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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-20

II The Editor Of the Maine Farmer gives
the following account ofsome wonderful phen-
omena as witnessed by him and several others
of the editorial fraternity:
An EVENING vim rnE SrIRIrs.-In company
with several members of the press, and other
gentlemen invited To be present, We had the
privilege Of witnessing last week some very re-
markable phys steal manifestations thrOuoh the
mediumship Of Miss ). j. Lord of Portland,
now on a professional visit to this city. We
are not believer in the popular theory which
refers these and other kindred physical and
mental phenomena to the agency OF disem-
bodied spirits, being Inclined rather to look Tor
their solution among the occult operations OF
those natural laws which govern the mad and
matter, and in reference To which We trust the
Investigations of science and philosophy may
some day be permitted TO throw sufficient light
to satisfy the cravings and questionngs OF the
human mind. However this may be, the fact
Of the actual occurrence OF these similar phen-
omena cannot be controversial. The manies-
tatiOns IA which we refer took place at the
house ola friend under circumstances which
forbade the possibility Of collision or i'm
position. and although utterly inexplicable To
US, they were strongly attested by the evidence
of our senses that 10 doubt their actual occur
renee would be 20 distrust their testimony in
reference To the most palpahe lacts OF every
day experience. Seated at "a table with other
persons in the rOOm. the hands Of the lre,lum
constantly in contact with the individuals OF
the circle, the liz hts being cxtinguiShed. several
musical instruments, such as the guitar, Vi
olOneello, double bass yiOl, tambOrine, &c,
were taken from their places in a remote part
Of the room and while apparently floating
through the air variety Unfamiliar tunes were
performed upon them, with taste and correct
ness. Sometimes several vt the instruments
were played simultaneously in accompaniment
"a the voices Of the circle, at the same time
making the circuit Of the room and touching
the heads Of persons as they passed. by, or Land
gently upon the table before them. Several
bells were taken from another table and carried
rapidly and violently IN different directions,
81 riking alternately the walls, ceiling and hoor,
keeping admirable time ~ the music. slate
was also placed upon the table and something
written upon IL glass OF water was passed To
several members of the circle, of which they
were compelled to drink; several fans we're put
in motion imparting q refreshing GOODNESS to
the air OF the room, aud variety OF other
manifestations too numerous 10 particularize,
but all demonstrating To the sense OF those
| present the tact Of mysterious agency IN ma
/ ture, which no acumen Of theirs could discover
or account for. What that agency Is, or what
its laws and limitations may be, We leave to
wiser heads to discover. The tact Of its exis-
tence seems 10 be indisputable.
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y George Z. Bracket, Surgeon 9Th Me.
Regiment, in the Portland Advertiser makes
the following acknowledgements Of contribu-
tons to the Hospital Of the Maine 5th -
From the ladies Of Brunswick through Mrs.
DIR. Adams $500; from the ladies Of Me-
chanic Falls through Mrs. Milton Robinson
sl7 90 from the ladies Of Saco through Miss
DIX $1,000 in all Sil,0O. Mrs simpson
paid 81, 90 for the cots. The Hospital has
also received valuable contributions Of bed
ding and clothing from the ladies OF Port
land. Biddeiord, Gorham, Brunswick and
Mechanic Falls. We are literally supplied
with everything for the comfort OF the sick /;
In truth, we have considerable trouble to lind
storage for the articles We have ON hand. 50
Cor the present at least W. do not need any
thing more.
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Y-"A feast OF reason and flow of soul"
said the woman, when she took her pan OF
Biscuit from the oven, and threw away four
kinds of yillainous compounds that she had
purchased, and which they called saleratus,
The same lady keeps on talking, and says al
ter one trial of IIerrick Aliens Gold Medal
Salertus, if any one is not then satisfied
that there is nothing like it their unbcliei
will be their ruin. At retail everywhere, and
a. wholesale by mott of the wholesale Gro
GERS. Depot 10 Liberty Street New York
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Tue SER or THE TIDE-II is no small evidence
Of the set OF the tide, that the New York Jour-
nal Of Commerce. notorious for its opposition
to abolition" gives il. its adhesion to the pol
icy Of eon6seating the slaves OF rebels. 1t
says:
"On this ground, whatever differences OF
opinion there may be among Us tn the ali.
stract questions connected with slavery, the
North can be unitel. The slave property OF
rebels is PROFESSIONALLY the subject Ut combs
cation rs much rs their horses err cotton. No
one desires confscated slaves tO be returned To
slavery. The Government should make proyis-
ion for that; and IL. in the end, II shall be that
every slave in the rebellOus States has acquired
freedom in this manner, no reasonable man
North or South, can object TO the effects OF the
administration Of constitutional law.
This is the course OF law and order. IL the
course provided in the Constitution, and pur-
suing Il, the Government will carry the terrors
Of the law with them into tie heart vt the re
belliOn."
The New York Evening Post hyors the offer
10 the rebels Of term Of (say) thirty days to
lay down their arms, after which, IL they con-
tinue cOntumacious, all their property (saelu-
ding slayes) shall be forfeited.
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Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, franklin s. Emmons, OF Lyman. In
w the State OF Maine, On the seventeenth day Of
November a. ID. is5s, by his mortgage deed Of that
date. duly recorded In the York County Registry
OF Deeds, book 26j page 527, conveyed to me In fee
and In mortgage the following real estate situate
In said Lyman to wit "A certain lot land bound
Ell rs f,llOwsi--Beglnning ut mn oak stake stand
ing by land Of Solomon Drown thence runnds in
n SOuth-westeTly Direction Ia land now or late Of
Samuel Grant thence North.westerly thirty.fve
rods 10 said Grants land thence by said Grant lot
nineteen rods 10 white maple and cedar tree con.
nected together and spotted; thence Northwestern
~ forty rods TO Land of David Currier; thence
Nortl-easteTly by said Curriers' land 10 a maple
spotted thence In a south-easterly direction to
the first mentioned bounds, containing twenty-five
acres. more or less
Now hereby give notice that the condition OF
said mort gage deed has been broken, and that
claim, by reason thereof foreclosure OF the same
DIM0N EMM0NS.
Dated at Lyman this 2lst day OF November. A
ID. 1851. 3w52.
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will be Charleston, S. c., where they will
be sunk in the channel between Morris and
Sullivan Islands, and in the Stone Breach
and other inlets running into the harbor.-
The ships fitting at this port will be ready
for sea this week.
BY this time the first tleet Of stone ships is
quietly deposited in the Savannah river. the
history Of the city OF Savannah as CONNER
cial emporium Is terminated. Charleston
harbor by similar process, will have termi-
mated its career as southern port before two
weeks elapsc."
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Sent FREE TO ANY ADDRESS,

