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Supreme Judicial Court.
LAW TERN, PORTLAND.

York County cases III heard Monday and
Tuesday.
Amos T. Howard Va. AFRO p. Cutting.
Argued by J. II. Goodenowand Appleton
for Deft. closed by Eastman for Pltff.
Phillip c. Davis VS.. Erasmus Davis ant
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution =
Trustee.
Argued by John Shepley for Pitt. i; CHS
holm for Trustee. r ..
Nath1. Bracket vs.. James W. Weeks.
John II. Gooden,w for Pltf. I. NJ
Hayes by Tapley, for Deft.
Diamond Littlefeld vs.. James G. Thorn
ton. ,rH .r
Action of the case for penalty under tho
statute for aiding debtor in the fraudulent
conccalment Of property from creditors.
Chisholm for Plta. Hayes,by Tapley,fo
Def.
George V. Jordan vs.. Joseph Swcctscr.
Tapley for Pltff.: Chisholm for Dcft.
Stephen Ham vs.. Josiah Ham, Admins
traitor.
N. D. Appleton and Kimball for Pltff.
John Sheplcy for Dcft.
Stephen A. Patrick vs.. County Commits
sioncrs of York County Petitioners FOL
mandamus.
Chisholm for Petitioner; j. c. Woodmar
for Respondents.
In this case tho County Commissioners
assessed damages for Petitioners land taker
by the York & Cumberland Railroad. Tit
Company appealed from the decision, and
Jury was ordered. BY the verdict the dam
ages were reduced, and costs taxed against
land owner. The petitioner denies the right
ofthc proceeding; contends that that and 9th
er of the proceedings are irregular and void
and pays the Court to issue its mandamu'
commanding the Commissioners to give hin
Judgment For tie amount Of damages origin
ally assessed.
Isaac Wooster VS.. Great Falls Manuiact.
uring Company.
Argued orally by Clifford for Deft. j.
& II. Kimball for Pltii., and n. Wells and
Leland for Deft. are to argue in writing
by Aug. 10.
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A MURDERER N CONGRESS. refusal oil
TIE HOUSE, TO INVESTIGATE. On Thursday
of last week Mr.. Knowlton, Of our State,
offered resolution in the House of Repre-,
sentativcS. instructing tho Judiciary Com
mittec to inquire into the recent murder OF
an Irish waiter, by Mr.. Herbert, member Of
Congress from California, with a view to
the punishment Of that member, il found
guilty. Mr., Stephens of Georgia moved to
lay the matter upon the table, and this vot,
was carried 20 to 20, and Investigation wa,
thus suppressed, ...,.ir.rrg
Tho vote to suppress Investigation wa
nearly a party one, between the Border
Rufian Democracy and the Fillmorites on
the one hand, and the Republicans on til,
other. Herbert isa Nebnskal locofoco of tn,
worst stamp, and his friends in Congress
and the friends Of slavery generally Their
marched up in solemn column, to prevent
an Investigation. Probably they though
there was no more harm in the killing Of al
Irishman than in numbering black man
Among those who voted to stiae was Thoma
j. D. Fuller, member of tho Eastern Dis
trict in this State .iaupI iuailr-.o
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TIE CoSrLicr IN KANSAS. We take the
following important article from the Boston
Daily Advertiser; .. r. ..... -...
In the midst Of conflicting statements, WI
have obtained authentic and certain intellir
geuce that the Congressional Commissioners
Messr. Howard and Sherman state in con
yersation that they are astonished at the
evidence brought before them proving the
wrongs Of the true people of Kansas, ani
they express their wonder at their admira-
bic self-control. There is evidence 10 indi-
cate that Mr.. Oliver himself, the third men,
Der OF the Commission, a member of Con-
grcss from the State OF Missouri, and oil
course professed inhabitant Of that State,
nevertheless joined the Missourians in their
foray into Kansas, and encouraged them to
vote there. Whitefield is obviously discour-
aged.
The United States dragons evidently I'M
derstand the true merits Of the case, as II
abnndantly evinced by the alacrity % with
which they have conducted the pursuit az
ter certain Free State men against whom
warrants had been issued. The shooting Of
"Sherif' Jones is n mystery. Ii was an
act Of which the free state government GER
tainly, and oil its friends, ~ far as can be
ascertained, was entirely ignoant, and
which is deeply regretted. Ii is neyerthe-
less believed that Jones is not so badly in
jurcd as has been pretended.
We regret to say that il is the best opin-
ion in Kansas that an armed collision be-
tween the Misourians and the Free State
people must shortly take place. Il is be-
licyed TO be inevitable. Even the Congrcs-
sional Commission will DO insulted. The
Missonrians will not respect the representa-
tives Of The national legislature. and will
not brook the cautious and proper move
ments Of the United States troops. The
people of Kansas will not rebel against the
Cnited States government. This the Mis-
sourians very well understand; and il is be-
lieved that they will very soon undertake a
cruel warfare ON their own account
In such warfare We pray Heaven defend
the right. The psople Of Kansas are law
abiding people They are now asserting
the dearest right Of American citizens; the
right to govern themselves. They submit to
tho authority Of the United States; but
they will not submit to an invasion from
Missouri. ...... .....
Shall they have only our sympathy-per-
haps not even that-in this crisis' The
18th, Saturday last, had been agreed upon
for an .ncunion into the territory. Per-
hap- even now the strife has begun.
We add IN conclusion, that the facts we
have stated above have been derived from n
private source Of unimpeachable .veracity
and undoubted authenticity.
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vhols country fomtons dztTsmity 70 the
other would have rocked with agitation and
nothing abort ofthe fullest satidaction would
have Appeared an indignant people. Is not
the indifference which has been manifested at
the repeated outngcs of border ruilanism in
part ascribable to the callousness Of the
American people to the system OF Slavery
and the benumbing influences that proceed
from II, We hear Of the murder of a Slave
with little emotion, and when the minions
of Slavery murder free white men, on ac-
count Of their opposition to thesprcad of the
system, kindred indifference is manifested.
When will this state of things end?
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NOT touch him (Sumner) but the old Dem.
ocrats and tho Democratic party. As TO
Mr.. Douglas, he should leave to him the
privilege Of the common scold, The +" last
word" That Senator had the audacity 70
venture charge Of calumny against him.
He had said that no (Sumner) had taken
oath to support the Constitution, yet was
determined not to support particular
clause of that instrument. To this state
mcnt, Mr.. Sumner gave to his face the latest
denial, saying he replied to similar charge
in June, 1854, rs reported in tho Giobe,
| from which he now read. in effect, that he
had sworn to support the Constitution as
he understood it no more nor lees, and the
clause alluded to did not impose upon him
any obligation to take part directly or IN,
directly, in restoring fugitive slaves and
vet, in the face OF all this calumny, had
been extensively circulated, discussed and
criticised by the Senator from Illinois, who
had presumed to arraign him, he wished to
give Douglas word Of advice,-toayoid eI.
PENDING himself In gusts Of vulgarity, and
endeavor to obtain that truth which Is the
handmade of wisdom, and let him remember
that the bowie knife and bludgeons are not
proper emblems Of Senatorial debate; swag-
rcring and lerocity cannot add dignity to
this body. The Senator from Illinois, well
tering in venom, had brought forth state
mcnts utterly without foundation, heaping
upon him, (Sumner) personalities ard oblo-
ouy. No person with the upright form Of
n man-(Herc Mr.. Sumner pauscd)
Mr.. DOuglas-Say it-say it
Mr.. SUMNER shall say it-no person
with the upright form Of a man, can DO al
lowed to discharge from his tongue indecent
personalities. The noisome, namclcss an
imal. whose nature II Is to discharge venom,
is not proper model for Senator. Will
the Senator take notice?
Mr.. Douglas shall and certainly shall
not initiate you in that respect. laugh
rct.l
Mr.. Sumncr-Ah! the Senator again
switches his tongue, and again fills the SEN
ate with offensive odor. Then turning to-
ward Mr.. Mason, he continued-l would
simply say to the Senator from Virginia,
that hard words arc not arguments; nor 10
scolds belong to Senatorial dignity. 49,
Mr.. Mason was understood to ay-The
Senator is certainly non eompos menhs.-
[Ianghtcr.] ..... m
Here the war of words was ended. The
galleries were densely crowded.
Adjourned.
IIousE. In the House, q bill was report
ed granting land to Wisconsin for railroad
purposes. An Intellectual attempt was made
to table ito against 20.
Pending the consideration of the bill, tho
House
Adjourned.
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The News from Kansas.

