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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

NAVAL RETIRED LIsT--It will he seen in our
Washington Geographic advices that the
Board appointed for the purpose, under the
late act of Congress- of the reorganization of
the personnel of the Navy, have removed or Gre
tired from actual service two hundred and
one officers, and have dropped entirely forty
nine Of the class, we suppose, disparagngly
called "old fogies." OF the individuals thus
retired we know nothing, but in due season
they will be officially reported, when we shall
doubtless have storm raised by the old gray
boards turned adrift upon a pension, at
crisis stiA full of good prospects for q glorious
war. prizes and prize money, laurcls and medals
and swords of honor. Next year we shall have
a retired list of the administration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

just received large OF very superior black French cloth
dress coats IN the STYLE lined with
satin de chine selling EVANS Cohng Warehouse ID and
Fulton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

ApoIoQy.--Mr, Grnndtea,

beautiful in style and finish Those who want really good
article should give him call 301 Broadway second door
irom Duane street, were all tastes may be suited.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

The Genin Dress Hat for the Fall OF 1855,
lust introduced is entirely In style and general appear
snce and for ghtness and beauty finish far
former efforts Gentlemen invited view this superb gem
Of the season.
0ENIN, 214 broadway, opposite 81. Pauls church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Mr.. CuRTIss HAwLEY NOT KNOW NOTHING
The HARDs AND THE SOFTs.-In refutation Of
the report circulating among the hard news
papers Of our rural districts, that Mr.. Curtiss
Hawley, the soft she'll candidate for Canal
Commissioner, is Know Nothing, that gentle
man has come out with letter. in which he
says that-'I do not belong to the Order, nor
have any sympathy with it, the party or their
principles, whatever--but otherwise, | utterly
repudiate the whole thing as incompatible with
the principles of our government and hostile
to the best interests Of the country. / hope
and trust the democracy throughout the State
will ere long become satisfied in relation TO
this matter"
We hope so too; and SO let it be understood
The case is plain. The race between the hards
and softs is no. for the election this fall; be-
cause there is not the shadow of chance for
either, or for both factions united; but they are
struggling for the precedence at the Cincin-
matt Democratic National Convention of 1856
And this is the meaning Of the anti-Know No
thing letter Of Mr.. Curtiss Hawley. As Prince
John Van Buren, expects bis late doipgs at
Syracuse to be received at Cincinnati as good
democratic credentials so does Mr.. Hawley
perhaps, expect to so in there upon the strength
Of this antiKnow Nothing letter. Suppose
the hards try him next on the Kansas question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

ShnwIs shnyvls just Received from Auc-
ton IS rich Cashmere long shawls white, green hna Grim
aud scarlet. which viii sell at s25 and 80 no
O " H. n LFADBEATER 4 co, 347 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

REFORMS IN gg4E FIRE DEPARrGENT.-We are
glad to see that some real progress has been
made in the Improvement of the Fire Depart
ment of this city. For years the press has
teemed with complaints of riot and rowdyism,
SO that the department was justly considered
q nuisance by the quiet and orderly portion of
the community. The department will be much
improved by the action Of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, who were elected some time
since, and have been at work in earnest. They
are empowered to hear all complaints, to dis
charge men, and even disband companies. We
are told that they have pursued their labors
without fear, favor or affection They have
diligently Investigated every complaint, and
have not hesitated to expel the offenders.
Thus many bad men have been got rid Of
The department was never so thin as ct the
present time, but all the men are such as can
be relied upon. The Commissioners have come
times disbanded whole companies, and their
severity has shown the rowdies in the depart
ment that they must keep quiet or "leave the
rope" They have at last been made to see
that there are men superior to grog, small
politics, and primary electioDe
We hope the Commissioners will not fail in
their work until the department is thoroughly
purged of the scamps who have SO long dis
graced it. They have the support and thanks
Of every good citizen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Comb Factory.-A rich Assortment Of Tor
shell dress combs The variety viii pc found 70 contain
he very latest patterns. A. j. SAUNDERS 7 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

utility articles Indispensable 70 travel
They contain all that IL for the toilet For
ale by A. j. SAUNDERS, No. Aston House, and 3s7
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Cnmeo-Dnguerreotypes Taken Only Mt the
Williamson Institute, 249 Fulton street, Brooklyn. One
instantaneous sitting only required
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

