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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

Important Custom House Decision.-The col
lector of the port of New Orleans has decided
that all merchandise, sent to that port from
New York by the steamboat line, and trans
ferred at Harana from one boat to another, are
20 be considered as foreign goods, and are not
entitled to the privileges OF the coast"lse traue
under the act of May %, 1913.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

y BY the split in Missouri the wings have
gained four members of congress, though they
have not majority in the home legislature, and
cannot elect whig U. S. senator, unless the
Benton or anti Bentonites aid them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

An acute arithmetician calculated that if all
the tobacco consumed in Great Britain in 1913,
had been worked into PIGTAIL half an inch
thick, it would have formed line ninety-nine
thousand four hundred and seventy miles long
enough to girdlss the world nearly four times !!
If you cHEws, put that in your pipe and smoke
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for October opens as
rich as Its predecessors. We would say to
those who contemplate subscribing for this
Magazine, that in order to secure their beauti-
ful premium plates, the subscription must be
made In the course of September
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
THE ELECTION,
ANDREWS ELECTED!

So far as we have had opportunity of judg-
ing, no extraordinary efforts were made on
was not, consequently, large, although in some
towns larger than last year. We give below
the returns received up to the hour of our GO
ing TO press.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

THE REV. BENJAMIN TAPPAN, for twenty
nine years pastor of the fourth parish church
at Augusta, has been appointed to the Office o.
Secretary of the Maine Missionary Society
His successor, Edwin B. Webb, recently gradu.
ated at the Theological Seminary in Bangor
will be ordained Wednesday, Sept llth,) il
the afternoon.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
Extracts from q California Letter.

BY the kindness of friend, we are permit
ted to make the following extracts from let
ter from gentleman of this city, now in Cali
fornia, dated San Francisco, July 26, 1850
After describing the incidents of the voyage,
the various places at which they stopped, on
the way from Panama to San Francisco, he
SAYS -
I" At 7 O'Clock this evening we arrived at the
long sought and strange City of San Francis
CO. l will not attempt to describe my feelings
at the time but will defer that part to the time
when we meet. The place has been well des-
cribed, so it is not necessary to say anything on
that score. The burnt district has been near
ly rebuilt, and much improved. There are
quite number of substantial brick buildings
and others nearly done.
The business done here is conducted in a DIFF
ferent way from any otherplace in the world
to-day is poor index of tomorrow, and those
who speculate may be poor to-day and rich to-
morrow, and so rice rerSd. But l believe all
those who are industrious and engage in some
regular business can do well.
One Young man from Bath is in trade in CO.
partnership with Mr. --, capable and in
dustrious man of means, and they are doing
large and profitable business, with every PROS
pect of getting rich speedily. Another is at
work at his trade at this place and is clearing
about two hundred and fifty dollars per month.
Mr.. Raymond is at work in San Francisco
Mr.. Gilman went to the mines-become DISCUS
ted, and was about to return home in the first
steamer, but got a situation in a store at Sacra-
mento, and concluded to stay while.
Many of the Bath folks are at the mines.
There has been many murders committed of
late in the mines, but believe they may all be
attributed to imprudence on the part of the
murdered persons.
There are now in port about one thousand
sail of shipping, about one half of them square
rugged, many of which will be likely to rot
here, although the number is said to be decreas-
ing daily. The most of the cargoes of lum-
| Der now on board of vessels has been abandon
ed for freight, and much of it will soon rot in
the vessels, which will have the effect to cause
an advance in the price of the article"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

3 The recent election in Virginia for
members to the state convention to frame
constitution, resulted in the choice of 90 demo-
Gratis, SO wings, and IS whose politics are not
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

SIGNS OF VIoLENcs.-Negro disturbances at
Cape May Fugitive slaves holding meetings
in the north to ncite Instruction in the south.
English emissaries assailng the Father of our
Country in his grave,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

q Should our readers perceive more point
to our selections this week than usual, all we
have to say is, that pair of editorial scissors
has been laid upon our table, from Bradford S
Hardware Importing Warehouse, l42 Wash
ington St, Boston, which for beauty of finish
and keenness of edge, cannot be surpassed
Like other articles sold at the above establish
ment, they seem designed for service by the
manufacturers See card in another column.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

