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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
lTo ~ cI9srlkuND ]
CALIFORNIA.

In publishing me following extract from ins let
~ of nr Parran ii is due 10 him to state hat it
Vas written in haste and for the eyes of his family
a,one what we ara enabled ID give, though far
nom I,niu,eres,ing. had 10 be eallsd from amidst
matters Of purely private nature, fhis Ftll &C
.eoant for any lack ri c9nsseutisenss. IN me naEFa
live which might strike the reader lsiieel
ii [SaSpasrastdyh ReEisssr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21

Hon Joseph Z Ingersoll, Of Philadelpb;.
= aamed As re successor of Mr.. Hanneoan]
g Berlin Tie Pennsylvanian (Den, saws !
several years past from what i nov sh " III
enu district, a2d Z one Of the most compeI
ranks wing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
the FoLLIEs OF GROWS MEN,

Fl . i l.
Lei ask one cf ouf old citizens, who reniemberH
asy,hing anon, a,ession al Congress even IS yeaEs
40, recall be can any such scenes - now oatH
cir in thea Aaouse Of Representatives There II 4
teal xxi dienity fnoi Of deeepcy. measurrI
4 ,rorse which some cbc dislikes and instead WI
4 4 vote quietly as4.A------s' 4 III
sssimbl,s wasting time II useless motions lof NJ,
jlurnmapi aadto Be EXCUSED rem Young -, III
awafkJg out if be does iios assiis = soss' pIs
j. H,a,s;sesf ai gravely ask The Houseto eztpAe
MI, % S,,sIs and have The ayRs
III ~. 80 ssen Oh he lfrsrf6n consuming soris
ahecn orltiseni 1mitutes.
Tf,hs i hole body Of lie quiet and order-lcyiRg
;onl. al the eoaatry eonld al single glance Wls
...f,.NaH an hour the silly babblng and comm
zion Of iier iawmakeTs iney Wou'a a'in'.'
2 Eor.ly. aranonnre lie House of Representative
buisasss and pray for some Cromwell TO iuTn Fh'
orse .I,.n Rurnp Parliament out Of doors. Ai'fF
is,,s s1 Ilecerrrnan win consent 10 80 tothe oWe
.IIou.s If Congress flHt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21

This gentsemai Is announced r.. aag i, -,
in Ihe shepherdssowa Register !. es5s;s.,s :.
he ne1t Legislature. N'-4's II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
r,psT sTa.uER a FAIRMoNT.

