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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
A HErTY OONUNDRUM.

The following hefty conundrum is probably
by the same man who inquired "why Julius
Cmar was like O pump handler" and who
said ho had Mt made the answer yet:
"Why is man in mammoth balloon ut
Central Park, with wicker basket full OF
Johnson's last pardons supported on his right
arm, and keg of larger beer on the other,
having had nothing to cat for several days, nor
the wherewithal to purchase the same, and in
full view OF Grace church stceple in tho fore
ground, and the Croton aqncduct in tho roar,
in the presence of a biz crowd of spectators,
including tho English capitalists and Sir Nor.
ton Peto, the Tunisian visitors, Horace Greeley
and Ben. Wood, like boardiny-school miss
wearing jockey hat and partridge feather,
with two.pound waterfall loaded with gun
cotton and pumpkins, mounted on an Amos.
keag steam engine, making its way to the raco
between tho Winooski and Algonquin, her
mother ut the same timc not knowing that shc
is out, and unlnndlul OF tho many pitfalls that
surround Barnum's old Museum lot, and other
localities of a similar character to say nothing
of the withcriug rcbukc administered to Earl
Russell by Minister Adams previous to an out
break by the Fenians shortly to come of, for
tho performance Of which bonds havo been
given, and also to ascertain. previous to the
election, whether Generals Slocuin or Barlow
stole the cotton, and whether some Of that samc
cotton Is not the identical cotton with which
tho young lady referred to is loaded? Why is
all that like all this?"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
ABOVE his BUSINESS.

II 10 serious evil that many young mau
has fallen into, to be above his busincss. a
person learns trade, and then hc must 90 to
shop. keeping, or street loa6ng, or turn politi.
clan. Fool II he can not make q living at
his trade, we arc sure he can not any other
way. And thon young men brought up to
shopketping must buy farms, OF houses, or
some other foolish things they know nothing
about. and what is the result? Head over
heels in debt and certain failure. Multtudes
havo been ruined by being above their business
and branching out into what they know moth.
ing about.
Ther. Is no trouble about young men who DO
not feel their importance, and who are willing
to work ut their trades or professions. till they
get little beforehand. With q ANAL capttaI
to fall back upon, they can fccl like vsntur'ns
into other busines--and by this tims they VIII
have formed habits that arc likely TO kser
them straight. Those who succeed best in liio
are men who stick to business and make money
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

IloNU CONVERSATION Children burger per.
rctually for new ideas, and tho most pleasant
way OF reception is by the voice and ear, not
the eye and tho printed page. The ono mode
is natural, the other is artificial. Who would
not rather listen than read? An audience will
listen closely from the beginning To the end OF
an address, which not ono in twenty OF those
present would read with the same attention.
THIS is cmpbatically true of children. They
will learn with pleasure from the lips OF par.
ents what they deem 1t drudgcry TO study in
the books; and even II they have the misior-
tune to he deprived Of the educational advau-
tases which they desire, they cannot fail to
grow up intelligent if they enjoy in childhood
and youth tho privilege of listening daily to
tho conversation Of intelligent people. Lot
parents, then, talk much and talk we'll at
home. a father who is habtually silent in
his own house may be, in many respects, wise
man; but he is not wise in his silence. We
sometimes see parents who arc the lfe OF every
company which they enter, dull, silent. unin.
teresting ut home among their children. IL
they have not mental activity and mental stores
sufficient for both, lot them first provide Tor
their own household.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
EXAMINATION OF ATTORNEYS.

The following racy examination Of q candi.
dat. for admission to the bar is taken from the
Western Lar Journal, and is decidedly good
hit:
The examination commences with
Do YOU smoke, sir?"
81 do, sir"
Have you spare cigar?"
al have, SIR" (rxtcnding short six.)
Now, sir, what is tho first duty OF law.
yer?"
"To collect fees"
Fright. What is the sccond?"
"To increase the number OF his clients
"whcn does your position toward your
client change?"
When making bill Of cost"
Explain" ..
"Wc then occupy tho antagonistic position
Il assume the plaintiff and hc becomes the
defendant"
"A suit decided. how do you stand with the
lawyer conducting the other bill?"
"Chcek by jowl."
Enough, sir: YOU promise to become an
ornament T., your profession, and | wish you
success. Now, arc you aware of the duty you
owe me 2"
Perfectly"
Describe it,"
at is to invite you to drink"
But, suppose I declne?"
Candidate scratching his hcad.) There
is no instance of the kind on record in books
| can not answer the question"
You are right; and tho confidence with
which you make the assertion shows that you
have read tho law attcntively. Let q take n
drink, and will sign your certificate"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

