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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Have You Done Your Entire Duty.

Two days alone remain in which to labor
for the success of the national cause, and we
ask every reader in Maine, have you done all
within your power to ensure the success of
your government? This election must be
regarded rs the keynote OF the struggle ut
the ballot box for the supremacy OF the
American government. Thousands and
thousands of our citizens are fighting in the
ranks against traitorous yet brave Toe,
whose guns are pointed at the life of the
nation, and thousands are sleeping in well
filled trenches, having fallen to secure to you
q country. Certainly it seems the least we
can do ut home to meet and conquer that
foe, whose success at the election is condi-
tional upon the defeat of our armies. But
it can only be accomplished by personal and
persistent effort. We know something ot
the labor and devotion OF the Union men OF
Maine; we know something OF their faith.
lulncss and un,ring zeal for the success OF q
Union victory at the polls. and We assure our
friends in other States who arc intently
watching this election that there is not the
least shadow Of doubt about the result.
But we urge upon all OF our loyal citizens to
work, rork, WORK from this time till sun
down on Monday, to so increase the Union
majority that il shall utterly convince the
rebels that no hopes can be based upon the
expected aid of the Peace Democracy.
There is great responsibility resting upon
every loyal citizen. The issue is distinctly
forced upon the people, whether the emblem
Of our nationality shall wave again over an
undivided country, whether the government
Of our fathers shall be preserved and lie.
Tended. or whether we shall give up tina. gov
eminent to traitors. There viii be but one
result and that so great, so grand that past
suffering shall be swallowed up in our re-
joicing over once more united people.
"Sail on. o Ship of State!
Sail on, o USioS, strong and great
Humanity with all its fears,
With oil the hopes Of future years.
Is hanging breathless on thy fate
We know what Master laid the keel.
What Workman wrought thy RIBS Of steel,
Who made each mast. and sail, and rope,
What anvils rang. what hammers beat.
In what forge and what heat
Were shaped the anchors OF thy hope
Fear not each sudden sound aud shock.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
The True Test.

In Maine we are ON the eve OF I'm impor-
tant contest, u contest between the govern
ment and its enemies. On the south ol
Richmond another struggle is to take place,
of scarcely more Importance. although dead
ler; and there the contest is also between
the government aud its enemies. How will
it affect the cause of tho coppcrheads. il
Grant wins great victory? Will the
Mcclellan stock go up or down on the news
of the utter destruction Of Lce's army
Having said that the rebellion could never
DO crushed by our arms, will the e Demo.
Gratis" DO rejoiced at our national victories,
or will their hopes fall with the rebel pros
poets. ~
The true answer to these questions will
furnish a solution to problem, If there is a
man in the nation really unconvinccd in re.
gard to his political duty. While we orc
writing our army may be engaged in death.
struggle with the rebel army that confronts
them, and where are your entire sympathies,
and where arc the sympathies of your party
Crush out the rebellion, and the Democrat.
ic party, that brought it on the country, and
that are striving with all their power to
make it permanent, viii fall with It.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
They Give it up!!

Three months ago the cOppcrheads enter
tanned iaint hopes Of carrying York County,
bu, the events and Developments of the last
three weeks have dashed their expectations ;
and the leaders acknowledge that they are
used up. Their County Convention and its
dongs threw wet blanket over their hopes.
The enormous Ezxle in this city last week,
showed conclusively that the masses were not
with them; while the capture Of ATLANTA.
and the pos,poncmeut Of the draft, complete
ly upset their calculations, and the effect up
ON the public mind has demonstrated that
old York will give an increased majority for
tho Union and the Flag.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

81 The Saco Democrat admits to its col
umns this week mean and characteristic
fling at one of our bes: citizens, Joseph Hob
son, Esq, by stating chat no store down the
American flag and tramplcd il in the DUST
&C., &C., because the copperheads hada Nc
Clellan ratification meeting Of 40l l'2 per
sons This is the act;-0wing to the scar
city Of help. Mr.. Hobson has employed
raving eopperhead who states almost every
day that he hopes every Que OF our soldiers
will be killed before coming home, such talk
thereby making him Mcclellan mti6er
so on Thursday he hois,ed dag on Mr.,
Hobson's establishment, and as Mr.. II. did
not thus wish to be compromised with the Chi.
cago vallandighsmmcrs. he very properly or,
dsrod Il taken down for the day. We would
refer the Democrat TO the fable Of the snak,
that guAwed the file.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
CAPTURE OF ATLANTA-GEN. SHEER
MANS OFFICIAL REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Sent. As P. NJ.

