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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

We learn that on Friday last, Mr.. Geo.
McCurdy, Of Gardiner, was violently thrown
from pung against u tree. while turning
the corner Of Washington and Vino streets,
bis horse having become unmanageable, and
he was taken up fatally injured. He died
In few hours after tho accident. Mr.. Nc:
Curdy was about sixty years Of age, and
leaves o family.
The young Dumas has been q hyp,chon..
driac for years, fearful that no may die oil
consumption. He used to smoke twenty
Eve or thirty cigars q day. but on reading a
medical treatise, on nicotine. made q rcsolu:
ton that no would never smoke again, and
kent Il. This was enough, Young America
would say, to mako any man hypochon'
driac.
Capt Samuel Black has been sentenced by
the court-martial, at Louisville, TO 30 DIS.
missed from the service with the loss OF all
back pay and allowances due, and 70 pay o
fine OF two thousand dollars, and to 90 i'm
prisonod two years. Tho charges were neg
isct Of duty, making false reports, and con-
duct unbeoomipg Al o@cer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

EXACTLY so.-The Bath Times, in speak.
ing Of the policy Of allowing rebel soldiers to
take the oath Of allegiance and enlisting in
our army, makes the following judicious re-
marks:
We don't believe In allowing rebels who may
have taken the oath Of allegiance permission "a
Join our armies or our nayies. We regard !!
as mistaken policy. Try the fellows first and
see whether they are lying or not. A little dis
cretion In these matters may save us much
trouble hereafter. The fable Of the man who
nourished anil warmed the serpent should not
be forgot. Time should be given these fellow,
to show whether their conversion Is genuine OF
not. Their mere willingness to take the oath
Of allegiance or to swear to the Presidents nm.
nesty proclamation. Is not sufficient to show
the genuineness Of change Of feeling. Hav-
ing been ready to 60 against the Government,
break up the Union, and bring war upon the
land, now when they arc suffering for food OF
clothing, they may 30 willing to swear to any.
thing to secure these necessaries. Don't put
them into the army or navy. Let them 60 to
work In some manual employment, and thu
test their sincerity and see II the devil OF seccs
sion and rebellion Is oil out'of them.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06
GENERAL SUMMARY.

Tho present condition Of the rebel navy
Is admirably illustrated by the fact that, ac-
cording to Mr.. Mallory, It contains five hun
dred ind sevcnty-four commissioned and pet
ty officers, and but eight hundred and seven
seamen. "But one-half penny.worth Of
bread to this intolenblo deal Of sack"
It is asserted on good authority that 1900
descrtes from Gen. Bragg's army had come
into our lines at Chattanooga, since Oct. 10Th /,
as shown by tho rolls.
Preparations to re-cnter tho Union aro
progressing In Arkansas. Tho State Con-
yention has adopted an article prohibiting
slavery, and tho new constitution will b0
voted on by the people tho fist Monday in
March, when State officers will also DO chos-
en-. The Kansas Legislature has passed tho
resolutions rc-nominating Mr.. Lincoln unan-
imously.
A bill has born introduced into the Mis-
souri, House Of Representatives TO rcpudiato
all debts or liabilities contracted under the
administration of Claiborne +. Jackson,
since the LIST day of April, 1851, unless tho
holder OF tho claim can prove clearly, to .
committee Of tho General Assembly, that tho
debt was created for loyal and necessary pur.
poses. The bill will probably pass, and will
be prompt and Just settlement OF the claims
of those who were such traitors as TO assist,
with their money and means, jackson 10 his
enterprises Of taking Missouri into the South
crn Coniederacy.
Representative Kasson, Of Iowa, stated In
tho House on Tuesday, that the Post Ofice
Department ID. now self-sustaining for tho
first time In fifteen years, which no attribu-
ted mainly to tho legislation OF Congress.
The report Of Judge Trumbull, from tho
Judiciary Committee, on Senator Hale's
case, after rcciting tho facts, says tho em.
ploymcnt Of Mr.. Hale was purely profess
sional, and he violated no law by accepting
q foo for defending Hunt, or even for ordcsv-
oring TO procure his discharge from prison
by the Secretary Of War. "There was not."
says the report, "the slightest evidence be-
ioro the COMMITTEES that Mr.. Halo undertook
tho defense of Hunt from any corrupt Or
improper motive. So ia from II no seems
10 have acted with peculiar caution and to
ken tho advice Of Others before going 70 the
Secretary"
Alone OF all tho Border States, Kentucky
stands as tho bulwark Of slavery, forever
pnting of In rights and guarantees, forever
denouncing abolitionism a. tho cause Of ell
our woes, and mildly admitting The compile.
lily Of secession.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

