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Small Faults.

Homes are more often darkened by the
continual recurrence of small faults than
by the actual presence of any decided
vice. These evils are apparently of very
dissimilar magnitude; yet it is easier to
grapple with the one than the other. The
eastern traveller can combine his forces,
and hunt down the tiger that prowls upon
his path; but he finds it scarcely possible
to escape the mosquitoes tina, infest the air
he breathes, or the flies that swarm in
the sand he treads. The drunkard has
been known TO renounce his darling vice !;
the slave to dress and extravaganza her
besetting sin; but the waspish temper,
the irritating tone, the rude, dogmatIcal
manner, and the hundred nameless neg>
LICENCES that spoil the beauty of associa,
ton, have rarely done other than proceed,
till the action of disgust and gradual
alienation, leaves nothing but barren
track, over which the mere skeleton of
companionship stalks alone.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-06
Smoky Chimneys.

Col. W. Mason, in letter, gives the
following cure for this common evil:
"A smoky chimney and a scolding
wife are two Of the worst evils of domes-
tic life,' says the old proverb; and to
obviate the first evil ingenuity is ever
racking its brain.
Hence most of our large towns and
cities have their house tops bristling with
pipes and deformed by cowls in every
conceivable and almost inconceivabIe va
riety. Now, | have built many Chin
neys in all possible situations, and have
found one simple plan everywhere sue
ceeded, the secret being only TO construct
the throat of the chimney, or that part Of
it just above the fireplace, so small that
a man or boy can barely pass through
it. Immediately above this the chimney
should be enlarged to double its width,
similar to a purse, to the extent of about
two feet in height, and then diminish
again to its usual proportions. No
chimney that | ever constructed thus,
smoked -[Scien,ifc American.
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Y A R [ E I Y.
Curious Insect-catchers.

The following very interesting fact is
stated in B. Parsons New Haven Ad-
dress, where he urges the importance of
employing various animals for the des-
truction of insects, as the ferret is EN-
ployed to destroy rats:
Il recollect visiting some years ago an
intelligent physician in the West Indies,
who had trained some lizards to take the
flies from his face when asleep. To
show me their skill, he leaned his head
against the side of the summer-house,
closed his eyes, and Immediately half a
dozen bright little fellows, three or four
inches long, appeared near him. Their
glistening eyes twinkled with expecta-
ton, and the moment fly made its ap-
pearance on any pat of the doctors face,
one or more would dart like lightning
across his face, scarcely touching it, but
carrying off the unfortunate hy."
The same address states that ga French
agricultnrist had hundred pairs Of a
bird called Luikimanore, from the Sand
witch Islands. During the season he
would let them loose at night and they
would return in the morning, each pair
destroying. as was estimated, some four
thousand May bugs. In Malta, small
birds are kept to free the house Of flies
during the summer, and are found very
effective"
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JOHN BEAJ.S


NORMERLY Of the Elm House in this city
IL grateful for the many favors which he ha
heretofore received, respectfully informs his
friends and the travelling public generally, that
he has removed to the spacious estahlishnen
known as The sHATCH HOUSE" ON Cente.
Street, next the City Hall, where he will ever Dc
equally happy to gree. his old friends or to make
he acquaintance Of ne ones.
Z The househas been put in the most perfect or
der, the rooms are pleasant and well ventilated!
and throughout it has been furnished with new and
elegant furniture, rendering it one Of the most
desirable stopping places upon the kennebec II
Stages and other carriages call at the house to
receive and leave passengers, and to take them
to and from the boats. ol's- .tHft+.l rga ts
Breakfast add tea served up to accommodate
steamboat passengers. HsHa la.n.
His table will always be supplied with the be st
the marke t affords and efort on his part will
be spared to secure the comfor,of his patrons.
0U-Charges easonable. 90 y. -.-- c.--.
Bath, July 6, 1S4S. n2
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BROWNS SARSAPARlLIA & TOMATO BlTTERS,

