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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

down into large nrin clair, insisted upon
knowing why lie had not been to see her.
during the iong TIM, she had been in bjs
house, and finaIiy seated herself on the floor.
AT his ieet,lo talk over matters. Quite over.
come with this last con,lescrlsio,,, the deep
down chivalry Of the honest Eng,shman
was aroused, and, dropping on one knee. he
declared that lie could not sit 10 chair while
she sal on the floor. At this, the upcere
nionioas Jenny jumped up, and taking Mr..
C.'s two hands, drew him 10 a window seat.
and squeezed herself (tor he is a very fat
nan) into the recess by his side-'aih
very tight squeeze it was added the old gen-
tlemau in telling the story. Here she pulled
from her pocket contract and receipts, and
proceeded 10 business, which was soon set
lled and the Landlord took his lea, e, de-
lighted with Jenny Lind, but not quite sure
that lie had been 10 full possession OF his
senses.
Just before the celebrated singer left this
residence, lady who had been brought in
contact with her by some circumstance OF
neishborhood, and who had conceived a
strong affection from her, asked, one dav,
something as keepsake. Jenny few TO
her dressing room aud brought down Jewels
aud costly articles of dress, and eagerly
begged her TO chouse nytliing she possessed;
but AN article of value wns not what tle la
dy wished or could accept. II was will, the
greatest difficulty that the impulsive Sw-de
could be nude to agree 10 let The keepsake
consist Of only tie bnquel of flowers that
she hnd worn IN La File du Regiment. -
Her generosity and simplicity seem beyocd
taint or qualification by knowledge of the
world.
The above particulars, ,slow wing the admired
celebrity off her pedestal, as they do, will hy
no mems diminish the interest of her recep>
'ion IN America. The qualities OF cIiaracter
which they reveal, are appreciated, and ear
nrsry looked for, by the largest and hest
class OF our country ptoplr-ihe uIostenta.
tious and pIain-hearted. Her coming amoag
us will be that years most noted event, in
all probability, and we only trust that
prophecies, whose whole mission, with her
gold-nma>sIng powers, seems TO he one of
pure benes soience, may not be dsparaged
for her humble simpllcilies of ordinary life
as vas the prophet Elisha. for henling
Naaman with the humble waite. of Israel,
when 'Abana and Pi,arpar,' tile more ari>to-
cratic waters Of Damascus, would have bee
SO much nro,e in keeping with his cliaruc
teri Home Journal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
The Sea Serpent.

Sometimes we think we believe in this
monster. Many people do, and we therefore
copy from Savannah paper, for their satis-
laclion, the full account pf his appearance,
down south as mentioned in the Post Of
Monday
"a remarkable marine monster was seen
by Capt. Blankensh;p, OF the William Sea-
brook, and his passengers, on tho last trIp
of the STEAMER from Charleston TO tins city i.
When the steamer was coming down Port
Royal Sound, ut about six P. NJ. on Sunday
some six or seven miles inside the bar, sew
erai objects were deserted about mile dIs>
lant (which were at first supposed to he fiocks
of ducks. An examination by the glass,
however. revrnled several Jumps or elevu-
lions, which had an undulalory or changing
moIion. The steamer was then directed TO-
wards this ohjecr, which lay near the point
of land separating Beaufort from Broad Riv-
er. The water was so sh0aI as the steamer
went on. that it was found necessary 10 cast
the lead but when within forty or fifty
feet of the monster, the sounding was four
fathoms.
While in this position Capt. Blanken-
ship and his passengers had very good
view OF the creature, whose SIZE and appear
ance were such MS 10 inspire some OF The
passengers with alarm and apprehension
The monster was lying IN the arc of circle
his head parting the water by genile on
ward motion. No eyes nor mouth were Wis
lble. rs the head was not elevated; but the
head itself, which appeared To be faliene,l.
is stated 10 be some ten feet long, and iron.
six to seven feet wide. From tie head for Il
distance of some thirty feeI, the body was
depressed beneath the Tater !; but at this dis
iance hump or elevation appeared,an an
other twenty 1--WE feet from the last. dis
tincily round appearance was observed. and
the greatest diameter is stated at some seven
or eight feet. The boat approached The
monster in such manner MS nearly 10 form
a chord 10 the arc described by it, which cir
cums,alce gave a good standard of judg-
ment rs 10 lis length. The concurrent tes-
timony on tins point is, that il was not less
Than 100 feet long, and probably not more
than l40 feet.
The noise made by nrres:ing the motion
of the hear, or the fact of its approach,canse
tie serpent Tor whatever il must be ca'led) 10
lower itself in the water and disappear
Before tins g great part of the body was ca
sily seen and examined F; the most OF 1t de-
pressed httle below the surface. lis dis
appearance, the entire length descending at
once, caused a sensible ripple on the sur
face. The steamer now left the spot, but
the creature was again seen 10 rise and pre-
sent similar appearances a short time nf-
Ter the steamer moved off. Such are The
particulars, as far as we have been able 10
CLEAN them from the testimony OF several
nersons ON board. We should have added
that the color appeared 10 be OF deer
glossy brown, 10 which one passenger tho't
6a detected .inse of something like deep
etase esloS'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
The Baby in Daguerreotyre.


