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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
"The Union as it was"

Hon. A. j. Hamilton, recently member
OF Congress from Texas. and thoroughly
Union man, recently escaped from that hot
bed Of treason which produces such fellows
as Wigfall, and in Brooklyn, few evenings
since, he made a speech, and at the risk oil
being denounced for disloyalty to tho mod
ern democratic creed. we give the following
extract:
And now. fellow citizens, the question is,
is it proper, is it practicable, to restore
things as they wcrei 1t is fashionable
term here 10 say. ave arc for the Constitu-
ton as it IL. and for the Union US it was. -
The Constitution as it Isl Yes. The Union
as It was! No (rhis was said with much
feeling and earncstness, and drew down tn,
multuous applause.) invoke the aid OF
the loyal people IN restoring the Government
Of the United States. But, fellow citizans,
if you had the power, and were to tender 10
me tonight the restoration Of the Union us
it existed in the State Of Texas in 1861, l
would not thank you for the boon. H. De-
cause cannot measure my own conscience
or judgement with these OF my neighoor' OF
Of majority Of my neighbors, am to be
looked upon with GOODNESS, suspicion and
aversion; II am to he insulted and spit up.
on by the children Of my nelghbors. whom
may have handled on my knees, thinking
that they would, at least, remember me with
kindness az their fathers neighbor and
friend; II I am to be looked upon as some.
thing loathsome, because | cannot believe
that slavery is tho beginning and end OF oil
legitimate government, if, above all, can
not say what believe, that there are eI.
cesses and abuses in respect to that institu-
ton which ought to DO looked to; II, IN
short, because might say what Washington
said, believing 1t, what Jefferson wrote, and
what all the good and great men Of that day
believed. am to be stigmatized as traitor,
and made to suffer traitors doom; it that
is to be the result Of the "Union, rs it
was" want no such Union.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Us. Sanitary Commission.

VPresident Lincoln, in company with
Gen. Mcclellan and others visited the battle
field of South Mountain, the 4th inst.
At Frederick, Md, he was enthusiastical-
ly welcomed by the people and made few
remarks to the assembled multitude. He
called upon the wounded Gen. Hartsuff, and
soon after left for Washington amid the
cheering of the throng of citizens and
soldiers, to whom he briefly returned thanks,
saying:
"Pellow citizen: I see myself surrounded
by soldiers. and little further of | note the
citizens Of this good city of Frederick, anx.
ious TO hear something from me. ] can only
say as did five minutes ago, 1t is not proper
for the to make speeches in my present posi-
ton. return thanks to our soldiers for the
good service they have rendered, for the en-.
ergy they have shown, the hardships they
have endured, and the blood they have shed
for this dear Union of OURS. i also return
thanks not only to the soldiers bur to the
good citizens Of Maryland, and to all tho
good men and women in this land, for their
devotion to our glorious cause. say tins
without any malice in my heart to those
who may have done otherwise. May our
children and our children's children to
thousand generations continue to enjoy the
benefits conferred upon us by united coun.
try, and have cause yet to rejoice under those
glorious institutions bequcathed us by WASH
ington and his compeers. Now my friends,
soldiers and citizens, l can only say once
more farewell"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

Lxn,voy.-This town. situated on the New
Hampshire line. has done nobly in response
20 the calls of the Government. Her quota
of the call for 800. 900 Of three years men
was 90. and 20 these the town paid bounty
of $3.50 each. The quota for the nine
months men was 40. and these were prompt
" raised. and to them bounty Of 900 was
paid. Twenty-Five OF these went into old
regiments. and the balance are now at Camp
Abraham Lincoln near this city. Tho mon
ey to pay the bounties was all raised in tho
town, without resort to banks. individual cit
liens furnishing It in SUNS varying from $50
to $1,000, taking town scrip in exchange.-
When il is remembered that about GO men
from this town have enlisted In New Hanp-
shire, and still others in the regular service
or in the navy, il will be conceded that Leb-
anon has done her duty.-Prea.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Tho Address of the Loyal Governors.

We print on the first page Of this paper
tho address of tho loyal Governors to the
President. OF this address the New York
Tribune says:
1t assures Mr.. Lin,oln Of unqualified sup.
port in oil lawful measures for the suppress
sion of the Rebellion; Of hearty acqnies-
cencc In all laws passed or that may DO pass
ed to preserve the life Of the nation; most
heartily indorses the Emancipation Procla-
nation and demands the extinction OF sla.
very rs war necessity; advises the raising
of 100, 900 reserves after the acquisitions al.
ready made are filled; and thanks our brave
officers and soldiers for their heroic sacrifices
in the cause Of the Republic. This address
the official result Of tho nuch-abused
meeting at Altoona-is the most conclusive
answer to the yenomous SANDERS flung at
the Governors by the rcbel-synpathiring
press Of the North.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
The Murder in Strong.

