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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

IGNORANCE OF THE"WnrTET TRASH. Capt.
Randolph of tho Sd (colored) South Carroll.
no Volunteers relates characteristic story
Of prisoner of war, exemplifying the sub.
lime ignorance in which the poor, non-slavo.
holding whites of the South arc stepped:
Last February when the United States troops
penetrated to Jacksonville, Fla, some 'Confed-
crate soldiers were captured. A motley crew
they were, whose picturesque variety OF rag
gcdness bore here and there some Indications
Of aim at military style, but nothing Of what
could be called uniform Two men claimed
exemption from capture rs being civilians
Que Of the two owned to having been impressed
into the Confederate Army, but alleged that
he had got his discharge and was then a civil:
Ian. How long were you soldier!' asked
Capt. Randolph. Three years. replied the
prisoner. The Confederate Army has been
three years In the feld-eh ? asked tho Captain.
No. answers the Cracker but was in the
State OF Florida service part of the time
'Iiow long were you o soldier for Fl0ridar
Two years. said the cx-conscript. And how
long has this war been going foward?' asks
the Captain again. well, / suppose going on
fifteen years, replied the prisoner. Are you
sure Of that? 2 his captOr inquiries. Now
hain't kept no strict tally the Ploridian vet
eran answers; but this I do know--sarten |;
we've ben hangin' the burned Ab'lishnists
burned sight longer time nor that: well-bouts
longs kin remember"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01
Attack on Federal supply Trnin..Re-
pulse OF the Rebels.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.
The following has been received ut the Head
quarters of the Army:
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. %.
To Maj. Gen. Hailcck. General-in- Chief:
COL Long, of the 4th Ohio Cavalry, COM
handing the ID Division Of Cavalry, reports
from Calhoun, Tenn. Dec. 2Sth, that the rebel
Gen. Wheeler, with 200 or 500 cavalry and
mounted infantry attacked Col. Siebcrt and
captured supply train from Chattanooga for
ton, on the south bank Of the Heawasse. The
train escort had reached the encampment at
Charleston last night and Col. Sicbert's skir-
mishers were wholly engaged with the enemy
this forenoon, before Col. Long was appraised
of their approach. He Immediately moved the
small force for duty in his camp ut the time
100 mcn-and crossed to Col. Sicbert's sup
port. The rebels shortly afterwards gave way,
Col Long pursuing them closely. Discover
ing portion Of their force cut of on the right.
he charged them with sabres, completely de-
molishing and scattering them in great confu-
sion and In every direction. Several OF the
encmy-number not known-werc killed and
wounded; l2l prisoners we've captured, includ-
ing commissioned officers; the main rebel
column fled aud was pursued for five miles on
the Dalton road, and when last seen was fec
ing prccipitately. Col. Longs loss was one
man slightly wounded. The officer In command
of the Courier Station ut Cleveland also reports
that no was attacked early this morning (Dec.
2S) by force Of 100 rebels. He drove them
of however.
(Signed) Gro. II. TiroMAs,
Major General Commanding.
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A dispatch from Cincinnati to tho Chi

"A dispatch from Cincinnati to tho Chi.
cago Times states that the name Of EXPIRES
ident Pierce was again mentioned In cOnnec-
ton with the Presidency, in the late conserya-
tive convention held In that city. II was be-
lieved by many that, owing 10 the old relations
which existed between President Pierce and
the leaders In the South, he could do more to
bring about restoration Of tho Union than
any other man. And doubtless ho could
President Pierce Is rs thoroughly national
man, rs when he said that he knew no North.
no South, no East or West,-only the entire
Union.-.Manchester Union.
The Union is Internationally sarcastic up
on tho great mausoleum builder. There arc
not Eve we'll informed men in the United
States but what believe Frank Pierce to be
rs rascally traitor M his Secretary Of War
was or is. It was "poor Pierce" who wrote
to JEFF cncouring him to commit treason,
and he should never DO molcsted. Why
should he, then, not be chosen 10 negotiate
a treaty Of peace upon the copperhcad plat
form Alas, poor Yorick!
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

