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j. 3. FERGUSON, JR., g. CO.,
No. Pearl ST., Richmond,

y. 3. FERGUSON, JR., B. CO.,
No. 0 Pearl ST., Richmond,
Importers and J0bberS Of Dry Goods,
RE receiving, and will In few days have store,
II their entire stock of SPRING AND SUMNER
GOODS. to which they would call the attention Of city
and country dealers, embracing, in part
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestngs-all grades;
White Cambrics and Muslins;
Irish Linen Linen Sheetings and Diapers;
Black and fancy Silks, and Satin de Chine;
Silk Linen, Cambria and Lawn Handkerchief;
Embroidered Collars, Sleeves and Lace Goods;
Ladies' Dress Goods, Berages, Muslins Lawns;
French Kid and Silk Gloves in great variety
Taors' Trmmings-bestq quality
large portion Of the stock of goods has been re-
Gently bought for cash, and part is Of our own i'm
Cash.
sS3" Special attention given to the Hosiery Depart
ment having one floor exclusively for goods OF that
c.ass. Richmond. March H. lS5S-ly
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RICHMOND. october LIST, 1857.
s4s- have been using "SEupLE's INgALLIBIE BA-
KING PowDERs for some two years. ana ieei no hesl,
fancy in saving that have been more than pleased
with IL and regard il as vastly superior to any least
Powder it has ever been my good fortune to try,
d. BAKER, JR.
CHesrERvIyLD County, May 20, 1858.
DR.. ]. w. Garhck--Dear Sir: After keeping house
for several mouths and being frequently foiled IN
making Loaf Bread, was induced to try your SEN
pLE's BAKING PowDEs. Since then have had SO
little trouble and so rarely fail to have good bread,
much. as have in constant use your Invaluable
Powder more than year. HENRY d. HALL.
BRuIXaroS, King aud Queen CO., Va, May 8.
Dr. Garlick--Sir: Having constantly USED your
"SsMpLE's BAKING POWDER" since its origin, ana BE-
ING more than pleased with its efficacy, readily pro-
nounce it theibest of the many kinds have been IN
the habit of using. Very truly, YOURS u
cSy- For sale BY all Druggists and Grocers'
D;obp Anu 1S5S.
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MACON MAkING.-The subscriber hay

WAGON MAkING.-The subscriber having
w put up q new shop and otherwise increased his
facilities for more enlarged operations would inform
the citizens of Saunton and Augusta county, that he
is prepared to manufacture all kinds of Wagon Work.
Farming Utensils &c., the cheapest terms, and In
the most substantial and workmaplike manner His
arrangements for procuring the best dried timber can
be constructed Of the best material He viii also
keep in his employ the very best wokmen that his
customers may be assured that full justice will be done
them in all cases. He would respectfully solicit call
from persons wishing anything in his line, he feels
assured that he can make both the work and the pri
ces to suit anybody. AH cork warranted
- All kinds of Country Produce taken in ex.
change for work
RerERxscEs:-G NJ Cochran, VIM. N. Tate, $.
E. Clarke, George Poage, Col VIM. A. Bell, George
WEIGH, and any others acquainted with his work:
StauntOn, June 70. ,5s II JNO. GREGoeY.
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LYNCHBURG HOSE AND FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
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WV. W. GwATHhEY. O. n. GWArHxEY,
W. & G. GwATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

