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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

The Custom House Investigation in New orli
has terminated, after protracted session of
three months by the Commissioners The test-
mony is voluminous and the disclosures are alarm
ing. Mr.. Poindexter, Chairman of the Commit
tee, was in Philadelphia on Saturday, on his way
to Washington. The fruits of their investigation
will doubtless be laid before Congress mmedi-
ately.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

One day for your country, Wings of Lincoln
and Of Maine 1t is demanded of you at the
present crisis, above all others. Is there one
Wing that deems has vote of no Importance
Warn him Of the danger Let him remember
that is vote may decide the battle in favor of
Repubcanisln and Kent
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

ENCOURAGEMENT. From every section of the
State, we have encouraging intelligence. Us
ION, HARMONY and MUTUAL CONCESSION IS the
watchword and rallying cry ofour Wing friends
abroad in every quarter Of the State. Shall The
Wings of Lincoln send up cheerful and worthy
response Surely they willard WE SHALL PEl-
VAIL!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

The loco foco papers publishing a recipe
for making "defcits." They could make "def-
cits' against the administrations of their bung-
ling rulers much more readily by telling the
plain, honesttruth, Suppose you should try for
once, neiphbors
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

tBeThe editor of the Age, has seen Senator
Williams who has just returned from Congress,
and learns that no Bank project will pass this
session Wonderful-but the latest news tells a
different story. Perhaps Mr.. Williams don't
know everything
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

"Spend no time in conversation with bitter and
ram pant federalists, who are blind to reason. Go
to men who are doubling and enquiring. We do
not mean, doubling democrats, for you will find
none but doubling federatists, of whom you will
find an innumerable host. Upon these men,
spend your time in candid conversation, and let
the obstinate go their own way" [dge.
Our enthusiastically. Co ahead
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

marks, we leave tins part of the subject with the
people; only inviting their attention to another
extract from Mr. Morse speech, on the first page
ofthis paper, which shows up another branch OF
this expensive humbug.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

IMPUDENcE AND IGNoRANcE. The loco foco
papers persist in putting down all the loans to
pay off the outstanding debts of Mr.. Van Buren,
administration, as national debt created by the
new Wing administration The people know
better, and so it makes no material difference.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
Wings of Bath, to the Rescue !

1t is hoped every Wing will be present at the
general Caucus tomorrow, friday evening, for
the purpose of selecting candidates for town
representatives, and transacting such other bust
ness as may be deemed expedient The crisis
has come-und every Wing should prepare to
meet it.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
10 all true Wings !.

Facts have come to our knowledge, which justi-
fees WORD of CAUTION in particular reference
to our Senatorial nomination. We beg the wings
of this County distinctly to understand, that
SAMUEL GRAY, Of Bouaoiahanl,
is the Senatorial nominee for this division of the
District. Examine your tickets carefully, and
be that Samuel Gray Is inserted in the
list of Senators. A word TO the wise is sufficient
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

From the Baagor tVhig Of last Saturday, We
learn the following important and interesting
Acts. 1t is important that every voter should
read this for it contains ga measure of relief OF
vital interest 10 the pocket Of every tax payer,
Read and ponder.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
2J.9i7
24,43l
District mode,
General Ticket,
Majority for the District mode, l.5l6

Dixon II. Lewis's district has given majority
2424 against the odious law whereby that fat per-
sonage is enabled to nlsrepresent his constitu-
ents. This he will understand as an ominous
hint that the people OF his district are no longer to
be represented by one who has not been inaptly
styled the great body of the Loco Foco party.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

Against mixed tickets. Examine our list of can
ddates, and be your tickets, Of the
right stamp. All sorts of tickets will be in circu-
laton-keep a sharp look out for fraud
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
4 Word of Caution!

Be UNITED in every particular-but especially
in YOUR nominations for members of the Legisa-
ture! Let no local or sectional prejudices oper-
ate against the Wing cause here. Nominate the
right man, and be sure to elect him
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
VOTERS OF LINCoLN-look under the

VOTERS OF LINCOLN-look under the
editorial head and examine carefully list of
Democratic Wing nominations Remember them.
Rest assured that several sets of spurious mixed
tickets are atloat. Guard the senatorial nomna-
tons particularly for here is the main point of
DANGER Be careful-be vigilant! A great deal
depends upon ONE VOTE
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

Post Masters or others in this County, will
oblige us by forwarding early and accurate re
turns of the votes in their several towns.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
The Western Elections!

