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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

SCHOOL DRESSES FOR GrRIs.-Kate
Jackson, In q letter to tho ReuolrtiQi', do
scribcs reform costumes which certainly
look very pretty In print: bl,'u
Lot me describe to you ono orstwo
suits which have been or arc doing active
duty. and bc assured they po not "fancy
sketches. ~ fair, fresh. schoolgirl OF
eighteen, with abundant golden hair fall.
ing free over her shoulders, wears q rich,
ultramnrine blue, brosd-cloth dress,
n,ado with l0ose "blouse," which fits per-
fectly; gored skirt falling four or five
inches below the knee. with light under.
skirt Of the same shade; n garment oi
the same material rs tho dress covering
the limbs and body rs throughly as the
trousers" described by i"Fnith ROchcs-
rcr,',,-but fashioned ut tho absttOin. somo-
what like Loose. leggin. or a Scotch
'gnitcr" handsome black kid boot,
trimmed with scalloped bands of dark
blue leather around he tops and down
the front. The boot Is made very high
In the leg (clcvcn or twelve inclcs). and
buttons over the ''gaiters" so that tho lat
ter Is scarcely visible. II resembles FASH
ionable "rink.boot" so pretty for skating
costumes. 1t isopcn In front and Is fast.
ened by n separate ornamental strip of
leather Gn this case blue) which is but
toned to u row of buttons each side the
front and gives very pretty eflcot-
An English walking jacket like tho
dress, trimmed with gilt braid and but
tons, white frill attho wrists and mock,
with Roman scarf and q jaunty velvet
cap with waving plume. completes the
suit Another costume, Of soft all.wool
Scotch plaid In gay colors, made with
full Gariballi waist, finished with black
velvet collar, cuffs, and sash; skirt like
tho ono Just described, only two or three
inches longer; plaid leGgins. buttoning
ut the side. high black boots, trimmed
with scarlet leather; plaid wrap and
Scotch cap Is decidedly picturesque. es-
pccially when you add to IL round.
laughing f,ce,ruddy with health, and a
full, graceful form. which has never been
tortured by whnlebono and lacings.
If your taste Is "quict, / will show you
suit for autumn wear of gold brown
Irish poplin, cut after tho Gabrielle pat.
tern, with ovcrskirt, brctellcs and round
cape trimmed with deep folds Of satin,
tho same shade, "gaitcrs" like the dress,
bronze boots, gloves to match, and q SIM
pie round hat crowned with autumn
leaves and grasses. s -'E ~ rrtl
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

PRIVILEGES or SrOCKIIOLDERs.-Two
gentlemen were chatting on the Boulc-
vard; one was great spcculator. devcl-
oping the plan of u magnificent project.
the other d,zzled capitalist. ready tn
snap ut the bait. He hesitsted n little, but
was just yielding, merely making few
objections for conscience sake. Near
these two passeda couple Of youngsters of
twelve years. They were looking. into u
tobacco shop close by, and one cried out
tn the other:
by the piper! I'd like to smoke sous
worth of tobacco"
"Well." said the other, "buy sous
worth"
"Ah! rs luck will have it, haven't the
sou.n
"lIold on I've gott sous,
That's the ticket! just the thing; one
for the pipe and one Cor. the tobacco"
"Ah, yes; but what ann To do?"
"Youp Oh! you shall be stakeholder;
you spit"
IL WAS flash of light. The capitalist
thrust his hands into his pockets and iled.
Tho speculator east furious look ut the
urchins, AMI turned down the street.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
Aariealtaral.
fVt ''o N"f'u
Book Farming.

MI. EprroR:-I am Book Farmer to-
day. Ihave been reading the new treatise
ON Perfected Agriculture. A Book Farm
or. you know. is one who farms ON paper.
There we enrich the soil. grow large
crops, make piles Of money. all without
expense. We arc the Successors of the
ancient Alchcmists. They changed every
thing into gold; we convert all we touch
into food. Brain has been substituted for
muscle, so that the drudging Of labor Is no
longer needed. We have analysed the
earth. found what was lacking. and how
the lack may he supplied. weknow pre-
cisely what makes plants grow. how they
grow. what proportion Of nutrimcnt they
draw from the earth. air and water; and
under what conditions the elements yield
n full supply. We understand perfectly
every chemical change that lakes place In
the secret laboratory Of nature from the
sprouting Of tho seed to tho full corn In
the ear. We have compounded these con-
stitucnt elements, the volatile gases, the
subtitle nothings. They will make the
wilderness bud and blossom. Be sure
and buy the genuine. -. ..
Then We have. invented machines, yes
we, book men, have invented labor kill
ing machines which win almost cultivate
the farm alone. Each one has taken sew
enty and seven premiums. All but ours
are worthless. -,
Our latest importation Of live stock are
of royal lineage and princely mein. cou'-
ins Of dukes and earls; not drop OF pie
beian blood In THAR veins. Send soon or
they may be gone. - a Fn~riu usrrrc
We have n countless variety Of the Latest
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