Under the head Of y" Important from Kan
sas," we give several telcgraphic dispatches,
by which it will be seen that Kansas Is again
in flame with intestine war. On the one
side are the Free State men, the people OF
the territory, and on the other, are Prcsi'
dent Pierce, with the standing army Of the
United States, aided by Missouri auxillia-
ries and this civil war is commenced to
force the people of Kansas to be obcdient to
the laws made by the Missouri INVADERS
The border ruilians, who throngcd into the
territory, and getting possession of the bal
lot-boxes by fraud, elected ruiiiians from
abroad to make laws for the people Of the
territory. 1t is to force these Infamous laws
upon the people, that Kansas is invaded
We quote passage from them, to show their
character -
SEC. IL. Ifany free person, by speaking
or by writing, assert or maintain that per-
sons have not the RIGHT TO HOLD
SLAVES. IN THIS TERRITORY. or shall
introduce into this territory, print, publish,
write, circulate, or cause to be introduced
into this territory. written, printed, publish
cd or circulated in this territory, any book,
paper, magazine, pamphlet, or circular,
containing any DENIAL OF THE RIGHT
OF PERSONS TO HOLD SLAVES IN
THIS TERRITORY, such persons shall be
deemed guilty Of felony, and punished by
imprisonment at larl labor for term OF
not less than TWO YEARS.
SEC. -. No person who is CONSCIEN..
TTOUSLY PP0SED TO H0Lp,NG
SLAVES, or who does not admit the RIGHT
TO HOLD SLAVES IN THIS TERRIFIC
RY, shall sit as juror on the trial of any
prosecution for the vsolntion Of any Of the
sections Of this act.
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Gen. Perry's Speech.

