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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
The Yumas Indians.

Upon the banks of the Colorado river lives
a warlike tribe called the Yumas Indians
and more exquisite specimens of the human
form divine We're never turned into this
world by good dame Nature. They are tall
manly and muscular,and strong, and possess
native grace of manner peculiar to the su-
perior tribes of the red men. They are ath-
letic and swift of foot, and as bold as they
are hardy. Their skin is of a dark copper
color, but smooth and clear. and their coun-
tenances beIoken great frankness and inte!li-
gence. But in this good looks belle them
for as class, they are treacherous, deceitlIl,
and great thieves. They are the most ex-
pert swimmers.passing one half of their time
in the rushing waters of the great Red River
of The west, ,breasting the most violent current
and transporting heavy burdens from shore
TO shore. The experts are not men aione-
the women are equally dcx,erous. The prin.
cipal article of food with them is the Mesqui.
bean which grows in great abundance near
the banks Of The Colorado and is eaten by
them when ripe in raw state and also dried
and prepared as atoee, or Cruel.
The women perform the work, and collect
the beans in huge wicker baskets holding a
bushel and more, whichIhey bear upon their
heads. When n matron goes out TO pick
beans, she takes her pappoose, claps it in a
basket and if necessary TO cross a stream,
approaches The bank tosses the baket into The
wafer and springs in after it. The baskets
are coated with resinous substance, and are
impervous 10 the water. The swimmer
then gives the basket whrl before her,
making it spin around and fly before with
extraordinary velocity. They swim high Out
of water and hoat like b!adders. They are
very fond Of mule meat, horses, and such
small deer and devour them when scarcely
warmed through. The fish of the Colorado,
they also eat half cooked, tail and all.
They abominate their more civilized neigh
bors of the Gila, the Pimos and Maricopas,
who are quite civilized, cultivate the soil and
receive yearly grant of clothing from the
Mexican Government. They are under the
command of Captain General, native
chief Gallo .4zul, who has half dozen wives
and military suit of clothes. The Marico-
pas and Pimos are the deadly foes Of the A
paches, and frequently make up war parties,
penetrate the Apacheria and return laden
with scalps.
Gallo Azul, little more than year ago
thought it proper to make an attempt TO civ
iize the Yunas. He therefore took wal
party and met the Yumas near the month o
the Gila determined not 10 be civilized they
turned to and whipped Gallo AzuPs little
party, whereupon that chief returned TO the
bosoms Of his wives and corDfelds with q
vow never to attempt to civiliZe the Yumas
again unless he had an invincible number oi
his warriors with him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
Henry Clay.

Who would have thought that the time
would ever come, when the Wings would
not only question the fidelity of Henry Clay,
but speak openly Of his awarding to a Whie
Administration reproaches and sneers g.
Yet that time is now upon US. Hear what a
Washington correspondent Of the State
Journal-the central organ Of Ohio Whig-
gerry and mouth-piece of Thos Ewing-says
of the Kentucky Statesman:
When old Hal was welcomed back into
public life, would have pledged my life that
he intended to give our Wing President and
Wing Administration the warmest support.
l would have done so, tor believed such a
course wonld have given the most satisfac.
ton to the Whig party. But Mr.. Clay has
pursusd different course. Instead of Civ
ing the administration a cordial support, he
has awarded to it reproaches and sneers
and seems now quite inclined to place him
self in open hostility TO it. 'i
What sort Of an administration must that
be that MIR. Clay, instead of giving it cor.
dial support, awards 10 it reproaches and
sneers ? II must be weak affair indeed .
But there is more in this extract we have
quoted than meets the eye. 1t discloses the
feelings of the Secretary of the Interior to.
wards MIR. Clay as well as the opinion OF
the Cabinet. The State Journal, in which it
appears, is the Ohio mouth-piece of MIR. Ew.
ing, and its Washington correspondent bu,
effects the views and feelings Of that Cabi-
net officer. Mr.. Ewing, we suppose, thinks,
as Ohio deserted MIR. Clay at the "Slaughter
house Convention he is not bound to stick
to him, especially when he has no patronage
at his disposal. The Secretary of the Inte :
rior always had an eye to the profits. : Cin>
cinnati Enquirer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
The Lawrence Divorce Case.