WASHINGTON, Sept. As P. M
To Maj. Gen. Dir: Gen. Shermah's OFF,
cial report OF the capture OF Atlanta has
been received by this Department. 1t is da-
ted 26 miles south Of Atlanta, o'clock yes
terday morning. but was detained by the
breaking of the telegraph lines. As already
men toned, the army Withdrew from about
Atlanta. and on the 30th had made q break
In the West Point road and reached good
position from which to strike the Macon road,
the right (Howard) near Jonesboro, the left
(Schoield) near Rough and Ready, and the
centre (rhomas) at Couch's. Howard found
the enemy in force at Jonesboro, and en-
trenched his troops. the salient within halt u
mile of the railroad. The enemy attacked
him ut 8 p. NJ. and was easily repulsed, leav-
ing his dead and wounded. Finding strong
opposition on the rold, I advanced the LETT
and centre rapidly to tho railroad, made
good Judgment and broke it all tho way from
Rough and Ready down towards the left near
Joncsboro. and by the samo movement inter.
posed my whole army between Atlanta and
the part of the enemy cntrcnched in and u
round Jonesboro. Wc made general attack
on the enemy on the LIST of September. the
18th corps. Gen. JEFF. @. Davis, carrying the
works handsomely with 10 guns and about
1000 prisoners. In the night the enemy re-
treated south, and we have followed him to
another of his heavily constructed lines near
L,yeioy Station. Hood, at Atlanta, finding
me on his road the only one that could sup
ply him, and between him and considerable
part of his army, blew up his magazines at
Atlanta, and loft in the nighttime, when the
Goth corps, Gen Slocum, took possession OF
the place. South Atlanta is ours and fairly
won. Since the 5th OF May we have been in
one constant battle or skirmish, and need rest
Our loses will not exceed 100, and we havo
possession OF over 800 dead, $50 wounded and
over 1900 well.
(Sgned) w. 1. SHERMAN
Major General.
A later dispatch from Gen, Slocum, dated
at Atlanta, Sept. Sd. 0P. NJ, states that
the enemy destroyed locomotives and 81
cars loaded with ammunition, small arms
and stores, and left Ia pieces OF artillery,
most OF them uninjured, and large number
of snall arms.
(Sigued) Il NJ. STANTON
Secretary oi War.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

RRpILvIEws.-Th Richmond Enquirer, in
lengthy review Of the Democratic party and
talk about peace at the North, Gays civil war
at the North is the only ally upon whose as
sistance the rebels can base any reliable hope
for tho future. and concludes Us follows:
The peace that is 10 give us independence for
the present and security for The future. must,
zoe repeat IL, be dictated at The point Of The
spord and amid Me roar of cannon. The
snake must not be sco.ched only, but killed,
neither policy Mt home nor persuasion from
abroad, but fear-trembling covering fear
is tho only argument that will lead tho Yam
kee to durable peace. When his troops
are defeated. his strong places taken. his
fields invaded and his houses burnt, then may
our victorious troops march us. with firm
tread and flying banners, into the family OF
great nations, then only wW peace, with heal.
ing on his wings. return to our land and
dwell once morc in our midst, shedding rich
blessings on town and country and healing
oil our wounds.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

CorrrRuEAps ExuLrSG.-we hope War
Democrats will ponder we'll npon the record OF
Pendieton Of Ohio. His position is summed up
by the New York News, one Of the yilest seces-
sion sheets printed in America, and whichsup-
ports George Is Mcclellan rs "aman after Its
own heart !"
George II. Pendleton is. in the words Of the
Tribune, an anti-war Copperhead OF the in'
tensest shade. and his votes in Congress have
rarely differed from those of Vallandigham and
Ben. Harris. Precisely so; and, ms such.
stands upon the Democratic ticket worthy
representative Of that glorious phalanx which
stood up In the Congress Of the United States
to denounce, In the tice OF raving madness, a
war which has devastated the country, bur-
dened our productive industry with crushing
debt. and murdered. aye murdered, Mt the bid.
ding Of iauatical abolition. hundreds Of thou
sands Of our sons and brothers.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
IMPORTANT DISPATCH.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, Sept Is P. NJ.
To Maj Gen. Dir:-Ths department has received intelligence
that Gen Shemans Atlanta about to-day The
particulars been received but eegraphc commuhc
tons during the night with Atlanta is expected
1t is asccaned reasonable certainty that the naval and other
credits required by Congress- will amount to about looooo
including New York. not been reported yet to the depart
men SO that the Presidents call of July S practically reduced
900 men to meet take the place Of first the new enlist
ments in the navy second casualties of battles Sickness prison
ers and eserons third the hundred days troops and all
others going out the expiration of service this fall
hundred thousand troops promptly furnished are all "'
Con Grant asks for the capture Richmond and give finishing
blow 10 the rebel armies the field The residue OF the call
would be adequate garrison of forts and to guard all the lines
of communication supplies free the country from sueas
give security trade protect and travel and establish
peace order and tranquility in every State.
(Signed t. Nj STANTON
Secretary of War.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