OPINION OF MS spEEcup.-In an article
in the Independent, on "reminiscences OF
Daniel Webster. occurs tho following para
graph:
Mr. Webster. said friend Of ours once to
tho Great Expoundcr, which of your own pro-
ductious do you place hrstr He replied MY
friend. Mr.. Everett, prefers my speech on Gen.
Jackson's protest. The mass Of my country
men probably prefer my reply to Col. Hayne.
But prefer the 6rst speech I ever made at
Plymouth Rock Perhaps the great states
man was right. In these days Of our dear
country's fiery publication. when to the thrill
ing music Of falling chains the Republic 10
marching up 70 her destiny, Il must 30 con-
strong, and mover 90 glorious a. when he stood
forth the champion Of freedom, on Plymouth
Rock
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

we arc confident of successful resistance. AL,
most simultaneously with this attack the enemy
advanced on tho south side Of the front-with
what force Il u difficult to estimats-and were
handsomely repulsed. Communication contin-
uss with Morehead city, but the enemy are near
the road with the. evident Intention OF cutting
Il. The commander OF Beaufort Is aware Of tho
situation, and will use every effort TO prevent
any interruption with the road.
(Sgped) ]. W. PALMER. Brig. Gen.
Ldftr.-The section Of artillery supposed to
have been lost may be preserved.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06
q The Richmond Examiner has the fol.
lowing leader:


lowing leader:
The time has passed for offensive military
operations on the part Of the Southern army
Beyond recovering lost portions Of territory,
her true policy now Is to risk nothing. Oar
means Of substance have been too far exhaust
cd to admit any other than defensive tatics.-
II has become with US now q simple question
OF endurance with the North. The duration
Of the war Is simply aquestion Of continued
supply Of food for the people and army.
The South can hold out indefinitely, II ai
the eleventh hour she does not 60 mad. The
Richmond Congress can bring her to subjuga.
ton in six months moro BY conscripting her
present producing classes and thrusting them
into an uuclad and unfcd army. The 6rst duty
Of the government Is to provide these supplies,
and they cannot be provided except by weak.
ening the army. The alternative must b.
adopted Of resisting with small armies. using
the tatics Of Fabius and the strategy Of de-
tense.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06
New Publications.

We have received the American Exchange
snd Review, for January, published at Phila-
delphia. J. A Towle. editor, and devoted to
finance. insurance. manufactures, patents, COM
merce &c.. 80. and economic science. II seems
to occupy position the want Of which has
long been felt among our business men. This
10 the FIRST number We have seen. but shall
speak Of II moro hereafter. The January num-
Der Is full OF useful and interesting reading.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

An Act of Congress was approved last
week, authorizing the transmission Of Ger.
tain articles Of clothing to non.comuis.
s,oned officers and prirdtes IN the army, at
the rate OF eight cents (prepaid BY stamps)
LOT every single rate Of four ounces. Tho
privilege extends only to articles manufac.
t1red IRON ,rooi, cotton or inen, and en-
closed in packages NOT exceeding too pounds
IN ,ceigh.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

-ses adver.issmsn. Boston Stock Fluotu-
stions, In this days paper.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

The KsrcKrnpocxEa for February Is received. >,
and who has not heard Of glorious rolIieking
Old Nick ! The table Of contents for this
month Is improving on itself and Is moro than
usually interesting. X. N. Pepper contributes
q paper to this number.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

BLAcKwoop for january Is also received
We cannot speak In too much praisc OF Messrs.
Leonard Scott & Co., Of New York, through
whose enterprise our people Arc enabled TO get
the cream Of English Observation-Disclosures
and the four Reviews, and at so little cost.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06

BIB. Russell, OF Boston. Is publishing new
coIored map, showing in.green the territory
held by the rebels two years ago, and In red
that held by them on the first Of last month.-
The publication Is timely one, and shows at o
glance the progress Of our arms.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-06
BY DAVID BARKER.

