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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

A FRESH SUPPLY.
DURNISG Find and (amphine. Also
. an assortment Of Camphine and Fluid
Lamps just received by
T.P.&J.B. EsKRlDGE, Druggists.
Feb. 20 1854
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
GARDEN TOOLS.

GARDEN TOOLS.
dog. Garden Spades
:. g Forks;
" Rakes
Il Hoes. Trwels, Lines, P,unina Knives
Pruning Shears, &C., jus, received and for sale
by G.E. PRICE
Feb. 20, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
SILKS FOR DRESSES.

SILKS FOR DRESSES.
"HOSE in want Of Cheap, as well as Hand
4 come Silks will find a gsod assortment al
GEO. W. SMITHS, Main street, one door 10.
low the Uuion Hall. Slaunion, Va.
Feb 20, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
TOBACCO.

WEYE have received another lot Of 60 Boxes
w tobacco al prices ranging from IA up to
60 CENTS Also. a large loi Of Segars embracing
half spanish to the most approved brands. Al.
will be sold 10 prompt customers al the usual
time, or discount off for cash.
j.. BRANpEBURG s. co.
Feb. 9, 1s54-4t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
RE.MOEAL.

REMOVAL.
IT 81 FAUST. have removed thei, store
IL TO the House lately occupied by J. G.
Kyle s Bro, next door 10 Kayser and Srib-
bling, where they have on hand large supply
Of homemade aud imported BOOTS & SHOES
Ladies' Shoes OF every variety also Hats,
Caps, Umbrellas and Carpet Bags, &c., an OF
which will be sold al he lowest prices. The
public are invited 10 give them call.
Feb. 10, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
PU BLIc
E.HLE OFL.AND,

WILL BE offered for sale on the premises
w upon the 9Th daysol March, IN lair, i
not. on the next fair day. a tract OF land lying
in BotetouTt county, containing about
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

WAGON BOXES.
SAn Sett Of those very superior Penn
.VV sylvania Wagon Boxes-belie,
Than the best English, of all yes from | TO 81
inches, for safe BY e. e. PRICE.
Feb. 20, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

AXES AXES!!
e DOE. best, heavy and extra Heavy Axes,
" warranted. Just received ami for sale by
Feb. 20, 1854. G, f. PRICE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

OHANGEsS AND bEMONS,
- &c IiVED AT Antoine, Manone, & Co.
"a A large supply of fresh oranges and
lemons. Call before they all go.
Feb. 10, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

FREN CH SHRED GELATINE.
TIME finest article brought TO market. 70
Il sale al
Nov. Is, 1853. HARPER s. BRO.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
DRIED FRUIT.

DRIED FRUIT.
n NICE 10, OF Dned' Apples on hand also
"a expected daily 100 bushel Peaches from
Tennessee. ]. BRANDEBURG & CO.
Feb, 6, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
TAXI; NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE,
THAT our accounts are drawn Of up to first
January and we respectfully request all inter
es,pd &c call aud make settlements which al
ways makes long friends.
J. BltANDEBURG 4. co.
Feb 6, l854-4t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

RAZORs & STRAPS.
lust received anolher supply Of those cele-
- bra,ed G. f. P. Razors. Also, few II
Wos,enholm's famous s,raps-those who de-
sire clean shave should call early.
Feb. 20, 1854. G. E. PRICE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

WHITE LEAD, ETHEREAL Oil, Camphine,
w Tureeutine, Oils. &c., &C., at
LAIR D Y TRlMBLE', Main at.
Jan. 90, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

HwARPER'S MAGAZINE for January, and
Godey's Lady's Book, for February, for
sale by s. H. COLEMAN.
Jan. s0lh. i854-Speo. copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

Oh WHOLE, | half barrels fresh ground
~ Buckwheat -four. just received and for
sale by J. BRANDEBURG g. co.
Dec ~, 1s53-4t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27

CLOVER SEED.
lust received thirty bushels; a prime article
- for sale by J.BRANDEBURG geo.
Feb. 6. lS54-4t.
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NOTICE.

fl,HE undersigned beg leave TO inform their
customers, ,ha, Their accounts are made off
M to the Is, Of January, aud as their business
is principally CASH, longer credit will mol be
given. HAkPER BRO.
Jan. 80, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-27
A TRACT OFLAND,

0RFE will offer for sale publicly on the
w premises Oh Tuesday the 9Th Of March;
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