and hosiery for the million ut McLAUGHNs cheap one
price shirt and furnishing 1872 Greenwich street. corner
OF Chambers Shirts made to in the bes, manner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

observation-disclosures d Humphrey, 359
Broadway have Just opened and in stock large and
Of rich Brussels CARPETS a. yard other
oarpes equally low. PETERSON HUMPHREY,
SO Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

ladies don't long they obtain beautiful gsor
boots from i2 TO 2os per pair slippers Ties bnSns and
toilet slippers from 6s 10 lN with misses and chiirens
boots and shoes at equally low prices, at J. MILLER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14
Fashionable Fan and Winter Clothing

ALFRED MuNROE CO.. AL Broadway, invite special
enuon their present superb assortment Of ready made
clothing suitable the present and approaching seasons
Their stock embraces every vuety of goods suitable for
rcprmaIs wardrobe No pains spared 70 have every
garment wen made and appropriately trimmed. Their AS
and styles Of Of boys clothing challenge conpar
Nth those other the United
price for goods-no deviation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

The New Pencil and Pen Case" Lownd's
eateni,n In gold and silver without exception, the
most compact durable and convenient article
made. Manufactured and for sale by w. N. WILMA RITZ ~
Nsden lane, where also be found general OF
AZ kinds III pencil cases and pens.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Kid Gloves ut 80 Cents Per Pair.--Jus; Re-
ceyed 200 dozen ladies' superior kid gloves slightly spotted
on hoard al shin and viii be sold at As pair
~ II. LEADBEATER AGO, 81 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Rich silks nj 81 Per Yard.-E. II. Leadbcat-
Co.. 3T Broadway, Will open this morning Of
rich plaid and striped silks at ss worth lis plain
paede sore at 5s worth S. case rich MORE antique robes,
a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

The GOVERNOR OF KANSAS AND HIS SPEECH
TO THE MissouRIANs.-We give in our columns,
to-day, q brief report of the speech of Wilson
Shannon, the new Governor of Kansas, on his
arrival out at Westport, Missouri. He is deter
mined to be on the safe side, to begin with
He goes for all the acts of the late Kansas
Legislature, without knowing what they are.
Addressing the Missourians, he calls it their
Legislature, which is very ridiculous bit of
fattery. And he goes for slavery in Kansas,
and gives his reasons for it. This IS pretty
good beginning for Mr.. shannon. When seat
out as Minister to Mexico, by Mr.. Polk, it is
said that this same Mr.. Shannon, in order TO
inform the Mexican government exactly Of the
objects of his mission, laid before it his secret
instructions from the State Department, and
soon returned, in consequence, dead failure.
Now, if his speech at Westport was also in
accordance with his confidential instructions
from Washington, what can Marcy say to the
free soil soft shells of New York? Great all
ministration, this 1t discharges, upon false
pretences, its first Governor to Kansas as a
knave, and sends out another to superseee
him who appears to be within gunshot of being
fool. Lovely administration! Happy pee
pie Of Kansas! Glorious doctrine, that Of
"squatter sovereignty" with the privilege of
first Governor for the thieving abolition
ists," and second for the border rufians!''
Nothing like equal rights.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Invite PERSONS from all Parts Of the City
10 call and purchase my beautiful articles clothing Fall
goods us received and made the right prices Fancy
Cashmere pants, Is 10 81 frock coats from $40 70 500
c. q. CLARKE, 116 William street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-14

Fancy Cutlery, embracing a large Variety
NJ sporsmep pen pocket knives OF The raresnd
susiful patterns, A. Al. SAUNDERS, No Asor House.
u Broadway.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25
TREMENDOUS SrzzLr. The Hunker Rum

TREMENDOUS SrzzLr. The bunker Ram
Democratic papers in this State publish
what purporis 10 be the proceedings Of Two
K. N. clubs in this State, denouncing Gov.
Morrill,, aud probably for no, appointing
some improper person which these lodges
recommended for Office, and declaring that
he deserves 10 be expelled from the order,
because Of bis acceptance OF The nomination
Of The selfs,yled republican party. The
Age publishes the proceedings in the first
place, but does not toll the place in which
these secret acls were perpelraled, the num-
Der present, or by what process Of honorable
dealing il obtained knowledge Of the won.
deriul proceedings. The whole account
looks myth like, but !, may be true. "Two
lodges have expelled ASsoS P. MoRRILL."
Such Pieayune rebellion under The presen,
forlorn circumstances Of The Hunker Dem.
ocracy, when there is such death o; other
mailer for rejoicing, fully warrants them in
calling as they do for "lhres ohoora for the
disruption orlhe Know Nothing organization!
three cheers for The downfall Of the Nor.
rili dynasty ="
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25
RUN MEMS COMPLIMENTS.

