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Has he a Rightto Call q wife.

For The journal,
Has that man q right to call wife, who
attends lectures and club.rooms ill the wee
small hours have chimcd, while she sits pa.
tient at home darning his socks or stitching
his linen?
Has ho a right to call wife, who can
wonder aloud why her complexion Is SO
rough when she appears in the breakfast.
room, heated and flushed from standing
over hot stove to broil his steak, lest
Bridget should let It smoke?
Has that man right to call n wife, who
can silently read his paper rs he sips his
breakfast coffee Mt homo and abound in
winning SMILES and pleasant speeches 1t he
dimes with bachelor friend who has sis
ter visiting him?
Has l,c a right 10 Gala wife, who can
gallanily offer u supporting arm to his co,'s'
inID; hut il, by any accident he appear on
the street with llis wife, can give her the
outer walk lest he mar tho polish on his
"Frencll.l .lips" these have.a.shinc.sir boys
ars SO troubleson.)
Has he right to call wife, who count
his bets by tens and fifties ut the gaming
table; and knows no end Of champagne
s,lppcrs for his friends; but complains OF
falls in trade and an extravigant wife, IL
she suggests that "l'ub" needs new boots,
or the sugar box is empty?
Has that mnn right to call a wife, who
resigns his seat in the car to fashionable
belle-hccausc she Is fashionable belle
and allows his wife to bring water and car.
~ the laby mp stairs to bed?
Has hc n right to call wife, who glnges
his attentions by tho length of ladies
purse?
llas he n right to call wife. who can
compliment the chat and feather" Of his
lady friends, hut doesn't notice tha, his
wife meets him at evening IN the same dress
tIIat-(us becoming now rs ihenl lent
such Charm to her appearance IN tho honey
moon days?
Has tllut mnn right to call a wife, who
foryels that his love is the source and being
of his wiie's luppiness-,he "Shckinalo''
that hoveis about the ark her domestic love
Floss.
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BIDDEFORD, ME-, FRIDAY

himself. lf yon wish to continue your
journey to-day, will see you safely on the
one q clock train"
Mrs. Herbert's lip quivered, but she only
said, 40. ! shall be glad to Co."
"Now. ! have only to say. beware Of
pick kpocke,s," said Mr.. Henderson, smiling
as the train began to move.
A week later, the Secretary Of the Eu-
reka Commandery announced to his broth.
ers. in regular conclave assembled, the re.
ccipt of a letter, which he proceeded to
Rad:
"M. l.. Henderson, E. c., md Sir Knights
Of Eureka Commandery No. ~: =.
~ enclose you a check for one hundred
dollars, the amount SO kindly furnished by
you to my wife, who arrived at home In
safety yesterday. Nv gratitude to you Tor
your timely sympathy and care is only
equaled by her own, who says that her ex-
pericnce in your city has added new
chapter to her Reasons for loving Muson'
ry.'
"Should any of you visi, Boston, do not
full TO call upon us, that VIC may return you
our thanks In person, and invite you to the
hospitalitics OF our honic."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

The number Of single women Is increasing In
England, but the dsproportion Of sexes is rs
nothing compared with the increasing disincli-
nation of men to marry. 1t is now calculated by
the Registnr-Gcneral, that not less than between
800, 900 and 100000 women above the age Of 20
in England and Wales are doomed to a single
life in consequence Of the disproportion referred
to that is to say, this is the number of women
or whom husba nds cannot by any possibility be
found, unless sudden rise in the mortality Of
their own sex should create an unexpected pro-
portion Of widowers ready to marry again. The
actual number Of adult women In England and
Wales who are unmarried at the present time, Is
I ,537 900, of whom 100000 are between 20
and 40 years Of age.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

We never knew how good thing the civil
rights act was, until the following sentence by
Judge Bustccl of Alabama, uttered In one OF
his inimitable jury charges and developing the
relations of the net to the Book Of Genesis, came
to our notice:
at was the intention Of Congress that this
civil rights bill should act in ferrorem over a
particular class In favor Of q particular class ;
and rs the flaming sworl, which turned every
way TO keep the way Of the tree Of life, was
placed at the cast Of the Garden Of Eden cherl-
bin, 20 this law was enacted and promulgated
to keep the way Of the tree Of human liberty un-
obstructcd in our own land, and to inspire 9th.
or lands by our example, until all nations, and
peoples, and kindrcis, and tongues, hold jubi-
Ice beneath its protecting shade"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

