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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-16
BRIGHTON MARKEr.-Noy. 1.

AtMarke 200 beef cattle 1900 sheep and $500 swine
Beef Cattie-we quote extra ts.25 as.5oi hrst qua
lity $3.50 $500, second s626 800, third $40
Working Oxen Sales from so to $50.
Cows and Calye..-Sales from els % $50
sheep.-Sales IRON S!,23 20 s523
swine.-At retail, from c TO lOc.
BOSTON MARKET,-No,. S.
rlour-western common bran,s, s9,2 5to s3T nm.
cy 9IS; Extra e,5 TO 100 Genessee Extra, 10 10 to
ll3s
Mixed at 81 Oats, o. IS cts. Rye, In lots, III -.
IIay-Eastsrn Is selling 1t s2l per ton, cash.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-16
York County Agricultural Society.
Reports Of Committee made at the recent Cat
lie Shop and Fair.
Aw,pps m Fruit AND FLOWERS.

AWARDS ON FRUIT AND FLOWERS.
For bes, collection Of apples, Mrs. VIM,
A. Hayes, SOU
For % ditto, John Eden, Jr., $500
best ditto Of pears, 5. l.. Goodale,
$500
2d ditto. w. p. Haines, $500
hes, neck OF pears, Daniel Smith,
IT. $500
Cd ditto. w. p. Haines $500
bes, dish Of pears, Mark Prime, $500
2d ditto. O. d. BOYD, Sl.0O
best dish of apples, H. Fairfield, ST. 90
Cd ditto, J. r. Haley, 80
best bushel autumn apples, H. Fair
field. Sl,00
Cd ditto. j. NJ. Goodwin, so
best bushel winter apples, Seth Seam.
man. Sl,O0
Cd ditto, Ivory Bean, Alfred, so
best sweetwa,er grapes, ID. Smith, Jr.,
Sl,0O
Isabella Grapes, graluity, B. E. Cut,
fer so
WI Z" I" ST. Chase,
so
Bes, plums, Rev. Mr.. Kelley sl,OO
Cd dino, Rev. Mr.. Nichols, so
For fig tree in bearing, Geo. l.. Good.
ale, so
For boquels Of Flowers, 10 Miss Sarah
Hight, $500
For ditto, Miss Arlena Boyd ,75
n Mrs. p. A. Goodale, 10
In consideration OF the unexpectedly
large and Interesting display OF fruit, the
committee were authorized by The trustees
10 award farther sum In discretionary
premiums, and thay are as follows
~ Is 9 coodb,o TX
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-16


IT The following from the Boston Tel
egraph, will undoubtedly please those hun
kers in our place who affect 10 be satisfied
with the X. n. triumph in Massachusetts,
as il really will every true friend Of temper
ance in Maine.
The Prohibitive Law Sustained
We have no reason 10 doubt that both
branches OF the Legislature will contain a
strong majority Of friends Of the Prohibilive
Liquor Law. The last and final grand on.
slaughter Of the Rum Power has been made
and has riliculously failed. Boston has
elected liquor ticket, OF course, bu, in The
country, the devolees Of that cause are
scarce. They have succeeded in giving 10
the administration the appearance oil
strength, gu, not the reality, and tha, i all
they have done. Aided by some 10000
administration men, the rum party is only
able 10 place lis candidate third in The list,
Not more than halfa dozen Representatives
and no, Senator out OF Boston have been
chosen on The liquor issue alone. This is
the most ridiculous failure that cOnli posi-
bly, be imagined. We congratulate III,
friends oflemperancc OF the result. They
have passed the ordeal, and now, with pTu
dence, lirmne.s and energy, they will b,
able 10 establish The principe Of prohibition
beyond all controversy. We do not under
take 10 classify the members on the temper
ancc question. Twelve at least OF Tho new
Senators voted for the law last year, and Il
these we believe we may add, as among lb'
enemies OF lis repeal as many as twelve
more. In the House there is no reason Il
doub, ,ha, large majority are opposed Il
repeal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

