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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-15
The Missouri Conspiracy.

We give below some Of the details OF tho
alleged conspiracy IN Missouri TO carry
slavery into KanIas, to which wc alluded
In yesterdays paper - -.
The St. Louis Intelliscnccr Of the 18th
ult. has the following:-
Rumors have been leaking out, both IN
Missouri and In tho East, connecting Senator
Atchison with secret /" Filibustcr" scheme
10 make a loray into Kanzas ierritority,
carrying tho banner Of Slavery or Ban.
ishment," and iorcibly dspossessing and
expelling every man in that territory who
will not bow the knee TO the bchests OF tho
intolerant invaders. We have been dispos-
cd to discrcdit this story. 30 improbable did
Il seem on its face, and so irregular and
lawless In is character. But our faith DO.
gins to stagser. Tho old foundations OF
law and order aro broken up, and passion
and force rule the day. -
We have been led 10 these reflections "
the following remarkable disclosure WHICH
has boon made TO us by ono OF tho best men
In Tho Stato. a STAKEHOLDER, Southern man,
"a sor tventv wears Missourian. Every
word written down by him, may DO implio-
itly relied on - 49,.
., NO., Nov. IL.
met, tho other day, a friend Of mino
rho is Entering into "a.
niliar conversation with mo, no informed
no that hc, and others whom he did not
anne, had been diligently at work Tor twenty
ays in the service Of secret orgixatianon,
prcading pretty much over tho State, tho
ejcct Of which Is 70 mako Kanzas Slave
tatc. t.l ~.
Knowing me 10 DO Southern man, and
Irongly imbucd with Southern principles,
0 did not hesitate TO ask my corporation
, tho movement. lie said that he was
worn not 70 impart any q the purposes OF
bis society, unless the individual approach.
would enter into the movement willingly.
'ecliuins to join this now Institution with.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-15


er, from Kansas correspondent which was
written before tho recent election in that
territory fora Delegate to Congress. II
confirms previous accounts Of the desperate
efforts of the Nebraska men to add moro free
territory to the area Of slavery
Let no one repeat that the strife Is over,
that there Is no slavery in or going into
tho territory tho truth Is just being here
developed, that they are now making tho
most determined cfIor, to secure Kansas to
slavery. Especially are they row organizing
to secure the FIRST legislature to their inter-
est II is not sure that We shall have On
election for legislature this fall; l hope
wo shall not If NC do we shall DO beaten
by Missouri voters going over the limo. II
tbs subject can be postponed until another
season, and we push forward with our enter.
prise, (" shall begin to hope"
SouLE. II is now stated that Mr.. Soule
has written letter 10 the French Foreign
Minister, Of The most sarcastic character,
which he will publish tho moment he
arrives at Madrid - .r ID .a ...'
ain this letter no proves lha, from the
conduct Of The official ut Calais, no must
have had positive orders 10 reject him; and
that, therefore, the Minister had such orders.
lie wants 10 know why he WA permitted to
live Que month in tho South Of France,
three weeks subsequently in Paris, and why
he was invited SO cordially 10 visit The Court
while IN Paris, II no was so personally
obnoxious 10 the French Government.
SHe wants 10 know il il was his association
with Messrsl Buchanan and Mason ut the
Congress oil Os.cnd, iha, converted him so
suddenly into an obnoxious and dangerous
Individual. He wants 10 know what i Is
that great nation like France, which has
threo armies in foreign lands -one al
Rome, another at Athens, o third in mel
Crimea - and an immeiise standing army
at home, Is less afraid 10 provoke VIZ
with powerful Government Ike 'nas -
Tho United States, than TO allow an numU'
;na;v;duoI l;k, himself TO enter It's ien"v,y
mi co,,, ~ contact with lis people. ne.
Ia. ,h., hs knows no Is obnoxious 10 INC
French Government. anu Ielua,,
t.s no fayors 10 demand and none 70 capcS.
nj ~, can,ions II not 10 provoke 100 seriously |
NV =. ncopIe Of the United States. These |
' "o ~, few of the sentences contained In
~ sarcastic letter OF Mr.. Soulc, and when
he whole shall be published, We arc sure /
hal il will create sensation. u
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Benjamin pre-
sented the resolutions of the legislature OF
Louisiana upon the subject of the Africaniza-
tion of Cuba, which, after some debate by
Messrs Clayton, Benjamin, and Seward, were
referred to the Committee ON Foreign Rela-
tions.
The Nebraska bill was then taken up. Mr.
Pearce moved, what is known as the Clayton
amendment, to exclude unnaturalized foreign
ers from the right of suffrage in the Territories
The amendment was supported by Messrs.
Pearce, Brodhead, Badger Butler, and Bell,
and opposed by Messrs. Atchison, Petit Hun
ter, Walker, Toombs, and Pratt. No question
was taken before the adjournment.
The House Of Representatives postponed
the special ORDER the Pacific railroad bill, until
to-day, and then went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union on the amend
ments of the Senate to the deficiency bill.
Without concluding action thereon, the Com
mittee rose, and the House adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
From the Boston Journal of Friday.