BY the late Western elections we have gained
TWO Wing U. S Senators in Tennessee, and
one State, Illinois Could we ask to do better
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. o, ISL
KeeDitbefore the People 1.

35rha during three months, the Extra Session, under
Wing management has done for the benefit of the
Nation, than the Loco tocos have for eight yenrS
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

A report is published in the Portsmouth paper
that there had been several cases and deaths ofye
low fever at Bath Me. A letter was received in
this town on Wednesday which states that the typhus
fever was prevalent. but says nothing of the yellow
1t is. probably, the latter, several ships have ar
rived there from N Orleans, and it is known that
there were cases fever on board of these. Bust
ness is said to be at stand in consequence of the
sickness Han. Gas.
This will be neps to our physicians. We have
heard of no of yellow fever in this town. and
we think if any had occurred, we should have stood
as good chance to have heard 'ihe news as our
brethren in New Hampshire and Massachusetts,
According the report Of Mr. Wttesey Post once
Auditor the 4t of March last, no less thah
three thousand three hundred and nSeUer poStmastersm ar
reayS 10 the Government uarlng from ep dollars 10
many thousand! .. $4,000.
And yet when one ofthese defauers IS removed
all the presses set up one accordant yell oil agony
about the bloody prescriptions of the Wings
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

The YOUNG PEOPLES Book, Magazine Of useful md
entertaining knOiedge We have received the first
of monthly Magazine bearing the above title. II
published by Morton McMichae 81 South Third Street,
Philadelphia, and edited by John Frost A. NJ Professor Of
Bellies Lettres in the High School of that city. The matter
embellishments and general execution of the number before
us, which is the first give it claim for extensive circua
ton. The terms are single copy s23 copies $50 copies
slO-o 20 copies for $50 We shall insert the prospectus
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

ALABAMA The infamous General Ticket
System has been rejected in Alabama, The Tus-
caloosa Monitor of the 18th contains returns from
every county in the State except three. The
~ l. IL ll1,,,rr
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

MERRY's MusEUM-No. This excellent monthly publ
cation edited by the celebrated Peer Paey has reached
its eighth number and gives promise of outdoing point
of usefulness any work of the kind Terms to single sub
scrbers 81 So
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

Remember that if the loco focos get the power
at the election NEXT MONDAY, the State will
be distrcted over again by such politicians as Wm'
Deesdernier, Shepard Carey, Virgil u. farrS'
Hannibal Hamlin, with the assistance oil the 'od
guard generally The way the. will do it will be a
ocaution." Will you give them such fearful pow
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

1.-THE story that fifteen ships OF the line, had
been ordered to the American coast by the Brit
sh Government, is contradcted by the latest
English papers.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

Ergs We are indebted to liarrls 4 Carpenters
express for Boston papers Of last evening date,
containing the news by express from New York.
RECOVERY OF THE MONEY STOLEN FROM THE
DANvILLE (VA.) BANK.-There is report that
the amount of good money ($2OOOO) taken from
the Danville Branch of the Farmers Bank Of
Virginia, short time SINCE has been found by d
respectable citizen of Danville, in vault of the
dead, short distance from the Banking House,
Great excitement was created at St. Louis, Mo.
and Nashville, Tenn, when the news OF Presl-
dent Tylers Veto Message reached there
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09

Romans MAoAzINE--No. lG--or September lst re
ceived In this number published the first part of an orig
mai story by H. W. HERBERT writer of no mean petensons
1t is entitled ''The English Marnern The other matter is
composed mostly of combinations. The work is well
cuted. Price 81 80 when taken in clubs of ten.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-09-09
20,490 10
lS,747 -