Sensible ADVICE TO THE WoMEN.-An I'M
fashionable coat or overcoat will keep one
just as warm as the "latest cut" and, dear
woman, the hat which You wore last winter,
if "done over" will answer well enough for
this, nor is it absolutely necessary that you
should lay aside your good shawl for velvet
mantilla. Of course your children should be
comfortably clad, but plain cloth is Just as
warm as one more SNOWY; while we always
look upon neat patch, not as a disgrace, but
as the very highest compliment to the child's
mother. 1t tells one more clearly than words
could do it, of frugal, thrifty, happy house
hold existing somewhere, and ought not to be
regarded as 'premeditated poverty"
Why, madame, there are some old coats
and pantaloons of your husbands up stairs,
which might be altered over and make suits
almost as good as new, for your younger chill
dren, or those of your INDECENT neighbors.-
You will have to take down these clothes pref
ty soon, however, if you mean to make any
good use OF them, as the moths have got at
them all ready, fol- these active little creatures
hate to see clothing lying idle; and so they are
making your garments into beautiful vestments
for themselves; just to show you how admir-
ably they are capable of being turned to good
account Ne10ark AdUertiser.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

HEAVY RoBBERlEs.-A package of diamonds,
valued al $4,000 to $4,000, were stolen from
the store of Tiffany & Co. very recently. A
man keeping loan office in Fulton street had
one presented to him, upon which he lent $500
Fearing it was stolen property and that it
might be traced to him, he Immediately gave
it into the hands of the authorities. lie does
not appear to recollect anything of the man
from whom he obtained the diamonds. His
story is very Incredible one. Messrs, Fougne
& Co., No. ISL Broadway, have also suffered
in similar way. The premises were entered
by burglars, who proceeded to open the safe
without the least interruption. In this safe
the firm kept portion of their most valuable
stock, and from the appearance of the locks,
it is quite evident they were opened with false
keys. The robbers selected about 1900
worth of rich brooches breast pins, rings,
necklaces set with costly pearls and diamonds
which they carried off, aud nothing has since
been heard of them. A few evenings since
the French importing silk house OF Mr.. l.. A.
Freund, No. 20 Liberty street, was burglari-
ously entered and plundered of silks and sat
ins to the amount of $1,000, with which the
thieves male good their escape. The premi.
ses were opened y prying off the iron hasp of
a patent paddock, and then fitting a faise key
to the Main lock.-Neto York Mirror
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

1LLUsTRIoUs TRADEsMEN.-T The doctrines
by 1slamism, teach that 10 man may be above
his destiny; that every one may learn voca-
ton whereof he may earn his bread, if pre-
destined to do so. A curious list is given in
Maradja, of the occupation of patriarchs, ca
liphs, and sultans, which commences with the
first man: Adam TILED the ground Noah
was carpenter Abraham a weaver David
made coats Of mail Solomon made baskets of
the date tree; the Caliph Omar manufactured
skins; Gilman sold eatablesi Ali, the cousin
OF the Prophet, hired himself to master for
salary. The Ottoman sovereigns did not
think it beneath them to submit to this law,
in imitation Of so many eminent examples
Thus Mahommed II sold flowers Soliman
the Great made slippers Achmet l made ebo-
ony cases and boxes; Achmet III excelled in
writing, and in emblazoning the canonical
books; Selim II printed muslins.-Dea,,' s
Ottoman Empire.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

MANUFACTURE OF ALCOHOL FROM Wood
The disease of the vine and the consequent
dearness of wine, has directed attention to diff
ferent methods of obtaining alcohol without
the aid of the grape, or the cereal grains,
which last the French government protects,
as their use dimnishes the amount of food
and raises prices. Recourse has been had to
the juice of the beet, which has given rise to
an extensive establishment under NJ. Leplay,
to which | alluded in former note on the
sugar of barytes. But as this use of the beet
is at the expense Of the sugar, and would
finally turn, the sugar manufactures into dis
tilleries, We now hear Of the alcohol of Indian
corn, alcohol of couch grass ("chiendent,' y
alcohol of asphodel, which have begun to be
manufactured in the colony OF Algiers. Quite
recently, NJ Arnuult has applied to the same
purpose the fact discovered by NJ. Braconnot,
Of Nancy, and which consists in transforming
wood into sugar by means of sulphuric acid.
NJ. Arnoult has observed that poplar wood
gives the best results, atfording 70 to so per
cent. of sugar to be converted into alcohol
The wood is reduced to coarse saw dust, then
dried at 1000 deg. c.; after cooling, sulphuric
acid is added iii small portions, taking care
that the material does not become heated. 1t
is well mixed, and after repose for p hours,
it is triturated until the mass, before almost
dry. becomes qIite liquid so as to lun. This
liquid, diluted with water, is made to boil ;
the acid is saturated with chalk, and the liq-
uor after filtration is subjected to ferlnenta-
ton when the alcohol is distilled off by the
usual process. Correspondence of II. Nickies
IN Am. Jour. Of Science aud 4rtS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