BY DAVID BARKER.
by the moons pale light TO this gazing throng,
Let inc tell ono tale, let me sing one song;
Wis tale devoid OF an aim or plan,
'ris simple song OF q one-armed man
Till this very hour could ne'er believe
What n tell.tale thing Is an Empty Sleeve
What wierd queer thing Is nm Empty sleeve.
II tells In n silent tono 10 all,
or country's need and countrys call,
or kiss and q tear for child aud vile,
And hurried march for o nations life,
Till this very hour would ne'er believe
What tell.tale thing Is an Empty Sleeve
What wierd queer thing Is an Empty sleeve.
n tells OF n battle field OF gore,
or saber's clash-of the lannon's roar
or the deadly charge-of the buyies note-
or guryllng sound In foemans throat
or the whirsing grape-of tho hery she'll
or scene that rivals the so,nes OF hell.
Till this very hour, would you ere believe
What tell.tale thing is IN Empty sleevo-
What wierd queer thing Is an Empty Sleeve.
Though u tells Of myriad wounds and scars,
Let &c point TO time whom the stripes and stars,
In Gods own chosen time, shall take
Each place Of that rag with the rattlcsnakej
And ID points TO time when that nag snail wave
O'er land where there 3reathes no covering slave
To the top or the sky will you all then hcave
Cne proud hulIah for the Empty Sleeve
For This one-armed man With the Empty.SiesVe'
Gen. Howard responded a. follows:
Praise 10 always grateful, and It Is particu
larry 20 when Il comes from such msn ana sue
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
Abrahann'S Jokes.

The War Letter cfa Disbauded Volun.
teer,' is the title of new loyal league
book. The following is D. VS. discrip-
tiOn IF the manGer in which the Presi-
dent accepted the Federal defeat at Fred
ericksburg. 1t shows how he rises to
comprehension of death and disaster, aud
bearing the indorsment Of the LOYAL
Lsague, of course 1t is not copperhead
irony:
TIE President takes the disaster with
that cheerfulress which belongs to his
mater He THINKS it NJ more use to cry
ever split blood than it Is to cry over split
milk so be lucks at the affa ir from a
fareseshus point of view.
SEES to him to day. Tine aferd the
rebels hes got to wiudred of us for Ihe
campain.'
Yes be replied, and your remarks sub.
jects a conuondrum. What caused the
rhipwreck of our hopes on the Rapper.
hammock p
Stanton and Halleck,' seq I, swarm in
wsrdly.
Originally, grant, but the immediate
caws OF the shi2wreck of our hopes on the
Rapperhammock was runin on a Lee
shores
Mister President seq /, our troops is
recelViu checks from the enemy in all d.
| recksbums'
Air they p he said. Then all ken ga v
is the enemee treats EN- better'n we do for
they're had no checks from us for the last
FIVE months
Head of the nasbin,' I ansered, this is
no time for pups. 1t seems to me that
your mayjustiC iuteleck has gone q wool
gatherin.'
ID. V.'sez he, 4 spose you mean that
as Teproach but let me tell you wool
gnthern lie one of the great ends of this
war. AK the Constitutional Advisers eff
| it iseut'
Yes remarked, they've gon 10 fur
wool and cum back shorn.'
Not altogether seq he 'ef anybody's
been tieeced, CESS it's the publick'
Let Us change the subject, distinguish.
ed rooler,' was my reply. Don't you
think you had better resine, and retire
like another Sinsinnstus, to the hog aud
homiDy of private life p
Every man for hisself, and the devil
take the hindmost,' he srsered, casting bis
eyes upwards.
Yes says [, with groau, i bleeve
that is the creed OF the present admins.
| trasbum.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
A story Of three Lincoln Men.

One OF the city papers, which is not very
fond u the NATURALIZATION, has lately been
publishing the Declaration IF Iadepend-
epce' 10 instruments. 1t is a popularity of
that immortal document that some of its
sentiments are wholly inapplIcable to men
and times since the American Revolution.
The editor probably thought it was too
strong to be read all at once and 60 gave il
out by bits.
Three men, who intended to vote for Mr..
Lincoln next November, happened to be
looking on a COPY of the paper TO which
we refer. in ferry boat, the other day -
The regular allotment Of the Declaration
met their gaze. 1t had no caption or
Other marks to show where it came FROM
Being loyal men, they read passages
like the following with Indignation and
establishment:
lie has obstructed the administration Of
iustlce'-'erected multiiud OF new ofices'
affected to render the military independ-
ent Of and superior to the civil power
cutting of our trade With all parts of the
wurId'-'depriving US in many cases of the
benefit Of trial by jury &C., &c.
'Infsmous ! said Liucoln man No. one.
Treason p said No two.
The writer ought to hangedp said No.
three
The KING Of England thought so too
added a quite gentleman at their elbow =;
for it is the Declaration Of Independence ,
Eraunt the three Lincoln men into the
ladies cabin.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
Respect the Burden.