SLAVERY IN KANsAs.-ln the Massachusetts
Wing Convection, in Boston, last week, Mr.
Charles II. Brlnseomb, Of Holyoke, who has re
Gently returned from Kansas, stated that slavery
already existed there-,ha, he had seen il in all
its horrors He believed that the soil and climate
were not only fitted for domestic, but Qgricultur
al slavery. aud that the only hope Of preventing
the spread OF il, was in the efforts now being
made at the North TO send emigrun,s TO that Ter
ri'ory. Here IS the evidence OF a perfectly Selia
bic witness, who has beet On ,he gsound and
seen with his own eyes, TO Offset the assertions
OF loco fOco uewsPapes, made without any knowl
edge Of The subject, thai slavery cannot exis, in
Kansas, and that there is no danger Of its going
there !-DOrer Enquirer.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

fnr vrSEcAR-FAcEp GENTRY. That very
able and ubiquitous sheet, Z" An Exchange
Paper" gives the following plain seu,i.
menis. which we commend to the "aflic-
ted -
"There Is class Of men in every commu-
nifty who 20 about with vinegar faces, be.
cause somebody feels above them. or because
they are not appreciated as they should be.
and who have constant quarrel with what
they call their destiny. We hate such peo-
pie. They are nuisance and pest They
make all within their Influence uncomforta-
bic. These men have Usually made q grave
mistake in the estimate OF their abilities, or
are unmitigaied asses. Wherever this iault-
tnding about ones condition or position oc-
ours, there IA always want Of selirespect
II you are right down clever fellow, wash
the wornwood OF your face. and show your
good will by your good deeds. Then IL peo-
pie icel above you, why return the compli.
ment, and feel above them. Ir they turn un
their hosea because You are q mechanic. or
y farmer, or shop boy, turn up your nose
notch higher. II they swell when they
pass you in the street, swell yourself De-
liver Us from whining fools who 20 around
Ike babies telling how people abuse them.
and whining because society will not take
them by the collar and drag them into de-
cency."
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

ELS AND RATS. Some Of The sewers O
the city Afford subtcranean ienemepts which
are a, densely, popah,e3 as the human
abOdes above them. The cells aud the rats
there contend with each other for the waste
Of the scullery, and various substances wash.
cd down the culveIIs. With the rise of the
tile, ~bieh sets into the sewers, the rats re-
treat, and the cells take possession, and vise
versa. Yesterday one Of the latter. who
was rashly curious, penetrated into one Ol
these vaults beneath our Office. and rs he was
ofLrge size, made furiOns clashins until
siencsd by blow. The rats avail them.
srlwrr stufe' uuuSe, rs u means OF access To
the down toxin eaiin.>houses, hotels, &c.,
their incussioas are said to be very Cfestruc.
tive. a tempting dish Of yiands left expos.
e,l is sure to disappear before daylight. We
arc informed by u well known man resiaura-
ieur, that his place is nightly visited hy
scores oi them, who traverse the drain. An
eating. house down town is in course OF re-
noSal and The sudden Disappearance OF
things edible has thrown he rats into coniu.
sion worse cOniounded. IL was during their
researches Tor supplies last Saturday night,
that stray dog, who was irayersipg the
streets contrary 10 law, found his way
among them, unbidden, and DESTROYED abou,
thirty Of them. The Paris gloye.makers are
said To derive handsome profit from the
use OF snt.lea,her, taken in the Paris sewers
II is suggested that they found branch
establishment IN this city. where a Q raw
material for manufacture may be obtained
in abundance, and it is presumed. from the
venerable aspect ofthe animals, to be tough
and durable quality, well suited to ladies'
wear. Eel skins. also may DO obtained in
abundance. They are used chiefly for the
manufacture Of whips; ut least, such is the
ase to whih they have been appropriated
by some VI The Yankees. The exceedingly
tough and BexGble nature of these skins al
50 mako them valuable in fastening together
the two parts Of the ilail, or grain thresher.
There is room for enterprise in both these
departments OF trade.
BY the way, we have made discovery in
the rat line which we hasten to announce.
IL has been triumphan.ly asked" or sha,
use are rats," aud echo has answered.
VI what use ~ But ifany one will look ut
Tho window Of Scott & Bells Sugar Borker
ase, vi l'2 Wall street., after they have
closed Tor The day. he will see rat inside
The window catching flies at an astonishing
ratio. lie moves over the window panes
with the agility Of u dancing master, though
with l'tlle apparent effort, aud the dies dis.
appear before him Ike the dew before the
sua. Were il not for the decided unpopu.
lsi,y oirats everywhere, such establishments
Us that Of Scott 4 Bell could aG,rd to keep
lew just to clear tn ir premises Of flies. Let
IL not DO said then that even rats were made
altogether in vain.
r S-We understand tha, allcr clearing
The window OF flies, perhaps 100 or so, scarce.
lyany vi which escape, he retires for while,
10 allow new set to collect, and then re-.
turns and resumes his useful labors.-N. Y.
Ianr. Com,
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