i AsVDOVA OVuAuAkDD1UN SS
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
I IBERAL Cash advances made on COnsignments-
- Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockoe Ware
house.
COL. P. A. WOODS of Charlottesyille, Va, is now
associated with us in our business. The business will
be conducted as heretofore, under the style of W.
G. GwATHNEY. w. d G. GWATHMEY.
Richmond, August 26, 1857.
1t is unnecessary the undersigned to say anything
in behalf Of Messrs. Gwathmey, as they are we'll ano
fayorably known. For himself, he would refer the
public to the farmers of AlbemarIe, and citizens Of
Charlottesville. p. A. WOODS.
August 26, ls57-tf
1858. Spring Il Summer Stock. 1858.
II NORRIS CO are now receiving tLeir Sprins
lLs and Summer Stock OF READY-MADE CLOTH
ING, consisting Of an entire and splendid assert
ment OF their own Manufacture, which the latter en-
ables them 10 give satisfaction, in STYLE workmanship
and cheipness Through this medium, they only ass
OF you Che favor OF call when next visiting our city
Country merchants will ind il TO their advantage b,
examing their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
~ 4. NORRIS CO.,
100 Main Street, Richmond, Va
~" We would also call your attention 10 our new,
extensive and seasonable stock of GENTS FURNISHING
GoODs. ,,if -4I s .f
~" Clothing made to order, at short notice.
Richmond, March II, 1S5S-ly
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEWELL'S "
Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,

Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,
WARRANTED to prevent all accidents from the
w use of ETHEREAL Oil or Burning Fluid, or any.
other explosive compounds used for the production Of
light The invention is applied to all common Lamps
and Lamp Feeders and also to the Solar Lamps, Lam
terms Binnacle Lamps, &c. invite the attention OF
the public to NEWELL'S IMPROVED SOLAR FLU
burns with clear steady light and consuming less
fluid than any other Lamp, as it consumes not only
the fund, but all the vapor arising from it while burn
ing These Lamps are applied to Chandeliers for par
lors and are particularly adapted to Churches, Facto
ries Hotels Saloons, Ships, &c Oil Lamps can De
altered to safety using the shade and chimney.
Over 1000 900 of these Lamps and Cans have been
sold since 1852, and accident has occurred IRON
their use For sale, wholesale and retail, only by
ALFRED II. REP
SS7 Baltimore st.
Also. BURNING FLUID at the market price, LAMP
SHADES aud CHIMNEYS.
Please read the following certificate OF the entire
safety and efficacy of these devices:
Mr. A. II. Reip-Dear Sir:--I have carefully exam
ined and tested the Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feed
er invented BY Mr.. John Newell, of Boston, and am
satisfied that in this application of the principle OF the
"Davy," Mr.. Newell has furnished the public with q
perfect safeguard against all danger from explosion IN
the use of the ordinary burning fluids. With this
Lamp an explosion is impossible, even with the most
careless treatment. Respectfully yours,
WIN. e. A. AIKEN, M. D.,
Professor of Chemistry, University OF Md.
Baltimore, Feb 26, 1858.
have similar recommendations from Dr. Lewis d.
Steiner Prof of Chemistry, Maryland College OF Phar-
macy DIR. A. Snowden Piggott Analytical and Con.
sulting Chemist Professors b. Silliman, ST. Charles
T. Jackson, Aug A. Hayes, John Torrey, and many
others of equal merit.
baltimore March 81. 1S58-1y
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CLOTHING TRADEi
FAIL. 1858.

nURING the past Summer We have greatly enlarg'
~ ed aud improved our House, and have now as
large well lighted and conveniently arranged Sales
Rooms as are to be found in our city. ehave made
these improvements to meet the wants OF constantly
increasing trade and beg leave to advise aohosae ana
ceiying, the largest and most desirable SToCk VI
CLOTHING we have exhibited, or to be found IN
the South We have now been engaged In the trade
in thus city for TWENTY YEARS, and having thus OBJ
tanned full knowledge of the wants of the markets.
and being more largely engaged in the manufac'
ture and sale of Clothing than any other House
in the State believe we offer the greatest naqce
ments to purchasers By every arrival we shall
make additions to our stock of all that is new and
fashionable, aud purchasers will at all times lind
complete assortment of superior quality Clothing
and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods In store and for
sale upon LIBERAL TERMS.
Wholesale and Retail departments distinct and Cd
separate floors An examination of our stock, prices
KEEN, BALDWIN Il CO.,
Richmond. Sept. 7, 1858. l02 Main Street.
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pooK BINDING. Having put up slHp 1, {