A PLAUSIBLE REMEDY.-A gentleman in
Alabama, in exerting himself one day, telt a
sudden pain, and fearing his internal machin.
cry had been thrown out of gear, sent for a
negro on his plantation, who made some pre-
tensions to medical skill, to prescribe for him.
The negro, having investigated the case, pre-
pared and administered dose to his pate 1t
with the utmost confidence of speedy cure.
No relief being experienced, however, the
gentleman sent for physician, who, on ar
irving, inquired of the negro what medicine
he had given his master. Bob promptly re-
sponded-" rosln and alum, sr!" " What
did you give them for p continued the
doctor. Why replied Bob, /" de alum to
draw de parts together, and de rosin to
solder um." The patient eventually re.
covered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURES.

friday, Jan. ~.
SENATE Among the orders of notice pass
ed was one on petitions for new avenue be-
tween Boston and South Boston.
1t was ordered that when the Senate adj.
journ, it be to meet at IL o'clock on Monday.
a resolve authorizing the Treasurer to Dor
row money in anticipation of the revenue,
was ordered TO be engrossed.
Sundry private bills were reported.
The resolve for the appointment of a Com
missioner to attend the Exposition of the In
dustry of ali Nations, at Paris, III May, 1865,
and four private bills. one of them authoriz-
ing an increase of the capital stock of the
Douglas Axe Manufacturing Co., were sever
ally passed to third reading. Adjourned.
DEMONSTRATIONS were presented from E.
NJ. Gardner and others, relating to the mode
of discipline pursued i'll hospitals for the in
sane, and reform schools III the Common
wealth. of the State Board of Agriculture for
aid to purchase lands.
An order was adopted, providing that the
Committee on Education consider the proprie-
ty of amending the law relating to attendance
at schools.
Mr.. Knowles of Eastman, was placed on
the Committee on Federal Relations, in place
of Mr.. Griffin, of Charlestown, resigned
Mr.. Durham, of Lowell. was appointed
Chairman of special committee OH the sub
ject of improving medical science.
A motion of Mr.. Littleheld of Foxboro'
that the House go into committee of the whole
on the state of the Union, was rejected, and a
motion to adjourn prevailed at quarter past
II clock.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

Iowa SENAToR.- election of Mr.. Har-
Ian, U. S. Senator from Iowa, will probably
be contested. The JOINT convention of the
two Houses, after several unsuccessful ballot
ings, adjourned till the next morning. In tho
recess, the Senate met and adjourned, and
when the time arrived to which the joint con
vention had adjourned, but few of the Dem.
oeratic Senators Joined, and then, after vainly
attempting to prevent the organization as a
joint convention, left the hall. The election
was then made. The question is, whether
the Senate had right to meet during the re-
cess, and to adjourn over the time fixed for
the joint convention; and whether such ad-
journment carried with it the joint conven-
ton; that is, whether one house has a right
to nullify the act Of the joint convention. If
the facts are as stated, we do not think that
Mr.. Harlan's election can be properly over
thrown.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

OUTRAGEOUS IMPOSITION learn that
yesterday very respectable Irish family, who
have by their industry acquired little prop
erty, received a letter purporting to come from
Gov. Gardner, stating that if the man did not
come up to the State House and see his Ex-
cellency before 2 o'clock, his goods and house
would be conf-eated. The man accordingly
went up to Boston, and the y oman in great
distress offered one ofour citizens the house at
his own price if he would take it off her hands.
Fortunately there was no harm done, but no
thanks are due to the perpetrator of this gross
hoax on that account If any but an honest
man had had the offer of that house and land,
the poor woman would have been deprived Of
home and another family made destitute
and forced to come upon the cty..-Jossolyp's
Lynn Daily.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE CAUcUs.-The op-
ponents of Gen. Wilson, not content with the
discussions of yesterday afternoon, met to-
day, upon the adjournment of the House, in
the Green Room, Merrill C. Johnson, of Bos.
ton, in the chair. 1t was there represented,
probably without any authority, that the
friends of the regular nominees were willing
to send his name, together with that of anoth.
er candidate, to caucus of the Senate, which
caucus should select the one to have an undi.
vided support Such course is simply rid.
iculous. Wilson stock is at higher figure
than ever to-day. Telegraph, Jan.
1911
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