In Lagrange, oldham County, Virginia, the
Cholera has again appeared, and created great
CONSERVATION by its ravages. Some y cases
and Is deaths occurred within few days i'll
the early part of the present month.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

QUIcKEsr PAssAGE.-The ship Sea Witch,
Fraser, from New York, arrived at San Fran
cisco in abont 81 days running time, being the
quickest run made by any vessel under can
yasS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

V We learn that a Mr.. Rogers Northey,
formerly of Pittston, who arrived in this city,
on Saturday last, from California, with about
three thousand dollars in gold, was found at
the depot in a sick and helpless state, and his
circumstances not being known, he was con-
veyed to the poor house, He having. previous
to his departure for California little more
than year ago, become surety for man, who
has since forfeited his bonds, writ was served
upon him Saturday night, as We are informed,
Immediately after which he was seized with
commissions, and died Tuesday morning. lie
was "A years ofagc.
To comport with the ideas of some men,
would it not be requisite to have law by
which the coffin and STROUD of a poor debtor
might be taken for debt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

The house of Mr.. William p Walls, situated
in Waldo, five miles from Belfast, was totally
destroyed by FIRE on Friday last. The fire orig
mated from defect in the chimney. Loss
$500, on which there was no insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

char,es = Barnes, of Portland, recently
go onT 1-;seasset. was brought here and tried
i ron Indge Fuller, of the Municipal Court,
- Monday. for gross and slanderous publ
~ aver his name, on the character Of Mr..
lain Babson, one of the present Executive
Council Barnes was bound over 10 stand trial
in the sum of S300.-henne5ec Journal, 29h
m
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

GoDEY's LADY's Book for October, is re-
ceived. 1t has several beautiful engravings,
and contains the usual quantity of interesting
literary matter, from the best authors.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

- The Boston Fire Works, prepared for
the 4th Of July were exhibited, one night
during the Mechanics Fair celebration, this
week.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH IN SAN FRANCISCO.
AT an election in San Francisco Tor two
aldermen, the democratic ticket was elected
BY three hundred majority 1900 votes
being cast Boston Traveller. ...4.-. NJ.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

The wings are shouting loudly over the cleo
ton of quandom 'locofoco' as governor of
Vermont, by about two thousand votes less
than they gave their governor last year! Hur-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

- We learn that son of Mr. Shortwel,
aged about four years, was drowned by falling
off the wharf at w. V. & o. Moses ship-yard,
on Monday last.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

LITTELL's LIVING AGE still continues to
furnish us with its rich gleanings. This is
standard publicaton-second to none in the
country.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

10 The passage of the bills admitting
CALIFORNIA INTO THE UNION, and setting up
Utah as a territory, ,oithom the proriso, excites
here the liveliest pleasure among the friends
of the Union. Reason and justice triumph
over faction and the wheels OF governnn. 81
move on in HARMONY with the wishes . ~
people. Factionists and disunohis's a.
confounded in the midst Of their scne'nes
our empire is enlarged and streng'nsn;euii a0
republcanism takes a firInef a'i'u"e
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

O. California and China are, ii is said, to
be put in closer connection by line of steam
ers, to run direct between San Francisco and
Canton
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

POM sMoUTH AND CONCORD RAILROAD. We
learn that the iron for the whole of this road
has been purchased, and that the Directors
confidently expect that the road will be fully
completed and in operation TO this place IN the
course of next year.-Coacora Patriot.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

tUP In the Second District Mass Monday,
full vote was thrown, but the election has
again resulted in no choice.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
Great Smash up. Singular Rail-
road Accident.