n The Richmond Sentinel says :-"lfw
havo peace We must conquer it. Lot US moi
remit cxertions because the enemy seems ex
haus,cd and the prospects Of pcaoe seem i'm
proving"
~ Reb,l pickc.s refuse to believe that AT.
lanta has fallen. They have become very
friendly, and approach close to our lines with
passes from their officers. for the purpose OF
trading apparently, but all have their peck
cts filled with u proclamation from Jcif. Davis,
Offering protection and safe conduct to desert.
ers FROM our army. Tho rebels hope to large
ly reduce our ranks by this dodge. They
purchase all tho catables they can get from
our men. giving greenbackc or tobacco in cx-
change, large supplies Of which they seem to
have on hand.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

ANALYSIS OF TIE CHICAGO PLArFoRM.-An
exchange having mado careful analysis oil
the Chicago platform. finds that it contains
the following as the voice Of tho Democ
racy
One Pledge-not to sccedo thcmsclves-bc-
ing their resolution in favor Of adhering to
the Union as heretofore.
Thirteen Denunciations-all aimed at the
President Of the United States (who still
lives.
One Mreat-to take up arms against the
said President.
One Demand-for an Immediate cessation
OF hostiltics.
One Promisc-to give to tho Union soldier
scare. protection. regard and kindness, y
which II is doubtful IL they have to give
when they "attain to power" which 1t Il
quite certain will never be.
One grand misiake-the omission OF oil ref
erence to the rebellion. including tho omission
Of the duty Of clearing their skirts Of sym
pathy with the same.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Our Representatives.

Capt. Robert NJ. Stevens and John O.
bennett, Esq, were nominated at the Union
caucus on Wednesday evening as our candi-
dates for representatives. Twas gallant
nomination, and it will be ratified nj the polls
IL every Union man in tho city will do his
duty. The copp,rhcais SEEN p'r'ly1'd by
their Gzzle and alpjics efforts at their
Mass ('D Meeting last week, which was not
attended by as many persons rs turned out
to welcome Capt Stevens when. faint from
his wounds received by Democrats bullets
which pierced him at tho battle Of Gaines
Hill, he returned to MS, cheerful and uncon-
ing that he suffered for tho cause.
Rally every one
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Mass Meeting To-Day.

The Union men of this county will hold a
Mass Meeting to-day on Factory Island which
will doubtless be the largest gathering ever
assembled in York county. As our paper is
published in the morning wc can give no ro'
port till next week.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

WoSr DO Ir.-Th, Augusta correspondent
of the Portland Courier writes that paper
that ut a Mcclellan meeting in that city
Friday evening, an Ex-senator among ot''c'
remarks stated that NIL intelligent soldiers
would vote tho Mcclellan ticket, whercupon
an invalid Lieutenant arose and said-"no'
BY d. sight" and all the privstes present
without an exception. at once exclaimed,
"thosc arc our sentiments" and left the hall
in body. GAIA
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