TELL Y0uR MoTiIER.-I wonder how many
girls toll their mother everything? Not those
"young ladies" who, going to and from school
smile, bow and exchange notes and odrtes dc
risiic with young men who make fun OF you
and your pictures, speaking in way that
would make your cheeks burn with shame, IL
you heard it. All this, most incrcdulous and
romantic young ladies, they will do, although
they gaze at your fresh young face admirngly,
and send or give you charming verses and bou.
qucts. No matter what "other girls do;
don't you do it. School girl artations may
end dsaslrously. as many a foolish, wretchcd
young girl could tell you. Your yearnins for
Somo ono to love, is n great need of every wo
mans heart; but there is time for everything.
Don't lot tho bloom and freshness Of your heart
DO brushed of in silly airtations. Render
yourself truly intelligent. And, above oil, tell
your mother everything. "Fun" in your die.
tionary would be indiscretion in hers. II
would do no harm to look and SEQ. Never DO
ashamed to tell her who should bo your best
friend and confidantc, all you think and feel.
1t is very strange, that so many young girls
will tell every person before "mother' that
which is most important that she should know.
II is very sad that Indifferent persons should
know more about her nwn fair young daughter
than sho hcrSelf.-Fdnny Fern.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

IyplvIpuAL REspoyslBlIIrY.-The moment n
man parts with moral independence the mo-
ment he judges Of duty, not iron the inward
voice, but from the interests and will OF par
tv: the moment he commits himself to n leader
or body, and winks at evil because division
would hurt the cause: the moment no shakes
of his particular responsibility. because he is
but one OF thousand or million by whom the
evil 10 done-that moment he parts with his
moral power. He is sborn Of tho single heart
ed faith 10 the right and the true. llo hopes
from mans policy what nothing but loyalty to
God can accomplish. Ho substitutes coarse
weapons, forged by mans wisdom, Tor celestial
power.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

FACTS WORTH REMEMBERisG.-It Is worth
while for all farmers, everywhere, to remember
that thorough culture is better than three mort
cages on their farms.
That an offensive war against weeds is five
times less expensive than defensive one.
That good fences always pay better than law.
suits with ncighbop.
That hay is u great deal cheaper made in the
summer, than purchased in the winter.
That moro utock perish from iamino than
founder.
That horse who lays his ears back and
looks lightning when any one approaches him,
Is vicous--don't buy him.
That scrimping tho seed of fatting hogs, isa
waste ot grain.
That oyer.lcd fowls won't lay eggs.
That educating children is mohcy lent at a
hundred per cent.
That one evening spent at home in study is
more profitable than ten in lounging about
country taverns.
That cows should always DO milked regularly
and clean.
That it is the duty Of every man to take some
good, reliable. entertaining paper, and-pdy
for it promptly--of course.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

WIrr.-There is no combination OF ietters
in tho English language which e1elt's 'ny,s ,hs
pleasing and interesting a.socas'on' ,.aa,' ~ ~.
mind Of man than the word Wiio. P'e'ens' ',;s
to the minds eye cheerful companion, a ' dis
T",,ar ,, in misfortune. and an ever aaectiona.e
.o,un,n;o, ,o,m, ~ II copjurs up tho image Of a
iors}y woman who cheerfully undertakes 70
n,n,y;buts ,~v to your happiners, to partake with
vou vO" the cup Of veal or woe, which destiny
NAV offer. The word wife is synonymous with
tho greatest blessing, and wo pity tho unfor
tunatc wight who is compelled by fate's severe
decree to trudgc along through LIES dull pill
grimage without one.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

No FENCES IN GERxANY.-The Secretary oi
the Ohio Agricultural Society, who has been
travelling IN Germany, speaking Of the coun'
try near Dresden, Saxony, says:
every foot OF land not in the forest ia cult.
vated. There are no fences; the field Is plowed
up to the roadside, and fruits and flowers arc
grown by every roadside that | travelled; no
one disturbs them. The cattle, sheep ana
swine are kept IN stables, or, u taken out, un'
der the charge Of u shepherd or herdsman.
Here and there, dotted over the landscape, wo
saw sheep in pasture, but have seen no cattle
or swine running about loose.' The genus
sloaier' is unknown here.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