FIRST sTEtNER Az FAihAoNA.
,,,,. tro.. lie Bap.iss Recorder. sea. " Ii
..i ~ .s,ta;Shej Al rairnloAt Marioa
", " 4 .es,au. III he ara ,rip ever made
eoaas, i. 81. MoIo5gaAsla liver 70 shas
town; ,a,a a i |
On Neae = ~ $500 GlosS Capt HSshess
eSos 80 49, ii al hk.ides olhsr noslons. q
laden Nieh hy~i 60 $500 k,.;rs.s.J Being ne
sAisS -, ~ n ever yeniared up this tas 81
NJ. - =, k.,t n ihe history " n1rlSAtsy.a
afIses As = "a l,sh AL came gliding, lAAl
- - ~ Mon 10 gahela siInnlsAne11s
lnoveIasnt comm .nesl Y ~ &c s, Ara chill
n M ".l ,s..s gssrk sonverging - The Rlt4ss
dren, ~ 1913 s,esIoef = y coating on ~
II vneIs - ssEs.evoiatioa OF seeming eui, ~,
Phant -s .S,neJ ~ the fact that We M.
II VI VA NJ 49, 800 ~ Sleamhoal-Aef 9
ssq 1,s y, aS.rs mn sse 2s sf e
$500 ~. Il ,snS ~ dams AMI NJ ~alreRt
~ T,isaont Iehre L became qaestioa OF hrs1
80 80 Ftsaes ,hethef i've thing in the river Was
800 rs $50 Df dis however, there eoAld
= &. aanh, a. q ma brought with il The moss SUD
stan1ial evidence IL had pipes, eoaets, az elslus
! and wheel while The contour Of =. form 81 NllS
~ resetnbles The P4tsfs in the ,t1 ~
. | neivhbor down stftan. The conelaseohs .eeIf.os.
was clear anil nnqussiionabse hat yas,
Ss4rs<r which had come If not from New oIleaa ~
!. al least IRON Pitshutg via MoIsalloSl' 7 -
+ II head of naVis alton, NJ znmonI
The poat IS 10 fees lbng draws l4snenes s-, s
- y - o..r,.isn vas loaded down To 10 IA
.e 81 soabl. hefrsk "a he hnain cabin and Is we'll
H jan,s5 ri ,hs condition III our river Al any ord
iii 49, ~ AZ .,teII he can get up our town Il
ii bslieysa, and Is, without reason, that stage
IN wafer which allows b9ais 70 pass sne mi, ~.
MWgantnwn Soeld Sains me =. ardinary spTiT
on ~ t - ~ IKE S;lob1 arrived and it IS now co
ID 6asntly aairaaa, that rise Of three q Tour x
mere, would aeaf stsa aa,;f,,1 ,o,Tn ofFer pr
ne ou 1a, = J nav may look OUT for steam
h i,.at,,a lie frst 81 Ihe ensuing April.
or pI rtsrar Taips-Irhe captain anpounced
he The evening 81 his arrival, his intention 70 psN
citizens OF fafnoht 4na -. ,hs ned mo-
re-. Gown lbs w. ~ - ~ hour Gxed fot dep
ay M FrIs ehsld ot Two years old and the man
L elghty.hye, we're perhaps the extremes Of me g
course present twas PLAN INA. se1onJ ~.
ion b promised = r. ~ to on were aeeomn
aad nes one hals Wn9 sn ",r .SS,rEq, Whoo-
n -, tha kuNat "a,
hen oo-fhaul NJ fhs PLANK ahd on Wen .ne - e
ipfemos. - .ilh i,ct- lice diSniy She glh
uks gown an ,titn onr station on the
onward. Me had ifken ot'i S'.''sa nj
ricane deck 70 make iew o9ee -. III wsn
man srun was ron ,ss an ia nT,ciona freil
and On ei.fef sld9, ,1 u. 49, faresi
In PenSfa no . MI r i ~ s,,:. u i
=. N N : ~ n siream and puff puff
lice, stedtts -hsas ss,bf, ssaiuSt the current 7
e. Feqnfei liulg Fam. but the return pass
ken vas nandstomesE maize.
! he news has iust beeh received from Moreen,o
10 bringing he efa,itying intelligence that the g
y in 5liiVel mere An mTef hours from Fairm6nt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
PARLIAMENTARY COURTESY

.He crds tcsy a. ,,8tnee4 Il
sss .a An,,,1a towards wards each ehFf
70 Mteclay, aud tsasaa,Isp. ,6systs. Though tprg I
andp3bls impulses. cannot batha RreSent 4
The gsea, body Of the people E Fapsss !
The demand for Mr. Clay's speech on his cpmbrS
niss RESOLUTIONS has been unprecedented Huipdres,
Of tbsusanas Of copies win Be circulated ope pies.
IN Washington has issued an edition Of rs OoOahoIhe5
3oe9 aud The presses Of other cities will throw 81
aresfsHpplies. II il not one Of Mr. elays most III;
queaa eAor,sbu, the subject is one tia warns
affections Of The people, and the voice OF The ndbs
seeaioris listened 10 a. the voice Of father, wha,
sves may be the eventual shape Of the oompFonAisa
one Ming = eeFtsn-ihe sPfi OF the Patriot is nflsed
~" seeN bosom Of ihe inasses-and every body feA
thai The Union is safe. M Hi
/. y stated lhat Mr. WEBSTER alssintenss 10 aescp
speech on The subjects-in which he will Rse hcw
force md beauty his celebrated sentiment Liberty
ha1nlon, how and forever, oBe, and Inseparabls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21

koBBERK-A daring robberv VS. aa,,,,, IL
ted IN the house Of Anthony Tbarn " T s.a \.
ford county. IVA on TIE sfhiust l1be rob-
bers ere supposed to be tive clock cIeanerr
Who vera q the house Of Mr. Thorn anenrod
N their vocation, and i 10 saw him take snoL
neg rom . chest y pay them for Nhas they
- 80 Iaone Tor him the Chest was soon aftsr
p0Aen openand about $3.50 taken thersfrom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21

