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CHAPTER xxvI.

An Act in addition to an Act entitled "An Act
 concerning Lands."
 Be tt enacted by the Senate and Rouse of Repre- sentatiues in General Assembly convened: That all powers of attorney, authorizing the execu- tion of any conveyance of an interest in lands si tuated in this state and all convey yances of such interest, which have been or shall be acknow- ledged before the judge of any city court of any cityin this any other state of the Union, shai, if in other respects conformableto law, be valid and effectual. This act shall take effect from it's passage prorided that no suit or action now pending shall be affected thereby, and provided further, that nothing herein contained shall af- feet any title heretofore acquired in good faith, by any creditor, by levy of execution or other wise, or purchaser from the grantor, without knowledge of such defective conveyance.
 Approved, June 18th, 1861.
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1TyHE best PORTO RICO MoLAssE

All only 3S cents a Gallon, at
 T. II. RICHARDS CHEAP STORE. March 25th, 1881. tf.49
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George M. Woodruff,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, A and Commissioner of Deeds for the State ol New York. Litchfeld Conn.
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E, w. Seymour,
Henry Nj. DuttOn,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, "A Litchfsld Conn.
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NAseA ASe " bAC AduS O1 tAS ASTtCt v It"tON Prouided, howeuer, that all business which shal! be begun or entered in the court of probate for the District of Killingworth, on or before the fourth of July, 1862, shall be completed in the same manner as if this act had not passed Approved, June 18th, 1861. CHAPTER XVII.
 An Act in alteration of an Act entitled "An Act relating to the Charters of the City of New Ha- ven"
 Be tt enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre- ssntatives in General Assembly convened: SEC. l. The city court of the city of New Ha- ven shall have cognizance of all cases at law and in equity, wherein the matter in demand is not less than fifty, nor more than five hundred dol lars: provided, the cause of action arose within the city limits, and both parties live with in the same.
 SEC. Z. An appeal may be taken in all cases from any decision, judgment, or decree of sald court, to the superior court next to be held in and for the county of New Haven, in the same manner and upon the same terms as are now pro- vided in cases of appeal from the decisions of a justice of the peace.
 SEC. g. The assistant judges of said city court shall, within week after their election, take the oath provided by law to be administer ed to other judicial officers, and shall receive such compensation for their services shall be established by said city.
 SEC. 4. The jurors summoned to attend any city court in said city, shall receive the same compensation for their services as is now by law allowed to jurors in the superior courts of the state.
 SEC. 5. The court of common council in said city of New Haven shall have the same power to make orders upon the proprietor and occupants of lands or buildings fronting on any streets or highways in said city, for the removal of snow, ice, and sleet, from the sidewalks such streets or highways, as it now has, by virtue of the thir ty-ninth section of the act of which this is al teration to make orders upon such parties for making raising, levelling, paving or Tagging, sidewalks and gutters in front of said lands and buildings, and all the provisions of said thirty-ninth section, mutatis mutandis, shall be applicable to this section provided howeuer, that the lien created by said thirty y-nnth section shall be good and valid lien, if the certificate requir- ed by said section shall be lodged at any time within six months from the time of the perfor- nance of the work for which said lien is claimed: and prouided further, that said certificate may specify and embrace any number of claims for work performed in the removal of snow, ice, and sleet, at different times, within said period of six months, and that if said certificate shall specify and embrace claims for lien performed at different times within said period, said lien shall be a good and valid lien for the whole amount specified and embraced in said certi- fcate.
 Approved, June 18th, 1861.
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Mnll>iON House.
Robert M. Treat,

e SPENCER, PROPRIETOR, LIrCHFIELD, ), Ss Conn. 52
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q. Fl. IINIiiSfcr.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, "A Litchtisld Conn. Office ill the Seymour Bailding (up stairs,) South Street 52
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PUBLIC ACTS. PASSED MAY SESSION, 1861.
CHAPTER XVI.

