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prosecution Of hcre,ics she has desolated villa
ges, towns and provinces-all. as she alleges,
"for the love Of Christ" ~ 30
Our own revolutionary history has Its many
controver,cd points, and 50 Ia, the second war
with Britain. The present gigantic coatest
with our southern traitors, with its multitude
Gus events and actors, operating over hall |"
continent, will unquestouable give rise to IN
Vulnerable and interminablc controversies mp
on disputed or doubtful points. And 1t Is by
no means necessary to this end that men should
falsify and misrepresent. Doubtless many will
do so. and thus increase the liability to error.
Bot even honest and truthful witnesses may be
mistaken rs to facts in q most egregious degree,
owing to imperfect vision, hearing. or memory.
II. in addition, they have personal motive to
influence their testimony, and are hasty and
impulsive In their Judgment. Of course the
amount Of error win be so much the greater.
Let any observe, for instance, the various
disputed propositions respecting the two At
tscks upon Fort Fisher. Look at tho variance
touching that famous powder.boat. A naval
officer OF the highest rank, and whose word
would receive general acceptation were It not
spoken in haste and ill-temper. positively as
sures us that the unlucky device belonged to
General Butler. The latter Indignantly denies
the imputstion, and as his enemies have never
yet succeeded in proving asingle charge against
him, we are now to see whether the impetuous
Admiral will be more successful. 1000 ..
The moral deducible from these and innumer-
able other historical discrepancies is, that on
doubtful and disputed matters we should scan
the evidence closely, and not decide without
examination. That we are all moro or less
prone to judge too hastily there can be little
question. for as Nature is said to abhor vac.
uum, 80 is the human mind averse to feeling
of suspense. Hence the quick decision or in
sufficient premises, the erroneous Judgment and
injurious or fatal action founded thereupon.
We might well learn to be more cautious aud
forbearing in our opinions, and more sparing
in our censures. Particularly should We exer-
else this abstinence in reference to our states
men anu solulcrs now euSoScu III supporting
the national cause. They are sure to be mis-.
represented and maligned by the disahected
malcoutents who. from various motives are ia
voring the rebellion. Let not loyal men con-
tribute aught to the ungenerous and untruth-
full accusations against the faithful patriot who
in this day of peril, labors to conduct us safe
ly through the threatening dangers. The SOL
dier's honor is dear to him as life itsef-let us
not condemn him unhcard, even IL, in the whirl
of uncomfortable circumstances. victory should
be snatehed from his grasp. We may often
find reason to regret that We formed our judy
meat too hastiy-seldom shall we have cause
to repent that we held our opinion in allegiance.
-Phila. North .9nerican.
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agricultural.

Nxw Oprcrs or Interest IN rHr AoElcrh
,rs,I MusKux.-Some very rich samples OF
.vyun have been added TO the sorghum shelf
within day or two past. the product OF
Nsw Jersey soil and manufacture. This
sorghum business is increasing in some Sec
tons to an extent OF which tho country at
large Is scarcely aware. ltthreateus to drive
West India molasses out Of the market alto
rcther, and. indeed. has already done so in
many portions Of the Western States. A
gentleman IRON southern Illinois stated in
tho Department few days since that he
alone had seven hundred barrel, Of the syrup
for sale the past fall, and that Il was fast be-
coming the universal sweetener Of the entire
West.
We notice. also. curious sample OF veg.
etable velvet, made OF the common cat tail
Aag, under patent recently taken out by
some gentlemen Of this city. We under
stand that plush, fus and velvets, OF excel
lent quality, and Of various colors, can DO
made from the same material BY the paten-
tees process Of supplying background or
skin Of some India-rubber PREPARATION
Washington paper.
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dtlisteIlanso11s.
State Aid to Soldiers Families.