ELECTION oP SENAToR.-There was Lee
Thursday, at which there was quite flare up
among the brethren. The division, as it de-
velopes itself, shows, every day, more and
more clearly, that it proceeds from the effort
of elfete hunkersm, to retain its long accus-
toned ascendency in the State, and to prevent
any one, who shall truly represent the Anti
Slavery sentiment of the people, from being
elected to the National Senate. On Tuesday,
evidently out-generalled their opponents, and
succeeded in postponng tile election. This
success greatly emboldened and encouraged
them, SO that they have since been more open
poses than before. We should judge, from
the reported proceedings of the caucus, Oh
Thursday, that a reaction had taken place, in
General Wilson's favor, as some members de-
clared that they had come to Boston preiu-
diced against him, and voted against him in
the caucus, but were now satisfied that they
ought to support him, and should do it. We
see, too, that the Boston Advertiser thinks he
is gaining strength. We have, already, on
former occasion, given our reasons for suppos.
ing that General Wilson must, of necessity,
be the successful candidate, and have seen no
reason for varying that opinion. Whether he
is to be chosen or not, we think the members
Of the Legislature owe it to themselves and
to their constituents, to settle the question, at
the earliest possible day, for it is very certain
that, till it is settled, it will be an obstruction
to all useful legislation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

The WEATHER.-A snow storm commenc
ed here at an early hour on Friday morning,
accompanied with a violent gale of wind
The drifting of the snow upon the tracks tle-
layed some of the late trains to the city, but
most Of them arrived in time. The sleighing
within the city limits is now quite good for the
amount Of snow, which is not more than
about two inches deep on an average. The
following telegraphic dispatches show the state
Of the weather in other localities:
The WEArnER.- Concord, N. H., Jan. IS.
A. M. Thermometer 30 above; Snow 20
inches deep, and showing fast now. The
Bristol train got stuck in the snow at Frank.
lin last night, and is now, with four engines,
all unable to move.
Burlington, W. A. M. Thermometer "a
above good sleighng showing.
Ogdeas6argh, " y. 0 A. NJ Thermometer
20 aboyej cloudy, with prospect of a storm.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

GREAT FIRE in LIE RoY.-A destructive
conhagration commenced at lie Roy, Gene
see County n. Y, on the morning of the
18th, and before the flames were suppressed,
the business portion of the town was destroy
ed.
The fire commenced at the corner of Main
and North sts., and went along the north side
of Main st. up to Comstock's store, where it
was arrested.
The losses, so far as they have been ascer-
tanned, are $4,000, exclusive of the bull
dings, Nearly all the sufferers are insured
sufficiently to cover the loss.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

HARNESS FALLoN Foster street, of the Worces-
ter Bank, will be prepared to their friends and the
public at any time to-day this evening In Short they
prepared to furnish the best of good living to all who
may seek their comfortable restauraeur in search of
proyender They especially famous for the manuac-
ture Of chowder and will have the table tonight
that will rejoice the heart of any epicure in the land
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

ARREST OF SUSPECTED THIEVES few days
since we stated that the frequent robberies
which have taken place in our city within the
past few weeks induced the police to arrest
three young men named Morgan, Cook, and
Howell, as the perpetrators. Since the arrest
of the above parties the officers have received
intelligence to satisfy them that the robberies
were committed by gang of burglars, not less
than ten in number. Yesterday they arrested
two of the n, named Henry Monroe and Ez-
IA Forest. Two others George l.. Carlton and
John Wilson, were arrested last night, and
this morning the four were committed to jail
in default Of s 900 ball. for another hearing,
on charge of burglary, on Saturday next. The
young men are very finely dressed, and Of ex :
cellent appearance. John Wilson is the VIM.
Connolly, of New York. suspected by Allison
as being the person who sent him the internal
machine. This is his first visit to the West
since the horrible acc dent took place. Wilson
is his alias name. He and Arrison are now
lodged in the same jail, although in different
cells Cincinnati GG=ette, Jan. 10.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

SUICIDE IN GRAFToN.-On Thursday, p. M,
Mr.. Benjamin Haywood of Grafton, commit
ted suicide by cutting his throat with razor.
confined to his bed most of the time He was
seventy-two years of age. The Funeral will
take place on Sunday noon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20
brighton MarLcl-Thunday, Jan. IS.