We are happy to find in the Post of this
morning, the following very sensible and We
believe Just remarks in relation 10 an affair
which al first became newspaper topic by
abusive articles in southern paper. The
public are ever ready TO take sides with the
weaker party, and 10 conclude at once, with
out any knowledge of the facts, that gentle
women cannot err. In this case many have
been misled, from the silence which Mr.
Lawrence has preserved,-a silence which
had its origin in the kindest of motives
but those who have had an opportunity of
Judging of the merits of this case, and who
have been from the first personal observers,
are united in the opinion regarding the JUS
tice OF the course pursued.
The wrIler in the Post remarks There
has been much said in the newspapers, for
few weeks pait, respecting the above affair,
and we think that injustice has been done to
Mr.. Lawrence, both here and in other cities.
True, in all difficulties of a coniugal char
acter, the sympathies ofthe public are at first
naturally extended to the wife but when, on
examination, it is proved she is manifeslly in
the wrong, these promptings should give
place to justice and truth.
As far as we are Informed, Mrs. Lawrence
left her husband ahou; eight months since,
under the express understanding that she
would return 10 Boston in few weeks. At
the time she was expected back, Mr.. Law,
renee received letter informing him that she
should not return, and that be must go TO
Louisville to reside. Various reasons, which
it is unnecessary TO state, rendered this i'm
possible and he accordingly requested her
return to Boston, in accordance with her
promise at parting. By significant letters,
it soon became manifest that this was not,
and never had been intended and after iuvi
tations and entreaties were neglected and
spurned, Mr.. Lawrence had recourse to the
only means in his power-which was to an
nounce his wife's desertion to the public, and
thus adopt the precaution which such state
OF things rendered necessary. r
The various tales of jealousy and difficult
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
Poverty.

The successful man is too apt to claim
credit for that, which may be altogether the
result of a combination of circumstances
over which ne has had 10 control, and sue
cess may have fastened itself upon him, as il
were, in spite of himself. lie may have
been reckless, improvident, and even sloth-
full, but still he could not drive his genius
from him the more he seemed determined
to part company, the closer she would cling.
1t is equally true, that want of success is not
conclusive evidence that it is not sought,
toiled for, or deserved. True, this is not a
general rule, but it is an exception Of fire.
quent occurrence. The want of proper
appreciation of this truth, has led many
we'll disposed and well meaning people to
look upon poverty as almost crime, and
consequently, 10 deal with it rudely, TO scorn
and scott at it, and to pass it by unheeded,
with a closed hand and icy heart. Alas =
we know not what sacrifice Of time or mon
ey-perhaps, both may have been made by
that ragged, pale-iaced child of want, 10 el.
feet some Iandable purpose-to provide for
an aged and afflicted parent. Business may
have been neglected, to watch in the sick
chamber ofa suffering wife, or dying child ;
debts may have been contracted. sufficiently
weighty, not only 10 press him TO the earth,
but to keep him there, that they might be
supplied with the medicine 10 cure, the food
to nourish, and the thousand indispensable,
but almost nameleas comforts, that can only
be duly appreciated at such u time. O! dc
not treat poverty rudeIy: il is not always
linked with crime. The robe of ermine oft
en- hides moral deformily vice is frequent
y arrayed in purple and fine linen many
generous heart, many a clivalrous spirit
many giant mind, many tenant for Heav.
en-, is clothed in rags.-.N. Y. Picayune.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
Go to the Secretary,'

The whg press have very generally de-
MED that Gen. Taylor has abdicated the func-
tions of his high Office, and devnIved them
upon his Secretaries. 1t is, however, q fact
we'll known in this city, and not to be gain
said with truth. We have it from unques-
tionable authority that General Taylor recent
ly, on applications to him, by members OF
Congress, TO redress wrongs or correct mis-
takes committed by his Secretaries, has de-
clIned all interference with the matters thus
brought TO his notice, alleging, in excuse for
his conducr, that he had confided all such
matters to his heads Of departments, and he
would not Interfere with them. He seems to
be impressed with the belief that the only
duties devolving upon him as the Chief Mag
strate OF the republic are, to receive his SAL
ary monthly, and TO take part in the mere
pageantry connected with his office. He
signs such papers as are brought TO him, re-
ceives his monthly stipend, shakes hands
with the sovereign people at the receptions /;
and these he seems TO imagine, constitute all
the duties of the presidential Office. Weak
and imbecle as the cabinet undoubtedly is,
we hesitate not to aver that il is the nblest
and most respectable part of the adminstra-
ton. The head of the government is far
weaker and more imbecile, notifying as the
fact must be TO the American people. JUS
tice TO the cabinet, which public opinion has
already discarded, and which must soon retire
from office, requires that we should make
this declaration. Justice 10 the American
people, and fidelity to the great cause of re-
publican government, also require il, in or
der that in all future time no man shall
again be clothed with the highest honors of
the nation merely because he happened ac-
cidentaIy to be at the head of an army that
achieved important victories, having. during
forty years Of previous service, achieved no
distinction for himself-thus showing that
his military hcnors were mere accidents, SO
Ear as he was conce rned. d.-Wnsh Union
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
A Reauty,s care of her Charms.