DOCK BINDING. Having put up stop for
ID the purpose OF carrying on the BOOK BINDING
BUSINESS on my own account, in all its branches,
respectfully ask my friends and the public in general
particularly my old customers during my Say at the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution tor nearly five
years. to continue their patronage, and promise sat
isfaction both In price and workmanship. will also
be prepared to make all kinds of instrument Cases,
Jewery Boxes, and Fancy Work Boxes q every des-
cription and greatest durability. Bindey nearly OPP
posite the Baptist Church.
~ Also PAPERING done in the best manner.
A. Of 1asa-om FIR pRIIEER
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DR.. T. H. & ]. c. Kinney, DR.. H. s. Echelberger &
Bro, and DR.. W. B. Young, Staunton, VIM. WitRrow,
Jr, Waynesboro, and by all dealers In Medicines
Wholesale by Purcell, Laid Co., Richmond.
July 90, '6s--eowly
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Loco Negroes Wanted

DICH DRESS GOODS.-weIhaven now open a
III splendid line of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, such
as Rich Printed French blaine, Lobe Le Robe
Valentine, and Robe guile Dresses Bayadere Va
lencia Printed and Bayadere Mousins Plaid Meri-
noes in great variety French and English Merinoes
Black and Fancy Silks, and great variety of other
new style Dress Goods, which prepared to sell
very cheap. ID. A. KAYSER Il co.
Stanuton Oct Of 1883
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ERENCH WORK s. LACES.-We would call
II the particular attention ofthe Ladies to our stock
of French Work, Honiton and Maltise Lace Collars,
YaleDcienes Laees, Linen Cambria Handkerehiefs,
(some very good for l21Sc,) Ribbons, Dress TRIM
mings Gloves, Hosiery, &c.
GS- We are now selling our goods very cheap.
ID. A. KAYSER & co.
Stanntnn Oct Cd 1858
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DOWERS' GREAT Pho ytzss =,
i TOGRAPH, AMBROTYPE d HEysSEs5gy3S'/
MELAINOTYPE FACTORY, 40. iiSs7sst
nu.o nnd .6ro thnr 49, keg11s

MELAINOTYPE FACTORY 40 eszs IN iiss3sJN
15l Main Street, RicHxoND, VA.--NSs.SIxE&8
Two hundred and seventy-fve thou
sand Lkenesses taken at this establishment since 1850
POWERS is now engaged in making Pictures of
Members of the Legislature The number contracted
for IS 10, 900.
Mr.. POWERS has introduced new style of Pic.
ture From one sitting million or more Of copies
be made each one perfect as life ITSELF and at
very moderate COST
Ambrotypes, Photographs, Das,erreotypes Melain-
otyes and every known style of Picture made, and at
the very lowest prices Warranted satisfactory, OF no
charge is made.
The public, and particularly those who have friends
in the Legislature are respectfully invited to call and
Pictures of the members of the Legislature to be
seen only at POWERS PICTURE FACTORY, No.
l5l Main street.
Richmond March II, 1s5s-lY
Q ECURE THE SHADOW ERETHE
y SUBSTANCE FADE-If you want a good Pic
ture go to wHITEHURST'S OLD GALLERY, n
Main Street, and examine the Specimens. Photo
graphs c0ored plain, made from life or copied from
small pictdres and enlarged to any size. The pure
Ambroype we warrant not to fade or easily be deiac-
ed Watson,s unrvalled Nieograph, or new style OF
Photograph Pictures, taken nstananeousy and finish
ed in three minutes. Melainotypes Panotypes and
Ambrotypes for transmission by mail This Gallery
contains two Of the largest skyghs in Virginia, and
for beauty of finish his pictures surpassed by none.
rsy- Pictures taken from A. NJ, to S p. NJ.
20" Old Daguerreotypes copied.
Richmond. March II, lS5S-lv
T ANGWORTHY'S PURE OHIO CA
IL TAWBA BRANDY.-The subscriber has been
appointed Agent for the sale of this pure american
Brandy for this section Of Virginia. Consumers and
dealers in the country have opportunity of OBJ
tanning PURE Brandy, something rarely in this
country, and vastly superior in flavor and purity to
ninetenths of the imported mixtures sold as French
Brandy. Sold in cases of doz bottles each. Price
1925 per bottle, Sl2 per case, with liberal dis
count to the trade.
W. PETERSON, Druggist,
155 Main ST., Cor. 18th, Richmond. Va
49, o 1oEo
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

