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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-02-01

No SPEAKER YEr. The republican men,
bcrs still stand firm to Banks-one or more
votes are taken each day-resulting as here
tofore. The plurality rule has been voted
down by an union Of the democrats and
South Americans several times. On Thurs
day Of last week, the President sent mes
sage on Kansas affairs, which was read in
both branches. We give synopsis of it as
follows:
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-02-01
HARRisBuRe, Jan. II

The dispatch from this place, OF Jan. 18th, sta.
ting ,ba, there was no regular candidate for U. s.
senaioship against Mr.. BigIer, was incorrect
Hon. E. JOY Morris, late Minister 10 Naples, re-
eei.ed ~ votes, being the whole strength Of the
American and Republican members, except the
one cast by Mr.. Morris, for John e. Heniker.
Mr.. Morris was unanimously nominated in
both the Republican and American caucuses, and
was unanimously sustained on the day Of cleo.
uon. The An,i.Na,iOual Administration party,
in the Legislature u Pennsylvania, is perfectly
united.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

Darn vforvScr samuel Irving, an Ir.hmsn, III.
~ years OF age died saturday al his residence
2fs Monroe street. from violence, and an inquest being
held by Coroner Conuery shown that he had been
for time suspicious Of intimacy existing between
tU wife aud Barney Birmingham and that because no
tad expressed his feelings In regard to the matter they
bad b, at him II further shown that on account
Of his domestic troubles he had taken to drinking, aud
several times bad foen ont Of bed and into and
other places by this sustain ing scveia wounds.
post mcrtem cxsmin alton showed several bruises on
the back s6es and arms which appear 10 have been In.
nicted with q club. The jury rendered verdict OF
Death from rupture OF artery and compression the
result Of injuries q, the bands Of some person unnown
DIAM VIZ vIolncr-cArroS TO BoYs-Johu Ryan, q
native Of Irelsnd sixty four years Of age died on atur
cay evening al his residence No SO Mulberry street. from
Internal hemobage, causcd by being struck in the side
with stone thrown al him, an hour two previous by
bow Il appears that deceased was exhibiting n portable
sheet target at James Slip whom gang Of rowdy boys
collected about him and abused him He called them
pick pockets and showed them aside whereupon
latter throw paving stone the old man and then
away. Decreased elt mus Oh pain from the blow, aud pro-
reeded 70 hts residence a. soon possible where he
died couple u hourt Afterwards Coroner Hills ycstev
day held inques upon the body when the above facts
were ELECTED but the OF the boy could not be as
certsipcd The Jury rendered verdict IN sccordanca
with the above statement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. IL, 1885,
Cottor-Sales to-day, 1880 bales midiling quoted ~
14c all &c. Sales for the week, 200 bales Receipts
thus far this season. bales, against Al 500 TO same
date last stock hsnc q oe0 bales Bagging
is rather higher. Wheat, red, 81 40; white 81 As.
PRoyIDEScE, Sept IA, 1885,
Our cotton market Is firm, with moderate sales. Stock
light Wool market very active aud firm, with n2hs
stock of the week. eighty thousand i've hundred
pounds. Printing clotbG-Market continues active and
prc.s tend upwards. Nearly all the goods sold yet
10 be made. Sales Of the week. sxtyseyen thousand ve
hundred pieces.
CHICAGO Sept. 1852. "
Wheat-Prices are considerably higher. Receipts to-
day, 10000 bushels. shipments TO Buffalo, 126, 600
bushels; 10 Oswego, A. 900 bushels and TO Ogdensburg
10000 bushels. CoIn-Pricss advanced under the
influence OF the Arabas sws and holders are holding
back for higher prices Sales ut AZ, 43c Shipments 70
Buffalo, 10000 bushels and 10 wego 25 600 bushels.
BuFFALo, Sept 13 1855.
Flour avors the buyer. Sales 800 bbls at 81 81 IL
for common Illinois; 50 TO Sd So for choice Ohio and
Indiana; 50 e. SO IS for extra do and Michigan IS 10
30 81 for good to double extras Wheat irner. Sales
5000 bush at 81 is for Chicago spring. 81 37 for red
winter Illinois Corn rner. Sales e5 900 bush st Csc.
Oats steady Sales IL, 600 bush. at SO 900 Barley
sales 20 hush. at 81 g. Canal reghts TO New York.
lfhc to lie for corn, and 2oiz 2lc. for wheat Re
cepts In the twenty four hours 10 to day s.
bufh wheat Is 3C4 bush corn, and % 428 BUSH oats
Canal exports lo2 52l bush wheat and 65 osi bushels
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