Charles tTcfnann. n. D.. v. n g., Professor ofdis.
ease. of the genital ORGANS In the fremont Medical
pu ,Iished . work on the treatment of all private
diseases of the male and female genital organs al
90 . treatise on the result Of 0nAnism. NAsturhs-
ton. sexual Debility, Involuntary Nocturnal imls
Mental and Physical psbility. l.
Ladies' hang troubled with painful Or entirely
suppressed n.enstruatlon. would learn something
BY ending ior book. Eaeiess two rcd stamps 70
Sitss.ss 81 IoiMASs. ear. Of DO. .ssA be-.
ton. Nass. = sHiis ri go tyrt1
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Notice TO Tax Payers.

In consequence Of the unusual expenses OF
the present year, II is necessary that oil unpaid
taxes should be collected forthwith.
The Treasurer will be at his otiicc-Alder-
mems Room, City Building-daily, from III
to IL A. NJ, from ? to 4 p. NJ, and from D
10 3, evening, to receive the taxes of those who
wish BY voluntary payment, to avoid the tees
ola Constable.
so JonY Q. ADAMS, Treas.
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SNarriages.

In Keunebunk, By Rev. L. Worth. Mr.. Jo-
ssnb m Green. of the 18th Ne. regiment, to
Miss Patience Lewis, both Of Wells.
In Saco, 10th inst, by Rev. J. L. g. Nichols,
Mr. Albert Peyser. to Miss Martha a. Lord,
both Of Saeo.
In Boston, 9th inst, by Rev. MIR. Stock
bridge, Mr.. Leonard Andrews, Of this city, to
Miss Georgiana X. daughter OF 5. Adams
Esq, of SacO.
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A n Court Of Probate held ut Saco, within. and
for the County Of York On the first Tuesday In DE.
comber. In the year at our Lord eighteen hundien
and sIaty.one, by the Hon. L. L. Bourne, Judge
OF said Court
DIXCY s. BENSON, named Erecutrix In certain
~ instrument, purporting to he the last VIII aud
testament OF ROBERT BENSON. late OF kenne-
bunkport, in said county. deceased, having pre-
senttd the same for probate
Ordered. That the said Executor give notice to
all persons interested by causn copy OF thls OF.
der 10 be published three weeks successfully In the
Union r Journal printed at Biddeiori, In said coun.
ty, that they may appear at Probate Court TO be
held at Alfred, In said county, on the hrst tues
day in January next, at ten OF the clock In the
forenoon. and shew cause, II any they have, why
the same should not no proved. approved, and ri.
lowed rs the last will aud testament Of the said
deceased.
81 Attest. George u. Knowl'on, Register.
A true copy. Attest, Gsorge II. knowlton, Register
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At n Court OF Probate held ut saco, within
aud for the county OF York. on the hrst Tuesday
in December In the ear OF our Lord eighteen hun.
dred and sixty-one. by the Hon. Il. L. bourne,
Judge Of said Court,
JNLlZADETIl q. HILL. named Exccutrix In
will and testament ofyOHyH ILL. late Of kenne-
hunk. in said county, deceased, having presented
the same for probatei
ordered, That the said Executrix gre notice TO
all persons Interested ny causing copy 81 thsor-
der 10 be published three weeks successve!y In the
Union 4 Journal. printed ut Biddcford In said Coun.
~, that they may appear at q Probate Court TO he
held at Alfred In said County the drst Tuesday In
January next, at ten ofthe clock In the forenoon,
and shew cause. II any they have. why the said
should not be proved, approved and Al
lowed as the last will and testament VI the said de-
81 Attest, George II. Rnowlton, Register.
true copy, attest, George II. knowiton. Register.
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At d Court OF Probate held at Saco, within ana
for the county of York, ON the first Tuesday In
December, In the year or our Lord eighteen
hundred and slxty-one.by the i.va. L. L. Bourne.
Judge Of said Courts
HANNAH JONES. Administering OF the estate
III orsTEPHEN JONES. late OF Lebanon, In said
