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slave empire, whether it is intended that on
this audacious and internal basis new all,
ance for England is to be built up. Cheers
The friends of our Government in Eng
land are to be found among the working
classes. There can be no doubt as to where
their sympathy is. Mr.. Bright, whose whole
life has peculiarly fitted him to judge OF
this matter, says:
ave have had every effort made that mon
ev and malice could devise to stimulate in
Lancashire. among the suffering population,
an opinion in favor Of theslaye States. They
have not been able to get it, and honor
that population for their fidelity to their
principles and to freedom, and say the con-
duct they have pursued ought to atone in
the minds Of the people in the United States
fer miles of leading articles written by the
London press--by men who would barter
every human right to serve the party with
which they are associated. How, ask,
comes it that on the Continent Of Europe
there is not liberal newspaper nor liberal
politician that burst say, or ever thought OF
saying. one word in favor Of that portentous
and momentous shape which now asks to be
received into the family of nations? The
late Count Cayour had no difficulty in deeid-
ing on this point. Ask Garibaldi [cheers !
ask Kossuth. whether slavery has nothing to
do with this strife. Ask Victor Hugo, the
poet Of freedom and exponent Of the yearn-
ings of all mankind for the better time-ask
any man in Europe who opens his lips or in
dites sentence for freedom, on which side
your sympathies shouldlic. Hear. Why,
in all parts Of the world except this island
famed for its freedom, you do not find one
man speaking in favor OF the South"
In concluding this allusion to Mr.. Bright,
and the statements we have made in relation
to the affairs OF this country in England, we
call the attention of our readers to the con-
clusion of his address. II there are any who
somtimes entertain doubts as to tho result oil
the contest, let them DO cheered by the firm
hope of this distinguished statesman in the
final triumph of the Union cause, so elo'
quently impressed upon the mind:
al cannot believe that civilization in its
journey with the sun will sink into endless
night to crafty the ambition of the leaders
of this revolt, who seek Ito wade through
slaughter to throne, and shut the gates OF
mercy on mankind Cheers. have an
other and far brighter vision before my gaze.
1t may be but vision, but will still cher
ish it. see one vast confederation stretch
ing from the frozen North in one unbroken
line TO the glowing South, and from the wild
pillows of the Atlantic to the calmer waters
of the Pacific main, and SEQ one people,
and one law, and one language, and one
faith, and over all that wide continent the
home of freedom and refuge for the op.
pressed of every race. Loud cheers.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-01-09
Official Report Of Gen Rosecrans.
THE UNION VICTORY COMPLETE.

HEADQUARTERS l5rH ARxY CoRPs, J
Department Of the Cumberland, in front Of )
Murfrccsboro, Jan. 8, via Nashville, jana. }
To Major Gen. II. w. Hdileek, Gcnsral-in'
Chief:
On the Goth OF December we marched from
Nashville in three colums-Gen. McCook by
the Nolansville pike, via Wilson's pike, and
Gen. Crittenden on the main Murfrecsboro'
pike. Our left and centre met q strong rcsis.
tanco. such "a the nature Of the country per-
mits, the rolling or hilly roads, skirted by
cedar thickets and farms, and intcrsected by
small streams with rocky bluff banks, form.
ing serious obstacles.
Gen McCook drove Gen. Hardee's corps
mile and half from Nolanuille and occu.
pied the plain. Gen. Crittenden reached
within mile and q half Of LAvergne. Gen.
Thomas reached tho Wilson pike, meeting
with no serious opposition.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-01-09

TThc Republican State Convention of
New Hampshire, was held at Concord the LIST
inst. Joseph A. Gilmore, of Concord, was
nominated for Governor and David II. Buff.
am of Somersworth. for Railroad Commiss-
Toner.
The Resolutions adopted make an eloquent
appeal to the people OF the Granite State to
remain loyal and firm in the support of the
Republic, in this trying hour.
The second resolution is as follows:
"ResOlute unainching prosecution of the
the war for the humiliation of the rebellion,
is a necessity to the existence and perpe,ua.
ton of the Government, and we will heartily
support the present national administration
in using the most vigorous and decisive meas.
urcs to effect that object"
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ga million dollars worth of the prope