Atmarket 1860 Beef Cattle, 20 working oxen, 80 cows
and calves, 5000 Sheep aud $50 swine.
PRicgs-Beef Catte-On acc unit Of the Storm sales are
not very quick and the prices OF last week are hardly sus
taned. We quote extra SstaSs nrs quality 7ia7l
ond quality 0IaTi third quality 6li0i.
Working Oxen-No sales, probably on account Of the
rain.
Cows and Calycs-A few sales only noticed-S23, q,
3lni0
sheep-small lots S2I, 80, "a, 4, 4qaG
sgine-ll0gs to slaughter bla5l, small lots OF shoath
selected, 6ibli at retail, from 10 d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20
Police Court.

FRIDAY, 10Th January.
John Baldwin for being drunk on the 18th
inst, was fined So and costs. amounting to
$7,49, and in default was committed.
He was again brought up for an assault with
knife upon Benjamin Walker, assistant mar
shall, while he was in the discharge of his du-
ty. Baldwin was, for this offence fined $40
and costs and was committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

AT Market 1850 Cattle, about 100 Beeycs, and Sc Stores
Market Bcef-Extra, SSH fret quality s.; second do.
7ta14i third do 6la7j ordinary 5la6.
llldes-sbia6 per cwt. Tallow-SslaSt Pclts-75o$1.
Calf Skins-l2c per b.
Darrelllng Cattle-SGlas7t per cwt.
Veal Calyes-S3A, 5a,6
sronRs-working Oxen-&92, %, 90, 100 1O2, 112,
126,136, las 10 $500.
oowsand Calyes-s21 20, "a, q, 80, 80, "a, 36a66.
Yearngs-$9, Halo Two years od-S1S to 80.
Three Years Oh-$32to 90.
Sheep and Lambs-329G at market Extra, SiA, b,,6a1O
BY l0t, az TO "a.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

WIsooNsIN.-The Assembly of this state
was organized, after factious opposition on
the part Of the Democracy, by the election of
anti. Nebraska officers. G. G. Sholes was
chosen Speaker by vote of forty-fve to thr-
ty-four for all others. Col. Atwood, of the
Madison Journal, was chosen Clerk by the
same vote
The Senate organized by the election of S.
6. Bugh Clerk, and II. G.. Gleason Sergeant.
alarms, by vote Of thirteen to twelve
They are both Democrats.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

ExcELsIoR-Ttis clearinghouse is the most centrally
situated in town 1t is Of the most comfortable well
supplied well conducted saloons in this any other city
There is always genial glow Of comfort about It and
there Is always Also the best Of vands make one feel
comfortable This cold, snowy frosty weather good for
game, and good also for little set down In coy
eating house to game supper Better cookery or better
accommodation Is not tobe found any where than at the
Excesicr Oysters in excellent condition and this
evening there will be a superb chowder
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

RoBBERY.-The residence OF Capt. Oliver
6. Lane. of Squam Point, Gloucester Mass,
was entered on Saturday last, and robbed of
money, watches, and jewelry, to the amount
of about $500. The money was taken from
purse, and what is singular, the robber did
not take all ther was, but left about thirty
dollars. An entrance was effected by break
ing glass and uniastening window. 1t was
evidently done by some one acquainted with
the premises.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

Rev. P. J. Leo will deliver seco d lecture,
to Roman Catholics, in the City Hall, this
evening" at half past seven o'clock.
Subject -"AWicuiar Confession"
This lecture will be free, and Protestants
are nvited to attend
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

The KNOW SOMETHING'S, an order formed
of seceders from the Know Nothings, has been
instituted in Ohio. Its leading principle is
hostility to foreign influence, but it does not
exclude men of foreign birth, if they are
Americanized in their sentiments. 1t goes
against the Catholics of the Bedini school, but
not against those of Gavazzi school.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

GENERAL WILSON is not yet elected Senator is true,
and it is equally true that The MEssRs. DoRMAN at IIar.
rngton Corner for the necessities of the inner man
ina style that cannot be surpassed What meats -
Whatfs and what pastry And then the manner in
which all are served up would make Epcure Al.
derman's mouth water Call and see them this evening"
and try their superior chowder.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

A. L. DoASE at his quiet snug restaurant on Pleasant
Street, has way Of getting up good things in style of
neatness and excellence that be attained in the
noise and confusion Of overgrown old establishments
There is favor and delciousness in his eatables which
induces all customers who try him once to come again.
This is especially the with his chowders of which he
serves up one this evening"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-20

ADJOURNED SALE.-In consequence of the
severe storm, yesterday, the sale of farm stock
and produce, at the Merriam farm, in Au,
burn, was postponed to Tuesday next, at ten
O'clock