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COMPOUNDED FROM


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Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast 132 Washington
street, San Francisco sept 1y
The hydraulic press., 1861-04-13

"SIR, l am a phrenologist. Would you
like to have me examine the heads of your
children?"
AVAIL" said the farmer, pausing, N ravth-
er guess not. The old woman runs fine
tooth comb through 'em once a week."
The hydraulic press., 1861-04-13

Mr.. Wigglesworth having just completed
his breakfast, breaks open a newly received
note and reads:
81 hope, my dear fellow, you hav'nt eaten
of the supposed pigeon-eggs forwarded to
you, as by some mistake they prove to have
been snake eggs, which Charley found in the
barn !"
The hydraulic press., 1861-04-13

Many persons spend so much time in crit
icising and disputing about the gospel, that
they have none left for practicing it, AS if
two men should quarrel about the phraseol-
ogy of their physicians prescription, and
forget to take the medicine.
The hydraulic press., 1861-04-13

The Irish shop-keeper, who was lately
cheated by an old woman stealing jar of
whisky and leaving a jar of water in its
place, described her as speaking a strange
dialect, neither Irish nor English. A pun
ster said be had reason to complain of the
jar gon.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

TuE PosIIfoy or ENGLAND, In reference 10
the capture Of Mason and Slidell from tho
British packet, IL still Of coarre matter ~
conjecture. To gntify the public thipt for
exciting news, dispatches from Washington
have stated that Lord LYoSs had expressed
the opinion that Mason and Slidell would
have TO b. given up, and that other foreign
ministers had clearly taken ground against
the position Of Capt. Wilkes. This story
having done its work In creating demand
for newspapers, the public are next treated
TO the opposite version for similar elect and
the latest intelligence from Washington rs
that Lord Lroys awaits instructions from
home before expressing on opinion, and that
other ministers declare that Capt. Wilkes
was right. The fact undoubtedly Is that
neither Lord LYoss nor tho other ministers
have said anything about the matter. Tho
science OF keeping quiet on sich occasions ID
familiar enough TO diIbmatists Of oil tho
civilized nations, and none OF them will DO
likely to say ANYTHING to commit their
respective governments 10 one side or tho
other, ut least till they hear from homo
There seems to DO precedent and authority
enough 10 sanction the course OF the CON-
mapder OF the San Jacinto. Though II Ing
lan6 desires % give us trouble. the VIII NOT
he likely TO stand on precedents or authors
Ties III. ON the other hand, that govern
ment means to maintain peace, she Wall look
at the facts In the case impart'a'iy and deal
reasonably in all that passcs between U.s.
Salem Mercury.
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cAvArnr Esc.s,nr,r, AuovsrA. !


Mr Dean Mas. MEEps The boz contain
ing the articles contributed by the ladies Of
Biddeford for the comfort Of the soldiers I'M
der my command, came by the cars to-day.
and are now in camp. We are surprised and
delighted with the number and variety Of tho
articles 80 kindly bestowed. De 50 Kind - to
say TO the ladiss that the officers and members
1.-THE Company are grateful 10 them for their
Kindness, and will sndsavor. by their soldierly
conduct, to show that they IRE not unworthy
To be made the recipients Of their favor.
The articles, whether designed for Hospital
use VI TO promote the personal comfort OF tho
men during the rigor Of winter. are Of the
right sort. and we shall pr,e them NIL the
more, because they ale the gins Of the ladies'
Of the County to which We generally belong.
The mittens have distributed, giving to
each soldier pair. The socks, shirts, towels.
and other articles, will be used rs needed
Hoping that the time Is not far distant when
the condition Of orr beloved country will DO
such that there win be no further occasion for
the exercise Of such patriotic kindness, am
truly, yours,
Lours o. CouAS,
Capt. Company,
LIST Res't Me- Cavalry.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