ETA million dollars worth Of tho proper
ty of Union men in Eastern Tennessee has
been conGscated by q Confederate Court at
Knoxville, including estates belonging to
Gov. Andy johnson and Hon. Horace May
nard and II is stated that the rebel Con.
Kirby Smith occupies tho house Of Parson
Brownlow, for his headquarters.
And yet when Congress passes laws to
confscato the property Of tho traitors, We
are at once met with howl that the Consti-
tuition is being violated, and the war pervcrt-
cd from its original design Of restoring tho
"Union rs II was and tho Constitution rs Il
u.s." The apologists for treason in the North
seem to act upon the presumption that their
friends, tho scccssionists Of the South, have
the exclusive right to make war in earnest.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-01-09

STORE BREAKNG.-Last Sunday night the
dry-goods store of +. A. Day, in the City
Building, in this city. was broken open and
goods, consisting mostly of silks, stolen there
from to the value of about 5000. The en-.
trance was effected by boring a sufficient
number of holes in the back door to make an
opening large enough to introduce mans
hand and unfasten the bolt which secured
tho door.
As soon as the larceny was discovered means
were taken to detect tho thieves If possible
but no trace Of them or Of the stolen pro-
erty could DO found, by the means used for
that purpose. Fortunately, however, Mr..
Dearborn who lives on the Hollis road, about
one mile from the place where the goods were
stolen, had occasion, on Monday, to remove
some corn stalks in his barn, and when doing
so, he found, buried beneath the stalks, u
quantity of goods, which proved to be the
property stolen.
Means were then adopted to SECURE the
rogues, when they should come in tho night
to take the goods away. City Marshal Tar
> box made arrangements with several Others
to be at the barn on Monday night to assist
him in arresting them. About half past six
in the evening, two persons came to the barn
and proceeded to enter it. The time being
so early only one person, Nathl Kimball,
expected to assist in arresting the criminals
was with the City Marshal, in the barn at
the time, and they had not fully perfected
the manner in which they should proceed.
One OF the two visitors entered the barn and
the other was about to do so, when they
discovered that they werc expected. The
City Marshal seized the forward one, when,
as we learn, he drew pistol and made re.
sistance, and finally succeeded in getting
away with the loss Of his hat. The other one
ran, and was pursued by Mr.. Kimball who
took him and held him. He is now in Jail
at Sico, and says his ago is l6 years. He
is stranger, and on one occasion gave his
name as Charles Curtis, from the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. Mr.. Day recovered
$3.50 worth of goods which is about all that
was taken.
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VAt recent fire in Fall River two Irish
laborers, who had behaved CALAMITY in at
tempting to subdue the flames, were caught
in q dangerous pcrdicament, one gable
OF tho house fell in, and that under which
they we've standing tottered over them. The
younger attempted to fly from tho spot, but
WIS over.taken by tho burning ruins, and
very seriously injured. The other, seeing an
open door in the base Of the wall, darted
through it, and emecged unhurt on the other
side. His employer next day, commenting
on his escape, said he should return thanks
to Providence for his preservation. "Och |!
thin" said Dermot, scratching his head very
slowly; "sure do be thankful to Providence,
and think It was very merciful to me, but
sir, ,rasnf / mighty cute mesel2"
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FROM vIOKsBURG.
FIVE DAYS. BATTLE.
The Enemy's Works all Carried.