We copy from the Bangor Jeffersonan the
following letter in relation to Gen. Pcrry's
recent speech in the House of Representa-.
tives. All that the correspondent Of the
JefIersonian says respecting the speech is
correct. Gen. p. has has collected his facts
with great skill, and arranged them in tho
best manner to support his positions. We
hope to be able to publish the speech here
after.
WASHINGTON, April ., 1856.
Editors of Jcfcrsonian
The Speech delivered yesterday in tho
House of Representatives by the Hon. John
j. Perry of your State, is regarded here as
one of the best, If not the most able, yet de-
livcrcd this session. More of this speech will
be taken for distribution among the masses
than any yet out. 1t gives General Perry u
rank and position as one of the most able de-
baters of the House.
The speech shows that the platform of the
Republican party is National in every plank
being the same upon which Washington,
Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, jackson, Van
Buren, and Polk stood-all of them, in their
executive capacity, having approved laws
recognizing the Constitutional right of Con-
gress to prohibit Slavery in the Territories.
He shows too that the platform of the so
called democratic strait wing party, is Sec
fionai in every plank. Plank No. is We
will spread slavery all over tho Territories
or bust up the Union.,, Plank No. 9, the
whole northern people shall turn blood
hounds to hunt down runaway negroes, or
pay $1,000 fine, else, wo will dissolve the
Union" Plank No. 3, if the Missouri
Compromise is restored we will split the
Union" Mr.. p. showed most conclusively
that the Pierce platform was negro all over,
though he did not call it "Jlack," or any
other bad name, as school-boys sometimes do
for want of arguments. ......I....
Mr.. p. showed up in its true light the
stupendous humbug called Squattcr Sever
eighty. He alluded to the deceptive
phraseology Of the Kansas bill, where it
pretends "to leave the people perfectly free
to manage their own affairs =" &c
3" subject only 10 The Constitution" The
whole South holding that the Consultation
carries and protects slavery in the Terrific
ries, and that slavery is not one of "their
own affairs which they can manage in their
own way " while in territorial State, as
the Kansas bill, and those who support it
falsely pretend. Mr.. p. closed by declaring
"by the Eternal " that the Republican
party would preserve the Union from the
assaults of its enemies north or south - and
that they would hang Us high as llaman,
him whose reasonable hand should DO raised
agains. 1t. hope this speech will be read
by every voter in the country. =
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What Would DO Said ~ Warrington
and jefferson low