the Union DO preserved, will live to zee Il
contain two hundred and fflo millions OF
people. But this is only n mixed and not
q distinct class Of people. No n,;nc;nIe Il
disturbed by theexistence Of this iniIed Elias.
Again, rs has already been aid there il NO,
Of necessity any such thing as the free hired
laborers being fixed for the condition Tor
life. Many independent men everywhere in
these States a few years back in their lives.
were hired laborcrs. The prudent, penni.
less laborcr In the world labors for wages
awhile, saves o surplus with which TO buy
tools and land for himself, then labors on biz
own account another while. and ut length
hires another new beginner to help him.
This Is the just and generous and prosperous
system which opens the way to all. and the
consequent progress and Improvement Of the
condition OF all.
No men are more worthy TO DO trusted
than those who toll on from poverty, none
less inclined to take or touch aught which
they have not honestly earned. Let them
beware Of surrendering political power
which they already possess, and which, II
surrendered, will surely DO used to close the
door Of advancement against such rs they,
and to tx new disabilities and burdens upon
them till all Of liberty shall be lost. The
struggle of to-day is not altogether for to-
day, II is for q vast future also. With firm
reliance in Providence. all the more firm, let
us proceed TO the task which events have
devolved upon US.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, December 3, 1861.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

Cd, And be it further resolved. that the
United States pledge the faith OF the nation
to make full and tair compensation TO all
loyal citizens, who are, or shall remain active
in supporting the Union, for all the loss they
may sustain by virtue Of this resolution.
Mr.. Stevens Of Penn, gave notice Of his
intention to introduce bill repeating Ger
tain laws creating ports Of entry.
Mr.. X. A. Conkling, Of New York, offered
the following resolution, which was adopt
Cd.
Resolved. That the Secretary Of War be
requested If not incompatible with the public
interest, to report what measures have been
taken TO ascertain who was responsible for
the disastrous movement at Balls Bluff.
A resolution was adopted, requesting The
Secretary Of War to furnish copies OF all con
tracts by the Quartermasters Department
for feeding disabled horses during winter
giving terms. names Of contractors, numoei
OF horses given out. and whether the con
tracts were made after tho public notice.
Mr.. Fenton. of n. Y, from the joint Com
mittee, reported that they had waited on th'
President, and he desired them to state tina
he would send in his message to the House n
IL o'clock tomorrow.
Mr.. Odcll, Of New York, submitted tn
following, which was adopted:
Whdeas,i Col. Alfred NJ. Wood, OF tn
18th regiment, New York State Militia, WHIT
was wounded and taken prisoner ut the bat
tie Of Bull Run, has now, by the rebel au
thorities, been ordered TO confinement in {
felou's prison. and by the same order is TO b
treated rs prisoner convicted OF heniou
crime, therefore,
Resolved, That the President OF the UniteC
States he respectfully requested to order Johr
Slidell TO the same character OF prison, ant
10 the same treatment, until Col. Wood shall
BE- treated rs the United States have used al
prisoners taken in battle.
The following notices Of bills were giyer
under the rule
BY Mr.. Washburn. of Illinois, to re-estab
lish post road frnm the city Of New York
to the city of Washington. by Mr.. Van
Wyck. bill 20 establish and contract d
military and postal road from Washington
City. in the District Of Columbia, to the city
Of New York. in the State OF New York.
Mr.. Bemhcirl presented the Constitution
which was formed by the Convention Of dele
gates assembled at Great Salt Lake City
Utah, in March last, accompanied by the
memorial. asking Congress TO admit thai
Territory into the Union as State, or OF
equal footing with the original States. Ad
journed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06
A Historical "Reminiscences.