CAIRO, Jan. 4.-The Memphis Bulletin, Jus,
received. says the steamer Rattle has arrived
directfrom the feet at VicksburR, which place
she left on Monday evening. Fighting Ia.
been going on for five days, commencing on
Wednesday.
Up to Monday morning. Gen. Sherman had
captured three lines of the enemy's works.
The firing on the fourth and last line Of de.
fence, on the Jackson & Vicksburg r. r., had
ceased, and the indications were that II had
surrendered. This line was just two miles
from vicksburg.
There was nothing between Gen. Sherman
and the city but trestle-work Of the railroad.
Before taking the Notifications Gen. Sher.
man sent brigade to cut off communication
with the city by the Shreveport railroad, which
was successfully accomplished.
Gen. Sherman was reinforced Sunday night
by 1000 men from Gen. Grants army, BY way
Of the river. The whole Federal force at Vicks-
burg is now 10000 men. At the latest ac-
counts we had captured 10 guns and 700 pris-
ones. Nothing has been heard frem the forces
below
The steamer Judge Torrance was fred on
while passing Millikensville. In retaliation,
the Rather burned the town.
Gen. Sullivan with force Of 5000 men, at
tackled Gen. Forrest on Thursday morning, at
Hunts Cross Roads, l2 miles from Lexington,
Tenn. II was severe engagement, lasting
all day. A gunboat patroled the river which
prevented the rebels from crossing. They
fought desperately, but were finally routed
and scattered with loss Of 400 in killed and
wounded, and 400 prisoners.
We also took $50 horses, nearly 1000 stand
of arms and battery Of six guns. Our loss
was 500 in killed and wounded. These losses
may be exaggerated. but II is certain. howev-
er, that they were very heavy.
HOLLY SPRfSos, Jan. 4.-Maj. Gen. Hal
leck, COMMANDMENT Chief. Dispatches from
Gen. Sherman, the Naval Commander, were
received at Helena on the 3lst. The gunboats
were engaging the enemys batteries. Sher.
man was inland, 80 miles from Vicksburg,
holly engaged.
From rebel sources learn that the Gren.
ada Appeal Of the 3lst ult.. says the Yankees
have got possession Of vicksburg.
Since the late raids. this department, except
the troops on the river. subsisted of the coun.
Try.
There will be but little in Northern Missis.
sippi to support Guerillss in few weeks more.
u. s. GRANT.
Maj. Gen. Com handing.
HSubsequent news from vicksburg says
that the rebels have been reinforced and
that the Union forces have fallen back, and
fighting was still gong. on
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For the Union and Journal.
THE Battlefield.
ny MISS n. Il. MoULroN.

The sun looked down through cloud and smol
Upon fearful scehej
The wounded, dying and the dead,
Told OF the strife there'd been.
The clash Of arms was heard no more,
The cannons roar was donej
The dear old flag that aoated there
Proclaimed the victory won.
Alas that victory is bought
At such fearful cost
That for each shout DER battles won,
A dirge .bewails the lost.
That every hard.earned field we win,
Ger which our fag TO wave,
Should be the great mausoleum
or many n hero's grave.
Rest, soldiers, rest your warfare DER
Death found you at your post;
God pity all the breaking hearts
That mourn the loved and lost.
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RTho Somerset Farmer says that the
dwelling house Of Mr.. Jos. Hilton in the
South West part Of the Cornvillo was con
sumed by FIRE the afternoon Of the 10Th ult.
The house was very comfortable farm house
valued at $500 or $500. The family was
absent at the time and very little Of the con-
tents was saved. No insurance. .aa
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PARpoSs IN MANE.-A correspondent Of
the Bangor Wing gives the following statis-
tics, in relation to pardous in this state. II
the courts meet out strict justice to the Of.
tenders, it will DO seen that the Governors
have tempered that justice with mercy.
Number pardoned in 1853 and 1854, BY
Gov. Crosby, Is.
In 1855, by Gov. A. p. Morrill,, IA.
In 1856, by Gov. Wells, 80.
In 1857, by Cows. Hamlin and Williams,
10.
In 1858. by Gov. L. NJ. Morrill,, SO.
In 1889, by same, AZ.
In 1860, by same, 81.
In 1861, by Gov. Washburn, 10.
r In 1862, by same, 10.
Whole number, 90.
Annual average, %.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-01-09

VAycr's American Almanac has now mr..
rived and is ready for delivery gratis, at oil
the Drug Stores in Biddeford and Saco, to
oil who call for 1t. This number contains
treatise on Scrofula and its kindred COM
plants, which Is we'll worth perusal. Is al
so gives much general medical information
which is useful and should DO kept against
time Of need in every family. Its compila-
ton of Jokes and anecdotes is about tho best
that reaches us, and these facts together
have given Il a circulation which Is said to
be the largest Of any one book in the world.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-01-09

