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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-08-28
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-08-28

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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-08-28

Prescott JOURNAL OFFICE, !
Aug. %, 1851
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
Mr., Lincoln's Cabinet.

We copy the following sketches OF mem.
beers Of Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet from the Dos
ton Journal Of Wednesday
| The President nominated, and the Senate
Yesterday confirmed, the following gentle
men as members of his Cabinet
Secretary Of Statc-WILLIAN II. SEWARD Of
New York.
Secretary Of the Treasury-sALNos p. CnAsr
of Ohio.
Secretary Of war-sMoS CAMERON Of Penn
sylyania.
Secretary of the Navy-GIpEoS wELLEs oil
Connecticut.
Postmaster General-MoxrooNER BLAIR Of
Maryland.
secretary Of the Interior-CALED d. saIru
OF Indiana -,
Attorney General-EEwARp BATES Of Mis-
souri,.
The above list includes the names OF those
who for several days have been regarded rs the
members Of the new Cabinet, but the Secretary
of the Navy was generally assigned 70 MIR.
Blair. the POSTMASTER General to Mr. Welles.
The following brief sketche. Of the members
Of the new Cabinet may be OF interest:
WILLIAM n. SEWARD, Secretary Of State,
| is native Of New York, born In 1901, and Is
therefore sixty years old. lie graduated ut
Union College In 1870; was elected TO the New
York Senate In 1880; was chosen Governor OF
No o. VII in isas. resumed his profession. the
1880 =, ,he law In 1913. In Isl9 he enter
~ H. iIni,sI states Senate, where he has since
eon ,iu ninth Monday, when hi, second term
vn;,sJ
s,,uox p. CHASE. Secretary Of the Treasury.
!. a native of New Hampshire. born IN lsos.
and il therefore hfty three years old. lie com,
,,i.,.J nj. education at Dartmouth college. and
l,uJ;ed law with the celebrated William Writ,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
The Municipal Election.

Tho Rerublicans of Biddeford are rcm'na-
cd that the municipal eleetio" o0
Nood,v ,s,, We take il for granted 'na'
ON that dav the Republicans Of our city who
have 50 often proved their ability to secure
n, a.ccndaney of their principles, will act
u,itedly and effectively. and repel by the
strength Of large Republican majority any
accusation or insinuation that there Is here
any less confidence in the correctpess oil To
publican ideas, or any timid shrinking IRON
the performance Of duty.
Now is the time, when there Is 80 great
pressure to show that there have been chan
rcs in public sentiment, to demonstrate to
iellow-Republicans in the State that with
us principle is ever foremost and faith in the
right mistaken, and now is the opportunity
to put it beyond the power Of the carpins
leaders Of the Democracy to say that the
popular sentiment has changed, or taken a
lower standpoint. We feel that our politi-
Cal Tlcnus III tnis CIT hcNu hOs WINS ''N'''
us to urge them to successful, earnest effort
in behalf of their principles, and we know
that their own honest pride will not allow
any falling of in the witness which they
will bear On Monday next to their fidelity to
Republican truths, their confidence in their
past action, and their loyalty to the Union.
The present is not the time for the Democ-
racy, whose Southern friends have by their
treasons, their theft OF the public property
and their outragcs on the dag and name oil
the Union, earned the adherence OF every
patriot and supporter of the Constitution
and the Union, to demand or obtain aid or
cooperation from Republicans. The elec-
ton Of three weeks ago showed their leaders
the truth of this fact, that the Republicans
of this city could not be cajolcd and deluded
by any citizen or union dodge into "the CIV
ing Of aid and comfort to the enemy" They
have now made their nominations in straight
Democratic caucus, and the Republicans,
with good nominations on their side (such
as we know will be made), in fair fight, open
field, with earnest, honorable effort, will on
the day Of election achieve the victory.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
Hon. Mr.. Mason and the Hon. Mr.. Hunter,