Thcro once resided in the good town of
Peterborough. In the Granite State, n man
who obtained livelihood by saving
wool and drinking cider. A valuable
gold watch and chain were up to be dis
posed of by rattle. The wood sawyer
bought ticket and his number drew
the watch. Straightway the old fellow
marched all over the town, showing his
watch. pulling il out at all times and on
all occasions TO note the time and TO make
"a show. Soon one OF tho most respect
able ladies in the village died, and of
course there was 4 very large funeral.
The ceremonies Mt the grave were very
solemn and interesting. As the oiiciat-
ing Clergyman closed with the words. AS
from dust we came. so unto dust we shall
return the wood sawyer pulled out his
gold watch and cried ont in loud tone of
voice: 'Acooriing 20 my time hey arc
putting her in at tlccriy nintses Of .toar.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
.FLOOD-TIDE.

The waves are pressing inward from the bayi
Far on the advancing lines ofripPlin. foam
Proclaim tho hour OF that mysterious sway
Which brings them Backward frOm their ocean
homo,
And twInklIng points OF light, a radiance feet
Spring up beneath their swim, white-sandled feet
They swell, the waters Of this inlet lone,
The drcary marshes and the oozy sands
with the plnk.blooming sedgo are oyerfovu,
Till all tho food one shining Lowell stands,
A sudden fleshness alls the breeze. and signs
or answering gladuess thrill the exchanging pines
New life and fuller comes to all but me,
With no expectancy OF Joy burn,
As daily the memorable sea
Recalls an hour that never shall return
A tide that overswspt tife bonds fyears.
And flowed TO me- o'erwhelmed with hopes and fears.
Something unstirred tiii then within me woke
Aiongiag for the broader world ofwsves,
For llfe whose pulses beat with boldcd stroke.
On coral rvcsy N ~crsAxissaisss s>sss, =
And Musies soul. that ever In mo sings.
Toward those Wild surges stretched its eager wings
What JOY 10 feel tho oceans stormy heart
Through me responsive every throb and swell!
To he OF Its great orchestra part,
When the winds meet beneath that tempesrs
swell -rr.r ..sH ~.
Ny constant echoes ofthat wondrous tono
should make Its mystic melody my own.
And yet hesitated-who could know HH
What .oundiess gulfs, what dangers vague and
dread,
Might lurk Ina that rcsistiess currents fowl
And while wsvcrcd, yr~sped this shelving bed,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
PULLING HARD IGIINSr THE
STRBd

Around this world fot years Two trnvelled,-
For the same I've had TO pay,
Life's great mystery ~ unTavel,
Notwithstanding poets say,
Life Is like mighty river,
Rolling on from day 70 day,
Men arc vessels launched upon II,
Sometimes wrecked and cast away.
CnoRus.-Tlientoy your bcst for one another
Making life pleasant dream,
Help q worn and weary brother,
81, Pulling hard against the stream
Many bright, good.hearted fellow,
Many noble minded man,
Finds himself In water shallow
Then assist him ifyou can
Some succeed at every turning,
Fortune favors every scheme,
Others, too, though moro deserving,
Have 10 pull against the stream.
CHORUs-Thon do your best, &c.
II the wind Is In your hvor,
And you've wcathcred every squall,
Think Of those who, luckless, labor,
Never get fair winds ut al.
Working hard, contented, willing,
Hard, though easy II may seem,
Not friend, and not shilling,
Pulling hard against the stream.
CnoRus.-Then do your best, &c.
Don't give way 10 foolish sorrow, -
Always keep your conscience clear,
brighter days will como tomorrow,
If you try and pcrevere.
Darkest nights will have morning,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
The Ruling Passion.