Early in the month Of February last,
while q, Augusta, peacaebly attending 10
the duties which called US there, we receiV.
oil though the post Office, postage unpaid,
several pgiated notices, or hahdbills. con-
tanning personal illusions 10 ourselves and
others OF such character as made il appar-
en-, they were got up in some low grocery,
and by persons reeking with the fumes OF
bad rum, and rotten with moral leprosy.
We did no, consider these notices, although
Intended as IN indisuiiy, as being anything
else but such compliments as an honest
conductor Of newspaper, who had con-
sianily opposed the rum traffic and the de-
mOEalizing influences proceeding therefrOm,
nigh, reasonably expect 10 receive from
the advocates Of rum, and the apologists Of
those who were either drinkers or sellers OF
Intoxicating Liquors. As politely as the Cir
cums,ances required, we acknowledged the
courtesy that prompted the notice, felt sails
fed that the authors and senders OF the bills
had actcl up 10 their characteristics, and
pursued the even tenor Of on: way. We
are not sensible that we were moved to
greater Temperance efforts, or that our zeal
was lessencd by these notices. Old and
persis,en, as we have been, in the cause Of
Temperance we had learned wha, TO ex.
peet from rum men, and were neither IN
,imida,eG or annoyed BY their conduct.
Within the past week, SO we are told, we
have been hOnored with another and still
more emphatic certificate Of our fidelity 10
temperance, which as j, comes 10 US with
out draft upon our pockets, is greater gill
than the previous one. We acknowledge
The courtesy that prompted it. and although
we cauno, promise 10 be more diligen, than
heretofore, we can give Posiiire assurances
tina, so long as necessity for exeriiOn re-
mains we shall not DO in,imidaied through
fear Of indigniiy, which though evily meant
is harmless, from following the course we
have steadily pursued ever since our paper
was published.
awe ain, dead yet" except BY proxy, a
way OF dying which is as blOOdless as i, is
harmless; or are wo in danger OF dying,
excepting in like manner and by similar
hands, and so long as cause remains we
shall continrc 10 pay our respects 10 rum
men, and 10 speak OF the blightiug effects
Of the rum traffic. We shall give all rum
men and their sympaihizeFs ample cause
for granting US still other testimonials Of
good conduct in the temperance cause, and
we presume we shall be favored with them,
unless, as Is more than probable the persons
who have exercised their talents in our be-
half are prevented from doing US service
again, by calls, TO visi, the County buildings
In Allied, OF the State buildings in Thomas.
ton, which cannot be declined or Sc, aside
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25

70 We have on several occasions spo-
ken Of the general good order and quiet
which is maintained in our city. Last fall,
while the rum shops were in full blast,
scarcely night passed without more or
less instances Of rowdyism. Shutting up
the rum shops, or forcing the sellers to
do so under wholesome fear Of the law,
has done much 10 bring a5ou, public order,
and as times progress, and our place is
cleared gradually Of the idle and vicious,
who have, like beasts OF prey, lived out Of
the appe,iles and follies Of the more indus
,rious-ma,,ers will be still more sa,isiac,o.
~. If the Maine Law does nothing else,
!, will compel II shii,less, ,hriftless, vaga.
bond class, who are mere leeches on socie-
~, TO 90 10 work or siarye. All manufac.
turing towns are cursed with these, in less
or greater numbers, and We rejoice that a
way has been a, las, found 10 rid society Of
such vermin. We do no, look for the en-.
tire reformation Of these men, but we hope
the time is no, FAR distant, when the law Of
necessity will compel all who have figured
as tippling shop keepers, billiard table own.
ers, and ,himblc riggers, Of every kind, 10
leave for other parts, or engage in some
homes, employment.
There are few OF these still remaining
here-bu, their vocation is gone, or speed.
lily going, and one by Que they will leave
town, either on their own account, or in
charge OF officers. They have, TO some
extent, been allowed 10 lean upon men
who claimed 10 some responsibility, Blu,
their recent exhibitions, though harmless,
have been so cowardly that they have lost
the sympathy Of all who have any claims
10 responsibility. The reformation Of these
men would be desirable, bu, !, is hardly TO
be hoped for, and all tina, can DO done for
them, Is TO leave them in the care Of vigil
Ian, police, which will compel them-not.
perhaps, 10 be honest, but to engage in
some honest employment,
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25
Il. nm. Ieei.latura of Maeaohu.etts