While the friends Of Mr.. Pierce and thosc
Of Mr.. Buchanan are wrangling about the
question which Of than ought % be nomin.
ated for the Presidency by the Cincinnati
Convention has il ever occurred TO our read
ers that neither General Washington nor
Thomas jefferson, IL they were now alive
and In the full vigor OF their faculties,
would have any chance OF obtaining that
nomination? General Washington was that
George Washington, Esquire, who presided
ut the public meeting held in l774, in Fair
fax county, Virginia, nj meeting at which
the bringing Of slaves into any Of the Brit
ish colonies was denounced rs wicked "
practice, which the citizens Of the county
earnestly desired TO SEQ entirely and forever
stopped. George Washington at that time
took the same ground in Virginia that Gov.
Robinson and Colonel Lane takes in Kan
sas now. They wanted no slaves brought
into the country. The British government
favored the Introduction Of slaves into the
colonies, rs the administration at Washing
ton now favors their introduction into the
territories; the people protested against II
a. the settlers west Of Missouri protest now
the creatures Of the government were on
one side, and the people Of the country on
the other. General Washington could not
now be nominated by the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton for another reason. He approved Of
the ordinances excluding slavery from our
northwestern territory. l.... .-.
The objections to Jeasrson's nomination
would be quite as strong. He was the an-
thor Of the ordinance which prohibited slav-
sry--the Wilmos proyiso of the day. In
his Notes on Virginia, no declares that in
the conflict between the claims Of the mas
ter and the rights Of the slave, God has no
attributes which would take part with the
master. Even the moderate politicians Of
the slave states would call Jefferson, IL he
were alive, and profersed such views, an
abolitionist.
But why do we talk Of the nomination to
the Presidency2 II Washington or Jeaer-
son were to ask the commission OF village
postmaster under the present administration,
neither could get the Office. Mr.. Campbell
would not trust them 10 open the mails, be
cause he would not find them orthodox on
the question of slavery. Neither Of them
could b. even made n tide-waiter, If his cir
cumstances obliged him TO solicit such a
place. They were anti-slavery men, eman.
cipationists, enemies Of the introduction OF
slavery into free territory.
What must be the character OF the polit-
ical association which would prescribe such
men and exclude them from even the hum
/ blest public trusts?-Nac York Erening
Post. ..
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LITER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL or THE STEAMER GEORGE LAW,
WITH s5,1Oo,coo ~ TREASURE.
Terrible Railroad Accident on the
Isthmus
NV YORK, May 4

NEW YORK, May IL.
The steamer George law arrived at II
o'clock. She sailed from Aspinwall, May
Z, A. ~, and connected ut the Isthmus with
the steamer Sonora, which left San Francis-
co April 81, with upwards Of $4,000 900 In
treasure, Of which 81 $4,000 was for New
York.
The accident on the Panama Railroad oc.
CURED on the Obispo bridge, fifteen miles
from Panama. There were nine cars and
nine hundred passengers, chiefly storage
Owing to the accident, the passage through
could not DO effected, and tho passenger,
were sent back to Aspinwall, two Of whom
died after their arrival. Next morning there
was further arrival of the wounded and
injured. At the latest adyices the wreck
had not been wholly cleared, but thirty
bodies had been taken out. There were
very few ladiesor children injured. Among
the wounded and killed were number of
the brakemcn. The only name givenis that
Of Mr.. Dalhousie, u clerk in Aspinwall,
who was killed. aos 80.
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Important from Kansas.

~. Louis, May l9.-Adviccs from Kansas
to the l4th inst, state that about thousand
men have. responded to the proclamation OF
the U. s. Marshal, and arr cncamped in the
vicinity Of Lawrence and Lecompton, their
avowcd purpose being to compel the people
of Lawrence to acknowledge the territorial
laws. .....
II is said that there are about 1900 men
in Lawrence thoroughly armed with Sharp's
rifles, and having two pieces of artillery in
their possession. They have erected breast
works and given notice that they will resist
all attempts at arrest. 100000.
Judge Fame, Of Ga, has been appointed
Sheriff until Jones Is able TO resume the du-
ties of the Office. Jones Is reported M con-
valesccnt, and is expected soon to be out
Fame, II Is rumored, has been shot at twice
while In discharge OF his official duties.
The rcquisition Of Gov. Shannon upon the
authorities Of Missouri for the return Of Rob
inson was placed in the hands of u. $. Mar
shal Donaldson and Deputies Preston and
Wallace. They left Kansas for lexington
on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Brown, editor Of the Herald Of Free
dom, was arrested while endeayoring 10 e.
cape from the Territory. Ex-Gov. Recder
has fed, hut his capturcls considered certain.
81. Louis, May 20.-A steamer arrived
here last night. from st. Josephs on Friday,
10th, bringing intelligence that large mum.
bers had responded to the proclamation OF
Gov. Shannon and the L. $. Marshal, and a
battle was anticipated shortly, GOO men were
assembled ut Lccompton. and 200 Mt Frank
lin a largo company was to leave Kicka-
poo on Saturday, for Lecompton, with two
cannOns. They are all well armed and pro-
visioned.
1t is reported that cx-Gov, Rceder succeed
ed in..making his escape, carrying away with
him considerable amount OF funds belong
ing to friends.
The Vigilance Committee Of Kansas r a..
on Saturday, took of from the steams. ~
a large Geld piece, consigned to > .vrsn"s '
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MEMOIR or REv. jazz Cu.uo,y The
Protestant churchr AN pays the following
just tribute 10 ", subject of this interesting
memoir:
hs p,emoir presents one Of the lovelicst
ana ~ .ost beautiful instances Of cheerful.
CAREFUL, and disinter sted picty and devotion
INT We have ever contemplated. No miss
ionary or martyr ever mos truly wore the
crown, than he. The annals of the Chris
tan Church can show no instance Of more
real and remarkable devotion 10 the masters
will, and tho happiness and wei are OF men.
Il is most animating and refreshing rs an err
couragcment to Others, and witness of the
presence and grace OF God in the bosom OF
his Church. '''If-
=" Rarely have we had an opportunity OF
reading a record Of 20 much excellence, 30
much usefulness, 10 much sorrow, ~ much
fidelity, and 30 much triumph"
Mr.. Chisholm, 1t will be rccollected, was
minister in Portsmouth, Va, and rs such,
remained with his people during the terrible
disease which afflicted that place and tho
city Of Norfolk last season, nursing the sick
and administering consolation to the dyinr.
until finally he fell victim to tho disease
himself. We are indebted to his b,other.
A. +. Chisholm, Esq. Of Saco, for a copy Of
the memoir. fi 0H
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POLICE RECORD.

