The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-01-04

Elias Parcher, Saco.
John B. Roberts, Marlborough.
Charles W Shaw, Berwick.
Tho first Traverse Jury retired under the
direction Of officer Joseph G. Goodwin Of
North Berwick, and the second under the
direction of officer Phineas Libby Of S.co.
The following are in attendance as Super.
numeraries:
Oscar Small, Limington.
Horace Smith, Kcnncbunkport.
Lyman Smith, Alfred.
Oliver Titcomb, Acton.
John b. Varney Excused first day. South
Berwick.
Alter the above preliminaries, the Court
very pleasantly extended the compliments Of
the season to the members of the bar, wish.
ing them each and all present "happy new
year," and many more to come; and ALTO in.
formed the bar that the time Of the Court
was so arranged that the term could continue
as long as any parties are ready for trial.
The Clerk then proceeded to call the dock
ct, which occupied all of the first day.
Second Day.-The first cause presented to
the jury was No. l6s. Jane B. McKenney
vs.. Samuel ii. Sawyer.
Action for money had and received to
plaintiffs use--thc same having been collect
cd by the defendant on n note, the property
of the plaintiff, as she alleges. Defendant
denies receiving the money, and also that the
property of the note was in the plaintiff
Verdict for deft.
Appleton for pltf. Howard for def.
Aspccial dispatch to the Boston Journal
Of Tuesday says:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The President wished to appoint General
Scott Us Secretary Of War, but Floyd and
Thomas protested against it, and Mr.. Holt
was appointed pro tenn. Treason is check
mated In the Cabinet, and hopes are enter
tanned that the laws will be enforced.
In the House Committee to-day, Mr.. Mill
son of Virginia intinated that If the North
did not guaranty slavery in the Territories
south of the Compounds line, and in the ter
ritory to DO acquired, her citizens would re-
grot ii. Messs Morse and Corwin replied
in u spirited manner to the threat.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. A report that
Gen. Scott has been appointed Secretary Of
War in the interim has caused much indig-
.nation among the secessionists, who are full
ly aware that he fayors extensive military
prcpartions. The truth is Postmaster Gen.
cral Holt is in temporary charge of the War
Department, and is attending to his duties
there tonight. Gen. Scott has not been eli
thcr to the Presidents house or at the Office
of the War Department to-day.
Nlessrs. Thompson and Thomas were at a
Cabinet meeting to-day, although 1t was
rumored that both had resigned.
Many groundlcss reports arc circulated,
which serve to add to the already intense ex-
citement.
Mr.. Bingham of Ohio offered bill in the
House to-day, which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary, looking to an
increase of the powers of the President to
enforce the revenue laws.
Among the dispatches to the New York
Tribune from Washington, under date Of
Dec 3d., are the following:
THE SOUTH CAROLINA rosTMAsrrRs AND col
LECTORs.
Secretary Holt has addressed circular to
nil Postrnasters in South Carolina, requiring
them TO answer whether they intend to rec
ocuize the authority of the United States.
and discharge their duties under the laws
II they reply negatively the mails will BE-
stoppcd. No resignation has yet been re-
coiyed from Mr.. Hugcr, Postmaster Mt
Charleston, and the Government is perform
ing postal service for people who repudlate
irand appropriate the revenues to their own
use. as is now publicly avowcd.
MIR. Colcock, Collector OF Charleston, is
sues papers and clearances in the name OF
south Carolina, which render every vessel
sub;ect TO seizure, being entirely illegal
All sbipowncrs should know that such docu-
msnts cannot be recognized, and they incur
risk of confscation for violating the reve-
nue. laws.
THE COMMITTEE OF TuIRTY-rHREI.
The Committee of Thirty.three yesterday
adonted Mr.. Adamss proposition to admit
Sew.Mexico, the following five Republicans,
dissenting: Mc~r. Kellogg, wshbnrne,
Morrill,, Tappan, and Robinson i was
sustained by Mcssrs. Adams. Campbell, Cor
win. Curtis, Dunn. Ferry. Howard. Humph-
rey. and Window, together with Mcssrs.
B;rch of California, Bristow Of Kentucky,
md Winter Davis. The rest Of the South.
who were present, voted adversely; This is
,hs utmost concession the Republicans are
willing to make, and il does not command
their United support now. Mr.. Adams pro-
posed it in patriotic spirit Of Cancellation,
.ncb obstinate purpose to refuse any advance
ms had been charged. Before this proceed.
inc. Mr.. Nelson substituted Mr.. Crittendcns
nroposition, already Published, for his own.
Mr.. Corwin moved to amend Il by striking
out the clause recognizing and protecting
Slavery in the territory hereafter to be &C
quircd south Of the Missouri Line, [" test,