We do not understand that any new or i'm
portant disclosures are yet made public with
reference TO the late horrible AFFAIR in Strong.
DOYLE, who IL under arrest for the murder,
is represented US remarkably cool and collect
ed. A gentleman who converted with him
Yesterday states that he talks Of the villain
who committed the act with the utmost as
surance. lie prophecies the arrest OF some
second party, and hints that something is
coming out He had quarrel, as we are
informed, with man about week prior to
the date of the murder. and the two parties
came to blows. lie says III this man Is ar
rested, he does not want him confined in the
same room with himself because he carries
knife All this may or may not DO mere
tumble of meaningless words.
We learn that Doyle's clothing, which has
been under analysis in Boston, has been re-
turned. The verdict Of the analyst 10 that
.tbo blood on Doyle's clothing is human
blood It is stated that Doyle is uan OF
unusually strong animal passions. The gen.
cral sentiment in franklin county 10 strong
against Doyle, but we do not know that there
is any but vague proof yet published against
him.
We gather from an authentic source the
following facts. which with some minds would
place Doyle in suspicious light. He was
seen short time after the murder must have
been committed coming from under bridge.
WHY was he out of the usual road, and un.
der ths bride? Might he not have been
washing in the water Of the brook? Tow.
ard evening, when the girl was missed and
search was instituted, Doyle said she would
soon be back
Tho next day he was with two Others con.
tinuing the search. One of them proposed
to 20 in particular direction. Doyle op.
posed his going that way, saying they had
been over the same ground dozen times and
had found no trace. Nevertheless his com.
panion went the way proposed, and 1t was he
who discovered the body-at that very time
and In that very locality in which Doyle per-
sisted In asserting no trace could DO found
However. on the discovery Of the body, pres.
emily. Doyle was on the spot.
He said to gentleman standing by the
murdered body, Il am glad did not do 1t.
lie also added, My God, wish | could
prove where was yesterday. Leici'tOn
Journal.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Report or the Committee on Work.
ing Oxen.

There were six yokes Of oxen entered for
premium, but only three yokes were brought
forward to exercise in drawing. or these
one pair brown white faced oxen 5 years old
girth feet s inches, owned by Franklin
Seaman, Of Saco, and driven by VIM.
Warren, drew ON a common drag 4lSO lbs.
stone and IL men in addition, probably weigh
ing $50 lbs each. The cattle were compact
" built and showed good training. We
award to Mr.. Scamman the LIST premium Of
$500.
One yoke dark brown oxen, owned by
John Q bennett Of BiddefOrd, girth feet 8
inches, well propOrtiOned and matched, drew
the load Of stone 1850 lbs. well, but no
other weight was put on. We award to
Mr.. bennett the SOciOty's Ind premium Of
$500.
One yoke Of red oxen, girt : feet S inches,
owned by Nathaniel Milliken, Buxton, dri'-
en- by the owner, drew the load Oh stone
well, and the committee regret they have no
premium in money, bat award one copy of
the last volume of GoOdale's Report for
1861.
Ono yoke entered by Thomas Smith o!
Biddeford, deep red cattle. we'll matched and
bull, for wOrk-One yoke by Hiram Hill,
saco. and one yoke by John t. Davis OF Bid
deford-all we'll built for labor and endur-
ancs--and shows that great improvements in
working oxen has been attained. Weaward
one vol Of the sccretary's last report to each.
The three last yokss did not exercise in
drawing, consequently we could not judge 50
well Of their capacity for labor.
G. A. HAMMOND,
IyoRY BIcEFoRD,
NATHANIEL EMERY,
Com. on Working Orsn.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Apples for the Hospitals.
Central OrrIcr, SANITARY COMMISSION. !
WASHINGTON. October Cd, 1862. {

The inquiry being frequently made vheth-
or tho Commission wishes to receive apples
for the use Of the wounded, it should imme
diately DO published, as widely as possible,
that dried apples cannot be sent to Its depots
10 too large quantities. Town and village
Relief Societies are requested to make ar
ransements for pairing, cutting, and drying
by their members, and such volunteer assist.
ance as they can enlist, and to notify farm
ers that they will receive such good fruit as
they may be disposed to offer and are unable
themselves to properly prepare. Dried ap.
Piles may be sent in barrels or boxes, or in
strong bags marked ITO be kept dry
DRIED fruits Of other kinds, and all good
canned fruits, will be very acceptable
FRED. Law 0LNsrE,p, General Sec'y.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