sr ANNA LOWELL SMELLING.
What. put her in Dasuerrco,ype.
And victimize the pet!
I'm sure the colors she will gripe,-
The frames will overset.
The frisking. laughing, bouncing thing.
So full Of life and glee-
A restless bird upon the wing
And sunbeam on the sea,
Put shadows on that forehead fair,
That look of quick surprise,
And give dull unmeaning stare
To those blue laughing eyes!
Now do you think chance you We caught |.
Out with the colors. quick:
She's screaming at the very though,
Of such a shabby trick.
And now she's still--Hy to the stand.
The smiling features trace;
In vain-up goes tiny hand.
And covers half the face.
Give up the task-let childhood oe
Natures own blooming rose;
You cannot catch the spirit free,
Which only childhood knows.
Earths shadows Ger that brow will pass
Then paint her at your will;
When time xh III m al q bar ,,.;.L -,
She were baby still.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

Many years ago, there lived 10 western
Penhsylvania. General -, rev olutionary
worthy, who had done iIse State some ser
vice. He united with the courage aud chiv-
airy Of the soldier, an irnpetuous aud posi-
| live temper which brooked no contiadic-
'.on OF his word, or disoLedence Of his or
ders
f'oughing one dav on lis farm, one of l,is
"o'ses became restIve and unnianaReahle,
""ereupon the testy Cincinnntus struck him
I.c., oe"'y on the head, that the animal fell
steed, lately full of life and sui,it stretched
OIL the ground, his rage was changed 10 re.
gret ana self-roproach: but kuowiuy uo.Iinv
better TO be done, he dlsenqaged the harness
aud went 10 the house. He sent for . Sel.
low who did odd jobs about tile neicI,tcr
food, TO 60 into Ibe field where he wu,,iI
nnd the horse. and skin him iorttwi,I, md
tnke his hide TO the tai,,iers
| Whnt! Old Rooney dead 2 inquired tic
man.
'Dead or n'ivr, what's ,Iai your i.usinessY
exclaimed tie GercrAi with characterised
sioie'ce 'go aud CO as bid you, never ask
me questions
lne man accordingly weht 10 his business,
and alter Il considerable time returned for his
rav
wei Jake, what 30 yon ask =
why. ouiy seventy-fise cents! I'll not
give IT,!
But stop bit, General, it isn't much con-
sldering all the trouble. don't ax for the
SHINING alone. bur then such work as /
had 10 CATCH
Fire and iIsies. Jake-catch him-was
Boney alivey
Aye. General, alive and kicking; and a
pretty hot chase had to give him round the
field. before | got chance to knock him
down.'
What you internal scoundrel, did you kin
him exclaimed the veteran, bursting with
| rage.
Yes sir; you know could not skin him
| alive
You daholcal villain, III kill you"
Oh DON'T cried Jake effectins a retreat;
there's no law MS far as know, againsr kill
| ing your horse, though it must be murder if
you kill me. Besides, you know, always
obey military ORDERS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
Nashville Convention.

1t is worthy Of remark that the Nation
al Intelligencer, in a long article conden-
natory of the proposed convention nj Nash
vile, deems it first necessary to go into n
historical defence OF the convention at Hart
ford We think it would he better logic
10 admit that the assembly al Hartford de-
served the judgement with which i, has
been visited by the people, and 70 hold ur
that punishment as the probable reward
which the present and the future will he
STOW upon the members Of the assembly
AT Nashville The principal difference al
present perceptibe between the two bodies
is that one pus holden while we We're at
war with the kingdom Of Great Britain.
and the other is called while we are at
peace will, all the world and preserving
amicable relations with The rest OF man
kind Post.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

