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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
An Honest Boy and IL Wise Mag
iStratc.

NO one has been near, or across our Com
mon within few weeks, who has not been
struck with the great improvements that are
going on under the direction of our vigilant
and enterprlslng mayor. The iron pavement
IN the mall has been removed, and soil
placed instead that will perpetuate the life Of
the noble trees planted by our fathers, that
they may give shade TO our children's chill
drcn. New avenues have been opened, lines
OF trees planted and fenced in, and the parade
ground filled up and made fit for the military.
But 10 our story. A few days since, Two
| gentlemen were crossing the Common; in
the distance they saw lad with his back to-
ward them, apparently cutting the newly
painted fence around the great tree As
they drew near, the boy ceased from his
work and sought 10 hide il by placing his
back against the fence. One Of the gentle
men asked him what he lad been doing. The
| boy was silent. He was requested to move !;
he did so, and the deiaced palng was cx-
posed. He was asked-'did you cut that
fence 2 4 did, sl,' was the calm reply. he
was rebuked for the deed and promised u
offend no more. As the gentlemen turned
from the lad, one ofthem placed in his hand
a quarter of n dollar, saying, tate fhIs tnr
| telling the truth; nerer teH a he, III nfc coRst
qpaces be chat Aey may. Tears sprang inio
the eyes of the boy as he received such re
huke for the wrong ana such a reward ty.
the right. But great was his surprise when ho
afterwards learned that he had been reproyetl
and rewarded by the Mayor of Boston. Few
men know so well how TO restrain the way
wardness and encourage the noble qualities
of youth Courier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

without murmur, faithful to his duty. lead
him where II may in life or in death. His
splendid military exploits have placed him
among the great captains Of the aye. and
will be an imperishable> monument of his
own fame and oftle glory Of his county,
In the disparity of force, they carry us back
for similar examples TO the earlies, ages of
the world--to the coIil,ats which history has
recorded, and where inequality Yielded to the
exerton of skill and valor. But need MOI
recur TO them; are they not written in burn,
Ing characters upon the heart of every Amer
lean?
Strong 10 the confidence of his country
men, he was called to the cliet maeistracy
at period Of great difficulty porten,
tops, indeed, than any we have ever expert,
enced. Aud now he has been called bv
Providence from his high functions with his
mission unlnlhlled, leaving US TO mourn his
loss and 10 honor his memory. His own
last words, spoken with equal truth and sim
| cerity, constitute his highest elilocy. i am
not AFRAID to dle,' said the diving patriot; q
have done my duty.' The Integrity of his
motives was never assailed or assailable. lie
had passed through life, and long and active
one, neither meriting nor meeting reproarh
aud in his last hour the conviction of The
honest discharge of his duty was present to
console, even when The things of this life
were fast fading away.
Let US humbiy hope that this affecting dis
pensation of Providence may not be without
lis salulary influence upon The Americar
people and upon their representatives. Ii
comes IN the midst of Q strong agitation
threatening The most disastrous consequences
TO our country, and to the great cause o
seif-government Throughout; the world. Ii is
solemn appeal, and should he solemnly
heard and needed. His death whose loss we
mourn will not be in vain, if il tends to sub
| ne the feelings that have been excited, and
TO prepare the various sections OF our coun.
try Tor mptual spirit of iorbearance, which
shall Insuro the safety of all by the zealou.
cooperation of all. We could offer no NOR,
appropriate nor durable tribute TO departed
worth than such sacr ifce of confictin!
views upon the altar Of our common coun
| try. In HE and in death lie viii equall
have devoted himselfto to her service and he
safety
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

A few weeks ago lonely traveller was
seen approaching solitary log hut, which
stands fifty miles from any house, in the
centre of a western prairie. The tenant of
the cabin was much struck by the wo-be-
gone looks OF the traveller, who approached
holding his knapsack in his hand. The fol-
lowing coniab tuck place What is your
opinion of the Webster case z asked tho
traveller Never heern Of IT, answered tie
sguatter. 'And what do YOU think Of The
Forrest caseT 2 Never hecrn Of him nayIher,
responded the sGuatter. 'And-and-as 10
the Galphin claim, continued the traveller.
Never hccrn OF him, was the quick response
Of tie squarer. The stranger burst into
tears. Stranger he cried, IN III outburst
Of JOY, III stay with you for three weeks
1t will take about three weeks for those three
cases 10 reach this quarter; and when they
do-wly then III strike oW far Jipaa lie
was man vino had hgen bored into mad :
ness by reading newspaper discussions on
the three cases.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
MISCE LILA N Y. /.
f6om the Age
Cunde mnatiOn Of the Galphins.

