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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23

" The organ of JEFF. Davis Confederacy in
this county, discards the candidate of the loyal
Democracy, Col. Jameson, and hoists the name
of John W. Dana, the candidate oithe secession
wing Of the Democracy, for Governor, and its
Editor in long article Of REASONABLE import
rcjoices over the action ofth convention In
adopting secession resolves, and in stepping on
to an Anti-war platform even heading his
account Of the convention with the words in
capitals. Gan ANTI WAR PLATFORM ADOPTED"
The HartfordCo endeayored to conceal
its reasonable proceedings. Those who are
acting in its spirit Of treason at the present
time hardly cover their disloyal purposes under
the thin vail ofprofessed friendship to'the Union.
When men so so far depart from the truth as
to assert as does the Democrat that this Is ga
fanatical anti Slavery War Of one part Of our
countrymen upon another, " and this too after
the declaration Of Congress by almost unani-
nous vote, two members only dissenting, that
Il was no such thing. there is nothing to bad to
expect from such sources. The name Of JonS
W. DANA Is placed in the list OF nominations in
the Democrat directly under the flag Of the
country. Why does not the Democrat hoist the
emblem Of the Confederate States. JEFF. Davis
flag, aud In so doing show the colors under
which 1t sails, Is 1t ashamed Of the treason 1t
breaches, and so hypocritically uses the stars
and stripes, so that 1t may better accomplish
Its purpose Of discovering the Union, and de-
stroying its Constitution
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p0LITICAL KIND FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

and tho hard fights In Missouri, demonstrate
beyond oil doubt that our men are superior
in every fighting quality to those Of the
enemy. With the experience gained. and
with the unequalled equipments and organ
ization with which our troops will now take
the field, we are confident that we shall
steadily crush the front OF resistance, wherever
IL presents itself, and speedily convince the
rebels that their cause is hopeless.
The great desidcratum appears to us to be.
a more realizing sense OF the magnitude and
dangers of the crisis than is now felt by the
people at largo. 1t will come yet. and with
the all powerful determination which 1t will
inspire-but 1t ought to bc felt now. We
all ought to plant ourselves on the rock OF q
solid purpose TO crush out this rebellion at
all hazards and in the quickest possible time.
No reverses, no temptations, no considers.
tions whatever, should for one moment divert
or delay us from this one object. This Is nm
individual matter-something apart from
the course of Cabinets and the conduct Of
troops, though really dominating them-and
appeals to every one to bring himself to that
hight,
las though himself were he
On whose sole arm hung victory"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23
Tho Direct Tax.

We find in the Kenncbec Journal the fol-
lowing statement respecting the position OF
this State with respect to this tax bill. That
paper says:
"Thc Direct Tax assessed upon Maine by
the General Government Is not payable till
April 1862. The gross amount is Si2O,SO2
or about sirty-ar cents to each inhabitant
| in the State. One section of the Tax Law
RENTS fifteen per cent. of the gross amount
IL the State will assume the collection and
payment. This fifteen per cent. amounts to
S63, 10, 80 and reduces the amount to be
paid by Maine down to 1867 1873. Another
section of the law authorizes the Secretary
of the Treasury to credit any State with mon
ey actually advanced for the outfit Of troops,
and this credit can be taken as the payment,
80 far rs it goes, OF the tax due from that
State. Now AZ Maine has made advances to
the General Government Of some 100000,
her direct tax is already paid and oil she has
to do is to take care of her scrip to the same
amount as ii falls duo in the Indefinite fu-
ture.
Tho probability is, therefore, that no d.
rect tax will DO collected from the people OF
Maine, for in fact they have already paid
more than their share Of II and are entitled
to and will in due time receive large rcim-
bursement from the Federal Treasury. II the
majority Of the people should prefer to assess
the whole tax ut once, Of course IL would be
done; but IL they should prefer to spread II
out ard allow II to run for several years 80 as
to divide the burden till its weight becomes
lmperccptible, they will follow the course in.
dcated In our first paragraph. BY this meth
cd our people will 80 far remove tho burden
of taxation that no one will feel the contribu-
tions he is called upon to make for the cause
Of his country and his kind. We may con-
gratulate ourselves, therefore, on being able
by our credit and our prudence to sustain
patriotic part in this conflict, without bring
ing any burden whatever to the doors oil our
people,"
The income tax refers only to those who'e
income ereeeds eight hundred dollars per an
mum. The eroes above the $500 Is taxed
three per cent. For example, If man has
n salary or income Of one thousand dollars he
pays three per cent. fa- on two hundred OF u
-or tax amounting to sir dollars. This
then. DO II remembered, has no reference
whatever to any man whose net income does
not exceed eight hundred dollars. IL Affects.
therefore, the capitalists and wealthy men OF
the community-thus laying the burden
where II can DO mos. easily borne. IL calls
upon the rich men to pay it, and lets tho la.
boring man 20 free.
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Tho Government Loan.

