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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

PA.RENT.AL.-One Of the worthy class ol
citizens who find it cheaper to move than to
pay rent, was recently "warned out" Of a
domicile in tho upper part Of the city, which
happened to belong to maiden lady on the
wintry side of forty. The papers were duly
served, and expectation was on tiptoc to sec
the occupants depart, bag and baggage
The last day OF grace and tho last hour
passed, however, without any movement Of
tho kind, and, what was considered still
moro singular, the tenant seemed very indif.
fercnt on the subject, acting as independent.
ly rs il ho was tho sole proprietor. The so.
cret however, was not long in being divulgcd.
Ho had just been made happy father, and
of course his family could not bo moved un.
der such circumstances. Tho lady proprie-
tor, upon being made acquainted with the
dilemma, was greatly chagrircd, but bright
idea seemed to strike her, and she consoled
herself with tho remark that "that was a
game that can't be played ercry day."-De-
troh Advertiser.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

The FUTURE OF HoRSEs.-Tho draft upon
the soryiceablo horses Of the country has
been so great, that the horse interest is
bound TO 80 up; and among the best invest.
mcnts of live stock now to be made will be
the purchase of likely colts for raising to
maturity; tho next to this, the breeding of
good horse stock for the future supply
Now that the practice of Government has
cleared the country Of low.priced animals,
lot us turn over new leaf in our style Of
horse-brceding, and so in for something that
will do good service and command good
prices Ohio Farmer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

TREATMENT OF KICKING Cows. c., Of
Norfolk, Connecticut, says, in letter to tho
Agriculturist -
"The following treatment, which I have
tried for some years, has nerer failed to stop
the evil. Put strap round the cow just in
front of the bag, and buckle it rather tight.
If the COW tries to kick, draw the strap a
little tighter. She will never get used to it,
and it never does any injury. She will keep
on eating Us usual, but has no inclination to
lift her feet, even to walk about"
This may answer the purpose; the cIpe-
riment is easily triedS
"In witness whereof, we hereby testify to
having tried the above, successfully, years
ago, upon thrce-year old hcifer. 1t is a
sure pop every time. ~. II. Journal Of
Agriculture.
ave tried il this fall upon two-year old
heifer, and it worked like charm. Mas
saehHSctts Pioughman.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
"Ono crowded hour Of glorious lilo,
Is worth an ago without namo,"

who has soul enough to realize how sacred a
q thing is patriotism, should hasten to the
help Of his country In this its last decisive
grapplo with tho monster TREASON. now as
never before desperate. Duty and glory
alike urge it.
Every effort should be made to meet the
Presidents call by voluntary enlistment, and
not by tho other alternative Of drafting
Public opinion should hold every State and
county of the North strictly to its duty
It should bo deemed q positive dishonor to
any locality not to furnish its fair quota Of
men-a rcproach analogous to that which
would come from actual disloyalty ITSELF
In times like these professions are Of slight
account, unless backed up by substantial
acts. Every citizen everywhere, who has
the slightest influence, owes that influence
now to his country and ho may bc sure that
no can exert it in no moro effective shape
than in stimulating young men to respond
to tho call of the country for moro soldiers.
Neo York Times.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
horticultural.

HoRsE.SrABLE Floors. this subject
the Ohio Farmer says AS the winter ap-
proaches. the prudent horseman will look to
the condition Of his stables, that they may
bc in order to receive his stock when they
can no longer be left to range upon the fields.
Where good, firm and dry footing can be
secured it is better to have an earth floor than
to stand the horse OH planks. We wcro par
ticularly pleased with the stables Of the
Ladd brothers, of Jefferson County, during
our visit to that place. The brothers Upde-
GRAFT also have their stable bottoms Of earth,
which on their limestone hillsides is firm and
dry. William ii. Ladd has nice, smooth
bottom both to his horsc-stables and sheep.
yard, made from quarry waste, packed like
McAdamized road, and so cemented with
its own dust as to defy water or horse shoes
from pcntrating it.
With an earth floor horses need less bed.
ding than il compelled to stand upon planks.
Speaking of bedding, reminds us of the fact
that in this season of scarcity OF fodder it
will be we'll to look out for bedding other
than straw, which can be used for fodder
For this purpose the best material is saw
dust, and now before the heavy fall rains
set in is the time to lay in a lot for winters
nsc
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
wFlowcrs and children arc of near XII