4
The United States House Of Representa-
lives have pronounced Judgment against the
Ga'phns, 10y an overwhelming majority.
| The action Of the House, on Saturday and
Monday last, we will briefly rccapitulate in
order to clear understanding of tie subject
On Saturday the House took up the fol
lowing resolutions reported by the investigat-
ing committeei
Ist Resolred That the claim Of the rep
resentatiyes of George Galphin, was not q
lust demand against the United States
2i Resoired, That the act of Congress
made it the duty Of The Secretary of the
Treasury 10 pay The principal Of said claim
snd il was therefore paid, IN accordance with
law and precedent.
3D.. Resolred, That the act aforesaid did
not authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury
TO pay interest Oh said claim, and the paw
ment was not in conformity with law and
precedent.
Mr.. Tonmbs [whigl Of Georgia moved to
amend the above, as follows:
Resolred, That there is no evidence by the
Committee, to which was referred the letter
of Hon. George W. Crawford, asking for an
investigation into his conduct in reference TO
the claim of the representatives of George
Galphin, which impngns his personal or Of
| fetal conduct in relation To the settlement OF
said claim by the proper officers of the Gov
ernment.
Mr.. Schenck (whig,) Of Ohio, proposed to
amend this smendment of MIR. Toombs, as
follows:
| Provided however, that this House is no,
to be understood as approving his relation 10
the claim in continuing to be Interested in
the prosecution Of il when il was to be ex-
amned, adjusted and paid by one of the De.
partments of the Government he himself be.
| ing at the same time, at the head of another
of the Departments. But this House consid.
ers that such connection and interest of o
member ofIhe Cabinet with claim pendine
and prosecuted before another Department
would be dangerous, as a precedent, and
ought not to he sanctioned.
The question was taken on the latter, which
was agreed toYeas 1853; Nays, 25.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
Medicine.

Hear what the great editor off. Medico
Chirurgical Review, Dr. James Johnson, SAYS
Of medicine -
j declare my conscientious opinion, found
cd on long observation and reflection, that II
there were not single physician, surgeon,
apoihecarv, nnn-fnIdwife, chemist, drug
gIst, On Tie face OF the earth, there would
be less sickness and less mortality Than now.
When we reflect that physic is 'conjectural
art that tho best physicians make mistakes,
that medicine Is administered by hosts Of
quacks, that il is swallowed by multitudes
OF people without any professional advice at
all, and that tile world would be infinitely
more careful Of themselves if they were con-
scious that they had no remedy from drugs
these, and many other acts, will show that
the proposition have made is more startling
than untrue. But as it is, it viii be swallowd
by all classes, rich and poor, with hopes Of
regaining health and prolonging life, and al
SO with the expectation of being able TO coun-
tenauce the culpable indulgence of the appe.
tites and passions
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
Take your own County Paper.

lake your own county Paper.
Twas highland Snigglcs to his wife
Lay talking as they were in bcd,
Of all the ills and cares and stiifc
That fell upon his luckless head
" Here we have been six years. qnoth he,
"And still We find both ends don't meet;
I've worked as busy as bee,
And yet we barely live and eat.
Our children have no schooling yet;
Indeed, am ash hamed of Ben
Poor fellow, l am SO much in debt
He's had no chance, though now past ten. =
But stop, chow is it: :" said his spouse,
"Our neighhor gets along SO well;
Have you not marked how farmer Blowse
Whate'er he has can always sell
His boys, he says, know far much more
Than those who've been to school year
And then he always knows the law
When goods are cheap ana wheh they
dear.
His farm though not as large as ours,
Is fast improving every dayi
rd like to know what magic powers
He has to help him in this way"
"And would too" poor Singles thought,
So next morning forth he went,
To see where Blowse his bargains bought,
And how he had so little spent.
Said Blowse-''dear sir, the thing is plain;
The question, no matter how you take her,
Is answered by the simple words
always take my COUNTY PAPER
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
Gen. Cass upon Gen. Taylor.

