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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14
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the existence of every government, essential
to preservation OF order and free institutions
and is US necessary to the states OF this I'm
ion as to any other government. The state
itself must determine what degree Oh iorce
the crisis demands. And ii the government
of Rhode Island deemed the armed opposition
30 formidable, and 30 ramiied throughout
the state. Ms TO require the use OF military
force and the declaration Of martial law, we
see no ground upon which this court can
question It's authority. 1t was state OF
war, and the established government resort
ed TO the rights and usages of war to main
tain itself and overcome the unlawful oppO-
sition. And in that state of things the OIL
GERS engaged in its military service might
lawfully arrest any one, who, from the In
formation before them, they had reasonable
grounds for supposing he might be en-
gagged in the instruction; and might order
a house to be forcibly entered and searched,
when there were reasonable grounds for be-
lieying he might there be concealed. With
out the power to do this, martial law and
the military array Of the government would
be mere parade, and rather encourage attack
than rcpel it.
1t is impossible to resist the conclusion
which a candid consideration OF the present
course of the Chief Justice forces. His SYM
pathies arc with the rebels, and he desires to
cmbarras as much as lies within his power,
the president and his cabinet by utterances
Of opinion which, ifthey do not cmanatc from
REASONABLE intentions, arc the results of an
intellect stimulated to evil by bitter preju-
dces which have waxed stronger and strong
or as the infirmities of ago have increased
We trust that when Congress meets, it will
take immediate steps to prevent uniricndly
judicial officers interposins obstacles in the
way of an early and complete suppression OF
this most unjustifablo rebellion.
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Y There Is very general suspicion in Saco
that the secret Of the recent reasonable articles
in the Democrat is to be found in the existence
Of law on the statute books Of our State rem
dering towns liable for any property that may
be destroyed by mob violence. The law may
be found in Sec. s Of the 1891 Chap. of the Re-
vised Statutes. Ifthis suspicion has any prob
able foundation, we are quite sure that the
Democrat may continue to circulate its treason
able matter indefinitely. II may advocate Sc
cesson forever, may invent lies Of the most
glaring character, may falsify history, and fol-
loving the example Of the federalists Of old,
rejoice II disaster should overtake our armies,
and declare, as they did, that set is not right
to rejoice over victories obtained in war;" in
fact do everything leading to treason but the
overt act. and it will fail Of making sale to
the publ, Of its type and presses.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14
WASHINGTON.
FRIDAY. June Z, 1861.

FRIDAY, June Z, 1861.
Several hundred regulars have left within
twenty-four hours for tho Relay House..
They will form portion Of one of the col
umns which are to operate against Harpers
Ferry.
A column Of Gen. Patterson's command
is approaching by way Of Hagerston. and q
column of Gen. McClellan's army is moving
from the West.
Help cannot come TO Gen. johnson from
Manassas Junction. for Gen. Mcdowell will
engage the whole attention Of the rebels
posted there. Nor can they DO reinforced
from Richmond and Norfolk, for Gen. But
Ter will DO dangerous foe to leave, even in
active, in their rear; and he will not remain
quiet. There are armed steamers enough in
the Potomac to threaten other approaches to
the capital Of the Old Dominion. Thus
three blows may DO struck ut once, and tho
enemy, scattered and distrctcd, will iall VIC
tins 70 the plans which the man whom Beau.
regard oontemptuously calls IN "Octoscna-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14

