The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-29
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A SATANIC lpEA OF BLAcKNEss-The New
York Herald announces that the Cleveland Con-
vention has "run up the black fla Of Freedom
and Pro,es,an,ism."
&c The twin conventions, Know Nothing OF
Philadelphia. and Know Something o. Cleveland,
are likely to beget a new assembly, called for the
purpose Of concentrating the action OF the north
eru and northwestern States in the present crisis.
The Massachusetts Philadelphia delegates head
the movement
&c Lotteries are not tolerated by law in our
northern cities, but il is well known that the busi
ness is carried on, nevertheless, icity to a great
extent. In New York city alone there are said
to be not less than two thousand policy Offices,
and as these prey chiefly upon the poorer classes,
they are among the main causes Of the increase Of
poverty. In most Of the large towns and cities
Of the United States, the business aourishes with
impnniy.
~A Missouri editor announces that the pub
LEGATION Of his paper viii be suspended for six
weeks, in order tina, he may visit ST. Louis with
load Ofbeankins, hoop poles, shingles, oak bark,
picked catfish, &c, which he has taken for sub.
scription.
GoDEr's LApr's Book. Jaly.-This is the first
number ofthe ffty.frst volume OF this popular Pc
nodical, which has probably the largest cireula.
ton Of any in our country. The fashion plates
OF the coming month are very abundant. particu.
larry those for children. The engraving Of Gin.
derilla. with her magic equipage, and the good
old fairy, will be quite charming to the young peo-
pie, and to all those whom the world has net made
too wise to remember the simple stories Of their
childhood. The other departments are Us inter.
es,ing as usual. Among the well written tales is
a subject very charitably handled, and which we
commend to the consideration Of the opposite
sex" The other side, a tale OF Buttons. The
variety Of the work table IS very ample in this
number, and the invalid and housekeeper's needs
no, less well cared for. For variety and avaibili-
,y, Cooley is justly prime favorite.
rr Rev. DR.. Tying, (EPiscopaD pastor Of one
Of the most aristocratic societies Of New York,
has created quite lutiering by declaring tina, he
shall preach in favor OF the Liquor Law, however
much those who Contribute to his salary may be Of.
fended.
To MAXI CuEAP MADEIRA WNE.-To eight
cockroaehss add gill Of alcohol, sPin, Of water,
and spoonful of cider vinegar II you want a
heavier body, add more cockroaehes. For other
recipes, address KnickbOcker Office.
UsE cOPPERAs.-The papers are everywhere
urging the use Of eoPPeras as a disniectins
agent. II Is a cheap article, costing only three
cents a pound, and cstrbe found at the drug and
many Of the larger grocery stores A couple Of
pounds may be dissolved in ten quarts OF hot wa.
ter, and the solution poured into sinks, cutters,
cessPools and all other filthy places, with good ef
feet. We advise all housekeePers TO purchase
five, ten, or fifteen pounds, aud make free use Of
il as above recommended. Cholera or no cholera
their dwellings and outbuildings will coa,aln
purer air after the use of cOPPeras.
Botany BAY CoSvIcrs.-A correspondent OF
the New York Mirror says that hundreds OF cou.
victs, who have served out their terms in Aus
tralia, have found their way TO the United States
via California. They are forming in gangs Of
iIom sixteen to twenty, and, being regulated by
leaders, are carrying on their nelarious trades
most successfully, They have houses and open
shops as cover for the stolen goods. A portion
rob in the city, and another visit all the country
towns. Those VINO are not expert thieves are
employed to travel and spy GU, places, and seek
opportunities for ioray. II one Of the gang is
arrested, liberal contribution is made, aud the
NOS, INSCRIPTIONS means are employed to effect
his liberation by all the gang.
u The London papers speak OF an invention
which has just been submitted to the ties, by the
scientific authortes-a leather cement, so strong
and adhesive that boots and shoes are made with
il, in which not single stitch IS seen CT required,
and the process Of mendIns is so simple, that ev.
cry man may be, il not his bOol.maker, a, least,
his boot-mender.
oNioSs.-Psofessor johnson gives his opinion
in favor Of onions as a very nutritious vegetable,
and for laboring men with strong digestive pow
ers quite healthy. II is not merely as relish
that onions are used so largely by many people,
but because they give strength as well as salts
faction to the appetite, Professor johnson ranks
oniOss in point Of nulnmeni with peas.
&c Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Mis-
souri,, and Texas, hold their elections on the first
Monday in August; Tennessee OH the first Thurs
day, and North Carolina on the second Thursday,
OF the same month. On the second Monday in
September the election in Maine occurs, and that
OF Vermont on the fst Tuesday Of the same
month.
BREApsrurFs IN New YoRx-The N. Y. Ex-
press quotes the market as follows; Common
grades Of -four Que shilling lower; 1000 bbls. sold
for July at something under ss.75. Wheat steady
with moderate demand. Rye is a shade easier.
Corn in brisk demand over 100 900 bushel. sold
this morning at 9S; slol. Oats plenty, and
dull at 50 a Sc.
20 Flour Is offered in the New York market
for delivery in July and August, at less than IS
barrel, without a purchaser.
THE CRoPs.-Accounts Of the CROWN. crops
from I'll parts Oft IVES, are Of the most encour.
aging nature. The grain crops In Virginia, So.
Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, will be
much larger than last year. The wheat harves,
has already commenced In Georgia, and will soon
be ready in Tennessee. Ia New Brunswick and
Maine the crops are represented in prosperous
condition.
C. Ia relation to Land Warrants, ThompsOas
Reporter says:
The new warrants are now being issued, and
we hope and expect to pay something over dol
lar an acre for two or three mOaths. Al the pres.
ent we are paying 81 OF and selling at 81 10 per
acre. The new warrants are 50, 40 and 100
acres each. There will be no 10 acre warrants
issued under the recen, ACT and !, Is our opinion
that the old 10 acre warrants will bring a better
price per acre than the others Those who have
40 acre warrants may expect 81 10.
THE Know SOMETHING PLATToRa.-The plat.