account OF the fire "a Hamersley street, win be found
elsewhere.
Dr.. J. Dubois, Of New Utrecht, who contracted
the yellow fever hy attending upon the sick, died OF
the disease on Saturday afternoon.
The market for cotton and wool at Providence
continues firm. The demand for printing cloths
was active, with an upward tendency in prices
sixtyseyen thousand pieces were sold during the
week, most Of which aas yet to be manu- factured
The foreign news per Cambria and Arabia caused
holders Of cotton on Saturday to manifest greater
frmness; the sales confined to about 500 bales,
without quctable change in prices. Flour advanced
SIC. l0c. rer barrel and wheat from &c. Sc. per
bushel; the sales CT wheat the spot, ana to ar
rive Friday and Saturday last, exceeded 200, 900
bushels, taken chiefly for export. Co-.mon to
choice new white Southern, Western and Canadian
sold from 81 g 81 10 81 rs, the latter figure for
choice Canadian and red do. at 81 so, 81 SIS 81 go.
Corn also &c. Sc. higher, aud sold at Toe
7o5c. for sound mixed. Pork sold a. sl9 81, check
on the sane day. while in the usual way it closed at
$50. Sugars were active, and purchases were made
pretty freely by the trade, and by refners at fu.
ptices. Tie sales embraced about 1000 hhds.
Cuba museoyado, 10 Porto Rico, 400 boxes brown
Havana ssi 7,4o0 bags Manila for refining the
prices for all OF which are given in another column.
In some descriptions the market closed at ID. at
vance. Coffee was firm, with fair transactions at
full prizes. The sales embraced eco bags Rio,
and lbout 400 do. Laguayra, az prices given in an
other place. Freights were steady, with engage
Eents of grain TO Liverpool and London at 3d. q
SAD, and flour at 2s. IS. Sd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

CALL HM OSr-Mr. Breckenridge, the South
ern democratic candidate for Vice President. is
elcetioneering AMI speechmaking all over the
North: but where il Mr.. Dayton, the republican
candidate for Vice President lie is first class
lawyer, powerful constitutional pleader, and
might do world of service for the Fremont cause
in the South. Why not send Dayton into the South
as an Offset for Breckenridge in the North The
respected associate Of Clay, Webster, and Cal
houn, in the Senate, could not fail to be well re-
ceived, even IN South Carolina Why not, at all
events, have Mr.. Dayton deliver us one of his
great speeches in the city of New York-in the
Academy Of Music, for instance, or in the Taber-
nacle-at 20 much the ticket for the relief of the
women and children in Kansas, whose supplies
have been cut on by the administration and the
United States armys Why not Breckenridge
is at work; why should Dayton be idies Call
him out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

Honduras Gazette dated Belize, August % The follow
ing cffcal notices appear In IT," Her Maiestys super
lnendent has been pleased 10 assent to the following
passed ct the late session OF the Legislative Assembly
viz An act 10 suthorise during limited time, the
nova from the settlement OF certain aliens and other
persons under circumstances OF susp ion. An act 10
impose duty urcn all sugar, rum spirits manufac
tured In the Northern district from the fra, day or sep
TENDER, 1850, until the 2sih day Of February 1862 y
4 reward Of 5000 is offered by the council for In
formation which may The arrest Of the person or
persons who fred the Of Bezs on the nth OF July
last the executive has little doubt bu, tha, the &C, was
committed by M inccndiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

lily lnueligeuCe.
RIOT IN CHATHAM sTRrEr-suSpAy MORNING
AMrsEMHNrs.