MonB FLEEcISo or TIE SOLDIER. Robert
Steadman, Scotchman, was recently enlisted
In this city bya recruiting officer for Cape
Elizabeth, receiving for his bounty $50 In
money, and q receipt Of which tho following Is
copy:
DECEMBER u, 1863.
Received OF Robert Stcadman one hundred and
Gfty dollars TO DO sent TO his Wits In Scotland.
(Signed) WV. p. MERRILL.
Mr.. Steadman was put into tho quota for
Berwick, which pays $500. or course, had
the trust rcposcd In the gentleman who gave
him the above receipt been faithfully performed,
one hundred dollars intended for and rightful.
ly belonging to him would have gone into the
pockets Of brokers. though the Government
makes liberal allowance for cnlisting men,
But the fleeing process did not stop here.
After going to camp and recovering from the
effects of the stimulus under the influence Of
which he said he was laboring ut the time Of en-
listing, he exhibited his receipt TO business
man who informed him II was not such guar
nntcc rs he was entitled to for his safety. lie
therefore went to Mr.. Merrill and demanded
the return Of his money, who assured him Il
had already been forwarded, but when he In
sisted upon It's return or some voucher to show
that Il had boon honestly sent forward, he was
met by O fat denial. Mr.. Stcadman then took
counsel, and was advised to renew his demand,
andjf refused 10 commence 40 action. Upon
tho demand being again made, Mr.. Merrill
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01
Gro. II. ADAMS.

MANNER OF REBEL CONSTITUTIONAL Mis-
sissippian communicates the following TO
the Memphis Bulletin. No ono would ever
know in reading coppcrhcad papers, but that
Jcffs manner of dealing with the people
was cmincntly constitutional and very demo-
cratic. In their eyes it doubtless is. Our
Government alone is wrong when draft is
ordered:
Each conscript band has pack of negro
hounds attached to 1t. The conscriptcrs come
up to q mans house and announce that the in
cumbent, young or old, shall so with them to
headquarters. They take no denial. The
headquarters are ut Grenada. The conscript.
ers announce to the head conscript officer that
they have such person calling him by namc),
and before the luckless man can have an op.
portunity to say word they are ordered to
take him to the guard-house. There the un;
fortunate remains for two or three days, until
n sufficient number are obtained, and they are
oil sent of to the conscript camp, where they
are placed under such surveillance that escape
Is next TO impossible. They are denied all OPP
portunity now to go and SEQ their families, or
even 10 take sufficient clothing. They arc un-
tremendously dragged of, and never permit
ted even to have an opportunity to show that
they arc unfairly dealt with. Some instances
are recorded where persons have refused to go
with the conscripters, and they were generally
shot down on their premises.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

SALE or REBEL PRoPERrY.-At st. Angus
tine, Fla, on the 2lst ult., the Government
sold large lot Of real estate under the In.
ternal Revenue law. Tho sale realized about
SOS 900, nearly all Of which passd into
the hands Of our soldiers, or Yankee capital.
lists. A correspondent Of the N. Y. Tribune,
in giving an account Of the sale. adds:
Within the past few days much loyal senti-
ment has been developed In the eastern and
southern sections OF the State. Two weeks
since, the rebel Gen. finnegan. commanding
the forces for the defense OF Florida, male a
requisition upon the Inhabitants east OF the 81.
Johns for 1000 cattle. These poor people.
having already been robbed almost 10 the point
Of starvation. determined to resist the effort to
carry OF their cattle, aud accordingly organ
lied themselves into small parties, and at night
stole quietly down to the bank of the river.
and destroyed all the fats and scows furnished
by the rebel Quartermaster. Since this very
Good work was accomplished many of these
poor people have come within our lines, beg
Cing arms to defend themselves. and represent
ing that the greatest dissatisfaction exists
throughout both Eastern aud Western Florida
with tho rebel Government. A comparatively
small force, they say, could drive every armed
rebel from the State. Many Of these people
who are now poor, were independent before the
war. These poor people. clothed In rags. and
In many instances covered with filth. with hag
gard and careworn faces, are. IL anything car
Sc learned from external appearances, truly re,
pentant, II they were ever ut heart really reb
n. All these should be mildly dealt with
They have suffered enough already. and while
they live ncvsr again will they DO heard to lisI
. dsloyL word.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

