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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-10
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

FoRr CONSTITUTION GARRIsoSED.-O On
Monday afternoon. the Home Guards, made
up Of Portsmouth Veterans, under Gen. j. q.
Hadley, escorted by the Portsmouth Volunteer
corps, under Capt. Sides, making in all about
$50 men, formed on Market Square, and marched
to Fort Constitution. The doors OF the Fort
we're opened to them by Sergeant Davidson, who
gave them a hearty welcome. Under his diree-
tons the exercise OF the "a FOUNDER was proceed
ed with, and our citizens instructed how to use
them when necessity requires. Eighteen OF these
guns are now mounted and in order, and daily
exercise Of them is praeticed by the Home
Guards. On Thursday afternoon a schooner
displaying no flag was brought to by shot from
the fort. She hesitated. but seeing preparations
for more firing, concluded TO hoist the stars and
stripes, aud sent her boat, as ordered. She was
from Portland, bringing oil for Government use.
This shows the vigilance exercised, and the pro-
lection the public property here receives from
having our forts garrisoned.
The Kittery Artillery Company are the garri.
son at fort McClary. They were posted there On
Tuesday.-Portsmoufh Journal
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What Wo arc Fighting For.

1t is serious and solemn to unsheath the
sword and load the rifle in this 10Th century.
II behooves every man, woman and child,
therefore, to understand clearly what zoe are
in arms for. The question is fortunately ca
silly answered. in two ways. First, by look
ing at our opponents. For what are they
contending? For secession, in violation of
the most solemn compact, and the establish
mcnt of Confedenlcy with q single local
interest for its basis. And how have they
been, and how are they contending for this?
With falsehood and breaking Of contracts
by committing treason and perjury, theft and
piracy by setting at naught every principle
of political honesty, OF morality, and OF hui
mainly. 1t is time to speak in plain terms
of the rebels. They have put themselves
outside of any claim to fratcrnal regard or
courteous words. They have refused to lis
ten to any offers for the amicablc adjustment
of real or supposed grievances or differences,
and chosen their position as traitors, con-
spirators and outlaws. We are talking Of
the rebels; not of the people Of the South
not Of the Southern States, when they are
fairly represented Us States. When the
right hour comes, II the conspirators allow
II to come, our relations to those people and
those States will be found to be all they
ought to DO. But now 1t is with rebels and
conspirators we are dealing; men who for
years have been plotting treason, for their
own purposes, and deceiying their followers
with villainous Misrepresentation. And
these rebels and conspirators have manifested
every quality we have attributed to them
They have brought things to such pass that
il may be zoe shall have ultimately to protect
their own people against the evils brought
upon them by traitorous friends. What
then are we fighting for2 For the Union,
for civil Government, for law, for Ciyiliza-
ton, for Humanity-for every thing that is
dear and holy. Grant that the rebellion is
revolution grant that many concerned in 1t
and favoring 1t are acting honestly and UNI
der terrible error and misapprehension
grant this; it still remains true that the re-
bellion, its leaders interpreting it, bears tho
character we have attributed to it. Jeilcr-
son Davis is in arms against every principle
of the best civilization Of the age; and il Is
that civilization we are fighting for. The
Star Spanglcd Banner symbolizcs 1t and
Gov. PickenS openly boasts that no has hum
blod that for the first time.
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~ The Southern press Is beginning to re-
alizo the true condition Of Affairs at the
North, and manifest very different tone in
commenting upon the coming struggle. In
fact, they begin to express alarm at tho mil
itary uprising which they have evoked by
their folly. The Mobile (Ala.) Mercury Of
the 2Sth ult., one Of the more violent pro-
moters Of sedition, says:
"The last few days has amazed the gov
crnment Of the Confederate States, we imag-
inc, no less than the people. The public
mind in the North is in Juror, and unit
on the present practical question. Our
Northern friends, il is remembered, were al-
ways sUnion men, The Union men OF tho
North are now practically our enemies as
much rs the abolitionists. Having failed to
seduce us to stay in, or return to the Union.
with their blarney about pcace-to maintain
the integrity Of the Union by moral suasion
they are IN much inclined to try what vir-
tue there il in stones as the rabidest aboli-
zionist that ever wore lock of negro's hair
in gold locket. Their voice is for war
their money is for war-they offer their bod
les to 50 to the field to slaughter us.
With all the imagined peace sentiment
which was hoped to exist TO control tho war
spirit, We scarcely dare TO hope to see the
Southern spirit aroused to so high pitchto
resist It as the Northern spirit Is to subju-
gate and force US back into hateful Union.
The power that is marhaling rith men and
money 10 an amount beyond any thing il is
possible for the Confederate States TO COM
mand, must be met, not with braggart threats
OF carrying our flag triumphant over their
capitol and through their country, but with
strong arms and stout hearts upon our own
soil whenever and wherever invaded. Upon
our own soil We can DO conqucros."
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From the instructions Of the Hon W. l. Dayton,
U. s. Minister 10 France.
Tho Policy OF tho Administration.

