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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-05-09

Il The city Of Calais happens to DO Re-
publican and has elected q republican police
judge. In this city nearly the whole Of the
business Of the police court has been, by
special act, transferred to the justices Of the
peace. While for the city Of Belfast, anoth.
er special act has been passed, taking all the
jurisdiction Of tho justices Of the peace
away and comforting Il upon the police court,
for the particular benefit Of the strait whig
judge. And this. IL the party which cried
out against favoritism in the legislature last
year |! that arrogates to itself the name of
Z" LIBERAL" "reform party !'-Progrts,ire
Age. -
Calais is not tho only city which Is suffer-
ing from tho effects Of partizan legislation.
Here wc have number of courts in full
blast, by the grace Of the last legislature,
and the energy Of our distinguished repre-
sentative. Judge Cole has opened anew,
and the Justices of Peace call round the
board are fining persons 81 90 and costs
for getting drunk. Odr Municipal Court
whose powers were whitfield down to moth.
ing, after the republican victory here, has
only portion Of tho business to do-and
that the smallst-whlle Portland, Belfast,
Bangor and other cities are allowed courts
Of some importance, Calais and Biddcford
hrc punished, by tho coalition Legislature
for being Republican, by cutting down and
impairing tho powers Of their Municipal
courts. Our city renders on Inspecting the
Police records should not forget to give
credit where credit belongs, In this matter
of amending the act creating our Municipal
conrt I.. ..
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AL.....FRIDAY, NAY 8, 1855,

crying out for frec suffrage, and they viii
got 1t. Tho claims Of oppression win b
snapped asundsr. Rfcc suffrage, and ffse
schools, and free churches will be extended
and that, We have many eminent minds, =
" our Buchanan and Dickinson, our Doug
lass and Pierce, and many othen" whose
I" share of meritorious power" is to be LEFT
to the people to determine.
It is something to learn that "our Doug
lass and our Pierce" when "frcc suffrage,
free schools and FREQ churches are c1.
tended" and Z" the chains Of oppression are
snapped asundcr," will have only such pow
or as the people determine. When this
good time comes about we imagine that tho
share the people will determine for them
to enjoy will be alarminsly small.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-05-09
The Convention.

The call for the Convention to DO held in
Saco, on Wednesday next, (sec call) for the
choice of three delegates to attend the Ma
tional Convention, to DO held in Philadel-
phia, on the 18th Of June, is exceedingly
broad in its terms Of invitation. 1t invites
all persons Of this Congressional District
"who are opposed to the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, to the policy of the pre-
sent national administration, to the extern
sion of Slavery into the territories, and in
favor of the admission of Kansas as FREQ
State" to come together and unite in the
selection. And the call is addressed to per-
sons without regard to past political differ
ences or divisions. AL who are sincerely
opposed to Slavery extension, and in favor Of
making Kansas Free State, and mean TO
make that opposition effective in hcapproach-
ing presidential election, will be gladly well
coined, no matter by what party name they
have been, or IRE denominated. There will
DO but two sides in the canvass this fall,
one will be occupied by the earnest, true
and determined friends of freedom in tho
territories, and the other side will DO held
by advocates of the extension of human bon
dage. Tho opposers Of the further spread
of Slavery, standing Us they do on true M
tional grounds, and proposing to net in q
constitutional and conservative manner, and
looking steadily at the great points at issue,
will meet in an expansive spirit of libcrali.
ty, all, OF whatever party name, who are
sincerely DESTROYS of preventing the extern
sion Of an institution into the territories Of
the United States ut war with tho genius
and spirit Of our constitution, and republican
liberty. Names will be held to DO Of small
account, so that men unite in tho support
Of principles. Non-csscntials will DO set
aside in order to promote the success Of the
great cause involved in the struggle upon
which the country is about entering.
In regard to the convention to be held
here, on the l4th inst, we are confident
that those who attend will Terminated with
q desire to act in the spirit we have indica-
ted, and that its selections will 60 to tho
Philadelphia Convention determined to look
upon the great question before the country
in practical point of view, and guided by
a spirit of moderation yet firmly standing
by principle, will do all in their power to
promote tho success of the cause for which
patriotic men arc so earnestly contending.
Notwithstanding the convention is called at
somewhat busy season, and the attendance
especially from the agricultural towns, will
require some sacrifice of time, yet We trust
that there will DO goodly number present.
We have before stated that, rs the trains ore
arranged, delegates in attendance either
from the west or the east, can leave the
same day for their homes. .....
In places where meetings for the choice
of delegates have not already been held, the
matter should be attended to at once. We
hope to meet many old friends on the day
of the convention.
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For the Campaign.