Suuw, SNOW, snow;
On the lsli an,l on the right.
lIse and there AMI everywhere,
whechng Ia is t'alhery fight,
lake th' fairies Il the air
Fails the SNOW.
Nuisslessly n. SnoN ,lcscrnlcth,
fidtins, sailing to the grouTl;
Echo, listening for ths sound,
Cannot hear OF initiate.
L.. ths mighty pine tree hsmleth
With SrcumuEtiug wright
Ol the liill-, tuNial flakes
Of tn snow -
fralhsry takes, wlioSe numhsT makes
Thick-wnVe coverings for the hkes-
Gplhic danes, anil spires, ami arches
W the h,mlck, iir, AMI l,rchcs,--
Birch-Nhi,r wiswams II the pines.
Stiil the snow = filling, falling
lu its hhyrinthin> flight,
AlEl IT, mtzes m0ck my sight;
Diuily hear Il calling.
80 " litth' illSc5 ahnvc us,
Iittlc tiakrlcts, Il ~ loVc ~,
Dropping frm your lo0y station
With us slecp upIn thu grGUl."
And I heani "A slitlcl sUuOd,
Twas tlr c,,miug of a nation
Shilling through the sea &C air.
AMI the snow f,ll quick aud quicker,
Fast aWl Ll.ter, thick AMI thicker;
AWl telt = dizIicr feeling
Orr me stealing, hall revealing,
That coull nut give eNppssioa
To the Will ani Iainful pleasure
In my inmnst sal that wakes,
When the clOudlanl DROPS is treasure,
When l watch the quick succession
Of the tiny trivial flakes
OF the snow.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

e A tender conscience is like tho apple Of
q mans eye, the least dust that gathers into il
affects it, There is no surcr and better way to
know whether our conscences are dead and
stupid, than to observe what impression small
sins make upon them. II We arc not very
careful to avoid all appearances OF evil, and to
shun whatever looks like sin; IL we are not 10
much troubled at tho vanity Of our thoughts
and words. at the rising up Of sinful emotions
and desires in US as We have been formerly, we
may then conclude that our hearts are harden.
ell. and our conscicnces are stupefed: for a
tender conscience will no more allow Of small
sins than Of great ones.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

ErrEcr OF BAD SErp.-Ilow slight thing
will sometimes havo serious effect. For in.
stance, tho farmer prepares large field OF corn,
pIants with bad seed, as is often done, and the
labor is all Tor nothing lie has to plant over
and then ho will get late crop; the drough,
will affect il, and sometimes the lrost. A third
planting il still worse. With wheat and the
other grains. tho crop is generally failure
Planted at the right time, u re sowing must BE-
too late. and thus defeats the whole crop. Now,
with little care good seed may be had-and
then all this evil will DO avoided. IL it not
sheer careessness? We cannot bo too careful
IN getting ripe, sound, healthy seed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

SEARCHING Bosoas AND coILARs.-Pour pint
OF boiling water upon two ounces OF gum arabic,
coycs it and lot it stand over night; IN tno
morning pour it carefully from the dress in'o
clean bottle, cork it and keep Tor future .So
A tablespoonful Of this gum arabic w,.er, ,,..I .
rod into pint Of starch made ~ 'e ,eh;,s .,
manner, will give to lawns, el'"es .,t;na ~ ala, S
printed, look Of newnesa VINE" nv'"". '".t.d u'5'
can restore them after they Ss nsIs p.es Ss'o Of bu
lard, tallar, or spsruaceti candle, the s''s Of a
chestnut.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

II is not what people eat, but what they u'.
gest, that makes them strong. IL Is not wna'
they gain, but what they save, that makes
them rich. Ii is not what they read, but what
they remember, that makes them learned. IL
is not what they profess, ba, what they prse'
tice. that make them good.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

A newly arrived John Chinapan In Califor-
MIA purchased some ice, and finding II very wet,
laid it out to dry in the sun. On going TO look
for II again he found II had disappeared, and
forthwith accused the whole Chinese nsighbor.
hood with lsrceny. A general riot was the
cons, au.ucs.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
Is THREE FARMS
FOR SALE.

No lis my Homestead containing about - acres
of moving aud tillsge, aud ~ acres Of pasture aud
wood. it lays within miles OF the mills In Biddo'
ford and u One Ot the best farms IN York County.
M. was the homestead OF L. q, smith. 10 con-
t,ins ~ acres of moving and tilagc and ~ acres OF
timber anl pasture. II Is within - miles Ot tho mills,
ON n good rUad, aE,i Il a good rtru.
No.I-layS in keunebunk fvrt, within miles OF
the mills in Biddef0Td. Contains " acres OF now
in anl tiIlage ~ acres of wood and pasture.
The ahoyc farms are In good condition aud will he
sclC cheap. Possession given Immediately. For mr-
ther partirusr> ensiuire CT the snhseriher ON the
prrmisrs oT at the assessors Office, City Euiliing
gt,i JOHN T SMITH.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

Never speak badly Of Others, even with a
cause remember we all have our faults, and If
We expect charity from the world, We must be
charitable ourselves.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
2ortrp.
SNOW
nv MAS. AEEHs.