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN WORCESTER, MASS.
We learn from the Worcester Spy that that city
was the scene of much excitement last even
ing, on account of the re-appearance in the
streets Of John S. Orr, the street preacher, and
his prompt arrest and commitment to the
watch-house by the police. Quite a large
crowd collected about the watch-house, and
began making boisterous demonstrations. A
stone was also thrown through the police office
window. The crowd removed to the Common,
where they were addressed by Dexter +. Par
ker and some others, in favor of Orr Subse-
quently they returned to the lookup, and were
ordered to disperse by the city marshal, but
they refused to do so, and the riot act was read
by the mayor. This had no effect, and several
arrests were made. What followed is thus re-
lated by the Spy:
"Findinc the crowd by no means disposed
to heed the authority of the chief magistrate,
and a portion of it evidently disposed to dis
pute the ground with the police, the mayor or
dered out the City Guards, and at about half
past o'clock that company appeared upon the
ground, armed and equipped, and reported
themselves ready for service. They were posted
upon the sidewalk in front of the police Office,
and having loaded their pieces with ball-cart-
ridges, in presence of the crowd, the mayor
AGAIN, in the name Of the Commonwealth, re-
auested all good citizens to retire to their
homes.
GAS little disposition was shown to heed the
commands Of the mayor, two detachments OF
police officers and citizens, headed by City
Marshal Baker and High Sheriff Richardson,
commenced making arrests. Sheriff Richard
son spoke civilly to man named VIM. Hemple,
who was standing on the sidewalk, asking him
to go home; the only response to this intima-
ton was severe blow upon the head of the
sheriff with stone, which Hemple held in his
hand The sheriff seized the offender, who
made desperate resistance. but he was speed
ily secured, and locked up. Eight or ten others
we're arrested, but by eleven o'clock order
reigned, and when we went home at midnight,
all was quiet in the streets, and the military
were auartcred in the City Hail."
The city authorities Of Worcester are en-
titled to much credit for their prompt action in
preserving the peace Of the city. We hope
that the poor fanatic who is the cause of all
this excitement will now find home in the
State institution in Worcester, where, under the
kind care Of Dr. Chandler, he may be restored
to his right mind.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
Supreme Court of the United. States.
WEDNESDAY, Nay "a, 1854.


George w. Searle, esq, of Massachusetts,,
was admitted an attorney and counsellor of
this court.
No. ll0. Charles B. Calvert, ct al, Us. Joseph
H. Bradley, ct al Error to the circuit court
Of the United States for the District Of Colum-
bia. Mr.. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion
Of this court, affirming the judgment Of the
said circuit court in this cause with costs.
No. 81. The Piqua Branch of the State
Bank of Ohio us. Jacob Knoop, treasurer of
Miami county. Error to the Supreme Court of
Ohio. Mr.. Justice Mclean delivered the opin-
lou Of this court, reversing the judgment of the
said Supreme court, with costs, and remanding
the cause for further proceedings, in conformi-
ty to the opinion Of this court.
No. 88. The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust
Company as. Henry Debolt, treasurer of Ham
ilton county. Error to the Supreme Court of
Ohio. Mr. Chief Justice Taney delivered the
opinion, affirming the judgment of the said
Supreme Court, with costs and interests.
No. l20. Cruz Cervantes, appellant, as. the
United States. Appeal from the district court
Of the United States for California. Mr.. JUS
tice Mclean delivered the opinion Of this court,
reversing the decree Of the said district court,
and remanding the cause, with leave to amend
the proceeding in regard to the jurisdiction of
the district court, and to any other matter OF
form or substance which may be necessary.
No. AZ. The United States, appellants, as.
James Bell claimant of the ship Baron Rem
freau. Appeal from the district court of the
United States for the northern district of Cali
fJrniu.
On motion Of Mr.. Attorney General Cushing,
this appeal was dismissed.
Adjourned till Friday, at IL o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
THE PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION
AND THE NEBRASKA BILL.