We propose to send tho Union and Jour
nal during the State and National Cam
paigns, commencing June 20, and ending
about tho middle Of November, Q period oil
FIVE months, ut the following rates: e
Single copies, SO cents.
Ten copies, s 500 70
Twenty copies, 1000 81
Forty copies, 1000 aI
and to the gettcr up Of clubs one additional
copy for q club Of ten, two for club Of
twenty, and three for clubs Of forty.
The interest which we feel, in common
with many Of our fellow citizens, in the
maintenance Of republican liberty, now per-
illed by the assertion of principles which
would lead to despotism moro intolerable
than that which was overthrown by our
fathers, prompts us to make this offer.
The plain, practical question. before the
country, and the one seeking decision in the
coming contest is this. Shall human slave
ry be extended Northward by tho admission
of Kansas as slave StatO' This question
we propose to keep distinctly before the
people. Opposed rs wo have ever been to
the extension Of slavery, We shall labor
earnestly to prevent the great wrong which
the admission of Kansas as q slave State
would DO to the whole country. Standing
upon the contribution, which authorizes no
extension Of an institution repugnant to ia
spirit and its general provisions, 1t will be oul
aim to produce such concert Of action
among tho patriotic and liberty loving, a,
will have favorable influence in settling
Alright, and for freedom, the great question
involved in the approaching canvass.
To the extent of our ability wo shall ex
pose and unmask the trfitorism of the lead
ers ola party who, animated by the hop
ofplunder, while declaring themselves friend
Of freedom are laboring to sustain the polio,
of those who mean to make Kansas Slay,
State. All action tending to this en-,
whether direct or indirect, we shall oppos,
and hold up to the public detcstation.
While doing this we shall cndeavor, q
usual, to keep our readers furnished with tn
general and local news and devote such por
tons of our paper to miscellaneous rcadin,
as will maintain its character rs desirabl
family paper. .t..4... st..'t
Now is the timc to act. We solicit III
aid of our friends in this attempt to eItent
our circulation. ...' %
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under whatever name, in opposing the
spread of slavery northward I? 49,
Will useless vote, cast for some Wing
who half opposes the Kansas usurpation,
and thinks It best to stop agitation just
where Shareholders wish it to stop, satisfy
any New England conscience? Will the
groundless pretence that all the respectable
Wings are straight-out," and only the
F" rif-raf," whom 1t Is benefit to lose, are
gone over to tho Republicans, in the face Of
the fact that the six and thirty thousand
who voted the Republican ticket last fall
would have averaged just as respectable in
their view as those who remained, if they
had only voted with them-will such a
groundless and futile idea satisfy any North
ern man directly or indirectly in aiding the
election off Pierce or a Douglass?-Hdrer-
hR Gazette.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-05-09
The State of Maine and its Editor.

Speaking in reference to our signing a
call for the convention to select delegates to
attend the Philadelphia Convention, John
A. Poor, Editor Of the State of Maine, says
among other things -
"This same Mr.. Cowan now signs call
inviting tho wings Of this district to meet
him and others for the choice Of delegates
to the Philadelphia Convention
These are not tho men who can guide the
public mind in times Of difficulty and dan
ger. They made shipwrcck Of their party
in Maine the moment they came into power. /"
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Tho editor OF the State OF Maine in tho
convention that nominated Isaac Reed IN
1854, made bravo speech for freedom, and
against the extension of Slavery, and ended
where every person acquainted with his
character supposed no would, in voting to
send Samuel Wells to Congress. His speech
in the Convention neither deceived us or the
people of tho district. They knew him to
DO hypocrite, and it did not need his sub
seouent vote for Wells 10 proye him such.
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ner, commander Of Fort Leavenworth, to
the Mayor Of this city, stating that he had
received orders to send troops to lawrence
TO assist in making arrests. That he did
not understand the merits Of the case, but
hoped that law and order would be main
tanned by the citizens.
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Caucus.

