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What ] do and do not like to see.

Among the multitudinous objects that
meet the gaze Of mortals, there are always
some things that please the mind, while on
the other hand, other things displea-e; and
while We are constituted rs w are, il is not
strange that it is SO but while we speak Of
those things, or objects that please or dis
please, We will not confne our thoughts to
animate or inanimatc objects, but speak on
religious or moral subjects. And fnt-I
like TO see the consistent and Independent
course Of the editor Of the Union and Jour
nal, in relation to the great questions that
agitatc the public mind, especially the sub
jet Of temperance.
l like to zee the interest that is manifested
by church-going people to maintain the pub
Lie worship Of God.
l like to see ministers Of the gospel of Je-
sus Christ, partake 50 much Of the spirit Of
their master as would lead them to see eye
to eye, rather than to try to advance their
own interests by preaching any particular
dogma.
l like to see the members Of the church Of
Jesus Christ, love rs brethren, be kind, be
gentle, DO courteous, not rendering railing
for railing, but contnriwisc, blessing.
! like to scc the young, Of both sexes, as
well as thosc Of more mature ycan, inform.
Ing themselves in relation to their interests,
present and future. And now, without
mentioning many other things, that please
the mind, or eye, will say, that don't
like to see members Of the different churches
stay at home because It happens to be a lit
tie cloudy, or nins on Sunday.
l don't like to sec those that do 60 to
meeting, sit and sleep away Gods holy hours,
when their eyes and cars should be open to
sec and hear.
l don't like to sec some members of choirs
arrogate to themselves the exclusive priyil-
eye of doing all the whispering, +" in meet
ing time" when there are ~ many little
boys and girls below, who would DO glad Of
the privilege.
don't like to zee mans mouth that
should be filed with the praises of God,
filled with an enormous tobacco quid.
don't like to see a tobacco chewer spit
away his tobacco juice, where it is likely to
come in contact with the ladies' dresses,
but should be swallowed to help his digest
ion.
don't like to zee those who should be OK.
cmplars of the christian religion, show 50
much of the carnal mind, as to set such
poor examples to the young, in the house of
God. ....
! don't like to sce people yield themselves
to the influence of any habit that destroys
all or any Of the finer scnsibilities of our ma
lures. CONSISTENCY.
Biddeiord, Dec. 9th, 1855.
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LAW vs.. COMMON SENSE. Some years age
congress did long delayed work Of justice
in passing law against the brutal practice
Of logging seamen. Sometime afterwards a
case under this law came before Judge Cur.
It's, and 10 our establishment, he decided the
corporal punishment was AOSging only when
administered with cat o'nine' tails and
as the defendant before him had beaten the
plaintiff with a rope, no was declared not 10
have broken the law and was acquitted.
Within few weeks one Capt. Duprer oil
the schooner MayaOwer was brought before
Commissioner Edward G. Loring, for say
agely beating one OF his men with wet
rope. The above decision Of Judge Curtis
was quoted to his proiege, the commissioner,
who ihereupon discharged the brutal prison.
er; the latter was Immediately re-arres,ed
and taken before another commissioner for
assaulting man at the wheel, one Of the
yilest abuses OF authority known on ship
board. The express purpose OF congress TO
abolish the corporal punishment Of our gal.
liant seamen, is thus pretty much circum.
vented by Judicial decisions. Webster's die
tionary defines /" logging" as whipping
for punishment; chaslisingn-and congress
says that i" logging" Of sailors shall not be
allowed. Yet this simple matter is bsfogged
by the judge and commissioner, and the
reign OF terror in the nautical world seems
about TO return in spite Of the humane pro-
visions Of the law.
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The Rigging of Fashionable Women