In what w,spI,,rs the ,lsy h'th hcoi:ht,
n, ~ The sa1 .iEl siumbruts siEpS
Or,,I,,l. sik,IIt, ,l,sly wroagh,,
80, y. ,r artist, thlught by thcuglt,
wntcs cNprrssinn on liz aUl ecnS.
II,nging s,flaDls the savrs oSThTim,--
ISep ,lpits smsI'sr the Is,ths bslaS,
f1Ig slnis ar, shrJulsi, triuk an'l hmh,
Aml all tn. air u dizzy anl dim
With WhiTl II dancing, dazzling snow.
Dimly out of tho haiii.sl sight
Ilo'iss anl churvh-splrcs stretch away;
The trrcs, an sp~t,,l, apl still anil white,
StaBi up like ghosts in the f,lin: light,
And hilc and faint with the bliD'ied day.
p,wu frotn the rsfs IN gusts are hurl-i
The cllying ,lrif,s h. the wastes belpv;
AMI still u tie banner Il storm untutl7l,
Till all the drowned ani desOl,tc worli
Lies dumb ami white la n trance of snow.
Slowly the shadows gather and t,ll,-
Stli ll- whispering suOwiiakes beat;
Night ami dlrsurss are over all
Rest. Iale city. hcneath their pail
Sleep whit, wVrld, in thy winding sheet
Ci",pls may thickeu, ani st,fm-siDdJ breathe
Ou my wall Is glimpse of Rome
Ia.Isl II my lnnging ,-,ln1 underneath
Swings anil tryHhl.S my olive wreath:
IcSc' AMI are now at h"nr
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
.Nutritivo Crackers"


"Nutritivo Crackers"
have obtained a wide celebrity. and been rnanntac-
tured by Us for a long time at SacO, Maine Their
G,,Iy ssiabii.hed, and they are invariably OF the
same excellent quality These Crackers aro the us
cygry OF our Foreman, Mr.. H. liAssILL, aud are
th. only Crackers To he found In New England that
are compounded and prepared upon correct ehemcAi
principles instead Of rotting the dough INTO state
,f I,stthsome and disgusting putresceneo, thereby
utterly destroying the saeeharino and nutrit"o
principles Of the Flour, rs Is universally the easeat
rc cent our processes cause US 10 make use Ol the
J,,u,h Ina A perfectly sweet and healthy condition,
thereby producin: not only our Crackers hut All tue
varied aud much esteemed articles OF our production
in proper and satisfactory condition To bo uscd as
F."i 6y mankind who declared to bo only ht-
tle lower than tho angels =,
Ia .dIitIon 10 the eomm-n kinds of Cake, We call
particular attention 10 the many kiuds made from
our own receipts, which, VIC feel quite sale IN SAY hs,
will prove perfectly satisfactory TO all who heeoue
acquainted with them, Among these We enamefa'e
our highly priced
Pound. Sponge, Queen, Fruit, Fancy, Tea,
CALIFORNIA DROP JENNY LIND COOKIES,
aud NEW YORK CREAM CAKES.
We also keep on hand superior Zee BIscuIr, from
an English receipt This Biscuit Is great luxury.
We alSo make promptly to order s.. r.,.,x,.
UIru PouND. CIrRoS, ALMOND, SILVER, COcoANur,
Fancy Sponge, Gold, Brides, Keh, anu mess
Cskes,-also, Fancy Creams, Rich Jumoles'
In elos,ng, we desire to say that spare pains
o. meet the wants and wishes Of our patrons We use
invariably tls best Flour tue narktt
IN, other articles consumed by US In our manuiac'
lures are carefully selected and Of tho choicest DO
serptions Our Bakery Is constantly kept setapu,,
lusly neat and cleauly, aud cur wOrkmen artake ot
the "a ne general character as the rest OF the eso-
shment and are masters OF their business We iully
hciisy that your ACQUAINTANCE with Us will hut
firm the Impression We have feebly endeayored To
convey, and we respectfully solicit your patronage
%. y. JuRDAS,} IL W. JofSpaN w.
"a. 2. JORDAN,
MELLES JOSE.>
Dover, n. H., June |, IS.
Persons living In the eastern part Of York county
will bear In mind that N ". Jordan Co crackers
can be obtained at the stores OF Porter fnrd, bide
ford, WIN Moody, Kennebunkport, aud Chas Kim
ball, kennebunk village. Ou
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
Hats &c Gaps
Notice.
, NOTE AND MORTGAGE STOLEN,