The citizens Of Bddefo opposed 10 the repeal Of he
Missouri Compromise and 10 the further extension Of
Free state, viii meet at the ExGIsE HousE, on Wash.
ingon street. Saturday omorrow evening" at eight
o'clock TO select delegates 10 attend the District Con-
yen,ion 70 be held In Saco, on Wednesday May llth
select District delegates TO attend the Phad slpLia
Convention. ~ order OF Committee.
BLideford May Q, 1850.
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DrLpoArrs CHOSEN. The Convention Of
the Second Congressional District held at
Lewiston, on Tuesday, selected Hon. MARX
II. DusxrLI, of Norway, 7. A. d. FrssrS.
pry, ESQ.,, Of Auburn, aud JONATHAN Ross
ESQ, Of New Sharon, as delegates to the
Philadelphia Convention.
The Convention was well attended, and
the proceedings spirited and harmonious.
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Police Records.
ny JUSTICE vALrs.

ny JUSTICE TALEs.
May LIST. Terrence 0'Brian, drunken
ness, fined 81 90 and costs.
May ID. Jeremiah Coverny, illegal alc
Of Intoxicating liquors, fined SIS 90 and
costs. Appealed. .,
May Sth. James Broadstreet, drunken
mess, sentenced to pay $500.
May 7th. Daniel Jcllison, larceny, plead
guilty, fined ga As. Committed.
May 7th. Daniel Whitehead, drunken
ncss, fined 81 90 and costs. r..s.
May 7th. James o'Bicrncs, assault and
battery, fined 81 90 and costs.
nv JUSTICE MASON.
May Sd. Ambrose Ross, assault and bat.
terry, fined 81 90 and costs. la
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Tnx ScnooL MExrrSc. Tho adjourned
meeting Of District No. 4, in this city, will
be held this friday evening. at Beethoven
Hall. Tho rnccting was put over to give
time for confederation Of tho proposition 70
build new School House.
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CAUCUs---SACO.

The citizens Of saco opposed to the repeal Of the Mis
souri, Compromise, and TO the further extension Of sav
cry and In favor Of the admission Of Ksnsas ~ fres
STATE will meet at the Tosn Hall, Saturday, at
O'Clock p. TO select delegates 10 attend the Csngres
sonal Convention, to be held In saco on Wednesday
May H.
by Order of Town Committee.
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TIL E ION
JOURNAL.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 0, 1856.
Fir., Di.,rIe. Congressional ,c..ve.-

Firss District Congressional iCsnvc.-
ties.
The people q the first Congressional District, with-
gu, regard to past political differences OF dr,lOns, who
are opposed to the repeal Of the Missouri omprouise
to the policy Of the present Adminis.raon, TO the
tension Of slavery Into the Territories, In favor Of the
admission Of Kansas Tnrr State, and Of restoring
the action Of the FEDERAL Governmeut V the principles
Of Washington and Jefferson" are requested 10 send
delegates to Convention TO be held In the Town Hall In
saco on Wednesday, May 18th, at l.2 o'clock p. NJ,
br the purpose OF selecting three delegates 10 attend
the National Convention 10 be held at Philadelphia, on
the lIh Of June, to recommend candidates 70 be sup
ported for the oces Of President and Vice President Of
the United States. ll..........
Raj, or REORGANIZATION. Every town Will be enti-
lied 10 two aeeeates Towns, having 1900 Inhabitants
N three-hayng $500 70 four,-350o TO hve,-5o00 to
si,,-snd 5000 and upwards 70 eight delegates.
LOUIS o C0wAN, l....
JEUEDIAH JEwEIT, District
ABRAHAM 0ILPATRICK, III
JAMES MORTON, Committee.
ALBERT sAND0RN,
Nh. The nnt District Is composed Of al the towns
In The County o York. and the towns Of scarborough
Cape Elizabeth, westbrook, Gorham, standlsh, Bah.
vn Sebago, Naples, and the city OF Portland, In the
County Of Cumberland.
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H>ghe Second Exhibition Of tho Maine
State Agricultural Society, Is to be held on
the 18th, %, 30th, and 3lst Of Octobcr.-
place not yet designated. Tho list Of prem
iums, &c.,is publAhed In pamphlet Of 60
pages by the State printer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-30
JOSEfa MAYO, Trustee.
Sale conducted by GoDDIN X AppERsos,

