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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-07

= A gentleman just arrived in this city
from Knoxville, Tenn, brings intelligence
Of affairs in that city. Ilo informs US that
$500 secession troops aro stationed there,
for the express purpose Of oyerawing tho
Union men. II is part Of their business
to engage in quarrcls in saloons, and in
street fights, with all who are not friendly
to secession. Two men were shot last
week for no other oicnsc than speaking
words Of loyalty to tho Federal Government.
The house of tho celebrated, bold.hearted,
and out-spoken Parson Brownlow Is tho
only one in Knoxville over which tho Stars
and Stripes are floating A few days ago.
two armed sccessionists went, at O'Clock in
the morning, to haul down the Stars and
Stripes. Miss Brownlow, q brilliant young
lady Of %, raw them on the piazza, and
stepped out and demanded their business.
They replied they had como to 4" take down
the ID Stars and Stripes" She in
stantly drew q revolver from her side. and
presenting it, said, +" Go on; I'm good for
one Of you, and think for BOTH"
by the look Of that girls eye, she'll
shoot" ono remarked. - think we'd bet
ter not try It; well 60 back and got moro
men," said the other.
Z" Go and get moro men, said the noble
lady; "gct more men, and como and take
it il you dare"
They returned with company Of ninety
armed men, and demanded that the flag
should be hauled down. But on discovering
that the house was filed with gallant men,
armed to the teeth, who would rather die a.
dearly Us possible than see their counsry's
flag dishonorcd. the secessionists retired.
When our informant LEFT Knoxville tho
Stars and Stripes still aoated 10 the breeze
over Parson Brownlow's house. Long may
they wave
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~ Rev. Mr.. Cutlbcrt, Pastor Of tho frt
Baptist Church in Philadelphia, has, for his
wilc. tho daughtel Of rich slavsholder in
Georgia. and the fathcr-in.lsw has ordered
his son.at-law to return to the South, II ho
would no. have his wife disinherited. An
other Of the Philadelphia clergyman has for
bis wife another daughter Of tho ams am
iabls planter. lie has Likewise received the
,.mo ip,ims.ioa. Il Is understood that both
of tbs,e ministers will consider this . loud
err call than they had to preach the gospel
in Philsdelphis and viii not do tho angry
slsyeholdcsS bidding.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-07
Somo American Words.

Most of the long established cant words
Of Congress. with their history and dcriva-
tion, arc already well known to English
readers. Tho instructive parable which e1.
explains the origin Of "Bunkum" will hardly
bc forgotten as long as that style Of eloqucnco
continues to adorn our English House OF
Commons, and would form avery useful text
to set up, handsomely illuminated, over tho
Speakers chair. "Caucus''-with Its very
questionable derivation from ship-oduiker''
meeting in Boston-is sufficiently understood.
"Platform," (of which We have already been
glad to avail ouselves,) in tho sense Of .
general code Of principles, we should have
set down Us strictly American, and arc In
debted to Mr.. Bartlett for pointing out Its
use in similar sense by no less an author
ity than Hooker, who speaks Of the bent Of
tho peoples mind being "conformable to tho
platform Of Geneva" We have since met
with q similar use Of the word In Bacon,
where he speaks OF the "Exemplar or Plat-
form Of Good" An expressive term applied
to that kind of political neutrality which 10
ready to join the strongest sido is "fcnce-ri-
ding. e., sitting on tho fencc between
two properties, ready to jump down on ei'
thcr side, Us circumstances may invite; .
position better understood in America than
here, inasmucl rs friend Jonathan will sit
on the rail Of ncishbors fence "whittlins"
for hours, to his own immense satisfaction.
To desert mans party or principles goes
with us by tho name Of "rattins;" the Amer
leans, by similar figure Of speech, call 1t to
..crayfsh, because that little animal, which
abounds in some Of their swampy lands, Is in
the habit Of "backing out" of his position
in Disturbing circumstances. - BlaeIroods
Magazine.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-07