cit is not in the hands Of this administra-
ton that this government is to come to an end
Mt all, much less for want Of harmony in devo-
ton to the country. NJ. Thouvenel's declara-
ton that the United States may rest well as
sured that no hasty or precipitate action will
be taken on the subject Of the apprehended APP
plication of the insurrectionists for recogni-
ton Of the independence Of the so-ealled con-
Tolerate States Is entirely satisfactory, although
II was attended by reservation Of views con-
corning general principles applicable to eases
that need not now be discussed. In the unotii-
cial conversation Mr.. Faulkner says that he
himself expressed the opinion that force would
not be resorted to eoerce the so-called seceed-
ing states into submission to the Federal au-
thority, and that the only solution ofthe diff
culties would be found in such notifications
OF the constitutional compact as would invite
the seceeding Sttaes back into the union, or a
peacabe acquiescence in the assertion of their
claim to a separate sovereignty. The time
when these questions had any pertinency or
plausibility has passed away. The United
States waited patiently while their authority
was deied in turbulant assemblies and by in
siiious preparations, willing to hope that me-
diation, offered on all sides, would eonciliate
and induce the dsadected parties to return to
better mind, but the case is now altogether
changed The insurgents have instituted rev.
olutiOn with open. aaSrant, deadly war, to
compel the United States to acquiesce in the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the Union. The United
States have accepted this civil war as an inev-
liable necessity. The constitutional remedies
for all the complaints OF the insurgents aro
still open to them, and will remain 50. But,
on the other hand. the land ami naval forces
OF the Union have been put into activity to
restore the Federal authority and to save
the Union from danger.
"You cannot be too decided or explicit in
making known to the French Government that
there is not now, nor has there been, or will
there be, even the least idea existing in this
Government Of dissolution Of this Union, to
n Ill
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-10

GREAT Loss.-We learn from the Houlton
times that the boom at the mouth Of the Aroo-
stock river was carried away by the Ice freshet
on monday Of last week. There was large
amount OF lumber in the boom, wich was swept
away. 1t is said that St.John River, at Wood
stock, was black with running logs. The lum-
Der will probably all be carried to sea. The loss
Is estimated at from 5000. 900 to $500, 900, and
must fall heavily upon few. Some parties lose
the whole Of winters operations.
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t6,0i.O0O 1896 1853
v The visit OF Or. Lichthill, the eel

y The visit OF Or. Lighthill, the celc-
bratcd Oculist and Aurist, whose skill in his
speciality is acknowledged wherever he has
practiced, should be hailed Us good news by
the afflicted, with joy. DR.. L. may be found
at the Biddcford House from Monday, May
10, until Saturday, May Is. Below We copy
one of the numerous cures performed by tho
Doctor while in Portland:
DR.. Lighthill has had an extensive prac-
tice in his specialities, since his residence in
this city. His remarkable cures are becom-
ing known, and patients arc aocking In from
different parts OF the State. And what Is
remarkable. not single instance OF dissatis-
faction has been known to US. We have
seen many Of his patients restored, and oil
speak in the highest terms Of the DR.. rs q
skillful physician and gentleman. The fol.
lowing statement has just been handed us by
the subscriber:
Pro bono puJiico.-In gratitude for what
DR.. Lighthill has done for me, and for the
benefit and information Of the similarly Of
ficted, l make the following acknowledge
mcnt. When DIR. Lighthill, some two
months ago, arrived in this city, was troub-
led with sore eye, which subjected me to
great deal of pain, illness, and intolerance
of light; the tears flowed so much, and the
sight was 30 poor, that ! not only was fear.
full Of losing the sight of that eve. but feared
for the safety of the other. This affection
has been on me over year, and have tried
different kinds Of remedies and various ply.
sicians, but received no benefit or relief
Can any one wonder. then, after being en-.
tirely freed Of the affection, that ! should
feel grateful to my deliyerer, DR.. Lighthill,
whom heartily recommend to the suffering
with such diseases rs the Doctor makes spe-
ciality of. Isaac 5. STEVENS,
Corner of Temple and Federal streets,
where am ready to substantiate
the above facts.
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character of a man, and ensures him that feel eel
ing Of self.rspect which he cannot 90 WIN, su.
ont IacLing this. position or wealth are
wsr. shadows. but the selfrespect which
,m.rn. n;mou, men enjoy throws charm
In 81 ILL., whole existence. and not only do
shS" haTa a capacity for the highest enjoy
' snV hut they are enabled to promote the
ne Of Others, the reflection OF which
W. themselves constitutes the only elevated
Examines which human nature 10 capable OF
expsriencing.
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Blockade cf&s POrt' Of Virginia and North