THE most used and best known biiters before the pub
L lie. These bitters warranted 10 be purely We
Cetable compouud-and mark this l5-thsg do the
least nary ichateuer Ii has been used in the
private practice OF the most successful ply sicans for
long with great success i'll purifying the blood and
in Strengthening and invgoIaiing the system Ii is not
be supposed that any medicine will cure all dis
which the human frame is subject, morris the
article recommended SUCH like of the quack
medicines but edeciing the purpose for which is
designed there is nothing that has proved iselfso
thy ofthe public confidence this celebrated compound
The whole eselabe kingdom does not furnish
substances admirably adapted purify noRrsh and
nrisorate the human SYSTEM These biers have all the
effect OF the powerful purgveS when used in sufficient
quautiy, und vet mild i'll their operation thai
they may given opersons III most delicate health with
perfecI safety. They also very agreeable 10 the
taste There have been many remarkable in this
town, of which reierenc will be given by
A. G. P-AG Il, only agent in Bath.
n g. Beware ofcounteriets and limitations and not
risk health TO save few ly21
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A SLANDERER ANswERED.-Carlyle,
IN iate pamphlet, speaking of America,
inquiries, I" What great human soul, what
great noble thing that one could worship
or Loyalty admire, has yet been produced
there Z" What great human soul g.
Washington. 6 What great thought 2"
Liberty. What great, noble hing g.
A home for the homeless. Bread for
the starving. Protection for the op-
pressed. We do not know that these
are things which sycophants could wor-
ship, or loyalty admire, but the fame Of
the first, the sacredness of the second,
and the uncircumscribed extent of the
third, are what FREEMEN admire, and
intend to REHABILITATION Jour.l
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SHIPS FURNITURE


aromatic, Catarrh and Headache Snuff.
This article is the best preparation in the
worldfor cold in the head the headache, and
allcatarrhal affections.
Itcleanses, streng ,hens and restores to heal
thy action all those organs and membranes
ofthe head, the obstruction Of which produces
pain in the forehead and region Of the eyes,
sort of shutting in the nose, sense OF matter
dropping from the head into the throat, &c
All theseit cures easily and speedily; and the
most confrme casesor Catarrh, Unusually cures
in from two to four months.
Its also n unfailing cure for the nose bleed !,
if persevered in but a short time
Sold by agents generally throughoutthe country,
AeENTs,-A. G. Page, A. Shaw, J. Nj. Keep
Bath: VIM. Baker, VIM. Johnson, Z. Getch-
eUBrunswIck, E. Dana Wiscasset. Iy3
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Ship Chandlery!

A GENERAL assortment, constantly on hand
Hand 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, Gables, Sheets and ties
of Boston manufacture from English refined Iron J.,
also, be ST proved English Chains, Bolt and Sheet
Copper. Composition Spikes, Nails, with other
castings Of all descriptions, Patent Windlass
Gear WindIass Necks, and Capstau Spindles,
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 tory free OF
EXPENSE to him, and at the manufacturers low
est price.
Bath, July 2, Is47. tf2
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Singing Shells,

Mr.. Taylor, tourist, when at Bathcu.
ioa, in Ceylon, on going at night on a
lake near the fort, was struck by loud
musical noise, proceeding from the bot
tom OF the water. 1t was caused by null
titudes Of some animals inhabi,ing shells
at least the natives call them s' singing
shells" The sounds are like those Of an
accorjian, or Eolian harp. guitar, &c,
vibrating notes, and pitched in different
keys. A snail. abundant in Corfu. if If.
ritaled by touch with piece Of straw
will emit a distinctly audible sound n
queruous tone, and this it frequently
repeats if touched.
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Paint your Roofs.