VFlowcrs and children ore of near kin,
and too much Of restraint or too much oI
forcing, or too much Of display, ruins their
chieiest charms. I love to associate them
together, and to win them to love Of the
flowers. Some day they tell me that vic.
Let or tult of lilies is dead; but on Spring
morning they come, radiant with the story
that the very same violet is blooming
sweeter than ever, upon some far away cleft
of the hill side. So you, my child, II the
Great Master lifts you from us. shall bloom
as God is good-on Somo richer, SUMMER
ground!
We talk thus; but il the change really
come, it is more grevious than the blight of
q thousand flowers. She, who loved their
search among the thickets-will mover search
them. She, whose glad ewes would have
opened in pleasant bewilderment upon some
bold change of shrubbery or of paths, will
never open them again. Sho-whoso feet
would have danced along the now wood-path,
carrying joy and merrimens into its shady
depths-will never so: foot upon these walks
again. - i1is ,l.rs $. = |
What matter how tho brambles grow?-
her dress will not DO torn; what matter tho
broken paling by tho water cr2-she will never
topplo over from tho bank. Tho hatchet
may be hung from lower nail now-tho
littlo hand that might have stolen possession
of it, is fast! God has it.
And when Spring wakcns oil its echoes
of tho wrcn's sons-ot tho blue birds war.
blc-of the plaintivc cry Of mistress cuccoo
(sho daintily called her "mistrcss cuccoo'D
from the edge Of tho wood-what eager,
earnest, delighted listeners havo wc-lifting
tho blue eyes-shaking back tho curls-danc.
ing to the melody? And when tho violcts
repeat tho sweet lessons they learned last
year OF the sun and Of tho warmth, and
bring their fragrant blue petals forth-who
will give the rejoicing welcome, and be the
swift and light footed herald of the flowers 2
Who shall gather them with tho light fingers
she put to the task-who?
And the sweetest flowers withcr, and tho
sweetest flower wait-for the dainty fingers
that shall pluck them, never again
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

A MIsrAKE.-Charles to the altar led the
lovely Jane, and to her fathers house re-
torned again, where, to convey them on their
wedding tour, already stood brilliant coach
and four. When 10! the gathering showers
at once descend, cloud rolls on cloud, and
warning winds contend this moves him not,
but in he hands his bride, and seats himself
ennptured by her side; when thus to cheer
tho fair one he begun Il hope wo soon shall
have little sum- But she, to whom the
weather gave no pain, who needed not the
blast nor pattcring rain, but most about her
future state bethousht her, replied, My
dear I'd rather hare a daughter"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

SCRATCHES IN HoRsEs.-C. q. Siewers,
Campbell, Co., o., gives his experience as
follows: "The best remedy l have ever
tried is to walk the horse up and down in
running water two or three times day, for
a few days; this always cures my horse
The cause ascribc to filthy stable. as my
horse never gets the scratches, unlcs l employ
a certain lazy farm hand in the ncighbor-
hood for makeshiit; he and the scratches
come together"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
r Thero /, a story told of an Irishmar

81 There !, a story told Of an Irishman.
who, landing in New York Harbor. was
met and welcomed by a countryman who
had been long hero. Welcome, Pat said
tho latter, Il am glad to 500 ye; yo'vo come
Just In time, for to morrow's election day.
Pat and his friend took somo refreshments
together. and presently tho newly arrived bo-
gan to make some inquiries about voting
Yell vote for who 20 plaize, said his friend,
sure It's a FREQ counthry.' We'll, thin, be.
gorra, rejoincd Pat, Il 60 agin tho govern.
mcnt-that's what always did at homo.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
JOHN E. BUTLER, Editor and Proprietor.
4oetrg,
WEAKNESS.
LoNGFELLow.