In the senate on "Wednesday, July 10, .Ur.
Cass rose after MIR. Webster, and made the
following eloquent remarks =
Again aud again, during HE present scs-
sion, has warning voice come from the
tomb, saying 10 all of us, BE We also ready
Two of our colleagues have fallen in the
midst OF their labors, and we have followed
them 10 the narrow llouse where all must
lie. IN lite we are in death and this lesson,
which accompanies us from the cradle 10 the
grave, is among those mercIiul dispensaiions
OF Providence which leach US how transltory
are the things around us, and how soon they
must be abandoned for an existence with no
hone but that which is held out by the Cos
pei Of our Savior. And now another solemn
warning is heard and this time II will carry
mourning TO the hearts OF twenty millions oil
people. lmpresSively has il been said and
repeated. "A great man has fallen III Israel
In the providence God the chief magistrate
of the republic, to whom his fellow citizens
had cOntided the high executive duties OF the
country, has been suddenly taken from us
ripe, indeed, in years aud honors, and but
the other day in tue full possession of his
health, and with the promise of years Of
faithful and patriotic services before him.
The statesman, occupying as proud posi-
ton as this world oilers 10 human hopes,
has been struck down in Il crisis which de-
nanded all his 6rmness aud wisdom. The
conqueror upon many battle field has fought
his last fight and heen yanguished. The
soldier who had passed nnhar'ned through
many bloody fray has fallen before the shaft
of the great destroyer. How Tuly we are
told, that there rs one etent unto all! Ibe
mighty and the lowly descend to the tomb
together, and together are covered with the
cold clod Of the valley; and thus pass away
the honors and the cares Of lite!
The moment is too snlemn and impressive
for labored addresses Thoughts. not worus'
are the tribute which it demands. iiis'o,y
will do justice to the deceased patriot. nc
will live in the memory of his coun.rymen,
as he lived in their hearts and affections. ms
active life was spent in their service, and in
those scenes of peril, Of exeriion, and OF ex-
pos,re which il is the lot Of the American
soldier to encounter, and which he meets
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

DISTINGUISHED STRANGERs.-The Count
Dembinski, who arrived from Europe in the
steamship Washington, is the nephew of
Gen. Deinbinsk, late of the Hungarian army
and is Pole by birth. His countess is o
Magyar. The count distinguished himself
greatly during the brief Hungarian struggle,
and was tie companion Of kossuth in his
flight TO Widdn. His escape from Hunga=
nv to Turkey, and from the interior of Tpr-
kew 10 Cons,anlnopIe, would furnish ma
rerial for romance. The count and COUNT
ess are staying al the Irving House. c. P.
r. lanes. Esq, the novelist, and his fami.
", arrived in the same vessel, and at The
Asror liotlse.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

PnTLosorHf. love-smitten professor III
one OF our colleges, after conversing awhile
with his ducinea Oh the interesting topic of
matrimony, concluded at last with decIara-
lion, and put the emphatic questions Of
VIII YOU have ME
4 am sorry 10 disappoint yon,' replied the
Indy, and hope my refusal will not give you
pain But must answer no.
well, well, that will do, Madam said her
philosophical lover, and row suppose ,re
| cfgage the subject
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25


or all the ills that fall to the share
OF this poor mortal child to bear.
There's none that ever can compare
With pesky rotten tooth.
wont 30 hungry-I cannot eat,
cant keep awake-nor can ! sleep;
Ny misery certainly ia complete,
With this pcsky rotten tooth.
1t aeles when I'm pp--it aches in bed,
1t aches till think Tn almost dead
Twill ache as long as it stays in my head,
This pesky rotten tooth.
It aches when Ilaugh--it aches when cry
When tell the truth-and when | lie;
il aches the harder the more l try
10 stop this pcsky tooth.
I've poplticcd, and smoked, and poulticc,
again,
but it will not cure the raging pain
lis lasting disgrace and burning shame
This pcsky rottep tooth.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

man was brought up by 4 farmer and
accused of stealing some ducks. The farmer
said lie should know them anywhere, and
wen, on TO describe their peculiarly. why
be such very rare breed-I have some very
like them III my yard That's very likely,
sir, said the farmer, these are not the only
sucks Of the sort have had stolen lately.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

a Sabbath Morning in Spring.


brightly the hues Of morning break
In deepening shades along the sky,
And while the woodland softly wake.
With the sweet spring birds minstrclsv,
Each budding tree and springing flower,
Released from winters empire long,
With its own simple, thrilling power, L
Secms joining in the grateful song
A hymn of universal praise
On every breeze is heaven ward borne;
Binds, streams, and flowers their tribute rails
OF welcome to the Sabbath morn.
How longs the tettercd soul to rise
In union with these earthly strains,
And join with them beyond the skies,
A purer cong en- heavenly plains.
When earth, in her bright beauty sprang
From chaos, at the Almighty's word,
The morning stars together sang,
And distant worlds the chorus heard.
And still from copse and fragran. dell,
From every island of the sea,
From all things living accents swell
The echo Of that jubilee.
So every heart, though darkened long.
Adorned with life and light may be.
And lis first rapturous, heavenly song,
Shall gladden. all eternity.
Thus, ever thus. by natures voice,
lesson to our souls is given,
bidding US humbly to rejoice,
In life, in beauty, and in heaven.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

William B. Rulloch, Esq, late collecteE
Of the port of Savannah, who was charged
with being delaulter, has had his accounts
settled at the treasury department, and
balance Of fifteen hundred dollars acknowl-
edged to be due TO him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