The law Just passed by the Legislature
relative to State aid to the families OF SOL
dicrs and sailors, has just been published.
II contains fourteen sections, a majority OF
which are executive in character. The
first section empowers cities, &C., TO
raise money "by taxation or otherwise, to
be applied to aid in support Of the wife and
dependent widowed mother and children
under the age Of thirteen years" OF any SOL
der. sailor or marine, who has been muster
ed in for a period Of service not less than
ninety days. There shall be paid in mon-
cy the sum OF seventy live cents per week
for wife and dependent widowed mother,
and fifty cents per week Tor each child OF
such soldier, sailor or marine under the age
of eferen wears. No application shall ex-
tend beyond Dec. 3lst Of the year in which
IL Is made; but a notice that continuance
Of the aid Is necessary Is regarded equiva-
lent to new application; land the sum SO
paid shall not exceed two dollars and a
quarter per week for oil the persons thus
dependent; the aid may be continued for
sis months after the death Of the soldier in
service, or discharge therefrom by reason
Of disability resulting from the casualties
Of war, at the discretion Of the city author
tiles; provided, that in csse OF disability the
soldier shall not have recovered therefrom
before the expiration Of said six months.
Sec. =. Authorizes the raising OF add.
tioual money To provide such support as
may be deemed necessary in cases not met
or adequately provided Tor by the provis-
ions Of the act.
Sec. 3. Provides that the money so ap-
piled shall be reimbursed from the State
Treasury to the cities, sc.
Sec. 1. Contains the regulations for rem.
dering town accounts against the State.
Sec. 5. Provides that accounts shall De
made up to Jan. LIST Of each year, and fled
with the Governor and Council by Feb. lst,
and they shall pass upon them on or before
the LIST Of May -- ~ -.... d. ...r--..
Sec. 6. Ppvides that aid furnished ex.
ceedng the amount reimbursed BY the
State shall be recovered from the town
where such persons have q settlement.
Sec. 9. Provides that no authority shall
be given to reimburse money applied to the
aid Of the family OF any commissioned 9th.
Ger; or to the family Of a deserter, after no
tice is received Of desertion.
Sec. 10. Fixes the penalty for neglect
on the part Of towns, &C., to comply with
the provisions Of the act, at 800. to be re-
covered by indictment.
Sec. IL. Provides that temporary alb
sence from town OF the bene6ciaries shall
no, impair the force Of the provisions Of the
act.
The act goes into effect April LIST, 1865.
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THE UNION 6 JOURNAL,

PAnsoS BaowSIow.--A Newspaper CORES
pendent who has recently seen Parson Brown
low, undoubtedly now Governor elect Of Ten
nessee-the State election having taken place
on Saturday Iast-ssys Of him: .-
lie Is now about sixty years old, but looks
young and vigorous-good for many years
yet. He lives In q good two-story house In the
centre OF the city; has his family Of seven chill
drcu around him, save two sons In the Union
army. He Is hopeful for Tennessee; says the
whole State had as 900 slaves At the beginning
Of the war, and East Tennessee but 90 900.
The State shall be free, and all the laws that
crushed the black man must frst be abolished,
and he be protected ere he can start much.
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The Search for an 0vercoat.

Mr.. Griff Is quiet, stay ut home sort OF q
body much in the house, gown, cap, and slip
pers, and wishes everybody to stay at home and
mini their business and not bother him by ask
ing questions at his door.
An elderly pilgrim from Erin's isle summoned
him to his door the other day, not by pulling
the bell. but by two or three peremptory raps
with n cudgel, q bit Of blackthorn, rs severe
looking rs It's bearer whose authoritative look
and impetuous manner were not oil pleasing to
Mr.. Griff who Judged at glance by his style
of dress and Enthusiastically Irish cast of face
that he had "just come over"
"Can ye tell new nover.coort 7" was the
sudden and u.iutelligible question Of the cud-
gel with scornful and fiery glance at the cross
looking Grf rapping the steps with his stick.
to denote he was in q hurry. .....-'a
"what do you say ?" said Grif, bending his
head to hear more distinctly.
.v mover coor-r.tT said Pat, louder and
with scowl that showed that he did not like
the looks Of Grill, at oil and was ready TO quar-
With him ut short notice.-"Can yer
al don't understand you" replied Grit, i'm
patiently. "Speak palmer"
"Begorra and isn't 1t me that's speaking so
plain 90 lam. Are you deaf" ...|
"No-and you needn't speak quite so loud
Hearing and understanding are different aud |
don't understand what you would be at"
This cavalier speech exasperated the Irish.
man still more and did not have the effect Of
clearing his articulation
"t's'v nover-coort that I'd be larnin-oy
novar cor. rut! and be jabbers F! IL ye can't un'
derstand that yer head must beas tick rs n pig."
"An overcoetl Oh now see You want
me to give you an overcoat But, my dear
man don't see that you stand in particular
need Of an overcoat this hot weather-nor m
uudercoat either. The coat you have on isn't
exactly rags and is we'll enough for poor
man. ....... ............. .
slowly Moses the imp Of darkness take
your stupidity II isn't ov over-coort but Of
an over coort that I'm axing."
'where's the difference 80
"I'm not axing ye to give me an over-cocrt
Out Chu yt wi uic VI ~ o'St'Soo'''
"Can tell you Of an oyercoat'" said Grit
still perplexed Why Of course can tell you
ola great many overcoats. I havetwo myself
and intend to keep them. Perhaps you have
lost an overcost but don't see why you should
come to me for IL. haven't got 1t. Go to the
police r.I
'To tunder wild the pa-lce, ye blunderin
omsdhoun. yer! I've towld ye its not a
coorts for me back rm afther but an over COO
oo. corrt q shmarl shtrait."
small Sreetl Ohio! Now know. When
you say an over .coort,' you mean you want to
find Hanover court. Il that it,"
"Jist ye wise owl. Where is itr'
"I don't know. The next street is Hanover
street, and Ii is very long one: you'll have :
grea, many chances to find il there and good
many more to miss It," ........... .r..
AMI GriH shu, the door quickly. to escape
the stick SHE'D at him by the Infatuated Irish
man.
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Historical Evidence.

