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II Mausfcld's Dispcusatory says that
most Of tho Sarsaparilla Of the shops is inert
and worthless. DR.. Aver in his writings on
this drug states that not only is 1t inert rs
found in tho shops, but so also arc most Of
preparations from IL, or bearing its name.
Ho shows, however, that this fact arises from
the uso of worthless varieties, or unskilful
preparations by incompetent men that tho
true Medicinal sarsaparilla (Sarza Smilax
off.) Of the tropics, when freshly gathered in
ths bud, is one Of the most cfectual altera-
tivcu We possess. Comb ined with othor sub
stances Of great Alternative power. like Iodine.
S,illingia. Dock &C., II makes Ayers Comp.
Ext. Of Sharp. which We have reasons to
believe is ono Of tho most cifectual remedies
for humors, skin diseases and for purifying
the blood which has ever yet been found BY
anybody.-Bangor Me Mercury. o..
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

FrScs.-0ne Of the earliest tasks that can
claim tho farmers attention is repairing fem
Cos Systematic managers, whose farms are
divided by common rail structures. after
having determined how long they will con-
tinue, say six years, divide their whole farm
into six parts, and repair sixth each year
this keeps all in good order without further
trouble, and with out having too much to
attend to one season, and but little another.
Board fences should bc annually examined
throughout their whole length and loose
boards nailed tight. New board fences should
never be battencd on the face or joints over
the post. as the practice tends to cause decay |;
but in the course OF fifteen or twenty years,
when the ends begin to rot and become loOs-
cncd, bat.cns will secure and mako them
strong Tor several years longer. 1t farmers
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

WMrs. Brown olopcd from Baltimore.
tho other morning. with Mr.. Jones. Mr..
Brown got an inklin Of what was going on,
stationed himself ut tho depot, and as tho
train with tho loving pair moved OF, OK
claimed: "GoOd I'm glad you're going /;
hurrah for mo!" This was too much for
tho tcnder.heartcd Mrs. Brown. She quar-.
relied with her scduccr got OF ut tho first
station, walked back to Baltimore, and now
is dear, devoted Mrs. Brown. v lai-ias0
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MORNING. AT ONE DOLLAR FIFTY CENTS IN AD
B1DDEFoRD, MAINE, FRIDAY MORNING,

.Ycs,' said Susy; that was the difference
between his case and yours M -r.,L
We cbatted for time. At last began
Miss Susy, ! came up this evening to toll
You that IL .,. .....,
How she was listening! A bright though,
struck me. would tell her Of my journey
and in tho emotion she was sure to bctray, II
would be easy to declare my love. .g.
Miss snsy., said,,.I am going to thu
West to-morrow.' laia.rr 1all vl1. y.U
She swept her hands across the keys Of The
piano into stormy polka. 1 tried to sct
her face, but her curls fell over it. I wa,
prepared to catch her If she tainted OF "a
comfort her il she wept. listened for the sob
| fancied the music was intended to conceal
but, throwing back the curls with asuddeu
toss, she struck the last chord on the piano
and said gaily-
'Going away?' .-r... ..,t r.a.
YES, for some months. ~ .. .t.
Dear me, how distressing! Stop at Ben
sons, and order me somc extra pocket hand
kerchiefs for this melancholy occasion. will
your s a.rfHu . .r..-
You do not seem to require them,' l said
rather piqued. Il shall stay some months.
well, write to pa, won't you? And II
you get married, or die, or anything, please
let us know
Il have an offer to be partner in a law
Office, in the West, l said, determined to try
her, sand il accept 1t, as l have some
thoughts of doing, l shall never return
Her face did not change. The old saucy
look was there as spoke; but noticed that
one little hand closed convulsively over her
watch chain, and the other fell upon the keys
making for the first time discord.
'Going away forever? she said with sad
tone, that made my heard throb.
miss Susy, I hoped you, at least, would
miss me, and sorrow in my absence
She opened her eyes with an expression Of
profound amazemcnt.
I?'
Yes, it might change all my plans, if my
absence would grieye you.'
Change oil your plans?'
sYcs, l hoped-thought-'
Oh! that earnest, grave face. My cheeks
burned, my hands and feet seemed to swell,
and felt cold chills all over me. could
not 90 on. broke down for the third time.
There was an awkward silence. Iglanccd
at Susy. Her eyes were resting on nv hand,
which lay on the arm Of the sofa. Tho con-
trast between the black horse-lair and the
flesh seemed to strike her.
what pretty little hand!' she said.
A most brilliant idea now passed through
my brain.
You may have it If you WILL said I, offer
ing it to her.
QUO TOOK ~ DetWcch her o"h hahuo, "hu
toying with the fingers, said
MAY ~
Yes, if you will give me this one.
and raised her beautiful hand to my lips
She looked into my face. What she reat
there cannot say; but il ever eyes tried tc
talk, mine did. Her color rose. tho white
lids fell over the glorious eyes, and tho tiny
hand struggled to free itself from my grasp
Was fool enough to release it3
What said l know not; but / dare say
my wife can tell you. Five minutes later
my arm cncircled the blue dress, and tht
brown curls fell upon my breast. X.
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rSCapt. Boggs Of "varopa" fsmc, Is now