WARRINGTON, Monday. April 29.-Ths
President has issued the following proclams.
tioni "Whereas for reasons assigned In my
proclamation Of the 10th inst, q blockade Of
The ports Of the seeded States was establish.
cd. and whereas since that date public prop
erty has been seized. the collection Of the
revenue obstructed, and duly commissioned
officers while executing orders have been ar.
rested and held rs prisoners. or impeded In
their official duties without legal process. by
persons claiming to act under the authorities
Of Virginia and North Carolina. an efficient
blockade Of the ports OF these States will al
so be established.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May @.
The proclamation Of the May or requiring
drinking establishments to be closed at half
past nine, last night, was by the advice Of the
military authorities, at the suggestion Of Sena-
tor Wilson.
Much alarm has existed at Alexandria the
past few days, owing to reports that the Fed
eral Government contemplated taking early
possession. Many persons have fled. The Vir-
rinia militia proceeded to Culpepper Court
House.
The list and ID New Jersey regiments arrived
here this morning.
BALTIMORE, May7.
The troops ut the Relay House are actively
strengthening their position by throwing up
breastworks and digging trenches. Parties are
bringing lumber from q saw-mill up the river.
Three hundred troops are stationed at the point
where the trains stop. Rigid search Is made
for contraband articles.
Ross winan's operations In tho way of fur
nishing the rebels with munitions Of war, have
been stopped by the Baltimore people, and his
establishment Is closed.
RELAY HousE, Nd, May 7.
The Union Committee Of Baltimore, twelve
in number, on their return from Frederick,
where they were sent to protest against the
Board Of safety bill. called on General Butler
ut the Relay House this morning. Mr.. Ran
dolph, the Chairman, addressed the General,
urging that such measures be adopted as shall
enable them to maintain their ground against
the rebels.
General Butler replied that he did not like
Mr.. Lincoln's politics, but he is the official
head of the Government, and must be sustain-
cd. Afer that had been accomplished, politi-
cal differences may be settled. But there must
~. sntx al -. r. n
by an American soldier.
WASHINGTON, May7.
The War Department has informed the Gov
ernors OF the States which have ordered out
their quotas under the first proclamation. that
those troops who have not marched shall be
mustered into service for three years. Full in.
structions on this subject will soon be issued.
Col. Curtis, q member Of Congress from To-
wa, has been authorized to muster into service
the two regiments from that State.
q. w. Febbigcr, Of Cincinnati, has been APP
pointed Paymaster in the Army.
Major Anderson will soon be ordered to hon.
orable duty. The Government contemplates
promoting him to . Colonelcy.
ST. LOUIS, May 2.
The Cairo correspondent Of the Republican
says Eve batteries are now planted at different
points ON the Ohio and Mississippi, command
Ing both rivers at their confluence, and the
force is 50 placed rs to be able to concentrate
in few minutes.
Col wicklifIe assured Col. Prentiss that no
preparations hostile TO Illinois are being made
at any point near Cairo.
There is an encampment Of seven hundred |
troops at Corinth, Miss, the junction of the |
Mobile & Ohio, and Memphis and Charleston |
railroads.
Twelve hundred new recruits are encampcd at
Camp jackson, In this city. which will be aug
row.
A special dispatch TO the Post from Washing
ton, says the Government has already received !
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~ Spcakingof tho fflecn million South
ern Conicdency loan, the New Orleans Truo
Delta says:
"Thc late appeal for q loan, guaranteed,
By the best securisy, failed, It is asserted, to
extract the reluctant dollars from the pock-
cts Of many very wealthy individuals hero
and we are without any positive assurance
that Of the many wealthy property owners
who, for comfort or convenience, have taken
up their residence in the free States, or In
other states than the Confederate, q single
one has signalizcd this affection for the city
in which his money was made, by suitable
contribution, all must fall upon that portion
Of our people who in sickness or misfortune
or war have to bend their hacks to tho
burden.
Two of the three Massachusetts, soldiers
who were killed in Baltimore were natives
Of Maine.
The bodies OF tho dead wcrc received at
Boston on Friday, and the conveyance thro'
the city was honorcd by an immense process
sion and concoune Of people all along tho
streets. The funeral ceremonies ut Lowell
and Lawrence were arranged for on Sunday.
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- The Confederate forces according to the
message of Jed. Davis in and ready for the
deld are just IS 900. that is, at different forts
5000. and on the way to Virginia, $1,000.
This is doubtless accurate, and il dispels stonce
all the recent gasconade about q hundred
thousand men in arms, and about various
State detsehments. which in the aggregate were
said to 70 far above that number.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-10