The democratic delegation from the good old
Keystone State have covered themselves with
glory. That delegation consists Of twenty-five
members. Of these sixteen are democrats and
nine wings. None Of the whig members voted
for the BILL whilst eleven out of the sixteen dem
ocrats voted in its favor. The names Of these
eleven are as follows:
Samuel A. Bridges, John L. Dawson, Thomas
B. Florence, ]. Clancy Jones, William HI.
Kurtz, John McNair, Asa Packer, John Rob
bins, jr., Christian M. Straub, VIM. II. Witte,
and Hendrick B. Wright.
Some of the most effective speeches made in
behalf Of the bill were made by members of
this delegation. The good old State and her
noble democracy challenge the respect and the
admiration of all true-hearted democrats.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
Mar 16
Observation-Disclosures

MAYORS PROCLAMATION.-W hereas
lNl by the act entitled "An act relating TO dogs,
approved 25th July, 1929, and the act amending
the approved 9th April, 1888, 1t is provided
"that whenever it shall be made to appear TO the
satisfaction of the Mayor that any animal OF the
dog kind within this ci shall be deemed and con-
sdered mad, it shall be the duty of the Mayor to
issue his proclamation requiring that all ANIMALS
of the dog kind shall be kept confined for such
number ofdays as he shall deem expedient and
proper to state in such proclamation, not ex-
ceeding ninety days; and it shall be the duty of
the city constables and lawful for any other person
TO kill and bury all and every dog going at large
contrary 10 the said proclamation" &c.
Now, therefore, it having been made 10 appear
TO my satisfaction that there are animals OF the
dog kind" mad within this city, do hereby give
notice to all whom it may concern that all ami
mails Of the dog kind" in this city required to
be kept confined for and during the term OF sixty
days from the date hereof; and the police officers
of this Corporation required TO enfore the law
in respect to all such as may be found going at
large contrary TO this proclamation.
Given under my hand at the Mayors office, in
the city of Washington, this Goth day of May,
1854 JOHN w. MAURY,
May 22-eo3tSg1aw5w Mayor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
horticultural Exhibition.

The first semiannual exhibition of the Wash
ington Horticultural Association will commence
on Tuesday, 3Oth May instant, and continue
for three days, to be succeeded by an exhibi-
ton Of fowls.
1t is expected that there will be considerable
competition, especially in the strawberry, for
which fruit Washington market has no supe-
rior, perhaps not even rival, in the United
States.
Amateurs, Florists, Gardeners, and all in
terested, are invited to contribute everything
of interest at their command; and the ladies
will, we trust, encourage us, as usual, by their
attendance and contributions.
The particulars of time, place, and regula-
tions will be given next week, in the daily ad-
yertisements CHAS. G. PAGE.
Chairman Executive Committee
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
A SIGNIFICANT FACT.

Of the seventyfour wings in the House Of
Representatives, only thirteen voted for the
Nebraska bill-not one ofowhom was from the
free States.
Of the one hundred and sixty democrats,
one hundred voted for the bill-of whom forty
FIVE were from the free States, and ffty-fve
from the slave States.
The question arising on this state of facts
is, which, as a party organization, is truest to
the Constitution and to the country, the whig
or the democratic party2 That question is
easily answered. No one can deny that the
palm belongs to the democracy.
We would not, however, by any reason, dis
parage those gallant wings from the south,
who, despite the unbroken front presented
against them by northern whiggery, and, des-
pite the division in their own ranks at the
south, came out galantly, nobly, and manfully,
in support Of the Nebraska bill. They deserve
much credit, and we cheerfully accord it to
them.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
THE TIME CHANGED.
WASHINGTON I'D. C.) SPRING RACES,