Y The Saco Democrat barely mentions the
death of Judge Douglas, dcvoting space little
more than square to notice of the event.
It devotes space to nearly seven columns OF
something worse than drivel emanating from
the editorial head. but gives only the space we
have stated to an event which 1t says "has cast
q sadness over the Gland" Since the Democrat
has gone over, body and soul, to the thieves,
plunderers, and rebels Of the south, and fight
ing their battles demands that Congress shall
withhold supplies for the war;" 1t turns its back
on all who have the patriotism to stand by the
country in time Of war. Its omission to notice
suitably the death Of Douglas, We regard as
evidence that it did not sympathize with him
in his desire for the integrity and preservation
of the Union.
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PATRIOTIC BIRDS. Capt. N. G. b. Dexter
has on his premises in Dexter street bird
house which is occupied by pair Of barn
swallows. Ono day last week his servant
girl left piece Of red ribbon on the sill OF o
window which was open, and during her ab-
senco from the room few minutes II mys-
tcriously disappeared and could not be found.
In the course Of the day II was discovered
waving from ono Of the upper windows OF
the bril- house, making quite respectable
looking flag for such an establishment and
It's occupants. No. much was thou Sht Of tho
circumstance, and when evening came tho
flag or ribbon had disappeared.
This could be accounted for by supposing
that 1t had blown away, but ON the flag re-
appearing the next morning curiosity was
excited, and watch established the fact that
the birds pulled the flag into the house every
evening and put 1t out every morning. Sew
eral persons have witnessed the operation
How the birds have fastened tho ribbon to
their residence IL not known. but II Is secure
there. Tho housing Of il for the night and
the exposing Of 1t to the breeze in tho MORN
ing had continued about week when wo
las, heard Of the patriotic doings Of these
little birds.-Pnrfuekei Gazette.
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FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
The Impending Battle IN Virginia.

The intelligence which Is daily received
over the wires from Washington, renders il
evident that general engagement may very
speedily be looked for between the Federal
troops in Virginia and the Confederate army
at or near Manassas Junction, or Harpcr's
Ferry. Outpost skirmishes have already
taken place, and the two armies are 80 neal
each other thata conflict cannot long be do.
layed. The Southern press is sanguine oil
approaching victory, and forctells the entire
triumph OF their cause, before the lapse OF
many days.
The relative position Of the belligerent
forces across the Potomac has not changed
materially since our last, though the impress
sion prevails everywhere that q serious col
lision cannot much longer DO delayed. The
Federal intrencbments beyond Arlington
House, opposite Georgetown, are being rap
idly strengthened cannon having already
been mounted on the embankment. Our
troops there look for an attack from the di-
rcction of Manassas Junction at any mo-
ment. The Federal and the rebel pickets are
also gradually approaching each other on
the Fairfax road.
lHO hittuuocao pap ouuctioh 10 uhIueotoh-
ably position of the greatest importance to
the cncmy-both Us respects tho safety OF
Iarper's Ferry and the city of Richmond
and they have fortified and garrisoncd it nc.
cordngly. 1t is well named "Gap," and
is surrounded with heights on all sides, af-
fording elevated and commanding positions
for artillery, and 1t is pretty well known
that at least seven heavy batteries have been
established on these heights, commanding in
most fearful manner the approaches from
Alexandria. Several of these batteries are
provided with heavy cannon, and are in po-
stion to do great execution upon an ap-
preaching army.
Gov. Letcher has ordered the entire force
of Virginia militia to the vicinity of Manas-
sas Junction.
1t is positively asserted that when for
ward movement is made by tho Union troops
on Manassas Junction, tho column will be
$4,000 strong. General Pattersons corps
will DO equally strong when it crosses the
Potomac.
1t is believed that the rebels have concen-
trated very strong force at Manassas Gap,
under the immediate command Of Beaure-
gard, and that they will make determined
stand.
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Parson Browniow's Opinion.