DLAKE'S Patent lint OF Artificial Slate, for
Dsale in any quantity by
KENDALL, RICHARDSON Co.
The value Of this article will be seen by the
following certihcatesfrom gentlemen who have
used il and proved its indurating qualities.
Mr.. BLAKE-Dear SRI had building
adjoining the wall ofmy stone Cotton Factory,
the roof of which was covered with your Fire
proof Pain; or Artificial Slate. The factory
took fire, and during he progress Of its destruc-
ton, large numbers Of burning shingles and 9th
Ell combustbe materials fell upon this roof so
covered, and expected every moment to see II
burst into flames, but after the factory burned
down examined said ROOT and found il literally
covered with Goals and cinders, but the fire had
not made the least impression upon it, After
this test, there certainly can be no doubt asto
its fire. proof qualities.
Rochester, Sept. IS4S. SETH G.. JONES.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
Broadway, New York, Oct, 4th, lS4s.
Mr.. BLAKE-Sir:-We last Spring COW
cred the roof ofthe American, with your Fire
proof Paint. We now find that it has become
ashard as slate, and the almost constant tread
ofthe servants (who use the top ofthe house for
drying clothes) does not affect il in the least,
and it proves all that it was recommended.
tf6 TABER s. BAGLEY.
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MANURE FOR FRUIr TREES. - The
Horticulturist recommends, as one of the
best manures for fruit trees, &C., the fol-
lowing:
Pour brine Told is as good as new on
fresh lime till slaked to powder. Then
make heap of the fallen leaves of
the trees, sprinkling over every layer of
leaves portion of this compound of lime
and salt, at the rate Of four bushels TO
cord of leaves. In a few weeks it will
be ready for use. The proportion of salt
to the lime is about as one to four
Grape leaves thus treated are recon-
mended as best for grapcs-peach leaves
for peach trees, DC.
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(Kno,on by some as the Laioton Whee9
for the County Of Lincoln. 1t is "a most valuable
invention, where the saving of water is an I'M
rortant consideration. They are perfectly ad-
aried to Tide Mills, as they will run equally as
we'll with any given he ad under as out OF water,
Their advantages are very great under low heads
Of water, as saw mills and other machinery may
be driven very fast under four feet head and fall.
They arc enclosed as not to fleece in winter,
and in construction they are simple, cheap and
durable, being made Of cast iron, and they are
geared with less than half the expense OF the
common Tub Wheel, besides other advantages
too numer to mention here.
Persons who wish 10 improve their Mills, are
invited to call and examine one in operation at
this Foundry.
There are, also, fou, saws driven by one at the
Damariscotta Mill, near this Foundry.
Undoubted reference will be given as to Its
merits. LOTHROP & HIGGINS.
Damariscot,a Mills, Jan. 81, 1850. 1y32
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IL Is often easier 10 obtain favors from
'ne PRIDE than the charity Of men. A
shrewo preacher, after an eloquent chari-
ny Sermon said 10 his hearers, | am
airalc from the sympathy displayed in
your coun'enances that some of YOU may
give too much. Icaution you, therefore
that you should be just before YOU ore
generous, and wish You to understand
that we desire no one who cannot nav
his debts 10 put any thing in the
plate" That collection was rousinc
one.
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P @ E I R Y.
The Goblin Telegraph.

Inc GToOiiH ASiSSAo
When first the lightnings stylus traced
Its characters of wonder,
We stood amazed as folks conversed
A thousand miles asunder;
But what are lightning messages
From Buffalo to Natchez,
Compared to news from other worlds,
By underground dispatches
The goblin telegraph's at work
A hollow kind of rapping,
AS if the ghosts of publicans
Were empty barrels tapping,
Is heard in old Connecticut
Perhaps for her dement's
1u showing by her license law
Antipathy TO spirits.
But no-that cannot be the cause;
For in our western cities
The operators down below
Are bothering the committees;
And unbelief, however bold,
To superstition truckles,
As ghosts their strong impressions make
With Geographic knuckles.
Some sneering editors at first
Deemed these revealings fables,
But when they went to Rochester
The spectres turned the tables.
Some messages from heaven were sent,
And some from regions warmer,
And lately sundry knocks were heard
From Knox the great reformer.
The apostolic hierarchy
Have made new revelations,
And criminals have got mixed up
In SANITY conversations,
And sundry sinners down below,
As questioners and repliers,
Have proved themselves sans doute to be
The most consumed liars.
Where it will stop Heaven only knows
The lines are fast extending,
And messages both east and west
The spirit world is sending.
Twas once said dead men tell no tales"
But now a murdered man, sir,
If asked who knocked him in the head,
Knocks back the name in answer.
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The Father is coming.
BY MARY HowITT.

BY MARY HowITT.
The clock is on the stroke of six,
The fathers work is done,
Sweep UP the hearth and mend the fire,
And put the kettle on,
The wild night wind is blowing cold,
lis dreary crossing DER the world.
Hes crossing DER the world apace,
He's stronger than the storm,
file does not feel the cold. not he,
His heart it is so warm;
For fathers heart is stout and true,
AS ever human bosom knew.
He makes all toll and hardships light,
Would all men were the same,
So ready to be pleased-so kind.
So very slow to blame!
Folks need not be unkind, austerc,
For love hath reader will than fear.
And we'll do all that father likes,
His wishes are so few;
Would they were more, that every hour
Some wish of his l knew
For sure it makes a happy day,
When 1 can please him any way.
know he's coming by this sign,
That baby's almost wild,
See how he laughs, and crows and starts !
~ ~,
His fathers self in face and limb,
And fathers heart is strong in him.
Hank! bark 1 hear his footsteps now
He's through the garden gate,
Run, little Bess and ope the door,
And do not let him wait;
Shout, baby, shout, and clap thy hands,
For father on the threshold stands.
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Anodyne or Poor Mans Plaster

DRICE121s cents for a largesize This plaster Is re-
L commended with the greatest confidence nfac, tits
recommended withthai OF the propr
and does give relief the money will positive,
ly be returned For weakness pain in the oins back
sides, breast limbs, neck, JOINTS rheumatism, umhaSo-
&c There have been thousands of them sold and not
single instance has occurred where they have not
gwen relief The price being very low every person
obtain il. In coughs, colds, asthma and diff
fculty of breathing worn over the lungs will afford
great relief. A. G. PAGE, aSentfor Bath.
N. Il. Beware ofcounterfeits. 1y21
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Sea Otter Oil!