A. E. HUFF,
TRAVELLING AGENT FOR THE
LynChburg Hose & Fire Insurance Co.,
AND
Merchants, Insurance Company, Richmond,
SALEM, ROANOKE CO., VA.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.-H0ME MADE AND
ID FROM THE N0RTH-As agent for Sam'l Jam
ieson Co, am selling at the room lately occupied
by Mr.. Wood, near the Post Office, d well selected
stock of new Shoes and Boots and will have made to
order by first rate workmen any article IN that line
safely say that the character of the articles and
the reasonableness fhe prices cannot fail to please
invite the public to call. VIM CRAIG, Agent
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~ IBBS' GALLERY FOR PATENT AM.
VI BR0TY pES AND PHOTOGRAPHS, of every
size and description.
DaguerreOtypes copied into Ambrotypes and made
permanent if DESIRED to life size Paper or Can
yass retaining the perfect likeness and painted by
hrst class Artists making most beautiful and desira
BILE style of Portraits. Ambrotypes in Lockes Pins
Cases and Frames of all descriptions.
P. e. GIBBS,
Corinthian Hall, Main street. below 9th, Rhm'd
Richmond, March IL, 1S53-1y
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UTHEN ARE GOOD TIMES COMING

NTHEN ARE GOOD TIMES COMING
w When the people of Virginia turn their at
tention to Home Industry. HENRY HUGHES takes
this opportunity of returning his thanks to the
public for their liberal patronage, and wouldkE
inform them that he has just received fine as-y u
sortment of Material for the manufacture of
Ladies', Misses and Children's BOOTS and SHOES,
and Gentlemen's Boots, Caters and Shoes of every
variety with neaness and Dispatch and hopes, BY in
dustry and readiness to please to merit the public
patronage.
Staunion April 81, 1858,
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MENTAL NOTICE.-WM. CHAPMAN hasre
~ moved to StauntOn. He will be found at Dr. Ar
rHgRs Office, four doors from the National Hotel when
not professionally engaged in the country.
Staunton. April 3, 1s57.-tf
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NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA
Nl COUNTY, VA The next Annual Session OF
this Academy will commence the First Monday in
September. 1858, and close the 25th of June, 1859.
In the School will be taught the English, German,
French, Spanish, Latin and Greek Languages Mathe-
mates, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, &c There is
Chemical Apparatus connected with the Institution.
TERMS.
Board and Tuition, including everything, $lS0-$90
to be paid the LIST of September and $50 the lst of
February.
For Circulars, &C., address the Principal, at Messy
Creek, Va. 7. j. WHITE, Principal.
June 20, 1858.
REFERENCES.
THE FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Rev. JOIN A. BRoADus. Charlottesville, Va.
PEAcHY R. GRATrAN, Esq, Richmond, Va.
RICHARD NJ. SMITH, ESQ.,, Va Sentinel, Alexa, Va
Col JOHN b. BALDWIN, Staunton, Va.
Maj j. N. McCUE, Mt. Scion, Va.
JONI HERRING, ESQ.,, Bridgewater, Va.
Rev. C. GEORGE, Cupeper Courthouse. Va
Rev. DABSEY WHARTON, Westmoreland county, Va.
Gov. GEORGE r. GILMER, Lexington, Ga.
RIDGwAY, June goth, 1857.
Mr.. 7. ]. WHIrE was my Assistant Teacher in the
Ridgway School during the last session. and gave me
entire satisfaction He is eminenty qualified to take
charge of School or Academy. His patience and
skill in imparting knowledge and his discretion and
6rmness in managing boys induce me to recommend
him very earnestly to all who have or wards to
educate. FRANKLIN MlNOR
~" Mr.. A. MAGILL SMITH, who is now standing his
examinations for the degree of A. NJ, at the UNIVERSE
ty of Virginia. has been employed.
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fgEAS.-We have in store aud for sale very SUI.
Il perior lot of Teas just received from the Pekin
Tea Company Cali and examine
p. N. POWELL Il CO.,
Staunton, Sept. 7,'5S. Union Hall Building.
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IN ING!! CL0THING!!l-The Undersigned are
now in receipt of their Stock Of FALL and WINTER
READY-MADE CLOTHING, whifb they are pre-
pared to sell ten per cent less than dn5 other House
We manufacture our own Clothing and are conse'
quently enabled to sell better terms than those who
buy from the manufacturers. Weinvte the atten.
ton OF buyers to our Fall Stock which will be found
complete, made of the best material and the latest
styles. Call and examine for yourselves at the old
STEINER, BROS. d co.
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NIITCHELL'S EYE SALVE, an ipfalIibIe
wi remedy for sore eyes, at
DR.. T. II. L J. G. KINNEY'S. G
Stanton Nov. g., 1858. '~"7 . e
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GAIT AND PLASTER.--Just received and
y for sale $50 sacks Salt. large sze and 100 tons
good Plaster which we will sell low for cash. take
Produce at the market prices,-Flour. Wheat, Corn,
Oats, Bacon, Lard. Butter, &c.
p. n. POWELL & CO.,
Staunton, Sept Z, 1858. Union Hall Building.
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BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE FALL
ID very nice and good assortment Of BOOTS and
SHOES for the Fall, heavy and strong just received
andfor sale very cheap. Also superior quality of
Leather and Material for my own manufacture am
ready now TO furnish ALL ladies and gentlemen, with
something neat and good for the feet.
szsy- All orders promptly attended to.
Stauntou, Sept. 81. '5s-Sm HENRY FAUST.
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tSy- For sale in Stauntou by DR.. VIZ. B. YouNG,
and DR.. T. II. L ]. G. Kinney, Druggists
Ann 121S--fm
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r EATHER-I have left in store for sale at the
l. Hardware Store of Geo. Z. Price, large lot y
Leather of my own tanning. which can recommend
as being of very superior quality. 1t consists Of Sos
Bride, Kip Upper, Black and Fair Cali, Sheep, az.
&c, all of which will be sold at favorable rates or
Cash. only.
Farmers and Shoemakers are invited TO examins
Staunton, july 81, 1858. ii. ). GALLAHR.
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TMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