On Thursday morning last, at O'Clock, as
Evans gravel train was approaching the
switch near the turnpike, the engine was cut
off to allow the train TO run by it. After the
engine had passed the switch, it was the duty
of the switchman to shift the track, and allow
the train upon the old Colony track The man
however, was green at the business, and did
not change the switch, and the engineer, who
watching the process, saw the long train IF
ty cars coming directly upon him. He placed
his hand on the throttle, to get out of the way,
when the cars struck the engine with great
force, and threw the engineer off, and, as he
went, he, Of course, pulled the throttle entire
ly out The fireman CHANGED to be off the en-
CINE, and, thus set free, the engine plymouth
The most powerful on any railroad in New
England, started off at the rate of fifty miles
an hour, across the bridge. Arriving at the
other side, it ran into the building used by the
city as depot for the city offal, and, dashing
them all to pieces, it was completely covered
with the refuge-stock of the kitchens of the
city Not in the least impeded in its speed, it
dashed through the other end of the building,
breaking several very large tinbers, thence
through a stone wall, and at last Undecided it.
self in sand bank, where it stopped to take
breath. Such a race was never known before.
The engineer, named Bradford, was not iniur-
ed The locomotive was very badly damaged.
South Boston Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

The public prints are down upon the prac-
tice of writing prescriptions in Latin they arc
right Recommend Irish there's nothing
like change.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

~ The meeting in Hallowell for the deci-
sion of the Loan Question, is to be held on
Friday next, Sept. 18th.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

FIRE. We learn that barn belonging to
VIM. Dennet, in Topsham, and standing near
his house, was destroyed by fire on Thursday
night last. The house was considerably dam
aged. Insured.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

LET Them WING TIA correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Ledger, who is Represented TO
be well informed on such topics, declares mos
unequivocally that Seward and his clique VIII
be considered enemies TO the admlnsl'i5T', ors
and more hostile than any other faction moso
who oppose the settlement OF the s stdEea f" and
ton, with an idea of pleasing nlll'o.o , 'i,u
Webster, will miss figure, 800" 49,
is a matter Of their own. Ht' f''e"' 'E'5
pror Her1M
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

irJ5e The thanks Of the public generally are
due to the proprietors of the different lines of
telegraph in this city for their iberality in fur
nishing Election returns on Monday afternoon
and evening until late hour.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

The CHOLERA. The Cholera IS again raging
at Harper's Ferry. A despatch dated 9Th
states that twenty new cases, eight Of which
proved fatal, occurred on Saturday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

iU}s We learn that Musical Convention
under the direction of Messrs. l. b. Woodbury.
and VIM 3. Bradbury, all of New York, is to
be holden at the City Hall. in this city, to
commence on Friday next, and to continue
Saturday and Monday. Singers generally are
invited to attend. Any information in regard
to the convention can be obtained of J. S. Ber-
ry, or at the Bookstore of Sawyer 4 Magoun.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

fDPPres. Fillmore has signed the Texas
boundary, New Mexico, California and Utah
hills
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

EF The Boston Posts Washington Cores
pondent, Osceola, thinks the tariff VIII be mod
fled.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

That PUMPKIN PIE. We had the promise
not long since, from lady high in our estima-
lion, of pumpkin pie of the first water. We
had hoped to receive it in season to have set
dozen in company with our friend of the Tn
5ulae, on the eve of election, and over ii discuss
the triumphs of the great whis party As
it is, we shall have to turn it over TO him-he
needs something consoling. Where's Mr.,
Rood
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

WHAT HAS ENDANGERED THE UNION Inter
ference of one state i'll matters which belong to
apn+bor
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

The JENNY LIND HALL. The immense
arches TO support the roof of this Hall are all
in position. They are constructed of fine tim
Der, bolted, and firmly braced, and are designed
TO span the vast area of the Hall, unsustained
by single column. The height of the whole
building, from the basement to the rooftree. is
ITO feet The entrance hail. fronting on
Broadway and Mercer ST., is to be 25 feet wide,
so feet high, and 300 feet long The stair
ways occupy 20 feet, and will be very impos-
ing in their general effect. 1t is designed to
have the Hall complete by the first of October.
For strength and airy lightness, this edifice
will compare with any structure in this conn
try. The view of the immense skeleton, as 1t
now stands, j. well worth a visit.-N. J. 1fi-
banc
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

