The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-02-16
NEWS ITEMS ETC..

I ~ The aggregate deposits in the San
Francisco Mint, up 10 aist Dec, iwere in
round numbers, s1o,s75, 900.
uy Tho Boston Courier says that capital
Is becoming quite abundant in that city,
and that the Banks discount oil the good
paper tina, is offered 10 them
10 The Washington Star says" In
slric, Democratic circles the impression is
becoming universal that the President will
not sign the Spoliaiion bill,
10 Smal's Levee came of Feb. 9TH
1855, according TO the advertisement and
10 the entire satisfaction Of all present.
PROGRESS OF THE AGE. A Grand Jury
in South Carolina has presented the laws
against the African slave trade as public
grievance. I, is much greater grievance
iha, such donkeys are allowed 10 sit upon
juries at oil.
ANOTHER VICTIM. Anna, the fourth
daughter Of Mr.. Haven, who was rescued
from The confagra,ion Of Waldenfsld, by
which her three younger sisters los, their
lives, has since died Of her injuries.
The Boston Time, sums up the foreign
news as follows:-
"Austria is cheating the allies, Prussia is
cheating Austria, and Russia IL cheating
them ALL"
"LlRoE SALES AND SMALL PRorIrs.
Messrs. Owen & Moulton, whose advertise
ments may be found in our columns, have
very largo assortment Of Goods, which they
will sell at reasonable rates. Read their
advertisements, and give them call.
TO- Tho Social Assembly at Central
Hall last Wednesday evening, which was
tho last of the Course, passed OF finely
A very large number were present. Chan.
dler's Cotillon Band discoursed their sweet.
est music.
O. A young lady, so Cooley says, whose
name was Patty, being addressed by Mr..
Cake, accepted him on condition tina, no
would change his name, declaring tina, she
would never consen, 10 be called "pa,iy.
cake"
The CONFLICT or AUTHORITY discovered
in the case Of Booth. convicted OF hindering
the United States officers in the execution Of
the fugitive slave law, presents a singular
case OF conflict between the courts Of the
State and those OF the Uuied States. five
understand the case, Booth was convicted
under the Uui,ed Sta,es law, and has been
taken out OF the custody Of the Marshal, and
brought before the Supreme Court Of the
State on writ of habeas corpus.
THE Know SOMETHING'S. This 10 a new
order which has grown on, OF The Know
No,hings. 1t originated in Ohio, and was
begun chiefly by seceders from the old or.
ganization, who were dissatisfied with tho
lack of sufficient Of the antislavery ele-
men, and with the opposition 10 Protestant
alicns. In Ohio tina now order is said 10 be
numerous. Several lodges have been or.
ganized in Massachusetts,.
GREAT FIRE IN PORTLAND. At IS min.
u,es pas, 10 o'clock, on "Wednesday night,
n fire was discovered in tho building in the
rea: of Union 81. Portland, occupied by Mr..
Winslow Of the Express Company as a sta
Bile. Seuen horses were burned 10 death in
the stable. The flames rapidly spread,
communicating with brick house in the
rear Of the stable and connected with tho
theatre which, together with seven dwelling
houses and other buildings, were entirely
We are unable 10 give further
particulars to-day.
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