An Irish gentleman much troubled with
wife who drank trcmcndously-in fict,
she spent every flrthing on whisky, and
sold everything slio could lay her hands
on to get more. Tho poor fellow was al
most Mt his wits end what to do about
her, and so he went to DIR. Murphy for
advice In the matter.
"Could the doctor givc him nothing?"
els II poison you want?" said the doc
tor because if II Is. say so.like man!'
"Of course it's not poison want, but
only triilc to cure her Of drinking. Can't
you mix me up something's"
"If ! couM mix mp anything to euro
that disorder" said the doctor, II should
be made man. But I tell you what
take home u gallon OF whisky, and let
her drink rs much rs she likes, and will
bc round before the night Is gone"
II was In. the summer time but not
moonlight; and when the woman was
thoroughly drunk, the doctor and the hus-
band carried her down into the vaults Of
an old castle close by. and laid her down
on some boards till she would come tn.
After sho had good sleep. sho woke
about twelve o'clock, and began calling
out and asking where she was.
"Well, you are In The vaults underneath
-Eversberg Abbey, nia'am," tho doctor
said. ~ --..-
.And how long have I been here ?" she
cnquired. ..
IA matter of ten or twelve months" he
answered. 'r. -.
"And I'm dead in cOursc?"
"As u door.nail!" .
"And you dead too?"
Eyes, ma'am."
"And how long have you boon hcrcF"
she asked.
..Somcwhcre about five years."
Then we are NIL dcad?'
YES" .... ..-... . =.
She sat down on tho floor, and thought
the matter over n hit. .
The doctor could not imagine what she
would say next, and was just trying To
fancy, when she began:
"You must know tho ways of this coun-
try good deal bcttcr than me-. Where
can You got drop Of good whisky. rea-
sonablo7" a---f'.sf.
That hoorcd the doctor, and turning TO
tho gentleman, hc said
esquire. you had better takc yuor wife
homo If she thinks there arv whisky
sl,opin In Hides. It Il Of no use trying to
fighten her with death. Take hsr home
and let her liye.n ,,., D.. ..t,,,-.
lie let her live bat she ruined him, and
died bcggar IN GALWAY. ianI .,a'' n.'
What burns 10 kscp . -sesrct Ses!ing-wa1'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION, 1T isno un-
usual thing for stable-nien TO lcayo mix
lures Of lamphlack and oil standing about
their stables after using. In n recent con-
ycrsation. with one OF. our members, q
leading dealer In paints and, oils, our at.
tcntion was called,t to the fact that partial
mixtures of lampblsck and oil would In n
short time take fro by spoutaneois conf
b,,stion. and that this also. applied To- all
mixtures OF calcinc rsints.r : Docs uotthis
fact account for tho frequency Vof flrcs In
stables, where the origin Is attributed to
other catlscsg ~ p ~ 80 ---- y
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
MORNING. APRIL %, 1870.

hearted man arsl is the most nearly hon.
est of thcu all. The Ring madsa good
Job out of the Court House. Il could
have been built for half million, but has
cost eight times that sum. No men have
got rich SO rapidly rs the Ring. Mat
Brennan, comptroller. Is millionaire.
He was onco n poor lrishman. Peter Is.
Sweeney Ii millionaire. Bill Twecd Is
buying real estate rapidly and has proba-
bly, an estate of halfa million.
MAurrI
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

Tho most remarkable death ever rc-
cor,led occurred recently Mt Rome. Ga.
A negro was working beneath n bank of
dirt. the dirt broke I'll, fell on him and
crushed him. His heart was shot out
from his body and thrown to distance
of sixty-two feet (by mcasurcmenD from
him. His lungs and liver were scattered
between him and his heart and his body
wa, completely crushed by the dirt. When
the dirt was thrown or it was found that
he WAS broken all to pieces. His chest
and his stomach were rifted. and his -lcgs
were shapeless masses. IL bombshcll
had exploded between his ribs, his heart
and his entrais could not havebecn thrown
further.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
Closing of the Anti-Slayery Soo'y.


80 fwI - is-rlI,r. lr'E
'Afnhis farewell letter, which was rcnd
on tho occasion, John G. Whittier, who
assisted in tho formation of tho society.
uttered these beautiful words: - p,
AT this hour. remembering tho mighty
cost Of tho final triumph which we cele-
br.tc, let no word of boasting escape us.
Not unto ms belongs the consummation,
but unto Him who answered tho sorrow
full signing of tho prisoners with "terri-
bio things In righteousness" 1t Is no
time for self-exultation and congratula-
ton. Not rs we hoped and prayed for
has the destruction of slavery and caste
been accomplished, but by the dread ar
bitramcnt of battle, and over the fresh
graves of the young life of the nation.
It enough for us to know that we have
been favored to see our several places of
duty on the side of Divine Providence,
and to hold them faithfully to the last;
that we have had u part, however small,
in the great work of human redemption.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

seeds, never before in the market, all pro-
ducinga thousand fold. and we will sell
them for a thousand times their value.
Young.men Of mind. listen to us. Your
fathers are mcrc beasts Of bondage. Yosr
home teachings are clogs Of ignorance and
prejudice. Up out Of the dirt, cast Oft the
tow frock and brogans; leave menial en-
ployments; adopt the theories Of the
learned. the maSims Of an improved age.
Our new book is the only guide to ease
wealth and fame. SCIENCE.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