CALIFORNIA. The land of the free, bright
star In the American constellation, a practical
demonstration of the American theory of liber-
ty, equality and justice. May the whole world
profit by her example. Three cheers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

BY telegraph to the Boston Papers of Tues
port and Belfast, are to be superseded by Mr..
Bronson and Mr.. Fautz. The latter has been
nominated.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

- We notice in the Pacific Nercs, dated
San Francisco, Ang. l, 1850, an account of
the celebration of the fourth of July, on board
the steamer Oregon, on which occasion our
the following sentiment -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

From WAsHINGToN.-Tne Herald writer
Of Sept. s says-'The jubilee and celebra-
lion, last night, of the passage of ;he adjust
ment measures by congress, were glorious.
A salute Of hundred guns was fired, rock
cts bazed aofl, The bells rang joyously; the
people with a band of music, repaired 10 the
quarters of Messrs. Cass, Dickinson. Doug
las, Foote, Houston, and Webster, and shout
ed and cheered and called forth speeches
from each of those statesmen. Mr.. Clay
had gone out Of town. Mr.. Houston's speech
was admirable. Mr.. Douglass was very
brilliant and heart stirring. The others were
capital. Mr. Webster was never in sucl,
towering spirits. He was in his glory. He
came forth 10 greet and thank The great
crowd with an elastic bound he was so over
joyed. Now said he, in better character
than Kean ever could assume
Now i. The winter of our discnntcnt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

His remarks were grand, and he was
cheered at every pause vocIferonsly. Mr..
billiard being with others, at Mr. Websters
was called out, and made noble speech
Every Thing went off gloriously. This NOR
ming all is lovely and calm out of doors and
all are going TO church to offer up prayers OF
thanksgiving. Mr.. Webster had Il thanks.
giving dinner last evening
Another report says thirty guns were fred
in the avenue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-11-29
popGIyG THE GAMBLER.

n. l.. nclrr, the vocalist, Who pad So2i
lor thr Gr,t choice OF seat a, Jenny Lind
Bu,,pn coucrri, appears o. d. O. maD Of HG-
mite wit. and uc New Nu's surto of Doe
Trms, tells a laughlhlc story Of hs taking 'n
three Mississippi gamblers, syma year, -.
Dodge came a5oarI the boat, pretending 'o be
a half uiusd Yankee rustic, Ohriuapuu The
confederate, resolved ,u iccrs mm ara ac.
corLinrly upon some circumiocuuuu, hcy 'n-
ducrd hun to PLAY a, a game called Changing
Jack. The spirit uf the Times 'has gives
che ,,ury's dcDoucmsu,.
4 s4y, you look yer,' says Dojge, uoy
ue slowly aud sideways up the table. u sly
ygou, | don't know uo,hug abou, kcerds, but
l'm willing To risk heap OF moaey on that
ere game.
Very wcll--l'm with you stranger" eN-
claimed S,mag, saapping hlsdngrrs' there's
plenty more where llis came lrum, aud lm
willing to risk all I've got ia the rorId, tha'
| can, by repeating Few short sentences in
hog Latlu, change the Jack of Spades, while
under your hand, into the Jack of Clubs, aud
tlia, you cant tell by the sense oi feeling
when the Spade takes It's departure
Look here, old LAX head exclaimed
Brown, another Of the eoniodeutcs, swelling
ou, his large form to is fullest Dimensions,
and bristIing up 10 Dodge as II Tor fight
Look a here, Mr. PilgarlIc, YOU are inter
icnng IN other peoples business. have set
to that mans pile myself, and don't want you
to interfere
i Ak your pardon, Il ! in'rrde,' say'
Dodge.
Very well; you may bet yes, once SAYS
Brown, looking a, Dodge very closely, for
sec YOU are not sporting man. You may
bet once, II yuu wish; mind, only once as
ils my game but hereafter, as general
thing, YOU had better no, interfere with a
strangers game for YOU might &C., into
muss.'
.
wal, yeas, i, 'pears to bc-so now go on
with the do,c. for Iwant To make some money
ALFRED bad!' says Dodge, taking hold with
both hands of what appeared to be the leg OF
the Jack Of Spades.
Very we'll, then, says Strong, turning the
pack oyer--'now pull the card, and keep ii
bottom side upward
Dodge pulled tie aPParen, Jack Of Spades
ou, OF the table, holding his lefI hand over it,
while with the righ, he took OF his bell
crowned hat, and sweeping the card of be-
tween the palms of both hands, had the aP'
pearance Of placing the drawn card into the
top Of the old beaver, but, in fact, openly inic
the folds Of the old bandanna, upon which be
placed his doubled fist, romarking at the time
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-11-29