BThe following particulars of the battle
of Friday, were received in New York the
l4th inst:
A special dispatch from Murfrecsboro, da-
ted Friday, states that the rebels were twice
repulsed on Thursday in their fierce attacks
on our centre and right. On Thursday night
Gen. Rosecrans ordered Beatty's brigade to
cross Stone river on the left, which was &c.
complshed. On Friday afternoon the rebels
made tremendous attack on our centre. but
were handsomely repulsed.
At the same time they threw an immense
mass of infantry against Beatty's brigade.
driving it across the river, when Negley's
and Davis divisions went to their aid. A
most desperate struggle ensued, and oil the
artillery of both armies was brough to bear.
Our men suffered terrible and unanchingly.
At last Negley ordered a charge when the
rebels gave way. The 18th Pennsylvania
charged homo on the Goth Tennessee captur.
ing its colors. Another regiment charged
and seized the whole rebel battery. A grand
shout of. victory arose along the whole limo,
when Gen. Rosecrans advanced his whole
line to the left, establishing itself on the east
bank of the river, the enemy's former posi-.
ton. and the right holding its original posi-
ton of Wednesday.
The advantage is with us. The battle will
be resumed on Saturday, and oil feel confident
of the victory.
The daily papers Of last Tuesday morning
contained the official report Of Gen. Rose
Grams, from which It will be seen that the
confidence of the Union forces in their abil-
ity to defeat the rebels, Us expressed in the
concluding portion of the last dispatch has
been fully realized. Wogivo thercport below.
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EXERCISE IN DniLLNo.-The Taxpayer
Manual has just been published, and, 10
brcvity It beats tho Military Manual all hol-
low, says Vanity Fair. It has but throe
principal orders, as follows:
!. Draw wallets!
2. Fork over!
3. Retire!
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Wood Wanted.

At this Office, few loads OF wood, in pay
ment for subscription to the Union and
Journal; also, all kinds Of country produce.
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HAdvertisers are particularly request
al to hand in their advertisements as early in the
week as possible. In order to secure their inser-
tion they must DO received by Wednesdays noon.
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WAsurxoroN, Jan. 6.

WAsHINGTON, Jan. U.
The following dispatch has been received
at Headquarters:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
CUMBERLAND. Jan. s.
To Major Gen. II. w. Halleck, General.in-
Chief:
We have fought one of the greatest battles
of the war, and are victorious. Our entire
success on tho 3lst ult., was prevented by o
surprise Of the right flank, but we have
nevertheless beaten tho enemy after three
days fight. They fed in great precipitation
on Saturday night. The last of their col.
ums of cavalry left this forenoon. Their
loss has bceen very heavy. Gems. Rains and
Hanson arc killed. Gems. Cladson, Adams
and Breckenridge are wounded.
(Signed) w. s. RosEcRANs,
Major General Commanding.
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Loss Of tho Monitor.

Tho Ericsson battery Monitor, which left
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slave empire, whether it is intended that on
this audacious and internal basis new all,
ance for England is to be built up. Cheers
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-04-04
How Much Pork to Bushel of Corn.

A Hog Raiser,'' in Illinois, writes
to the .imericdn .2griculturist, that
on the 18th Of September last, he had
12O hogs, of various ages. They weigh
ed $500 pounds, and run on an eight
acre lot, about six acres of which pro-
duced white clover and blue grass
From September 18th to December 1st
they were fed with go bushels of corn,
which was thrown to them on the ground,
dry. As condiments, they had what
coal ashes and salt they would eat.
They had dry place to sleep in. He
says: s'On the LIST of December, l sold
1906 pounds Of fat hogs. and found
the entire lot had gained 1902 pounds,
or IA lbs. 7oz. for each bushel of corn
fed" They were cross Of the Suffolk
and Berkshire. AS the hogs were
weighed alive in both instances, it don't
appear that the gain stated was actually
so much pork. If the offal of the whole
hog was as great at the time of the first
weighing as it was at the last, it might
be fair to presume that the gain was in
pork; but as many Of the hogs were
young and small at the first weighing,
It is probable that their weight Of offal
increased.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
SMOKY HILL 4 RlPJ3uelJ III0J
WEEKLY REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER,
DEVOTED 10 snr INTERESTS OF -
WESTERN KANSAS.
" lu me IL.