~. The Legislature Of Massachusetts,
has passed . bill Incorporating . Bank Of
Mutual Redemption, the capital stock OF
which Is mol to exceed $3.OO0.OCO. 70 Dc
divided into shares Of one hundred dollars
each, tho bank to DO located lie Boston.
subscriptions to the stock may be made ny
any Bank in Massachusetts,, Maine, New
Hsmpsbire, Vermont, Connection, and Rhode
Island provided. that no bank shall be au.
tborized 10 subscribe to said capital stock to
nm amount exceeding per cent, Of the cap
i,alof said bank actually paid In, nor exceed.
inc the sum Of twenty thousand dollars.
The 81 section provides that the directors
shall consist OF not less than nine, nor more
than thirteen persons and any stockholdei
in said bank shall DO eligible a. . director
and any stakeholder in any bank which shall
be n stockholder Of the capital stock OF the
bank hereby established shall also 30 eligible
10 an election as director therein: pro-
yided, that such persons shall be nominated
for such Office by vote OF the majority ol
the directors of the bunk Of which he 10 q
stockhclder and such vote shall be certified
by the cashier Of said bank; and no person
shall be ineligible to the Office Of director o
the bank hereby established BY reason Of be-
ing director in any other bank.
The 4th section provides that not less thar
one half Of the capital stock Of said bank,
shall be subscribed for and held by the bank.
of New England, as provided In the second
section, and one half Of said amount shall
be subscribed for and held by the Banks oil
Massachusetts. -.
No bills of less denomination than ten
dollars are to be issued, and tho bank can
not receive the bills Of any bank Of discount
from their par value. The circulation OF the
bank must not exceed one half of!he amount
Of its capital stock. The operations OF this
bank will eat into the profits Of the Suffolk
Bank not q little.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25

Run MEETING. The Liquor Sellers, drink
ers, and their apolosists Of Massachusetts,
held a meeting in Faneul Hall, on Monday
evening May 81. The Telegraph, not the
Telegraph newspaper, says "thc meeting
was large and enthusiastic" Oliver Frost Of
Boston, once Deputy Land Agent in this
State, presided Among other resolutions
adopted were these:
Resolved, That the recently enacted SO
called Maine Liquor Law, Is compound Of
fanaticism, folly, and political corruption.
Resolped, That VIC will protect the proper
ty, the reputation, and the freedom Of the
citizens of this commonwealth, which ore
guaranteed 10 them by the bill Of rights.
Notwithstanding all this brassadocia the
shower which these liquor sellers will create
will, in our judgment, be mighty small one.
Men who pass such cowardly resolves, sci.
dom do much else. Boston Is something o!
place, but its influence over Massachusetts,
has been exceedingly small tor years, and it
is growing beautifully less every year.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25