Al n Court of Probate held at North Berwick, within
aud for the County Of York, on the first Monday IN
August In the year ofOur Lord eighteen hundred and
hhy.fur, by the Honorable Joseph + Nye. Judge Of
said Court;
IN the petition Of Jane Johnson, guardian Of Sa-
" rah Ann Johnson, Noah I. Johnson, John II.
Johnson. and Hannah j. Johnson, minors, represent
ing that said minors are seized and possessed Of
lot Of land situated IN said North Berwick, In the
Gu Is Woods, Called on the Westerly side Of the
road leading ffcm benny Deag to DOughty's Falls,
bounded South by land of sheldon Hobbs, North by
hand OF ID. MeCfs, aud extending from said road,
about Is rods to brook running said lot-ihat
Il would be for the interest Of said muors that the
growth on said ot should be sold - aud sfaying for
license to sell and convey said gIowth at public
ton or psivate sale.
OHDERrp-That the petitioner give notice thereof
To all persons interested, by causing copy OF this
oider Ia be published IN the Union aud Eastern Jour
nal, printed IN Blddeford, In said County, three
weeks successfully, that they may appear Probate
Count To be held at Saco, m said County, ON the
first Monday Ia September next, at ten Of the clock
in the forenoon, and shew cause,if any they have,
why the prayer Of said petition shouidnot be grnnted
Attest FRANCIS BACON Register
AtTue copy. Aitest-fkANCls BACON, Register.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

Al A Court OF Probate held at North Berwick, within
aud for the County York, on seventh day OF
Auvust In the wear OF our Lord eighteen buadIed
and fay.foy., by the Honorable Joseph 4. Nye
Judge oi said COur (:
FINANCES fOSS, widow OF James Foss, late OF Bid
deford, in said County, deceased, having present.
ed her petition 10 her dover in said estate To he
signed and set out her, and that Commissioners may
be app.inied for that purpose pursuant To l,w:
OhpsRrp-Tbat tn said Frances foss give notice
"a all persons Interested by causing copy Of this or
er To- be ablishec three weeks successfully Ia the
Union and Eastern Journal printed At bddeioId IN said
County that they may appear nj Pobaie Court Ia be
held nj Saeo, In said County, on the DTS, Monday
ct September next, at ten of the clock In the foreman,
aud shew cause, II any they have, why the same
should not be allowed.
Auesi-fRANCis BACON, Register.
A true eopy. Atest-FRANCIs BACON, Register.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01
"sLosHING ABOUT"