- Those who arc really in earnest to
crosh tho rebellion, to whatever party they
have heretofore belonged, and have been COM
plstsly exercised of the devil of sympathy
with the Southern traitors, are giving the
Presidents proclamation hearty support
The Lewiston journal says that Eat meet
ing in Ssarsport few evenings since, to en-
dorse the Presidents proclamation, Col.Nick-
erson, of the l4,h regiment of Name volun'
teers, who had just returned from New Or
leans on brief furlough, gave an able and
patriotic address, heartily endorsing the proc
Iamation, and was warmly applaudsd. Col.
n. Is strong Democrat"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

ETA Subscriber" and perhaps we'll
wishing friend, writes us to inquire "why We
advertise patent medicines" We will here
and now answer him that we do not. Our
readers are aware that we have for years ex.
cluded every thing Of the sort, and the only
seeming exception that we know Of is the
advertisement Of DR.. j. G. Aver 4 Co. 'srcm-
edies, which now stands in our columns. II
our friend does not know we will inform him
that these are not "patent" or even secret
medicines. Their composition has been made
as publicly known as any other scientific fact,
and has moreover had the approval Of the
highest medical authority in the land. But
what affords us perhaps still greater conf
dence in their worth is our personal knowl-
edge of the man who makes them, and the
results that have followed from their use {;
results as familiar to our readers and to the
whole community as they are to ourselves.
1t has been our privilege to know Doctor
Aver ever since he graduated from the Penn.
University in the same class with one OF our
personal friends, nor have we ever ceased to
watch with interest his singular success in
and untiring devotion to the noble profession
he has chosen. II any body will tell us
what we can advertise of more interest to
our patrons than remedies that will cure
them when they are sick, We shall cheeriully
give it the benefit Of our circulation.-1dm-
arora [Ill.l Baptist.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Report OF the Ladies' Committee.

The Ladies' Committee would express their
qualification at the unexpected display Of
useful and fancy articles at this exhibition.
They would also heartily thank those who
have from year to year so generously given
their assistance in rendering the Hall at
tractiye.
Having attended to their duties, they
make the following awards
Hook Hill, Biddeford, Case Manuiactur-
cd Worsted, Sl,OO
Mrs. s. +. Shaw, Saco, one Burr Basket,
,25
Mrs. d. Jeasrds, KennebunkpOrs, . CrOch.
ct Bibs, ,25
Crochet Edging. ~
Mis- Julia Fiske, Biddoford, Embroidery
so
Mis- Olive Eiskc, Biddsford, Embroidery,
Gratuity 30
Mrs. Jane ouinby, Bidderord, Sofa Pill
low, 80
Mrs. Quinby. Biddetord, Slippers, Is
Mrs. Z. ID. Merrill. BiddefOrd, Tidy. %
Mr.. Israel L. Smith, Biddeford, Eubroid-
cred Flannel, 30
Miss Olinda Emery, BiddeiOrd, Plants,
Dip. :.
Mis- Abba smith, Biddcford, Pin Cushion,
Mrs B. Eastman, Biddeford, Tidy, rs
Miss NJ. Cleayes, Saco, Toilet Set and
Mats, 90
Miss Mary Towle, Saco. Sofa Pillow, ,25.
Mrs. Z. d. Edwards, BiddefOrd, Ottoman
covers, 30
Mrs. E. d. Edwards, BiddeiOrd, Pair Col
lars, 20
Wrought band, 20
Wrought Skirt. Diploma,
Scarf, 20
Miss Sarah Gaines SacO, Tidy, Diploma,
Toilet Cushion, 20
Mis-, Anna H. pas,en, saeO, Slippers,
Miss Augusta washSurnc, SacO, Fancy
Cro-s, Diploma.
Miss Augusta washburn, sAcO, Tatten
Collars, ,25
Miss Emily Kiuball, Dayton, DO. Needle
Work, rs
Miss s. L. Curtis. Wells. Mat. .25
Miss Mary S. Smith, BiddefOrd, Shell
Monument. Dip.
Mis- S. Hooper. Biddetord. Tatten IS
Mis- Nelly Dodge, Tat,en Collar, so
Miss T.. Wentworth, Bddeiord, Lamp
Mat, rs
Mis-. Emma Wentworth, Toilet Cush.
ions, ,25
Ottoman, Dip.
Miss Nelly Geary. saco, Rug, gra-
tuity so
Mis- Julia Libby, BiddefOrd. Crochs, Ii.
dy. Dip.
Shawl. so r.
Bible Cushion, so
Ottoman, 80
Nelly King, Saco. CrochetScarf Us
Mrs. Jane Swestssr. Saeo, Embroidered
c,,...,s IS
Kin. Julia Bradbury. Saeo, Slippers so
Mis- Catherine Foss, Saco. ono Quilted
Skirt ~
Mrs. J. Welsh. one Flannel Blanket 80
Mrs. NJ. II. Smith, Lyman. 0tsoman.2o
Mrs. Henry whismOre, Biddsiord' oBsr'
Jacket, 10
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Tho Duty OF Sustaining the Govern
ment.