hon. MI. Mason unu tno hon. oir. huuter,
of Virginia.
At 10 minutes to o'clock the Judges Of
the Supreme Court of the United States
of America were announced by the Door
keeper of the Senate. On their entrance oil
ON the floor rose. and the venerable Judges,
headed by Chiei-Justice fancy, moved slowly
to the seats assigned them, Immediately to
the right of the Vice President, each ex.
changing salutes with that officer in passing
the chair.
At 10 minutes after o'clock an unusual
stir occurred in the chamber. aud the rumor
spread like wildfre that the President elect
was in the building.
At Is minutes past o'clock, Marshal.in-
Chicl Major B. b. French entered the cham
Der. ushering in the President and thd Pres
ident elect. They had entered together from
the street through private covered passage
way ON the North side OF the Capitol, police
officers being in attendance to prevent out
siders from crowding alter them.
The line of procession was then formed in
the following order:
Marshal Of the Dist. Of Columbia. Judges
of the Supreme Court, Sergeanr-at-Arms OF
the Senate, Com. of Arrangements, Presi-
dent of the United States and President
elect, Vice President, Sec'y of the Senate,
Senators, Diplomatic Corps, Heads of De
partinents, Governors, and Others in the
chamber. When the word was given for the
Members of the House to fall into tho line
of the procession. violent rush was made
for the door, accompanied by loud outcries,
violent pushing. and great disturbance. AT.
ter the procession had reached the platform,
Senator Baker of Oregon introduced Mr..
Lincoln to the assembly. On Mr.. Lincoln
advancing to the stand he was cheered, but
not very loudly. Unfolding his manuscript,
in a loud, clear voice, he read his Message,
as follows:
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
CONGRESS-.


The House Of Representatives "Wednesday
reconsidered their vote Of the day before re-
iectins Mr.. Corwin's amendment to the
Constitution, and after some animated de-
bate, finally adopted it by l33 yeas to e.
nays, one vote more than the necessary two
thirds. The amendment, which will now
20 the Senate, and fit passes that body will
then be submitted to the Legislatures of the
several States, is in the following language
THAT no amendment to the Contribution
shall be made which will authorize or give
Congress power to abolish or interfere with
in any State, with the domestic institution:
thereof, including that OF persons held to
labor or seryitude by the laws OF said State.
There were stirring scenes in Congress on
Saturday. In the Senate there was sharp
contest over the joint resolution of the Com
mi,tce Of Thirty.threc. Lane, OF Oregon
made strong disunion speech, and was Wig
orously replied to by johnson Of Tennes-
see. At the close of JohnsOn's speech the
crowd in the galleries burst into tumultuous
applause, yelling, shouting, and cheering
for the Union. After short time the gall
leries were cleared, but the crowd was again
admitted, and again driven out. Senator
Mason thought the Senate was under the
control Of lawless mob. The Senate sat
all night. In the House resolution CEN
surfing Secretary TOucey for accepting, with
out inQuiring, the designations of officers OF
the Navy who were in arms against the
government, was passed by a vote OF % to
c..
On Tuesday, March 5, the floor OF the
Senate was crowded before the members
were called to order, and the galleries wert
nearly filed, there being great anxiety to
| 1sn the names Of the members OF Mr.. Lin
coins Cabinet. The Senate was called to
order at one o'clock. Prayer was offered by
the Chaplain, who alluded especially to the
President. On motion OF Mr.. Hale, u COM
mittcc of two was appointed to inform the
President that the Senate was ready to re-
ceiye any communication he might wish to
make. MeSsrs. Hale and Douglas werc APP
pointed said committee, and the Senate took
recess until half past four. On rc-assem-
bling, Mr.. Hale reported that the Commit
tee had waited upon the President, who
would communicates a message in writing.
Soon after the private Secretary of the Pres
ident appeared with a message and the Sem
ate went into executive session, when Mr.,
Llncoln's Cabinet was confirmed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
For the Union and Journal.