We want q conservative party to arrest
the ultraism Of fashion, which is yearly on
the increase. IL is too true, rs corr~pon-
dent of the. New York Express says, that
such amplitude of skirts, such redundancy
Of ornament on hats, cloaks and dresses, are
requisite To b. Ia mode, that moderate
income is expended ON the promenade COS
tune of a lady of ton this year. The poor
heavily laden frame Of belle must be fur
nished with hoops of steel, petticoats made
Of whalebone, hOrsehair and cord, equal to
a cable in thickness, covered with embroid-
cry and silk, with eighteen yards Mt least in
the skirt; a mantle of velvet or moire, trim
med with lace which costs hundreds of dol
lars in the garniture, and a bonnet, every
spot of the materials being covered with feath-
ers, flowers, fruits and laces mingled. Then
to complete the tout ensemble large fur
cape over the shoulders, cuffs and muf is
necessary. The cape must cost one thousand
dollars, If possible but il is admissible to
wear the American sable instead of the Rus
sian, when the cost will be reduced more
than One-half, as very elegant. Capes oil
native fur can be bought for about four hun
dred dollars cash. IL, however, may be al
lowed TO truly fashionable woman to wear
a cape Of mink fur, the price Of which is on
" eighty dollars. Then as 10 laces, what
delicate fabrics are worn either in collars,
mouchOirs or aouncs, rs Point dAlcncon,
de Bruxelles, Malines, Chantilly, as well as
the English Honiton and Gimpure.
Then our ladies must now buy "robes dc
mutt" what we used to call night gowns
and chemises, at $50 each, and the question
may readily and fearfully be asked, If our
wives commenced thus, what will 10 the ex-
pensc of its continuance? IL must be con-
iessed that woman Of means has an excel.
lent opportunity for displaying her taste in
dress this fall. The shops are filled with ar
ticles exquisite in hues and material, and u
pretty lady is transformed into perfect beau
ty, by means of robe OF silk and velvet, al
Ss5 and Sl25 an embroidered cloak which
can he had for $40, a mOuchoir Of Honiton
lace for $40, cape and muff of Mink Fun
at 800, hat at $50, and delicate sun.
shade, in color corresponding with the dress
Look at the dress circle at the Walnut on
the Rachel nights,-see the blaze of dia.
monds, the cobwebbery of lace, the rainbow.
hued silks, the bonnets looking like so many
birds of Paradise, and then wonder why Il
is that the money market is 80 tight with
the poor men, Who will move TO form q
party to bring back the good old times Of
neat ginghams and pretty straw bonnets?-
Philadelphia paper.
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Matters at Washington.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The dull routine of voting for Speaker in
the Representatives Hall at Washington,
was relieved of its tircsome monotony on
Monday, by an incident which has not prec.
ident or law to support it, although we con,
iess that we do not think the President was
far out of the way in taking the course he
did. fthc House had not organized, un.
doubtedly the President was of the opinion
that it should have done 50 long ego, il for
nothing else, to prevent his message from
becoming as stale as last ycars's Almanac,
and acting on this suppositiOn he, on the
morning Of the day we have mentioned, sent
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kettles, corresponding in shape and size with
those furnished the Franklin expedition, and
bearing the marks Of the British government.
Other articles, known 10 have belonged to
the expedition, were obtained from the f.
quimaux, and brought by the party for de-
posite with the British government. No
bodies, however, were found, or traces OF
any. The report of the Esquimaux was,
that one man died on Montreal Island, and
that the balance of the party wandered on
the beach Of the main land opposite, until
worn out by fatigue and starvation, they
one by one, laid themselves down and died
too.
The Esquuimaux reported further that In,
dams far TO the North of them, who had
seen the ships of Fnnklin's party, and visit
ed them, stated that they had both beer
crushed between the icebergs. Mr.. Stewart
took especial pains 10 ascertain whether
the party had come to their death by fail
means or foul. But to every inquiry, the
Esquimaux protested that they had died O
starvation.
Gathering together the relics found, the
party set out ON their return on the 9th day
of August last. The return route did moi
vary materially from that taken on theil
way north. Mr.. Stewart has occupied the
whole time since in reaching our city-hav
ing come by the way of the Bad river coun
try, and having been absent in all about ter
months.
The Esquimaux, from whom their inior
nation was obtained by signs, pressed theil
fingers into their checks, and placing theil
hands ON their stomachs, endeayored to in
dictate the manner of the horrible death o
Sir John and his companions. They wer'
charged with killing them, but merely an
swered with their signs.
And so, at last, the mystery is solved
Brave Sir John, whose fate has awakene,
the sympathizing curiosity of the ciyilizc,
world, it is now known " sleeps his las
sleep" by the shores of the frozen sea
through whose icy islands he had vainl,
sought to pass. Four winters back, as tn,
Esquimaux said, the noble party, after es
Gaping from the ships which could no long
er float on those dangerous seas, found re
lease from suffering in death. Died man
fully too, us they had lived; bravely, lik
true Englishmen this much we may believe
for consolation. that they met their fate a
became spirits adventurous and noble. n
traces were found by the Esquimaux to in
dicate that even in their last extremity the,
had forgotten their manhood and prcyed up
on one another.
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C. The Evening Post publishes the
following item Of news in letter from
Paris, dated Dec. 9Th
"Marshal Pelissisr demands permission
TO cyacuate the Crimea forthwith. He de-
clares that i, is impossible 20 continue opera
iioa tisre, on account Of The wdnt of iratsr
for tss horses Of the army. The Russians
have poisoned the wells, and he asks, what
Is the use Of keeping all army of loo, 900
men shut up in their intrenchmenis Ii
will be sufficient 10 leave garrisons at four
or five points, but there is much fear here
in regard to the moral effect of an evacua.
ton Of the Crimea. The matter is still uu-
decided. II is probable, horsuer, hdt The
ddriee Of NIrshal PelisSisr triH be adopted.
It is also said tina, England wishes next
spring to undertake alone the maritime eN-
petition against CronS,adt, reserving 10 her
self, however, the privilege Of demanding
the aid OF an army for Decentralization in
case OF necessity
Gen Canrober, is about 10 marry the
daughter Of one OF the physicians Of the
Emperor, beautiful lady, thir;y-lwo years
Of aye, who has hitherto rejected all propos-
ais Of msrriage, and who will bring 10 her
husband, as dOwry, al income Of l5O, 900
francs.
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The Legislature.