e The following epistle, from soldier In our
Blddeford Company, in camp at Camp Prcblo, in
Portland, was received too late for insertion last
week. The friends Of the Company here will be
gratihed TO hear that the Company are In good
health and spirits, get along harmoniously, are
enduring the privstions Of soldiers life cheerful.
ly, and are making good use Of the gins Of their
friends We are only sorry that the communica-
tion was not received In season for the last paper
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'olf Hasd,sS."
o Lord Of Hosts' Almighty King,
Behold the sacrifice w bring!
To every arm thy strength imPart,
Thy spirit shed through every heart.
Wake In our breast the living aros,
The holy falth that warmed our Stress
Thy hand hath made our nation nee;
To die fsr her "a serving Thes.
Be Thou rillsrsd flame to show
Tho midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guido Us In Its moving cloud
God Of sll nations, Soyereiga Lord.
In thy dread name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high,
That alls with light our stormy sky.
From treAson's rent, from marder's stain,
Guard Thou Its folds till peace shall reign
TIL fort and field. till shore and sea
Join one loud Anthom-"PsArsE TO THEk'"
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poetrp.
From the New York Independent.
TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
BY BArARD TAYLOR.

Br BArARD TAYLOR.
That late, In half despair I said
Tho Nations ancient life is deadI
Her arm Is weak, her blood is colds
She hugs the peace that gives her gold
Tho shameful peace that sees expire
Each bescon-light Of patriot Ore,
And makes her court a traitors dem
Forgive me this, my eOuntrymsn'
Oh, In your long forbearanee grand,
SLOW TO suspect the treason planned,
Enduring wrong. yet hoping good
For sake % olden brotherhood,
How g.ander, how sablimer far
At the reused Eagles call ye are,
Leaplng from slumber 70 the hght
For Freedom and for Chartered Right!
Throughout the land there goes . eryi
A sudden spleador alls the sky,
Prom every hill the banner burst,
Like bsds by April breeIes narsti
In every hamlet, home and mart,
The hre-best of single heart
Keeps time 10 strains whose pulses mix
Our blood With that Of Seyenty-six!
Tho saot whereby the old nag fell
From sun.ter's battered citadel
struck down the lines OF party creed
And made ye one In soul and decd
One mighty people, stern and stong
To crush the eonsummsten wrong;
Indignant with the wrath whose rod
Smites at the awful sword Of God!
The cup IL nall, They thought ye blind,
The props Of state they undermined
Abused your trust, your strength deaed,
And stained the Nations name Of pride.
Now lin 10 heaven your royal brOws,
Swear snco again your hthers' Vows
And cut through traitor hearts track
To aoblsr fame aud freedom back,
Draw forth your million blsies IS one;
Complete the battle then begun,
God fights With ye, and overhead
Floats the dear banaer os your dead.
They. and the giories Of the past,
The fltnrc, dswning dim and vast
And all the holiest hopes OF msn,
Are beaming triumph In your van'
SLOW 10 rcsolye, he swim to do,
Teach yo the false how fight the true,
How bscklerod psrhdy shall feel
In her black heart the patriots steel;
How sure the bolt that justice singsi
How weak the arm = traitor bringsi
How mighty they, who steadfast stand
For Freedoms Flag and Freedoms Lands
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81 Eighty thousand troops are to rem
devious at Cairo for an immediate attack on
Memphis.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-07

TERMS-s2 q year.-or, st.5O paid within
J 3msaths from time sfsa b.cr hing.
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Prom the Atlantic Monthly.
ARMY HYMN.

M OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21
TEL GgHAp pDlI>

Montgomery, May 15th.-In Con
.,ress to-day, Judge Oldham. of Tex
As, offered Il resolution to make Hous-
coma port OF entry and delivery.
Mr.. Ciimgmau presented resolutions
from North Carolina placing the State
in an independent position, and in OPP
position to Lincoln,
Mr.. Thomas K. Cobb offered the
following in relation TO a day of fast
ing and prayer:
The dependence ot nations, as well
as individuals, upon an overruling
providence at all times, We fully rec
ognlse therefore when national peril
surround us, it becomes Us to manifest
our submission to t?sr | UNIVERSAL ruler
Therefore let the whole people OF
these confederate States with one ac-
cord approach the .heoue OF the most
High, to invoke His blessing upon us
IN our defensive struggle for the right
III government, therefore.
BE 1t Lteso}ccd, That the President
be requested to issue his procia.na-
'lon appointing day Of fasting and
prayer.
The preamble and resolution We're
lnanimously y adopted.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry, Of
savannah, Capt. Barlow, ranking
.mong the first companies of the
South, has volunteered its services for
he war, which have been accepted.
i'he company leaves soon for Virgin
ia.
The flag of the Confederate States
which waved over Fort Moultrie dur
ng the bombardment Of Fort Sumter
low hangs in full length ii, the rear
If President Cobb's chair.
St. Louis, May l5.--Ex-Gov. Sterl-
az Price has been appointed Major
General of the State forces of Mis-
;ouri.
The federal troops have been reno
,-cl from the Pacific and North Mis-
souri, railroad dcpots.
Harrisburg, May l5.-W.st,1n
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21
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4 For professional and business cards, GIN
I.luding the Daily paper.) not exceeding
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Advert sc:nen.s published at irregular
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Announcing candidates for IL District or
state office. $40: i'or Parish office. = 10;
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All advertisement t"r strangers or tram
i;ent pcrs"ss, 10 bc paid III advance.
ADV crtiSc!nCnts not marked on tie copy
or a specified time, will bc inserted til
.rbid, and payment cNactcd.
Marriages and deaths will be published
as new, Obituaries, tributes of respect, and
un.ral invitations as other advertisements.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Patent f; Desk, Chairs, Tables, Gas
Fittings, and every article needed
about a.first class newspaper estab-
l'shment, any or all Of wLichcan be
had at 30 per cent. discount, below
the original cost at the manut;tctory
Whenthe present duty OF "a per
cent. on all goods of this description
from the North is taken into consid-
Grafton, the advantages of this offer
VIII be readily perceived by pur-
chasers..
Apply to the type Foundry and
Paper Warehouse of
GEO. II. VINTEN.,
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leans.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Didn't Obey Orders.-The cutter
Harriet Lane yesterday overhanled,
in the bay, the schooner Champion,
Capt. johnson of Accomac county,
Va, bound this city, loaded with oats
and potatoes. Capt. Faunce, Of the
cutter told the Captain of the schoon-
er that his cargo.was needed by the
troops at Annapolis, and that he must
run into that port. Capt. Johnson
said he had no objection, providing
he was protected by. receip for
the cargo from this Government off,
cial. This request was compiled
with, and Capt. Faunce placed one
Of his men on board the schooner to
make sure Of her prize, and then
steamed away supposing his orders
would be strictly obeyed. However
as soon as the cutter was out of sight.
Captain johnson headed for this CITY
bringing the Government guard with
him, and upon his arrival here. told
that party that he could now make
his way back to Annapolis as best he
could, as he should not remain any
longer Oh isschooner Bait South.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

is fully prepared to protect the Union
party in Virginia.
It is reported that Ross ,Winans
will be sent to Annapolis for trial.
Gov. Hicks says, Maryland will
have five regiments ready next week
for the government.
1t is again rumored that the Vir-
ginians design removing Washing
tons remains from Mount Vernon.
The New York Worlds dispatch
reports all telegraphic communica-
ton by seabord with the South sus-
pended, The secessionists having re-
moved all the wires. A new COM
r4ny has been organized, embracing
all the Southern lines.
The trains between Washington
and the North will be resumed on
Thursday.
Harrisburg, May 15.-Col. Ander-
son has arrived here. He was re-
ceived by an immense concourse and
greeted with cheers. He stated to
Gov. Curtin that John G. Brecken-
ridge would Join him at Cincinnati,
to tai ke Il command under him. Pro-
found sensation has been created by
ghe announcement. He also stated
that the European steamer yesterday
brought large quantity of improved
arms for the federal government, and
each succeeding steamer will bring
more.
Montgomery, May lit is now
considered certain that Congress will
djoun within 1; week. to meet at
Richmond i'll July next. Capital to
be removed then. Congress has
passed an act cXempting from duty
goods imported into the Contederacy,
tr4n States that have recently sece-
dtd. MI is we'll at Pensacola, and
no fight expected for the next two or
three weeks.
The spy Anthony had been shot
by order Of Gen. Bragg.
Baltimore. May LIT is reported
that seven war steamers, with federal
troops are coming up the bay.
" ashingtou. May 1j.-Ihe gov
ernnent BY, the advice Of Gen. Scott
has accepted fourteen additional reg
iments from New York.
1t is reported that the Vilginians
are throwing mp tortifcations within
spy-:glass view.
The Court Of claims has adjourned
OF 4th July
Northern missionaries are here ur-
ging the Government TO station an
army there. Orders have been is
sued to search the public buildings,
because powder has been found IN
some OF them.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