Deficiency, lS,747 l-2
Above we have an actual bona fde deficiency of
lo,747 l-2 days labor An item truly astound-
ing, if it were the only one. But to this we are
obliged to make still other additions consisting of
sublractions from the various branches Of the
service, alluded to in this article, in part, of at
least 10000 days, this number we have put less
than think it should be) which swells the
number of" MISSING DAYS LABOR, to the
startling aggregate of28,747 l-2, The people
will therefore BEAR IT MIND, that THEY
have had to pay for at least 25,747 1-2 days ser
vice, which are actually missing cannot be ac-
counted for And all this through the careless
ness and incompetency of John Fairfield and his
Council
The Age writer says further, that none of the
400 armed men, who formed the ciuiI posse from
January Goth to March goth, were engaged on
the roads, bridges, booms or buildings. Indeed
does any one suppose these 400 men looked idly
on, sleeping on the snow the while, during the
time another company of men cut the trees and
built Fort Fairfield where the very cioi posse
mounted that famous " six FOUNDER" which Gov
Fairfield thought caused such trembling among
the blue noses There were during the service
of these 400 men no booms TO guard, and no civ
il duties to perform, which required the presence
of more than one tenth of their number A civil
posse of 400 armed men, in a fort mounted with
cannon-what joke! We presume Mr.. M.
thought that if there invasion to be repealed,
the military was the proper force to meet it, and
the General Government should be looked to, to
meet the expense. Mr.. Fairfield must have been
indulging in the widest dreams of knight-errant-
ry when he sent out hi posse of400 men, with
that terrible 3" six FOUNDER" to meet the marshall
led hosts of Great Britain With these hasty re-
, 1841-10-09

The GRANITE SrArG.-We find the folow-
ing eloquent paragraphs in the New HamP'
shire Gazette:
The Democracy of this country was new
or stronger than al this moment. The hy-
pocrisy practised by its opponents is clearly
disclosed. 1t is evident that the professions
of the Federal leaders before the Preslden-
tial election were hol~low-hearted. All their
professed patriotism may be summed up in
two words-o6ice, poils!! No sooner was
the black banner of federalism seen waving
upon Capital Hill, than every true-hearted
Democrat throughout the Union buckled on
his armor and resolved. under the true Jefier-
sonian colors, to rally for the constitution OF
his country.
"The spirit Of ~seuenty-sir now anlmates
the friends of liberty and equal ~rigfls-and
it is as Impetuous as the oceans wave. n.
Hampshire has reason to be proud of her
attitude in the late Presidential contest
Liberty dwells among her eternal Granite
hills. Firm as the mountain rocks arc her
bold. hear ted sons in the faith first delivered
10 the fathers of the constitution.
, 1841-10-09

Whereas i. has come 10 the knowledge oil
the Government Of the United States, that
sundry secret Lodges, Clubs, or Associations
exist on the Northern Frontier; Thai the
members of these Lodges are bound together
by secret oaihs; that they have collected
fire arms, and other military materials, and
secreted them, in sundry places: and that it
is their purpose 10 violate the laws OF their
country, by making military and lawless IN
cursionS, when opportunity shall offer, INTO
the Territory of Il Power with which the U.
States are at peace; and whereasit is known
that travelling agitators, from both sides the
line, visit the Lodges, and harangue the MEM
berS in sccre: meeting, stimulating them tn
Illegal act; and whereas, the same persons
are known to levy contributions, on the ~
no:ant and credulous, for their W benefit.
thus supporting and enriching themselves by
the baseSt MEANS; and whereas the unlawful
in,entions OF the members Of these Lndges
Ia re already been manifested, in an attempt
20 DESTROY he lives anil property OF The IN
lhahilan,s Gf Chippewa, in Capada, and the
public property OF the British Government
there benz: Now. therefore /. joins TYLER,
President OF the United States, do issue tins
nv IrpC.l nation, auilO.iSnllp III! SUCH o'H-
minded persons of the condign punishment
I which Is certain 10 oYerIake them; assuring
| them that ,ie laws of tie United States will
lie vigorously executed against their Illegal
acts; and that if in any lawIeSs lncurSIon IN
to Caaadl they fall into the hands OF the
British authorities. they will not he reclaim,
ed as American citizens. nor any interference
made by this Government in their behalf.
Aud cxhort all wcIl-mcaEing hut de!uded
persons. who may have Joined these Lodges
Immediately 10 abandon them, and to have
nothing more 20 do with heir secret meet
ms. or unlawful oaihs, aS they wcn'd avoid
serious consequences TO themselves. And
expect the intelligent and well disposed
members Of the community 10 trown on al
these rniawful combinatiuns. aud Illegal pro-
ccedinLs: and To assist the Government IN
maintaining the perce ~ the county. a-''nsi
the misciievouS consequences of the acts ol
,lcsc y~iolators # the law.
Gcvcn under tny hand. at the city a
! " sl'n-,ra. re twenty fifth day of Scp'rua-
! her. /. i. 1911; aud of lie independence
# t., United States. TIE siXtv-siyth.
JONI TYLER.
, 1841-10-09