A correspondent Of The N. Y. Literary
World, writing from Boston. relates the fol-
lowing incideos.
.Th. Rev. Dr.. BethUne has been preaching
and lecturnc here 10 large audiences. A
,vc.k or two since, he startled the conereoa-
,iou n; the Park street church, by the admin
;.,ratiou of n repoof TO those literary pests,
tho .;,,nrovers' of hymns, who are TO sacred
noe,ry what Naum Tate was 70 Shakespeare.
Az the close OF his sermon he gave out Cow
per-s hymn in five stanzas, commencing
There is fountain filed with blood
He finished reading it, stopping rather sud-
denly, and exclaimed in clear distinct voice,
this s,umza Is not as CoUper rrote 1t Az
he iuroie Il, runs thus upon which he laid
down the hook and repeated it from memory.
Il should like to kno,C,' he continued. ',cho
has had the presumption 10 alter Co,cper's po-
etryl The choir r'U sing only the first four
stan-as Of The hymn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
Simple Cure for Group,

We find in the Journal of Health the
following simple remedy for this dangerous
disease. Those who have passed nights
Of great agony at The bedside Of loved chill
dren, will treasure it up as an invaluable
piece of information. If child is taken
with Group, instantly apply cold water, ice
wafer if possible. suddenly and freeiv TO
the neck and chest, with n sponge. The
breathing will nlmnst INSTANTLY he relieved.
SO soon as possible, let the sufferer drink
as much as il can; then wipe il dry. cover
il up warm. and soon quiet sumber
viii relieve the parents anxiety, and lead
the heart in thankfiIlness to The Power
which has given 10 the pure gushing toun-
ilin such medical qualities.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
The Flag of our Union for ever

Mi, Griffin of Belfast, row in California,
writes under date Of Jan. 9th as follows =
regret most exceedingly TO have mel
ancIIoIy incident to report. On Friday even
ing last, Capt. Benjamin Young, late resi-
dent, and believs n native OF Belfast. re-
turned 10 our camp at about PM. whip
saw which he had borrowed TO saw out some
boards. 1t seemed az though the saving OF
the boards was for his coffin. He appeared
10 he in good health aud spirits,nnd happen
ing TO he in the camp at the time. con-
versed with him little willie. The next
morning was informed that he died bur a
lille more :han an hour after he left me -
He evidently. as the physician said. was af-
flcted with disease of The heart. diving as
he did within bur few minutes after he had
first tainted.
The Belfast Republican adds the follow
ing:-Ii is with deep regret that we record
the death Of Capt. James P. Jordan, of the
brig Belfast, al San Francisco, Jan. 9Th
Capt. J. was gentleman of much inteIli-
gence, and much endeared by amiable quail.
ties 10 his acqusintances. He was a resi-
dent Of Prsapee,.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

A distinguished writer upon health and
longevity saye;E'Ex'end the same favor
daily to YOU, Whole person that you do TO
your face and hands. All you require il two
TO i've quarts of cold water, land as much
more as you please,) and one or Two towels !:
the whole operation need not occupy five
minutes. When you can faithfully and fear
Iessly wash yourself all over with cold water
daily. you will have taken vast step in the
commencement o: uninterrupted health
The religion ofsome whom we call heathsns.
enjoins this upon them, while We. with all
the lights of Christianity and civilization, ars
TOD spA 10 ueglvcti,.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
The Flag Of Our Union.


" A song for our banner :"--The watchwor,
recall.
Which gave the Republic her station:
United we stand--divided we fall -
1t made and preserves us a nation !.
The union Of Iakes--the union of lands
The union of States none can sever
The union of hearts--the union of hands
And the Flag of the Union for ever
And ever!
The Flag of our Union for ever
What God in his Infinite Wisdom designed.
And armed with Republican thunder,
For all the earth's despots and factions com
bined.
Have the power to conquer or sunder
The union of lakes--the union of lands
The union of States none can sever
The union of hearts--the union of hands
And the Flag of the Union for ever
And ever
The Flag of our Union for ever!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

A CURIOUS FAcr.-The whole population
Of the United States could be compressed in.
to the space Of one square mile, and each in.
dviuaI be allowed sufficient room To breathe
in. Fifteen inches square would suffice for
This. There are ] 700 yards in mile, which.
being multiplied. gives 63 800 inches and
this product divided 10y Is, the number Of
inches occupied ty each individual, would
place 1924 Of them in n row to extend the
length of a mile and the same number OF
rows TO complete square mile would con-
sequentlv number IL, ,S42 SIG.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

Il is stated, MS an illustration OF the infiu-
ence which inventive genius exercises upon
manufactures, that snme gentlemen IN bos'
ION. A shot time e,rce. employed an ingen-
ious American machinist 80 devote some
study 10 mode of cleaning and separating
into different qualities the wool from tue
River la Plate. The attempt was successiu';
The mnchine> was produced. The wool
was thrown into it and thoroughly ftednsea ,
and d;rided into three kinds, good, better dng
besl. and is TINS turned our assorted aho
cleansed and ready for market or inahulae;
ture. The wool costs six cents pouho aos'
the first sort procured from II is wor'n 'o''y
cents pound. s7
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28
Disagreement in High Life.