Col. Hartman spoke in City Hall Saturday
evening to large assembly. He is one of the
most effective speakers that have appeared in
this campaign, and his words fell with telling
effect, coming rs they did from a heart all aglow
with that patriotism that will do all and dare
all for the sake Of the country. But the speech
for many and many day, was made by Judge
Kelly of Pennsylvania in the same place on
Monday evening, aud to dense audience. We
say "te Speech" not judging from the mat.
ter of the discourse, but criticising 1t for its
elocutionary ability. His elocution Is elegant.
fervid and majestic. He uses the orotund
quality of voice. or we might call 1t, the Web
sterian style, for Webster nearly always EN-.
ployed II, certainly always In his most brilliant
passages. AS we listened to the remarks of the
Judge, VIC could not help noticing under
what perfect control he held his audience; and
VIC venture nothing in saying that not person
of that great multitude but was charmed into
close attention by the power Of his cloquence.
lie traced the connection of the Democratic
party with secession from Calhoun's time, and
ske,ched II with masters hand, placing his
blows always where they would be effective.
His speech was such an one as would cause the
listener to 60 from the hall wondering that
such thing as n copperhcad existed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Caralry Fight at yMurfreesboro'. Iean.-T"e
Rebels Defeated and Our Men Pursuing.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 6.-Mlilroy attacked 5000
rebel cavalry unler Williams, near Murfrecs
boro', Saturday. The fighting continued ai'
day. The rebels retreated Sunday. followed by
Milroy, who subsequently ioinel Rossean near
Franklin. Our loss was ten killed and wounds
ed. Williams is said to have joined Wheeler
who, on Sunday, was twenty four miles south
of Columbia, with Rosseau pursuing The
damage to the railroad was slight; no bridges
or tressels were destroyed. In the charge upon
the rebels at South Duck river the rebels dis
mounted, and Rosseiu captured 500 horses.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

An AMENDMENT PaorosEp.-The New
York Tribune says that the following message
was sent from that city by a War Democrat
after he had read the platform Of tho Demo
cratic National Convention:
Hon. James Guthrie; Amend your resolu'
tons BY adding one apologizing TO Jea. Da'
vic and his bloody con,pirators for our con-
duct toward thcm, aid NIL will be complete.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
NASHVILLE. Tenn. /. Sept

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept s.
Gen. Rosscau tclcgraphs from Spring Hill
that Wheeler's force was across Duck River
had joined Roddy, and that both are retreat
ing towards Florence. Rosscau pronounce,
the raid complete failure.
The rebel General Kelly died ut franklin
Yesterday of his wounds. Gen. Haskell !,
also reported to have been killed in ssirln
ish.
Considerable damage was done to tho rail
roae, but large force is employed repairing
and it will soon be in running order again
The Chattanooga Railroad is also being rap
idly repaired. Only one bridge across Stew
arts Creek was destroyed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Well Done, Vermont!

The election in the gallant Green Noun
tain State has resulted in an increased Union
majority. The hardy sons of that noble
State give the first note of victory. and send
greeting to us in Maine, and the Pine Tree
State will answer buck on Monday mex. with
equal words of cheer.
TIE REBsLLIoy MUST he CRUSHED Ann
TREASON MUST he PUNISHED.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

AnMrso or THE CorpERnEAps.-Speaking OF
the capture Of large number Of rifles at
Portsmouth, and which were directed to cop
perheads, the Chronicle Of that city says:
The discovery OF these concealed weapons
will PERHAPS open tho eyes Of some to the real
intentions Of our pretended pcace-loving friends.
None are so blind, however, asthose who Wont
see II IL stated that 1900 or 1000 Of these En.
field rifles have been distributed about New
hampshire, for the use Of these precious peace
makers li6cl lc .ltn .sii w Aly.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Vermont State Election.
The Fir.. Gun OF ,ho Campaign.

~. MosrrELlsR. Sept. Z. 1864.
The returns from our state election show
an increased Union majority over last year,
Smiths majority will reach $4,000 against
majority Of IL. 900 last year. Thus far &C
Union representatives have been elected. ant
two copperbeads. Our three Members o
Congress ARE also elected by increased major
tiles. Vermont s,nis greeting to Maine
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

I'll. of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the tapping Of the sail,
And not rent made By the gale
In spite OF rock aud tempest's roar.
In spite Of false lights on the shore,
Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!
Our hearts, our hopes, arc all with thee,
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers our tears
Our faith triumphant DER our fears,
Are oil with thcc,-arc all with thee 2"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

CorrxRnxap powpKa SnzED. Tho In
dianapolis journal Of Aug. % states that
Col. r. W. Thompson. Provost Marshal OF
the Seventh Congressional District. on wed
nesday afternoon seized from a s'Ioon keeper
In Tcrrc Haute, who ID prominent member
of the "Sous of Liberty" hhy.s'x Kegs
containing sixteen hundred pounds Of pow
d. which had bceu purchased Tor the uso OF
u" ,,,,., ,' Of that treasonablc order. f
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