EwIxG's LErrEn.-We would place no
reliance on Mr.. Ewings statements: /. BE.
cause Il man reveals ca met secrets j. not
TO be depended on: 2. Because Mr. Ew-
ing was one who was concerned in the great
scheme impos,ure prac,ised at the last Presi.
drntial election: 8. Because Il man eager
fo,' a ~favorite scheme is very apt TO construe
VIVA, is said i~avoring it more strongly than ii
really does: a. Because in the CONVERSE.
tons Mr.. Ewing speaks of, nothing was
committed 20 writing, and hence mistakes
would be natural. If the Cabinet disired
the Presidents appreciation, free Of miscon
ception, they shout! have submitted theiI
projection: and 5. Because we would place
little confidence in any Of those who would
be concerned in a scheme, such as the Bank
bill evidently was. TO impose on tie President
or the people, or both, by a bill pretending
to authorize only Il trade in exchange, but
artfully so contrived as TO give the substan,
tial power of making local discounts.
, 1841-10-09

WoRkING MENl BEAR IT ~ HIND, that the
first act which was passed bv the iederalists.
was an act TO give TO Gen. HarIiSon's heirs,
TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOL
LARS. They were, before this, one Of the
richest families in the State. Their farm nj
North Bend is esIimated to be worth one
hundred thousand dollars, and it is stated that
the whole estate. including personal proper
tv is worth nearly TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS. 1t would take
t,ueniy-sir Tutoring men. at one hundred and
fifty dollars a year each. more than fifty
yearS to earn rs much rs Gen HarrIson's iami-
ly now own. Yet this very wealthy family
has been singled out by the tederalists for be-
slowing TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS of the peoples money. The
federalists have done this wicked &c, in open
violation Of the Constitution. and those who
voted for il ought to be made to pay the mo
ney out Of their own pockets; yet the same
federalists are now proposing 10 put a high
lax on tea and coifee.-[Chillicothn CO.,
Adv.]
, 1841-10-09

AppRoAcHrNo ELEcTroNs.-State elections
will take place as follows: In Pennsylvania
and Ohio. on the second Tuesday in October;
Georgia, Michigan and Arkansas, on the first
Monday in October; South Carolina, second
Monday in October; Maryland, first Monday
in October; New York, first Monday. Tues.
day and "Wednesday in November; Massa.
chusct,s, second Monday in November. In
New York, the election is for members ot
the Legislature only; the Governors election
coming on next year.
OF these States. We predict tie democracy
viii carry Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan,
Arkansas. South Carolina, and New York.
In Georg.l, Maryland, and Massachusetts,
We think our chance as fair as it has been
fox Years.
, 1841-10-09

7. D.. one Of tie most eminent lawyers
in the western country now dcccIsrd.w >ad
" -iyrn 20 in,oxic tom. On n occasion. c
entered 4 Methodist Church while 4 min;S
ter was holding forth on tn future punish
i>hmcut OF the wicked. Fixing his eve upon
NJ. D.. who was rcaling near the door. he
exclaimed. There staudS Il sinner against
whom | will bear witness in the day Of Judg,
naeut.' At this the LAWYER folded his arms,
planted himself rs firmly rs he could. and
addressing the man in the pulpit. lie c~!cctrifi'
ed the whole congregation after this fashion;
Sir said Mr.. d.. ~ have been practising
in the criminal courts for twenty years; and
| have always noticed hat the d-cs, rascal
is the first to give States evidence"
, 1841-10-09

A.Good one.-A prominent democrat, in
Washington. last week asked an equally pro-
mincnt WING. in i co"diIumored way-"llow
ATE you getting along now-a-days?" "lcani
hardly tell" said the whig, 'for the Lord has
got our President, the locos, our Vice Prcsl-
dent, and ! believe the devil will have the
res, Of vs."--New Bedford Register
, 1841-10-09

LIS; the GGl mam7rieS % some ot ouT
Wing friends may betrav item into e.
roncoas statements respecting the tea and
coffee taX. it is well enough to state here,
that when the final vote upon the revenue
bill imposing Il duty of 20 per cent. on tea,
- Ice, sugar, mulases, salt. and other articles,
was taken IN the House OF Representatives..
IN the 3l>t uf IDLY. tie me hHn3rei Gai SIR.
tea who voted in ~taror. were Why's. WHALE
every Democrat IN tie House voted against
ii! We nope this fact will not be forgotten.
, 1841-10-09