II will DO remembered BY our readers that
ut the height Of tho discussions which pre-
vailed in South Carolina during what is
known rs the "en Of notification" Gen.
James Hamilton filed the gubcrpatorial chair
of that State. Selected ~ the embodiment
and representative OF the most extry NE phase
of opinion then current in South Carolina,
he took occasion in his inaugural address,
delivered, on accediDg to his Office, before tho
members Of the Legislature, TO review tho
political policy of the State, Ms inferablc
from the declarations then recently mado In
tho matter Of the protective tariff. That
tariff was then held To be unjust to South
Carolina, with her sister Southern States,
and the right Of each separate state 10 inter
pose for the obstruction or prevention OF its
execution within her limits was claimed as u
right resulting from the Federal compact
This was qualification"
What the political leaders Of South Caro-
lima ut that time thought OF the modern her
esy promulgated in the name OF secession"
may b. sufficiently gathered from the follow
ing language Of Gov. Hamilton, IN his lnau-
gural AddJcss OF 1880:
eve are thus Suffering under oil the evils
of n consolidated government. without even
that security. resulting from its form, which
participation in the choice Of representa-
ti,es who form this very majority would give
us. But must we be compelled to take ref
uge in this odious form Of government, aud
thus blot out from this Western Hemisphere
that beautiful constellation Of States which
rose in 30 much splendor, and which, in so
sad conjuncturc, must set in rueh unutter-
able darkness? trust not. IL the sword
the only remedy? No. trust the bond Of
tins Union may never be cut by this last and
fatal appeal. Shall ice, then, take rsfiys in
The cherries alternative Of seoession No;
tins Is as dangerous MS divorce in private lie,
a privilege the exercise Of which civilization
regulates, because it dissolves irrcvenibly
the dearest Of human ties. Are ve, thtn,
remedies? No. II we were, the State
governments would indeed DO tho eontenpti-
ble corporations our opponents would mako
them fit for nothing elso than to lay out
roads and establish ferries. No. ltsa part
of their high and sovereign vocation not only
to watch over tho liberties of their people,
but to see that the integrity Of tho stipnla-
ton of that compact Is preserved, which
makes and binds VS. together as oHe nai,en."
Ii Il thus that even the nullifying South
Carolina Of 1880 rcbukes the seeding South
Carolina of lsG0.-Nahora Eniciigenoer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

SHOCKING AocrpNr.-Sunday night says
the Lewiston journal. little GIRL daughter
Of nm Engli.h,nan named White, was sent
BY her parents for pail OF water. She went
70 a peichborins reservoir, from which the
water Is drawn by a high pump supported on
n stage some thirty feet from the earth. The
Girl lost her footing and fell thirty feet to
tho earth below. Her cries for assistance
could not be heard. and there she lay both
arms broken, and her head horribly bruised.
for whole hour before she was rescued from
her situation. II was terrible fall. the
place where she struck being rough with
rocks and gravel.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

NAME TRoops IN TIE FIEiD.-According
to an Official report mado 70 Gov. washburn,
by Adj. Gen. Hodsdoa, the whole number of
troops sent from thn State, including tho
three months enrolment, Is 10, 49s; inelu-
ding the companies ut the several forts, To-
I'll. Including the l2sh, already gone, and
the men already enlisted for the 18th, 18th
and 18th. and The batteries, tho number is
1921. The last organizations will Proba-
bly, DO filed in about three weeks, which will
raise the sum total to lG,Gll, independent Of
those enlisted in other States. EnlistmenV
are still Progressing for the regiments now in
the field.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

GopEr.-Godey for January Is out In good
seasou-the opening number Of the new year.
It is decidedly the most perfect ladies' magazine
eItant; and, II II were possible, each number
surpasses It's predecessor. The steel engraving
in this number, rs works Of art, are worth the
price OF the book. Make up your clubs forth,
coming year.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

~ IIerrick Aliens Gold Medal Salentus
il manufactured entirely different from any
other. It's chemical purity Is rs harmless as
the purcst -four, and its use viii strengthen
weak stomacbs and cure dyspcptic persons
Use II with cream tartar instead Of soda.-
It is much better. Try It. Grocers and
druggists cell ii.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06
Capt. I Company,
LIST Reg't Me- Cavalry.

y We have been shown letter received In
this city by the Secretary VI the Soldiers Re-
lief Society, acknowledging the receipt Of tho
articles contributed BY the ladies Of Biddsford
for Co. Of the 9Th Maine regiment, and sta
ting that such had been distributed IS were
needed and the balance stored for future nsces-
sites.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

n A Union newspaper is to besiarted at
Port Royal. The type &C., 50 out in few
days.
u A, Ea,tpor, they sc. tho telesnphio
news every day, by paying sloa week
The people arc called together by tho ringing
Of a bsnd.bell, Q collection Is taken up TO
defray expenses, and the news Is then read
to them.
81 Col. shepley's regiment has gone into
camp at Lowell.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06