We were unable to obtain record for
last weak. The list commences with Mon
day. May l2.
nEroRE MUNICIPAL COURT.
May IL. Nathan b. Noble, assault and
battery. Fined.
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TEMPERANCE REQUEST ny DR. j. q. Wan.
RES. The late DR.. j. @. Warren Left in
trust $1,000 to tho Massachusetts, Temper
ance Society, Of which he was President for
nearly thirty yean, for the purchase and
distribution Of publications for tho promo
ton Of temperance. The Society, at meet
ing held on the lith inst, passed rrsolu-
ton expressive of respect for the memory
Of the deceased, and sincere regret ut his
loxs. --e az ,-arrr +.l fof t rs
Mr.. Warren has ever been. firm and
true friend to the tempcnucc causc. In it,
earlier history and during its dArk~ti days,
he gave il his hearty support. lie was also
a friend to the prohibitivo movement, and
was subscriber to tho million fund.
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go WAR rHx FRAxxRs or the CONSTITUTION
MEANT nv rn CLsrsx roR Ruovst AND Ap-
DRESS. We copy tho following from the
Maine rEvangsliss, as 70 the testimony Of
Hon, John Holmes, one Of the Trainers Of
tho Constellation Of the State, upon tina,
clause Of the Constitution which provides
for rsaoyal Of JudssbY inpcaehmcn, and
address - 49,. -tr.
-. :. The removal Of Judge DAVIS IS 10 clear
+. " violation Of the letter of the Constitn'
3 ton OF the State, rs scarcely to DO mad,
.m,rc obvioas by additional evidence. Still
tho views of toe principal author OF taat in
srumrnt ON the very point in issue, will b
, OF interst. IL Is well known that Hon
: John Holmss bad more 10 do in tamins tn
= C,nsItution OF Mains than probably an,
other man. A gentleman Of high intelli
g,ncc remarked % US the other day, that b
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BETORE ;. W. LuQuES.

BEFORE ;. W. LuQrES.
May 10. Nathan b. Noble, liquor selling.
Convicted. Appealed.
May IL. Michael Norton, violation OF
Sabbath. Fined. Run away.
May II. David Wclch, drunkenness
Committed.
May IL. John Phalen, malicious mis-.
chief. Fined. .... .H..
May 10. $. j. woodman, drunkenness
Committed, 30 days.
May 81. Cyrus Boston, drunkcnncss.-
Fined SO and costs.
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CouSG. Bidwell & Mansions Dramatic
Company. See advertisement in proper col
umns.
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BEFORE ID. rALEs, ESQ .

BEFORE d. rALEs, ESQ.
May II. Thomas Doherty, liquor sell
ing. Acquitted.
May 10. Andrew McCarty, drunkenness
Fined.
May II. David WEIGH, larceny. Com
mittcd.
May lG. Albion Fly, assault and battery
Fined. ..s..
May lG. Joseph Avery, assault and hat
terry. Fined.
May 81. Matthew Bmnnon, assault and
battery. Fined.
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TIL e u n ION
EASTERN JOURNAL.
For the Campaign.

FRIDAY MORNING. MAY %, 1856.