Sir Walter Raleigh Is said to have destroyed
his manuscripts relating to History OF the
World, on finding he could not obtain trust
worthy evidence as TO transaction occurring
under his own window. History has thousands
Of such instances. not only In regard to that
remote period when legendary and historical
literature seemed almost hopslsssly iniermin-
gled, but oven at the present day. when intelli-
gent observers are scrutlnizing every public
event and the facilities Of printing produce
widespread publication. Louis Blancs histo-
ry Of the greatest among the many French rev.
olutions promises to darker the narrative ma
,erially. and many ideas now prevalent are to
he again shaken and disturbed. Louis XVI
did not die on the scaffold with composure and
dignity. but struggled with the executioners
until they forced his head beneath the guillo-
tine. The elder Robcspierre was guiltless Of
any attempt upon his own life when his lair at
.he Hotel dc Vile was broken in upon, but 70.
ceived . pistol shot from one Of the assai,su,..
And 30 on through all the tumultuous scene, of
that sanguinary era. s'N no f"laEN-
SO grope We in the dark. searching after
truth, and and reason to respect the old adare
which plsoed Il ut the bottom OF we'll. Our
Prescott travelled to Spain to 6nd Il. and ye,
decidedly failed In his sndeavor; for he never
explored those old archives at Siiuancas. which
when laboriopsly resolved out OF thsir secretive
o,phsrs. might have shown him the true charsc-
= - o. a "a -.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT. ~
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW. Physician and Surgeon, No. a En-
dicott Street, boston, Is consulted daily Tor all dis.
Uteri. or falling OF the Womb, fiuor Albus, CUP
preston, aud other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological principles, and
Invariably certain IL the new mode Of treatment,
that most obstinate complaints yield under IT, and
the afflicted person reioces In perfect health.
DIR. Dow has no doubt had greater experience IN
the cure Of diseases OF women and children, than
any other MUSICIAN In Boston.
Boarding Accommodations for patients who msy
wish to stay In Boston few days under his treat
msut. A'
DIR. Dow, since 1915, having confined his whole
attention 10 m Office practice, for the cure OF Pri.
yate diseases and Female Comp plants, acknowledge
no superior In the United states. .1..lA
N. B.-All letters must contain four red stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office honrs IRON 4 A. ". to9P.u, ....."
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MCCLELLAN GATHERING RErriLxs.-The n i.
Y Express, in commencing Mcclellan, quotes
from the report Of Major Marcy on the Red
River expedition, passage in which the fol.
IAN interesting collection Of reptiles and
o,hsr snecimens, in alcohol was also made
under his (dcClellan's) .uperintendence.'
mi, interest in the genus to which copper,
heads belong, began very early, it would
seem. IAN interesting collection OF them
at Chicago, whether sin alcohol or not. we
will not att.mptt to say. have now repaid MIN
for his early OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES paper.
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important to the Afflicted.

