The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-04-10


occasioned to France the loss Of LAG. 900 men
In the Italian war 59,664 Austrians perished
81, go Frenchmen, 1910 Italians, 1900 Ne
spolitans and 2370 Pspal troops.
II Is stated that the many falschoods "nailed'
in the newspapers during the past two month
has given quite an impetus to the hardWar
trade.
Certain Parties in Russia agreed to make
present Of tun Of wine to popular man, ant
that each should contribute q certain quantity
When the receptacle for the offering wac tappe'
It was found to be filled with water. Each hon
est man believed that his share Of the oontribu
ton would not be discovered. but unhappily
they all had the same idea.
In Waterbury, CT, revival greater thar
any in half q century is in progress. Al many
as 24O persons had on one occasion signi6cd their
desire for the prayers Of Christians.
A Partisan paper-Le Petit Journal-it /,
said, prints daily 446, 900 copies. the edition be
ing worked of on four new printing machines,
Of French invention, which arc capable Of
printing GOO copies each per minute.
A young woman named Margaret Ryan, TO
siding in Hudson City, N. j., had visit from
her lover last week when she, apparently In
sport. asked him to shut his ewes and open his
mouth. Ae did so and she gave him piece Of
poisoned candy, which he swallowed, and died
next evening. She is in custody.
A man was nearly knocked down, Saturday,
In one of the streets in Boston by brick falling
from house and penetrating his hat to hi'
head. A great many are daily knocked down
by other sorts of bricks in their hats, which moi
only penetrate their heads, but considerable
distance towards their legs.
Two Texas negrcs recently fought due
about ncgrcss. At the first fire six persons
fell, one principal and four seconds wounded
and the other principal knocked down by tn
recoil of his musket.
Gen. Meade has declared that Judge Irwin
Is ineligible for the office. Of Governor Of Geor'
gia and the latter now declines to run. Thu
Central Executive Committee Of the Democratic
party Of Georgia have recommended Gen. Cor
don in his place, and Gen. Meade says Gordon
is ineligible. A large meeting was held at At
lanta Friday night, at which Gen. Gordon mad'
speech.
Father McAIahon, one Of the prisoners nov
confined in Canadian Jail Is reported to be q,
the point Of death, but Lynch, his companion
Is said to be hearty and cheerful. These mer
have been treated with the same indignity a
common felons.
The trial of Cora James, alias Samantha
Proctor, on charge Of being common scold,
In the Court of Criminal Correction, ST. Louis,
was concluded on Wednesday, the Court SEN
fencing her to six months imprisonment In the
County Jail.
A Washington dispatch says that one Of the
Presidents private Secretaries tclegraphe'l
Thursday night to the Baltimore Sun that there
are six Republican Senator's counted as certain
to vote for the acquittal Of the President Mt the
close Of the impeachment trial. There Is MOI
one worl of truth in the story, but the Presi.
dents friends are industriously telegraphing i
over the country, for what purpose 1t does mo-
appear.
A surprise party at Albany had m unpleasant
finale, as VIC learn from the Oxford Democrat
One Of the young men attending was seized with
slight illness, but not much was thought Of It
The next morning he found himself completely
ly "brokcn OUT with tho measles. Thirty oil
forty of those at the party had taken the contag
ious disease, and sore have been quito Sick
So many have been exposed that tho disease i
likely to spread extensively.
An extensive revival Of religion Is in progress,
ut Exeter, N. IT. Over forty conversions are re-
portcd in the First Baptist Society. Agood deal
of feeling exists in tho Methodist and Elm street
Churches.
The New York Legislature has an impeach-
ment trial on its hands, the party to be impeach-
ell being Canal Commissioner Don-Thc pro-
cess bids fair to become popular.
Tho farmers around Rochester, N. Y, report
winter wheat in very promising condition ow-
ing to the protection enjoyed by the deep SHOWS
Of the winter.
Nearly all the customs officers at Brownvillc,
Texas, have been arrested for completely in the
recent gigantic revenue frauds and number
of indictments found against them. Much con-
fusion prevails in business circles in conse-
quence.
by the decision Of the Supreme Court in re-
lation to the validity Of the taxes upon savings
banks, Massachusetts saves $4,000 year.
1t is estimated that emignnts arc going to
Missouri at the rate Of 1000 week.
The Concord IN. II.) Statesman says that
this has been ono of the bes, years for sugar.
making in the memory Of producers. So pro
fuse has been the flow Of sap on some farms,
that kettles have been kept boiling day and
night, and still quantities Of the sweet fluid
have been lost for want Of time to gather and
vessels to hold 1t.
They boast about orange trees in blossom in
Louisiana. They would blossom here II they
hal fair chance.
The rose that all arc praising els the golden
rose," presented by The Pope Of Rome. II Is
worth by weight $4,000.
In accordance with the announcement made
some time ago, the Dover Morning Star has
been enlarged, and comes to US this week. .
quarto of the same size rs the Congregational
isl, neatly printed, with new heading. and
presenting an altogether attractive appearance.
With the additional space we perceive an added
variety in lis contents. and the paper, which Is
among the best Of our religious exchanges,
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