.g tECapt. Boggs Of "varopa" fame, Is now
In command Of the steamer Sacramento, sta
toned OF Beaufort, North Carolina, on block
his men before him and made tho following
Characteristic speech
n. "Mcn, Rm afraid that you do not keep rs
good lookout rs you ought, am informed
that steamer ran in night before last, and, II
is supposed, from our side. Now have got
proposition to make To the man who rcprois
q sail, and VIC take q prize. will agree 70 givo
one.tenth Of my prize money, snd will enter
into written obligation ~ that effect" l'' o.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01
FREQ State Treason.

Wo preserve tho following resolutions as
ono of the curiosities Of our political history.
They afford an amusing illustration Of the
terrible nature Of that dcspotism which they
denouncc, and under which, it is said. that
all tho rights Of free speech aro denied. They
were adopted at meeting Of st. Clair, But
lcr county, Ohio: alag 51ge q hD@ l''''.'a |
Resoipea, That Abraham Lincolp Is tho
Nero of America, and for his many crimes,
misdcmcanors, and aagrant violations OF
constitutional obligation, ought to DO i'm
peached.
Resolred, That the Clergy Of tho present
day arc Devils, select and inspired represent.
tatives preaching envy, hate. malice, ven.
geance, blood and murder, instead OF lovo.
charity, christianity, and tho doctrines Of
Christ, and hereby receive our unqualified
and indignant rcbuke.
Resoiped, That we arc in favor Of an ar-
mistico and National Convention, COM
posed of delegates from oil tho States, TO
meet at such place rs may bc hereafter dcsig.
mated, TO consider terms of o reunion OF nll
the States; that being impossible, REuS-
ION OF THE Souri, AND WEST AT ALL HAZARDS.
Resolped, That O. l.. Yallandighan. our
noble and fearless Representative in COngrcss,
for his bold aud manly opposition to exccu-
two usurpation and unconstitutional enact
ments, deserves and receives our warmcst
thanks. .f.' s.sdi D. u' i'" t-L.'-
Resolved, That this Government Is Demo-
critic machine, and that mono but Democrats
know how to run Il; and that therefore wc
will voto for no man for no Office, unless he
gives proof that no is a sound, substantial
Vallandgham Democrat. a, o. ayril .g.l I
| Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln and his
minions in power arc using their utmost en-.
dcavors to ccntralizo the Government into
ono ponderous federaf head, by oblitcrating
State lines. passing bills for idcmnifying tho
President for arbitrary arrest and for enroll
ing tho MALTA, &c., and We hereby denouncc
such an exericiso Of power US usurpation and
tyranny. .1ia Ii'iI' tHa 'Hs'-.. '' .
Resoiued, "Thai violence begcts violence, :"
and accordingly, that spirit Of mob law,
which has again begun to manifest itself in
several parts Of the county, ought to bc met
by violence and, therefore, wc recommend
bullets. -i..i.
| A motion that Vallandigham bo the next
candidate for President was unanimously
adopted. %.
=. mrfI I'. A. FESSER, President.
JIM. WARWICK, Secretary. .G .nu
After reading these resolutions no man can
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

sorIrp OAnrrn.-whon soilcd, carpets
may DO cleaned after beating, with the fol.
lowing mixture Two gallons Of water, with
half pound Of soft soap dissolved in Il, to
which add four ounces Of liquid ammonia /;
this may bc rubbed on with flannel, aud
tho carpet then rubbed dry with coarse
cloth.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

~ A son of the Emerald Islo meeting q
countryman whose face wm not perfectly
remembered, after mluting him cordially,
inouircd bm namo. "Walsh," wns the au-
swcr. i"walsh! Walsh!" responded
Paddy, !" arv 20 not from Dublini I know
two old maids there Of that name-was either
Of them yer mothorr' 1st 5000 i1 i'
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poetrp
THE sAvIoR's KNOWLEDGE.

