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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-05-12
THE WARD AFFAIR.

The unexpected result Of The recent Ward
trial in Kentucky, in which Matthew +.
Ward was acquitted on tho charge OF muir
,lering Prof. Butler, has created profound
sensation throughout the country. That
twelve jurors could have been empannled
any where in the United States, who could
have returned such verdict, in view OF tho
plainly proved facts is in deed most surpris-
Ing. Ward was undoubtedly The aggressor,
and from beginning to end. was doubtless
wholly in the wrong, and his social position,
wealth, or able counsel, should not have
saved him from the extreme penalty Of the
law. t..... ...' .l4F4
aThe excitement In Louisville aid through
out Kentucky nj this showing aside Of jus.
tice, is represented 10 be most intense. Tho
whole Ward family have been obliged 10
leave their home 10 escape The fury Of tho
populace. The press is almost unanimous
in condemning The verdict. The jurymen
are burnt in effigy, denounced IN Tesolp.
lions at paclic gatherings, and held up TO
public eyecraiion in The columns OF news
papers. The counsel for Ward have sui.
Tered much in populariiy-even the hitherto
universally respected and highly csiee med
Critlenden finds il hard 10 STEM the torrent
of public Indignation, Tor his volunteer ser.
vices in this affair. Resolutions have been
passed in several places, requesting him 10
resign his seat in The U. s. SeHaie. I,.aT
Matt. Ward has been acquitted by tho ju-
ny, but the stain Of blood is upon his hands,
and cannot be washed of. The mark Of
Cain is upon him, and voice shall always
pursue him, saying, Where Is Thy broth.
err" He has escaped The haliar, bot his
punishment is great ihough-a punishment
rom which gold can never give rcprieve.
Concord Reporter.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-05-12

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. There was
quite gathering Of leading democratic
politicians here The early part of,he week
Esq. Drew Of WATERFORD, Esq. Moore oil
Limerick and others. We have not learned
The object Of the meeting bat il is suggest
ed lha, The peturbed state Of The party in The
county, and elsewhere in the state was
the occasion Of the meeting. We under.
stand ,ha, the number Of leading democrats
who have an eye 10 Washington is large,
and The lie, is increasing daily. Esq. Drew
il was said some time ago had his eoms oil
laid for the nomination, but we understand
lha, Esq. Leland contests the palm and
these in their time are finding rivals in the
persons OF DR.. SWEET aud Jos. Tiicomb Esq'
We understand that our neighbor OF The
Democrat also volunteers his name as
candidate. The fact Of there being Cum
bcrland pa,, Of the District seems to DO
forgotten. f.lyE
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THE NEBRASKA BILL.

We give below o somewhat detailed 70
port Of the proceedings in tho House, on
Monday, which cventuated in the taking up
of the Nebraska bill. It will be recollected
that Mr.. Richardson, Of Illinois, few days
ago gave notice that he should take the first
opportunity to get at the Nebraska bill, by
moving to lay aside oil other bills:
The Speaker stated that the first business
in order was calling the States for resolu'
tions.
Mr.. Richardson, (den.) Of Illinois, moved
the House resolve itself into Committee OF
the Whole on the State Of the Union, avow-
ing his purpose, should he DO sustained oy a
majority, to lay inside oil business on the
calender until the Nebraska Kansas bill
should DO reached.
Mr.. Campbell. (trec soiD OF Ohio-Aiiow
mo TO PROFOUND question. ...,
Mr.. Richardson. I have mado the mo-
ton.
Mr.. Campbell. hope the gentleman from
Illinois, having had the benefit Of q state.
ment, may DO allowed to ask question.
Mr.. Clingham, (dem.) Of N. c. / object
TO all irregular discussion.
Impatient cries Of question, question; ;
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DIED. In sacO, il,h inst, Corros BRAD.
BURY, Esq, aged 60 years. Mr.. Bradbury
was an old, influential and respected ci,i.
Zen OF Saco, and enjoyed to grsa, degree
the esteem and confidence Of his fellow.
citizens. He represented the Town sever
al years in the State Legislature, and 70,
many years has been one Of The Sclecimen
Of the Town. His funeral will take place
on Saturday, at 2P. NJ, from his residence,
on North Street.
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Murder and Arson in Aroostook.