WASHINGTON I'D. Co. SPRING RACES,
COLUMBIA. RACE COURSE,
Alexandria County, Va.
NNHE SPRING RACES over the above
course will commence on the FOURTH
THURSDAYin in May, 1854, and continue through
out the week.
First Day,-TUESDAY, May 23d, sweepstakes
free for all horses owned in Maryland, District OF
Columbia, and Virginia, weight for age.
Entrance, S25, with purse OF 800 added by the
proprietor
Mile heats, three or more TO make race.
Also, immediately after the sweepstake race,
purse of $50 will be given, free for all trotting
horses mile and repeat, to harness.
Second Day. WEDNESDAY,, May "a, purse of
500; mile heats, best 3 in 5.
Third Day-THURSDAY, May 25, purse Of
$500; two-mile heats.
Fourth Day.--FRIDAY, May Goth, purse OF
$500; four-me heats
Entrance for purses Is per cent, 10 be made with
the proprietor the evening previous 10 the race.
In all cases three more TO make race; Two TO
start. The races 10 be governed by the rules OF
the Richmond course, Virginia.
Abundant stabling for horses will be provided,
free of expense, on the grounds
Having completed the enclosure OF the track,
and made other improvements on the place, the
proprietor informs the public that nothing will be
found wanting on his part to give satisfaction to
those fond Of the sport.
May CYRUS MARTIN, Proprietor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

al comfy, aswell as the mutual advantage OF
the two republics Of the United States and Do
minica, demand a recognition by our country
of the independence of that island.
It has maintained its government for some
years; it is prosperous; it is republic, and
it is part of this continent; and from all the
lights before us, we do not hesitate to express
the opinion that it is both the part of duty and
of good policy to welcome it into the great
family of nations. We are glad that Senator
Douglas has taken the matter in hand, and
hope that the young and growing republic of
Dominica will receive at our hands the same
courtesy and the same kindness that were ex-
tended to us in our infancy.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

4
D1- The Albany Argus, one of the ablest
and most influential of the hard organs, in an
article written short time before it was ap-
prised of the passage of the Nebraska bill,
says: "This journal was the first, we believe,
in the United States, to call public attention to
the fact that the territorial organization of the
regions lying west Of the States of Missouri
and Iowa, would, from the nature of things, in
volve the question Of re-afirming or suppressed
ing the unwise, if not unconstitutional, restric-
ton upon popular sovereignty contained in the
act preparatory to the admission of Missouri.
Intimating decided opinion that the Missouri
compromise was identically the same thing
as the 'Wilmot proviso,' we did not conceal
desire to see the federal legislature retrace
the steps it had enormously taken, at period
when mere temporary expedient had been
substituted for an eternal and sound principle
the democratic principle Of selfgovernment.
We have seen no reason to change our opinion.
"We believe the democratic party of the
Union--of which the national democracy of
this State is porton-to be fully and hon.
estly committed to the non-intervention and
popular sovereignty doctrine Of the compro-
mise measures of 1850; and that, upon that
principle, the party is, in the end, destined to
triumph"
The argus also says that it would regret
seeing democrats among the opponents Of the
bill on its final vote. 1t thinks there is nothing
in the circumstances surrounding the bill to
justify democrats in abandoning democratic
principle.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

man, in short, who is unworthy from his own
course or from original want of merit. To meet
this distinction, your committee has provided two
list varying in pay and privilege AT this time we
have sixty-eight captains, the youngest of whom
is ffy-six years of age; ninety-seven commanders,
seventy -four of whom are between fifty and fifty
five, and the youngest of whom is forty-six three
hundred and twenty from thirty
to fifty one hundred and ninety.eight passed
midshipmen, from tweniy-one TO thiriy-seyen
years ofage.
Your committee, after carefully examining
the rates of promotion in the several grades and
the average age of officers, find that under The
present system lieutenants when promoted TO COM
manders will be ffty-three, and commanders
when promoted TO captains, SeveatyjoAr gears Of
aeen
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
THE HowLs OF THE ABoLITIoN1sTs.