SIGNS OF APPROACHING DIssoLurioN.-Ac.
cording to the Richmond Examiner of the
18th, tho financial difficulty of the confed.
cracy is likely to be solved by wholesale re-
pudation. Tho Examiner says:
To throw off the present currency by repudi-
alton is simple process. The let.alone sys-
tenn would bring about that result in n few
weeks. Confederate notes would cease to cir
culatc from sheer weakness; would not even
have vitality enough to run down hill. And
hence the let.alone system is popular with this
class. AS any change Of position Is produc-
tive of new discomfort to the sick man, 30 any
attempt to better the condition Of the currency
Is nauseating to these despairing PATRIOTS
Our treasury notes must 60 the way OF the
Continental issue and of the French assignats,
and the sooner the better. With the latter
clause we agree. II they must die, the sooner
the better. Murder and sudden death would
be preferable IN this case to the slower process
Of dissolution. But what Is to take their placer
How can we get healthier medium Of circula-
ton, if either by q speedy or by more grad
ual "course of extinction" the present cur
rency Is utterly discreditedl"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

~ The funeral Of our esteemed and late
fellow citizen, DR.. Luke Hill, was hold at
tho Orthodox Church, Rev. Mr.. Packard,
pastor. We extract from tho discourse do.
liyered on the occasion, that portion most in.
timatcy connected with the character of the
deceased
This afternoon We give place in the provi-
dence of God, to the funeral obsequies OF one
of our most highly valued members OF this
church and society, DR.. Luke Hill. This house
of God in the building of which, 10 years ago,
he took SO active and responsible part, is now
his last resting place on earth. He will return
no more to his house, and the places that have
so long known him will know him no more
For more than 20 years he has been resident
of this city, and has attracted large share Of
the respect and esteem of all who knew him.
A graduate of Bowdon College in 1896, and Of
the Medical School Of Maine, he commenced
practice rs physician in this city. He was
we'll instructed in the science Of medicine, and
won the confidence and affection Of oil who en-
joyed his professional services. He was one
of the many surgeons and physicians WHO have
done so much honor to themselves and to their
profession By volunteering their services in the
cause Of the country. Although in perfect
health, he left his home and friends to join the
army, but soon found the hardships and expo
sures of the camp too severe for his constitu-
ton, and after serving nearly q year in the 9th
Me. regiment, he was compelled to resign
The disease with which he was attacked, and
which has proved fatal to so many OF our re-
turning soldiers, overpowercd him, and in six
weeks after reaching home he brcathed his last,
ut the age of 81 years. DR.. Hill offered himself
rs sacrifice upon the altar of his country and
the sacrifice has been accepted. lie did not fall
upon the field Of battle, hut he has died n
martyr to the cause of liberty and good gov.
eminent in its deadly conflict with treason and
oppression.
DR.. Hill was man Of quiet manners and OF
n reserved disposition. His worls were few,
and he did not express all that he felt. lie was
a man OF principle rather than Of emotion.
He possessed a clear and strong intellect and
took decided views upon the great and agitat-
nest and active member Of this religious socic-
ty and was always ready to do everything In his
power in the way Of time or money for its pros
perity. Before he came to this city, he con.
ncctcd himself with the Congregational church
in his native place, Minot, and afterwards
transferred his relations TO this church. He
was an able and instructive teacher in ono OF
the adult classes Of our Sabbath School. lie
met death with calmncss and resignation. His
only hope was the Lord Jesus Christ, upon
whom he expressed himself to his friends rs
placing firm reliance. In his death, the com.
munity has lost good citizen-a kind neigh
bora true patriot and sincere man.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

Mr.. EDIroR Tho coll from the Central
Committee chosen by our citizens to solicit aid
for the Freedmen's families In the Department
of the Mississippi, we are happy to say begins
to be responded to nobly. We have already
forwarded two large boxes Of goods OF value
for the poor sufferers for whom they. nre intend
ed, and we have no doubt the white OF many
eyes will illuminate the dark countenances CT
these sons and daughters Of sorrow and want,
and those who have contributed the articles
have within themselves o source OF happiness
in the consciousness of having done something
to alleviate the wants Of the Lords poor, while
they hear the voice Of Him in His word saying,
"Verily say unto you, inasmuch rs yc did it
unto one Of the least of these my brethren, ye
did Il unto me-" And the Great Teacher has
said even cup Of cold water shall not go un-
rewarded when offered to one Of His needy
ones. We repeat our call-everything in the
shape ofcast-off garments Is wanted. Look in
your attics and out of the way places to sec
what you can find, and bring It forth to the
light, and the blessing Of him who Is ready to
perish, and was relieved by your instrumental
ity, will DO and abide with you now and ever
moro.
For the Committee.
Gro. II. ADAMS.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

