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The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-24
Fer Sale.
Public Notice.

WHEREAS some individuals have brought a raft OF
w logs and grounded them on my land without
nv liberty, therefore them to carry them off
Immediately for if this is not done, shall charge five
dollars per day for each and every day they remain,
and shall take my pay out of the logs. And whereas
some Strangers without my permission have grounded
and staked two logs my water privilege, my
flats, which have owned and occupied fifty years
without obstruction, therefore warn them to remove
said logs, and also against placing any more logs on
said flats on the penalty of fifty dollars for each log
so placed also forbid any strlngers Icing placed
said water privilege and shall seize for secur
will not have said water privilege obstrncted.
JOHN LOW.
Bath, Nov. 16, l847. ldl2-lw5
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Lewiston Falls Academy.

w IN I6IE IIISIN
THE Winter Term Of this in stitutiOn will com
L mence on Monday the 9th day of December
ALVIN BoopY, A. b. its present accomplished Princi-
pal will retain his place at the head of its board of
instruction and government, assisted by competent
and experienced teachers.
Students attending this Academy may rely that all
their wants such will he fully met, whether they
design to prepare themselves for College obtain
thorough academic education.
NAVIGATION. A class will be formed the present
term which will be instructed in the science of Nav
igation. An excellent opportunity is thus afforded
to young men, who design to become seamen for
qualifying themselves for the competent discharge of
their future duties.
Boa RID can be obtained in excellent private families
for ST. rs per week including room, fuel, lights and
washing.
TUITION per term of eleven weeks, SO 90 and 81 90
according to the studies pursued.
JAMES o. L. FOSTER, Sec'y.
Lewiston, Nov, Is. lS47. lsdl3-3w5
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Political md Personal.

The new Mayor Of Charlestown, Mass, @. w Warren
was inaugurated on Monday, and held levec at his
house In the evening
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey city to serve for
the coming year, took their oaths Of Office &c. the
23d inst.
The citizens Of Hudson to present sword to
General Worth, who was born in that city.
The vote in the Of Alexandria, in favor OF
ing county out Of Alexandria county and part
Of Fairfax Virginia, was AL, against IT 7-showing a
majority of 264 in favor Of the The vote at
Zimmermans the other precinct within the limits Of
the proposed dvison) showed majority also, of about
10, In favor Of the new county.
meeting Of the members of tho Charleston bar
held the 2lst inst, and committee appointed to wait
upon Mr. Webster his arrival in that city and tender
him the respects and sauatons of tho bar and invite
him to meet the bar at dinner to be given day to
suit his convenience.
The funeral Of the Hon Edward D. White, formerly
governor Of Louisiana, and late representative in Con-
gress, was attended in New Orleans the 10Th by q
large concourse Of citizens In the Senate and House
Of Representatives resolution adopted that the
members Of the Senate and House a badge Of
mourning for thirty days, and accompany his remains
from his place Of residence to tho place Of
for the parish Of Lafourchc Interior
The Legislature yesterday, after laborious session,
at atc hour, brought their labors to close and at
eight o'clock notified the Governor to that effect The
Secretary Of the Commonwealth thcreupon in and
signifed the Governors approval Of $50 bills and 1903
resolves which had been passed by the two houses and
In the name Of his Excecncy prorogued the Legislature
to the last day of its constitutional
.1dp. April 9th.
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PARK THEATRE.-There was overfowng house at
the Park last night the occasion Of Mrs Mason's
benefit. Her personation Of Pauline in the Lady Of
Lyons" is another Of her exquisite performances The
part is well adapted to her peculiar talent which though
versatile displayed greatest advantage in those cha
racters where the delineaon the aniable qua
Titles called for She has force and energy enough
for anything which her profession like to call for at
her hands but 1t is in these pathetic passages, these
vate her audiences At the end Of the first piece Mrs
Mason being loudly called for came forward aud
ceved most enthusiastic greeting from the vast audi
The after piece in which she also appeared went
| of well The members Of the company deserve the
highest commendation for the excellent in which
they perform the duties assigned to them. Tonight,
Mr. Forrest commences his engagement with Lucus
Junus Brutus.
BowERY THEArRE.-Mrs. Shaw draws at the Bowery,
she alone draw Every seat and standing place
occupied nightly by her admirers and verify believe
that the state Of things would continue long
she would perform. She appeared last evening Juliet,
in Romeo and Juliet" Mr. Clarke taking the part Of
Romeo and Mr. Neafe that Of Mercutio. The evenings
entertainment concluded with the drama OF the Bo
comedy of {" As You Like It," this evening, when of
course another large audience will be in atteneance
Mr.. ALExArpER.-We recommend all who have not
Mr. Alexander and his temple Of witchcraf in the
Minerva Rooms before leaves tho city which,
understand he will do Monday next His extraor
binary theme conversation among all who
witnessed them Strangers arriving in the city
will be highly gratfed with spending evening with
Mr.. Alexander in the Minerva Rooms They may 60
there with the that they will not be disap
pointed 1t is amusing to witness the effect which his
wonderful feats produce the audience The old folks
shake their heads and think that he aided by the gen.
teman in black while the juvenile portion cannot refrain
from testifyng their surprise in rather noisy
VAUxHALL GARpEN.-Eaton the great pedestrian COM
menced walking his one thousand quarter miles in
thousand quarter hours last evening at the Vauxha
Garden. We are informed that arrangements made
that will be satisfactory to the public that when tho
feat shall have been accomplished, doubt not it
in Canada.
MIR. Collins the inimtable delineator of Irish char
acter the acknowledged successor Of Power Is play
| ing at st. Louis.
The viennoise dancers still delighting the Balt-
moreans.
Mrs Mowatt is at Thomas's new theatre, Cincinnati
Mr.. Anderson and Mrs. Jones at tho Natl onal,
| Cincinnati
Signor Bite At New Orleans, playing the magician.
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CITY Intelligence