The Secretary Of State, Mr.. Chase, last
week negotiated with the New York. Boston
and Philadelphia Banks loan Of 1854 ,OO0,-
600 the money to DO forth coming, "as soon
and as fast as he may wish to use tho pro-
cccds." The loan is taken at par at the rate
of interest proposed by the net Of Congress.
This cheerful willingness with which the
monied men pour out their trcasucrs at the
call of tho country, betoken confidence in
the ultimate success OF the cause ofthc United
States which is indeed cheering. The Boston
Banks In rendering their aid said they would
do so "to the utmost extent Of their ability
now henceforth and forever" The Boston
Journal in commenting on this gratifying
exhibition Of patriotism, says
In view Of such an unprecedented demon
stration of public will, OF what consequences
!. the netty malignity ola few incorrigible
,oI;,;cians' scattered about the country III
iho.s indictments relish the japanese custom
sar, ,n;ttinr suicide in order tospitc the world
IN General. nobody else need complain. Those
wbo haye the command OF our armies know
that 40 far Us the popular support and ap-
rrobation nre concerned, the field Is clear
befare them. We are glad to sec that they
are pushing on In the strength OF this con-
sc;ousuess. and that our military power TO-
day Is Ear greater and more available than at
sny former period. The battle oil Bull Kun,
ss well a. tho campaign in Western Virginia
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23
The State Democratic Convention.
john JAMESON, President.
s. L. BRYANT, )s..ro,,r;os
Nj. J. HAISEs, ''''''ai''''

Before the Democratic State Convention
split, the other day, u gentleman who was
present informs us that the most disordtrly
and disgraccful proceedings occurred. Hoot-
ing, hallooing, groaning, Kissing and noisy
demonstrations took place, and were contin-
ued for hours. The members Of the conven
ton denounced each other as liars, traitors,
and sometimes even went 80 far US to threat
en- each other with personal chastisement.-
Fifty voices were addressing the chair at
once, and it seemed as though the devils
themselves were holding high carnival
We trust that our friend Pike, the editor of
the Age, whose descriptive powers arc une-
quallcd, will give the public an account Of
the doings, dwelling with peculiar care on
that part Of time when the convention had
under consideration the proposition Of Mr..
JOHNSON Of Belfast, to connect with the two
reports the declaration, "that We are opposed
to the present war. except so far us II is ne
cessary to suppress rebellion and maintain
the constitution and laws Of the United
States" This was voted down. and thus the
convention placed itself fairly on the record,
of not being willing to ruppress rebellion
and maintain the constitution and laws of
the United States. II was after this exhibi-
ton Of foul treason, when it would have
been foul disgrace for any man to remain
longer. that the Union Democrats withdrew,
leaving the convention in the hands of such
men as Mcdonald, Babson and others, golit-
cal and moral lepers. Our contemporary oil
the Age can do justice to this part Of time
in the proceedings Of the convention, and
the public will expect Of him an account Of
the scene, when the Union Democracy, one
hundred and eighty-six strong. came out from
among the unclean spirits whose rank trea-
son had polluted the very name Of Dcmocra-
cy. and whose unholy hands had seized upon
the Democratic organization and were using
It for the vile purpose Of secession and rebel
lion.
There were some things in the doings,
which were it not for the rogret which every
honest man must feel that the proceedings
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~ We are in receipt Of information which
contradicts the report published in the Bidde-
deiOrd Union that Capt Goodwin, OF company
H., 9Th regiment, WAS not ia command OF his
company AZ the battle Of Bull Run. lie was
present and In command Of his c, mpany, with
that portion of the regiment which remained
with the column, through the whole OF the pc
riOi they were under ire Of the enemy, and
behaved with intrepility and GOODNESS, not ex'
ceeied by any other officer. This statement Il
confrmel by numerous witnesses, and u Is but
justice to Capt. q. to make IL public.-SdeC
Democraf
The Democrat probably refers to letter pub
li,hed In our columns from soldier OF the
company, one whom VIC know to be reliable, In
which the writer says FIRST, will speak o.
Capt. Goodwin. he was well nigh used up he.
fore We got to the field, aud was not able tC
take command. but he went into the field with
us, and was with US until our retreat, and hal
our march been anything but quick time, hC
would have hal command"
We had not the most distant idea that hi,
conveyed any censure on Capt. Goodwin, OF
called In question his ''intrepidity and cool.
ness"
All the remark We have to make is. tina, 9TH
or letters eorroborate the statement Of our cor
respondent
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A PROCLAMATION
pre.Iaen..f,A. u.l..as,..,..tA-.r,e.
-Br THE