The Portland Argua, ,(whichis acknowledged to
be the leading Democratic paper Of this scction)'
has good deal to say about sumptuary laws
lesislating for good morals, &C., &C., interfer-
ing with tho citizens privileges, "ramrodism,'
sc. and yet Its long columns against smalgama-
ton, or miscegcntion, are daily arguments for
not only State but Congressional (horrible seem
tralilation") interference to prevent the almiI-
ture Of the races Are we to infer by these uhines
against the horrors Of "miscegenation, that the
.fryus editor Is In all this agony because the
State or the "Rump" will not enact law to
prevent him marrying Dnsh or Philli''
Or, more horrible still, is he afraid Dinah and
Phillis aforesaid have designs upon him! And
then again, II such law is enacted will or will
not the "grcat Democracy" rise in their majesty
against such Legislative intcrferrnce"'
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It Is q matter Of congratulation that Gov.
Swami Of Maryland has been defeated in his
effort to get the U. S. senatorship. lie was
once know-nothng Mayor Of Baltimore, and af-
ter that he made great professions Of Union SEN
iments and during the war was advanced In
honor to the gubenatorial chair of State. When
johnson betrayed the Republican party to get a
remuneration at the hands Of the rebels and
their copperhcad allies, Swami betrayed the
Republicans Of Maryland, and gave that State
over into the hands Of the returned rebels and
their friends, in order to get into the United
States Senate. Both have utterly failed, for the
democrats" are too shrcwd to adopt polti-
cal traitor however glad they arc to use him for
the execution Of their purpose.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

A correspondent of the fall River .Nsir'
says that in 1892 a colored nan by the
name of Newport, who belonged to Henry
Bowen., then a wealthy merchant OF Som
erset, X. J., was sailor in one Of his INNS
tcr's vessels. Being in St. DOMINGO at the
time of the insurrection, no left his vessel
and joined the insurgents tic was in'clli:
gent, bold and reckless. Hailing rs he did
frotn tho United States, tho blacks saw In
him the man who would secure their FREQ
dom and achieve their independence. On
tho capture Of Touisant LOverture he
was conmander.in chief, and Jan. !, 1904,
under the name Of Jean Jacques Dessalanes,
|hs was proclaimed Emperor for life. lie
was assassinated Ocl. IA, 1906.
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Misfellaurons.
THE M.tSON'S HiFE.
a short story.


"Tickct, ma am, said the conductor.
Hes' sur 10 one inon'ens' a'" "'s'
Herbert sought IN her pocket Tor her port
inona'e, ~ which she had ieposrru Tue mr.
iicle in question. bnt u hal mys,c,,oos'y
d'sappeare'i, ana the ,''y arose nas,'y, n"' @
maie rap'u search "'"'er a"" "'''' "''
scat.
I'D. sur ! have iost my hese., anu n no.
only that nut my money a"d my c"echs
Tor my baggage
The conductor was young nan VINO
had been hnt a few weeks upon 'i'e ns,,. r"I
IN h's present s"pae"y anu nn n'"''u" nv
gresuy elevated u, n's new !o',uo". '' ne
,prmeu ni'hse" W n's ao"''' ~ ucu.' "ny
pcnnn y, al ni'e,nl. !" a'"" ,,I~E Is ,1", ~,
Iesa'a. ,,;, m., .n" I'M, a ' Ia, .t;.h ,oniJ
u" "PP'"s "'s" "uu' 80" -" 49, -
enao'c nun 'o P'"'c n'S Supe'n, Po"o,' ~
peneTanoa, ana Tue cas-" n''h ,.. We" ,.'s ns
cou'd oe'ec' nnposuo", "e,o, '"ons "ss
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

The California correspondent Of the Chicago
Tribune says Of the new Democratic Senator
from that State:
"Casscrly Is an out-and-out Union man. who
declared for the Union Of the States, and gave
libernlly of his ample means In aid Of the Sani-
tary Commission. lie Is not Rsdcal by any
means, but his election is a decided triumph Of
the Conservative Union sentiment over both the
Radical and Coppcrhcd elements. He Is ma
i've of Ireland. but long resident Of the Unitcl
States, a lawyer by profession, and man Of far
moro than ordinary ability In fact, q first
class man, and entirely unobjcctionablc on every
point, 20 far as his habits and moral character
are concerned, His election is u bitter pill for
the seccsh Democracy"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31
MORNING, JANUARY 81, 1868.