Oh little feet, that such long years
Must wander on through doubts and fears,
Must ache and bleed beneath your load
I, nearer to the way-side inn
Where toll shall cease and rest begin,
Am weary, thinking Of your road.
Oh little hands, that, weak or strong,
Havo still to serve or rule so long,
Have still so long to give or ask!
i, who so much with book and pen
Have tolled among my fellow.men,
Am weary, thinking Of your task.
Oh little hearts, that throb and beat
With such impatient, feverish heat,
Such limitloss and strong desires!
Mine, that so long has glowed and burned,
With passions into ashes turned,
Now covers and con.eals Its hres,
oh little souls, as pure and white
And crystalline as rays OF light
Direct from Heaven, their source divine
Refracted through the mist Of years,
How rcd my setting sun appears,
How lurid looks this soul OF mine
lAtiantie Monthiy.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

U"No Government" says Gov. Andy
johnson, speaking of slavery. "can exist
that has an institution within II more po-
tent than the government itself. IL Slavery
is IN the way of tho harmonious working OF
government, itmust be destroyed. The train
must move on and Slavery must get out of
the way"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

PsYcuoLOoIcAL.-'Sam,' said an interest.
ing young mother TO her youngest hopeful.
do you know what tho difference ia between
the body and the soul7 The soul, my child.
iswl'at you love with. tho body carries you
about. This is your body, COUGHING tho
little fellows shoulders and arms) but there
Is something docpcr 10, you can fccl II now.
What is that?' '0h know said SAM
with flush Of intelligence in his eye''
that's my flannel Shirt
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

ETA correspondent of the Ohio Farmer
gives the following receipt for the cure OF
foot rot in sheep: Pulvcrize blue vitriol and
white lead together; mix it with spirits oil
turpentinc to s.lvc, and apply this salvo
with paddle to the sore part Of the foot.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

How TO RKxovK MnpKw FROM LISU.-
First of all, take somc soap (any common
kind win do) and rub Il we'll into the linen,
then scnps some chalk very 6ns. and rub
,ha. In also lay tho linen on the gras, and
a, /, dries wet il again, twice or thrice do
ipr will remove the mildcw stains,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

B One of the happiest witticisms on
record. is related by the Boston corrcspon-
dent OF tho Cincinnati Gazette: "I heard
the other day. Of a bon mot made by Long.
fellow. the poet. Young Mr. Longworth.
from your city. being introduced to him.
some ono present remarked upon tho simi-
larity Of tho first syllable Of tho two names.
Yes said the poet, but in this case fear
Popo's limo will apply: -,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
BIDDEFORD, ME-, FRIDAY MORNING


to bo glad Us any Of us; and the canary
trilled 80 sharpa strain that wo were obliged
to muflle his cage and his enthusiasm with
Johns red silk pocket handkerchief.
Mrs. Harris and had not got our feminine
tongues still the next day, when John came
back, in tho middle of the forenoon, with
another riddle, to drive our womanly curios-
ity still more distracted. He was requested
to call immcdiately-so q note ho had just
received read-at Mr.. .-& Co.. and ac-
cept the head clcrkship, at salary Of Sl4OO
q year, being highly recommended by per-
son whoso name his new employers declined
giving.
That was a greater puzzle still. John and
his mother had rich relations, to bc sure, but
though they had always been interfering in
all their plans for making q living, they had
never been known to give them any thing
except-advicc, or to call on them by day
light; and it wasn't at oil likely that tho
'leopard would change his spots at that late
day. No. it couldn't bo Johns rich rcla-
tives, who were always in such panic lest
the upper tendon should discover that their
cousins, the Harrises, lived in an unfashon.
able part of tho town, dincd at one O'Clock,
and noticed trades people and mechanics.
We were too sensible to believe in fairies,
and who tho mischief was emptying the horn
of plenty in that way at our feet, was the
question.
When We awoko the next morning, wo
found in tho back yard barrel of apples, a
barrel of flour, a kcg Of butter, and bag OF
buckwhcat flour, labelled, For Mr.. John
Harris, - street.
John declared. (after pinching himself to
see if he worc really John.) that hc fastened
the gate inside the very last thing before he
put on his night cap. Mrs. Harris said
somebody must have climbed over and un.
fastened it; and l jumped right up and down (,
for bright thought had just struck me, and
was determined to hold on to it, for I
didn't have bright thought every day.
What now?' said John, Us ] capered
round tho room. 80. -ssf.. =. j-.-s.
"Oh! nothing said l, 'only II takes q
woman, after oil, to find out secret-and
to keep it, too, I added, swapping my fingers
mt him.
That day thought it would do mo good
to ride about in an omnibus. | tried several.
1t didn't make much difference to me wheth-
or they went up street or down, or where
they finally stopped. 1 was looking moro at
tho passengers.
BY and by ! saw the person I wanted
Said l, in whisper. sitting down beside
him, House rcnt-clcrkship-hour
crackers and buckwheat, all for giving
you scat in an omnibus!'
Didn't know that 'the fairy was tho
nice old man with silver locks? Didn't he
bribc me to hold my tongue, by telling me
that he might get a peep at John and his
mother2 Didn't no come? and didn't look
rs much astonished when he called, rs IL it
hadn't been all settled two days previous?
But how was to know that Mrs. Harris
would turn out to be an old love Of his ?
How was John to know, when he felt such
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