i OF TEA.-FR0M 20 TO rs PER CENT. saw
ED IN THE PURCHASE OF TEA FOR CASH.
We arc selling good Young Hyson Tea at 621l cents
per pound good Black Tea at 621Sc. very best 90,
long Black at 75c superior Gunpowder Tea at and
extra fragrant "Moyune favored" Gunpowder Tea,
which we warrant as good be produced, at only
81 Csc. We also have on hand general assortment
of GROCERIES, at wholesale or RETAIL and are selling
them at Richmond prices, transportation added for
Cash. HULoI bEAIIi.
Staupton lime 90 '5S-tf
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MAGNIFICENT ATTRACTIONS

cSy- For sale by all Druggists and Grocers'
Richmond, Aug. "a, 1855.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-01-29
BIDDEF0RD, JANUARYr29, 1853.

up his article on cStuin rel statistics inncl'
easier than We did The same that be pub
lished cost rs q days labor in arranging
them % q 10 present the matter ~ We want.
ed to have it.-RepuSEean Journal.
This l. Tho veryrssson why we besook our.
selves TO our scizzors!
We PLEAD therefore
LIST. We never stole the article.
ID. If we did steal the materials, they
wero public property, and wo 20 changed all
the Journal added, as to make il our own,
by the law Of adoption!
Sd. The property has since been re stolen
from rs, carried to Portland; thence to
Bangor; and 1t may be in Belfast again be-
fore this reaches there in which cyent, we
orc "shut" Of the whole affair
4th. 1t is not often VIC get On opportu-
nifty Of tho kind-and ought to DO acquitted
on that ground I!
Sch. 1t Is the tate genius to be poached
on by mediocrity. And in the light Of this
great truth, we beg our friend to remember,
that
"Big aeas have Hiils aeas,
Aud these have less 10 bite en-
And these, IN turn, have other aeas,
And so; cd infaitRm
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-01-29
said have settled the general principles on
which the proAibit;ss swshall b framed.
- s. L.o. G.