ADJUSTMENTS.
About Two O'Clock on Sunday morning, serious riot
occurred IN Chatham street, between the runners al
schea 10 certain engine companies in the Fourth and
Eixh wards between whom arcr nonious feeling has
lsiad ror some time An alarm of ERE raised the
oonbaiants met near Duane, in Chaihsm street. Some
words passed, when stone was thrown by OF tn
raiiies Thls the signal for general melee; NUN
Der OF paving stones which lying about the street
were called into immediate requstion and for a time
our informan, s,a'es, they Few abou, Ike hastoncs
crashing against the houses breaking windows aud sic
aud ruring innocent people who were passing unsusp
cious OF apy danger. The street next mornlng was
covered with stones brick bats and fragments OF glass
The rio. continued for some time, when strong de
achucnt OF police arrived ar finally seeded in dis
rcrspg the mob that had collected and srrcsng three
Of The alleged rioters. The prisontrs brought be
fore Justice osborn Of the Tomhs, yesterday ard gave
their ma mes Isaac simmons Robt j. Brown and John
puver They all locked up by the Justice 10
q charge Of riotous conduct
me nav YORK VOLUNTEERS will celebrate the ninth an
uversy OF the surrender OF the city Of Mex CO. this
dav Nv rai drcss parade al the Mercer House, dinner
nj tic Florence Hotel al 81 r M aud attendance
ore ~ The theatres.
or yoR Bosros The OF The Metropolitan Regatta
club who arc to row The great Boston on saur
dav next with the best oarsmen OF ST. John, N. y ,
will leave for Boston board the steamer Connect
this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

EscAPED THROUGH Political TRIcKERY.-In
our telegraphc reports Of the late X. N. and de-
mocratic battle at Baltimore, II is said that " the
greatest offenders escaped through political
trickery." Thus |, appears that the short boys
are not limited in their political influence, and
exemption from punishment to the model corpo-
ration Of New York, but that even Baltimore
enjoys something Of this peculiar luxury. The
next steps in our political progress are fore
shadowed, perhaps, In the San Francisco vig-
lance Committee We must wait for the millen-
ium little longer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

The RELIGIOUS ELEMENT IL THE COMING RE-
voIrTroN.-The religious element in The prcsen,
contest between the supporters Of Mr.. Fremont
on ono side, and Mr.. Buchanan on the other, Is
one OF the most significant facts of the day The
protest Of the three thousand New England cer-
gymen against the course OF Mr.. Douglas in the
Senate three years ago was a considerable fact in
It's way; but the two great organs Of Christianity
ard political morality on the question Of the pre-
sent day, are the press and the churches and not
30 much the paupcr parsons The religious press
Of this city alone issues two hundred thousand
sheets per week and with the exception of some
ten or twelve thousand the whole of this vast in
fuence Is against the atrocious and wicked poll
cy OF the administration, the democracy and its
nominee, In relation 20 the forcing Of slavery up
on Kansas at the point Of the bayonct. The
power Of the religious press in all the free States
Il immense, and IL has been most active during
the past three years IN preparing 'he minds of
the members OF the churches, of all danomiua-
lions
The other organ Il found in the church organi-
zation OF the various scots There are in the free
States some four or five thousand churches be-
longing to the Protestant and Catholic organiza-
lions. They have probably Eve millions OF com
municants, Of which number at least million
and half are voters. This vast force actuated
by religious motives on the Kansas question, is
coming out agains, Buchanan and the admins
tration az II never did before. II is great elc-
ment. which has never yet been thoroughly
awakened in any political contest in thiscountry.
Hence, therefore, in these facts we find clue
10 The real causes at the bottom OF the recent
elections in Iowa. Vermont and Maine. There
must be something else beside mere political
causes TO have brought about these overwhelming
changes--tbese sweeping revolutions.
This element. now for the FIRST time thoroughly
awakened, Is quiet, modest, unobtrusive
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