A NOTE AND MORTGAGE STOLEN!
STOLEN from my house In WATERFORD, on the lnth
- nat nromissnry note bearing date August 10Th,
Is6i, payable In two years from date, u JOSHUA
JoSES ,ad si.ned ny Eluiuud Earl, Jr. Also "a mort
gaze deed from said Elri to said Jones 70 secure ss
not, AMI interest bearing even date with said note
Stit covers the lot OF land situated IN Sad
Waterford. and known as the =" Earl llomestcah,
together with thehuldings thereon. This TO nOty
all persons asanst purchasing said note or morsc,
aHd the said Earl that have In no wise negotiated
either of said instruments. .. >,,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
NEW
STEAM BAKERY !

u,lE subscribers having completed an extensive
/ STEAM BAKERY IN this city, invite tho Htten-
tn of the public To the choice aud excellent articles
of their manufacture, which they confidently believe
I,yoT Them with tneir patronage. Our celebrated
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
MR.. NAsBY DREAMS A DREAM.

The Democracy Emgraie 10 her,eo-fhey form
Gor7nmsni, get d'sgusied 'c'ih each other,
and return Home
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

There h.. been case of cholera in Richmond.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
SNO OW.

NJ REv. M. n. WAND.
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P0NHI, NpUHTt, VUrVH, TTHII' TUHV!' N"'
CALIFORNIA DROP. JENNY LIND COOKIES,
.,I NEW YORK CREAM CAKES.

Persons living In the eastern part OF York county
will hear In mind that n ". Jordan Co.'S crackers
can be obtaned at the stores OF Porter Ford, Bidde
ford, WIN Moody, Kennebunkport, aud Chas. MIN
hall kennebunk VILLAGE. SJu
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-14


Clapp's block. f eF .....
Certificates of Cures.
This is to certify that have been cured of Catarrh
In the worst form, by Mrs. Manchester. have been
to New York and Boston, have paid out large sums Of
money, and was never benefited, but in most all cas-
es made worse. / saw Mrs. M. in June. She told me
my case was bad one, the tubes in the throat and
upper parts OF the lungs had become very much at
fected, all OF which knew was the case. L COM
menced taxing her medicine in June, and can truly
say that am now well man. am trader and In
the habit OF talking great DEAL and her curing me
Will be the means of hundreds Of dollars in my pock-
cts, as now can talk without hurting me. Go and
consult her, and you will be perfectly satisfied
5. II. STEPHENS, Belfast, Me.
BANGOR, May Is, 1866
MRS. MANCHEsTER-Dear Madam when you
were in Bangor last summer, called to you with
child of mine that had been sick for four years. 1
had taken her to number Of physicians and none
could tell what allied her even her symptoms You
examined her case, and told me exactly her symp-
toms from the commencement of her sickness, which
something alive in her, and also said there
Der Of them, and told me that she drank them from
rain-water cistern. You said that you would not
warrant q cure, but would try and do the best you
could for her. She commenced taking your medicine
in August last, and from that time until December,
the child has passed off large quantities Of what we
call IddpoLes, from rain-water, and Think, and am
certain that the child must have died had it been
for you. And l advise everybody to see Mrs. Man
chester, for know that she has the power of know
ing the condition Of person diseased better than any
peysician thst have heard of. My child is
perfectly healthy. Please have this published, and
let the world know that there is one who practlses
Very truly and gratefully yours,
GEORGE L. MARTIN,
MARY i. MARTIN.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-14
Dwelling Houses ON DanfOrth St.,
for Sale at Auction,

DURSUANT to license from the Judge of Pro-
IL bate for the County of Cumberland the subscri-
offer for sale, at public auction, ON Saturday the Sth
day OF December next at II O'Clock, A. NJ, the two
dwelling Houses Nos. Is and 20, the south side OF
Danforth Street in Portland.
The two Houses will be sold separately with large
and convenient lot of land for eacha carriage way
OF entrance on the lot No. 20, and five foot passage
way will be secured on the east side of No is.
Sale ON the premises. Terms cash.
For further particulars inquire OF the subscriber or
Of p. Barnes No. 10 Free Street.
SARAH s. ELDER.
Nov. Q, 1866. nov d1aw sw