On Friday Of las, week, James Mathews,
a man offif,y years, and woman calling
herself Mary Ann White, were committed
TO the Jail in Houl,on, the former for the
murder Of a man named Samuel James, the
latter for setting fire in the day time 10 the
dwelling house Of Benjamin Hewes Of Um-
colcus, on the west Aroostook road, occu.
pied as tavern. From The officer who
committed them our correspondent learns
the following particulars -
Mathews is a bachelor, and lives in a
sor, OF camp on the west Aroosiook road,
some FIVE miles south Of Hewes tavem.-
Mary Ann had been living with him Tor
several months. On Sunday last Mathews
left his place and went 10 the Ok Bow
The deceased that day visited Mathews
camp, and siaid with Mary Ann over night
Soon after he left, Mary Ann went out on
the road, met Mathews, and told him that
James had been there, had treated her very
badly, and had turned her out Of doors
This story, supposed 10 be fabrication, in.
censcd Mathews, who called for gun
which he had let few days before with
neighbor on the road, put fresh cap on II
and started forth. Presently he met James,
and at once sho, him through the breast
He lived three or four hours. Mary Ann
says she told Mathews not 10 shoot James,
but was so much afraid he would do so,
that when she saw they were going TO meet,
she len the road and ran into the woods
She says she heard Mathews ask James
what he turned that girl out OF the house
Tor, and nj nearly the same time heard the
report OF the gun aad james scream.
Two men who happened 10 be passing nj
the time, apprehended Mathews and Mary
Ann and took them To Hewes' tavern.
While preparations were making for the
examination OF Mathews, the girl, White,
stole up into the attic with some matches,
sci tire 10 the house, and came down.
When the FIRE was discovered, il had prog
,essed so far that il was with much diff
Guilty that il could be quelled, though there
were some fifteen able men in the house.
White says she set the fire rs means OF
escape. She was not suspected to have
participated in the murder, and was in Gus
iody merely as a witness.
Mathews admits that he shot James, hut
says he did not intend TO.
James was about az years Of age, and is
supposed TO have come from Portland or
that vicinity. He said he had brother in
that city. He was labores in the lumber
woods, aud, |, rs said, had by him some
three hundred dollars Of his earnings.
Mathews Is said to have resided formerly
nj Arson. They had both resided in Aroos.
'ook county ior several years Bangor
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10 Tho attention of parents and guard.
ians who desire that their children should
have instruction in pcnmanship, BY IN e.'
pcrienced iustruc tress, is directed TO the aa'
vertiscmcnt of Mrs. II. B. Huntress, in
this paper. Mrs. H., number OF years
since, gave instruction in tho ars OF pen.
manship, and her friends have taken iiveiy
interest, we ure told, in the school which she
now proposes to open. ... q.
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I. SrKYcusNx. The Columbus (Ohio) Dem
ocrat says thai dbtilles employ strychuine
In the manufacture Of whiskcy. Il b 70
ent discovery that this deadly drug increases
the yield Of whiskey per oushei OF CORP
In somo places the poison Is used 70 such m
extent that hogs die In great numbers from
drinking the sIlll slop. And NO may add
that this deadly poison Is used In other liquors
beside whiskcy. A few month"; ago some
" pure oognae brandy" was analysed 10
Washington, and was found 70 contain stryeh-
nine. - -
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ANOTHER GoSE. Tho Farmer and Me-
chanic, which has been published for . year
past at Lewiston, has ceased TO exist. II
has been very well conducted paper, bus
the probability is that II did not s66rd tho
proprietors adequate remuneration for their
lAbors. The subscription list has been
transferred to Col. waldron Of the Lewiston
Jouynal .'t ..t.ft a.
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dy been disposed Of, will DO regularly 10
order until !, is passed or rejected. The
friends Of the bill, !, was understood, were
to make strong effort 10 press IL through,
yesterday.
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does into position Of influence, and one
made strong by the ability and pesis,ency
Of his predecessor. has !, in his power TO
be emincnily successful.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
The State of Mississippi.
YAzoo COUNTY,