County, deceased, having presented her fret ac.
count Of the admins ration Of tie estate OF said
deceased, for allowance
10 ALI persons interested, by causing copy ofthis
order to be published In the Unionf Journal.
printed In Blideford, IN said county three weeks
successfully, that they may appear Mt Probate
Court To be held Mt Alfred In said county on
the first Tuesday In January next. ut ten VI the
clock In the forenoon. and shew cause W any they
have, why the same should not bs allowed.
81 Attest. Geore,o u. knowlton, Register
A true copy, Attest George II. KnOwlton, Register.
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REMOVAL.
4 FOREIGN PATENTS.

tFTER an extensive practice OF upwards Of %
n years continues 10 secure Patents In the United
States, also In treat Britain, France, and other
foreign countries. Caveats Specifications, Bonds,
Assignments, aud all Papers or Drawings Tor Ia
tents executed liberal terms and with despatch.
Researches made into American or Foreign works,
to determine the validity utility Of Patents or
lnyentivns--and legal or other advice rendered In
all matters touching the same Copies OF the claims
Of any Patent furnished by remitting One Dollar.
Assignments recorded Mt Washington.
The Agency Is not only the largest In New Eng
land hut through II inventors have advantages Tor
securing Patents, Of ascertaining the patentabity
OF inventions unsurpassed by, II not immeasura-
bly, superior To any which Can he offered them else
where. The testimonials below given prove that
none Is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT
OFFICE than the subscriber and as SUCCESS II
THE BEST PRO0FOF ADVANTAGES AND ABlL-
lTY, he would add that he has abundant reason to
believe, and can prove, that at no other office oi
the kind are the charges for professional services
so moderate. The Immense practice OF the sub
scriber during twenty years past, has enabled him
TO accumulate u vast collection OF specifications
and official decisions relative 10 patents.
These, besides his extensive library OF legal and
mechanical works, aud full accounts Of patents
granted In the United States and Europe, render
him able, beyond question: TO offer superior hcili'
ties for obtaining Patents.
All necessity Of journey to Washington To pro-
cure patent, and the usual great delay there are
thereby saved inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most eapabi,
and ,neess'fni practitioners with whom have had
official intercourse"
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
II have no hesitation In assuring inventors that
they cannot employ person more competent and
Trustworthy, and more capable Of putting their APP
plicatiOns In form to secure for them an early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner OF Patents.
"Mr II. II. Eddy has made for me TlIlRTEEN
applications ON all but one OF which patents have
been granted. and that II nor pending. such un.
mistakeable proof OF great talent and ability on
his part leads me to recommend all Inventors to
apply 10 him 10 procure their patents, ms they may
be sure of having the most faithful attention be-
slowed ON their cases. and at very reasonable char
ses" JOHN TAuGART.
During eight months the subscriber. in course OF
his large practice made on tmies rejected appica-
lions SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY one OF which
was decided In his tdror by the Commissioner Of
Patents. *. III. EDDY.
Boston, December 2, 1861. lyrjl
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II Divine Service will be held in Trinity
Church. (Episcopai) in Saco, on Sunday, Dec
22i, at iOi in the morning, and ? o'clock IN
the afternoon. The Rev. Mr.. EVANS, OF Bos-
ton, will oficiate Seats free. The public are
rcspectfully invited To attend. lwai
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AYERS
CATHARTIC
PILLS..