.swo are sure thou knowest all things."-JouS XVI
Thou knowcst, Lord, the WEAKNESS and sorrow
or tho sad heart that comes to Thee for resti
Cares OF to-day and burdens for tomorrow,
Blessings implored, and sins to be confessed.
come before Thee at Thy gracious word,
And Law them at Thy feet Thou knowest, Lord.
Thou knovest all the past how long and blindly
On tho dark mountain the lost sheep had strayedi
How the good shepherd followed, and how kindly
lie bore Il home, upon His shoulders laid,
And healed the bleeding wounds, and soOthed the
pain,
And brought back lifs, and hope, and strength
again.
Thou knowest all the present, each temptation,
Fac, toIlsome duty, each forebodlng fear,
All 20 myself assigned OF tribulaton,
Or 10 beloved ones, than self more deari
All pcnsiye memories. rs Journey on.
Longings for vanished smiles aud voices gone.
Thou knowest all the future; CLEANS OF gladness,
Nv stormy clouds too quickly overcast,
Hours Of sweet fellowship and parting sadness,
And the dark river 20 be crossed ut last
@ what could hope and confidence afford.
To tread that path, but this, Thou knowsst, Lord
Thou knowest, not alone as God. all-knowing'
As man. our mortal weakness Thou hast proved
On earth with purest sympathies o'erfowins'
o Osayior. Thou hast wopt. and Thou hast loved
And love and sorrow still TO Thee may come,
And and hidlng.plaee;a q rest, home.
Therefore come. Thy gentle call obeying.
And lay my sins and sorrows at Thy feet,
On everlasting strength my weakness staying.
Clothed In Thy robe Of righteousness eo"p'e'e'
Then rising and refreshed, leave Thy THRONE
And follow on to know as am known.
HymHoiogiG cAri'tiaHa.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

wur DOC wAccLrs ms rAiL.-Lord Dun
drcary tells his friend the solution Of this
difficult riddle :--'Bccausc the dog Is stronger
than tho tail. II he wasn't, tho tail would
wagglc tho dog
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

Curx FiouRrNo.-'Shuty your eyes and listen
mind mo-, said unclo Van Hcydo. "vell, do
first -night-I open stOro counts do mon
los, and find. him nix right.--I count him
and dare bo trcc dollar gonc, nnd vat does
yer tink do den? u cant say. IVY.
did not count him any moro, and he comes
out shoost right ever since" % sljto znii.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

CnAnIk.ros AND CosxErcUr.-wc sec that
one or two Of the opposition papers assert that
the report Of the capture Of Charleston was
gotten up to help the Connecticut election.
They make very unfortunate admission when
they say that good news from tho war Is bad
news for them. j uj ,itrm - cd lf 'f ''
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

BTom Hood speaks Of bird building
its nest upon lodge over tho door Of doc
tors Office, as an attempt to roar its young
in the very jaws Of death. LH
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

81 Matrimony has proved a good spocula'
ton for Tom Thumb and his wife, who have
taken on an average $1,000 pcr day, for I'D.
mission 10 their levccs, since their marriage.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

NJ HProt Egbert G, ,Snyth Of Rowdo'n
College. has been elected 10 Oil tho. p'aee OF
Prof. Sbedd il tho chair OF -Ecclessasf'cai
History ut Andovor Theological Seminary. n'h
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

H-rbo Aroostook Times (lIOulton) reports
that hay Is getting very scarce in that vicin-
i.y. Il brings $50 and is notcasily obtained
at that price.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

"Dear Sir: There aro numerous lecturers
who may be engaged to appear in your town,
but I am afraid that IL wo do not send you
what you term id abolitionist,' VIC
should bc compelled to send what might per-
hans bc termed 'd--d fool l really zee
no choice bctwccn these two extremes. Please
favor US with your answer.
Yours very truly, --."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01
A Marrow Choice.