AZOO OOUNT4. S
PROBATE CouRr-DEcEmBER TERM, 1854.
To all persons interested IN the lands, ten
1tc'ots, and ndssereditanlentS Of G. ]. Blach-
man deceased.
N the matter of the application of James
Tharp, Administrators of G. ]. Blackman,
deceased, foran order of citation to all persons
Interested in the lands. tenements and heredi-
taments of said deceased, to appear at the Feb
ruary Term 1854, of this court, and show cause
1t any they have or can, why an order should
not be granted for the sale of the following
lands, Git having been represented that the per-
sonal property belonging to said decedent's es-
tate is insufficient to pay his debts) to-wit:--
The southwest quarter of Section 5, Township
IL, Range west, also portion of land be-
ginning at southeast Of northeast quarter of
northeast quarter, Gao acre piecel of Section
., Township II, Range west, and run north
l4,O0 chains to public road leading to Yazoo
City--thcnce in southwestern direction along
said road $500 chains, 69 links to the half
mIe station, ON the west boundary of said Sec
ton ), thence east ., 900 cha rs, thence north
:, 900 chains, thence east :, 900 chains TO the
place of beginning; containing 3S acres more
or less, also the south-half Of east-half of
northwest quarter of Section >, Township II,
Range = west, containing 40 acres more OF
less, situated, lying and being in the county OF
Yazoo, State of Mississippi 1t is thereupon
orderedby the court, that publication of cita-
ton directed to all persons interested in the
above described lands, be made in ths Yazoo
Democrat for the space of thirty days. and by
posting the same in three or more public pla-
ces in said county, to be and appear at the Feb
ruary Term 1854, of this court. then and there
to shew cause if any they have or can, why an
order should not be granted for the sale OF the
lands aforesaid to pay debts of said de@dent.
WITNESS, George B. Wilkinson, Judge OF
said Court, the 4th Monday of December, 1883,
and seal of said court. ISSUED the 9TH day of
January, 1854. WIN. II. BELL, Clerk
January IL, IS54-l0-6t.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
Fashionable CIOthing Emporium
r. w. BATTAILE,

Nam Street. YaSoo city, Mississippi.
rs in receipt of large and well selec-
= ted stock Of Fall and Winter Clothing, con-
sisting in part of Overcoots, Dress Coats, Frock
Coats, Fancy Coats, Cloaks, Talmas, Fine, Fam
cy and Black Cashmere Pants; every variety
of silk, Satin, Plushand Velvet Vests-un ex-
tensive assortment of Gents Furnishing Goode
and Hosiery, also a splendid selection of Hats
Caps, Boots, Shoes, Umbrellas, sole leather
Trunks, Carpet Bags, and India Rubber Goods
Mr. Battaile has in connection with his
Store, a TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT,
and has secured the services OF the most com
petent workmen to be obtained in New York.
He fatters himself In his ability TO render salts
faction to his customers in the mnutest par
ticulers of dress. He invites the public to call
and examine his stock.
November 30, 1854 3m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22

DY Virtue of an order of the Probate Court
-h1 of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi.
made at the January Term thereof, A. D. 1854
the undersigned, as Guardian of Clarence
Swartwout, minor, will on the 3rd day of
April next, between the usual hours of sale,
prescribed by law, proceed to sell before the
Court House door of Yazoo county, at public
auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, on a
credit of twelve months from the day of sale,
the following described lands belonging to
said minor, and situated in Yazoo County, to
wit: an undivided half interest in the west-half
of southwest quarter of Section L all of Sec
ton 2-north. half of Section 1l-north-west
quarter of Section ID, all in Township u,
Range 1 East. Bond with approved security
will be required of the purchaser or purchasers.
Feb l. lS54-4t. b. YANOELL, Guarc
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
TI.e state Of NEississippi,
YAZOo COuNTy