Az you alex, ksbls. assd
,,r,i,ls.singi Ap ,.a oal VI
oidei. wiIh ,vnr system de-
ranged. and yVur is'elings ur'
G, mlOIiaLlsl lhess sJmp
en-. air of,-n Ile psrluie ~
,sfha. iIines.. ZONE NJ a
siskn.-s Is sresping nIon yoa,
anl should be ateticd w .
tmcly u.e Of the riyht ten.
ely. Tale Ayers Pills, and
clssn.e out the dl-,t,le,et h.,
n.ors purity the llco.i, ard
let tie iiuhis b,"ys on unob-
strucici IN health again.
They stimulate the functions
Of tie l-oIy into 'igoron. 80
u,iiy, parity tie system fn.ni
a.. .l.IlMrA lfflis "A l.gH luAka
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,..,,., p,., far ARTIFICIAL Teeth.

Dr.. Mason, Dentist, is prepared to manufac-
ture and insert artificial teeth upon this new
and beautiful material for any who may desire
them. Specimens may be seen Mt his once,
and reference given to persons wearing tee'h
inserted upon IL. Teeth inserted upon TINS ma
,eri,l can be furnished at much lower prices
than on gold. an
SAco, Dec. 9th, 1861. Swoo
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HONEST INDUSTRY
Will receive its Reward J!
m YoU WOULD SECURE CONFIDENCE,
yEYER DEcEIpEy
E. II. MCKINNEY

Z. III. MCKINNEY
Would respectfully announce that he siIll eontin.
ues 10 execute the VERY BEST PICTURES NJ
Is new rooms, permanently established Al
Ne. 4 WASHINGTON BLOCK
A, my stay in this place Is altogether unlimited,
persons who may wish Pictures Of themselves or
friends, living or deceased, can be sure Of getting
them Finished In the hest style, by calling Mt my
rooms and my cork - warranted not TO fade or spot
large assortment Of Fancy Cases, Fancy and
Gilt Frames, constantly on hand and for sale Al
Wholesale and RETAIL at the lowest prices tor cash
sm sure I take the best pictures, and make them
as cheap as they can he obtained at any other
place sou or kusafltr. Bear In mind thatmy rooms
are permanent, and you will always find me there.
am. as usual, making Photographs OF all sizes
and prices plain or colored, the very best and on.
Nv REAL AMBROTYPES, Letter Ambrotypes !
Melainotypes. &c, &C. This Is the only place 10
the county where the Beautiful Card Pictures, Is
for Al 90, or full length for the same be oh.
tained. ~ A St.reoscopic Panorama IL at all
times ON FREQ exhibition.
MIR Mckinney would return his unqualified
thank. 10 his w-ctiIens Tor their liberal pat.
ronage and will expect 10 receive the same, Good
Pictures and prompt attention TO business Will So
cure il. All are cordially invited TO call.
T.. II. MCKINNEY.
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A wond.rfa, Little ,llcro.cope,

NJAGNIFYING small objects SO times, will he
vi sent 20 any applicant on receipt OF trsstyhrs
esaI In silver and one pink stamp. rive OF aiue.'
WOobwARD, DoxIS55, Philadelphia, Pa. i2wS2
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Al n Court Of Probate held at Saco. within
and for the county OF York, on the first Tuesday
of December. In the year OF our Lord eighteen
hundred and sixty-one, by the Hon. L. L. Bourne.
Judge Of said Court.
JOliN w. ADAMS, named Executor In certain
81 instrument, purporting TO be the last VIII sna
testament ofNITHINIEL ADAMS, late Of South
Berwick, In said county deceased having presented
the same for probate
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice to
all persons Interested, by causing q copy OF this
order to he published In the Union and Journal.
printed ut DiddefOrd, In said county, for three
weeks successfully, that they may appear at Pro-
hate Court 10 be holden at Alfred In said coun.
IT, on the first Tuesday In January next,at ten OF
the clock In the forenoon and shew cause. II any
they have, Why the said instrument should not be
proved, approved. and allowed as the lastwill and
testament Of the said deceased.
"a Attest. GEORGE II. Knowlton, Register
A true copy Attest, George H. Knowlton, Register,
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gpetiaI Motiees.
CHRISTMAS EVE.