CHAPTER XVI. An Act in addition to "An Act relating to
 Courts.'
 Be h enacted by the Senate and House cf Repre- sentatives in General Assembly eonvened: That the town of Clinton, in Middlesex county, be, and the same hereby is constituted probate district by the name of the District cf Clinton. Provided, hoUever, that all business which shall be begun or entered in the court of probate for the District of Killngworth, on or before the fourth of July, 1862, shall be completed in the same manner as if this act had not passed. Approved, June 18th, 1861.
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CHAPTER XIII. An Act rnlatinD tn Hinhwava

CHAPTER XIII.
 An Act relating to Highways. Bs tt enacted by the Senate and House cf Repre- sentatiues in General Assembly convened: sEo. l. No incorporated borough in this state shall have the power to discontinne, or in any manner impair the usefulness or convenience of any public highway within its corporate limits, which highway has not been or shall not be laid out by the borough itself.
 SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas- sage.
 Approved, June 18th, 1861.
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POLITICAL KIND FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

John Smith, against whom there were four
indictments, one for burglary, one for larce-
ny OF bank-bills, one for larceny Of silver
watch, and one other for larceny OF silver
watch, to all which he plead "not guilty"
except to one Of the indictments for stealing
watch, to which he plead guilty"
The new docket was then called.
No. 3Oi-Thomas Gordon vs.. Edwin X.
Wiggin.
The parties conscnting, this action was
tried by the Court. This suit was CON-
menced to recover damages for breach OF an
agreement to convey real estate; and to re-
cover back money paid in pursuance OF the
agreement. Defence, that the agreement
was waived, and that the money was appro-
priated by the dcit., with consent OF pltf.,
for use and damage Of the estate while pltf.
WAS in possession.
McKcnncy and Taylcy forpltf. Hayes for
def.
Continued for judgment during the term.
Eighth Day.-No. 2i7-Thomas Hobbs
VS.. Portland, Saco & Portsmouth R.R. Co.
Action to recover tho price Of wood sold
and delivered to the deis. Defence, that the
wood was not of so good a quality as tho
contract required. Now on trial.
John N. Goodwin and Taplcy for pltf.-
Eastman & Son and Howard for defts.
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II Remember that tonight friday
a concert of real merit and worthy Of q
generous attendance is to come off ut the
New City Hall. Singers and pianists ofraro
talent and acquisition have been engaged,
and people can rely on the concerts being Of
the very highest order. Mrs. KnrroS, for
mcrly Jenny Twitchell, is well-known every
where Us cultivated singer, endowed with
voice Of remarkable merit. Mr.. LoSo
stands almost unrivalled rs a pianist, while
Mis-. ADAMS, and Messrs. ADAMS and EMERSON
are all accomplished and talented singers.
Mr.. ii. NJ. Dow will also assist as pianist,
and two pianos will be on the stage. Tho
tickets are placed within tho means of all,
and we hope to see full house. A plan of
the seats may be seen at Horton, Bros, Crys-
tai Arcade, and at l.. A. Hodsdon's, Saco.
Persons can thus select their seats, and re-
ceiying checks therefor, the seats will BIO re-
served for them till whatever hour they may
be able to come. This plan will DO great
convenience for those who arc unable to
come at an early hour, but who desire never
theless, o good scat.
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To the Editor of the Union and Journal.

Sir The last gathering Of the members
Of the aourishins Temperance Society in
this city was complete success. The Meth.
odist Church was not only filed, land q
large audience is to some extent the test Of
the popularity Of cause calling 1t togcthcr,)
but the services were excellent. DR.. Colby
the gentlemanly agent Of the State Temper
ance Society, favored us with lecture (; the
choir of the Methodist Church entertained
us with singing, and the Rev. Mr.. Abbot
led up his congregation to the signing Of the
pledge in fine style. A HUNDRED AND
sEvESrY.HvE new names were obtained for
the pledge. SO the work goes bravely on.
There is much foundation for the expectation
Of success in this enterprise in the fact that
our Union prayer meetings arc not only for
promotinga revival ofreligion in this place,
but also for advancing the cause Of Temper
ancc. And where we make our cause Gods
cause, will not God prosper thar enterprise
thus prayed over! Arrangements are now
being made Tor the securing Of the services OF
distinguished temperance lecturer, and IL
our efforts are successful treat may be cI-
pected. The next meeting will be ut the ID
Cong. Ch., Rev. Mr.. Packard's, next Mon
day evening. r.
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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. THE Secession ticket
Is triumphant. AL the senatorial delegates,
and MI but one on the Representative ticket
are elected by over 800 majority.
NEw York, Jan. y. Senator Wilson will oc-
cupy only lew momets In his defense Of Mas
sschusetts against the charge Of endorsing the
John Brown raid,
The Herald says tbstthe nomination Of Mr..
Walsh as Secretary VI Legation at Paris has
been confirmed.
The Times says that Commodore Shubrick has
arrived Ut Washington, and erprres tho
opinion that South Carclina cannot bold out
long unless Georgia comes 10 her rrlief.
The Tribune has private adviccs from Charles
ton 10 the effect that parties Of minute men are
entering private houses and demanding bod
aud money, and also that Governor Ptekens
has written A letter 20 nm officer OF high rank
In the army. n native Of South Caroline, re-
oucstinp him 10 come 20 Charleston aud pro-
tect them from the mob. The officer declined.
saving that he can serve his country else
where.
.Perlsy" tsiegrsphs to the Journal nom
Washington Jan. .:
A INVARIABLY kne day has given scst 10 tho
sth of January celebration. sslutes were fired
by the government troops. and the military
made their usual psrstes.
There L great excitement In oil classes caused
By the rumor that the troops are on their way,
70 Fort Sumter. H.
ssrstaTy Thompson has certainly rssigne \
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Washington, Jan. 3, 1861