XAZOO COUNTY.
PROBATE COURT, DECEMB'B TERN, 1888.
TO all persons Interested IN tie Ianfs, ten
te3acme2atS and heredUGme7ltS Of Ihe0phe-
tus ogden, deceased.
z I having been suggested to our Court
q Of Probates for Yazoo couaty, State Of Mis-
sissiPpi. by Wade Ell. Mills, Guardian of Eliza
beth Ogden and Lucy Ogden. minors and heirs
of Theophelus Ogden deceased, and husband
to the late widow Of said decedent, that It viii
be To the interest Of the heirs Of said decedeut
to sell the following lands belonging TO the es-
tate of said decedent, lying in Yazoo county,
State aforesaid, to-wit: The east-balf of south-
east quarter and northwest quarter Of south
west quarter Of Section II, northwest quarter
Of northwest quarter of Section 10, Township
8, Range 2 west. Southeast quarter, Section
u, Township 9, Range 3 west. Southwest
quarter Of southwest quarter, Section z, Town
ship 9, Range 2 west. Il was thereupon order
ed by the Court, that citation issue to William
II. Bell, Guardian ad letum to Elizabeth Ogden
and Lucy Ogden minors to Yazoo county, and
to Mary Jane Mills to Madison county, to be
and appear at the next March Term 1884 of
our Court of Probates, then and there to show
cause, if any they have or can why an order
should not be made for the sale of the above de-
Scribed land.
tits further ordered that publication of this
citation be made in the Yaz0o Democrat, a
newspaper published in Yazoo city for 6 weeks.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of the Court aforesaid, the 4h Monday of De-
cember, A. d. 1853
ISSUED, 26th December, a. D.-IS53.
Jan. 4, 1854-7t. WIN. II. BELL, CPk.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
HOUSE AND LOT FOEs SALE,

FEYHE subscriber offers for sale house and
lot situated ON the South end Of Monroe
Street. near the residence of Charles L.
Mann. The location possesses every conve-
nience for \ family. The dwelling and out
houses aIe in good repair, fine garden spot
annexed, and good cistern on the premises
The property will be sold on the first of March
next, unless privately disposed of prior 10 that
time. One half of the purchase money viii be
required on the day of sale, the balance on
credit of six months
Jan. 4, 1S54-0tds. SUSAN MADISON.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22

4AZOO COUNTY,
PROBATE COURT-JANUARY TERM,
1854.
To al persons interested i3e the lands, ten
ements and hereditaments Of Martha
ucElacee late Of said county deceased
N the matter of the application of EIvy Nc
IL EIwee, Administrative of Martha RtcElwee,
deceased, for an order to sell the following
Town lots, situated, lying and being In Yazoo
City, and known and designated on the map of
said town as lots Nos. twenty-eight and twen-
ty-nine, for the purpose of division between
the distributes of said estate.
1t is therefore ordered by the Court, that ci-
tation issue, directed to Jane George and Evans
George, her husband, and to John McElwee,
non residents of this State, to be and appear
at the March Term 1854 of this Court, then and
there to shew cause if any they have or can,
why ar order should not be granted for the sale
of the above described town lots, inaccordance
with the prayer Of said applicant.
And it is further ordered by the Court, that
publication of this citation be made in the va
zoo Democrat for the space OF sixty days.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of The Probate Court of Yazoo county. the 4th
Monday in Jan'ry, 1854, and seal OF said court.
ISSUED the Both day of January, A. d. 1894.
VIM IL. BELL, Clerk
February l, 1S54-l3-l0t
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
Administrative Notice

WHEREAS Letters Of Administration on the
W estate of George M. Hancock deceased,
were granted the undersigned at the last No
vember Term of the Probate Court Of Yazoo
county, State of Mississippi-now all persons
having claims against the estate of said dece-
dent, are hereby requested to exhibit the same
within the time limited by law or the same will
be barred. NANCY ID. BERKLEY,
January 4, lS54-7t' Administrative.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
Partnership notice.