spot he retired from New York, and hoard.
ed ut the Port Richmond Hotel. in former
years the residence Of Judge Ryers, the
paternal grandfather Of the writer. Here
his last moments wero spent, tlls late well.
known Dr. John 7. Harrison, Ills physician
and the late venerable Domino Van Pclt.
hls spiritual comforter and adviser. From
them we have gathered most OF our present
Information, and such is brief sketcl, OF
his latter days. lie lelt no descendants, his
family Is now extinct, and his name only
lives In the history of his country and the
remembrance of the lew who personally
knew him.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

The only great out and out "Dcmocratic"
city in America is New York. There the prin-
ciples of the party have free course, the Demo
cratic majority being over 10000. What is the
result! Economy Honesty Not much. But
enormous taxation and universal thieving. The
expenses Of running "Democratic" city gov
crnment last year amounted to the nice little
sum Of s2l, $3.50, 65.3S-twicc what II cost to
run the Unitcl States government during the
Presidency of John Quincy Adams. Wouldn't
this be q nice party to relucc the expenses Of
the national government!
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

The following is an extract from the editorial
in the New York Freeman's Journal, to which
we have before referre1:
Snow that they ('Ncw England scoundrels')
have made gold debts TO us payable in grccn-
backs, we will resist, to blood, IL necessary, the
paying Of grecnback debts to them In gold |!
Democrats in New York and Pennsylvania arc
fast Weakening up to the importance Of this issue.
A great many Democratic papers in these States
have already spoken out. It Is time that all Of
them should take their proper position. We
are entitled to know who are the willing SER
wants Of the bondholders and who are the friends
Of the community Of peoples that by the gold
payment of these grecnbacks bonds, will b. re
duccd to the condition Of bondmcn
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Bo,rd0inham Leads.
From the Saco Courier.

From The Saco Courier.
Rev. C. c. Cone Of Bowdoinham has
two heifers. one half Durham and halt
Jersey breed, which will he Two years old
In April, which girths five feet and seven
inches, and will he two years old in May
next. These heifers are well propor,ioned,
of u beautiful red color, AMI ure both cx-
pccted TO o"rorne in" in May next. They
were weaned when about ten weeks DID,
and have since I'ccn kept on gruss In sum-
mer and principally on meadow hay in the
winter, with the addition Of n few turnips
or potatoes daily, during the firt winter.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

Iii, proposed to Organize that portion Of Da-
kotah west Of Nebraska and south Of Montana
into new Territory, to be callei Lincoln, in
honor Of the martyred President. That portion
Of Dakotah Is separated from the north by Ne
braska, and there Is no community Of interest
between the two sections. The population OF
that portion Of Dakotah Is at the present time
from 1--WE to ten thousand inhabitants. and rap
idly increasing. as gold has been discovered in
largely paying quantities in the western portion
of the Territory.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-01-31

President johnson has taken very little by his
motion in removing Gen. Pope from his COM
mand in the third military district, for the vic
tor Of Gettysburg is as true to his country now
In facing rebels as he Was when he confronted
them when under Lee In armed Army. He has
removed Governor jenkins and other Georgian
officials. whom Gen. Pope had not disturbed.
These gentlemen were removed because Of their
overt action in opposition to the reconstruction
law, which shows that the opponents Of that Law
have nothing to hope from Gen. Meade. Gen.
Grant firmly backs his lieutenant.
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Her, Is . guide for every young man going TO
vote. Ask yourself II there bc any element Of
rish. or wrong in the questiOn-any principal
Of clear, rational Justice that turns the scale.
II 30 take your part with the perfect right, and
trust God 10 scc that 1t shall prove the e.pedi-
so1
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have given show from what respectable list,
a. to length at least, the convention can choose
for q name that will sound well with that Of Gen.
Grant.
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3urtrp.
LOOKING OUr FOR NE.


uue eusy hsnas ps,uns ~ tne s'n."v.
-rso hagmny. nr,xh, eyes i"nnns '.u na, A. met
~. 49, onecNs neoVt ~" ""PN
h"'hef-""" vs. c"m'nsi "s"y' uo y"o So'
,, -,,. .I
Down ny Ms lilac hash, something ~h'' an'
Nv IN the window Ne passed the trees
Well hnew the apron ana shosider-knos ot un
hon.
All belonged 10 bAhy, looking out Iof uae.
Tstking low and tendes'v
Tn myself ~ mothers VIII,
SpAke softly. "God In Heaven,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09
Lozal League Disclosures.