The eccentric Parson Brownlow fearlessly
discusses the rebellion in his paper, the Knox
vile Wing. lilo says:
"Tho mastering into Virginia Of twenty
thousand volunteers from the Southern States,
and tho joining Of them there by thirty thou
sand more, plainly indicate that conflict is
close at hand. The blow. when made, will
be terrible, hard and decisive. Nor will IL
terminate ut the capital Richmond will feel
it, Norfolk will perish, and Charleston will
crumble to ruins, while the stars and stripes
will again be run up ct Fort Sumter. This
Is the course the war will take, and tho hos
tile armies march upon Montgomery.
We believe tho attack will be made by tho
Southern army, and that this hurying 10
the scene Of war 10 for that purpose. II
such attack Is made, how terrible will DO tho
ayenging spirit Of the Northern army, out
ragged and insulted ~ they have been by our
charges Of cowardice, ruflianism and e1cmin-
acy We shuddcr at the thought Of what
is 10 follow, if the South shall bc no perfect
" insane MS to make this attack, and 10 pro-
woke march of tho Northern army into our
country. II will be a case In which, having
sown the wind. we must Of necessity reap tho
whirlwind. We feel for the thousands OF
young men in the Southern army, who have
been drummcd and fiied into this war, with
out once realizing the danger ahead.
We are not Of that class OF men who can
urge and stimulate the young men Of tho
South TO plunge bcadlong into this war, IN
der the false delusion and groundless hope OF
whipping out the North whose troops are all
towards, and low-down, inexperienced tribe
Of soup-caters and street loaiers. That tho
South will succeed in few opening brushes,
such M the taking Of Fort Sumter and tho
capture Of lIarTer's Ferry, rs vol as tho
mobocratic assault in Baltimore, We do not
doubt for one moment. But that In the end
the South Is to fail. VIC have no more doubt
than we have OF our being. The recent cen
sus furnishes proof Of this to any calm, Do
libcratc mind.
To this vast difference in men, let Us add
that Of MONTY, inventive skill, habits OF in
dustry, and the entire absence Of any elc-
ment OF domestic danger, and We shall find
the disparity infinitely greater. In strug-
glo between such contending partics-whieh
may God in his mercy avcrt-who that S
unparalleled. and not led astray by excite.
ment. can fail to zoe what must 10 tho end
We thus speak, because We are not mad , ana
wicked enough TO want TO eco our Iand
drenched in blood, and our young men s'a.sn-
tered BY thousands.
Wa have been studying tho character Of
ca r., ,hs last thirty years, and that, too,
- ,h a., .oercd biography Of his own writings,
III. ~ No comics that VIC hayo not como mp
~;tb any point in his character, or nature,
which warrants the belief that no will iden-
tiiy himself with the Southern Coniederaey
In this conflict. Tho war has been brought
about without any adequate cause"
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forces In Missouri. which, II done, the State
militia was TO DO disbanded. Gen. Lyon TO-
fused and Governor jackson took tho train
for Jefferson City, late in the evening.
Letters are daily received from Kentucky
full Of Union sentiments. A letter from
East Tennessee states thates that if the I'm
ionists there had been armed they would have
taken JEFF. Davis prisoner when he was
passing through to Richmond. The wife Of
the editor OF the Nashville Democrat has
reached Washington, having left In the
night. She represents that city rs CON-
pletely terror.stricken.
No union votes were allowed to be printed
andno union sentiments allowed to be utter
ed. All letters TO and from the North are
opened. The last American flag in that
city was over her own house. which the reb.
els obliged her to haul down.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14
FoRT MONROE.

Adyices from Fortress Monroe to juno g.,
state that there are 600 fugitive slaves in the
fortress, and at the camps ut Newport News
and Hampton. The U. s. forces at Fortress
Monroe number $4,000, including cavalry
and artillery. There are only nine men in
the hospital. Gen. Butler has prepared an
oath of allegiance, which every person from
Norfolk is required to take or BE- arrested rs
spy. The report that tho Mcrrimac frig-
ate had been raised had not reached the for
trcss on Friday. A rebel camp of three or
four thousand men was observed few miles
this side of Acquia Creek on Saturday.
A skirmish occurred at Hampton on Fri
day night last, between the pickets of Dur
yeas regiment and party Of rebels. Tho
pickets were driven in, when the Zouaycs
made dash at tho rebels and seized 100
muskcts. The enemy fled before any prison.
crs could be taken.
The steam cutter Harriet Lane on Wednes-
day engaged the rebel battery at Pie Point,
ut the mouth of the Nansemond River, near
ly opposite Newport News. This battery
has 10 or IL large guns, and is one of sever
al with which the rebels are fortifying James
River, with the hope of obstructing the ad-
vance of Butler on Richmond. In the en-.
gagement spoken of, only about 25 shots
were exchanged. One of them struck the
Harriet Lane and passed through her bull
warks; a splinter seriously injured one man,
and slightly wounded several Others. The
effect of her shots could not be accurately
known, but 1t is thought that several of the
rebels were killed. The other battery is u
short distance up James River, and it is evil
IDENTIFY the purpose Of the rebels to fortify
the shore at all points where our forces may
mako u landing, fearing that Gen. Butler
may land his forces on that side OF the river
with view of commanding tho rear OF Nor
folk, and cut of railroad communication
with Richmond and the South.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14