70 Brown. who vss In love With youns lsdy,
ssksi 10 be called BY the ssptcit nsms ofsons
animal. which wss srantei % cosditisu tns ,he
should have ths sams privilege. On llsaSias.
Brown said .oa1eu
-'s0ocd slght, Sssr. %. - = y ,.s.s ~
..GsSl night. bore. abe nd. ys-.s s,st-r
q Brown Is deSmtsi Will sEsrsiivs ovsrtship.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

Gov. Ausain, o. lslnsssta, has sieasdl q bin
submitting ths qusssioa q isusls sssngs 70 ths
people pext Gall.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

In most parts Of Europe Indian corn Is
not considered good to eat.
A Maine man claims to have taken
thirteen gallons ofsap from single tree
In one day.
Agricultural promotion-corn which
sprlng from kernel has come to be n
general crop.
Coffee raised near the city of Mexico
said To be- the best in tho world.
Many cases Of poisoning have occurrc,l
by contact Of gtnno with wounds. II
should bc handled with gloves.
There are. in the State of Virginia. two
acres and half Of land which has never
been ploughed, for every cultivated acre.
ASt. Lewis paper says wheat is suffer-
cring throughout Missouri for want OF
rain. 1t is believed that If IL continues
dry much longer there will be general
failure.
General Karnv. of Keokuk, has the
largest vineyard in Iowa. In two differ
ent enclosures. within two and "a. half
miles Of Keokuk. he has seventy-one acres
in grapcvines, with. fine oak posts and
wire to train on.
Much complaint is made. in different
sections of Maine, of the suffering Of bees
the past winter. Nearly all their honey
has been consumed. and the famcrs have
begun To feed them IN order To save them.
Recent experiments show that Of milk
that has been set in pans and skinned,
100 gallons made l05 pounds of cheese !;
milk skinned in watts, 100 gallons made
1 Ii pounds of cheese; milk not skinned
at all. 100 gallons made. lS6 pounds of
cheese.
The Gardeners Magazine mentions that
in the department Of Vaudoise. France,
out of 60, 900 acres of Vines, 10000 acres
have been utterly ruined by what is called
the ..vino disease and that the loss in
some districts has been even greater than
this, SO that many entire plantations have
been grubbed up and planted with other
crops.
After nm experience Of many years, n
writer in the New-England Farmer says
that good cows will eat on an average
twenty pounds of hay a day when giving
milk. and fifteen pounds when dry; not
by guess work. but tested 10y actual weight
for months at u time. They win pay well
for their keeping bv yielding an average
Of six quarts Of milk aday throughout the
year.
SAYS the American Stock Journal, "A
genuine Chester white PIC has short
snout. broad head, thin ear, dropping
slightly ut the tip, broad shoulders and
hams very deep. wide chest straight back.
small bone, fine hair and skin, always
very quiet and healthy, and attains great
weight with reasonable care and attention.
, The ordinary weight Is from 800 10 700
pounds after dressing. Mt ages varying
from nine TO eighteen months"
c. Hills. of Dclewarc, Ohio, writing to
the Western F'umer says: The long
woods, Leiccstcrs, are being rapidly intro
duced into our State, and are largely used
now for crossing upon mcrinOs. They
cross well upon good sized fine woods;
the produce hcing of good mutton carcass,
maturing early, aud producing y sort Of
wool usually called de lainc; fleece of
about six pounds, and commanding rs
much in market rs the best M merinO.
MANY Of the second and third cross would
bo taken for pure breed by casual observ-
ers. The same results may be obtained
by crossing with Southdowns."
i
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

VIA. barn. y lssp 'ssrs.h5 hl5o ss''las'..1.'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29
WHO AXE IN THE RING.