Napoleon. at st. Helena, was once walk
ing with lady. when a man came up with
load on bis back.
The lady kept Oh the side Of the path,
and was ready to assert her precedence of
sex but Napoleon gently waved Der on
one side. saying
'Repect the burden. madam
You constantly see men aud women be.
have to each other in way that shows
that they do not respect the burde o, what.
ever the burden is.
Sometimes the burden is an actual visi-
BILE load, sometimes it is GOODNESS and rag
gedness. sometimes it is hunger. some tim es
it is grief and illness. If get into little
conflict (suppose jostle or get jostled J
with halt-clad. hungry looking fellow 10
the street on Q winter morning. sm sure
ly bound to be lenient in my constructions
How far are we to push the kind Of
chivslry that respects the burden +?
As far as the love of God will go with
u.s. A great distance long way to the
foot of the rainbow.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
More About Paine.

The following special dispatch from
Cairo to the Chicago Times was not sllou-
ed u be sent by telegraph. but was for
warded by other means, and ?ublished.in
Cairo Sept. l5.-Gsu. Fry, of Kentucky.
ana OF Lollicofer fame, has arrived at
faoocah, having been sent from Washing
TON 20 investigate the region of terror and
blood OF Gen. Paine. Tie siupIe facts
that VIII be subsiainea open this investi-
Cation viii send thrill Of horror through
the people Of the civilized world.
Paine vas 10 ccmmEnd Afty.si1 dsv,
and shot sirty seen ngsH, and no etidenes
can be found that single one was ever
tried by q military commission OF court
Of any kind He was at the gosrdhosse
one day, and prisonsr happened to dis.
please him, when he ordered the guard
to shoot him down. A negro faithfully
executed the order.
An old man, described 90 az object
spitiful IN the extreme, had been. carving
aster 1tty days, aud could nosfOr the life
Of bin imagine what bis ofeDss was.
When prisoner was brought to Gen.
Paine, pronounced by bits caytors q rebel
in arDS, the matter was always eummarily
settled by an order to shoot him to.mor-
roo at 8 O'Clock.
Gen. Meredith turned fifty-ons persons
loose at May field and has emptied the
guard house at Paduesh.
The bloody days Of Rotespierre hsve
been blotted out, and an American now
bears aloft the rocking palm.
Gen. Fry is determined the uGttef shall
be thoroughly sifted, and that stern justice
shall be done. The greatest excite eut
prevails among the people of that district,
and when Gen. Fry notified them that be
wanted to talk to them. instead Of com.
ming 10 little sqaad, they rushed en-
H1dsSe.
He has arrested aud plased in the
guard house number Of negro soldiers
that have been Furnishing there lately
SO extremely. because they had commeac-
ed to deuouoce General Prv a secesh' Re6
eral.
The Lucier Andersons and BeIingers.
the men who bOssted upon the streets Of
Paducah, when Paine took commacd, that
now they bad q Robespierre to opeYats
upon rebel .yHpsthiEers and cop2erheads,
are now terror striker, and their pale
sheeks and trembling lips attest their
guilty conscieuoes
The country may look for De~s from
Gen. Fry's investigation that will tax their
utmost eredulits.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27

FERAcITY.-The groundwork of all man.
~ character lie verscity. That virtue lies
at the foundation of everything solid
How common it is to hear parents say,
i bave faith in my child so long as be
speaks the truth He may have many
tOultr, but know be will not deceive me.
build On that confidence They are
right. 1t is lawful aud just ground to
build upon. And that is a beautiful con-
hdeDce. Whatever errors ten ptation may
oetray child into, so long as brave, open
truth remains. there is anchor ground,
there IS substance at the centre. Men of
the world feel 80 about one another
They can be tOlsrent and forbearing as
lung as their erTing brother is true If we
DO not belieVs what others ssy to as, we
cannot act upon it; and. to an immense e.
tent, that Is saving that we cannot sct st
al. when you undertake to benefit ly-
ing man, it Is like pOttiDg your Iees in the
mire.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
LIncOIh's PatrOnage.