Washington, Jan. J, 1851.
We are getting familiar, in common with
every body else here, with the sounds Of threat
ened War. To-day for nearly seven hours We
were beleaguercj in the gallery ofthe Senate
Chamber unable from the press to get out, and
thus compelled to hear war alarms. We had a
desire to hear Mr.. Baker, the Senator from
Oregon, who spoke the day before but did not
then finish, conclude his speech; and as Doug
lass was also announced TO speak on the alarm
ing condition fthe times we thought II our pa
tiencc could hold out TO hear him also. Once in.
we wcrethere for the session, hedged in and
around by the crowd, the egress from the GAL
lcrics was a-job we did not care TO undertake.
Bakers speech was close and compact, and his
positions against the lledged right Of "a State
TO sece,le, and ofthe duty ofthe administration
10 enforce obedience to the. laws, fortified BY
eoplous extracts from the declarations Of Gen.
jackson, Webster, Clay and others. Preserving
hi. temper under all Interruptions from Mr..
BENJAMIN, he fairly eornered the astute lsraelite,
and disposed ofth counts in the bill OF indiet-
ment against the Republican party and the
free States in mastery manner.
Douglass commenced speaking about3 O'Clock
and continued to speak until near six, and sue
ceeled ia convincing US that all attempts here
tofore made to do justice to his character as a
demagogue, and partiran, were failures
failures inasmuch as they fell far short OF the
real truth. His speech, we hardly know on
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have to make them by and by, and before
six months passed he would venture to.pre'
dict that they would be sorry they had moi
made them before. This menace was the first
that had been made in the committee. This
new argument was, SO we learn, promptly
met by Mr.. Morse of our State-answerins
FIRST the argument Of the Southern man, he
showed that the end and aim Of the South
seemed to be not to have peace in the Union
not to stand by its present constitution and
laws, but to secure by constitutional amend
mcnts tho establishment and protection OF
slavery in territory not NOW within the
boundaries of the United States, but here
after to be wrested by wars and fillibustering
expeditions from neighboring nations. Mr..
Morse then replying to the language ofthrcat
and intimidation, said as we gather from
third parties present, that the Republican
party was opposed from the highest convic-
tions of duty to the spread of slavery into
Territory now free. They opposed it because
they believed that human bondage to be
against national right, that it was stumb-
ling block to civilization and a bar to nation
al progress, in fine 1t was cursc morally
socially and physically in any aspect it could
be viewed and that come what mdy,the North
wouldncycrconsont to further curse this CONT
nent bynationalizing slavery in the Union and
establishing and protecting beyond our pres
ent limits indefinitely South on this contin-
cnt. and standing on this high ground, and
looking upon all the consequences that tho
future could possibly open to us as the result
of our action we have no fear that regret or
any feeling but that of the highest satisiac-
ton flowing from Consciousness of having
done our duty, can follow our rejection OF
this attempt to engraft such an obnoxious
provision on the constitution. Ho therefore
for himself and his constituents was ready
to accept chccrfully and icarlcssly all the
responsibilities and consequences that could
possibly arise from his action on the measure
before them. We are sure that this reply OF
Mr.. Morse, which We have given substan-
tally, though not perhaps in the language
uttered, will be responded to by every free
man in Maine.
1t was fitting reply to menace, and a
declaration at once called for, both by frank
ness and policy, as to what will be the stand
of the people of the free States in regard to
Territory "herogfter 10 be acquired" 1t must
be free or never acquired. L. o.. c.
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.