Divine service will be held at Trinity (EpiscopaD
Church. Pleasant Street, saco, on
Tuesday Evening, 2tth in-t..ot o'clock.
An appropriate sermon will be delivered by Rev
Mr.. EVANS. The public are respectfully invited TO
attend. W'@
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At n Court of Probate held ut Saco, within and
Tor the county OF York, on the first Tuesday In
December la the year ofour Lord eighteen nun
dred and sixty-one. .by the Hon. 4. Il. Bourne.
Jud 20 OF said Court
JOsEPII A. HANSON, named Executor In acertain
u instrument, purporting 10 be the last VIII anI
testament OF ILFRED w. FEPGUSON,~ late OF
south Berwick, In said county. deceased, having
presented the same for prohatei
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice to
all persons interested, bycau.inSacopy oithis OF.
Union q Journal, printed at Biddeford In said
county, that they may appear at Probate Court
to be held at Alfred, In said county, on the hfst
Tuesday in January next, at ten of the clock In
the forenoon, and shew cause, IL any they have,
why the said instrument should not he proved.
approved, aud allowed Us the last will and tesla
liont Of the said deceased.
81 Attest, GeOrge II. Knowlton. Register
A true copy, Attest GEORGE II. knswlton, Register
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NOTICE.

The members Of the Third Class OF tho York
County Mutual Ere Insurance Company, are here
by notified. that the Directors Of said Company
have ordered an assessment on the members OF said
Third Class, payable on or before the LIST day OIL
February A. d. is62.
WILLIAM HILL, Treasurer.
South Berwick, Ne, Dee. u. 1861. sva
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At a Court of Probate held at saco, within and
for the county OF York. on the lrst Tuesday In
Decc,nber, Ia the year Of our Lord eighteen hun.
dred and sixty.one. by tho Honorable l.. L.
Bourne, Judge OF said Court.
MARIA VI. GOODWIN. widow OF WILLIAM
vi GOODRIN. late Of York. In said County, de-
ceased. having presented her petition TOT allow
ance out Of the personal estate OF said doceasedi
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice
10 ali persons Interested by causing copy ofthis
order to DO punished In the Union a Journal.
printed In BlddefOrd, In said county. three weeks
successiyely. that they may appear at . Probate
Court to be held ut Alfred. In said county, onltbo
arst Tuesday In January next, At ten " the eioeA
in the forenoon, and shew cause, fanny they nave,
why the same should not be allowed.
81 attest, George II. Knowlton, Register.
A true copy, Attest. Georse II. knowlton, Register
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opeus wide field Of danger. it should also
siimulate all other nations to exercise the
utmost forbearance.
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DISSOLUTION.

The firm heretofore existing between CHARLES
], CLEAvEs and B. L. NJ. KIABALL, under the
firm name OF Cleayes & Kimball, Is this day
dissolved.
Biddeiord, Dec. 5th, 1861.
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At q Court OF Probate held at saco, within
and for the county ofYOrk, on the hrst Tuesday
In December, IN the year OF our Lord eighteen
hundred and sikty.onc,Ly the Hon. L. Il. Bourne,
Judge Of said COurti
IN the petition of GEORGE D0NSHLL. Guar.
" dian OF CIROLiSE r.. GOODjgiS. yITH'L
~. GOODRIN, and NARY H. GOODWfS, minors
and children OF william GOODWIN. late oi York. IN
said County, deceased. praying for license TO sell
aud convey, at puhlio auction OF private sale, all
the right title and interest OF his said wards In
ard 10 certain real estate situated la York In said
county and the proceeds thereof ~ put 70 Interest
said real estate bens more iuly described In .aid
petitloni
ors.Ted. That the petitioner give notice thereof TO
all persons Interested In said estate, by causingA
copy VI this order to he published three weeks
excessively Ina the 0nion Y Journal, printed at
Blddefori, In said county, that thsy may appear
at Probate Court u he held st Airciin said cOun.
~, ON the first Tuesday In January next, at
ten Of the clock In the forenoon, and shew cause.
u any they have, why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
81 Attest. George u. Knowlton. Register.
true copy. Attest, George u. hnowlton. Register