Eddy was up for exhibition ono afternoon,
and was being catcchiscd before his adiniring
friends:
WHO was put into tho fiery iurnacc?'
asked his father.
.Shadrack. Mcshack and Abcdncgo,' was
tho answer, after some assistance.
who put them in''
Eddy's face frightened this time. and with
all tho boldncss OF ono who was sure that
he was right, cried out
Little Johnny Green
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

Il isa remarkable fact, that. although
common sheep delight in verlant fields, 70.
ligious flocks arc not anxious for green pas
tors. .a
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

A certain green customer, who was q
stranger to mirrors, and who stepped into
the cabin of one Of our ocean steamers,
stopped in front Of large pier glass, which
he took for door, and seeing his own re-
aection, he said:
Il say, mister, when docs this ero boat
start?'
Getting no answer from the dumb reaec
tion before him, he again repeated.
Il say, mister, when does this boat start?
Inccnsed at the still silent figure, ho then
broke out:
go to thunder! you darncd sassafras col.
ored, shockhcadcd bullcalf you don't look
as II you knew much anyhow
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27

The man who was on the brink of despair
committed suicide by throwing himself over.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
N. w. DAY,

Auction and Commission Merchant,
MOULD inform the people OF BddelOrd, Saco
w and vicinity, that he has taken out license tO
cell no Auction for all who may favor him with
call. Also. all kinds OF Second Hand Furniture
kOsgAt aaa sOid ON reasonable terms. Second hand
Stoves OF all kinds on hand. Cane-Seat Chairs re
bottomed. Feather beds constantly ON hand
Place OF business Liberty street,
No. , Gothic Block, Biddeford, Ne.
December ID, 1862. lsu
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
GEORGE @. YEATON,

UEVIkN'I4 u lN4NhV
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
SOUTH BERWICK, ME,
VIII give special attention 20 securing Pensions,
Rosnf,ss Ba-k Pav and Prize Money for soldiers OF
seamen, their children, mothers, widows, or orphan
sisters. Sc, yho are entitled thereto. Apply In
person or by letter, TO GEO. C.NEATON,
So berwick, Me.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
PENSIONS & BOUNTIES.
r: W. GUPTIEL,

r: W. GUPTIEL,
Attorney at Lac, Sdco, Name.
Attorney and Solicitor for Pensions and Bounty
Claims In Army and Navy.
Prompt and yigilant attention given TO the col
lection or demands heretofore, and all other bu-
sness incident 10 the legal profession.
Refers TO Hon. John W. Fowler, President OF State
and National Law School, Poughkcepsie, NY. lyi3
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
REApY-MApE CLOTHING!
G. G. BURLEIGH,
Union BLOCK, EactoTy Island, SacO,

Has on hand and will continue to keep, an asSort-
mont Of ready.made clothing Of his own manuiae-
tuTe, and made In substantial manner from dura
bic material, which no 10 selling very low. Don't
fOrsct the place 3mOsO
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-27
Coffin Warehouse.