WI they kuu.-'Ne see it stated
that the governor OF Indiana intends
to make tender to old Abe of thirty
thousand men from that State to aid
in subjugating the South. The regi-
ments are of the same material which,
at the Battle Of Buena Vista, consid-
cred discretion the better part Of val
or and run away; they will not create
much CONSERVATION when they march
southwark, il, they have the courage
even to commence a march. These
Indiana volunteers will not need to.
wear their shields on their breasts.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21
ID. ID. O'BRIEN.
y Newspaper Advertising

COLLECTING AGENT,
Office corner Canal ST. and Excha,,ee
Place, No. 6,
NEW ORLEANS, La.
Weekly City Correspondence in
English, French, German and span
ish Languages, furnished on mod.r
ate terms.
BtNs sent FIR Col1ection f,om auv Of
yo~' friends, ~tN he promptly uftcn-
1ed to. ~
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21
CTol,s IN North .LouisiauQ.-The

Ouachita Register says:
"Not an ounce Of flour, nor a pound
OF meat is to be sent from Cincinna-
si.' Such is the resolution recently
adopted by public meeting in that
city So tar as North Louisiana is
concerned, it itimmaterial. Never
within the memory Of man, has there
been more promising cropnow than
now growing. We have fine stands.
otcotton and the season is proeiti Gus.
The corn is beautiful beyond descrip-
rion. AS far as the eye can reach the
fields are clothed in living green, and
filing the farmers heart with glad.
ness. "No-bodv's hurt.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Z. S. Steam Ertgate Minuesota.-
The Boston Atlas, Of the 25th ult..
says:
All officers ordered to report for
duty on the lst Of May, on board the
I. 5. frigate Minnesota, are now or
dered to report forthwith. She will
sail i'll perfect way trim. Two eleven
inch guns will be mounted at the
stern, Capable OF throwing balls Of
100 pounds weight. The same num-
ber Of gums, Of equal calibre, will be
placed III position at the bow of tue
vessels. When the armament OF. the
steamer is completed, sAe will have
between 60 and 70 heavy guns, all OF
sufficient capacity to discharge shot
OF upwards Of so pounds weight.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Virginians say forty-five counties wi
form q separate State.
Two thousand troops from Wester
Virginia have been sworn into til
federal service.
All the Ohio valley supplies hav
been cut off from Virginia.
Baltimore, May 15.-The author
ties ofthe city, after consid, rable oppt
sition, finally surrendered fifteen dra
loads or arms to General Butler.
The Maryland Guards strippe
their arlnory Of six hundred mimi
muskets and secreted them.
New York, 15.-Col. Anderson ha
left for Cincinnati.
A strong sentiment prevails tina
| Washington will be attacked.
Washington, May 15.-1he Vii
ginans are indignant that Gov. Letch
er should have prohibited the ex
portations for any purpose.
The War Department calculate
to concentrate $4,000 troops a
Washington this week.
Baltimore, May 15.-Gen. Butle
has issued proclamation. that troop
shall be sent here to enforce tn. laws
Ross Winans, the al,imore mill
lonaire. who sympatliscs actively
with the South, was arrested at til,
iieIay House. Bail was proti;ered
but refused.
Baltimore, May lj'-Gov. Hick:
requests all loyal citizens of Mary
land to volunteer tour regiments t.
defend the capitol and serve til,
federal government within MARYLAND
New Orleans, May l5.-lt is un
derstood that commissioner from
Havana has gone to Montgomery Il
confer with the Confederate Govern
ment concerning Southern shipping
at the Cuban ports. against which
the Federal Consal-General is acting
in an unjustitiablc manner.
Washington, May Is 5-Measure.
are contemplated for the support o
Andrew johnson and frieuds in Ten
nesocc.
1t is improbable that Harpers'
Ferry will be attacked from Penn
sy!vania or Maryland, without ;
s,rong corps from Washington to Gu
Off succour from Southern Virginia.
The Pawnee is increasing herarm
anent. Sicklcs has offered his bri
gAde for the whole war and been ac
cepted.
Forts Riley and Leavenworth have
been ordered to be cleared of sympa
thisers with the secessiouists.
Great discomfort is reported among
the military at Harpev'.' Ferry.
Washington, May 15-The gov.
ernmcnt has accepted two Kansas re-
gimentS Tor three months, and one tot
three years.
The Postmaster General has an,
nullcd the mail contract between 81
Louis and Memphis, on account OF
the torcibIe stoppaSe Of the steamers
conveying the mails.
St. Louis, May l5.-Capt. Nc
Donald sued out awrit OF habeas-
corpos before Judge Dreat. Gen.
iiarney substantially replied that
Mcdonald was taken prisoner while
supporting an aSScmblngc ii oppos:-
ton to the Federal Government
that McDoneid was not a. the arscn-
al. nor within the Jurisdiction OF me
Court; that the Washington author
tiles had the matter in charge, and
he should carry out their instruction.
Baltimore, May 15.-liinggold's :
battery has passed here gong to-
wards Washington. Two thousand
troops via berryville. are landing 1T
Locust Point, supposed to be ior
Washington.
Gov. Lctchcr has prohibited the
military authorities giving persons
to leave Niigiti;s.
The Nar department estiina:e s
tl;r by Saturday, here. will i. 50 =
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Recorery Of Arms.-A large lum-
Der Of carbines, which the Yankees
threw in the rive at Norfolk the
night they set fire to thu Navy Yard,
have been recovered, some of them
but little injured
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-21