A FREE PRESS.-Gales and Seaton,
publishers Of the National l~nteiliscncer, are
charged on the books Of the rotten hank of
the United States, the of foar hundred and
fifteen thousand GollarSi Webb cost only q
'ljt'la n-cy $4,000.
, 1841-10-09

UEAru or observation-disclosures
northern mail, s1ys the Buffalo Journal
Of the 22I. brought the intelligence of the
death Of Lord Syd,nham. Governor o; Cana.
da. Icdicd al Kingston last Sunday morning.
He WIS thrown from Il horse some three
weeks since, ard fracture! lis Ieg severely.
Ills health hal been very indifferent for some
months previous. Tie bones did not unite
kindly. The cqrcs and anxlcrIes Of his sta
ton doubtless had an unhappy effect. G"ur
returned, Iochjlw followed and Terminated
IN death.
His l.ord>hip Il few weeks since rendered
his resignation. and hv the Caledonia just in
at Boston, we learn that Sir Howard Doug
lass has been appointed his successor. lie
was but litl'e over forty years Of aye and is
ietter known to most Of our readers as Mr..
Poulett Thomson than Baron Of Sydenham
and Toronto.
, 1841-10-09

Nor 70 BE WONDERED Ar.-Iexas send
greeting To Uncle Sam she don't want any
more of his lawyers, preachers, doctors, gam.
blers, office seekers, miscellaneous scoun.
drels or gentlemen that would like 10 live by
their wits, as emigrants. Reason-go,
enough now. Females and mechanics al.
ways acceptable. Uncle Sam might pass il
around to every country on the face of the
globe. with the addition of paupers. and il
the hint would be taken; he would be deci.
dedly the gainer.--La Fayeu Chronicle.
, 1841-10-09
War Movements in this State.

Governor SEw,nu has I,SucdhIs psrclnml-
ton, Offering = reward Of $3.50 tpT detecting
,llc persons who removed the ciunua iron,
the depository M Cayura county. and for
tie detection If those who tc'on!rusiy car
ned oil ar4:n'iry ot c~un9owdcT from the
magazine ~ Lrrkrnr:. We DO not rcmIcIn-
Der ANY p-.ioi since the lI:c war at which
more iur,ssiEt vigilance was required ~
watching ia" movements ui evil Disposed
persons. tEln al tie present lime III this
, State: and We are ~cranticd in lcrcciving that
the Governor, sensible of the important re-
spon,ibiliiy moss devnlving upon him, is ac-
lively and firmly performing his duty
There can be no doubt that persons are So
crclIy employed IN attempts 10 get up anott-
or ail"ck upon Canada. and are organizing
Tor that purpose in various parts d The State.
and stealing powder and arms Ia carry their
plans into orcrailnn n a suitable time. We
must be prepared Tor whatever rcraIiat.ontlie
British authorities in Canada NAV see fiji Ia
attempt upon our frontier. for this iniim"uS
attack from a country actually nj peace with
them. They are not 10 understand the Pc
cuiiar character of our State and National
snvcrcigntics-they have only tn look 10 the
Federal Government for the enforcement OF
treaties; aud IL they are again attacked from
our lines. it IS TO be expected that they will
not ONLY defend themselves. but carry the
war into our territory, and then the war will
become general.
1t IS 4 cruel position Of Affairs thata whole
coyntry may be plunged into war by the acts
Of IA few iawless deprcdators in this State.
vhu are bpyOnd the reach of authority or
protected by numbers so as To defy the pow
crs of The General Government. We look
Tor some outbreak on or about the period Of
Z McLcod'S trial; and it becomes absolutely
necessary - cmbody n force in the vicinity
where he Is about to be tried. so as to ensure
his safety and the peace Of the country. II
the s~ympa,hisers prefer Selling upon Navy
Island again, and making that their head
quarters, the British will be able 10 protec,
that spot, which is in their own territory. II
they will have war. let them wage it upon
their own responsibility.
, 1841-10-09

REFOLUTIONlSTS-ihese REPEAL
ERS--these miserable OFFICE BEGGARS
will end as the late cabinent has done, in C
G1al proportions of laughter, contempt, and
Observation-Disclosures