The jackson (Miss } Clarion publishes
portions of the documents of several
Loyal Leagues, placed at its disposal by
repentant members and officers OF the
concerns. One clause of the oath is:
"That ] will vote only for, and none
but those, who advocate and support the
great principles set forth by this league
to fill any office of honor, profit or trust
in either the State or General Govern
ments, and thatif ever called to fill any
office l will faithfully carry out the prin-
ciples set forth by this leagne."
The variations in the different docu-
ments shows that there are "too many
cooks" TO this hell broth, and the old
proverb is amply illustrated. The late
Secretary of one Of these concerns GER
titles:
"That the league is the organization
of the Republican party; that it is clearly
understood that all members ore sworn
to support all candidates put forth by
that party; and that failing to do so,
member would be guilty of violation Of
his obligation, and subject to the pains
and penalties of perjury, as set forth IN
the charge at initiation.
"There are one or more councils IN
every county in the State.
"The negroes are all instructed that the
oath they take binds them to vote for the
candidates of the Republican party. The
election tickets of the party are printed
with the American flag on the back and
the Reprb, can candidates on the face,
and negroes who cannot read receive
these tickets from a member OF the
league, and vote by the back OF the
ticket."-NashuiNe Dispatch
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09

sponsibiliiy, or II the people will not do
their duty in seeing that their repre-
scntatives perform theirs, no Executive
will ever have any power successfully 10
defend their rights, and few will care to
review the apology consequent upon the
attempt
] am now, however, as | have ever
been, in the hands Of the people, and at
their disposal. Ny struggle for the Union
and the integrity of the Government be-
gun long ago. Conscious ofhaving hon.
eslly discharged my duties, and satisfied
that the contest in which ! have been
compelled to engage will, in the end
at least, inure to the benefit and indeed
safety of constitutional liberty and hu'
man rights, / can well afford, think. TO
lock calmly on the present, and await
patiently the verdict Of the future, whilst
know that the struggle for the rights oil
the people and for Difference TO the Con-
stitntion is not yet over; yet, believing
that the late palpable failure to do vio'
lence TO that great instrument, and the
Executive Office, the worst that faction
can for the present do has been ac-
complished.
would only, in concluding this brief
statement Of my views and feelings, ex-
press the hope that in the selection by
the Convention of candidate for the
Presidency, whose duty it shall be to
preserve, protect and defend the Consti-
tuition aud to execute the laws made in
pursuance Of its provisions, that the pub
lie good and leading we'll defined princi-
Piles will not be sacrificed to the meager
purpose of party ascendancy.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me
to thank you most earnestly for the kind
expression Of your abiding confidence in
me as a public servant, and TO assure
you that the approval Of the people is all
that is required.
feel that the efforts that have made
to restore the Union on the basis Of JUS
tice and Cancellation have not been
altogether in vain.
Leaving my cause and myself in their
hands, should the continuance and con-
clusion Of the contest be vindicated and
preserved, the constitutional Government
be confided by them to abler and more
worthy hands, shall cordially acquiesce
as has been my habit, in the decision o
the American people.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, very
respectfully, yours,
ANnprw ToUNaoy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09
Platform Of the Tennessee Democracy.