To furnish list Of the various ofkces
created by this ADMINISTERS ton ~ bied hafe
swelled the power Of the President and in.
creased bis patronage would be impossi>
BILE
Those officers would make an army of
themselves.
Tske for example the revenue law
There are l7S Congregational districts in
in the loyal States alvns.
For each Of these districts there is an
assessor and collector appointed by the
President.
This would make the number Of these
functisnariss alone alone $50. Their sals.
rIes would probably amount to OF least
million annually.
At present We have no means of sscer.
tanning the number of deputies these of.
cials employ. 1t there were but one each
that would make an aggregate pumbef ia
this one department 7l2 who derive their
sustenance from inc government.
The transcription act furnished the Pres
ident another vast source OF PATRONAGE
Each Congressional district undef this Law
is provided with its Provost Marshal and
Its Board of Eurcllmept, making 534 ap.
polntees besides inuumerable husts IF subs.
There are also two enrolling officers for
each district, making the whole number of
enrolling officers under this Law 800, exclu-
siVe oil clerks sud the smaller fry who are
c"noested with the machinery of its en-
forcemeOL.
We have only referred to tSo departs
meots, aud yet what an immense increase
OF patronage have they thrown into rSe
hands of the President sud for which the
people have to suffer aud pay.
Look at the number Cf eiefkgAipa asd
ottic'sls which have been crested siDce the
commencement Lipcoln's administration
10 almost every city in the land they can
be counted by hundreds.
II full list Of there aew oaces aad
cleakships could be exhioFed, it would
startle the people.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-09-27
a story Of Leap Year.

Samuel Smith eat at home on New
Year'sday, in dishabille. His beard was
unshaven and bis hair uncombed, aud bis
long boots unblacked; be was leaning back
10 picturesque attitude. with bis heels
against the mantle piece, smoking a cigar.
Samuel thought to himself that as it was
leap year. Is would be glorious II the la
dies would pop the question 10 accordance
with their ancient privileges.
As he sas Watching the smoke which
cuFied 90 Rracefully, bis fancy glowed with
the idea, how delightfully."- it would be to
have the dear creatures fondling him, aud
with tender glances endeavoring to do the
agreeable.
Ashe meditated, bis hear softened. and
be began 80 teeie equesmisb. Wcmanish
sensation diffused over bic feelings, and be
thought be would faint with pr0pries5 the
first timsa lady squerzed his baod
hspssep rap, sounded atesthe door,
Samuel peepsd Through ,hs venetian
blinds.
'MsrcyP exclaimed BE. 'il there isn't
Miss j 1nes---and in dishabille, and look
ing like fright-good gracious l must
go and FIX myself!
He left the rOOm-Miss Jones entered,
and with a composed air said that she
could wait. She was a firm believer in
woman's rights, and now that the season
was propitious she determined to take the
advantage thereof, and do little Counting
on their own hook. 1t was one of the wo>
mems privileges which had been usurped
by the tyrsnt, man. and she determined TO
assert her right in spite of the hollow for
maites Of the false system Of society.
On Sans return to the room she ex-
claimed
Dearest, how beautiful you look accom-
papying her words with a look of uadis.
tinguished admiration.
Spare the bushes of modest young
man, said Sam, applying the cambria to
his face to hide his confusion.
Nay, ny love, Why 80 coy2 said Susan;
turn not away those beautiful eyes, black
as jet, but sparkling as the diamond -
Listen to the vows Of affection. Here let
US rest said she, drawing him to the sofa;
here, with nv arm around thee, let me
confess my true Affection
Leave me, oh leave mep murmured
Samuel; think of my youth and inezper-
ience-spare my pslpitatipg heart
Leave thee, SAID Susan, pressing him
closer to Der, never! until the story of
restless nights, of unrequieted aspiration.
fond emotions and uudying love is laid
before thee. Know that for years have
suffered for thee a secret passion. Need
tell thee how such manly beauty moved
me? How worshipped like sun-flower
in the lurid light Of those raven iresses 7
How my fond heart was enwrapped in the
mesbes Of those magn fcent whiskers y
How l would yield to the government Of
that impeIil? Thy manners so modest,
so delicate enchapted me. My heart is
ever thine; take it; but frst let me snatch
one kiss from those ruby l;ps'
The overfowing feelings Of the delicate
youth were too strong, and be tainted from
effects cfjoy. Meanwhile, the enamored
maiden hung fondly over him, and
Slowly the eyes Of Samuel Smith opened;
be gazed wildly about him; theo, meeting
the ardent gaze of his lover, he flushed
deeply, and from behind his pocket hand
kerchief, family faltered out, ask my ma