Whereds, A Joint Committee Of both
Houses Of Congress has waited on tie Pref.
dent Of the United States. and requested him
to recommend day OF public humiliation,
lasting and prayer, IN be observed by the
people Of the United States with religious
solemnitics, and tho offering Of lervent sup
plications to Almighty God for the safety
and welfare Of thcss States. Ills blessings ON
their arms, and speedy restoration Of peace
And, rheroas. Ii Is ft and becoming In all
people ut all times, to acknowledge and re-
we're the Supreme Government OF God, to
bow in humble submission to His cbastisc-
ments, 10 confess aud deplore their sins and
tiansgressions in the full conviction that tho
fear Of the Lord is the beginning Of wisdom,
and to pray with all lcrvency and contrition
for the pardon Of their past Offences, and for
blessing upon their present and prospective
action;
And, trherods, When our beloved country,
once, by the blessing Of God. united. pros-
porous and happy, is now afflicted with fac
ton and civil war, IL Is peculiarly ft Tor US
to recognize the hand OF God in this vista
ton, and in sorrowful remembrance Of our
oNH hau's aHu ciiuics NJ " uuitOu uilu NJ ii-
diyiduals, to humble ourselves before Him
and to pray for Ills mercy-to pray that wo
may be spared further punishment, though
Justly deserved: that our arms may DO bless
ed and made eiIectual for the re-establsh-
ment Of law, order and peace throughout
the country, and that the inestimable boon
Of civil and religious liberty, earned under
Ills guidance and blessing by the hbors and
sulIerings Of our fathers, may be restored to
all its original excellence;
Therefore, /. ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President OF the United States, do appoint
the last Thursday Of September next rs day
of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer for all
the people Of the Nation. and do earnestly
recommend to all the people, and especially
to all ministers and teachers Of religion Of
all denominations, and to all heads Of fami-
lies-to observe and keep that day according
to their several creeds and modes Of worship
in all humility, and with all religious solem-
nifty, to the end that the united prayer Of
the Nation may ascend ~ the Throne of
Grace, and bring down plentiful blessings
upon our own country.
In testimony whereof have hercunto set
my hand and caused the great seal OF tho
United States to be affixed, this 18th day
of August, A. ID. 1861, and Of the indie
pendenec Of the United States Of America
the eighty-sixth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President:
WV. II. SEWARD, Sec'y OF State.
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Important To Voters.

BY an net of the Legislature approved
March &c, 1861, it is provided that in all
cities and towns having one thousand OrmOrc
registered voters, the aldermen Of such cities
and the selcctmen of such towns shall re-
ceive applications of those claiming right
to vote, on the three secular days next pre-
ceding the day Of election, and no applica-
ton shall be received after S o'clock p. Nj.
on the secular day next preceding such cleo
tion, and no name shall DO added, by certif-
cato or otherwise, to the lis. on the day oil
election. By Observing the Aforesaid resula-
tons, and remembering that no names can
Be entered upon the voting list after 5o'clock
Saturday afternoon preceding the election,
much annoyance and inconvenience may be
avoided.
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50 Of Its number refused to vote on the ques-
ton. probably they had become Disguised with
the treason and Withdrew.
Hon. George shepley made speech Of a pat
riotic character. as did also Charles p. Kimball
and L. d. Sweat. denounciny secession and re-
bsllion, and Gen. Anderson one in favor Of Sc.
cessiou. Dana was endorsed, and q resolution
deuouncing secession was laid ON the table.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23

~ The Democratic County Convention held
In Portland, Cumberland County, Wednesday,
had . stormy time. After protracted discus
sion, the disunion resolves Of the Augusta Con-
vention were offered BY vote Of ~ to IL, and
m additional one declaring the foul libel that
our brave volunteers have been unwittingly
led into = war for the abolition Of slavery
All the liars are not confined to the County OF
York.
The convention numbered los. II seems that
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23