We learn from Augusta, that the Legisla.
ture was organized yesterday by the choice
of Lot NJ. Morrill,, of Augusta, as President
of the Senate and Josiah 5. Little of Port
land, as Speaker of the House. The vote
for Speaker was as follows:
Josiah S. Little 81
Freeman ii. Morse GO
Scattering
VIM. G.. Clark of Sangcrsvillc, was elect
ed Secretary of the Senate, having received
lG votes out Of 2G, the whole number thrown.
David Dunn was elected Clerk Of the House,
receiving SO votes. b. Freeman had So and
there were 8 scattering. W. l.. Putnam
was chosen assistant Clerk and Samuel
Chadbourne, Messenger.
\ committee was appointed to examine
the returns Of votes for Governor who will
probably report tomorrow.
There was somewhat of contest for
Clerk OF the House in the Democratic Cau-
Gus between the friend, of A. B. Farewell,
Esq, of Pennington, and those of Mr.. Dunn.
On the first ballot Farewell had 90, Dunn
20, Jordan IA. A recess Of fifteen minutes
was then taken and at the next ballot Dunn
received 10 out of G3 votes.
1t is expected the Governor will be chosen
on Friday and inauguratcd Immediately.
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81 The Unitarian Church in Saco ha,
been trimmed with evergrecns this year, with
more than customary taste. Owing to tn,
state Of tho walking on the last (christmas)
Sabbath, thescrvices arranged for that occas
ion were postponed until the next Sabbath
evening.
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SoxE SwNr. Captain Timothy Gerry o.
Alfred, slaughtered a few days since two
Hogs, nineteen months old, which weighed,
together, 1868 pounds. AT the present
prices Of pork in our market the two could
have been sold for Sl6l,8i.
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DANCING SCHOOL. We are glad to learn
that Mr.. Gees Dancing Schools, and As
semblies are very literally patronized. Mr..
Geo has the reputation of being a successful
and accomplished teacher. and parents and
guardians may entrust their children and
wards to his care, in the certainty Of having
them faithfully instructed in thcaccomplish-
ment which he teaches.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Very much to our re-
grct We were unable to attend the Tea
Party given at Calef Hall, last week, by the
Ladies Of the Congregational Society, Saco.
We acknowledge the kindness that prompted
the complimentary ticket We received, and
assure the donors that nothing but absence
in distant part Of the State prevented US
from participating in the cnjoyments Of the
evening. We are glad to learn that the oc-
casion was one of interest and pleasure to oil
present.
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/ q The Tea Party given by the Ladies Of
the Freewill Baptist Society in Saco, Grew.
Mr.. Smiths Society," was very fully attend
ed, and tho evening passed of in the most
agreeable manner. Calef Hall was crowded
to overlooking.
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Supreme judicial Court.