We have always believed that the present
administration, compelled as it is to put
forth the whole energies Of the nation, in or
der that the government may be triumphant
over treason and rebellion, has great and all
absorbing claims to the support OF the peo-
pie of the loyal States. Upon this point we
give the following which we find in the Ban
gor Courier:
"The duty Of sustaining the government
was never more imperative upon all good and
loyal citizens than now. A new and import
ant step has been taken in the prosecution OF
the war. and one which 1t is hoped will have
great effect in gripping the resources Of the
rebels, and in bringing the contest to close.
As to the policy of this step there has been
differences of opinion-many honest and sin.
cerc opposers-many who have been actual
ed by party bitterness or prejudice against
color. As long as this measure was not de.
termincd upon, however, arguments against
its adoption, or denuuciation Of its line OF
policy could do but little actual harm. so
long as the main principle Of sustaining the
government was conceded and maintained
Bat when, after long consideration, thePres-
ident has become convinced that the life OF
the nation requires the death Of slavery, and
deliberately proclaim' emancipation by an Of
fetal act OF the Executive us 'o' war
the only alternative to which being the
prompt return OF the rebel States to their al
legiance-when this Is DONE we say as a
solemn act of Government, II IS the duty OF
every loyal citizen to waive his doubts and
his objections, so far at least as not to oHer
opposition by word or deed. Opposition by
argument cannot possibly produce reversal
of the decision which has been made-o"' II
such opposition should be made BY large
class. or by whole political party. It might
encourage the rebels to believe that the gov
erument cannot or viii not carry out the de-
cree !; and would thereby prevent any posi-
BILE submission on their part. Ii would also
have n mos, Injurious effect upon the moral
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

A IIERoIc MornEs. AN incident occurred
In our harbor ono day last week which de-
serves to he recorded. In one OF the vcs-
sell. that lay OF at anchor, the captains &ilc
and child. boy some FIVE or six years old,
were on board alone. tho captain and crew
being ashore. The child while playing up
on the deck fell overheard. Hearing his
cry, the mother ran upon deck, and scream-
ing that her child was overheard. instantly
jumped into the water and succeeded in reach.
ing him. %
Though unable to swim, che succeeded by
remarkable presence Of mind, In keeping
herself and child from drowning until res
cued by some OF tho crew oil q neishborins
vesscl.-Prog. Age.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
Wido Awakes Asleep.

Orpheus c. Kerr has pcrpetrated many
good things. but tho following from his pen
will have frequent perusal:
1t is the "Union as it was " that we want
my boy, and those who have other articles To
sell are hereby accused OF being accursed alb
olitionists. was talking the other day to
"a venerable Congressman from Maryland,
who had just arrived to protest against tho
disturbances of mail facilities between Balti'
more and the Capital Of the Southern Con-
federacy, and says he, "lf thought that
this war was to he waged for the purpose OF
iniuring the Southern Coniederacy. rather
than to restore the Union rs IL was, should
ut once demand more mileage OF the Govern
mcnt, and repeatedly inquire what has be-
come OF all the wide awakes."
As he uttered the last horrible threat, my
boy, was impressed with something ddrkly
democratic. Too many of the wideawakes
Of the last campaign are Indeed last asleep
now. when their country needs them. saw
one of them sluinbering near Culpepper
Court House last week. He was sleeping
with his right arm twisted in the spokes OF
a disabled cannon wheel. and a small pur.
pic mark was on his right temple. But he
was alone in his forgetful sloth, my boy. for
near him, and rigidly grasping his right
hand, was Democrat, slumbering too!
The sight. remember. rendered me so
honestly indignant that could not help
pointing It out to the chaplain. The chap
lain looked moment at the Fusion Ticket
before US.
"They sleep for the aag," said he softly,
sand may its stars shed pleasant dreams up
on their loyal souls forever"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
REPORT OF TIE TRIAL OF GEO. q. HERsrr, by
James NJ. w. Yerrinton.