"TnE DEVIL QuorrSo ScRlrruRr. Tho
Saco Democrat has clerical editor. VIC Judge
by recent issue. The Rev. gentleman
tells us about how the King of Syria warred
against somebody and got whipped, and all
that sort Of thing. W
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Thc Rebel General Morgan Killed.
FROM THE ARMY BEFORE RICH.
MOND.
WAsurvorox. Sent. 6-8 p. M

To Maj. Gen Dif:-A dispatch from
Gen. Grant, just received. gives statement
IRON tho Richmond Examiner Of this morn.
ing that John Morgan was surprisod and
killed and his staff captured ut Grecnville,
Tenn, yesterday.
Ar unofficial dispatch received by this De-
partmcnt this morning from Lexington states
chat Gen. Gillcn had officially reported the
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
SEE THAT YOUR NAME IS ON
THE VOTING LIST.
VOTE YES"

On the Amendment to allow our soldiers to
vote. The copperheads win vote EMO, ard
thus disfranchise the Maine citiren who is
fighting for his country! See that your bal
lot has the word "YBS" upon il.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

One Of the outside speakers at Chicago:
Trainer from the third Ohio district. declared
,hst We should not have peace at the North at
any rate. II Lincoln should be defeated he
would not give up the government. and u he
Was successful the people Of the North would
not tolerate his misrule. Such ''perilous stud.
abounded. NrN 6mNa
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
YORK COUNTY APPOINTMENTS.
pUNNELL AND DRUMMOND,

DUNNELL AND DRUMM0ND,
Hollis. Friday afternoon, Sept. 2.
WATERFORD Centre, Saturday afternoon, sept, IT,
(Old Corner, Saturday eye'g,
The Alfred Band will be at both these meetings
HoS. DANIEL CLARK,
q. Senator from n. H.. will speak to The cit
i,ens OF York on Friday evening, Sept ., at Pm
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09
Later from Atlan.a,-omoial Dispa.chs.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.
To Mai. Gen. Dir No intelligence
from Atlanta later than my telegraph OF last
night has been received.
The Geographic lines between Nashville
and Chattanooga were broken last night by
Wheeler, and We had nothing south of Nash.
willie to-day. This accounts for the absence
of later intelligence from Atlanta. No doubt
is entertained Of the correctness OF the re-
ports received last night, which came from
two independent sources, besides the Official
dispatch of Gen. Sherman.
An official report this evening from Nash
Vile says the damage done by Wheeler to
the railroad will be speedily repaired, and
that Wheeler has retro.ted that Gen. Ros-
seau il in pursuit, and that in an engage
mcnt between Rosseau = and Wheeler's forces
the rebel Gen. Kelly was mortally wounded
and is IN our hands.
A telegraph from Gen. Sheridan states that
Early has retreated up tho Shenandoah val
ley, and that he is pursued BY Sheridan with
his whole army, AMI that Averill had at.
tackled Vaughan's cavalry and captured
twenty wag ms. two battle lags, u number
of prisoners and herd of cattle.
(Slgned EDWIN NJ. SrAsroN,
Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.
To Mai. Gen. Dir Tho following tel
cgram from Gen. Grant has just been re-
celyed:
City Point Sept. 3d.-Hon. Z. NJ. Stan
ton IL have Richmond paper OF to day.
IL contains rumor of u battle at Atlanta,
but says the War Department, having no
official information. it declines forming an
opinion from u rumor. / have no doubt,
however, but Sherman has gained great
success there. Before tho dispatch OF last
night was received, announcing tho occupa-
ton of Atlanta by our troops. the fact was
known to our pickets. Tho rebels halloosd
over to our men that Sherman had whipped
Hood. that the latter had lust 10000 men,
and that our troops were in Atlanta.
All is quiet here.
(Sisned) U. 5. GRANT,
Lieut. General.
Our southwestern telegraph, line continues.
(Signed) EDwiS NJ. SrANrnN.
Secretary Of War.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

No D.Arr.-Secrctary Seward said in his
speech q. Anburn. last Saturday:
I'VE shall have no draft because the army
IL being reinforced at the rate OF i've or ten
thousand men per day by volup,eers."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-09

Axorurn Arbitrary AnREr. "A young
nan was arrested In Toronto, the other day,
Tar kissing hls hand to n yuung. lady who
VA. passing on the opposite aide Of tho
strces. Another evidence Of "0ld Abcs Z"
syrsuny! 81, as = i,r. ~. NJ.