The January term of this Court, for this
County, commenced its session ut Alfred,
on the first inst. Judge Davis presiding
We annex list of the Grand Jury and
traverse ;uries I'm attendance.
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81 Hon. VIM. p. Fescnden, Hon. II.
IIamlin, Hon. J. Perry, and Hon. l. Wash
burnc, Jr., will please accept.our thanks for
valuable public documents.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9,

HousE. In the House this morning, Mr..
Giddings moved to correct the Journal OF
Mondays proceedings, in effect denying that
tho Presidents Message was received by the
House, asserting that II was announced and
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HOW ARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNcEMENTi

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
TNyO all persons afflicted with Sexual dis.
III ease such as Spermatorrhoea Seminal Weak
ness Impotence Gonorrhooa Gleet Syphilis the vice
of Onanism or SelfAbuse, &C., DC.
The Howard Association, in view of the awful de-
struction of human life and health caused by Sexual
diseases and the receptions practsed upon the unfor
tunate victims such diseases by quacks have direct
ed their Consulting Surgeon, as charitable act wor
Thy of their name to give medical advice gratis TO all
persons thus afflicted who apply by letter. with de-
of life, &c., and, in cases of extreme poverF and
suffering, to furnish medicines free OF charger
The Howard Association is a benevolent lnBtitu.
ton established by special endowment, for the RELIEF
of the sick and distressed, afflicted with "Virulen
and Epidemic Diseases and its funds can be used for
no other purpose. 1t has now surplus of means,
which the Directors have voted to expend in adverts
ing the above notice. 1t is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill Of
the age and will furnish the most approved modern
treatment. Valuable advice also given to sick and
nervous females, afflicted with Womb Complaints,
Leucorrhoea, dc.
Just published by the Association, a report on
Spermatorrhoea or Seminal Weakness, the vice Of
Onanism Masturbaton or Self Abuse. and other dis
eases of the Sexual Organs with an account OF the
and receptions of quacks and valuable advice
to the afflicted, by the Consulting Surgeon. copy
of the above report will be sent by mail Tin sealed
envelope free of charge on the receipt of two stamps
Address DR.. GEO. R. CALHOUN, Consulting Sur
geon Howard Association, No 2, South Ninth street,
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
By order of the Directors,
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
Gro. FAIRcHILD, Secretary.
mar 4w1v Z Z 7 r
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COURT OF CLAIMS,

I'm addition to the practice of law, as
IL heretofore in all the Courts Of the District and in
the Supreme Court of the United States, the under
signed will devote himself assiduously to the prose-
cuon of Claims against the Government in the above
court established in this city by act of Congress, APP
proved March, 1867 which has cognizance OF all
claims arising under the Constitution, or founded
upon any law of Congress- or upon any regulation of
an Executive Department, or upon any contract ex,
press or implied with the government Of The United
States, or any of its officers or agents. Wien the
claim is established in this court and approlria
ton made by Congress for the purpose, the claimant
will be paid at the Treasury of the United States
All claims against the government must henceforth
be prosecuted in said court and not before Congress-
AZ heretofore. 6 "A NJ THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law,
ap21-1awtf Washington City, ID. O
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THE SHAVING SOAP.
VR0oM FOWLER'S
VAIN UT-0IL
MILITARY SHAVING SOAP

