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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

catafalque. The troops and national guards
OF Courbevoie, Rneil, and other neighbor-
ing districts, lined the qnays and the artl-
iefy was drawn up close to the river side.
The funeral triumphal car shortly AFTER
ward. was seen passing the bridge, and on
reaching Courbeyoie was stationed under
the Porlco Of the Grecian temple.
This monument Of gold and velvet, about
50 feet high, was drawn by is black horses
yoked by tours, and so caparisoned as only
TO showthe extremity Of the feet. The ca
prisons we're cut in the shape of those Of
the tournament horses of the middle ages,
and in gold cloth The names were adorn-
ed with gold tresses and white piumes, and
Wallets, dressed in the livery ofthe Emperor.
led the horses.
While waiting for the departure Of the
cortege in the Avenue de Neuilly, num-
Der ofveterans Of the old army, dressed in
the uniform Of the corps to which they had
belonged passed through the crowd on their
way to join the procession at the bridge.
They were all but carried III triumph by
the people, and as most Of them belonged
to the Imperial Guard they were sa!uted
as they went along by cries of give la
Vieille Garde /" The one who seemed to
excite The most lively sympathy was an old
chief of squadron of the Mamelukes of the
Imperial Guard, attired in the rich costume
Of that regiment, bearing on his breast the
decorations Of the Legion of Honor and Of
the Lion Grown. The people taking him
for Roustan, the M ameuke of the Emper-
or, treated him with marks of the greatest
respect, dividing as he walked down the
avenue let him pass, and taking off their
hats. The Polish Lancers Of the Guard
were also loudly cheered with cries Of
give Ia Pologne !"
1t was 10 o'clock before the hearse left
Courbevoic. 1t paused awhile near the
statue Of Josephine, after which the pro-
cession commenced its march, amidst the
roaring of artillery.
The National Guards and troops of the
line, stationed along the course of the pro-
cession formed into line after the passage
Of the car, and closed the procession.
The ceremonies at The Barriere l. Etoile
and Hotel des Inyaides were of the most
imposing description.
No description can give an adequate idea
OF the enthusiasm which this pageant ex-
cited. Every where on the passage of the
hearse, the loudest exclamations resounded.
and cries of "Vive L'Empereur % rent
the air, particularly when 1t reached the
trnmphal arch.
The Prince de Joinvile was exceeding
ly well received, but not cry of give le
Roll" vas heard
The day passed of very quietly, although
several attempts were made to create dis
order aud confusion
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28
Household Affections.

VIVA, blessing to the human heart =
How like the fire OF the veslas 1t keeps its
pure and perpetual burning in the bosom of
man! Mysterious cement OF the soul 3
Affection clings 10 US for no reason, but
blossoming in infancy. it hath not yet put
forth all its leaves when the verge Of death
has narrowed its limits 1t goes with US
from the cradle to the grave-slnies in the
eyes of childhood, nantes the cheek OF ma
iurer years, and trembIes with joy in the
breast of decaying life. Its purity is un-
questioned, for it never deceIves; and 1t
rolls floods Of happiness over the soul of
him that loves it. Affections are as chart
ties in the life Of men-they master pas
sions, confer dignity on our nature, take
hatred from the heart give freshness and
vigor 10 socialty. and guard US and guide
,us from wandering. They bless us with
numberless kind Offices, console us in af-
fiction, make joyful in adversely, superadd
pleasantness to our pleasure, and throw 70.
Sos in our path if it is gloomy.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

TREAsuRER's REPoRr. The annual Re-
port of the Treasurer Of State has been
printed.
The Statement of Expenditures Cor
l84O' shows a total of 81 PSI OBI 90
in this sum are included interest on State
Debt $50, III so Insane Hospital$l6,-
267 81; expenses of e1tra session OF Leg
islatore SI9.Ol5; of Committee on Revised
Statutes So, 32S-North Eastern Boundary
S43 500; debt to counties, towns, and
individuals $66,667 70; to Banks, amount
of temporary loan in 1889, $26o, 26l II;
to Banks, amount Of requisifion loan,
Sl26 $40 50; amount of temporary loan
of lS40--(noles gwen to towns tor expen-
SEES 10 defence of North Eastern Boundary
and to Banks and individuals for money
borrowed in anticipation of the permanent
an)-S2lo.oi8 OF; Bounty on Wheat,
School Fund and Roll of Accounts, 1889.
$l97 ,225 40.
The Statements of Receipts for the year
1910" shows a total of 81 $3.50; 1857 "A, OF
which 81 ,O69, 548 90 are derived from the
sale of State Bonds S2lOOlS OF from
temporary loan, mentioned above $40,
900 from Bank Tax; 1925 81 from State
Tax of 1910, and the balance of $l6, olo-
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28
The Boundary Question.