DINNER TO TIE SPEAKER OLE TIE HOUSE,
At the recent dinner given to Hon. Schuyler
Colfax by tho members Of the press, tina,
gentleman made a neat and appropriate
speech. Mr.. Colfax is tho first editor ever
elevated to the dignifed position which he
now holds. Newspaper mon are we'll repre-.
scnted in the XXXvlII Congress, for besides
Mr.. O., there are, Mcpherson, Clerk Of the
House, J. W. Forncy, Clerk Of tho Senate,
Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President of the Unit
cd States, and Mr.. Brown, SerGeant-at-Arms
The following is an extract from Mr.. Colfax' s
remarks:
Tho editor cannot wait like the politician to
see the set Of the tide, but Is required, as new
necessities arise, not only to ay0w at once his
sentiments upon them, but to discuss them in
telligcntly and instructively. II is also his du-
81 TO guide and direct public opinion in the
proper channels, and to lay before the readers
of his sheet such matters as shall tend to the el
ovation Of their character. have sometimes
thought that newspapers in their sphere might
be compared TO that exquisite mechanism ofthe
universe, whereby the moisture Is lifted from
the earth, condensed into clouds and poured
back again in refreshing and fertilzing showers
to bless the husbandman and produce the abun.
jant haryests. 80, with the representatives OF
the press, they draw from public opinion, con-
dense public opinion, and finally reflect and re-
distribute II back again in turn to its elevation
and publication. (Applause.1 | think the
American press, in the main, performs that du-
~ faithfully and well. We can compare 1t with
the press of any other land, and that. too, with
out blushing Mt the comparison. need not,
my friends, say to you that the press is power
in the land.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

NOVEL TURKEY SruYrMa.-when the. rebel
prisoners and their quarters, at Camp Douglas.
Chicago, were examined recently, o number OF
pistols, dirks, tools Of various kinds, and .
considerable sum OF money was found among
them. or sccreted In their barracks Tho query
~ to how the articles were struggled In Was
question that must be investigated. Hence
more rigid scrutiny was made Of oil PACKAGES
that came into camp for prisoners. Tho first
article that came In was plump. fat turkey,
nicely dressed and stuffed, which came from
Kentucky In box. Upon examination, In the
centre Of the dressing or "stufhng," . small
homeopathic vial was found. neatly corked and
and sealed, which, upon being opened, was
found TO- contain . fty dollar Government
greenback.
neat square piece Of head cheese was re-
ceived three or four days later. inside Of which
was found $40 In grcenbacks, very securely
protected from moisture In similar manner
Ten dollars were found In the middle Of o loaf
OF cake sent one Of the prisoners evidently
doubled across the end Of case knife blade.
and showed to the center Of the cake.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

LOWELL GENERAL HosrITAL. u. Frank
Locke, Co. F, 10th regiment, writing to us
from the hospital at Portsmouth Grove, r,
l., says:
This Hospital is very pleasantly situated on
the Narraganset bay, about eight miles from
the city of Newport, and twenty-five from
Providence. II is at present under charge OF
Surgeon VIM. +. Cornick, DR.. l.. A. Edwards,
the surgeon in charge, being absent on sick
furlough. There are twenty eight wards, each
containing sixty beds: eight are surgical, the
rest conyalcscent wards. Abont $50 men are
now under treatment here, and in most cases
the treatment is exceedingly light. All men
who are able. eat at the mess.hall, n building
Of some note, being 800 feet long, with three
tables running the entire length Of it. We
have good library which is source Of much
pleasure and proft to those who avail them
selves Of il. Religious services are held in the
Chapel twice every Sabbath, and evening
meetings every night. On Christmas morning
there was preaching in the Chapel; ut one
o'clock bouutiful dinner was provided, roast
turkey being the principal dish. All had
enough, and erything passed on quietly and
pleasantly. In the evening there was theat-
rical performance, got up expressly for the &C.
casiOn.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

y Speaking of the ra,cally blue noses
who rescued tho pirates of the Chesapeake
the Evening Post remarks:
The interference of tho prominent citizens
of Halifax with the felons who stole the Chcs.
apeakc Is rs grave an outrage rs was ever COM
mitted against the comfy and laws of nations;
II Is q harboring and shielding Of pirates,
which our government might properly resent;
and 1t vii. doubtless insist upon the rendition
OF tho offenders, or upon some other act OF re.
paration; but il will not be provoked, We trust,
into any hasty retaliation. The seccssionists,
who have unquestionably instigatcd bluc-nose
prejudice to this height OF impudcnce, should
not be gratifed in what is now their strongest
wish and only chance Of safety-the involving
us in hostilitics with foreign powers. Their re-
volt at home is reduced to u staggering condi-
ton, and Il will be time enough to settle ac-
counts with their allies and abettors when we
shall have knocked 1t, rs We soon shall, into
what On Irishman calls 'smithcrccns.'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