HEAITH OF THE CTY-We are now in the
middle Of September and the apprehensions felt
with regard to the appearance Of the yellow fever
amongst us, have not been justified by the facts.
On Staten Island the disease has nearly died out,
and at Fort Hamilton and Governors Island
it is also on the decrease. From the facts
which have been disclosed in the inquiries set on
foot concerning it during the present season, it
is plain that by little care and foresight, the
deaths that have already occurred from IL in
those places might have been prevented.
Against the alarm created in towns and cities
near US, we have the gratifying fact of the
marked improvement which is observable in
the health Of this city. Comparing the NOR
tality Of the week ending September Ii with
that of the corresponding weeks of the two pre-
vious years, 1t will be seen that the balance of
health is in favor of the former. The numbers,
according to the City Inspectors report, were,
1854, C8l; 1855, 503; 1856, ATS. This improve
ment is, Of course, directly traceable to the
greater attention paid to sanitary precautions on
the part of the city authorities, although as we
daily have occasion to show, much more might
closed by the Inspectors report is also deserving
of remark as being calculated to dispel any re-
manning uneasiness as to the prospect of the
spread of epidemic disease amongst as. As
we advance into September the general NOR
tally seems to be rapidly diminishing. Thus
we find that the week ending September ID
shows a decrease Of twenty-seven deaths on
the previous week. and Of forty on the week
before. OF these deaths there is large increase
of cholera infantum which consequently makes
the adult mortality more than usually small
With such data before us, we may congratulate
our fellow citizens on our having passed over the
dangers of the summer with less amount Of
mortality than we have ever before had to re-
cord. The most gratifying feature in all this is
the fact that this Improvement appears to be
steadily progressive, year after year. and that,
too in spite Of the large additions that have been
made to our population.
Under such circumstances, the attempts made
by rival cities to divert the trade Of New York
into their own marts, by spreading exaggerated
reports as to the state of the public health here
must always fail Of their purpose. The efforts
made in this way this season had for few
weeks, partial success but buyers were soon dis
abused of their error, and soon began to flock
into the city from all parts. Since then our
merchants have all been doing fourishng
business and it is remarkable fact that at no
former period has the trade Of New York exhi-
bited so much healthful activity, OF made such
generally profitable returns, as during the present
season. II is proved that the peculiar site and
other local advantages of our city must, even
in spite Of the mismanagemcnt and neglect of its
local government, protect it from extensive visi-
tations of epidemic disease.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

PmLADEtPHA, Sept. a. 1855.
The weather Is very fine, being mild clear and plea
tant and usual the city is almost deserted by all the
working people having repaired to the country
Over 100 persons started from Camden last evening,
in the car to Atlantic City, being the last excursion for
the season TO that charming watering place.
West, who stabbed himself after killing hs vile, is
covering fast in the Pennsylvania Hospital where he 10
at present. lie will be removed tomorrow to Moyamen-
ainS ison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

element. 1t does not run about the
streets getting up torchlight professions,
swearing, cursing, and employing other low,
beastly, brutal and vulgar means to get up an
unenviable democratic notoriety. No, this ele-
ment only manifests itself in small, still voice
until the day of election, when it will appear at
the polls, overwhelming the opposition and
sweeping everything before it with resistless
force
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15
Great Fremont Demonstration

TRENTON, N. J., Sept. II, 1855.
Fremont meeting was held on Saturday afternoon in
Bucks county Pennsylvania near this place. From eight
TO ten thousand people present. and thorsaes
wagons were the ground. There grea. display
Of banners, &c /, and the enthusiasm was uIbounded.
The Fremon,ers Of this place holding nightly meet
ipgs and the democrats are about commencing en-
mated Campaen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

RowDYIsM OF BALTmoRE-The sontagioa Of
the late ruGianly scenes at Washington, and Of
the border ruliianism which oyershadows Kansa
appears to have broken out rather violently
among the Fillmore and Buchanan politicians a.
Baltimore One day we are informed that
Fremont meeting there is violently broken up by
a set Of rowdcs or patriots, whose knowledge Of
the constitution i about equal 10 their knowledge
Of the Koran; and the mex; day we ore informed
Of O regular bloody battle in the same thriving
and hospitabls city between detachment Of
Filmorites and gang OF the "unterriled demo.
crazy From the violence OF the fight and the
deadly animosity which seems to have controlled
thee parties in It, We fear that there Is but little
hope Of fusion between the Know Nothngs, or
American Order. and the apparently blood tbirs-
" democracy upon Mr.. Buchanan or Mr.. Fill
more Nations 90 to war to conquer o peace:
hut when democrats and Know Nothinus 20 10
fighting on the eve o. Presidential election n
signifies anything but peace. We really fear that
that Baltimore light ID bad omen for tho demo-
crazy. and that they viii not be able 10 mako
much out Of the Know Nothings
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

SENATOR CLAYTON GIVES IT UP.-Hon ]. NJ
Clayton. Of Delaware, has IL appears written
letter 10 the Nofion0i Kteli,Go,ce al Washington.
declaring bis intention to express no preference
That's very quccr. Ir. Clayton i a X. N, and
w. Fillmore isaK n. Why abandon Mr. Fill
more in this last extremity, when be wants 80
badly The vote q Delaware for beginningH Mr.
Clayton evidently gives IL mp lie he's heard o.
the Maine election.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15
L Ii T. l. A r e 8 T NE VS..
BY MAGNETIC sNp PRINTING TElEsslpH..
Later from Kansas.