The Judges often tell stories of the men,
bers of the bar, albeit they are much often
or the subjects Of stories themselves. We
lately heard one Of the lOimer illustrating the
propriety Of 1" letting well enough alone, "
ty the following anecdote: ..
An aff.,y case was on trial in the Circuit
Court of Pike County in which some six or
eight peacc.b.eakers were represented by ai-
most as many lawyers, each OF whom IN
turn. put the only witness for the Stale
through the tortures Of a tedious crossexam-
imation. Na,-, well known Mont
pomery practitioner was counsel FOR big
Black fellow in the crowd, who answered to
,he name of SIltons,all. AS TO this defend
sni, the only proof which was elected on
the examination in chief Of the witness for
the prose cution, was ihat-,o use the plras-
eology OF the narrator" while the rest on
'e,n was a cus,in' and clinchin' and pairing
OF for a res'lar r'yal. Sditonsi0HkrPt SlOshn'
cbout." This expression was repeated u
balcdozcn times" SditonSiaR kept sloshin'
about.n The solicitor and both construed
this to mean that SaltOnstall was only NOV
wing about drunk, among the combattan's,
and the former did not press Tor an explana.
ton. Presently however, It came Mats
turn 10 cruss.exam for his Giant; and US
he had received quite handsome fee, con-
siderins how thugs stood, he felt bound to
make something of demonstration So
quoth he. with the air OF the ayepger ofin-
jured innocence
+" Come. witness, say oyes again, what 1t
was that S,ltJnstall had to do with this al.
fair W
"Salton.ta'l, Why I've told you sever
nj times the rest on m clinehed and pair.
ell or but Sahoss,aP he first kept sIoshm'
about.
..Ah. my good fellow exclaimed Nat,
quite testify, we want 10 know what that is.
Ii isnt exactly legal evidence in the shape
you put il. Tell us what you mean by slosh
IN about.
SWELL" answered the witness. we ny DELHI.
erately. IN try. You see, John Brew er and
Sykes they clinched and iOut. That's in a
lsge form ain't nr'
hOh, yes 7" said Nat-"go on ~
"Abney and blaekman then pitched IN.
10 one another. and blackman bit of Il
piece OF Abney's lp--ihas's legle, too AIM
i'm
Proceed"
.Sampson and Bill Stones and Murry was
all together on the ground. n bitin, gougin,
aud kiekin' one aDOther-that's legal too Ii
hr'
"Very!--bw 90 on.
"And S,iltons.all made il his business Il
walk backwards and EDWARDS through the
crowd. with n big stick in his hand, 0Hi
Knock dorp ertry bose mGa ia the erOTd a
fast as he came TO EN-! That's what cal
sLoSrIN' ABOUT.
M, Is Of opinion nov ,shas unless primo
.faeie ease is made out by prosecu ion ON III,
direct examination Of their witnesses, it j
quite Is well tor the defendant to waive hr
Iiehs to cross-examine .--NOaigOmsry AID
AaiE
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WHAT IT Cosrs TO PUT COLONEL Il

WDAr IT CosTs TO PUT COLONEL Ben.
TON DowN When, ripe us years and ex
perience, Colonel Benton deemed il his duty
to devote himself to his country rather thar
his party, where rs in an attempt to EN-
broi us in war with England about Ore.
gon, the lines diverged, the democracy de-
cided that he must be put down.
The first point was to get the veteran on,
Of the Senate, to accomplish which the de
mocracy voted for the Wing candidate BY
u union therefore, Of the Wing and Anti.
Benton democrats, in the Missouri legisla.
ture upon ~hig, Colonel Benton was beat,
en-.
But the electors in the St. Louis District
resenting the wrong done to distinguish
| ed statesman, Immediately elected him tC
the House Of Representatives, where the
country has had the benefit Of his talents
courage, tirmness aud wisdom through Q
pro'ructed and eveniiul session.
But his enemies were N his heels. Hi'
exclusion from the House of Representa-
tives Was decreed. And in This Senator
A,chison had the assistance OF the admins
fratiOn. Colonel Benton to aid his enemie:
had opposed the Nebraska swindle. There
was, however, but one way TO ensure his de,
feat, even with slavery aIrayed against him
The Atchison and Pierce democracy almos,
en- mGsse voted for The Whig candidate, who
is chosen.
And to guard against the possibility oI
Colonel Benton's reelection TO the Sena'e.
the war upon him is kept up throughout
The Stale and us consequence, six Wing
members Of Congress have just been chosen
in State which, until the business of break
observation-disclosures Tor 4darter' oil i
century.
The third and probably the last nc, in hi.
political drama, opens with Senator Atchis
ON and Col. Benton as antag0nstic eandi
dates for the U. s. Senate. And here there
is strong probability Of a" Kilkenny fight
Col. Benton may be again beaten, but il
The conflict his better end prosecutors vii
probably fail also.
AS the 6nal result, therefore, OF the crus
ade against Col. Benttn, democratic Nilsson
ri will probably find herself with two Viii,
Senator's and six Wing Representatives.
l-Albduy Journal, lGh.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

Al u Count OF Probate held at North Berwick, within
and foI The County Of York, on the FIRST Monday ~
August, in the year Of our Lord eighteen hundred
aud 6fy-fur, by tue Honorable Joseph L. Nye,
Judge Of said Courts
NANCY DRESSER, widow Of Asa Dresser, late
~ at saco, In said County, esiae, deceased, having
ened her petition for her dover !" said estate To
be assgI ed and set out To her. and that commissions
may be spponed for that pose pursuant 10 law
Also her petition for allowance Oat Of the personal es-
tate of said deceased
ORpEREU-That the said Nancy F. Dresser give no.
tce 10 all persons interested, by causing copy oi
this order Ia be published three weeks successfully ~
the Union aud Eastern Journal, printed ut Dddeiotd
10 said Comfy. that they may appear nj Probate
Count be held at Saco, In said County, on the htsl
Monday OF September uext at ten of the clock ~ the
forenoon, and shew cause, f any they have why the
same should not be allowed.
Auest.- FRANCIS BACON, Register.
A true cOpy-Auesi, FRANCIS BACON, Register.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