Old York. Feb. %. 1861.
Ny DEAR JouRSAL:-Are we not having mag
mice mt weather tor this season Of the year!
have no doubt but that the young folks In your
vicinity have enjoyed themselves amazingly
with the fine sleighing. and that many ro-
mantle youth. has checked the'fast nag befor,
him to admire the silvery brightness Of the full
winter moon, and whisper soft nothings to the
damsel on the seat beside him.
Eysn my old blood tinsles with some OF III
youthful vivacity when recall the winter
scenes Of my. When went q counting days
But am old now and must sit in the chin
ney corner and be coLtent to see the bright,
glowing faces Of my children as they recount
some adventures Of the evening.
But last night forgot the prudential meas.
ures am forced to adopt, 50 far rs to bundle
up and ride down to the Courthouse, to m
exhibition ofthe York Histrionic Society and
must say that although my being out in the
evening air caused the temperance Of my old
enemy, the rheumatism, I ielt fully repaid for
going. The object Of the exhibition was to
contribute To the Kansas relief fund, and was
glad to see that there was q goodly company
present.
The programme Of the evening was very In.
teresfing first. the melo-drama OF the lido
Witness, in which Mr.. Hunt took the part OF
the Idiot so naturally that some Of us thought
the poor fool had certainly lost his senses. but
In the dcnoucment where he appears as the
Champion Of Right, we were struck with his
happy representation. Next in course was a
song by Butland, who charmed the ladies with
his Beautiful Boy
Then the play of William Tell was repeated
by request, and Mr.. Hill, as usual, astonished
us all by his good delivery. lie was well sup.
ported by the other members OF the society
After Tell he convulsci us all with the song OF
Johnie's gone for q soldier
The entertainment concluded with the farce
of Romance under Difficult Circumstances,
and with Hill as Diggles, Esq; Lunt rs Mark
ham; J. bennett, as Fannie. and Z. Junkins
as Old Shutters. Those who could keep from
laughing deserve to be drummed out of the So
ciety OF natural beings, endowed with mirthful
propensities.
The exhibition over returned to my Chin
ney corner, there to laugh over the events Of
the evening and nurse my rheumatic limb.
Pardon the intrusion Of m old man. but i
could not refrain from thus thanking the
young folks for an evenings enjoyment.
remain yours truly,
GREYBEARD.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1861

The Inauguration ceremonies have had q
successful and pcaccable termination to-day
Abraham Lincoln is now the President o.
the United States. and has given, in his in
augural address, assurances that the Union
of these States under the Constitution shall
be maintained in,iolatc.
A bright and beautiful day, made still
more invigonting by freshenins Northern
breeze, has added further interest to the Oc-
casion. The morning broke with slight in
dieations Of lowering weather, but as time
WORE on the cheering rays Of the sun dissi'
pated the clouds, and as it approached the
zenith shone forth with its clearest beams
on the mighty crowd who had assembled on
the area before the Eastern front Of the Cap
itol 10 SEQ the President elect take the oaths
of Office, and hear his Inaugural address.
or that Inaugural address we have only
time to say that 1t is clear. manly and ex
plicit exposition ofthe duty Of the incoming
administration to maintain the entirety oil
the States, and to execute all the laws neccs-
sary to the peace and prosperity OF the
Union. So far as we have been able to
learn ID gives very great satisfaction to the
Republicans and also to thoss Democrats from
the free States who desire the perpetuity %!
the Union as it,.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

A HARD IIIr At CoBB.-The Southern Con-
ieleracy at Atlanta, Georgia, INDUCES In q
sarcastic fing at Howell Cobb. Suggesting
his appointment rs Secretary Of the Treasury
Of the new "Confeleracy." II adds:
"By way Of an additional Recommendation
to Mr.. Cobb's claims for the post sngges'ei,
W, can safely say to the President elect that
the Southern Congress, rs q point Of economy.
that should he be appointed, 10 irosii be ga
fiy,Iu useless 10 purehass srsa an iron safe or
pyspavs raul Such expenditures. In view
OF .uch an appointment, would be the greatest
folly and precedent OF uneIampled extra'a-
rance"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

arIfany Of our readers want something
really nice for dressing the hair, let them get
a bottle Of British 0leou. We have tried Il in
our own family and can truly say that II is in
every respect infinitely superior to anything
we have ever seen. II keeps the hair moist and
lively and free from all the Objectionable quail
titles Of those preparations and compounds
which contains castor oil We have been in-
formed by the proprietors that 1t Is now man.
ufactured with much larger proportion Of the
plum oil in Il than formerly, which we think
adds to its value. II is is very finely perfumed
with Otto OF Roses.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