The WEArHER.-The Thermometer stood at "a de-
grees yesterday In Wall street. at IL o'clock The day
fine throughout,
COMMON COUNCIL CAycus.-The majority members
Of the Common Council elect for the last two evenings
have been assembled in to very late hour with
out making much Roadway; having (as We understand)
had less than thirty ballotings in the of the
as far ascertaned may be stated "a follows, viz
For Superintendent OF the Aims House, Bellevue, Mar
cellus Ees, Of the 18th ward in place Of Mr. Moss.
For Superintendent Of Outdoor Poor Hezekiah VII
liams in place Of Mr.. Andersen.
For Keeper Of City Prison. Charles Oakley of tho Ct
ward, in place of Malachi Fallon.
For Physician Of the City Prison, Dr. John c. Covel,
Of the 9Th ward.
FRE.-A fire occurred at O'Clock yesterday morning
in the basement of No. 1856 Pearl street Through aid
of the fire companies it was promptly put out Damage
trifing
BosToN PArERs.-Our usual and very acceptable favor
Of Boston papers, of morning. received last
night through the kindness of Mr. Coyes Of the Spring.
field and New Haven Railroad.
RuN OvERA female rather elevated from the effects
Of malt was knocked down by car on The corner Of
and much injured. She taken into the apohecary
store by where she well cared for by few Of
the followers Of Escuapius who were on the spot
CALIFORNIA VoLUNTEERs.-Such of citizens or
have volunteered to to California in the service of
the government must bear In mind that they
sembe at the rendezvous IL Centre street. this morning
at 10 o'clock for the purpose Of being mustered into
Uncle Sans service They had better be punctua, or
perhaps they will lose the opportunity of going to that
beautiful country with Capt Turner
PRIVATE COLLECTION OF VALUABLE PAINTINGS made
by advertisement at "a Greenwich street this fore
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Sporting Intelligence.