WHO AXE IN TIE RING.
The New York Ring Is n fresh ill,lstra-
ton of the power which. n few men cap
exercise over u vast number, and the re-
cent quarrel among them Is now making
some rare disclosures. Venice had her
council of Ten, Rome had her Triumvir-
ate, and by similar rule New-iork has
her ".Ring." The Ring controls the pat
ronasc Of tho city. and Of course receives
NIL tho taxes. 1t Is composed Of tho SUI
pcrvisors. the comptroller. tho chamber
lain, tho mayor and "a few politicians.
Upon tho whole, I suppose that about five
millions year are cribbcd by the Ring.
We pay twenty-five millions n year for
taxes, against four millions In 1915. We
have increased, in population three fold,
and should now pay fifteen millions. But
then the Ring would suffer, and that will
not answer. Taking the Ring and the
Common Council and their retainers, and
tho enormous outlay for maintaining po-
litical power. and ten millions q year are
not above the estimate or annual pccula-
ton. L" fhon A,f' i'''
The common council form q smaller
group of thieves, but they arc not tho Ring
proper. Aud yet they make u very good
thing out Of their Office, for it Is worth at
least &c. 900 to be m alderman ono term.
The Ring, however. do not look at such
triilcs. Their chief Is William M. Tweed
commonly known rs .T3ill.n Hc was n
chair. maker, Of the firm Of Tweed & Bon
nell. and did a good business; but chair
making requires work, and II Is easier to
steal; 50 he got into Office, and being o
hold, reckless man. be, has held his in-
nucncc. Another one Is Henry Smith.
who commenced life rs q boat captain on
the Eric Canal. Hc Is pleasant kind!
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-29

In most parts Of Europe Indian corn Is
not considered GOOD to eat.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18

We do notadmit the assertion. We make no
charges, but we have facts which have been
presented heretofore, in regard to these
bonds, and which we win ring down upon
the Democrats again.
Extravaganza and corruptionl Who is
more extrayagant than Kuklux, rebel or
a traitor Corruption, who is more corrupt
than Kuklux, murderer and thief, who
plumbers poor negro's cabin and steals his
only mule Who is.more corrupt or extrav-
agant than man, who attempts to black
mail another because he has already spent
ill-gotten gains in all ill-eotten manner
Such Dalgettys belong to no party. They
are pirates, and their sins will find them out.
But if they do belong to party, we sin
cerely believe that they are Democrats,
because they are of the same stamp with
the men, who voted themselves fifty
dollars day in currency aas good as
gold" supported tithc and conscrip-
ton laws, spent billions of money and
wasted tuns of blood, issued millions of war
bonds, the school fund, &C., and finally in
order to- escape detection and conviction
have raised the cry of "stop thief stop
thiefp' hoping to escape like cutie fishes
in the waters which they have been enabled
to color with elections from their own foul
| bodies.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18
The .Democraticl Partx.

The mongrel concern here in North Caro-.
Lima has changed its name to the Conserya-
tive party. But there has been no change
in its principles. 8 1t has pretended to sub
NIT to the reconstruction measures of Con.
gress, but rs counseiiors at the North, the
leaders of the Democratic party, stimulate
it to continued opposition, and the snake
is only scotchcd and not killed.
We extract the following from the re.
marks Of Senator Morton, on this subject
1t shows from whence the Kulslux derive
courage to pursue their infamous career
The Democratic party is responsible for if
all. Mr. Morton said:
"Fhe Senator from Ohio saws that on- 20
construction policy is failure. Idcnv that
statement tbs not complete success bnt
II is o great success; and l want to saw to
MN and the whole country that if our RI.
construction policy is failure it is bccansa
the Democraticparty have tried to MAKE Il
failure; everything has been done on tho;r
part that could be done to make If n f,;,rro.
every obstacle has been cast in its wav fror,
ilrst to last, and if it is a success If ia . sun
cess In defiance of1and in despite of the
Democratic party. n. 3 '"0
And now, Mr. President, come to tie
question, who are chiefly RESPONSIBLE for
the lnnnmerablc murders and outraoes az
nameless crimes that are continually taking
place IN many of the Southern States5
Who w, are chiefly responsible 2 / answer
that question. by saying the Democratic
party !, 81 E t9s North, Through their
,I,ron' through their conventions,
through their teachings, through their
influence upon the. people of the sout I'
have contributed more than All Other
causes 10 bring about this state Of thinSs
Why,slr the platforms OF the Democratic
in the various Northern Stat
all united in declaring that our reconstrnc.
ton acts were Unconstitutional and void
and by the NEST violent anil infiammatory
to resistance,n "a ~ e'sF''
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18
An incident.

b.. 81
We are informed by the Senator from
Yancey, Mr.. Moore, that upon recent occa-
sion, in the latter part of 1869, he visi
ted the editorial room of the editor of the
Sentinel. That he did so to renew o. sub
scription for Conservative, living in his
district. That during his stay in the office
two men came in. Of middle age and respec-
table appearance. They shook hands with
the editor of that paper, whenione Of them
turning to the other and striking him gently
on the breast, said: e. z 5'.a' is
Mr.. Turner, this is South Commander p
The editor of the Sentinel gave. warning
Immediately to the men, and they left the
Office after short pri0ate conversation with
him. -a
Now this South Commander must have
been Kuklux, reporting to the King!
We are authorized to make this statement.
Who is the King of the Kuklux? 3D.