EAdver,iscrs are particularly request
ed 10 hand In their advertisements as early IN Wv
week as possible. In order to secure thflr 'n''''
tiou they must DO received by Wednesday n"oh'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06
CAVALRY EScANPNESr. Augusta, !
necemher III lhni


The officers std other member Of the Com
pany. LIST Regiment Maine Cavalry, have re
ceivei, through the patriotic kindness Of thu
ladies OF Biddeford, the following articles Ol
the use CT the Company, viz:
100 Pairs Mittens, Shirts:
~ Comforts, 2Pairs drawers
10 Pillows, Blankets,
~ Pillow Slips, sheets.
~ Towels, Shirts,
q Pairs Socks,
and variety Of other articles for Hospital use
The subscriber. for the Company and Tor
himself, desires to express to the ladies' OF DID,
deford the thanks ofthe soldiers OF l Company
for their patriotic and generous Kindness
Lyrs o. CowAS,
Capt. I Company.
LIST Regt Me. Cavalry.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06
The Fight Mt For, Pickcn..

LOUISVILLE, Kr., Dec. 2.
Southern papers TO the 2sth ult. contain scat
tered accounts Of the Fort Pickens affair. The
bombardment commenced on the 2lst, and con-
tnued with occasional intermission night and
day until the oath, when Col. Brown ceased FIR
ing. The rebels did not fire until Fort Pickens
opened. The fire Of the fort and the outside
Santa Roas Island batteries was directed against
Fort Barrancas and the other rebel batteries,
the rebel steamers Time and helms, and the
Navy Yard. while the Federal vessels engaged
Fort McRae. The rebels admit 10 killed and
wounded.
Considerable damage was done to Fort Nc
Rae. including the caving In Of the powder
magazine, and the partial destruction OF the
Navy Yard and Warrington. rebel train,
hauling provisions 10 the rebel army, was de-
stroyed. The rebels seem to be wholly on the
defence.
The stories about disabling the Colorado and
Niagara appear TO be unfounded. The steam
ers Time and Nelms were somewhat damaged,
but finally got out Of reach Of Col Browns
FIRE. Col. Brown received no reinforcements.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-06
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Since our last, we have had intelligence Of the
taking. without bloodshed, Of the rebel fortif-
cations commanding the entrance to st. Helena
Sound, about Is miles North Of Port Royal.
and commanding the outlet Of the Coasaw and
Combabee rivers, thus securing the entire con-
troll Of oil approaches from the ocean to the
cluster Of Sea Islands, and afording another
avenue for movement towards the interior VI
South Carolina.
A Washington despatch reports that instruc.
tons had been sent TO Gen. Sherman TO seize all
the cotton, corn, rice, and crops Of various
sorts, within his reach; to use what was neces-
sary and Of value for the subsistence Of his
troops, and to send the cotton to New York, to
be sold for the benefit Of Government.
Preparations continue for the expedition
South. II is supposed to be against Fernando
ma. Five thousand troops are to go under es
cort OF the Wabash. Dale, Pawnee, Mohican,
Seminole, and six or seven gunboats.
GEORGIA.
The Navy Department has received official in
formation from Commodore Dupont OF the oc-
''p' ,-,
20. 80 - ". N - .,,a
u'''o', ~" VIC p,'""Is " Wv A, n"s y.
the sou Vi ueorsa' ne s'''eS 'ha' 'n's po'h'
entirely controls the ship channel to the Sayan-
nan river. "n'cn Is ~,'n'h oh'' 1--WE nun'teu
yards OF the fort. and the possession OF 1t clo-
al L.. ~. - .,I lat - D.,
s'' ,ne na'oo' " ''''""'"' "''' '"a' iO'
''~, !. ~ ,"e ".''. " o'' '''''' WV "''"'A'
'''0 '"''s' ''''' ~ ''"O "'
MISSOURI.
A despatch from Rolla Of the 81, says that
Major Bomen, who LEFT that place on the satur-
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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-02-22
HARnW'A AkaaWM.