REPORT OF TIE TRIAL OF GEo. q. HERsEr, by
james NJ. w. Yerrinton.
Probably no case Of poisoning has created
greater interest in this country than that
which forms tho subject Of the volume OF
which the above is the title. Hcrsey was in.
dicted for the murder Of Betsey Frances Tir-
rell before the Supreme Judicial Court Of
Massachusetts; and this volume contsins n
full and complete report Of tho case, giving
the indictment, evidence, arguments OF coun-
sci, the hearing on motion in arrest OF juds.
mcnt. the prisoners petition for commu'a'
ton Of sentence, the death warrant, officers
re.urn upon it. and his CONFESSIONAL. VIII
liams & Co. For sale by Iodsden. Factory
Island, Saco.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

EXPEDITIONS are in circulation. in this
State, asking for the reinstatement Of Com
n,ander Prebls. recently dismissed from the
service for alleged gross negligence in al.
lowing the rebel privateer ovisto to run the
blockade into Mobile hsrbor.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
U. 3. Sanitary Commission.

The following contributions have recently
been received for the benefit Of our sick and
wounded soldiers, and not before acknowledge
ed. My work is done in this State for the pre-
sent, but being detained in Portland by Ill
health, shall be most happy still to re:eive
and forward oil willing donations.
W. II. HApLEr, Special Agent,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

ga new asteroid was discovered on Sept.
&c, by Henry NJ. Parkhurt, Of New York.
II is in the constellation Pisces, and 10 OF the
eleventh magnitude.
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ga yoke Of oxen belonging to John
IIaslam, Jr., of Waltham. weighing 1900
pounds only, hauled on the Fair Grounds.
Tuesday. drag load Of stones weighing
4,037 pounds. -Ellarorth American
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ayAdverusers are particularly request
,a 70 hand in their advertisements as early in the
week a. possible. In order TO secure their in'sr-
ala, they must be received by Wednesday noon.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-06-19

Charles Partridge Of Now York, pub
lisbes in the Tribune conservation with
the spirit Of Andrew Jcckson, which he
says occurred on the 24tb OF January,
1861. 1t is a pity it was no. made pub
liz before j. was half fulfilled. Old Hick
ory wrote as follows through medium:
Like sickened snail has our Executive
buchanan sat upon tis bench, till the
waters of revolution and madness have
nearly drowned our glorious country /;
and now what is TO besdons9 Nothing,
nothing, by the high heavens, but the
iron mouth and the needle points to drivs
II back. AS God lives, the very cotton
viii be dytd in blood ere lis next har-
Rest.,J .s g, gssrs.. ~ = ~ ~.
Question Which will blood begin to
flow? - st'ls'1 e'r1-79 .' '''a,1
Answer---I fear before the advent Of the
next Adminiifaliod. They are madIhey
can't wait. o for fifty thousand halters?
Que5iion-Will the South attempt to
take the capital?
Answer--Notby an organized force
Lincoln will be peaceably inaugurated at
Washington. Yet, amid general cOnfa'
sion.
,Quss,i0p-Please say how and vAsn
tLe war willbegin. A @ ga M
VtsAua#ef do you mean WHERE? Yes.
The regular contest will begin by a
righteous effort on the part Of the Ad.
miniatration 10 protect its property at
Oharleston;.next on The waters of great
Mississippi.
Question-TIow long will the war con-
tinue, and what will be the resulR --4
Answer-Fourteen monlhsj a xiping
out Of the slave system. -
aQueslion--Do you see anything for me
10 do or say in this orisis?' af'9f ,a''
Answer-Only all you can TO prop up
md strengthen these sentiments;
Isl. God and our duty.
I'd. Our Union aud its Constitution.
81. Death to traitors. f-lt '-.
sPis all sad, sad, sad: but we must no
weep, but be up and doing.
Question--Do you think Lincoln will
be sufficient for the crisis! er..
Answer-I know no man more capable
would to God he were there now. Finn
yet just; patriotic, Yet moderate; fearless
| yet upright: Ny imotio at this time is
Art gives us means, and God the strength
to apply the match. ss,,-rhs7