rs admitted by the thousands who have
anything ever introduced into this branch of the
toilet and to render agreeable operation usually
considered bore. The form is convenient 1t is
agreeably perfumed, and will produce copious and
leaves the skin smooth and unchapped None gem
une without the signature, in fac snile, OF Vroom
d Fowler Try it. !
For sale in this city by MARIN 4 PALMER and
SELBY PARKER.
In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Houses
and Druggists. 8
Manufactured only by
JOHN b. VROOM,
Successor to Vroom Fowler,
jan 11-3m ~ Cherry street, New York.
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natural uterine secretions by removing the causes
by which they are arrested or checked and by Civ
ing tone and health 10 the general system they
therefore an etfectua remedy in all cases of difficult
painful or DISTRACTED menses having been used in
nultitudes Of cases in the private practice of the
they have proved TO be Of the highest value and eff
cacy Price 80 cents
DIR. BROTHERS. DIAPH0RETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form very valuable Anodyne Di.
aphoretic and Sudorifo compound. They are b@re
fcally administered in Fever, St Anthonys Fire, or
Erysipelas, Diarrhna, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus;
and in all cases where anodyne combined with a
sudorfc, is required In these diseases, it should
be administered in small doses II isalso applicable
to many other diseases, such as rheumatism and
govt celic and gripping pains, &c. 1t promotes per-.
spration without increasing the heat of the body and
produces constant moisture of the skin for great
length of time while 1t allays irritation and gives
rest. 80 cents. sep 15-eodly
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
Office No. 292 Peansy lpania auenue,

Office No 292 Pennsylvania apenue,
Corner Of 10th street, over the Savings
Bank. i,.la
VyHIS Cemetery is laid out ON the plan OF
IL the celebrated Greenwood Of New York, and
situated on the high ground distant and quar-
ter miles north of the Capitol North Capitol street
leading directly to the gateway This Company have
received charter from Congress appropriating their
ground forever to burial purposes, making fee title
to the purchaser and prohibiting all entertainments
from legislation or otherwise; which is of vast mpor
lance to those who wish their dead to repose where
they have placed them ori has become custom in all
Cities when the burial ground has become valuable
for other purposes to sell it, and throw the dead pro-
miscuously into large pit and legal measures can
not prevent it, as titles given TO the ground.
NJ B. Office open from 10 to IL A. M. where pamph-
let's containing the charter, bylaws and 2 map OF
the grounds, and all other information can be OBJ
tanned All orders left with Mr.. JAMES f. HAIR
'VEY, No. 410 7th street. or any other Undertaken,
will be promptly attended to. June 18--ly
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= FASHIONABLE DANCING,
At Numbers Assembly Hall.
III w. NUMBER Professor of Dancins


:" w. MUNDER, Professor Of Dancing
LIE at Georgetown College and Convent, and
principal teacher of Washington city, has the honor
to announce to his former patrons and the public
generally that he will the duties of his School
on Thursday, November sth, 1855, at Numbers As
sembly Hail. adjoining the Star Office, at o'clock,
p. NJ, for ladies' misses, and masters, and on the
same evening, at ~ for gentlemen.
He feels assured that the unequalled progress OF
his numerous pupils in his former classes is suffi-
cient guarantee of his superior skill instructor
Prof M. begs leave to remind the public Of the
unbounded success of his May Festival Ball, at the
National Theatre, which was attended by upwards
of 1000 persons.
His new Hail. which is one of the largest, most
beautiful and in the city with
two large dressing and supper rooms added, which
can be rented for balls and parties The location is
convenient to persons residing in any part of the CITY,
Days of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, at 8
o'clock, p. NJ, and on the same evenings, at for
gentlemen.
A class. for young married ladies and gentlemen
will be formed shortly.
All who desire to join bis classes will please apply
at Mr.. John II. Es's Music store, Pennsylvana ave-
nue. near Tenth street. or TO Prof. NJ at his rooms,
on the above days A subscription list is now open
TO receive the names of those wishing season tickets
to the Soirees. Only IS for the season.
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