CmcAGo Sept. Il, 1856
Private advces from Kansas City FURNISHED by mers
chant who arrived here 10 day direct from Kensas
nouncc that Lane about to attack Wesport Kausas
City AMI Independence. Ao that the free State men hac
surrounded Richardson's forces north Of Lawrerce and
cut of his retreat and hs means Of getting reinforce
ments Governor Geary had arrived at Leasenworths
had consultation with General Smith, aud would pre-
coed to Lawrence IN u few lays.
CHICAGO, Sept. IL, 1853.
The St. louis Democrat OF yesterday, announces thas
General Richardson taken prisoner by the free State
north OF Lawrence, and carried before General
Lane, who restored his and sent him back under
an escort Great CONSERVATION was exhibited AZ Leaven-
worth, in consequence o. Ito runors of an attack by
lane. General Smith had cent four companies TO protec3
the town Lane meanwhile, stu at Lawrence, With
no intention of leaving hls position.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

Boston, Sept. IA, 1858.
The steamship Cambria arrived here at O'Clock this
morning, and the Arabia this evening. The mails
were despatched in the night train, due In New York
about o'clock on Monday morning.
Our English fes contain nothing OF importance nos
embraced in the Halifax des patches
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

BUTTONS NEW TffF AFRg, Broadway opposite Bon
ssrses-H exs,4 u0oN.--A koLASD FOR An OLIVER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

rORERy THEATRE }owgrY--LIFE ~ New YoRs
My no IA, or TIE LAST or gEE PoLLYwoGs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15

ACADEMY OF Music, Fourteenth s',-IrAIrAs osEaA
HoRAA
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-02-23
TORTOISE.SHELL

What is called the tortoise-shell, is not, as is gen.
orally supposed, the bony covering or shield Of
turtle but only the scales which cover it. These
are thirteen in number; eight of them fiat, and
five a little curved. Of the fiat ones four are
large, being sometimes q foot long and seven
inches broad, semi-transparent, elegantly varie-
gated with white, red yellow and dark brown
clouds, which are fully brought out when the
shell is prepared and polished. These lamine,
as | have said, constitute the external coating OF
the solid ur bony part OF the shell, and q large
turtle affords about eight pounds Of them, the
plates varying from an eighth to.ansquarter Of an
inch in thickness.
The fishers do not kill the turtles; did they do
so, they would in a few years exterminate them
When a turtle is caught, they fasten him, and
cover his back with dry leaves or grass, to which
they set fire. The heat causes the plates to sep
arate at their joints; a large knife is then care
fully inserted horizontally beneath them, and the
lamina lifted from the back, care being taken no,
to iniure the shell by too much heat, nor to force
it oft until the heat has fully prepared it fol
separation. Many turtles die under this cruel
operation, but instances are numerous in which
they have been caught a second time, with the
outer coating reproduced; but in these cases, in.
stead of thirteen pieces, it is a single piece.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-02-23
Prom the Evening Post.
MY HOME.
ny MRS. NORTON.

| have tasted each varied pleasure,
And dIu * of the cup of delight;
| have danced to the gayest measure,
In the halls of dazzling light;
| have dwell in a blaze of splendor,
And stood in the courts of kings;
| have snatched at each toy that could render
More rapid the fight of Times wings,
But yainly I've sought for joy or peace,
In that light of life and shade;
And ! turn with a sigh to my own dear home
The home where my childhood played
When jewels are sparkling around me,
And dazzling with their rays,
| weep for the ties that bound me
In IiGe's first early days.
| sigh for one of the sunny hours,
Ere day was turned to night
For one Of my nosegays Of fresh wild flowers,
Instead Of my jewels bright.
| weep when l gaze on the ~scentless buds
Which never can bloom or fade;
And l turn with a sigh to those gay green fields.
The ZONE where my childhood played.