(tHEsTEKEiELD LAND FOR SALE
~ BY virtue of three seTeral DEGREES of Chester.
heid Circuit Court at the last r, we shall offer for
sale at Chesterfield Court House. on NJ ONDAY. the
iIn feDIuary next, tCountJ Court day. the greater
part OF the Real Estate of which Benjamin Graves
died seized, to wit: st
The dover Tract containing 725 acres living ON the
south side OF Swift Greek, mile from the Court
house. On this Tract are the buildings late the res
ldence OF Capt Graves, and though present good
deal out OF repair, they scale afford accom-
modaton for large family The quality of the land
Is good, There lsa good proportion of Wood Land
and some Low Grounds on the creek which constr.
tutes the boundary for considerable distance The
Clover Hill Railroad passes along the southern nor.
der, ahord1ng ready market for wood and timber
and the distance TO the watering station at Proctor
creek on the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad is
four miles by good road. The situation il healthy
the neighborhood good and the convenience TO the
courthouse, churches schools physicians mills black.
smiths and wheelwright shops and to the Richmond
and petersburg markets. each about Is miles distant
both by railway and county roads and to Port Wal.
to be met with.
This tract viii probably be sold in one body though
1t may readily be divided if it be found to suit the
views of buyers
in the same nelshborhood much of it adjoining the
DOVER tract will be offered at the time in seye-
raj parcels. There no buildings speak of bat
an abundance of wood land, from which but little
timber has yet been taken and lying Immediately on
the railroad it's valuable that The creek
affords considerable water power, and there is an
abundance of stone of good quality.
TERMs-Credit of 6, IL, 10 and "a months equal in
stalments, secured by bonds with good security and
by retainer of title. Cash required to the amount
of expenses only
Persons wishing to examine the premises are invi-
ted to do So and obtain the necessary directions
at the Courthouse
SAMUEL HANCOCK,
TEEEERGnN
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SAMUEL HANCOCK,
JEFFERSON HANCOCK
r. w. FLOUREOY,
ia I7-d2awGctd Commit as;oners


VAL u A Is L. Il LAM IN .CHESTEK.
FIELD, FOR SALE.-By virtue of decree of
the Circuit Court of Chesterfield pronounced at the
last term, will offer for sale TUESDAY, the 9Th
day of February next, if fair, otherwise the next
day, at the late residence of T. H. Brooks decd, or
part of the land by, all of the Real Es
tate of said Brooks Except the homestead which has
been assigned to Mrs Brooks her dower consisting
of the following parcels:
The Log Castle tract, lying on Swift Creek and
Tomahawk, containing 593 acres including the addi-
tons made to it from VIM. G. Elan and others A
large proportion Of this tract probably onethird
more, consists of low grounds of very fine quality,
and well drained. part of the swamp, and also OF
the upland, is still in original woods and there is
good deal of pine, of secondary growth. There ia no
dwelling on this tract but large barn and other
farm buildings 1t will be sold entire divided, az
may be deemed best on the day.
The tract, formerly Elletts containiu IS acres
the Hundred road, by Tomahawk Church, adjoining
or nearly adjoining the above, with public road
from to the other On this is small dwelling and
other houses with orchard and well of good water
afording convenient site for residence These
two tracts, together, would make valuable planta
tion.
The neighborhood is healthy and good the distance
is Is is miles of Richmond ii from the Court
house. and about four from the Midlothian Station
the Richmond and Danville Railroad.
One of Mr.. Brooks sons will show the premises to
any wishing to buy.
TERMsA liberal credit for the greater part of the
purchase money. secured by bonds with security and
lien the land. r. w. FLOURNOY,
ia l2--d2aw&ctds Comm'r
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DUBLIC SALE OF STOCK IN VIR.
IL GINA CENTRAL RAILROAD.-Pursuant to
authority in vested by McCurdy Vowles, late
contractors upon sections No 50 and 81 of the Vir
gna Central Railroad will offer at public sale to
the highest bidder for cash at the office of Goddln
Apperson, Auctioneers in the city of Richmond, ON
the Srd day of December 1855 at IL O'Clock, A. M.
said McCurdy and Vowles became entitled under the
contract with said Company for the construction Of
sections No. So and 81 of said Company's work.
STERRITT BELL
Agents and Trustees for McCurdy Vowles &c.
ELECTROMAGNETIC above sale La postponed
until the 18th of February, 1856. de 8-tds
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- TlON.-We win sell at auction, on Friday
on the corner of St James and Charity streets Tba
Lot fronts IA feet running back ITO feet; the Dwell
Ing contains rooms all in good order and il built
after the modern style, and would suit small family
ANY person wishing to invest money in Real Estate
woua 90 wei! to attend the sale. There is also an
excellent well of water in the ward N
TERMs--One-tbrd cash, one -th1rd in 90 davs ons
third In mouths title REFINED till last note is paid
Sale conducted by f
BAKER, PLEASANTS l. CO..
ia 8---tds Anctionaar.
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CRAIG ALUM SPRINGS, Craig County
~ VA.-The proprietors of these Springs, which
have for some time past enjoyed very favorable re-
putation in the counties surrounding them have been
induced to put the water in barrels for the convent
ence of 1nvalds IN other sections.
For the present, the price is fixed at a which
Its healing virtues beyond question. The fol.
lowing certificate from Dr. Carper, leading and we'll
known physician in Boetonrt county is selected from
many OF equal respectabillty and force:
FINcAsTLE, BorEToURT Co., VA-}
July 18th, 1856.
Having been called on by the proprietors of the
Craig Alum Springs" to express my opinion of its
medicinal virtues hereby state that have examin-
ed the analysis Of the water, made by Prof Boothe of
eases requiring tonic alternative seton on the sys-
tenn and can further state that have known some re-
markable cures effected by its in scrofulous aec-
lions and diseases of the digestive organs.
Samuel M. CARPER, MD
The water has been analysed by Professor Boothe
of Philadelphia, who says
"a mineral spring of such richness and quality "a
the Analysis indicates will prove valuable aid to the
physician: It's position in the healthy mountain, re-
sulphur and other well known springs of the State
confer higher value upon the Stipulated Cbalybiate
OF Craig county. Very respectfully. .
Erupsve diseases, arrangement of the liver. dys.
pePsa 1c have yielded to the power of this water,
This very valuable water is for sale in barrels at
very 10" Psi FGhe q 1App CO.. prn,,,t,
- 90 agents Tor the Proprietor
COOP NEWS FOR THE AFFI.If,TEn.
DR. PuLLERS COMPOUND TOLU-The
aooFe preparation ls one the most pro mpt and Ell
Gent remedies IN cases of Catarrh Bronchial Aec-
uons, Colds, Coughs Hemorrhage of the Lungs. and
IN iseI all aneetions OF the Throat and Chest that
car De resorted to- In its use no deleterious effect
need be apprehended, whilst it frequently effects
cure like charm. ~
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail. nv
JOHN FULLER, M D.
rh .u. nahfax Street Petersburg, Va.
Inc following gentlemen have given certi6cst.s an
20 tne eincacy OF Or Puler's Compound Tolu copies
Jos Noilner: NJ D., of Petersburg; u. Y. Gate. I
r ~. MOTHS, Wesley Gngg John w Leath Samuel
ersWiord- ana T. c. Murphy, of Petersburg
ror ssle In this city by Duval L. Norton. Dove 4
20. :. d. Wood and A. Bodeker Main Street and r,
%. Inomas and White L Harris Broad Street.
NOTICE. Whaling to reJace cn- ,;,.E
: on Fancy Dress Goods, we will for the next tive
oner at cost for cash. entire stock Of
goods CONSISTING In part of Printed and Figured Mons
lines; French and English Plain and Plaid MEN,
Pleid, Striped and Brocade Silks, with many a.ss,
styles suited TO the present season.
bINFORD. MAYO L BLAIR.
We take this opportunity to request our cp.,o,.r.
whose accounts have been standing six uaoutbs Ia
mako early settlements ~
j. I---dGets B1NFORD, MAYO BLAIR
WROUGHT NUTs.--A full assortment of
w the above, In store and for sale cisai BY
cLARK6ON 4 Anderson,
j. Is No ifs Main ct
BALNfEfTO TWIsT fVHAICiI, 6.ias
" DuvxE / MORTON pussi.ss
Jan iosh ssA Nssn ~.
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BY Baker, PIeasants & Co.
r WILL SELL AT AUCTION. On Rpr