character we DO not perceive are quoted
in the Portland Stock, for marke, list. We
presume there is no demand for them al.
though high faluiin editor or two in the
State may have them on hand. Had our
Legislature, instead Of attending closely 10
the business which called i, together,
branched forth into all the magnificent
schemes for developing the resources Of the
State which are found in the craniums Of
such men rs the editor Of the State of Maine,
and taxed the people 10 pay for them, there
would have been no end To the din and cry
which would have been made. Had they
even appropriated the sum Of $4,000 10 pay
the expenses Of the editor OF the State Of
Maine, OF OF some other equally as ardent;
man 10 visit Paris and represent Maine in
the industrial exhibition, i, nigh, have
satisfied the editor, bu, all hunkerdom
would have rung charges upon the wan,on-
ness and uselessneSs Ofsuch an expenditure.
The Legislature was no, inauen,ive 10 the
wants and interests OF the State. While i,
did all il could, or was asked TO DO, 10
unfold the resources OF the State, il declined
as il should have done 10 impose further
burdens upon the people by taxing them
for every ehimerical project which inflated
and gassy individuals brought, 10 lis notice.
There was an aiiemp; last fall before its con-
vening 10 draw the members into extensive
schemes Of reform, propositions, some Of
them coming from honest sources, and
others emana,ing from questionable ones,
were bToached, but the members were not
so greea as 10 be dragged into them.' They
did no, take the bait, and the hunkers ofall
parties are forced 10 find fault with what,
they did no, do, instead Of finding faul, with
what they did DO. We pity the condition
Of HunkeIdom, and as one of,he people are
rejOiced lha, we are not taxed 10 promote
moon shine schemes. Our section OF the
Stale 4" is not pining for wan, Of proper care
and nourishmen,,n and the same may be
said of all other sections. We venture the
remark, tina, the people of the State arel sat.
isied with the action OF the las, Legislature,
whether the editor OF the State Of Maine is
or not.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25
THE LAST LEGISLATURE.

The editor Of the State Of Maine is never
unwilling TO give his opinion. Hear what
he says about our las, Legislature:
We think we speak within bounds when
wo say that body Of men less acquainted
with the wants Of the Stale, the demands
of the people, and decent idea Of govern
ment, never assembled within tho walls Of
The Capitol. Setting aside the Maine Law
and a few Acts Of Local interest-we
defy any one 10 point out single important
Statute or Resolve during the session-one,
we mean, which will, TO any considerable
extent, effect the des,inies and develope-
ment OF Maine. A great S,a,e-rich in
natural advaniages-ier,ile in all The means
of material Fosperiiy-wan,iny but careful
and discriminating attention 10 take its place
in the from, rank Of healihial, industrious
and prosperous communities absolutely
pinipg for want OF proper care and nourish-
inent. And Legislature, claiming to
have been elected on principles Of reform
--Heaven spare the mark passes by in
.derision, treats with contempt, or utterly
ignores all efforts for the increase Of our
means Of prosperity. t..rr..
Tho marke, value OF opinions Of this
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25

They came with drums beaiing and flags
flyinq, and their leaders were OF The most
prominent and conspicuous men Of their
respective parties. In the morning they
surrounded the polls, armed with guns,
bowie. knives, and reyolvers, and declared
their determination 10 vote at all hazards,
and in spite OF all consequences.
In the Lawrence district, where was The
lalges, camp Of these invaders. speeches
were made 10 them by The leading residents
OF Missouri, in which il was said that They
would carry their purpose, IL need be, al
the poin, Of tho bayonei and The bowie
knife, and one voter was fred nj as ne wa
diving from the eleclion ground. FINDING
,iey had greater force than was necessary
OR iha, poll, some Two hundred men were
,haiied from the number, and sent of undel
ileir proper officers 10 another district, al
,a which they siill pollod from this CAM
o,er seven hundred votes.
we might continue the list OF these sick
e,inp details, until The blood Of every free
mn would boil with indignation, but il i
useless. One more Instance alone we vii
rebr to. In the eighteenth election dis
,ri,, where the population was scarce, an.
nc grea, amount OF foreign votes was need
edo overpower il, detachment from Mis-
so,r, from sixty 10 one hundred, passed il
with train OF wagons, arms and ammuni'
ion, making their camp the night before In
election near Moores,own, the place OF ,h'
p,lIs, without even pretext OF residence
aud returning Immediately 10 Missouri ale
their work was done, their leader and cap
tan being distinguished citizen OF Mis-
sturi, but late The presiding officer OF III,
United States, and who had bowie-knii'
aud revolver belled around him, apparently
rady 10 shed tho blood Of any man wit
pfused 10 be enslaved. All these facts W.
ae prepared 10 establish, II necessary, By
proof that would be considered compelen
\ In court 81 jas'ioe.
Fivm careful examination Of the re
turns, we are satisfied that over Tire,
thousand votes were thus cast by the Gill
zens and residents OF the States, and that
very large portion of tho residents were de
tered or discouraged from going 10 III
polls. II this condition Of things is allow
ed TO preuail, we are reduced 10 the state @
a vassal province, and are governed by ,h'
State Of Missouri.