AT the period, 1885, the widow Of Louis
de Breze, Diana of Poitiers) had already at
tanned her Ihirty-frst year. while the Prince
Henry was only in his seventeenth and at
the first glance it would appear as though so
formidable disparity of age must have rem
dered any attempt on her part to engage the
affection of so mere youth, alike abortIve
and ridiculous but so well had she pre-
served even the youthful bloom which had
added so much to her attractions on her first
appearance at court, that she appeared ten
years younger than she actually was. Her
features were regular and classical her
com pIexion faultless her hair Of rich p,Ir-
pie black, which took golden tint in the
sunshine, while her teeth, her ancles, her
hands and arms, and her bust, were each in
their turn the theme of court poets. That
the extraordinary and almost fabulous dura-
ton of her beauty was in a great degree
due 10 the precautions which she adopted,
there can be but little doubt, for she spared
no effort to secure il she was jealously
careful of her health, and in tile most severe
weather bathed in cold water; she suffered
no cystemic TO approach her, denouncins ev-
ery compound of the kind as worthy only of
those to whom nature had been so niggardly
as 10 compel them TO complete her imperfect
works. She rose every morning al O'Clock,
and had no sooner left her chamber than she
sprang into the saddle. and after gallopina u
league or two, returned to bed, where she re-
manned until midday, engaged in reading
The system appears singular one, but in
her case it undoubtedly proved successful.
as, after having ensaved the Duke d'Orleans
in her thirty first year, she still reignea IN
absolute sovereignty over the heart oil the
King Of France when she had nearly reached
the age Of sixty 1t is certain, however,
that The magnificent Diana owed no small
portion Of this extraordinary and mP'ece-
denied constancy to the charms Of her mind
and the brilliancy of her intellect.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
Overland Emigration.