ENHE co-partnerShip heretofore ex-
= isting between the undersigned in the Saw
Mill and Lumber business in Yazoo city, un-
der the firm name and style of Grimme i. Metz
Ter, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued hereafter by
FranlI Grimme, who is alone authorized to set
tie all outstanding business both in favor ofand
~gainst the firm of Grimme d- Metzler.
FRANK GRIAIME.
Jun. 4, 1854. 9-5t. THOMAS METZLER.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22

MR. HENRY B. BRICKELL, cf 5000.
lVR ter Shell Bend,'' on Bayou Tokeba; his
wife, children, and household inmates have
my full permission to pass and repass through
the plantation, to CHURCH, or elsewhere-But
his wagons, teams, and loose stock are ex-
pressly and specially prohibited,
JAMES J. B. WHITE.
Tokeba, February Sth, IS54-l4-3m.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
POUTTRY.

i a. The South. The subscriber is new pre-
pared 10 fill orders to any extent for any Fowls,
Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Swans and Pea and
Guinea Fowls, and will sell stock by the pair,
trio or lot, at very reasonble prices
Those who buy to sell again supplied on favor-
able terms. | will warrant all Birds sold by
me to be equal in all respects to any in the
country. Stock can be safely sent to any part
of the United States.
No charges made for cages.
j. w. PLATT,
Jan'y 1854. Rhnebeck n. Y.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
ADMINISTRATORS NotEce.

NMT THEREAS Letters of Administration up
w on the estate of r. R. Williamson, decd.
were granted to the undersigned at the Jan-
uary Term 1854, of the Honorable Probate
Court of Yazoo county, State of Mississippi
Now all persons having claims against the es-
taie of said decedent, are hereby required to
exhibit the same duly authenticated, within the
time limited by law, or the same will be barred
Feb i. 1S54-13-7t E. L. BOWER Admir-.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
AdnninisfratOr9s NOtice.

WHEREAS Letters Of Administfati9n on nth the
were granted to the undersigned at the last
January Term, of the Probate Court of Yazoo
county, State of Mississippi: Now all persons
having claims against the estate of said dece-
dent, are hereby required TO exhibit the same
within the time limited by law, or the same
will be barred. ROBT. ]. S. PRITCHETT,
Feb. I. I854-I3-7t. Administrator.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
YazOO River Land for sale

TEyHE undersigned own tract of about 200
4 acres of high land, lying on the Yazoo
River and adjoining the lands formerly owned
by J. Lamkin, being Lot no. 3 of Section 6,
and West half of Southwest quarter of Section
z, Township Il. Range 2 West, which they
will sell at bargain, if immediate application
be made to J. NJ Hollingsworth, or TO the un-
dersigned. B. E. & ", Il. NORRIS.
Feb g. '54:-l4-6w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
THE BLoOMINo BRIDE
DREADFUL INHERITANCE

Aod must this continue Shall we be wise in
8 tHaf concerns the cattle Of our feIls our horses
caF sheep our cows, our oxens the nature and
eharaeter Of the soil we possess, the texture and
quality Uf our goods and merchandise but IN al that
concerns ourselves as human beings, with human
functions and passions subject to great derange-
regt. involving our future peace and happiness
30 ai that concerns the health and welfare Of the
wife of affections. and the mother Of chill
dre1 I'm all that concerns the mental and physical
we!l being Of those children, we should b0 in-
,ners d in the darkest and most
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22

WHEREAS Letter of Administration de bo-
w mis- non on the estate of Henry nj. Pritch-
eft. deceased, were granted to the undersigned
at the last January Term of the Probate Court
of Yazoo county, State OF Mississippi: Now
all persons having claims against the estate OF
said decedent, are hereby required TO exhibit
the same within the time limited by law
ROBT. J. S. PRITCHETT,
Feb I. IS54-I3-7t Admir-. de bonis non.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
CitV Exchange.