At Count of Probate held ut North Berwick, within
and for the County of York, on the hTst Monday W
August, ~ the year at our Lord eighteen hundred
aad 6Iiy.four, by the Honorable Joseph I. Nye,
Judge &C said Court;
an the petition of Adrel Hamilton. whose wife Is
" interested In the estate OF Nancy Walker hte ol
in said County deceased, pray Ing that
administration Of the estate ut said deceased may be
granted To him, az some other suitable person;
ORDsRED, That the peti,loncr cite the next OF Kin
To take administration, ana give Notice To The heirs o
said deceased aud all persons interested In sand es
tate by causing copy Of this orderto be published "a
the Union aud Eastern Journal, printed nj Bddeiord
in said county, three weeks successfully that they
may appear at a Probate Coun Ia be holden at saco,
IN said County, on the 6rst Monday IN seidenpheI
next NJ ten of the clock in the forenoon, and chew
cause IL any they have, why the prayer Of said petit
ton should not be granted.
Attest, FRANCIS BACON, Register
Atn,e copy, Attest, FRANCIS BACON, Register
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01
Gropor W.su,scrox.-His published cor.

GEORGE WASHINGTON published COR
respondence is a revelation OF the highest
virtue and tho highest capacity for the sew
eral ststions which he filed. lie was in all
things honest and just, truthful and digni6.
ed, liberal and modest, courteous and gen.
ilemanly, and hence the god opinion which
all true men everywhere felt for George
Washington when he was alive, and which
they retain now that he is no more. The
following letter is.a model one for the exam.
Pile IL gives Of the true mode Of living mt
home, and we need such examples from
Just such high authority in these days Of ex-
trayaglnce, folly, and sel6shness. The let.
ter we copy is now for the 6r,t time pub
lished, and was written to Tobias Lear in
England, in 1874. Washington gives the
following reasons why he has empowered
Mr.. Lear to sell portion Of his landed es-
tate.
al have no scrupe in disclosing 10 you
that my motives to these sales are to re-
ducc my income. be 1t more or less, to spe.
cialiries-that the remainder Of my days may
therefore be more tranquil and free from
care, and that may be enabled, knowing
what my dependence is. to DO as much good
as my circumstances will admit; Tor altho'
in the estimation Of the world possess a
good and clear estate, yet so unproductive
II il that am oilentimes ashamed to refuse
ah which cannot ufE,rd unless sell part
Of il to answer this purpose. Besides these
\ | have another motive which earnestly wish
for these things ia indeed more power
full than the rest-namely, to liberaie GER
tain species Of property, which possess
very repugnantly to my own feelings, but
which imperious necessity compeis until
can substitute some other expedent by which
expenses not in my power to avoid, ,howev,
or well disposed | may be to do iD can be
delrayed"
No one, after this disclosure Of Washing.
tons financial condition, can accuse him o.
parsimony. Ii evinces the same high ineg
rity and thoughtful honesty which lac dis
played at the head of our armies and in the
Presidential chair.-Nahonai h,telhgncer
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01

Al n Cour of Probate held Mt North Berwick, within
and for the County OF York, on the hrst Monday Ia
August In the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fhy four. by the Honorable Joseph Il
Nye, Judge Of said Court I:
NYRUs X. LUNT, Executor OF the viii OF James
u Foss. late Of Bddefofd Ia said County, deceased,
having presented his account OF administration al the
estate or said deceased for allowance:
Ospkktp-That the said Executor give notice
10 MI person, Interested by causing copy OF this OF
der 10 be published three weeks sueeessvey In the
Union and Eastern Journal, printed al B'dde"r', "
said County that they appear at PROBATE Courf
10 be held at Saco, In said County, oR the hrt Mon
day of sepembe, next, at ten of the clock IN The Tore
noon, and shew cause, IL any they have, why tpe
same should not he allowed.
Atiest,-FRANCIs BACON, Register.
A tp,e eopy Atest-FRANClS BACC n, Register.