Every body will recolect The lieh-wroupit
and gorgeous description Of The wedding.
one year ago, of Mf. I. B. Lawrence, son OF
Abbot Lawrence, the Boston millionaire. and
present minister OF the United Suites. near
the Court Of 81 James, The Cincinnati Dis
patch snys:-
'ihe descriptions were high wrong cllt--the
bridal array the brilliant trosseau of the bride.
the magnificent jewels, and the splendid
dresses direct from Paris-even the .br,,ial
chamber was thrown open to vulgar gaze
and the nup'iul couch ard Paiian purify of
the s!:eets submitted to gross critlcism The
pick and choice OF the Upper Ten of the
whole Union were present. The bridal ut
tendants numbered many beautiful represen.
taIves of every portion of lhe Union The
blondes OF the North and the brunettes of the
South. Every thing went merry as a mar
rage bell The parties went 10 their home
IN Boston The honeymoon had scarcely
waned, when Il fiare-up occurred, and a sep
uratron followed
The following disgracelul sequel 10 the
brilliant descriptions, above noted, we find
10 HE Louisville papers of The last week !:
'NoTIcE. Nherens my wife, Sallie w.
Lawrence, Inns williuly. and without cause,
deserted me, THIS 10 to caution all persons
against harboring or trusting her on my &C.
count. as hold myself responsible for no
debts contracted by her.
T. B. LAWRENCE.
Boston, Feb. 18, 1S49.'
Referring 10 this matter, the Cincinnati
| Times well says:-
Now. see the wreck the demon jealousy
has worked. How true il is, That happiness
is not The result OF outward circumsla aces
It il were Otherwise, the rich would always
I've happy, and the poor unhappy. An intel
ligent mind, well balanced, and a heart dis
cip,ned 10 obedience TO the precepis OF
Christianity. niune cnn give peace. A dark
cloud now hangs over the heir OF millions,
aud the 'Grea, Western Belle dark us a
NALL
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

The following spirit-stirring lyric. from the
pen of Gen. MoRRIs. will 60 through the coun-
try like the clang of a trumpet and find an
echo in every American heart. 1t is the true
vein.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-28

Disunion was burned in efigy y Nsv
York, the other dsy ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11

They have also purchased Of the Proprie
. he rsoht of ~.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11
Power or Habit,

Habituniformly and constantly strength
ems all our exertlons whatever we do
often, we become more and more apt to
do. A snufftaker begins with a pinch Of
snuff per day, and ends with a pound or
two every month. Swearing begins in
anger; it ends by mingling itself with o.
binary conversation. Such like ins,an~
ces are Of too common notoriety to need
that they be adduced; but, as before OBJ
served, at the very time that the tenden-
cy to do the thing is every day inc -easing,
the pleasure resulting from it, by the
blunfed sensibility of the bodily organ,
diminished; and the desire is irresistible
though the qualification is nothing
There is rather an entertaining example
of this in Fielding's sLife of Jonathan
Wild" in that scene where he is repres-
ented as playing at cards with the Count,
a gambler. "Such," says Mr.. Fielding
swas the power of habit over the minds
of those illustrious persons, that Mr.. Wild
could not keep his hands out of the Counts
pockets, though he knew they were emp.
ty; nor could the Count abstain from
palming a card, though he was well
aware Mr.. Wild had no money to pay
him."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11
A Love Letter Of OIden Times.


Madam, most worthy of estimation, af
ter long consideration and much medita>
ton, have strong inclination to become
your relation; and on your appreciation
shall remove my situation to more cons
venient station to profess my admiration;
and if such an oblation be worthy Of con.
sideration, and can obtain commiseration,
it will be an aggrandizalion beyond all
calculation, of the Joy and exul:ation of
Yours, without assimilation.
Tbs YOU'VE LApY's ANswER.-Sir: |
perused your Grafton with much deliber-
alton and little CONSERVATION, at the
great infatuation Of your week imagina>
ton, TO show such veneration on so slight
foundation but after examination and
serious contemplation, suppose your an.
ination was the fruit of recreation, or
sprung from ostenta,ion to display your
education by an odd euunciation Of words
Of the same termination, though Of great
variation in their respective signifca-
lion.
Now without disputation, your labori-
Gus application to so tedious an occupa.
ton deserves commentator and think
ing imitation a sufficient qualification
am without hesitation, Yours.
MARY MODERATION.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11

"OULD inform his numerous patients on the
w Kennebec, that in future he will con6ne
himself to office practice, and be consulted dali
ly. per sonallY or by letter. al his residence
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11
A Hard C,.se.