- Our thanks aFe due 10 The Hon. 4. M vi
Hunter, Of The u S Senate for copy ofhis sbeech
in opposition % Vie resolution Of Ma cas. 81 A..
pending Diplomatic Relations Win Au<.ri.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
ron cAI]TFoRE,iIIA

Mr. AARON BJcEnEs, III HarDer.. &C. l, Il III.
county, started for California ID The s,sams,
Cherokee. from New York, On SATURDAY Ia.
We wish to him pleasant aDd D vo
journey.
I Mr. VIZ. N. SnA1LwOop.who wen, E,o,;t4..
pefs-f cry 70 CalIornia in April last has torn
60 e n's home. His success, or his iaeas as 10
inc ininrs prosperity IF the country We have
oeen unable as yet 2 learn, though hope Re has
Drought with him 4 pile" Of the precious Dust.
VIReInrA Murros ri NEw Yonx. -Tbe n /
X. Tribune has the following -
Notice 10 Epictrss VIM. IaIor. on 40 IA Il
Centre Market, has go Sheep Of the CofsweIl
breed, raised By Col Josiah WI Ware of Rerrs-
vile, Clarke CO., Va These sheen kre & 81 =.
BE- superior 10 any that have ever be1n u. 80 u;
market. lie would be pleased IL f5ve 49,
keepers and others call and exarnina 49, 80
day. when they win he offered lor saIa 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21

DFEL BEfWEE.x|L sprrs 8 5,.-I7 49,,
CURED At Madrsdl between to -. lA'sly ocT
unsI Nas ustinstely shot in the leg and ~
~ ceased F.d ten Finally, arecopcflisI
~ sEas slIeetsd hy the gallant senior whose
SnaLkas paQ evoked the apple Of discord
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-02-21
e. : =, AToR MASON MEANS.

". eo,, Ii. ioIlossns cOnnss HIS la i make :
~ Free Pssss d ~ week, Y ~. q sons
co,7ss,ion which "a sniostnna.sss rs rem
one. override sisnalars 2 " 40 moi know
asred so-s~ha. asse'sa.s. ,ss trouble 10 end
who he =, nor 'ssn - 80 ,hA, any person,
out. for 7 y hardly Pss'a.- ;sSgmsns, viii. ever
u ordinarily good tas's 2. 80 Nv, The doing u
eou,, bis appsOsa, or sAi'aA 's s.,msut for IeaI
"a aes, o. The expression q : So
Fl his dIsapprOvAl-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
The Galphin Claim and Secre-
tary Crawford.

Mr.. Crawford, General Taylor's Secretary
of War, has made quite pretty speculation
10y being member OF the Cabinet. He has
managed 10 induce the Treasury Departs
ment 10 allow him the handsome sum OF one
hundred and ninety three thousand dollars, i'll
the shape of interest on an old Indian claim,
called the 'Galphin clam,' OF some seventy
five years standing. The original clam was
about S4S, 900 only. II originated in Ger
lain debts due to Que George GaIphin, an
Indian trader, from the Greek and Cherokee
Indians, and the payment Of which was pro-
vided for by a treaty concluded in 1878, be-
tween sad lndan tribes and The British
Crown. The amount of SIS 900 was ac-
knowledged To he the sum due, by the Gov
ernor and Council of the Colony Of Geor gia,
ia l715. Ths sum remaining unpaid at
the close of Tie revolutionary struggle, which
resulted in the transfer of the territory OF
Georgia to the United States, is the modus
in which the debt was saddled upon the
United States government. The claim had
been often pressed upon Congress, but us
often rejected, until The year l64S, when Mr.
Crawford became possessed of il. and sue
ceeded at the close of the session OF Con
gress of that year in getting a law through
autHoIlLiiig tle SecTeUaTV oI the fea>ufy ~
adjust the claim. Mr.. Walker, then Secre-
taTy of the Treasury, allowed the principal,
$40, 900, bur refused to allo " any interest,
thereon, as contrary 10 the established and
uniform usage Of the department. Mean
time Mr.. Crawford becomes Secretary of
War, aud revives the claim for Sl93 600 for
the rejected interest, and the sequel has
shown that he possessed influence enough
in consequence of his position rs Cabinet
officer, 10 induce Mr.. Meredith, Secretary Of
the Treasury, 10 allow him the sum, in The
teeth OF the decision OF MIR. Walker, and
against the usage Of The deparement in such
caseS.
This monstrous plfering Of The Treasury,
under the senblance Of law, has crealed a
strong sensation 10 Congress, and quite Stir
among The whig politicians, many of whom
consider it a transaction calculated 10 reflect
disgrace upon General Taylor and his Cabl-
net.
This swindle OF Crawford's puts Ewing
entirely TO blush. Crawiurd's, however, is a
magnificent swindle in comparison with
EwIng's which was mean and contemplate.
So much nose has been made III aud OUT oil
Congress about this affair, that Mr.. Craw-
ford unlike Ewing) has had the grace or
holiness 10 demand an investigation by o
committee of Congress.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
Tbe shadow Of an ASS.