For preserving and beautitying the Hair.
RosToN, Dec. ISIS. Dr. Frederic Brown: Iceriify
that have used the Otter Oil which is pnI up by
for dryness fthe hair and dandruf the head do
think ii superior any other oil ever used 1t makes
the hair soft and gives it fine glossy appearance and
The hair does aot dry again. does after using
other kind of oil. Therefore can cordially
mend all who afflicted with dry and unheal-
thy head of hair think any one by using i; short
time will find il very valuable article
-..-. GEO. F. BoSNEY.
A. G. PAGE, agen, for Bath
NIB Beware of couuisreits. 1y21
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!. BROWN'S WORM I01ENCES

RE the most valuable and certain medicine everds-
"A covered for destroying and expelling all kinds Of
worms which frequently trouble children. They are
nostereeent remedy and pleasant TO the taste
any confectionery. They differ from all other
worm lozenges as they have no mercury in them.
Thousands ofboxes have been sold within the last few
months A. 6. PAGE, agent for Bath.
N B. Beware ofcounterfeiis 1y21
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BROWNS COUGH LOztNGES:

THESE lozenges the best, safest and most eiectu-
al remedy in for colds, coughs, consumption,
asthma quincy, Influenza and all pulmonary affections,
attended with tightness OF the chest, splitting OF blood,
pain i'll the side loss OF Sleep weakness &c The receipt
has been highly approved and they are daily recommen
ded by many OF most distinguished physicians, who
speak ofthem III the highest terms of praise.
ly21 A. G PAGE, ag snt for Bath
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GREAT RELIEF FOUND IN
Downs Elixir.

BELGRADE, May 10, 1912
Gent Curtis < Smith, St Adams, VT
Dear Sir: have been agent for Downs Elixir for
four years and confidently sat Is the best family
medicine for Coughs. Colds and Lung Complaints,
have ever used a
had daug hter foui years ofage. attacked last
January with cold and dry, husky cough which con-
tnued Two months. l tried all other medicines, and
found no relief At last it occurred TO my mmd TO Try
Downs Elixir; and before she had used or bottle
her cough was entirely broken up and cured and she
has continued TO the present time TO ENJOY perfect neah
free from any cough or irritation OF lungs
ISAAC N. PRAY.
H. DOWNS VEGETABLE BALSAMlC Ell
IXJR mentioned above decidedly the best article in
the market for every description OF Lung Complaint II
acts safely and surely upon the sysiem-sootng aiir-
the passages leading TO the ungs-Promo,ng expec-
Notwithstanding the patient TO raise easily and thus
tient IN health often after all other remedies have
been tried and no relief obtained.
For Group Quinsey i, is sure and unailing
timedy We speak confidently, having never known
Is 10 fail Parents, if you have child taken with the
Group let your first inquiry be for bottle OF Downs,
Elixir-use It perseverlngiy and your chiid VIII
The Asthma or Phthisic is almost 10 yield to
It's magic powers. Hundreds OF long standing cases
have been cured by it, while has rarely ever Jailed
10 afford relief.
Whooping Cough Is completely broken up and cure
by il III a short limo No medicine ever discovered
is so completely matter OF the disease lndividuais
who have it, and parents who have il in their iami-
lies ifthey will try Downs Elixir, will find The
Welcoming Cough can be as easily mastered as any
other disease. The Cough attending the Measles is
easily and speedily cured by Downs Elixir. No
medicine is so valuable in Measles as Downs Ell
ixir.
For every description of Cough, whether produced
by a cold a fever, long standing weakness of the
lungs and irritation of the passages leading to the
lungs il is unrvalled-unequalled.
During the last twelve years, it has undoubtedly
restored 10 health more iuvalids, saved more lives
than all other medicines in the country Very many
who were believed 10 be in a confirmed Consump
ton and beyond the reach of medicine, have been
mracuousy. saved from the grave, and restored TO
friends and happiness.
This invaluable medicine is highly concentrated
and mi IN in OF and 12 bottles so cents and
81 pcr boille and each bottle warranted contain
more curative properties than four bottles ofany ofhe
weak adulteraed pint bottle preparations oIhe day
We have received hundreds of certificates of its
wonderful cures, from every part ofhe country, many
of which have been published and may be had gratis
of any of agents.
Soldby Agents generally, throughout the country
AGENTS
AG. Page, A. Shaw and NJ Keep, Bath; VIM
Daker VIM Johnson and E. Il. Gatchell, Brunswick
Edmund Dana Wiscassct. Tvs
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New Furniture Store!