A wa,chman going his rounds, IA very
rare occulrence,)a few nights since, found
seated on the steps Of the State House,
on individual somewhat the worse for
what he had taken.
Look here my dear fellow said the
guardian of the night, You will take
cold"
"Never you mind" was the reply, 81
have chosen this spot as my abiding place,
Till the sun is up," and thereupon COM
menced singing his old favori,e song in a
manner which threw the former "choris-
tiers of the fremont Theatre" in the
shade.
"Who are you, my friend" interrupted
the watchman.
The individual cast one look insignif-
cant Of deep disgust at this impairment
question, and then replied in sepulchral
tones, 81 am Mazulm, the guardian Of
these sacred tombs."
"But what do you do
Nothing"
"How do you live 2"
"By head work"
ain what way I"
"Since you must know, old Melhusa>
leh. | will tell you. let my hair grow
amt that head work !''
Charley sat down and passed the re-
mainder Of the night in admiration Of
those two elegant specimens of artistic
elegance known as the State House foun>
tains.-Evening Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11
V A R [ E T Y .
MANAGEMENT of Animals.

In breaking or managing horse, how
ever intrac;able or stubborn his temper
may be, preserve your own. Almost ev-
ery fault of the brute arises from ignos
rance. Be patient with him, teach and
coax him, and success in time is certain
There are tricks, however, which are the
results of confirmed habit or viciousness,
and these sometimes require different
treatment. A horse accustomed to START
ing and running away, may be etfectually
cured By putting him to the top of his
speed on such occasions, and running him
till pretty thoroughly exhausted.
A horse that had trick CT pulling his
bride and breaking it, was at last reduced
to better habits. by tying him tightly to a
stake driven on the bank Of deep stream.
With his tail pointing to the water, he
commenced pulling at the halter, which
suddenly parted, over the bank he stum>
blsd, and alter a somerset or two, and
foundering awhile In the water, he was
satisfied to remain at his post in future
and breaks no more brides.
A ram has been cured of but,ing a
every thing and every body, BY placing
an unresisling efigy, in similar posi-
ton; when the sudden assault, on win
try day, resulted in tumbing his ramshiI
into cold bath, which his improved man
ners took good care to avoid in future.
A sheep killing dog has been made TOT
much ashamed ever again to look sheer
in the face, by tying his hind legs to
stout ram, on the brow Of hill, Will,
the flock were quietly feeding al the DO,
tom. On being tree, and somewhat star
tied at setting out, in his haste TO rejoir
his friends. he tumbled and thumped m as
ter Tray so sadly over the stones and gul
lies, that he was quite satisfied to confint
himself to cooked mutton thereafter.
Mans reason was given him to contro
'the beasts Of the field and the birds O
the air." by other means than brute force
If he will bring this into play, he will have
no difficulty in meeting and overcoming
every emergency of perverse instinct OF
bad habit in the dumb things, BY his supe.
riOr cunniag.-American Agriculturist
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-11
Ship Chandlery!

A GENERAL assortment, constantly on hand
Aand for sale by Z. HYDE s co. corner OF
Front and Broad Streets, Bath.
Including Cordage, Manila and Tarred, from
the manufactures Of Boston and Plymouth, by
gang or retail, Cotton, Scotch and Russia Duck
Of all descriptions, Cotton and Hemp Twines,
Anchors all sizes, Chains, Cables, Sheets and tie
Of Boston manufacture from English refined Iron
also, hes proved English Chains, Bolt and Sheet
Copper. Composition Spikes, Nails, with other
castings Of all descriptions, Patent Windlass
Gear WindIass Necks, and Capstan SpindIes
Cambooses, Spikes and Nails, Naval Stores
Paints, Oils and Glass, Nautical Instruments
Books, Charts. SC.
Many Of the above articles can, on suitable
notice be delivered to the purchaser at his place
Of business, direct from the manuac CT ory free OF
expense to him, and al the manufacturers low.
est price.
Bath, July 2, Is47. tf2