Tho Greeks had proverb which ran thus
i dispure on the shadow Of an ass This
,ook rise from an anecdote which Demos.
themes IS se,d 10 have related 10 the Athens
,nus. 10 excite their attention during the de-
Tense of n criminal, which was being but in.
attentively listened to. "A traveller he said
once went from Athens 10 Megara on
hired ass. 1t happened 10 be the time of
dogdays, and at noon. He was much ex-
posed TO the unmitgated heat OF the sun,
and not finding so much as n bush under
which 10 shelter, he bethought himself TO
descend from the ass. and seat himself un.
der iIs shadow. The owner of The donkey,
who accompanied him, objected 10 thus, de-
clarng to him, that when he lei the ant
NAL the use of his shadow was nor 'nclud-
ed in the bargain. The dispute Mt last grew
so warm il got to blows, and hnaily geve
rise 10 an action at law. Alter having said
80 npcb Demosthenes continued the defense
~ his client but the auditors, whose curios.
;,v he had piqued. were extremely anxious TO
know how the Judges decided on so singular
case. Upon this the orator commended
severely on the childish injustice, in dsvour-
ing with attention paltry story about an
ass s shadow, while thew turned deaf ear to
n cause in which the life Of a human being
wos involved From that day, when man
showed preference for discussing small and
contemplate subjects to great and important
ones, he was said TO dispute on the shadow
of an ass
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
The Michigan Legislature and
Gen. CaSS.

The Resembling Resolmions-The follow
icg are the join, resolutions which were
adopted by the legislature AT its late session,
resembling the resolutions of last winter
which instructed our senator's 10 vote for the
Wilmot proviso $
Whereas, the people Of this state are op-
posed 10 the extension OF slavery, but believe
thar crisis in our national affairs has ar
rived, which demands an expression OF their
deep. devoted and unalterable attachment TO
the Union, and their fixed determ nation, in
spirit of mutual torbearance and modera-
ton, 10 guard 10y all means against the dan
gers at present, in the opluion of many,
threatening its integrity aud
Whereas, they believe that our senators
in congress ought 10 be left free 10 act as
their judgment may dictate, on all questions
that may arise in any way affecting the sta
blhty and permanency Of the Federal COM
pact Therefore,
Sec. /. Be Il reso'ued by the .Senaie and
House Of Representatives. of the State Of
Michigan. That in The opinion OF the leg
lslature, the people of this state most heartily
approve of the noble and patriotic stand
taken in the Senate OF the United States by
those distinguished statesmen, who, repre-
senIing the various sections and different
feelings Of our common country have united
their efforts 10 preserve the Uuion, 'ONE
AND INDIvIsIBLE.'
And be it further Resolved That ia the
opinion of this legislature, it is The duty oi
our senators in congress- and they are hereby
requested 10 retain heir places i'll our nation
al councils, which they have heretofore
tiled wl'h such signal prudence and dis
tingui,hed ability; and they are hereby left
free 10 aid by voice and vote in any and
every movement which their Judgment may
decide TO be best calculated TO promote the
interest and glory of the whole uation, and
the tranquility of the Union.
Resolved, Thai the governor be requested
to transmit certified COPIES OF this preambl,
aud these resolutions 10 the Vice Presiden
Of the United States, and to each of our
senators in Congress.
These resolutions passed the house by n
vote OF "a 10 20, and the senate by the cas-
| ing vote OF The lieut.. governor. Being join
resolutions, they had to go 10 the governor
who gave them Il prompt and cordial approx
! al. Thus they 20 forth from tie slate Il
! Washington IN the strongest possible iurm
and Impressed with the br oadest stamp o.
! popular appreciation which could he given
! hy the legislative and executive power. Stver
| out OF the eleven senators who voted tol
them were new members. All tie tepre
sentitives who voted for them came fresh
from the people. The Iieur. governor who
voted tor. and the governor who approved
them, were also elected last tail by the peo.
| pie, on rhe free soil issue, over the combined
forces of aholiiionis,n and free soil whig-
gerry. II is seldom that resolutions 90 ou
of legislative body with such deep ant
broad stamp Of public approbation.-Deirot
! Free Press.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
a Subject for the Curious.