An interesting debate sprung up in the
U. S. Senate on Friday last, on motion Of
Mr.. Walker of Mississippi, to print the old
debates in the British Parliament, relative
to the Northeastern boundary line. Mr..
Webster agreed with Mr., Walker. that these
debates in the English Parliament were i'm
portant, as shedding light on the true intent
and meaning of the treaty Of 1888. They
prove that the boundary was then we'll I'M
derstood to be just what the United States
have always insisted it was. The Opposi-
ton complained Of Lord Sherburne for
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28
=" StoD my PAPER"

Who cares Mr.. Shocks! Do you not
think we shall possibly get along without
your subscription ? If a wave of the sea
comes up, and sweeps single sand from
the beach, do you think the beach is not
still there with all its multitude Of sands!-
Who do you inIure but yourselfby such an
ebuli,ion of paltry spleen? You deprive
Yourself of from twelve to fifteen columns
of choice reading matter every week TO ex-
press your malice at the tenor of an insig-
nifcant article or paragraph; suppose your
soul was put on the point OF very hne
cambria needle. how many years would II
lake 10 arrive at the edge? Fooh stop
your paper :" indeed we Twill stop 1t with
pleasures but keep your reasons to your
self. Don't bother any Of the clerks in the
publication office with what you disllke--it
is enough TINT you are not pleased; we
strive to please all our friends we labor
hard for the public, and we know full well
that we give the public ten times their mon
ey's worth. We ask no man to take the
paper if he does not like it. but we Go ask
YOU, MIR. Shocks, or Mr.. Smith, or Mr..
Jones, or Mr.. Brown, or Mr.. Anybody, to
keep your reasons to yourself They will
never induce US to alter our course one jot
or title.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

Next unto virtue, let children be trained
to ;ndustry-for both poverty and fraud are
the effect of sloth.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

Avoid all disputes, all wranglings with
your companions, aud life will be tend fold
more pleasant.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

Amount cash in the Treasury at the
close of the year 1910, s2,736 Is
Balance of State Tax for 1910, 97,718 10
Amount Bank Tax for lo4l. 10000
Collections by Land Agent, 10000
Dividends on Bank Stock, 200
Notes and Bills receivable, 5000
Duty on Commissions, $3.50
Amount due on Bond of Penobscot
Indian Fund, ...#s.. 2,240
Amount due from the u S. for ex-
peuses in relation to the n. L.
Boundary, 100000
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

Imporiant.-Geu. HARRISON has resolved
after ne arrives in Washington, 10 get up
(no, rise) at 4 o'clock A. M, eat dinner
(not dine) a, 10 o'clock. and so TO bed mot
retire to rest at 9 O'Clock p. NJ, be there
whom they may at his house when that hour
cones. 1t is said too that he will appoint
no man to Office, who does not pay for his
newspaper promptly. This is the best evi-
dence Of any mans worlhiness. -Banner.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

The Doings Of Conscience. 1t appears
hy a letter IN the Boston Atlas. that Geo.
Evans, member of Congress from Maine,
has received enclosed in letter, without
dale or signature, post-marked Boston, tho
sum If one hundred and eighty dollars.
dine to the United States for duties short
maid, some years ago, with request that
!, should be paid into the Treasury OF tho
United States-which was accordingly
done,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

Beside this, there are due from the State
to towns, &c. (set down by the Treasurer
immediate claims upon the Treasury
SIT 40 Dc, making the total Indebtedness
OF the State on the LIST inst, 81 ,689, 783-
so.
The Treasurer estimates the "Receipts
for the year 1871" as (oLlo,cs:--
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Published every Thursday Morning
OFFICE-No 6, GRANITE BLOCK (uP
statrs) NEARLY OPPOSITE THE
PosT OFFICE.