~ Theprssure Of other engagements and
some physical indispositiou. has prevented us
from fully completing this week our proposed
examination Of the secession resolutions passed
by the Democracy Of York Aug. 7th, and
adopted by the Democratic State Convention al
Augusta We shall Alluds to the matter in good
season.
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zrIr the battle Of Bull Run, Henry Ben

~ Ir the battle Of Bull Run, Henry Ben
son of Meuawsha country, Wisconsin, Tough,
CALAMITY with his regiment, the ID wiscon-
consin. lilo was first shot through the hand,
and exclaimed, "Therc goes one hand for
the Union. Rally, boys, and down with
the traitos!" Just then ball struck him
near the heart. lie died, cxclaiming. "Tell
my father I died like man, fighting for the
Union"
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y Several communications, received the
past week. on agricultural matters and other
subjects. are necessarily put over to next week.
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NR. MI DECLINES.

II will DO perceived by the appended letter.
handed US for publication by member Of the
County Committee, that Dea. Vim. n. Hill, OF
our city. feels constrained by sense Of public
duty to decline the nomination Of State Sena-
tor conferred on him by the Republican Con-
yentiou held at Alfred or Monday. The letter
is an honorable testimony to the patriotism. and
sterling qualities Of the head and heart which
50 endIars Mr.. Hill to his fellow-citiIens. This
act Of unselash devotion will still further ad-
vance him in public estimation;
BrDpEFoRp. Aug. 81, 1861.
To the Repub. Co. Committee, York COuniy:
Gsnilsnsn. have learned that at a eonyen.
ton held in Alfred the 10Th inst, was nomin.
ated TO the Office Of State Senator.
While have undiminished confidence in the
correctness Of Republican principles, think al
the present time, when the very existence o
our country Is imperilled, IL would be wise Il
nursue such a course in the selection Of candi
dates for Office as will tend to unite the whole
people in n common effort TO sustain the con
s,itntion. There Is n sentiment in the commu
ni,y that no means should be left untried tina
will secure this object, and that party shoulC
be subseryient to the country. Participating
In this sentiment, I feel that the selection Q
some one whose past political position woulC
better secure the union We all desire would b
wise: and therefore, while am grateful for thu
honor done me, am constrained by eonvic'
tons OF public duty to decline the nomination
send you this. you being the authorizes
committee Of the Republican party, that yot
may take such action in the matter as will lead
TO the substitution Of some other man who's
political antecedents are OF such character a
wiz carry into practice the views expressed
herein. 81. WA. y. HILL
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~ Advertisers are particularly request
~. ~ hand In their Advertisements as early In the
80 az possible. In order 10 secure their inser-
lion thss must be received by Wednesday noon.
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Gbe anion 4 youtnal.

Biddcford, Mo-, August Is, 1851.
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Whole number Of votes,
Nathaniel q. Marshall has

whole number or votes, loJ
Nathaniel q. Marshall has, 1903
l. s. Kimban Of Sanford, from the Northern
Senatorial district reported the names Of John
ii. Geodeuow Of Alfred, Increase s. Kimball of
Sanford, as candidates for Senator's from that
district-as members of the County Committee,
Gamaliel L. Smith ofNewheld. Alfred Hull Of
Shapleigh, Joseph Allen Of WATERFORD.
Repor, accepted.
Usher A. Hall. Of Alfred, E. A. 0'Briop. Of
Cornish, Henry NJ. Bradley. OF Limerick, were
appointed committee to receive. sort and count
the votes for q candidate for Senator for the
Northern District. Committee reported
Whole number Of votes. ll3
John II. Goodenow, III
Increase s. Kimball.
Samuel W. Luques, Of Biddeford. from the
s. L. Senatorial District, reported the names OF
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FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY,
RUFUS p. TAPLEY, Of Saco.
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TOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
ASA G0WEN, Of Eliot.
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TOR COUNTY TREASURER,
SAMUEL X. ROBERTS, Of WATERFORD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-21
Our London correspondence.