As some workmen were engaged in blast
ing stone, few days since. from ledge
near the dwelling house OF Mr.. J. Atwood,
in this village, they found a hole abou' zen
inches deep and six or eight broad worn inio
The solid stone by the action of qnirk rum
n'ng wafer. The pebble stone by yh'ch 'he
hole was worn was also found IN the ca'i-
ty. The inference to he drawn from 'his
fact, is, TINT at some former period OF 'he
worlds history. .:he channel OF the henne"ec :.
river was several hundred teet no'.n " us
uresent loco,ion. and also north of the husi-
ness portion of the village. We can account
for the change only on The snppoos'tion that
there wos short bend in the river at the
foot of Neil's hill, and that during high
freshet, the channel became ohstructed with
drift.wood, which formed dam and caused
he wafer to overflow its embankments and
The present channel was formed when the
ledge through which il now passes, was a
bed Of clay.-Dem. Clarion.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
The Mysterious ESappings.

The Buffalo Courier, in an article upon the
Rochester kuockings, publishes The following
and vouches for its truth. 1t does not sur.
prise us at all.
A young man called, day or two since.
upon the ladies' IN whose keeping are the
Rochester spirits. His bearing was sad,
and, his voice Was iremuous with emotion.
Sorrow was in his countenance, and Il weed
was on his hat. He sighed rs he took seat,
and tile by-standers pitied him as they saw
him draw forth spotless handkerchief and
wipe away tear that had gathered in his
eve. After a few moments OF silence he
took one of the ladies aside, and requested,
if consistent, to be put III communication
with the spiritual essence of his mother
and here be wiped his eyes rapidly, and
sobbed.
A period of quiet elapsed and a knock
was heard. signlfying that the desired cor
respondence could be had, and with Il hesi-
tnling voice the young man commenced
questioning the invisible one.
How long had l gone before you diet" F."
A length of time was stated.
where are you now, mother rare you
happy 2
at rest.
'Are those Of your friends who have gone
before with you?
They were, said the knocking.
Then you can recognize them perfectly z
The noise certified the affirmative.
'Can you see me al all times when you
wish2'
The raps proclaimed the perpetual clear
ness of the shakers voice in that respect.
The gentlemen seemed relieved, ana me
spectators stood overwhelmed with wonder.
Taking his hat the mourner rose, thanked
the ladies, and as lie stood 10 tbe door,
quietly remarked
i have been very much entertained, as
lat, her y, home. not half an hour since,
bastiug a turkey for dinner! !!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
MISCELLANY
The Breath of Flowers,