The success which has attended US during
the past year, as shown by our increased cir
culation, in our securing so extensive IN ad,er.
Using patronage, and by the high encomiums
which have been received from the press and
people of the State for our bold sod indepen-
dent course, in defence Of the Right, have
satisfied the Publishers that the UsIox is .
fixed and permanent institution Of Western
Kansas.
While thanking our many patrons foE the
bountiful support which they have given us::
and for the encouragement received BY the
many compliments bestowed, We would ask .
continuance Of their help in making the UNION
a reflex Of the prosperity and advancement
which is sure to attend the course Of Western
Kansas. q
Strictly identified with the interests Of
Western Kansas, and we'll knowing its vast
resources, which are only awaiting the magic
hand of the capitalist and laborer to he fully
developed, and added to the growing wealth
of the country, We shall spare NO pains OF
energy to bring before the masses Of the East
the great advantage Of our country as place
of settlement for the home. seeking immigrant
Everything tending to induce capital to flow
hirherward for the development Of our exten'
sive Coal Fields and rich Salt Springs will
receive that particular attention which il
deserves. f
In politics, We shall pursue that course
which we believe justified by principles Of
Right and Justice. sne which tends to Human
Progress, Universal Liberty, and the free
pursui, of Happiness by oil mankind.
The Importance of having full ard com'
plete local department We would not under
estimate. aad We are again impeled to ask ou'
friends to aid US in this matter-give Vi
information of any thing transpiring in you'
perfect history of this locality.
| As we are unable to reduce the price Of ouI
paper and live by it, at the same time making
it useful institution, we have concluded, in
view Of the mighty interests involved in the
present struggle, to so arrange our terms a. te
give our friends an opportunity Of extending
our circulation in their localities:
One year, 50 numbers] s. on
Six months T26 numbersl on
Ten copies, one year, Is "
We would appeal to our friends to aid us in
putting the UNION in the hands Of every mar
| in Western Kansas.
BLAKELY 4 MARTIN, Publishers.
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Instructions will be given to all persons wish
ing to learn the use of the Machine, whether
they become purchasers or not.
&4rTo Ministers If the Gospel and for
Charitable Purposes, the Machine are sold ct
reduced prices.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-05-30
GRATING GRAPES.

Now, just as the grape is beginning to
burst into leaf, is the time to graft. The
Delswarc, Rebecca, or any other valuable
or slow-growing variety, can be stimulated
in gigh degree by inserting sections on
such rampant growers as The Fox, Isabella,
Garrigues, Clinton, Franklin, &c. 1t is
doubtless the best to graft pretty closely
10 the ground, say from one to three inches
in the usual way Of setting peer or apple
scions, and wax in the same manner. If
we'll done there is little danger Of failure
--Grapevines can be grated at almost
any point where they are thick enough,
with pretty general success, though it is
not advisable any more than grating a
pear or apple stock would be two or three
feet from the shoulder of the stock. There
is no secret in grpe-graftng, as some pre-
tend 10 hold, and it can be done with but
little more difficulty than other grating. 8.
Geraaalto,c's Telegraph.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-05-30
REMEDY FOR THE CUT WORM.

Seeing in the columns of the Telegraph
that my brother farmers complain of 10 S
to their corn crop by injury from the
brown cutworm, will offer an effcctual
remedy, if followed according to direc-
Nons.
When the corn has been up about
week, examine it +; if it shows injury by
ahe cutworm, gather the common muDein,
root and all, and place about every third
or fourth row and hill top down, in the
afternoon in the morning following take
large tight basket and shake them off
the mulleins into it, and feed them to the
poultry. Two mornings are sufficient to
clear field of all that have hatched -
But the corn cop has greater enemy in
the wire and web worms, which prey Oh
the root of the corn, and for which l know
no remedy better than perfect culture.
Germonto,Os Telegraph.
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RULES FOR WINDOW PLANTS.

From tie German Watering Prac-
tice tells the eye whether or not required,
The collar of the plant shows it, Better
still knock at the pot. II it sounds hol-
low, water, if it gives a mufied sound,
don't.
Watering when not required sours the
earth, and the fbres of the root will rot.
To correct sournoss pour hot water 40 or
30 deg. Reamus- fthat won't do, rcpot.
Worse than Too often watering is too sell
dom watering: Once neglected water
little and often till normal health is re-
stored.
In warm days, the surface may appear
moist and the root may be dry: plunge
in water.
Water in the morning in preference,
with rain or river water.
Let the water be oil equal temperature
with the air: the plant should be kcpt
from gas, keep the soil loose.