j. M DE ARrN q,
SUCCESSOR TO 7 r. $. DEARiSG,
STILL CONTINUES TO
Keep the Largest mud Best Assortment
OF Collins, Robes and Plates that can be found In
York County, which will be sold cheaper than at
any other place. Also, Agent Tor Cranes Metallic
Burial Casket--Saw Hing anil Job work done at
short notice. At the old stand, bearing Building
Chestnut street Residence, South Street, near
She City Building. lstf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
+ WINTER IN IIoUIsIANA.-An officer OF one
of the regiments stationed at Brasheear C1ty'
some ninety miles above New Orleans, writing
| from that place, gives graphic description OF
the country between New Orleans and Berwick
Bay, through which there is railroad, now
| in the possession of the Federal troops under
the immediate command of Gen. Weltzel.-
This road passes through the parishes OF JET
ferson, ST. Charles La Fourche and Terre-
bonnie. The health of the troops has never
been better, and they are now enjoying the
luxury of green peas and other early vegetables.
Roses and other flowers were IN bloom, and
this has been the case from the middle OF
January. On this line Of railroad are some OF
the best and most valuable plantations In the
State Among them is a large sugar planta-
ton which the writer thus describes:
Soon after leaving Agiers we passed through
the celebrated Mil7andon plantatlon--so, called
from the owner S name-said to be the largest
in the State, and which was once sold tor 3d.
100000. 1t fronts on the Father OF Waters
and extends back to Lake Washa, distance
of over sixteen miles. 1t has on 1t two large
and costly sugar houses sugar refinery, and
disti!lery for the manufacture OF "Loulslana
rum; A regular railroad extends from the
river back to the last sugar house, and here,
in tie days Of peace and prosperity, an. engine
and train of cars we're used for transporting
negroes, cane, molasses, sugar, supplies, &c.
The following are the remarks Of Mr.. Jas.
NJ. Mason, the Confederate Commissioner IN
England, at the banquet given by the Lord
Mayor of London, brief reference to which
has already been published -
Il am a stranger in London or rather | was
stranger; but have learned since | came
to London that none Of English blood from
nv own Southern land are strangers amongst
YOU. [ speak this from my heart, for | have
been received by every circle in England and
by every class of society as a welcomed and
honored guest. The day will come-it is not
far off when the relationship between my
Government which is now in it's infant for
tune, and yours will be one of close and init
mate alliance say this more as regards the
city of London, which is the great market Of
the world My country is the unrivalled pro
ducer of the great staples of the world, and |
say that the relations commercial, and doubt
less political, and certainly social between my
| honoled countrymen and the people OF Lon
don will before long be of the most intimate
character. +" a..
T Il 10, Il |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27

Hudson.
The following card appears in the New York
papers: General Scott once more begs to be
excused by correspondents. Rheumatism in
the hand makes it difficult to write Hence
the mass Of unacknowl.dged letters mostly
asking for autographs-is daily increasing upon
him. AS it is impossible to answer one in fifty,
he must, in future, neglect all not on matters
of Importance.
Aletter dated Memphis, Feb 19, says, Hope
field a town of 500 inhabitants, opposite this
city, on the Arkansas shore, was burned to day
BY order of Gen. Hurlbut. There were twenty
five good houses in the place. Not vestige
of it is left to mark the spot. The deed was
done because guerillas made the town their
headquarters. y
= Tie Confederates at Savannah are strain
ing every nerve to complete their new iron-cIaa
in which they express great confidence. The
Confederates announce that four steamers ran
the blockade at Charleston in one day, VIZ
the Ruby, Leopard, and Wagner from Nassau,
The fourth not named, was bound to Liver
pool, with j. B. Clay Of Kentucky, on board.
Privates William Dormoday and Charles
Clark. both of company H, First Pennsylvania
artillery having been convicted by general
court martial Of the murder OF Hezeklaf1
Stokee, citizen of York county Va, will be
hung at Yorktown next Monday.
Firth, the English artist, is to receive ten
thousand guineas for painting an elaborate
picture Of the marriage of the Prince Of Wales.
The 54th regiment Of Massachusetts, yo}un"
teers, which is Gov. Andrews pet regiment OF
colored volunteers, is filling up very slowly
One full company has not yet been raised IN
Boston. In New Bedford forty men have en-
listed, and in Pittsfeld, unoer the drumming
of a yeritable contraband, fourteen recruits
have been obtained Great inducements are
offered for colored men to enlist but they
don't see it. -
The most spacious and best planned ponce
headquarters in the country that OF the re"
York Metropolitan Police Department, were We
opened for public business yesterday in0
new edifce is at No. 300 Mulberry, near Nous,
ton street. The front is of white marble, a!lu
presents very fine appearance Inc ln MatIa
is well furnished, we'll laid out, and excelIeN'''
ventilated
j. W. Winchell, the great humorst, d 1'1. ~
Lafayette Indiana, on the 18th inst WIZ,
chell was a native of Schenectady, ana in"' 1e
his debut as comic singer and personator -
Irish, Dutch, French and Yankee character
the Albany Museum, under the management
of Henry Z. Mech. l. +bo