Some thirty members of Col. Cor
coran's New y ork Irish regiment az
rived in Baltimore. a few davs ago,
from Washington, they having, a.
they assert, with about two hundred
in all the regiment, refused to take
the special oath Of allegiance to Lin.
coin. These men Were almost in a
starving condition, and We're endeav-
oring to make their way to New York
on foot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-21
pmB Y0RKwxLLB BmoUrR g.

We have had severe uch of winter
just as the spring birds were beginning tc
carol in our groves and fields. Yesterday
while the wind was blowing and the snow
was falling, | thought the day was very
much like the 18th of April, lS49. was
at that time in the City of Charleston, and
a more beautiful city than it then was |
never expect to see this side of the crystal
gates. How transcendantly lovely was the
spotless robe in which the city was wrapped,
embroidered as it was by green leaves and
full blown roses! | have never seen any.
thing to equal it, unless it was the sun
rising in cloudless spleudor upon the ice
covered mountains of Western Carolina.
In this connection call to mind the 29th
of April, 1858. Later asit was in season,
we lad on that day real wintry snow
storm.
May the stormy weather, and also the
war clouds that have been gathering over
US, soon pass away.
MARKET REPORTS Cotton.-A small
quantity has been sold at the following
rates Fair, l0s; Middliug, 9@lO; Ordi'
nary and Inferior, 5!@S'.
Bacon-Hog round, l3@l3!; Hams,
l5@16; Shoulders, 123; Sides, 10
Corn, 81. Cofee-Rio, 153@17. Flour
per bag, So S5@s4. Lard-l4. Molasses.
Cuba, 40; N. O., 6O@65. Oats, 500
IS. .Sugar-Brown, 93@l0; Clarified,
11!@12H; Crushed, l33@l4. Salt-per
sack, sl.75. DAMON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-21
Obituarp.

DIrpA her residence In this District, on the 9th inst,
Mrs. MARGARET A. SMARR, wife of MIR. j. ID. Smarr,
in the 35th year Of her age
Mrs. Snarr has left husband and two small children to
Sit in the sadness of dcsoated home. The cOnugal smile
and othcs tender care, present no longer preserve
unmarried the lovely reality Of perfect family circle But
the history of her life, IN connection with Its calm and
peaceful Close, like the shining of the setting reflected
from the face of the retiring cloud, the landscape of
her future with heavenly beauty which mortal pencil
can portray.
She had been devoted God In infancy by pos parents.
by whom her intellectual and moral training carefully
superintendent Reared within the portals of the sanctuary
she led by Divine Grace embrace in youth, the offers
of mercy rendered in the gospel and to take her place
among the people of God, member OF the Presbyterian
Church of Bethesda.
How faithfully she discharged all the duties der0lved up
her the sphere which Providence assigned her, will
long remembered by those who privedgcd to enjoy
her acquaintance In reference to the truly christian lady,
may adopt the Apostolic commendaon of the martyred
Abel and say .'Tluug being dead she yet speaketl"