The following from correspondence under
date of Council Bluffs, May 8. we copy from
the National Intelligencer
Having come by boat up the Missouri rv
er from ST. Louis, have been able, bv stop
ping al some places and making inquiries at
others, to take general view of the CalIfor-
mia emigration by land. 1t is indeed aston
ishing. At st, Louis, you see crowds, but
when you get to Independence, you find the
landing covered with wagons, teams, and
people. Kansas, at the mouth of the river
of that name, presents the same appearance.
Weston, few miles above Fort Leaven-
worth, is beautiful place and an excellent
starting point. Here hundreds ofteams were
crossing daily grain only fifty to sixty cents
per bushel, and every thing also wanted for
a complete outfit at reasonable rates. A few
miles above lies St. Joseph,a great point,
though think inferior in many respects to
Weston grain and every thing else is out
ofall proportion higher. From this point.
no doubt, about seven thousand persons will
set out. The streets were crowded with
people, and great confusion prevailed
Three or four auctioneers were riding horses
and mules through the streets, crying them
at the top of the voice, Just going &c.,
All along The shores up TO this point we saw
wagons travelling along on the great Journey
At this point there are hundreds of teams
They are encamped all around for miles,
About one thousand wagons, it is said, have
crossed and are making their way into the
Indian country. Most of the companies are
going with horses but they are unsafe
The express which comes in from Fort Lar
annie to Fort Kearney reports much distress
among the horse companies who are push
ing out, trying 'to get ahead One compa-
ny, out of % horses, had lost IA others in
less proportion, have suffered loss, both on
the south and north sides of the Platte. |
fitted out horses, but my company having
advanced into the territory, leaving behind
them their discretion, and even some ofthem
their m oral principles, ] shall go with oxen,
which are the safest. We have cows and
plenty of milk, fine company and of the
ten thousand wagons which are going TO the
land Of gold, the Oquawka OK company ex-
pect no, 10 be found far behind. M
Respectfully, your most obd't,
JNO. w. JONES.
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ties, which have appeared in the papers, are
either strangely misrepresented or wholly
fictitious If the merits of the case were tc
be generally known, it is believed there
would be disclosed much unwarran,ed inter
ference on the part of those whose authors
ty over Mrs Lawrence terminated with her
marriage. Facts could be stated and letters
published which would astonsh the public
and at the same time show with whar ob.ta.
cles Mr.. Lawrence had 10 contend and wba,
trials he was obliged to endure. II could
easily be shown that Mrs. Lawrence remain ed
in Louisville without cause that could Justify
or even excuse such procedure. Bur ali
this it is not our purpose at present to sci
forth. s
From what we aiteady know Of this affair
we nre persuaded that Mr.. Lawrence has
acted wisely and justly land this opinion is
strengthened by the fact, that his course
meets with the warmest approval of those
friends to whom all the circumstances of the
case are familiar. Should he ever be com.
PEELED 10 make public vindication of his
conduct, we arc sure that the community
one and all, would extend to him that favor
and appreciation which he we'll deserves.
His motives in this affair have been pure
and his course perfectly justifiable; and those
who ascribe to him other than honorable ant
upright intentions, must speak either fron
ignorance or prejudice.
We have written the above with the sole
object of doing justice to a gentleman, whose
conduct has been somewhat blamed, anC
whose motives have been much misrepre
sented. Ii were well if domestic harmony
could ever prevail in society: but if dissen-
sions ever arise, there is no reason why the
truth should not be known, whoever may be
the party thereby affected. Certain it is, .Ia
if wife will abandon her husband, in for
getfulness Of her marriage vow, she must no
murmur if the fact is made public; and an
imadversions and reproaches come with il
grace from those who have been treatet
with lenity which their conduct did no
merit.-Boston Euening Gazette.
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The Spells of Home.
BY MRS. HExANs.


BY the soft green iish. in the woody glade,
On the banks of moss where thy childhood
played;
BY the household tree through which thine eve
First looked in love to the summer sky;
BY the dewy gleam, by the very breath
VI the primrose tufts in the grass beneath,
Upon thy heart there is laid spell,
Holy and precious-oh guard it well
By the sleepy ripple of the stream.
Which has lulled thee into many dream
BY the shiver of the ivy leaves
To the wind of morn at thy easement caves
By the bees deep murmur in the lines
By the music Of the Sabbath chimes
BY every sound Of thy native shade
Stronger and dearer the spell is made.
BY the gathering round the Winter hearth,
When twilight called unto household mirth
By the fairy tale, or the legend old,
In that ring of happy faces told;
By the quiet hour, when hearts unite
In the parting prayer, and the kind "good
night;
By the smiling eye, and the loving tone,
Over thy life has the spell been thrown.
And bless that gift lit hath gentle might,
A guardian power, and guiding light.
1t hath led the freemen forth to stand
In the mountain battle of his land
1t hath brought the wanderer DER the seas,
To die on the hills of his own fresh breeze
Aud back 10 the gate of his fathers hall,
1t hath led the weeping prodigal.
Yes! when the heart in its pride would stray
From the pure frst-loves of its youth away:
When the sullying breath of the world would
come
Der the flowers it brought from its childhood:
home;
Think then again of the woody glade,
And the sound by the rustling ivy made,
Think of the tree at thy fathers door,
And the kindly spell shall have power onc'
more.
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NJ MISCELLANY Y.
Mysteries Of MesmeriSm.
A SCENE AT A SOCIAL PARTY.
BY ONE WHO WAS THERE.