New ORLEANS, SUNDAY, APRIL ls-First Raos-Purse
l. Van Leer's b. f. Sleeping Maggie, by imp.
Glencoe, out of Bstsey Malone yrs. DID,. . /
Geo. Boylans b. h. Crescent, by imp. Glencoe,
dam by Director, yrs. old. dis.
X Harrison's b. g. Woodvlle, by Woodpecksr,
out of Sally Melville yrs. old -. 8 q .
J. Valentines oh. f. Bot Bounce by imp. Bel
shazzsr, out of Martha Malone, yrs. old. 2 2
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SECOND RAeE-Purss $780, mile heats-bsst in
g. Thomas br. f. Brown Kitty, by
Birmingham, dam by Tiger, a yrs
8. pavidson,s b. c. War Eagle, by
Grey Eagle dam by Trumpetor,
r. T en- Brock rtac Jr.;s b. M vctress
by Grey Eagle, dam by Royal
Charlie, o yrs. old. ....... 4 8ruled off,
J. A. Valentines CHI. &. JEFF Wells by
imp Sorrow, dam by Jerry, yrs
X Harr is, ch h. sally Riddles. . "
worth by imp. Riddlesworth, dam
by imp. Lcviathan,, yrs. old Q distanced
Time-l-64-l :55-l :5S-l53K-l
The splendid race that took place Sunday last on
the Bingaman Course married by fatal acct
dent. When about one hundred and fifty yards from
the stand during the fifth heat Of the second race the
chestnut ily Sally Riddesworth belonging to Kirkland
HARRISON stumbled and rolled her rider injuring
him so severely that he died in about five hours after
wards The boy was fine looking mulatto aged about
fourteen years of slender yet strong make and remarka
bly, intelligent and good looking lie formerly the
property OF Moore Ivy the proprietos of Miss Forte
and was well known to all the principal turfmen for his
activity, strength and good qualities rider After
ms fall every assistance that humanity could suggest
was afforded him. but his injuries great that he
died in the Charity Hospital between and O'Clock ON
sunday night last. At the post norton examination
held yesterday his brain found to be much injured
and his lungs considerably bruised and verdict rem
dered accordingly He very valuable servant ana
is said TO have been bought by Mr.. Harrison 1or tue
large sum Of $500 only few weeks previous to ms me-
anchoy death All who visited the race course wiz re-
collect him the bright-eyed e-loong yellow
boy, with the gay artificial flowers In his Jaunty c
cap, who rode we'll and handled the ribbons WIN inc
ease of veteran Jockey Poor jim his saddle Is vacant
and his ear will never again hear the tap OF the drum
his eye the smooth course where 70 oteh MS
gallant steed in victorious.-H o. DeHd, 1ot"'
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These two precincts usually largely democratic;
and this intelligence is therefore very favorable to Mr.
Fournoy the whig candidate for Congress. We learn
that Mr. Flournoy got fine vote in franklin county,
where the wings gain two Of the House Of Dele
Of Dan" in Halifax, Mr. FIourl was doing well.
Fourth DistrictContrary IS the calculations of both
parties, the democrats have this district, which
bell county, which gave Clay 1s44 majority of III
wasreported at lao for Irving, later accounts reduce
it to 76, stated by the Richm2 Vhig This small
majority owing to division ng the wings in that
county At the Presidential electA W. ls4i this dis
ty D. Hubbard (democraD was elee.OG to Congress in
the district in ls43 by l27 majority and again in ls45
by about the same. 1t appears to have elected Bo
cock, (democrat) by about 30 majority.
The Richmond Whig says, the following arc the majo
rites, according to tho accounts received
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Musical.

THE Swiss BELL RINGERs.-The time is rapidly ap-
proachng when these wonderful musicians will leave
this city moro to return Saturday believe is
fixed for their last here This evening they
will perform the Aurora Watzes, the grand Surprise
Movement, from Haydn's Symphony, the Love Not
Quckstep, Overture to Fra Diavolo the popular air
Dance Boatman, Dance" Hail Columbia, &c. &c. All
who have heard them witness the surprising
~ beautiful In which they extract music from
their tbels. No words convey accurate descrp
ton oft They must be seen and hearl to be appre-
ciated. Miss Marus and Mr.. Hoyt from the New York
Institution for the Blind, will usual assist them The
whole bill for this evening is the best yet put FORTH
audience was extremely large and fashionable.
The second performance Of the Italian opera company
In Boston, was brilliant affair as the first.
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Aajorities.

These returns exhibit extraordinary change in pub
lie opinion relative to the Excise Law. Most of the
above towns it seems have turned complete somerset
this question in year. Various causes are as
signed for this great change but the true is per-
haps be found in tho fact that tho people sick and
tired of the agitation but it is pleasing feel assured
in the midst Of this change that the of the people
temperate always have been temperate and always
will be temperate.
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TEL f G Il APHIC.