A monument is TO be built to Washington
at Fort Necessity, Pa, his first battle ground.
1t is to be a hollow iron structure, four feet
square at the base and fifty feet high.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

That inverted syphon for carrying the
water across Charles river, on its way 70
East Boston, was on Wednesday placed N
the channel a, tile Warren bridge draw.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

The n. II. Statesman estimates the eXs
penscs incurred by the WeniworIhs examln-
atons at South Berwick and Manchester,
reckoning money and time, at not less Than
twenty thDusa nd dollars.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

The shortest life ofa debauchee is long
enough TO outlas; his character, his constlt9:
tion and his peace.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25

No denunciation is 50 eloquent as the st-
lent lesson ola good example.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-03-01

GJ-Wc are under obligations to Hon. HENRY
J. RAYMOND, Of the New York Legislature, for
the Report drawn up we presume, by himself,
for the Select Committee on the several petit
tons for the improvement OF the Navigation of
Requette and Moose Rivers.
The subjec: embraced in the Report of Mr..
RAYMOND is one of interest to Vermont as well
as to New York. The Rivers mentioned
traverse portion of Northern New York that
is now to great extent a cilderneSs, though
rich especially in timber and mineral wealth
and Of a quality OF soil highly favorable for
Agriculture.
The kaqueite River runs northerly, and
crossing the O. sdensburgh Railroad empties it.
self into the St. Lawrence the Moose is a
tributary Of Black River, which finds an outlet
into Lake Ontario at Ssckett's Harbor. The
expenditure of $4,000 will make both these
Rivers " nouigable far iogs," which is all the
Petitioners ask. Most of our readers know
something Of the immense amount of the best
of lumber that the region of country traverseC
by these Rivers contains. With the improve
ment asked for, this lumber will find a market
not only through our Lake to New York, but
by oil the avenues opened and to be opened to
the Atlantic Markets and when the timber
is exhausted an extensive producing Agricul
tura tract will have been opened TO civilization
and commerce.
Mr.. RAYMoND's Report is exceedingly able
and Notwithstanding a large array OIL
facts, derived from the Reports of Engineers and
others, going to show the necessity for the az
preparation asked for and recommended by the
Committee. A very interesting letter from
Prof. F. n. BENEDICT is given in the Appendix
embracing valuable statistics in relation to the
topography of this terra incogniia and the fea-
sibility of the projected improvements
We are obliged to Mr.. RAYMOND for this Re-
port, and trust the recommendations it so CO.
gently sustans by fact and argument will be
adopted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-03-01
Correspondence of the Daily Free Press

washington, TeD Il.
Why is it that the South are so opposed to
the admission Of California Last spring they
were anxious to refer the matter of Slavery
in this State to the people when they formed
the Constitution, because they were opposed to
the establishment OF Territorial Government,
restricting Slavery, supposing no doubt, that
Slavery would be introduced and legalized.-
The North at that time were opposed TO this
manner of settling the question. Now, because
the people of California have settled this ques-
ton satisfactorily to the North, the South are
opposed to the admission of California forming
a constitution precisely in the manner they pro-
posed, and the North in favor of it. If the
North were wrong last session, and the South
right. the case must now be reversed.
Will California be admitted and territorial
government established a territorial bill will
be proposed in few days, it is supposed, in
which the subject OF Slavery will not be men
toned, and the Wilmot Proviso purposely avoid
ed The territorial question and the admission
Of California vii be pressed together II is
the opinion, however, Of many that California
will be admitted, but no Territorial Government
provided for DESSERT and Mexico. The Free
Sellers, and perhaps some moderate Northern
Wings and Democrats will oppose strenuous
ly any attempt to pass Territorial bill, without
the incorporation of the Wimot Proviso.
Mr.. Dayton, in the Senate, made speech on
Clay's resolution. He advocates, OF course
the admission of California into the Union
The commencement of his speech was very hap
py. lie alluded to the Presidents leaving the
scene of strife to attend celebration to.mor
row, on the birth day of Washington. lie sal,
the people were never more prosperous and hap
py than at present, nor their Representatives
more ,oorried. The ladies as usual were ad'
mitted on the floor, bat did not remain long
only one being present at the conclusion OF hi
speech. This practice, by the by, OF allowing
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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.

Through the kindness of Mr. SMITH we are in
dcbted to the Publishers, Messrs PHILLIPS, SAMPSON
Il Co., Boston, for the frs volume of their very fine
Library Edition of Mman's Gibbon. Gibbon s
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roma En-
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forcbe writing, Notwithstanding the dctestable vein
oil athcstica philosophy that it sometimes dispa vs.
and that has dcservedly excluded it from many
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to considerable extent this capital objection to
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the subtle poison Of the Historians reflections
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this work, as they have their beautiful edition OF
SHAKESPEARE, in style of great beauty and excel
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