A merry party was assembled in the parlor
of good friend of ours, not long since and
a merry time had the guests, if we may judge
from the continual excitement which was
kept up by the principal spirits Of the occa-
sion. Many good joke was perpelrated,
and many bad one was enjoyed at the ex-
pense OF some one present.
Among the fairer portion of the guests was
one Miss Sarah H, who is beloved and
admired by all for her accomplishments and
natural kindness of heart, while she is dread
ed for her keen satire, and her aptness at the
execution of cruel and practical Jokes.
Miss H had reigned supreme during
the evening, and nearly every guest present
had suffered from her wit. Among those
whom she had treated in the most cruel man-
ner was Charley E, who was not bad
at such innocent amusements himself and
who resolved to repay Miss Sarah H in
her own coin. ...
The conversation turned upon mesmerism.
Charley said he had put TO sleep any guam
tity of pretty young ladies, and strong mind
ed young gentlemen, in his day. and face
tiously remarked that he fattered himself on
being as good at it as Parson F..
with pair of Plates said Charley, i can
accomplish as much in the putting-to-sleep
line as the parson can with one of his dullest
sermons
Nonsense! cried Miss H..
Nonsense! echoed Charley. assuming a
sudden earnestness; perhaps you think
can't put you TO Sleep
Perhaps do laughed Miss H.
4 think l could convince you in few
minutesp
That you could pu: me to sleep?
Yes exclaimed Charley with admirable
enthusiasm. And if you will let me try,
pledge myself TO accomplish the task, or to
furnish the oysters for the company
THE oysters" cried Miss H, 4 take
you at your offer"
And you will give me fair trial?'
Yes
agreed them rs a-r..F ID
And Charley to the delight OF the whole
company, who were fond of fun and oysters,
commenced making preparations tor the ap-
psrently hard task or putting the bright eyes
VI the wlde-awake Miss Hin a mesmer-
&c sleep, I'M, 80
.,'o 0narley said he operated with plates, He
nso .. remarked that some plates were better
~ nan osners, and Charley must 90 with Mrs.
uhe lady Of the house. 10 her pantry
10 make cnoice OF such specimens Of crock.
cry as would best suit his purpose :
Charley was occupied some iime in ,ooL.
ing his selection of plates, and the co'nn s'an'
whose appetite for fun aud oysters ,pahs, mas hs
coming very acute, began TO grow imna,;sn,
At length, however, Charley re-appesref
with very sober face, and said in a seriou,
tone: ~ I a
4 couldn't fad any plates to suit me exact
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

PLEASURE OF READING. Ofall the amuse-
menis that can possibly be imagined for q
working man, after daily tolls, or in the in
tervals, there is nothing like reading a news
paper or book. 1t calls for no bodily exer-
ton, of which already he has had enough,
perhaps, too much. II relieves his home OF
dullness and sameness. Nay,it accompanies
him to his next days work, and gives hm
something to think of besides the mere me-
chanical drudgery of his every day occupa-
ton something he can enjoy while ao'ehI, :
and look forward to with much pleasure. i,
/ were to pray for taste which would stand
BY me under every variety Of circumstances
and be source OF happiness and cheerful
ness 10 me through life, and shield against
all lis ills, however things might 60 am'ss,
ord The world frown upon me, It would be a
taste for reading. - Herschel.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

As respectfully dressed man was walk
ing down Broadway recently, where the
new stores are being erected, through the
careessness of one of the hod carriers who
was mounting ladder, quantity Of NOR
tar fell upon his coat and hat, somewhat
marring their beauty. Horn the invelerate,
who saw the accident, assures us he never
saw man SO mortar fed in his life.-.N.
Y Pathfinder.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

gentleman was agreeably serprised, the
other day, to find plump turkey, served
up for his dinner, and inquired of his SER
want how it was obtained.
why, sa,' replied the blackey, ',hat ar
turkey has been roostin' on our fence tree
nights; so dis mornin' | seize him for de
rent OBJ de fence -s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

LEMON SYRuP.-Take Of the juice of lem
ons, strained, pint, sugar, 2 1-2 pounds
Dissolve the sugar in the juice of lemons,
with gentle heat; then set it aside for
twenty -four hours; afterwards remove the
scum. and, il there be any dregs, pour the
clear liquor from them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

TArrLERs. Like q bell that's rung for
FIRE like ceaseless auction crer !; like oil
times, graceless liar. mischief making tat
tiers 60 ; stopping you with quak'ng fear'
whispering as you lend an ear-'Mercy on
US, did you hear ? Betsy Bean has got
beaur
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

WoRDs OF WASHINGTON. Those meas
,res which have tendency to dissolve the
Union, ough, 10 be considered hostile to the
Liberty and Independence of America, and
their authors treated accordingly
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06

FRENCH SPoILATIoNs. The Committee
on Foreign Affairs in the House are ready, i,
is sale, TO report il. favor Of paying fov French
SpoiIations committed prior to 1900.