~ AuousrA, Jan. 81, 1858. y
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Webster delivered lee.
turs on "Young America" and gave sew
sral Rotations from English prose and
poetical writers, before the Lyceum at
Winthrop Hall, last evening. The Hall
was we'll filed Notwithstanding the in
clcmency of the weather, and Mr.. Web
ster's performances gave great satisfac-
ton. Mr.. Webster is young man not
yet twenty years Of age, and has not 50
we learn, completed his collegiate studies.
His effort last evening was decidedly sue
cessful, and showed him to be a well-infor-
med writer, and graceful! speaker. His
rccitations from English writers were very
fine, indeed, We have never heard read
inss given with better effect. Mr.. w.
has fine voice for public speaking I'M
derstands fully the art Of oratory. He
has delivered his lectures and gave his
readings in anumber Of places in our
State and always to gratifed audiences.
Having heard him ourselves VIC can say
that the commentators he has received
from the press are fully mcrited. l learn
that he proposes TO visit Biddeford and
Saco, and deliver his lecture there, or give
recitations sometime during the winter.
Should he do so so, l bespeak for him a
generous receptionf from our people. The
success which he meets with would be
flattering to many ofour best and most
popular scholars and speakers.
The weather continues to be the won
der and admiration of For fortnight
past it has been, nearly all the time, most
delightful winter weather, though hard
ly cool enough to be healthy. The old.
est inhabitant has been consulted and he
says there was never such sketch offine
weather within his remembrance, and
tradition has no knowledge ofsuch mild
and open winter. Probably We are in
debted to the law Of compensations fol
the delightful SPELL" and are now re-
cciving pay for the cold suffered by u:
last winter. This morning it is as mild
and balmy as May morning. The
Maine Historical Society meets here to-
day, at the Court House. L. o. G.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-01-29
Prom ns Portland Journal and Enqsiysr.
The Trial of the Murderers,

On Tuesday Of last week, Abraham Cox
(colored) and Peter Williams, who are In
dicted for the murder of Capt. ID. r. Humph
rey, LIST mate, q. p. Smith, ID mate, o. d.
Smith, and Davis, seamen. of the Brig Al
bion Cooper, were brought before Judge Ware
Of tho U. ). District Court, for trial on the
indictment charging them with the murder
Of Q. d. Smith, in which it appears they
were jointly engaged. Hon. Geo. r. Sbep.
ley, District Attorney, counsel for the Gov.
eminent Hon. Geo. Evans and 7. II. Tai.
bot, Esq., for the prisoners The list Of ia.
rors drawn being presented 70 the counsel
for defence, the Court adjourned to Thurs.
day.
On Thursday tho trial commenced. The
jury was empannellod rs follows:-
Stephen Gorham, fryeburg, Foreman /;
VIM. Abbot, Albion; Stephen p. Brown,
Dover VIM. II. Bishop, Bangor; Hiram.
Burnham, Cherryfeld; Alexander Cushman.
Buckfeld; Albion Call, Dresden Sanborn
Dismore, Norridgewock; Loring d. Jones,
do; David Farnham. Belgrade; George
Mendon, Kcnnebunk Moses Ii. Mctcalf,
Winthrop.
After the reading of tho indictment. the
District Attorney opened the case with q mi.
mute detail OF circumstances relating to the
murder, which the government expected te
prove, and statement Of the law applicable
to the case, after which the witnesses were
called.
Capt. Chase Bryant, OF the Black Squall,
testified that be picked up ip. September.
whilc crossing the Bahama Banks, boat in
which were The prisooers and the Irishman,
Fahsy, whom be carried to Havsns, end dol