STEAM GRrsr Mill The public attention
is called to the advertisement Of" MILLING
in this paper. Our fellow citizens Mcrsrs'
Joel Roberts and lothian Perkins have just
completed and put in operation, at the cost
of some eight or ten thousand dollars, on the
corner of Main and LAconia streets in our
city. frst-class steam grist mill, containing
three run Of stones, and fitted up with all
the machinery requisite to do,as well custom
milling, as the manufacture Of -four on their
own account. The mill has been erected for
them by AR. Nathaniel Courier, a skillful
millwright, and everything about 1t, found
alton, building, and mill work is Of the most
substantial character. The engine is q 40
horse power and, we are told, works beauti-
fully. The chimney, which is ~ IL feet
high. is q very creditablc piece Of work, and
was built by Messrs. Stephen and Thomas
Locke. There isa good mill.yard, and moth.
ing appears to DO wanting, either in the con-
struc:ion Of tho mill or its surroundings
pesdcd for the easy transaction Of
tho milling business, either for customers. or
on account Of the cntcrprising proprietor.
We understand that 1t is tho intention Of
the owners at an early day, and as soon as
tho necessary arrangements can be perfectcd,
to manufacture -four on their own account,
as well Us grind wheat for Others. They
have now in operation two run Of stones for
the grinding Of corn and other grains. and in
a few days will be prepared to manufacture
flour. We trust that tho enterprise which
they have undertaken will prove success
full ono and are glad to notice this addition
to the business Of our city.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14

KrrrKRr NAVY YARp.-Therc is great nc.
tivity in our Navy Yard at Kittcry. Over a
thousand men are employed there in the
various departments OF the yard. The
building of two new war steamers there and
tho repair Of other government vessels vii
keep things lively there this summer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14

~ The Governor of Illinois has appoint
ed o. ii. Browning, Senator, to gil the va
cancy occasioned by Mr.. Douglas death.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14

Our consul at London, Hon. F. II. Morse,
has purchased, in behalf Of our state, 1000
Enfield rides.
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Since the above article was prepared we
have received the Portland Advertiser of June
10, 1860, containing under the expressive
head of Z" fancy vs.. fancy long quota
ton from an opinion given by the same
Chief Justice fancy in case arising out Of
the Dorr Rebellion in 1884, a report ofwhich
may be found in the seventh volume of How.
ards U. S. Reports. The Advertiser we'll
says" the whole cast of thought and cause
ofargumentatiOn in the opinion are o per-
feet antithesis to his late opinion in the Mer-
ryman case" Want Of space prevents US
from copying the opinion, We give only a
few extracts.
After the President has acted and called
out the militia, is circuit court OF the
United States authorized to inquire whether
his decision was right? Could the court
while the parties were actually contending
in arms for the possession Of the govern
ment, call witnesses before it and inquire
which party represented majority Of the
peopleH II it could, then 1t would become
the duty Of the court provided il came to
the conclusion that the president had decid.
I'd incorrectly to discharge those who were
arrested or detained by the troops in the
service of the United States or the govern.
ment, which the President was endcavoring
to maintain. If the judicial power extends
50 far, the guarantee contained in the Con-
stitution OF the United States is guarantee
of anarchy, and not of order.
When citizens of the same State are in
arms against each other, and the constituted
authorities unable 10 execute the laws, the
iutcrposition Of the United States must be
prompt or il is of little value. The ordinary
course Of proceeding in courts of justice
would be utterly unfit for the crisis. And
the elevated Office OF president, chosen rs he
is by the people Of the United States, and
the high responsibility no could not fail to
feel when acting in case Of 30 much mo-
mcnt, appear to furnish rs strong safeguards
against willful abuse Of power Us human
prudence and foresight could well provide.
At all events, 1t is conferred upon him by
the Constitution and laws Of the United
States, and must therefore, DO respected and
enforced in its judicial tribunals.
And in answer to the question how Tar n
State may 90 in the exercise of its authority
to put down rebellion without interference
on the part Of courts, the judge then said;
"And undoubtedly a state may use its
military power to put down an armed insur'
rcction too strong to DO controlled by the
civil authority. The power is essential to
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-06-14
TIE WEST.