We gave last week the organization OF the
Senate, by choice Of John II. Goodenow. oil
Alfred, as President, and Jas. NJ. Lincoln, OF
Bath, Secretary. The other officers Of the
Senate are as follows:
Assistant Secretary, Ezra G. Brett, Old
town Messenger, Increase Blake, Of Farm.
ington Assistant Messenger, j. U. Hill, Of
Sullivan.
Mr.. Goodenow, on taking the chair, signi-
fed his acceptance Of the trust committed to
him, in the following brief and pertinent
address:
SESAroRs:-For this generous expression
OF your confidence tender to you my CRATE
full acknowledgements. While assuring you
of my purpose to discharge the delicate and
responsible duties of the Chair, with fidelity
and inpartiality, must rely, in great mca.
sure, upon your courtesy, cooperation and
support. Without that aid and indulgence,
which cannot for moment doubt you will
extend to me, shall be wholly unable to
meet your expectations or fulfil your wishes.
Tho duties which we have been summoned
by an overwhelming popular expression to
perform, are of grave and important ma
ture. At this momentous period OF our
country's history, let us prove ourselves not
unworthy OF the high trusts committed to
us. Let me invoke upon your deliberations
that enlarged and comprehensive patriotism,
that heroic and sclf-sacrifcing devotion to
liberty, which animated the fathers Of the
Republic. by emulating their spirit, we
shall be enabled the better to perform all our
obligations-as well to our noble State, as to
our common country.
The House elected officers rs follows:
jos. G. Blaine, of Augusta, Speaker; G.
A. Miller, of Rockland, Clerk; +. A. Drew,
of Fort Fairfield, Assistant Clerk: Il. p.
Parchcr, of Bijdeford, Messenger; Otis w.
Means, of Machiasport, Assistant Messenger /;
S. q. Chadbourne, of Dixnont, Second AS
sistant.
On Jan. Sd tho Gubcrnaterial vote was de-
clarcd us follows:
Whole number of votes, 124, 1875
ISRAEL WAsuBURy, Jr., had 10000
Ephraim X. Smart had 52,350
Phincas Barnes had 1875
All others, 20
The Speaker announced the following
communication from Hon. ii. lIamlin:
To the Speaker Of The House Of Representa-
hres Of the State of Maine:
DEAR SlR:-I hereby resign the Office of
Senator in the Congress of the United States,
to take effect on the 18th inst.
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
ii. HANiLIN.
In Convention Gov. Washburn was duly
qualified and delivered his Address.
The ballot for Secretary Of State resulted
rs follows:
Whole number of votes was l56
Necessary to choice, 20
Joseph Is. Hall had 1873
Charles Il. Merrill, %
Josiah ii. Drummond of Portland, was
elected Attorney General, l5S votes to &c for
b. A. G. Fuller.
The following were elected Executive Coun-
cilors, receiving l34 votes each:
Jared Fuller, Frederick Robbie, Benjamin
ID. Metcalf. Lewis ID. Wadsworth, Jr., Geo.
A. Frost, John NJ. Dennis, Washington Will
cox.
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SAVE YouR FARE TO Bosroy.-It will DO
seen by reference to the advertisement, head
ed as above that travellers going South or
Southwest, can obtain tickets Of G. A. Car
ter at the Eastern Express Office, Saco, at
the same price rs IL purchased in Boston.
by this arrangement the faro from here to
Boston is saved. This is q consideration
worthy the notice Of all intending to travel
in that direction.
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MAGIC SoAr.-Tbis soap, Of which Mr..
Timothy Barker has the sale for this city, is
really magical in its effects upon dirt Of all
kind. For cleaning paint, for removing
grease, for washing either clothes or hands,
and in fact for every purpose for which soap
is used, the" magic soap" is invaluable. All
housekeepers should give il trial, and once
tried its future use is ensured.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
JANUARY TERN-APrLEToS, JUDGE.