TERMS Two DOLLARS per annum, payable
half in advance, and half at the expiration of ak
months; or 50 so at the expiration of the year.
No paper discontinued. until all arrearages are
paid except at the option of the publisher.
ECJeA liberal discount for the years subsclip-
ton in advance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, on the usual terms.
+.*Aay person procuring 81. responsible subscri-
bers shall receive "a copy gratis. FCt the pay in
advance, ten per cent additional.
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$4,000
$795,954 2S

S39o,9o4 Is
Probably little or nothing will be real
lied from the notes, bonds, sc. in the laud
Agents office. Kennebanh GaS.
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BATH THURSDAY, JANUARY 49, ls41

Is from the Land Agent. dividends on
Bank Stock, Commissions, SC.
THE DEBT OF MAINE IS
LIST. "Funded Debt" l. e. State Bonds payable in
3, 5, g, II, IS and 30 years $l,59i,6.7 a
I'd. Loans Of Banks, payable at the
pleasure of the State $4,000
Sd. "Liquadated Debt, fund of
Penobscot Indians $3.50
4th. Requisition loan of Banks
payable in Al, AZ and '43, 1890
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-01-28

$458, 1894 %
The expenditures for ls4l are estimated
at 1905 ,627 56-ln which are included
sos, 500 for ''interest on Public Debt"
The "Rssourccs Of The State" are en-
umerated by the Treasurer thus -
Balance of cash in the Treasury, available for
the ordinary purposes Of gov
eminent, s2,7s6 IS
Bank Tax for the year l64i esti-
mated at 10000
Duty on Commissions, $500
Balance of State Tax for 1910, 97,7l6 IS
Notes and Bills receivable, of this
amount will probably be col
lected, 5000
Notes. Bonds and demands in the
hands of the Land Agent nom
inally $;364,435 Ia, Of this a.
mount may be realized, 100000
Claim upon the U. S. for the de-
fence of the n E. Boundary,
and also for l-3 of Massachusetts
claim, $4,000
Bank Stock
Augusta Bank 100 shares,
Mercantile GO 90 do.
Maine =" so do.
1900
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

THE WAR OF ENGLAND UPON CHINA.-A
 most immoral and hypocri:ica fallicy prevails to this war. We constantly hear even well-iniormed and serious people j.s.y;" exousng its disgrace ful orign by reference its probable good results in introducing western civilization and Christianity among 300, ,000 900 of semi -barbarous peOple-Now, on such plea, Nicholas of Russia is justified in his ruthless and fendsh attack on the nationality and independence of Circassa. Such excuse would pallIate any public crine and the principle winch it involves, picking pockets may be deemed moral act, because it is probable that the punishment consequent conviction may lead to the reformation of the criminal.
 Any paaton of this is idle; the legislature gave to the India Company monopoly of opium, which cultivated for the Chinese market, with a knowledge of its demoralizing and destructive ef fleets on that peoples and the present is to defend British interests from the consequence of the illegal introduction of the poisonous drug into China In it's origin the is wholly indefensible, though in the progress of the events which immediately led to hostiIities most undoubtedly the Chinese did grossly insult the honor of the British crown-[I -ondon Morning CM onicle.
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02
THURSDAY EVENING, Drc. 7.

To-day's mail brought nothing late from the east ward dates heing only of the 18th ut from New York; 2lth beIne We received Charleston pnper of the 25h but contains nothing commercially of interest
 We learn from Wetumpka paper of the 18th ult that heavy rain had fallen ill that neghborhood for several days, the effects of which, it anticipated, would prove very injurious The receipts of this ar tice fair is stated that they dc moi expect to receive at that point thirds of the quan Y received last Sales ats asA cts.
 Afer three days biting cold, the weather has moderated and last evening and uncomfortable The prevalence this weather always disagree able particularly those interested in the deive ", sampng aud handling of It brings with it, however the asnranee, that river navigation now permanently re=eHblshcd, and that from this out, he receipts nay he safely predicted Since lust Satur- day morning tse frivas have been about 7OOO bales Of which, nearly l70o bale. from the Warrior river The planters need he aperno npprehensons this pecns situation their fin bad weather aer It's delivery this pace. The additional warehouses and press sheds annually erected afford full accommodate ton place every thing under fast it can be removed. The heavy sustaued from the exposure cotton the wharves and open lots about the city 1889, therefore likely occur hereafter
 Our ket the receipt of the foreign yesterday morning very quiet throughout the day, sales exceeding 2j0 bales for which prices were in buyers favor-some say ic. To-day, there has been general enquiry, and disposition exists operate freely provided holders will meet her vews these, we under stane be concession of lc upon prices prev the receipt of the foreign avices. Ieders de- srous of selling but generally refuse to yield to this tent In hear of purchases of crop lots a full tc cdecne upon the prices asked Tuesday- Sales 56D600 bales.
 American Stocks in London, Nov Sd, qnoted-Mary- land Gs, "A; New York 5s 1853, 7o Ohio Gs s6i Ten 6's, 79 U. States Bank f1.
 The NeD-orieans Transcript of yesterday morning a olerabe fair business had been cottun ing the three previous days buyers, however, operated reluctantly Prices, Saturday Sales of 10000 bales in three days Middng quoted el 0s1c; Mid. fair g. Fair 9i0lO. Flour had gradually advanced S6s 06I; the market very firm. with light stock. In other respects particular change had transpired.
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02
REPORT OF EXPERIMENTS