YENHE subscribers would respectfully
4 inform the public that they have opened a
retailing establishment in the house formerly
occupied by John Clary. The Bar is plentiful
ly supplied with choice liquors and cigars. and
every convenience required of such an estab-
Ilishment will be afforded. They solicit share
of public patl onage and pledge themselves that
the house shall be conducted in such manner
as to give no cause of complaint.
S. ". STEWART & co.
Yazoo City, December %, 1s53-5-tf.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22


IN the matter of the application of
h Fuller & Atkinson, Administrators of Paul
Finley, deceased, to file final settlement OF
their account, and surrender of their letters as
Administrators, as aforesaid, it was thereupon
ordered that citation issue to VIM. II. Bell, as
Guardian, ad litem for Elizabeth Massey, Jno.
w Massey, Andrew c. Saunders, to Yazoo
County, and to Charles Fuller, Elizabeth Burt,
|and NJ. Burt, her husband, Clarissa Max
we'll, and E. A. Maxwell, her husband, and
George Fisher, to Attala County, to Andrew
Oldham to Carroll County, and that publication
of said citation be made in the Y Yazoo Democrat
for the space of thirty days, as to Lucinda
Smith, and - Smith, her husband, Sarah Nc
Coy, Margaret Wilmington, and = Whiting
ton, her husband. James Mccoy, Archibald
Mccoy, Nancy Mccoy, - Mccoy, whose res
licences are unknown, and to all others the un-
known and nonresident heirs and distributes
to said Estate to be and appear at the March
Term, lS54of this Court, then and there TO
show cause if any they have or can, why f.
nal settlement of the account and surrender OF
tae letters Of said Fuller s. Atkinson as Ad-
ministrators of Paul Finley, deceased, should
not be allowed.
WITNESS, Hon. Geo. B. Wilkinson, Judge
of said Court, the 4th Monday of January
1854, and seal OF said Court. Issued 3Otl
dayof January, A. D. 1854.
/ VIM. II. BELL, Clerk
February l, 1854 -I3-5w.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
NOTICE

THE firm of ]. Tharp & Co is this day dis
i solved by mutual consent. Dir. J. Tharp
having disposed of his interest in the stock TO
Mr.. Alonzo l.. Brown, would return his thanks
to his old friends for their past liberal patron
age, and respectfully solcits continuance Of
the same for his successors, and would add,
that they will be receiving new goods and
keep large and well selected stock. Mr..
Tharp also informs his friends and patrons,
that he is charged with the settlement Of the
business Of the old firm, and can be found at
his Old counting room. JAMES THARP
Q. ~. WOOD
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22
SUEAdPfeS.

old . London Dock Brandy 1913.
" old do do Pert wine npts & qts
Old s.Golden'' Sherry in wood and glass,
Gold Top Champagne pintand quarts,
Imperial Iolay in pints
Old reserve Monongahela Whiskey, 1910.
London Cordial Gin in bottles,
Schiedam SchnaFps,
Choice black. imperial, extra fine gun-powder
and mixed Tens,
Cider and Wine Vinegar,
Nutmegs, Alispice, Pepper and Ginger, Soap,
Starch and candles, fine Olive Oil, Kentucky
Mustard, Table Salt &c.
Just received and for sale low by
Dec. q, 1853-7-tf J. w. DABBS.
GPERM and Star Candles-15 boxes New
- Bedford Sperm candlas SO g Star
candles, for sale by
Jan. II, ls54. &c. LEWIS s. co.