ALBANY, April o. lsi7.
The license party have carried every thing before them
the poseght of the nine towns Of the county have
voted license and the ninth has not been heard from
Duanesburg, Wright Stockport, Saratoga Springs,
Hoosick, Brunswick, Lansingburgh, and schagticokc,
have all gone tho same way. Passengers by the stag
from Cherry Valley report the result from all the
towns on the road Several heard from in Oneida
county have voted cense-some by large majorities.
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w. Creation CO. II Cedar street, now selling Gold Pen
for IS cents real diamond pointed pen for aud
feest Bagey pen for 81 p only silver peec always in
cuded You there find Levi Browns pre- MUM pens hs
genuine stamped Levi Brown tAD. 1917 aud all
cheaper either wholesale retail than be found else
where.
Be not deceived in purchasg -buy pens only for what
they are stamped and do not let the seller persuade you
they what they are not
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cllt of citizens desrous Of joining temosl 70 |ept
Chares u Hunter an enthusiastic meeting was held at ~
the 2Sth of April. This Hon. Frederick A. Iamidse was
chosen President William Shaler Alderman suagd Mes
seroe, and A!dermiu Jas c. Stonsall. Wee Prssdsats
Joseph O. Potter, VIM w. Lyon, and Alexander >. FORBES
On motion the President appointed the following gentlemen
committee to daft resolutions jane. Bergen Latrop
Whereas From the Dispatches received by the Navy De-
parmen has appeared that the important Mexican port Of
Alvarado with the city Of Flacotapam have surrendered to
Lieutenant Charles g. Huater of the u g. steamer the
scourge night of the 3lst of March after short aud
vigorous demonstration the part Of the Lieutenant with ms
officers and crew. 80 :,
that the u s. Naval officers and have by their brilliant
achievements Vera Cruz proved ismseyes verify OF the
past historical Of their flag; the gallant Charlie. -
varado that he is worthy stand side in history with
h % IN IL, sfg,Ire Of 90 G Sa
not be wong-and that believe fully the truth Of the
G5 maxim Of Napoleon, that the effect Of discussing max
ing show OF talent and calling councils Of will be wat
the effect ofthes things has been every they will %
in the adoption OF the most IF the
be prefened the most prudent measurse which
almost uniformly the worst that be adopted True
DOM 50 far as commander concerned consists in energetic
Resolved, That rscoogizing the capture Of Avado the
true w.d'G q On as part Of
crew, proud to hail in him the chivac spirit which
ever characterizes the American Naval Officer.
Resolved That testimonial Of the high respect enter
and prompt conduct Of Lieut. Charles G. Hunter will
daily tender to him the compliment Of sword worthy Of that
patriotic citizen.
JOSEPH G.. PORTER offered the following resolution, which
That Committee of one from each ward (ncluding the
officers Of the meeng be appointed to contributions
Of all relative the funds the sword aud
at the proper time and place publicly From the
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The Movement OF tho Age.

Wegivc in this days Herald the letter of the
Hon. George M. Dallas, the Vice-President of
the United States, relative to the Isthmus OF
Tehuantepec. 1t is an important paper, and indi.
Gates the intentions of the government respect,
ing that sthmus
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INTELLIGENCE FROM EcUADoR.-We are in re-
ceipt of Havana papers to the 18th inst, by the
Childe Harold at this port.
The local news is not of any peculiar interest,
and we referto our shipping list for the marine
intelligence.
The Diar'io de la Marina publishes accounts
received from the Ecuador, regarding the steps
that that government had adopted with a view to
guard against the anticipated invasion of Gen
Flores. These were published on the oath De-
cember last, and bore considerably on the Span
ish vessels in the Pacific
AS the news of the total disbanding of Flores
expedition had reached Quito on the 9th Febru-
airy all these embargos had been removed, and
the trade with Spain placed on the same footing
rs previously.
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Wing gain in the popularyote .