Application was recently made to q gen.
tleman in Boston. who is IN the habit of an.
swerins such calls, for lecturer for n small
country town. Tho correspondence, If some
what profanc. is laconic, thus:
APPLICATION.
"Dear Sir: We want good lecturer here
next Tuesday evening. Can you send us one
who is not Id abolltionist?
Yours, &c..
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01
DO A. FEsNxR, President.

j. NJ. WARWICK, Secretary. .E snW
Aftor reading these resolutions no man can
hil to bo convinced that tho rights Of free
shccch are n good deal violated - but by
whom? ,s.at1 ed I. lsTr-- r' h
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

81 Religion 10 degraded when Il borrows
FROM hypocracy its whine, and from malis-
nifty its scowl. 81 i..iior 7yld bluoas y
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-01

Il Jones says no loves two charmin
girls-Jennis Rosisy and Annie Nation.
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UIT1aVn rg5i sfd iss1 IL nt.aa'tN ''1cIgu
4. -sa.. !l1.l ~ ,i4a1g.s boa nmaJ 80 q
Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1863-03-31

/ 7NII N10VI|aIF 10 - a1UVus- a y I-I8s
asa nt5 ,gHas4ll slH5g fnsnFsl ri lb,sAfeI
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-30
From Washington.

WAsHfNeroS. November 2S-No intelligence
from the ARMY Of the Potomac has been re-
Gel, Ell to-day at Headquarters up To 2 p NJ
The Star says that Yesterday cavalry
pushed forward as far - locust Grove, where
thew met the advance OF the rebel .valry and the
latter we're driven ,cross Russell Greek and at
terwaris across NIL Run body of rebel in
fantry posted between th,t l.ont and Orange
COutt House. The whole rebel force moved of
in the direction OF the latter place Locust Grove
is four miles south of Germrna Ford in Orange
County, and within short distance of the will
derness where Hooker fought his battle Mil
Run Is miles from Locust Grove. and thence 10
Mountain river where the rebel General Early
with Ewell's corps. is said 10 be in force Orange
Court House is 3 10 miles further on in o
south west direction
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has
concluded to recommend in his report to the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury large increase in the
excise tax on distilled spirits The present tx
being considered absurdly low, as compared with
that levied upon other goods. While in England
it Yields 30 per cent. and upwards of the gross
renenue of that country. here it yields less than
10 per cent. As it is deemed necessary TO in
crease tsxation To make the law meet the expec-
tation OF Congress, there is no article on which
can be better levied than on this therefore III,
Commissioner will ask the tax to toe increa sed tc
% or 90, probably the latter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-30


NEw Yokk, November 2e.-The Herald con
tains the statement. signed by Surgeons Meiker
Brown. Shippers and Parker. detailing the horri-
bic barbarities prscticed toward Union prisoners
a, Libby prison. more than confirming previous
accounts.
The British steamer Corsica from Nassau wa.
thoroughly searched by the Custom House Off
Gers last night. we'll As all the baggage of the
passengers Lsrge amounts Of specie, rebel
money and rebel mail was found on ner aud
among the passengers
The Times Washington special OF to day
saws:
The official statement Of our losses At Chatta.
nooga in killed and wounded on the 23d. oath
and 18th. At the -torming of Lookout Mountain
were 5000, and al the assault on Mission Ridge
about 900
Our wounded are all under cover and being
well cared for.
The steamer George wsdsworth. from New
Orleans on the 2lst, arrived to-day. Among
her passengers are Gen. Wsdsworth and Captain
Durham. bearer Of dispatches from Mobile. He
brings paper Of the 9Th inst. which says that
Charleston had been burning twenty three hours
and Gilmore's shells were constantly making il
worse Nearly all the men in Sumter had been
killed by the tail of the remaining wall. under
which they had taken refuge.
The Era says the St Luke's Church, on Her
cuIes street. has been burnt, because it vas used
a negro school house
The steamer Tecumseh with a cargo of cot
ton. was burned a, West Baton Rouge on the
18th inst. no lives lost.
The British brig Nalsnte. with general cargo
arrived IT New Orleans the leth-s prize &c
the gunboat Virginia
Kirby Smith has directed the withdraw of the
rebel TROOPS from Alexandria
One Col. Alien is reported to be elected Gov
ernor OF Louisiana
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-30
From New Orleans.