country siuirel wished Ia put him tu ih,
proof, and to pu, myself IN The proof
wished 10 ascertain what degree of resolution
was necessary in order to place ones self II
formal opposition TO the most sacred laws %
society the trial was dangerous one bu,
| have made i, several times | am satisfied
with mysclf-bui your friend is coward
lie then felt in the pocket of his wais,coai
which lay IN n chair by the bedside, and
drawing key from 1t, said--''Tnke this KEY
open my ,eruiOirs and bring me tie second
drawer on the leit hand
The count. asioundcd u 20 much GOODNESS,
and carried away by an irresistible impulse
Cor Mirabcau spoke with the creates, Grmnrs'
unlocked the cabinet, and htourhi the
drawer Ia Mrabcau. II conlaircd nine rur-
sos some made of leather, others Of silk ;
each purse was encircled by label ON which
was written a daic-ii wis that OF the day on
which the owner had bcn stopped and rob.
bed. the SUN contained it the purses was Al.
50 written down.
"You sea" said Mrabcsn, 'tha, | did not
wish To- reap any pccuniau benefit from my
proceedings. A limii prron, my dear friend,
could never become a hirlwaymau; as'ld.rr
who fights in the ranks d,c' not r'luir, halt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-11-29

As the captain passed the money over to
Dodge, the lower jaws Of the disappointed
sharpen fell about feet, and they almost
simultaneously exclaimed
'Jowcdr
'Yankco'dl'
BIZ
The crowd, who were bound to have
good time any way, aud more especially no,
tina, the Joke was 50 much richer than was
expected, were in a collapsed siate--thcy
yelled, checrod and shouted until the cabin
fairly shook again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-11-29
SaGaGFaD .GArH.
MlRABEAU
An AnsedOte of His Private Lie.

TIE pabhc hf, As we'll a. the private CHAR
as,rr of Mrabcau are universally AHowu .
bot the following aBcciutr has not, Nc be-
I,r. been r,cyrjod m sny.ot ihc biographies.
The particulars are included in the bret fur
usict to VI. de GalItanc. advocate gcEcrll
iu ihr parliament It Provence, when be was
retained ior the defence Of Madame Mrah5lu
il her hrsbands process against her. NJ. dc
Galullue afrrWard followed the Bourhous
rstr eNi.c, and returned with them IH 1914 /;
and il Is ou his auibou,, that th, story is
given a, fact
Mrabcau had ,ust been released from the
dungeon Of thr castle Of Ninceuncs, near
PARIS. llc hai been coHiu,I thc-r toT three
wan, and hali by ,iI'uc OF that most oli-
o., uaB.str. a arrr-d. o1r.f. llrs luprs-
yrnru, bad been of mu,i pluiu. nature /,
a1d 10 VAS rru.oa-yI aI the .nsunce Of hi'
father thg Mlrqul, DE- Mlraheau CA h.s be-
la- r-,lay,lcI ,o Boo, father the confinement,
terminated, iu the wear l',0, when Mnbsau
VAS t.r,,-oue wears ot age.
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