/. The Conservative men Of Tennessee. put
ting aside all questions decided by the war, az
cept the title Of Democrats, and formally
il now exists.
3. The question Of the right Of n State to Sc
cede from the Union has been decided by arms
and that decision should be accepted as final
3. Nevertheless, while theConstitution makes
tho Federal Government supreme, 1t is so only
with well defined limitations and restrictions,
leaving the States large rights and powers over
their domestic concerns, and making them 90
equsl in respect Of such rights: and these
rights have not been impaired by the result OF
the war, or the powers of the General Govern
ment aggrandized by it, to the enhancement
of public liberty. =.
A. The cxtinguishment Of African slavery is
recognized as n fact, ratified by a binding con-
sttutional amendment. 49,,
s. The investture Of negroes with the right
of suffrage, by the. Congress OF the. United
States, and the Acknowledgement of white
men, by the same authority, is q gross usurpa.
tion Of power, and policy unjust, unwise and
oppressive, and tending TO excite war OF
races the white men of America are entitled
to superiority and supremacy in the admins
tration of the Federal and State Governments;
and any measure intended to deprive them OF
it, or to divide or impair II, greatly endangers
the Of ire Ss 70 adaed e tbc
payment of the national debt according to the
terms of the laws under which the bonds were
issued. and not otherwise. The time OF pay
ment of the bonds ought not to be extended;
the principal of the Fivo-twenty bonds ought
to be paid in currency. and the money gran ted
to the national banks to DO withdraw.
7. The Government bonds should be taxed in
the hands of the bondholders, equally with
other property. :.
The doctiiaes and practices of the Radical
party, which endeavors. by .encroaehing upon,
the powers of the Executive and Judicial
branches of tho Government, to absorb in the
Legislative Department all powers, tend TO the
destruction Of the republican system of gov
crnment and the civil Liberties Of the people. !.
O. Equal and exact justice to. oil len, of
whatever State or persuasion, religious or po-
litical; peace. commerce and honest friend
ship with all nations; eDtangling alliances
with none; the support of the State Govern
ments in all their rights. as the most compo-
tent administration of our domestic. concerns
and tho surest bulwark against anti-repnbli-
can tendencies the preservation of the Cen
cral Government in It's Who'll constitutional
vigor, as the sheet anchor of peace at home
and safety abroad; a jealous care of the rights
of election by the people and the supremacy Of
tho civil over the military authority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09

! conceived the idea Of moving back
wards, slowly and almost imperceptibly,
which soon placed us out Of reach and
FAR from our enemy, and then we got
up and busted" After haliing, blowing
and resting, | discovered my coat torn
to pieces, my nose still bleeding, and my
head needing the services Of my new hat.
| didn't care so much about my nose, but
the idea of losing my bran, span new
hat annoyed me no little; so ] put out
to find 1t, thinking ] could by circuit
ous route regain my lost hat The sun
was now pouring down its pililsss rays
of scorching fury upon my hoad, and the
rolling Precipitation indicated that the
climate was rather-warm. put out in
search of my fine hat, but before finding
il, TO my astonsment, | discovered that
big snake again, and this time he was ap-
preaching me. | didn't tarry for an ex-
PLANTATION, but "cut dirt" instanter,
reaching far" at every step, aud yell
ing esnaix" as sped toward Miss Lizzie.
She, too, took fright, and away she flew,
screaming; / in the same direction. run
ming with bleeding nose, riddled coat
and bare-headed. We we're now near o
small by-way, and in tones Of thunder a
rough voice bawled out: "Stop, you
scoundrel; how dare you to chase my
wife2' With snake behind me and an
enraged husband before me, each one
claiming my immediate attention, / .telt
considerably. Hearing some loud laugh
ing little way off, the idea soon flashed
across my mind that my friend Kicker
son Dickerson had sold me. Explana-
tions were soon made. Miss Lizzie
proved to be a married lady, and most
heartily did they all enjoy the joke at my
expense. This days frolic will long be
remembered by me. Don't talk to me
about "snaix and "huckleberries;" /
amt fond of them to hunt.
TRIsTRAM SHAYDY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09
Gross Outrage.

In counting out the vote at HemmIn-
ways box. yesterday, one or two gentle
men voted for the Constitution by tear
ing off the names Of oil the candidates,
which votes we're properly counted but
when two voters tore of the top OF their
ticket" Against the Constitution =
and voted for Governor Humphreys aud
the other Democratic candidates, this
Immaculate Registrar and his clerk, con-
trary to the decision Of the Judge, threw
the votes out and would not count them
nj all Columbus Inder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-09
The Radicals.

The Journal of Commerce, under this
head, says: "The Radical is by nature
a destroyer. His mission in the world is
10 tear down or uprOot that which others
have builded or planted. He is only
useful when let loose against intrenched
wrongs, bat his zeal is ever outrhnning
his discretion. he will pull Evay At the
tares. regardless Of the tender wheat he is
wasting, and when these are uprooied, he
will turn his hand against the standing
corn rather than miss a victim"