Opposite Sagadahoek Ferry, Hodgkin's Wharf.
j. B. HUDSON,
INTENDS keeping all kinds Of useful articles
i in the furniture line, such as Bureaus, Bed
steads, Feathers, Chairs, Tables, &c. SC.
Furniture Painting done in good style, many
color,and work repaired and vanished. All
favors thankfully received and promptly exeeut-
ed -
Bath, Nov. 2, 1913. tA 10
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To the Ladies'.
CARPETS.
FOR THE SPRING TRADE.

FOR THE SPRING TRADE.
WILLIAM p. TENNY Co, Carpet Hall, over the
w Maine Railroad depot, uaymarket Square, are now
receiving from all the principal English and American
manufacturers, Carpetings of every description Vel
vet, Tapestry, Brussels, ThreePly Super and Extra
Fine medium and common Ingram Carpetings variety
of style and fabric, comprising many new and beauti
full designs. -. - -. - - :
w. p. L. Il Co., are agents for the TAPLEYNII.LE
CARPETS, which will be found worthy of the atten
ton OF The trade. Painted Floor Cloths, from Two "a
feet wide-a large assortment.
Straw Matrnss, Wool and Cotton Bookings, Rugs,
Mats, &c.
70 Ship owners, Hotel Keepers, and Families are
respectfully invited 10 call and make their selections
3m3S.
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F. Browns Toothache Drops.

TOR the ofthe worst toohache by its application
afew times. This is the only compound which etfec-
tuav kills the nerve ofihe defective tooth without he
least pain injury the others Ii is warranted not TO
contain the acid kreosoie which is injurious
to the other teeth and so poisonous in lis effects.
A. 6 PAGE, agent in Bath
N. B. Beware of counteriels. 1y21
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DR s. P TowSsErp-I verify believe your Sarse-
parilla has been the means, through Providence Of
saving my life. ! have for several years had o bad
Cough IT became worse and worse. AT last raised
large quantities of blood had night sweats and was
greatly debtsted and reduced and did not expect to
live. have only used your Sarsaparila short time
and there has a wonderful change been wrought in
me. am now able to walk all the city. raise
no blood, and my cough has left me. You can well
imagine that am thankful for these results. Your
Obedient servant. WIN. Russell, IS Catherins.st
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COLUMBIAN UNIVERSAL
STRENGTHENING Plaster.

LONG TRIED--TEsTED BY MISUNDERSTANDING
PRONOUNCED UNRIvALLED AND UNEQUALLED.
FNIESE PLASTERS will be found cure for WEAK
NESS or LAMENEss in the BACK, side stomach and
all RHEU MATlC AFFECTIONS, STITCHES. OAR
TING PAINS, &e in the limbs. back, side stomach
and tor al purposes where plaster needed they have
no superior, ifindeed an equaf.
By wearing upon the breast stomach they will be
found 10 afford in all of pain
ofthe CHESTaud LUNG s. occasioncd by neglected or
pro,raced colds and coughs.
Ihey are beautifully spread prepared CLOTH al 25 cts.
hand may be worn without inconvenience Tor long
the. ii'hey becomewrinked up, they may be taken of
cleansed OF sweat and dust and again put on, and thus
worn Tor taree or sir months at a time.
Ihese flasters arealso spread thick, firm paper,
tiSa cents aud are by far the besiPoor Nla's Plaster
i'll the world
lnPreparlng the plaster TO put on, it should be
merely warmed, but should be completely melted by
holding the back ofthe Piasterovert the fire =
So'a oy Agen'sgenernlly. throughoulthe country.
AGENTS. p
"A. - rage, A. Shaw and J. NJ. Keep, Bath; William
Baker. VIM. Johnson and K. T. Gatchell Brunswick
Edmund Dana, scaW sets Iva