"oh, dear, what cold day it is! one
might as well live in Greenland" grum
bled Harry Browne, drawing his face
into the shape of a rheumatic nut-crack
er, as he came down to breakfast on a
glorious February morning, when the
sun was beginning to turn the ic,cles
into diamonds, and keen cutting wind
was driving whirlwinds of sparkling
snow hither and thisher.
'This coffee has not bit of heat in
it; there's nothing on the table to tempt
my appetite. I don't see what makes
me SO uncomfortable this morning;
think it must be tho cold.'
Harry's mother knew what it was
perfectly well-it was not the first time
the young eentleman's uncomfortable
feelings had kept the whole family cir
Gle. fgurative!y speaking, on pins and
needles. -a va
Harry said she mildly, I wish you
would overcome this habit of fault-fnd-
ing. / do not think you appreciate all
the advantages you enjoy, or you would
not magnify every little drawback as
you do.'
4 don't see that have such won
derful number of advantages mutter-
ed Harry, in rather surly tone; kept
studying in school till my brain reels
like red hot stew-pan; sent on errands
when I am at home, and cuffed around
generally by the girls; called in al
ways just when I begin to be engaged
in skating; can't have watch, because
I'm not old enough to take care Of it,
and musa't think of new sled because
] am getting to old for it,
His mother could not help laughing
in spite Of herself. 3..
Whist very unfortunate boy yor
are, said she. But Harry, it is tim,
you were of to school. Come, get you,
books together. @
Immediately the forehead wrinklee
up again, until as his sister whispered
it looked like an old quilt. u
si12don't think ia better 60 to scheo
to day. My head aches a little, and
don't feel very well. Besides it is 9
cold.
Nonsense, Harry, 60 along. & Whe1
do you expect to make a man, if 70,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-02-22
POETRY.
The Good and Pure Of Earth.

Xxi H! BY FINLEY JOHNSON w @---
lhe good and pure of earth---to them
Sweet nature ever sings;
And lends unto their joyous souls ..'
The rainbow Of her wings; d. 10
And this wide world, with all it's Joy,
Must to their vision seem
As if it were but shadow of Z Tas aj)b
Some lingering, holy dream. sI.
For they who swn loving heart ....
Are but the ones who trace
Their own reflex OF hope and joy u
In every mortal's face;
And joyous eyes and joyous hearts
All other joys enhance:
And bright and holy sunshine beams
In every passing glance.
Though, on this earth so beautiful
Are moan and common things,
Yet. ifthey are sheltered meath = W
Loves bright and ample wings;
If they are bending meath her look,
So lovely and benign; 't'
linen they pArtake hol nature. which
ls holy, soft, divine.
And barren hearts, though snnk in sin,
q. Grow good. and rich, and wise,
When gazing with wisttul look,
For such companions eyes;
And rugged natures, coarse and harsh,
Ky love are nnellow'd down; ..+ 4l.
And smiles and goodness take the place
Where once was hatreds frswn.
Ged knows, indeed, this life Of ours
10 US were little worth
Did not His angles, pure and fair,
Walk still upon tho earth.
Good, gentle. pure, and holy souls,
Who, like the moonlight sAr,
Steal gently with Frightening glcam
Upon the troubled air; ..... .
And oft have We in sorrows hours,
When plunged in lonely thought,
Their sweet ard gentle influence
In bitterness have sought: s5t a ~. ..
And then indeed, the things of earth.
Though mean and commonplace.
Grs" bright and gracious Us We gaze
Upon each saaili~ G face. ..
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-02-22

CERTAINTY OF SclENcE--l!T MAJ,
Ry. A remarkable instance CT the
practical value OF scientific knowledge.
in the science, too, which is the least
settled and ccrtian Of ALL. Was given
lately by 1t. Maury. lie sailed from
this country seven days after the Prince
of Wales, and arrived seven days be-
fore him. The British Admiralty ask,
ed his opinion of the fate, Of the miss
ms vessels. H, replied, in writing
describing what weather the royal
squadron had experienced; on what
part of the ocean it had proved most ad-
verse; what course the ships had ia
ken, and when they might be expected
in port.-Their arrival verified this
opinion in every particular. Knowing
the prevailing winds and the natural
course of the storm. 1t. Naury was
able to predict the course of the ships
with perfect accuracy, demonstrating
that such knowledge must be of the
highest value to captains and CONNER
cial men. H .gu .ff asa .-gg,- ...a