THE HOWLS OF THE ABOLITIONISTS.
The Louisville Journal, an antiNebraska
paper, administers well-deserved rebuke to
those enemies Of the bill who exhibited dis
position to defeatit by factious proceedings, and
who threaten violence in the event of its pas
sage. It lectures the New York Tribune on
account of its frantic efforts to lash the masses
Of the north into tempest Of excitement. We
fear that the Journal and the few other papers
of the south who arrayed themselves against
this measure will have ample cause to repent
of the company in which they placed themselves.
Not only is that run mad journal, the Tribune,
exhibiting all the ferocity of a mad dog, but it
has communicated its madness to papers hith
erto esteemed discreet and we'll disposed.
The Albany State Register, whig journal
high in the confidence of the wings of the
north---that branch Of the party known as the
silver grays-has become as frantic and as vio
lent as the rankest abolitionist in the whole
north This is the paper that but short time
since declared that the wings of the north and
the wings Of the south would have to separate
unless the latter gave way on the Nebraska bill.
Then, however, it spoke mildly, kindly, persua-
sively. How different now are its tones and it's
language! 1t says:
The north will not be quiet under this great
wrong. The people of the north will not re-
main calm while slavery is moving onward
with giant strides. They will raise the bat
tie cry of repeal. They will hurl into return
less oblivion the traitors who betrayed them.
They will erect wall of brass against slavery.
No State whether from the west or the south,
whether carved out of territory already be-
longing to the Union, or acquired by conquest
or purchase, can ever come into the coniede-
racy with Constitution recognizing slavery.
The war against that institution will not cease,
until there is nothing left against which to
strike. 1t will sweep away the Nebraska bill !;
it will sweep away the fugitive slave law; it
will abolish slavery in the District of Colum-
bia it will do all this, and whatever more can
be done without invading the literal guarantees
Of the Constitution. The endangering of the
Union will excite no terror Its dissolution
even will not prevent the progress of the war;
The north loves the Union, and will stand by it
always, but they hate slavery, and will not
even for the quiet Of the Union, see it cast its
shadow of desolation over territory consecrated
by solemn compacts to freedom"
This is the paper that asks the aid and CO.
operation Of the wings of the south. Are there
any who can act with it? Are there any who
will help it to sweep away all the vestiges of
slavery2 Are there any who, like it, would
run the risk of dissolution of the Union in
order to compass that object?
It is subject Of rejoicing to the patriot that
the legislation of this country, and the desti-
nies Of this country, are not yet in the hands OF
abolitionists and destructives. They are in
the hands of the great democracy of the nation,
who never yet have faltered.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
1T1HE. SPIRITUAL MEDIUM; OR, TO

TI,HE. SPIRITUAL MEDIUM; OR, TO
Daimonion, by Traverse Oldfeld.
The Life Of Archibald Alexander, ID. d., first
professor in the Theological Seminary at Prince
ion, New Jersey, Just published.
Natural Goodness; or, Honor to whom Honor
is Due, by Mercein.
Sunlight through the Mist; or, Conversations
between Mother and her Children.
De Quincey's Theological Essays and other
Papers.
Struggles for life; or, the Autobiography of
Dissenting Minister.
The Woodcut,er of Lebanon and the Exiles o
Luccrna.
Mabel Grant, Highland story by R. H. Ballan-
tyne.
Charles Roussel; or, Industry and Honesty, by
the author of Three Months under the Shows.
A Lamp 10 the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market-pace, by W. n.
Tweedie
The Cody Pastor Life of Rev. jeremiah Hal
lock.
Home Truths, by Rev. ]. G. Ryle
For sale by
May a4-at GRAY & BALLANTYNE.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
Death of Col. A. B. Chambers

sincere sorrow and sympathy for his family, that
we announce the death of Colonel Chambers, OF
the Republican. He expired yesterday at eight
O'Clock, of internal inflammation, VIC have been
informed There were few men who had such
personal popularity, or whose manners and con-
duci:in public and private relations so deserved
it. The Republican itself is monument 10 his
talent, energy, and business capacity. Ii warm
partisan, he was also consistent politician, and
generous opponent. We close this brief obitu-
ary by again expressing our sorrow at his de-
cease-,St Louis Democrat,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
cHILLINGToN has received Godey's La

n dy's Book for June.
The Dodd Family Abroad, by Charles Lever.
Bride of the Wilderness, by Emerson Bennett
Virginia and Madalene, by Mrs. Sonthwoth.
The Star Chamber, Historical Romance, by
Answorth.
Uncle Tom in Paris.
New and Correct Maps of the Seat of War in
the East.
Yankee Notions for June.
Every new book published received immedi-
ately afterwards and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. Al street,
May 25-3tif and Penn. avenue.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

Ea- Stimulating Ltniment, ms prepared
at Gilmans drug store Is deserving Of the highest
mendaton for Chronic and Acute rheumatism.
1t seldom fails to give speedy and permanent
lief This Liniment has been prepared by H. D. Gilman,
chemist Of this city for many years. and since its nroduc
on has been extensively used by many Of the most
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, to whom
reference be made at any time to Its magical effects
In curing Rheumatism in elderly who had
been sufferers for long time 1t originally made for
horses for the of lameness saddle CALLS &C. and is
much used for such purposes being invaluable
article wherever Lniment required either for man
beast. sA,. ae May %