AccIpESrs.-0n Monday, 18th ult. at Mr..
J. Hobson's mill. a pile Of boards fell upon
Mr.. sam. X, Milliken, breaking one of his legs
above the knee. and ipjuring him somewha,
internally. He suffers severely from these in
juries.
On Thursday afternoon jas, Mr.. c, Nut,er.
Postmaster. while driyinga cart TO his farm
near the Railroad Depot. was thrown out back
warls, striking upon his back and neck.
and injuring him severely, the blow nearly
breaking the spinal cord. Tie Is still suffering
prospect ofhis recovery. -Dsnocrat
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

The Free VIII Baptist Society of ssco held a
rea-Party at the Town Hall Saeo, on Wednes.
day evening last. We regret our inability to
be present., and doubt not the occasion was a
pleasant one.
On the preceding Wednesday the Congrega-
tional Society, Rev. Mr.. Rice's, of saeo, gave a
Tea-party at the same Hall. A large number
were present.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

- Some men seem born to be benefseiors
Of their race. AMI by some peculiar faculty
NEE, particular want In the human family
DR.. Hams mission seems TO be TO supply n
mclisine which shall relieve the suffering from
their distressing maladiss. His Spirit does
not give Dyspepsia, Collie. Melancholy and
kindred complaints. q ghost ola chance.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

MARROW EsclrE-0n Tuesday last. |. Col.
were riding In town, they observed train APP
preaching. but the Colonel. thinking he had
lime 20 cross the track safely, drove on. but
The train was too quick for him, and the sleigh
Ma. struck BY the engine. and almost COM
pletely demolished. bat strange TO say, oil the
damage was slight bruiss on Mrs- G's arm
Ayr<rfis<Y.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

lIuLLED CoRS HuLLED CoRS - The
lovers of this iavorite dish are informed
that Mr.. G. F. Wilbur at the Saco Bake
House is ready to Furnish customers at any
and all times with this article prepared in
the incest possible manner. We have test
ed the merits Of n sample left with us, and
pronounce it excellent. Mr.. w. sells the
corn for six cents per quart delivered at the
house of the buyer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

This friday evening at half past O'Clock
the Republicans Of BiddefOri meet in caucus at
City Hall, to nominate candidate for mayor
to be voted for and elected ON Monday next.
Let the caucus be full one.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

~ All secession jokes are Of practical
chsraeter. Thus, the Legislature Of Florida
has authorised the issue Of treasury notes 10
the amount Of million ofdollsrs II has also
passed 4 stay Law. the terms OF which probably
apply to the treasury notes.-Ifdstiier.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

The Inauguration Ball in Portland on the
evening OF, the 9TH ofMarch was brilliant
NA The day was otherwise observed in that
81" oy the ringing Of the church bells. the ar
ing 0, sa'u'ss and the decoration ofthe ship
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
KonnObunkport for tho Union.

At the Annual Meeting held In Kenne
bunkport yesterday. the following tow
officers were chosen Selectmcn Warner
Brown, Seth II. Pinkham. John l.. Perkins
Town Clerk, John A. Wheeler. Treasurer
S. A. Gould. Town Agent, Geo. l.. Tory
Superintendent School COMMITTEES, Warner
Brown, Morris Holman, Albert Perkins.
All the above named gentlemen ar
staunch Republicans.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
First Lieut.. First Artillery. commanding Fort
Pickens.