CONTRADICTIONS TO LlnnY PRisoN.-Thc
Gardiner Home Journal publishes letter
from Gen. Neal Dow, dated the 7th inst, in
which the following paragraph Of public in
terest occurs:
hope the people will not make contributions
Tor Libby Prison. BY 80 doing they will be
likely TO send here far more supplies than will
be needed Whatever the people may choose to
give, let u be to the U. 8. Sanitary Commits
sion: which Viii send to W. everything that we
shall require, and nothing win be lost or vast
cd. The Sanitary Commission will distribute
its bcnef,etious intelligently 1.-THE points where
they will be most wanted.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01

81 The Saco Democrat states that on Tues.
day Of last week daughter Of VIM. +. Ham
son Of Hollis. died In consequence Of burns re-
ceivcd by her clothes taking fire. Her moth
er had len tho child alone In tho room for
short time, and on returning saw small stick
on fire upon the floor. The child was imme-
diately sought and found In tho front entry,
her clothes on FIRE and very much burned
Medical assistance was called, but without
avail. Tho little sufferer made no cutlery. Was
not burned about the face. and was conscious
throughout. The child was dressed entirely
In wooden clothes, except the apron.
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ELOQUENT ExrnAcr.- Hon. Owen Lovejoy

ELOQUENT ExrRAcr.- Hon. Owen Lovejoy,
in his recent lecture at Portland. while refer
ring to the necessity OF meeting tho crisis now
upon the country, said
Oh. my friends. let us so and drink IN those
nure streams, which like the river Of life that
flowcth out from the throne Of God, How from
the Constitution. Let us with gallant Joe
Hooker and his brave men, scale the rough ana
ragged heights Of tradition and prejudice anu
achf This struggle "above the clouds" till jus
lice. liberty and love are TRANSPORTED before
us. and we become new creatures in the gospel
of universal freedom. God and freedom. and
humanity and the world expect every man to
do his duty and let It DO done.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-01
Brighton Cattle Market.

WEDNESDAY, Doc. %.
Atmarkct-Cattls 9i6 Sheep and Lambs 300
Swine 0OOD.
PPJcss-sarkst BssE-Extra, 50 90 a o 90 first
quality, - a 8 80 second. 90 90 third, 90
- pr 100 lbs, the total weight OF hides. tal:ow
Working oIsa.-sioo.s 80 20. But fcv pairs at
market.
Yeariing.-$Ii to Is two yrs. old, I6a2jj threo
yrs. old, % a 80.
depend altogether upon the fancy Of the purchaser.
Sheep and Lambs.-Store Sheep 81 a ~ extra lots
o. pr fb. Lambs TO 100 per head extra 81 TOP.
Swias-Stores Wholesale, % TO %, retail DC to oo'
Fat Hogs 6ia7c.
Hides-9i a @ per lib.
TaLog-9aOe per ID.
SAssp Skfns-S2, % go.
Lamb Skiss-$2,25 a $50.
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Rebel Lamentations over tire Loss Of
East Tennessee.
FORTRESS MoSnoE, Dec. 30.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 80.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the oath says:
Our losses by the enemy's gaining posses
sion Of East Tennessee are incalculable. We
are not only deprived OF the vast -four mills
OF that country, which previously supplied the
whole army, but ut vast machine shops extern
sively organized at Knoxville. Besides this,
VIC are cut off from coal, iron and copper
mines which were worth millions to u.s. The
copper rolling mills at Cleveland, superintend-
ed by Col. Peet, government agent, which were
burnt by the enemy, formerly turned out six
thousand pounds of copper per day. Over
three million pounds have been delivered to
government. This was the only copper rolling
mill In the country. and which kept US sup
piled with copper for caps and cannon. This
Is among our losses of the battle Of Chattanoo-
On, which Is spoken of rs merely resulting In
tho loss Of few thousand men and thirty
eight cannon.