Tue FoRrs or rur UsIrxD SrArfs.-The
following Ia list Of the forts Of the United
States which have been seized by the rebels,
with the cost Of the same and the number Of
men and guns each contains when full armed
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-10

Hwe understand that our enterprising dry
goods dealer. Frederick A. Day. made pres
en-, Of 100 yards Of gray flannel to the ladies Of
Biddeford. for the purpose Of having IL made
into shirts for the soldiers from our city.
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We understand that Hon. Mark II. Dunnell
male application to tho President for leave Of
absence from his post As Consul TO Vera Cruz.
70 enable him 10 20 with his command and join
.he troops who are enlisted In the good work
OF crushing out rebellion.-.ddrsrti:sr.
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ALAn,xA.-A gentleman who arrived at
New York from Mobile, says hc was obliged
TO sell Alabama money Mt discount OF ~
per cent TO obtain means TO travel ou' OF 'ne
State. lie ays.
In Nor,ben Alabama. II was generally
believed that II the Federal administration
A. Washington would adhere TO IL position
and prosecute the war with vigor, % rs 10
assure them Of sympathy and support, there
would be an uprising Of tho Unionists In
strong force. fhe despotism Of JET. Davis
was considered Is resting on andy foua-
dation.
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Gbe anion T. gournal.
Biddeford, Mo-, May 10 1851.

-Aaver,lsers are particularly request
49, hand I'M their Advertisements as early IN the
wesk As possible. In order TO secure their lnser-
~ ,hes must be received by Wednesday noon.
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f6.s6l M 500 l3lO

t6,s6l.0Oo $50 1910
Tho following shows the number Of forts,
south Of Mason and Dixon's line, which
have not been seized, and arc still in the
hands of the General Government
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Patriotism aud Liherality.


Last week we stated that fund had been rails
ell in this city for the use Of the families OF the
enlisted soldiers, and among the SUBSCRIPTIONS
to the fund we mentioned that Vim. H. Ihomp-
son, Esq. Superintendent Of the Water Power
Machine Shop, had subscribed 500. In add
ton 10 this We learn that Mr.. Thompson has,
In . spiri, of generous liberality, presented to
the soldiers who have enlisted from the shop
under his charge, alive shot Revolver; two Flan-
mel Shirts, made by the members Of his house
hold, and sundry other small articles for IN,
comfort Of the soldiers. His whole e1pendi.
lures for the troops has been over 5000.
The list of soldiers in Capt Hamilt0n's Com.
pany receiving these gifts from Mr.. Mr.. Thomp.
son is
John MeCabe John q Pilsoury
Andrew Moores \ II Pilsbury
Jos Gilman HOrstio Llttleheld
Chas Larribee Moses Hanson
Joseph Elliott Theo n Paine
William T Teevens Chas A Emeason
Vim IA Parsons Walter FOss
Cyrus Il berry Chas Chapman
Timothy Elliott AlOuIo Cobb
Edwin Garyin Warren Tarbox
George Cobb William Harmon
In the SacO Co.. Capt. Noyes'-
0rrin Seayey Chas n Stevens
VIM III Atkinson Geo Morgan
EIwin Z Chapman AlOnIO Burnnen
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-10

II E1-President Fillmore hn been elected
captain OF the Union eontinentals Of BshAio'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-02-28