For he Month of Nopember, lS41. Nov. l.--John O'Donald; J. Haney. 2nd.-Wm. Towney.
 3rd.-Mr. Newboldt, son of Thos. G. Newboldt. 4th.-Mrs. Smith; Mrs. Fitzgerald; Infant of Me, S,,abesry Infant of Mir. Vanboon. .6th.--Mr. Cannon, a German. 7th.-InEant of Mir. Lincoln.
 8th.-Infant of Mir. Van Ceakc. 9th.-Astoine Joseph; James Flynn John Gelott i; Mir. Erwina
 l0th.-Siave of Mir. Kennedy.
 llth.-Harry Notes.
 l2th.-Infant child of Mir. Wainright Slave be- longing to the estate of N. Ray.
 l3th.-John Conley, City Hospitals; Infant from Protestant Asylum.
 l4th.-Slave of Mir. Cavner; Michael Murphy, City Hospital.
 I5th.-Infant of Mr. Pnkenpack. 17th.-Alexander LeCoste; Slave of Mir. Hubble. l8th.-Duke Gooodman; Mrs. Coan. l9th.-Capt. Norris; Mir. Leonard; Infant of Mir. Slattery
 20th.-Henry Center; Jacob Sheffer, City Hos pital. t.l.
 2lst.-Infant of Mir. Herpin; Infant of Mir. Moi fat.
 2srd.-Mr. CIewis; Thomas Hurley, City Hos- pital.
 25th.-Slave of Mir. A. Shoot. 29th.-John White, City Hospital. S0th.-Mr. Carvin; Infant of Mir. Burgett; Mrs. Sarah Field. DANL ROBERTSON, Sexton.
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02
NAVY DEPARTMENT, i,
 l6th Nov. IS4l. {
Andrew M. Provost, Esq, Philada.

NEW YORK ExcHAN GE.-This imposing and costly structure is nearly finished It measures 198 feet on Wall street, and in width William street, l90 feet long, occupying an entire square. The ma terial is dark granite, admirably suited for public buildings, as 1t never is njurcdby the weather. The Tribune says:
 The centre of the edifce is to be occupied az an Excbange This is peculiarly the department of the merchants. It is in the form of Rotundo, 30 feet in diameter the clear with four recesses of 10 by 30 feet, situate at right angles The curb of the dome is 80 feet from the floor, and has sky light of 10 feet in circumference, which affords the only light ad- mitted into the rotundo.
 The interior of this room is flushed in the richest, costliest and most beautiful manner. Each of the rec cesses have 2 Corinthian columns of Italian veined marble, Al feet in height, and feet in diameter The ant@s at the angles, the wainscottina around the entire room feet inches high, and all the other trimmings, as well as the floor of the same mate- rial. The ceiling and walls of stucco, richly cr- naincnted The exterior of the dome IS covered with copper roof and the other sections of the building with stone.
 The erection of the building was commenced in the Spring of 1886, since which time the number ofhands employed on it have averaged abont 250. At the time il was commenced, the late William w. Wool sey was President of the Corporation; he was suc- ceeded by John A. Stevens who still holls that sta ton. 4f 7.I
 The ground on which the building stands cost about $750,000 The entire cost of the Exchange wall be about $1 100000. The income from rents, when all the apartments are finished and occupied, will Do
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