DIR. DOW continues 10 be consulted nj his once,
Nos. and Endicott Street, Boston, all diseas-
es OF o PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE. Dy
long course OF study and practical experience OF
unlimited extent DIR. ID. has now tho qualifications
OF presenting the unfortunate with remedies that
have never, since no first introduced them, failsd
70 cure the most alarming eases OF GoRsvAoa and
SypAis. Beneath his treatment, ell the horrors OF
venereal and Impure blood, lmPotency, Scroiuie,
GonorrhGa, Ulcers, pains and distress In the re-
gions OF procreation, inflammation OF the Bladder
and Kidneys, nydrocele, Abcesses, Iumors, Fright
full Swellings, and the long train OF horrible symp
toms attending this class OF disease, are made ~
become as harmless g: The simplest ailinys Of .
great part Of bis time tthe treatment Of 1o,s
eases caused by secret and solitary habit, which
ruins the body and mind. uniting tho unfortunate
cad and melancholy effects produced by early h.b
its Of youth, arc Weakness Of the Bach and Limbs,
Dizziness OF the head, Dimness Of sight, Palplta.
ton OF the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervousness. Do
ranyclnent OF the digestive Junction., symptoms
az Jonsum ption, &C. The fearful effects on the
mind are much 10 be dreaded loss of memory,
confusion or IDEAS depression OF spirits evil fore
holdings aversion OF society, sslfdi strust timidi,
&C. are among the evils produced Such persons
should, before contem plating matf mony, consult
q physician Of experiences, and DO ~ once restored
10 health and happiness
Patients who wish 10 remain under Ut. Dow's
treatment few days or weeks, Will be iurnlthea
with pleasant rooms, and charges for boaTd moosf
ate. ,.s
full directions for use, on receiving description ~
your cases. ..| De-
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Manhood: how Lost, how Restored.

aI7Sot Just published. n new edition OF DR.. Cul.
ToSFJvorwell's Celebrated Essay on the rad.
k>b5sl,cai cure without medicine) Of SPERNAroR.
W tNsRnRA, or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary
Seminal Losses, IMPOTEScY, Mental and Physical
Incapacity. lmpediments to Marriage. etc.i also.
Consumption, Epilepsy. and Fats, induced ny sell.
indulgence or sexual extravagance.
- Price. In n sealed envelope, only cents
The celebrated author In this admirable essay
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years success.
full practice, that the alarming consequences OF
self.abuse may he radically cured without the dam
gerous use of internal medicine or the application
OF the knifc-pointing out n mode OF cure at once
simple, certain and effectual, by means OF which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheaply, privately, and rad.
seaiiy.
i9- The Lecture should be In the hands Of every
youth and every man In the land.
Sent. under seal. In plain envelope, to any nd.
dress post paid receipt OF six cents or two post
stamps. Address tho publishers.
CHAS. J. q. KLINE q CO..
"a i27 Bowery, New York, Post Office Box 1885,
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Certain Cure t,i att Cases,
Or No Chnrye Made.

DR. Dow Is consulted daily, from sA u. tOsP.H.
as above, upon all difficult and chronic disease. OF
every name and nature, having by his unwearied
attention and extraordinary success gained rep
utation which calls patients from all parts Of tho
country To obtain advice.
Among tho physicians In Boston, none stand
higher in the profession than the celebrated DIR.
DOW, No. Z Endicott Street, BostOn. Those who
need the services Of M experienced physician and
surgeon should give him a call.
P.S. Dr. Dow imports and has Tor sale new
article called the French Secret. Order by mail,
tor 81, and red stamp.
Boston. April 1861. lyi9
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The manager Of country theatre looked
into the house between the acts. and turned
with face Of dismay to the prompter, with
the question OF, "Why, good gracious,
where's the audience?" "Sir," replied the
prompter, without moving muscle, "he is
just now gone to get some beer" The man.
ager wiped the peupiration from his brow
and said, "Will he return, do you think ~
"Most certainly; he expresses himself high
ly satisfied with the play, and npplauded as
one man. "Then let the business pro.
ceed," exclaimed the manager, proudly and
it did proceed.
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BEsr MopE OF PiLrSG FIREwoop.-D. Cur
RE, of Hull writes "As this is the season
for laying up supply Of fuel for next year.
il may benefit some Of your readers to know
that Rrcwood, for next years use, is much
hotter when piled with the bark side upper
most. for wood piled with the bark eide down
is not 40 dry rs when the bark is uppermost;
besides when you come to handle it again the
bark is liable to fall or. and 60 to loss, ow-
ing to the wet in summer getting between
the bark and the wood. "-Canada Farmer.
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The Armstrong gun, which was captured
at Fort Fisher, was the one which was pre-
scnted by the manufacturer, Sir William
Armstrong, to JEFF. Davis. A soldier de-
scribing it. says"it is by oil odds the hand
soonest gun I ever saw, being entirely Of twist
wrought iron, and mounted on magnificent
solid mahogany carriage" 1t will be sent
to West Point as q trophy. a4a 5E4G
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SuNrLowER SEED FOR PouLrRr.-In note
our friend s. N. Taber Of Vassalboro', writes
III want you to recommend sunhower seed
for hens. have been feeding them for two
seasons past US regular raiions, with corn
and harley, and the way the hens talk over
them while filling their crops is ample proof
that they are good."-Mane Farmer.
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NEw IDEA.--At the State Almshouse,
Mass. the manager OF the farm, beds his
cows regularly with sand. which he consid'
ers superior to any other substance for that
purpose. Il is warm. easy to lie upon. pre-
vents the cow FROM slipping when reaching
for her food. is an excellent absorbent Of IL
guilds. easily shovelled out and in, and Is an
excellent substance to apply to cold lands.
For these reasons he likes sand for bedding.
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Hon. John B. Brown, Of Portland has
given. in memory Of his deceased son. james
Olcott Brown. and Of his deep interest in
the cause Of education, $1,000 in the State
OF Maine bonds to establish four scholar.
ships in Bowdoin College. and to provide
medals for tho Portland High School. q
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MAINE.
TO THE LADIES OF AMERICA.


LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
WV THE GREAT FEMALE REAIEDY!
.Irrd 9l TIE 0TEAT FEMALE REMEDY!
fLroS's PxaioprcAL DRors cure sli complaint.
Incident to the sex, and remove oil oostruetons q
nature. from whatever cause, producing heai'n'
VIZ! sSs PERioDrcAL DROPS arc better .n
all pills. powders and no.trumsi being nnid prep;
sration their action arscI nno o:s 70 :ss and
understand the reason why they cure all those IT'S
10 which tho female system "a subjected, win DE-
spatch and degree Of certainty which nothing nut
reach they are, 10 the most obstinate cases. ~
.1su: RELiHBIE AND SURE no DO GOOD !!
4 4Sb S caSSST % % HAM, HHs l--,.,.a
To the most delicate constitutions.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS will certainly
propuce the regular return Of nature, u taken
day or two before the expected period, and u u
maxim Of the profession that prevention 10 better
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS have been used
by over twenty-five thousand ladies. within the
past six months, and tho testimony Of oil is.-t
surely Cures" n TTTr1 g0T -
NV CAUTIONl! CAUTIONiii
Bear In mind that I guarantee my dropst TO cure
Suppression OF the Menses, from whatever cause.
though care should be taken 10 ascertain u preg'
ducs miscs ii taken whilst ia that situation,
and all arc cautioned against uslng Them rs Wish
Il distinctly understood that do not hold myself
responsible when used under such circumstances.
TO MARRIED LADIES
They are peculiarly adapted, as they bring the
monthly period with such periectregularity;
could furnish any quantity Of testimonials OF
Its efficacy from my own patients, but the practice
OF parading bought and fictitious ones before the
public Is 90 prevalent that do not deem II Advisa-
bic. f.. Dol
DO not suffer from these irregularities, when 20
Investment Of one dollar In Lyons Periodical
Drops will regulate and restore nature 70 Its
"'"''"' DO NOT DE IMPOSED UPON |!
DO NOT DE IMPOSED UPON
by those who have other preparations which they
desire TO palm on upon the strength OF the popu-
larity OF my Drops. But when the druggist you
apply to has not got them, either make him buy
them for you, or else enclose one dollar TO tho
nearest general Wholesale agent, who will return
you bottle by return express.
Sec that the name OF John Il. Lyon Is written
upon the directions which are wrapped around each
bottle. NOuc Others are genuine. Therefore, be-
ware Of cOuntorfelts. They IRE for sale by every
druggist in city ind country, at one dollar 1D per
bottle. II you wish relief take no othsr .lH
Praoticing Physician, New Haven, Conn.
Who can be consulted concerning all diseases,
either personally or by letter. ....
Geo. e. Goodwin & CO., boston ID. 3. Barnes d
CO., New York; Lord Smith Chicago, Wholesale
c. q. CLARK & CO.,
Nss HaUen, c.,
General Agents Tor the United States and Canadas.
Sold In Biddcford by Mcssrs. Sawyer, Bacon.
Libby and Smith In Saco By Msssrs. Mitchell and
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: The expense Of collecting internal revenue
in this country is about two per cent, being
some nine per cent. less than the expense OF
collecting revenue in England.
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The Illinois Legislature has passed abill
appropiating $25 900 for the purchase of the
burial place Of the late Stephen A. Doug
las. EUU.F r# 1r.