WHAT rriE LONDON TINES SArs.-The South
ern politicians have VIGOROUSLY been counting
ON the hostility Vt England Ia the Union. They
thought that their secession would be received
with delight by the English people, and assist
ed with every Machayellian art by our "aris-
tocratic' Government. The event has been .
surprise even to the most enlightened Amcri-
cans, TO those who knew England best, and
believed least In our anlipathy to their eoun-
try. Not only has the English press shown No
Joy Mt secession, given no encouragement to
the South, and turned away FROM the bait OF
free trade, but II has. ms far As lay In Its pow
err, strengthened the FEDERAL government by
earnest expressions Of sympathy. aud by adj
vice which, perhaps, will not be wholly with
out effect. The violence u the Southern Lead
ers, the treason Of q section VI the Presidents
Cabinet, aud the weakness ut Mr.. buchanan
himself, were yiewed by English society with q
disapprobation which has influenced American
OPP nou and II more vigorous measures for
the salvation Of the Republic be taken, IL will
probably be In some measure due ia the fact
that Engli.hmen have openly expressed their
establishment nj the doctrine that the United
States constitute, not nation. but n partner
ship OF communities united only for convent
ence aud during pleasure,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
TOWN ELECTIONS.

Standish elected Republican Town Officers
by an average majority Of &C, gain Of so
on tho Republican majority Of last year.
Graham, Falmouth, Lisbon, and Bethel
all elect Republicans.
At the municipal elections in Bath on
Monday last, the present mayor. the Hon.
Israel Putnam, Republican. was reelected.
rFAt the election for town officers in Ken
nebunk on the 18th inst, tho following were
chosen:
Modcrator-James NJ. Stone.
Town Clerk-Georgc Mendum.
Selectmen, Assessors, and 0versccrs Of the
Poor-Seth L. Bryant, Joseph A. Haley,
Edward Il. Bourne, Jr.
Town Treasurer-Georgc Mendum.
Town Agcnt-James NJ. Stone.
Sup. School Com. WIN. Fairfield.
Collector-Edmund Warren.
All Republicans except Mr.. Fairfield.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-27
]poetrp.
1t grows very Dark, Mother.

IL SIOWS VOL J Ooi N, AoIAOA'
Our boys diOd game One was ordered to fall II, in rank
shattered by his de and he bleeding death His
last words brought tears to the eyes OF all around He
murmured, "It grows very dark, mothervery dark
Poor fellow his thoughts far away at his peaceful
home in Ohio.-Cinc,nna ii Gazette.
The crimson tide ebbng and the pulse grew weak and
faint,
But the lips OF that brave soldier scorned een to
make complaint;
Fall in rank" voice called to him-calm and low
his reply:
eyes, i'll can, I'll do it, will do it though die.''
And he murmured, when the feight had died out Just
spark,
1t is growing very dark, mother-growing very dark"
There were tears in manly eyes, hen and manly heads
bowed
thundered loud,
They gathered round the spot where the dying soldier lays
TO catch the broken accents he struggling then say
And change o'er ne features where death had set
his mark
1t is growing very dark, moher-very, very dark"
away his mind had wandered to Ohos hills and wales,
Where the loved watched and waited with that love
that never fails;
He was with them as in childhood seated in the cottage
door,
the floor,
Bend down. closely, comrades Closely he Is speaking
now and bark -
" 1t is growing very dark, mother-very, very dark"
lie dreaming his mo,her that her loving hand
pressed
On his brow for one short he sank to
rest;
That her lips mprinting kiss upon his cheek
And voice he we'll remembered spoke soft, and low,
and meek.
Her gentle him. her footsteps he could mark
I" But tits growing very dark, moher-mother-very
DARK
And s eye that had kinded flashing with patriotic
light,
Slowly glazing, vainy strove to pierce the gathering
gloom Of night.
All! poor solder-ah fond mother you severed now
for aye,
Cold and pulseess there he lies now, where he breahed
his life away.
Through this heavy cloud shines there not
heavenly spark?
All it has grown dark, mother, very. uery dark.
Gather round him. soldiers gather, fold his hands and
close his eyes
Near, another is dying, Rally round fag' he
cries:
Heaven protect on comrades speedily avenge
our death ~
Then his voice grew low and falerng, slowly came each
painful breath,
Two brave lay side by side here death had loved
ashining mark.
And two sad mothers say 1T has grown dark a very
dark.'
Salem, Ind, July 8, 1861