By this mornings mail, we have Tuscaloosa dates to the 27th ult We have looked carefully over the proceedings of the Legislature. but cannot find that any business of much importance has yet been trans acted. a.
 A notion in the House to fix the 18th inst, as the day ofadjournment, postponed indefinitely IL alleged with such reason, that none of the prnci- pal subjects of importance had yet been taken up in a spirit of ndustry-that the Banks and the Penal Code, in particular, were in state of uncertainty great as when the Legislature commenced its session. Evening meetings were ordered to be held after the 2lh.
 We find among thelproceedings. report from the State Bank Committee of the House, giving the par tcuars of the alleged attempts of several members of the Legislature to obtain discounts at tbe Decatur Branch, by threats to the influence of their sta ton, against the directors. We shall publish the whole report. The members implicated, are, Mir. Rice of 1aadega, and Gen. Garret, (snce deceased) of Che rokee. They charged by the President of the De- catur Bank, and one of the State Commissioners with having recommended insolvent paper for ds- count, and with distinctly threatening revenge at Tus- caloosa, when they disappointed The matter was brought before the Legislature, when counter charges of favortism and corruption, were made against the Bank Directory; and resolution was in troduced 10 appoint committee to take testimony and investigate both sets of charges. We cannot find Tn the published proceedings of the House, that this resolution has been yet acted upon. In the Senate the same subject was brought forward by General Iouln, in report from the Bank Committee of that body.
 The Bill to amend the charter of the Planters and and Merchants Bank of this city, has passed the House, and been favorably reported upon, by the Se nate comm ittee
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

in lean minority of the people and the states.- What lesson to the ntemperance ofpolticans! what q rebuke to the madness of partyl what consol'ns proof the democratic truth, that the sober second thought of the people, the conservative principle of our libertiesl
 Under this aspect of things, will the second session of this Congress commence on Monday. The Democratic minority assemblies under the invgorat- ing that though outnunbcredat roll-ca in the two halls of Congress- and restrained in their liberty of speech by despoc majority, ,heyare sup ported out of doors, by an appauding nation that cheers them in their patriotic task--and cries to them to hold on, without faltering, till the public will make itself efiectual in the constitutional manner, and replace in power, agents who will respect and cheerfuy obey it.
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

George Colnan, getting out of a hackney coach one night, gave the driver shilling. "Ths is bad shil- ling, sir" said Jarvey. 'Then it's all right" said George, with his lnmtabe chuckle tits all right; i; yours is bad coach.''
 Hook being proposed member of the Phoenix Clap, he asked when they met, "Every Saturday evening during tine winter." Then said he ssI shall nyyer make Phenix, for can't rise from the fire. ''Less of your jaw and more oi your legs, as the negro said when the alligator seized him.
 George Simpson member of the Washington Greys, of New York, expelled from the Com, pany for declaring that if broke out he would leave the Company aud join the British!
 THE PATRONS OF EDIToRs.--Baron Gotta. of .lstria, Mir. Reimer, of Berlin, and Mir. Brockans ." Leipsc, are the most extensive publishers in the @orld-rhe first employs four hundred editors, and ihe two last, one hundred each.
 DEATH IN THE PULPIT.-The Rev. Frederck itlskerman, while preaching at Manchester, N. r., isIl down in the pulpit and expired. His disease was probably one of the heart. Mir. T. was formerly preacher among the Melhodists but for several years has been connected with the Presbyterian dcnomina- tioa.
 "l.ord! how cold it $, Jaml''
 "4l1w can you expect to be warm when you wear aJ'asze coat It's wonder you are not frozen!''
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

CALCULATING BoY.-Among the many boys employed for the different purposes of calculation on the ordnance survey of Ireland, there is at present named Alexander Gwin, only eight years old, and native of Derry, whose abilities ut his early age truly surprising He has got by the fractional legarithms from l to 1900, which he will repeat in regular rotation, otherwise, the nterrogator may put the questions It is certainly astonishing think tender mind retain with such tenacity anilcorrectness seven figures of an (accordng to their different variatons) for 1000 numbers. His iapdy and correctness the various calculations of tigononetrical distances, trangles, &c., anna zingly beyond any thing we have witnessed. He in less than minute make return in acres, rods, perches c., of any quantity of land, by giving him the surveyors chained distances, while the ( .eatest arthmetician, with all lis knowledge, will certainly take nearly hour do the same and not to be certain of truth in the end -
Mobile register and journal., 1841-12-02

We have mentioned the acquitta of B. W. Green ol the indictments against him for fraud, in the Superior Court at Richmond. The Compiler says that when the jury returned with the verdict of not giilty--"to the shame of Richmond, and to the everlasting disgrace of Judicial Authority, yell of applause burst forth from the densey crowded auditory which deles description now it did then all effort to espress if, Upon the Clerks pronouncing the verdict o tale Jury, the Commonwealth's Attorney r.. npiiy reainded the Court and Officers that the
 issl. still in custody upon other indictments, al. the Court accordingly renauded hils jail. The prisoners counsel then proposed to offer bal, but the Court refused to entertain the proposition, leaving for the General Court which sits in a few days. The whole scene one of shameful confusion owing to the disturbance of bystanders."