Second Day, continucd.-No. 100, Samu.
el Eden VS.. William Eden.
Action Of trespass for breaking and enter
ing, and carrying away the goods and chat
tclso the defendant. This cause was opened
to the jury, and upon request of the plain
tiff postponed to Tuesday, Jan. s.
Eden, Appleton and Goodenow, for pltf
Hayes for delft.
Third Day.-No. 2l9, Rufus NJ. Lord vs.
Edward b. Knapp.
Action of assumpsit for the services of the
pltf., and for money paid by him, as cxpcn.
scs, in going to Wisconsin at the request Of
the def. Deit. denies the request and the
promise to pay as alleged by the pltf. Yer.
dict for def.
Chisholm for pltf. Hayes for delft.
No. 220-City Bank vs.. Dominicus s.
Pike ct al.
This was an action on promissory note
purporting to have been given by the dclts.
to the pltf. William Pike, one of the dcfts.,
denies that he ever signed tho note, author
lied it to DO signed by any one for him, or
ratified the signature of his name to the note.
Luques for pltf. Moses Emery for dcft.
The testimony in the last case being all in,
the arguments of counsel and the charge Of
the Court delivered, the jury retired, being
directed by the Court to seal up their YER
dict and bring It in next Saturday morning
ut 0 O'Clock, to which time the Court ad.
journed.
Fourth Day.-Thc jury in the case City
Bank VS.. Pike ct al, came in with verdict
for plaintiff, assessing damages at SlG4, 90.
No. 3sO.-Elias Harmon, applt., vs.. Ed
ward S. Fowler.
This action was originally brought before
the Municipal Court Of Biddeford, in which
Judgment was given against the pltf., from
which he appealed to this Court; and was
IN action of assumpsit for goods delivered to
tho mother of defendant upon his order
Deft. alleged that his order was revoked be-
fore the goods for which this suit is brought
were delivered. Plaintiff denies the revoca-
ton. Verdict for def.
Mason for pltf. Fales for def.
Fifth Day.-No. l53-Joseph Dane ct
ais. Exrs., VS.. Jacob Stanwood ct =.
Action Of assumpsit for use and occupa-
ton of steam mill. Defence: l. That one
of the pitts, Capt. Lord, gave the use of the
mill to the def. during the completion Of a
ship, at the sale Of the same at auction 2.
That the PITTS. being mortgages at the time
Of action brought, arc not entitled to recov-
or, because they had not entered to foreclosc.
8. That def. purchased the right to use the
mill of the assignees Of other parties, viz /:
d. & S. Ward. AL Of which the pitts. re-
sist.
Verdict for pitts. Damages s356,l5.
Bourne & Stone and Hayes for pitts. East
man & Son for def.
SIth Day.-No. l69-Elden vs.. Eden,
postponed from second day. was resumed !;
and after the testimony Of the pitt. was all
in, the Court ordered non.suit.
Spenh Doy.-Thc forenoon was occupied
until IL O'Clock in calling the docket, when
the following prisoners were arraigncd:
VIM. F. GRAHAM. indicted for felonious as
sault; this prisoner did not seem to under
stand the crime with which he was charged,
and the Court appointed Stillman B. Allen
counsel to advise with him.
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y We regret to state that the Hon.
Jonathan Tuck, Mayor of our city, now lies
i'll, in very critical condition. On We'd
ncsday last, he was attacked bya paralytic
shock, being the third from which he has re-
Gently suffered.
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Election ofU. =. Senator.

On Wednesday, Jan. 0, Hon. Lot NJ. Nor
rll was elected U. s. Senator in place of
Hon. II. Hamlin, resigned. The vote was
as follows:
SESArE,-Morrill, 90.
House. Morrill,, l24,-Gco. II. Sheplcy,
%.
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y A national salute was fired in Port
land, Lewiston, Rocklsnd, Bangor, and Au-
gusta. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in honor of the
gallant conduct of Major Anderson and in
commemorltion of the Battle Of New Or
leans.
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Y Mr.. Geo. Toppan, formerly of Saco,
died in Boston on Sunday last OF Hydropho-
ba. lie was bitten on the lip by small
dog, the property of one of Mr.. T. friends,
and the wound terminated in hydrophobia
and the sad death Of Mr.. Toppan by that
dreadful disease. lie was q young man,
much respected and esteemed. Ills remains
were bro't to Saco for intermcnt.