WILL SELL AT AUCTION ON FRI
Il DAY, LIST day of February, commencing at no
O'clock. my entire stock of Drugs, Medicines, Dive
Sums, WINDOW Glass, &c; together with large va
rety of Fancy Articles. 80 "
All fresh and desirable goods, having been selected
by me within few months expressly for the city
trade. ~ WAC city
The lease and good will of my store, corner of Main
and 18th sts together with the whole stock of goods
will be offered whole. for cash. at 10 O'Clock nre
cisely If sale is not effected. | will then proceed
to close out the stock in lots to suit purchasers
WIN. F. NOEL.
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BY Larue q 9ai1e-
AAIR -.-.--. = -,

IN NIGHr eal,1,. ycaeser lst, 16o9.-TO .
cur store, No "A Main street, lara sssorfnsnf ~
staple and Fancy Goods, embracing simo~t sverv a.
acIe N the fancy line, and suitable or he ely snl
ALSO-Will be offered an extensive stoek ar IN.
hsh Gold Patent Lever Watches Gold AMOR M
inders .As SyS
,ALSo-A splendid lot Of Gold Plated wsseh,. ~
e together with large stock Of Double Barrel
Country Merchants would do wen to sstend the.s
sa.es - great bargains may be expected. 0oode
"sranted to be ~ represented.
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