The news from Cairo is important, and
presages an attack by the rebel army upon
that quarter. On Friday afternoon, scout
ing parties Of Gen. Pillows forces had ar
rived as far North us Island No. ], only four
miles below Cairo.
The Southern troops were moving up rap
idly ON both sides Of the Mississippi, with
the evident design Of making an attack on
Cairo.
The troops there are ready to receive them,
and VIC need not be surprised to hear Of u
decisive engagement.
Gen. Prcntiss, the commander of the Fed
cral forces at Cairo, is determined that APP
pcals to him from Union men in Kentucky,
for protection from the outragcs of the Sc
ccssionists, shall not DO made III vain.
Tho number of U. 5. troops IN the West,
distributed ut Cairo, st. Louis and other
places, is put down by letter from Cairo at
3S,Sll-SOO of which arc cavalry, 1900
rifles, 1900 artillery, and the rest infantry.
Tho U. S. steamer Brooklyn is engaged in
enforcing strict blockade Of the mouths Of
the Mississippi.
Official letters dated May 20, state that
great preparations had been made for an at
tack on Fort Pickens, which was at that
time hourly expected, and tho Wyandotte
had been sent to Key West for troops, and
afterwards placed in a position where she
could render the most aid. Previous to that
time General Bragg was notified that the
Fort was strongly blockaded, and vessels
would DO dealt with according to the laws
against violating blockadcs. To this Gen.
Bragg replied, but received no answer.
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POLITICAL KIND FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

rian''has formed ain q shabby little Office"
and which "his armed rabble" will execute.
We have good reason to believe that DO.
fore many hours q column Of 1000 men will
march from this city towards Harper's Ferry.
About 1000 will be District volunteers. OF
the remainder, the New Hampshire regiment
and the Rhode Island battery will form a
part. The whole will be commanded by Col.
Stone, Of the l4th Infantry.
The precise hour Of starting, which has
been postponed from time to time, is not yet
definitely determined. This column will
probably have no more serious task than that
Of interrupting the fugitiyes driven by other
commands from Harper's Ferry.
Other regiments in addition to those named
are under marching orders.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-15
Major Ande rson Resisting the 1ntreattes
of His Relatives.

Major Anderson Resisting the E1ntreaties
of His Relatives.
The Charleston. correspondent of the
New York Times, writing on the 4th
inst, says:
While the present Sumptef garrison
were at Fort Moultrie, | had the good
fortune to become acquainted with some
Of the more intelligent of the soldiers
and their wives. Strolling through
King, (the shopping street of Charles
ton, | met several of these women, who
were bound On what all women haze a
perfect penchant fora shopping e1cur-
sian-I Joined one Of them, and a com
pliment to her bright-eyed little 'Rob-
ert Anderson" opened the mother $
heart, and she became quite communi-
cative concerning Sumpter and itS he
roic defenders
She said the Major had been besaught
as Southern man, both by his wife and
her brother, Major Clinch, to resign and
retire ere the bloody conflict commenced
Once when they were both there on Il
brief visit, the entreaties became so i'm
Fortunate that Anderson forbade them
both ever to visit him again unless they
promise "never to attempt to infict on
his manhood such an ihdelible stain"
[ asked her if her husband and his
companions were really to be relied on
if the attack should be made. "Do you
know; sir" said she, with flashing eyes,
"that our commander called every officer
and soldier, few days since, and begged,
as personal favor, that if any one
among them felt that he held a forlorn
hope, that he was at liberty at that mo-
ment to resign, and he should be sent to
Charleston in safety? Every man stepped
forward and signed a paper, prom
ising, if need be, to shed the last drop
of blood in defense of their beloved com
mander and the fort"