Wing gain in the popular ..."......... 1856
Seventh District-Thomas II. Bayly (democrat) re-
elected by about $50 majority This wses old dis
triet and gave Clay in 1874 majority Of 445 Demo-
Eighth Distriet.-R L. T. Bealc (dem) elected by
1913 majority over w. Newton (whg) This district
in the last Congress- represented by r. NJ. T Hun
ter dsmocratD since elected to the U s. Senate Clay
had here majority Of % in 1874
Ninth District-John s. Pendleton (whg) reelected
bya large majority Clay had 9s6 majority in the dis
Tenth Observation-Disclosures from three counties of the
eight composing the district although they show wing
gain indicate the reelection of Henry Bednger
Kennedy, wing. The majority win probably be small
Folks majority in Twas 7o7-van Burens in $780,
was 209
Eleventh. Observation-Disclosures and Shenandoah give
Mcdowell majority of 1913, which may be reduced to
500 by the counties to be heard from Polk majority In
1914, was 1923 in the district
Tpeyth Distric-Our latest accounts from this dis
trct, says the Richmond Republican, fattering
Mr. Preston (whg) understand, received majority
Of $50 in Greenbrer. and Chapmans a. f) majorites
small whore his friends expected them to be large
Folks majority in the district $40
Thirteenth bistrict-The Richmond Wing says-From
this district In which Andrew s. Fulton is the wing
candidate, and Fayette McMuen and Samuel 4, Good
the candidates of the locofoco party have
beat both Of his competitors mot probabe]
Fourteenth Dtstrict-Thc KneDhd Republican, issued
on the eve of the election speaking Of the chances OF
McCom the wing candidate says-"The certain intel
gence we have from Cabell and Wayne, Mason, Jack
SON and Wood counties, places the election of Mr. Nc
Comas almost beyond doubt The Clarksburgh (iar
rison county, RepuJiicansays that MIR McComas re
election, and that he made good impression he Is
elected 1t says his defeat will be entirely owing to
late period at which he forced to take the hcld
The Parksrsbnrgh Gassue of Thursday expresses great
confidence in the election of McComas, and saysit Is
said that Thompson is more alarmed now than he has
been at any former time during the canvass
Fifteenth DisirictThere is no coubt of the re-elec
ton of VIM. @ Brown (dem) in this district.
REcAPITvLATIor.
Ss,.n D,m - eleefed ris: Three Wings elected riz
l Dis. A. Atkinson (preb) > Dis w; l. Goggin
2 g. C. Dromgoole (prob) = John NJ. Bolts.
Thos s. Bocock (prob) ' J. s. Pendleton
Thos II. Bayly.
8 r.. T. l.. Beale.
IL James Mcdowell
Is w. g. Brown.
Five Districts to be heard from, viz:
Rehabilitation District
Tcnth-Jeferson "
Twclfth-Monroc
teenth-Wythe "
Observation-Disclosures District
The democrats have perhaps the best chancen three
of the above districts and the wings In two of them
as will be seen by the foregoing details.
The river ut vicksburg s said to be very near IL not
quite a. high In 1874 The Ohio and Upper Mississippi
are both reported rising tho worst apprehenons for
general overflow are entertained.
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ofdeses is invited to this article being made Of the best
tera and under the subscribers immediate
They have in all cases to purchasers
the most perfect satisfaction.
few doors above Courtlaudt u.
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Virginia Election.

The returns received by mail yesterday although
ndecisive in particulars indicate the success Of
the democratic candidates for Congress, by small mao
rites in three of the districts which in doubt
namely Atkinson in the first Dromgoole in the second
and Bocock in the fourth district, and confirm the
election Of Goggn, (whig) in the fifth district.
First dist,ict-Watts (whig has majority of l05 in
all the counties except Sussex which gave Polk 20l and
1t is supposed will give Atkinson (dem $50 majo
rty, and elect him.
Second district-The reported majorties now stand
fol
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The body Of Mr. Peter Merrill, late postmaster Mt Al
ton Illinois, found the l3th instant among somo
driftwood the bank Of the Mississippi opposite the
mouth Of the Missouri lie disappeared the I'D inst
He Of strong mind and much information, but
of irregular habits.
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steamboat Roger Williams pledges himself 10 the public
he will under all circumstances what boats
may be put the by the old monopoly oppos
ton to him. make all the landings by said be
made the speed Of which, consequence Of the unparalleled
quick time she has made well known that the public
should be disappointed for the purpose Of obtaining
reputation for making quick passages
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Goggin's majority in the district, l27.
In 1874 Folks majority rs; in lS45 Leakes MAORI
ty 232. Wing gain since 1885, in the popular vote
$50.
Sirth Disrict-The Richmond Wing gives the follow
ing We have heretofore announced the election Of
John NJ Bolts. We subjon full statement Of the
polls contrasted with the Congressional election in
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Ear RoLIinc lrhir.A

Dromgooe's majority Is; Folks majority in 1914 was
s24-showing wing gain in the district of so6 effect
cd it is said principally through the efforts of Mr.
Boiling, who IL of talent and influence.
The Richmond Enquirer says that Gen. Dromgoole is
seriously i'll at his house in Brunswick.
Dinwidde county is reported variously at 100, ll3,
and 1875 for Boiling.
Third District-( Called the Halifax District)
FloMrnoy. Tread,1ay. Clay. Polk
Whig. Dem.
Franklin county,. 38 ABS GIG GA
Wing gain in this county 1853.
There four other counties in this district, viz:
Henry Patrick Pittsylvania and Halifax which together
gave Polk majority of AGO.
The Danuile Herald printed in the district, says:
We have the vote at Danyle and Laurel Grove in this
county, (Pittsylvania)
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There are according to official report, 2726 boats on
our canals $50 of which the Erie canal and the
remaining 775on the side canals vizOn the Champan
canal and lake 3l7 the Oswego canal l4o on the Ge-
nesec Valley canal 40; the Coyuga and Seneca and
Crooked Lake canals and lakes 1875; on the Chenango
email sa on the Oneida Lake and Oneida Lake canal H.