ERAsrUs WILLS.
Ex OF sTILLMAN ALhEks
CHARLES X WALKER -
HARRIET WALKER,
WAEREE, ~ y s ALAEh Terp, $50
ABIGAIL W RIGHT
EDWARD LLOYD ana
BkEHIBA LLOYD. . A.. 49,
WHEREAS Era.tu- W llli-. OF " - VsIter ATE
W erut0r of the last viii OF stiilHan =" jess.ed
90 astlefou ia the County ol huEE-- -. Il'.-fe- 4
Ia. tIed biz bill IN Chancefy aEaiiNSr Henson in
Walker and Harriet Walker. NE wiz. MAKER and
aid county. setting forth L1Al L lied to tie said
q lie on the eth March, 800, MOI r., aforesaid
StiIlman Walker certain lanes IL or farcels 81
Jascribed a. follows Two etI ~ acres and
land containing m both OF ssll .syad to the
~ rods and being the same Ia Ia II Conteut his
80, nv heir deed dated = June = 20 a Inch
- Rook 18th page l5} OF Benson ~ tcri,,tiou OF
reiei ss,s therein intended 70 &c ,IiSd with
inc farm on v hleh iliSy al lie same,
cnsdition thefeio Tor .h sa,ss therein specified
on the pay Inent o. t,I. aud by leave Oh lDe lzo
"a arstor prays that y aIISH NsreelIus and Ed
Wright and Abigail hiS wie- ,sie OF The ZANE place
war J~0S ,s.e OF New York may ~ -, SgbIcb i
and all %.gIants TO said bill OF W bd defendants,
P san,sd I'd praylIg warren walker ALONE
Charles X. Wa I'D Edward Lloyf sn e IN he
Wright aud "iie e equity OF re-
premises aforesaid. 10 and wife, ana Eu ,SeT
The said aIreb, f, IBIS stale. - tbs-
cannot be notified by subIGna, ,etond TUESDAY o
they be required to appear on ,anser 10 sald CON
plant aud this purpose. lI MAJ; ,bi order 10 "
The substance OF said peti9h VII ,i e ~ks success
. Iast of viii IA to be at least tive eiea
betoyye ssii term, which shall be oeened '
notice. FW HOPKINS, Clerk
Is.AoT. WRIGHT, Solicitor.
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B E S T NJ A r K f T S
LOCATION, rLAN OF SALES,
AND OPERATIONS.

The pHrsued heretofore has been TO sell only
TO actual settlers those who would improve with
in given time, and the result is,
LARGE, FLOURISHING SETTLEMENT. @
And land has been known raise in value four-0ld
in one wear These lands are divided into two dis.
tricts. The Atsion district north and Immediately
back Of HammOntOn Station containing about thirty
thousand acres. The Batsto district east, between
HammontOn, East Hammonton and Pleasant Mills,
containing ten thousand acres
The farm lands on the AtsiOn " will be sold in
quantities TO suit purchasers from
SIP to $50 per Acre.
The 20 acre farm lots in the Batsto district will be
sold from
sis TO $50 PER ACRE.
Village and Town Lots at East Hammonton
$40 TO 500 PER ACRE.
Village and Town Lots at Hammnoton from
$50 TO $500 PER ACRE.
An indispHta1Is title tc,H Be given purchasers.
In the State of New Jersey there is
LIBERAL HOMESTEAD LAW
which protects the Homestead to the extent of
ONE THOU SAND FIVE HUNDRED dollars.
Under the firm conviction that this arrangement will
afford an opportunity for
THOUSA NDS TO OBTAIN a
HOMESTEAD
and better their condition, and open up new coun
try to practical utility and beauty never before
witnessed, we lay this proposition before the world
LAND0N, NORTH & co.
NIB. Persons wishing to make enquiries by letter
enclosing stamp will be answered cheerfuly Address
or apply to JOHN LAEDoN, or
DR. j. H NORTH, Hammonton Atlantic County
New Jersy; JOHN KEENAN,, Weymouth, N. j..
NEWMAN WEEKS, Agent for New England, at Rut
land Vermonti And S. W. DICKSON. Philadelphia
New England Office in Buffam's Block, Merchants
Row, over Rutland Courier office, near the Depot.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-02-28
0ASTLErON MEDICAL COLLEGE

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a Clinic for advice and treatment in Surgical dis
Bee Will he held at the College Building, by the
sfUess OF OF surgery, every
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
spring the Lecture Term which commences March
st aud continues sixteen weeks.
Superior advantages will be found here tor the
accessu treatment OF deiOrmity, diseases of bones
nd Joints &c, and all diseases OF the
EYE AND EAR.
All important operations performed before the
1lass will be grAutous those whose circumstance
Hbid their being at any expense
Recommendations at low rates will be provided Tor
iAheuts from abroad.
T. X SANBORN, NJ. D.,
Prot. Surgery, Castleton Med Col.
eRutlaud, Feb. ls6l. 9-4mis.