LoaDos, June ., 1851.
Rysl,t.sa III FuJ,ie sen71srt en- 4mT;can Pc3iaes-e
Pecc!. Adhere n ar Ant Union WGr-Ar Gry'Ty
sn.sss o~f in the Corr,a-s-rrade ~ oon.raband Of
Wa--hY. L:adsoy a.. r.. -pec:ll Ii~-1he Pm |
ss.e.-i-y 7seae-A Eeary Armed Sbar.sr Fiain9 out
for n, Rses-Fss,r9 OF tse Amer;ean War Qae't,on-
af- I1rtg Gone TO Paris, ee.
AraId and corplele revolution in public opinion is
go-g on
Two weeks ago every available influence brought
TO bear through the press and By indirect action 10
shaw Tat 81 government favored the Southern rebel
Ilo1 VIE an infstust.on bordering on insanity, the
statesmen Of this country imagined they might put 30
may oisacles il the way OF the United states govern
neot IS to break up the Union, make reality Of seces
son and put III end 10 the w- They reckonec without
their boEt The course taken only tended to create
Feeling Of intense hostility END bitterness 10 Anne
RIGA, ard would soon have caused war De-
tween that country and this Row whatever their rulers
may Ceeire the psope OF this country will no. permit
ther ministers 10 plunge ihe country into war With
America and Premier could hold Office she I'D 10 At
tsnYtn
has bee Great Bra.ns policy for centuries to make
,rest raoas split pieces like Germany, and thee pit
c1a aga. az Rno,her.
Mr. Gregory member Cor Galway aud one OF the rnst
o,scu-s ncbod!ss OF the House OF Commons, h&s had
co,c of motion up for mouths, and after nuraetous peat
oocsrnsu,s night came o. The result " as the
.ors. nd no. hear him aud Mr. Gregory literally
-
snr3eo oet
Is the British Legislators csunct see 'neH way
.,..-s,,,v s-.ermedi,pg with your domestic affairs,
" 80 -, ,....,' ,o..,,, y, ooca Thar origin, al
UitaoI' c1eaNls no''4e 'ee "
tia, strict neutrality DO observed, has to
aa ,as,',v. HIT nothing out me arm atti .ude OF
w DANAe '''' -. 10. r,,, ,ho p.,,i,h
the Amer-oan P-0i"e @Ao b ~ ~ - -
ruler, On lhe.- good behavior 80 cong eccAsteheo 10
,,o.,te 1uuv tne,e ia uotbng bal fear Z. With a
thai cap o. event heir iirec. intef
,o.N,.I "a, ute n..ic ma di,ncuty on auy pa
:. 81, oi,s,s
U ,,sb Inc NJ ate sners To America have refused
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Ne,5s Of tie As7assia dtion Ct col q,d E.ir~ h-fro'
Grt*f Of TIE PsOpa - wa,o.rng the VssA c$'sts-
roeon Fo7tsssate gain, &C.
II Is d;fb,uls 20 SAY wtsh has csus.d the grt
amount Of cessation in ths capital, sae 10 attn OF
yeupg and gallant Colonel Ellsworth or .rsss the
Sandman Minister, IL de Cavcer.
TIE ferocieue aseassnatiol' OF Colonel ETS worth
sunk deep int the hearts OF I'll ,nen for t;rts oked
as the true araN courf.r OF ''*xr 10 the lnifs "
10 one doubts ;hat the sword Of the Nor;h is re
Drawn, to be shesthed oge.n iii the Tes els
Iad the penalty Of a crime that does ipdoedya ya
or vengeance The foul treaehery Of the dsedS sen'
mems eyee TO symbolic the par7oidal spr!to. thu vi
reheueo and do not believe here In a men ,,I RAJ
al all events, that does not pray, sIo1 spec d
bArres OF the Union"
Bet independent of the personal symp r.hy which
generally felt and loudly expressed every oae seem
regard the darkened sky In the Western hori2ar1@
cloud hich must inevi,ab y travel on and burft
Europe recresnt spark, it 10 thought, must tie 5t
here, where tie land literally groGas WIKI tho weigh
CUR powder and then the long expected conGagrasiou
be lit up France Is evidently preparing for 1t WIN
most eupeIbuna labor, is seen &c the barber CT 70
on where full relays Of hands ut work the whs
weniy -four houte round
II Is marvellous 20 watch how all things, as ruad
some mysterious Providence, oonioin open path1a
for Nar1leon II would aeon Ee has but 70 bi
his time The civil In America fearful as 1t is "a
think Of is soInehnw to work into his t1Cd5 Inc
confusion viii cause in English ooumerce VIII De such
az clnnot fail distract the country from French and
continental affairs generally and coon there Will be Ger
nan objeys especially demanding French attention
ALREADY begins TO be whispered that Napoleon Is TO b
protector OF pno,ber German csnederatrn II seems
be taken for granted that Austria Is weress TO ~orl
her VII upon Hungary In the raea,tifne there is tail
of Immediately removing the French loops from tone
provided Garibalci will pledge hnse.f not to Invade
| for the space Of three mouths.
Altogether the European cauldron bids fair to be ct
boiling heat on the arrival OF the deg days.