The Breath of Flowers.
The breath of flowers is on the air;
The faint sweet breath of flowers
Is creeping in dewy cloud
Ger this bright world of ours;
The orchard-bloom is fragrant.
The garden blossoms fair,
And the hidden flower I dearly love
Perfumes the woodland air,
And in its eye of sweetness
The guar dian genii given
Have blent the innocence Of earth
And purity of heaven.
The song of birds is in the grove;
In one full flowing voice.
Above me swells the happy tide.
hear it and rejoice
1t seems new life to children,
Young children at their play
And the brow of care is glad to wear
A shadow less to-day.
The school boy loiters by the stie
Where wrens and robins sing,
And the poor man lifts his heart awhile
To bless the God of spring.
The voice of streams is in the grove;
The brook adown the glade
Goes leaping to the sunshine,
And laughing in the shade !;
There are light green leaves aboveit,
And dark ones will be there
When the murmuring hum of busy wings
Shall fill the summer air.
And the gay south wind beneath it.
Will fold his mantle light.
To dream away the summer noon,
And sleep the summer night.
There are fading eyes, sweet spring time.
That long have looked for thine
Der many frail and faltering step
The meadow pinks will twine,
They will WOO thy rays together,
And haunt thy streams apart.
To catch one thrill. of all the life
That dances through thy heart.
But the shadow cold will deepen,
Even where the roses bloom,
And rest upon thy sunny days.
The shadow of the tomb
Breathe to them in thy music bland,
Beneath the zephy.'s wing,
And whisper of the better land,
The everlasting spring!
These are thy choicest treasures.
Seals of thy pures, vow:
And pray thee shed thy soft light
Upon the dying brow.
Dollar Newspaper.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25
An Example for Boys.

We have a lad in our employ, who, durin z
the epidemic OF the last summer, was, almost
at one moment, deprived Of both his parents
by cholera.
The father, in dying, left TO his son, then
about fifteen years of age, small house,
worth perhaps four hundred dollnrs. This
house he rents 10 a family, at a dollar a week.
seventy five cents OF which is deducted for
his board. He carries papers for US and for
az evening Journal, receiving for bot!, two
dollars Il week, which sun, with The two
shiilngs of rent he regularly deposits in The
Savings Bank each Saturday night. The
amount which he received for Carriers Adj
dresses, on New Years day, will clothe him
very comfortably for the coming year, and
he will soon be enabled TO pay off small
arreir still due upon his house and lot, which
will leave tha, lii,le property clear of incum-
brance.
But lhe best of the story is that the little
fellow is very fond Of study, aud, though
obliged to he up al his labors before daylight,
is always at his seat in The public s;hoo!
which he attends, at the ringing of the bell.
in the morning. In the afternoon, he is
obliged TO lelve, AT recess, in order 10 attend
to his duties on the evening paper.
Who shall say that this forlorn lad, thus
left to his own guidance, may not rise 10 opn-
ence and distinction, in spite of the many
perils that surround him.-Bufato Courier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25

PAUPERIsM. in my Judgment, eight
tenihs of our pnuperism, is chargeahle d.
rectly or Indirectly, to rum-se ling and rum
drinking. And may be permitted to throw
in the remark here, that could our bows aud
young men, who are just taking their pri-
mary lessons in vice and incompetence, only
re ealize that this is their end if, indeed, they
escape the drunkard's grave sufficiently long
10 reach here il seems 10 me they would
dry up parental tears by resisting tempIa-
tions to vice and downward career. and
live out their destiny like men. And when
see in these times, young man of sterling
Integrity, and temperate in all his habits.
am wont TO look upon him not only with re-
specr, but indeed, as superior being. May
or Of Bangor.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25

NEW STREET IS PORTLAND. Me. The cit
izens of Portland have decided TO have a
new street, to be called Commercial street,
extending the whole front side OF the city.
over the wharves and alongside OF the har-
bor. 1t is to he one hundred feet wide, over
tweniy>six feet Of which the Atlantic & ST.
Lawrence Railroad Company are 10 have the
right of way, with such restrictions as may
bv agreed upon. with a large Central depot !;
thus connecting that road with the Western
roads. 1t is intended that this street shall
be lined with sioreho,lses and warehouses
for wholesale trade. This movement is OF
great interest to the citizens IF Portland, as
contributing very materially to the future
growth and pros perity Of that city.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-25

A story is told in Western paper in re-
gard TO the annual season ofLent. A rather
simple Episcopalian noticed. during the sea-
son of Lent, that the church-bell was rnng
every day, and not underst anding it, he
turned one day to brother in the church,
and asked him what then bell was rung for
SO often. Why, said his friend, it is Lent
With charming simplicity he replied, Lent
who has borrowed Il.