NV ORLEANS, November II The British
brig Dashing Wave arrived here on the Doth, a
prize TO the gunboat New London She was
captured going into the Rio Grande She had
on board cargo of clothing and medicines aud
100000 in gold
Reports from the Mississippi river are that a
rebel force OF from 5 000 TO 10000 is trying to
concentrate at some point not far from Port Hud
On the 9Th instant the steamer Emerald was
attacked by portion of this force having four
pieces OF artillery They fired several shots one
OF which went through the pilot house. She WAS
also struck by shell in the boiler deck There
being heavy fog she escaped further damage.
No lives lost
There IL report. which is authentic. of a
strong rebel force gathering at Clinton, La, and
another at Woodville, Miss
The rebels very active all along the river
from Baton ROu.e 10 the Mississippi State liue,
and all their movements O4k "a operations for
concentrating AMI planting batteries to obstruct
the commerce OF the river
From Western Louisiana there * news Of a
very we'll managed reconnaissance aud surprise
of the enemy The 20th cavalry Wa sent out
on the Abbesilie road and the Nermilonyie
ROAD \ nile ia the rear 81 Camo Pratt, sup
ported by artillery ana nfntry. they took the
enemy c"mp!eteiy hv >urpr,-e. capturing the
whO.c Of tie 6 h Texas. win the exception of
twenty five men. com u need l.N Col Bagley
The Lieutenant Colonel were absent. and es-
capped. They also dispersed the 81 Louisiana
cavalry. .nd returned with slight loss
News from Gen. Banks. in Texas. continues
good He his captured CORPUS Christi and sew.
eral other smaller places.
The Texans are exhibiting strong evidences Of
Unlonsm wherever our srny marches, so much
that arms. particularly for the cavalry service,
are being sent from here
The steamer White Cloud arr, Ell last night
bringing 1904 barrels OF -four
The steamer Sunny, from Memphis for the
Ohio river. wsth 100 bales of cotton and a mum
her of passengers. WAS deStIo,ei by fire. SeS-
eral ladies burned 10 death
The very latest 10y telegraph To the Southwes
is ~ follows:
NEW ORLEANS, November 2l.-0n the III
inst. our forces attacked Arkansas City, Texas
and II surrendered We captured 100 prisoner:
and three guns.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-30

~ Mrs WiltSie, one of the elegant. eloquent,
accomplished and gifted OF ladies, lectured yes
terdsy. morning and evening. at the Court House
She had crowded audiences. many ladies being
present on each occasion. The subject. propoun-
ded by a committee. AZ night was The lmmor-
tally OF The Soul" With an infinite command
Of language rhetorical emphasis, era -eful gestic
ulatiOn and animated delivery. she handed it,
But she shed no new light upon the subject. Like
every other woman man ever heard talk. there
no vein of logic reason running through
what she said No matter how chaste and beau
tiful and adorned and illustrated were her periods
propositions and para gra phs, the conclusion was
always lame and impotent This was not owing
TO any lack Of the great qualities of master
mind. such as Mrs Wiltsie undoubtedly possesses,
but simply because the question vas beyond her
grasp. or any other human beings grasp. reason
ing from material things. without the guides
that Gods inspired word afford Us. and without
holy and religious faith. Beautiful is faith in
woman. And faith makes the strong man strong
No ne~ cFeeds. although eloquence. beauty
and grace, as ~ this instance, may Dr0mulg9
them can demonstrate further i'm this regard than
ell nature. souls and Heavens appointed
prophets teach va Nevertheless. Mrs Wtse Is
extraordinary woman. orator such but
ie~ have an opportunity of hearing in n lifetime;
a sincere believe. in what she attempts tn teach
a noble and generous and pure woman most Ger
tainly, who NAV perhaps only lack uterance Tor
the common apprehension of what Is in her great
and noble soul This NAV be because of the i'm
projections of human language. or il may be be-
cause she does not clearly comprehend what she
wants to say herself. However, 20 and hear her.
With such charms of person and mind as she pos
sesses all will be delighted Due notice will be
given of the time and place of her next appear
aDee