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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-29
Proud Men.

We often hear it objected to person, he is a
proud man." All men possess pride-of one
kind or another. Some are proud of their
wealth; some of civil distinctions; some of
their pedigree and some, We verify believe of
their vices. But, depend upon it, no man is
without pride. 1t is an heir loom bequeathed
by nature, and is inalienable. 1t may be mod
flied, certainly in its effects, bat to divest our
selves wholly of it, is an act utterly beyond the
power of philosophy religion to effect. In
short, would give but little for the pros
poets, present or future, of any individual in
whom this most potent instinct should not be
either latent or active. He would be but a
paltry machine, subject to the guidance and
will of others "a sensclcss automaton, nup-
pit, destined to live fool, and die slave to
any who may see fit to fasten upon his limbs
the chain of moral servitude. The divine is
proud, justly and innoccntly proud, of those
high mental gifts and attainments which ena-
Bile him to obey the injunclions of his Savior,
and to do good to men. The civilian, the phil
osopher, the moralisi, each is secretly, and
without guile, proud ofhis achievements he
feels that he is "doing good" and that the
honor and rcnown showered upon him. are not
only the just reward of his merits, but a test;
hcation that, through the exercise Of his high
abilities, he has been able to realize that high
est wish of the Philanthropist, viz: to become
benetactor of his race. Such pride is always
commendable it bespeaks great, liberal
and luminous mind. Such pride, doubtless,
felt Newton, when by one of the most splendid
achievements of science he had bequeathed to
mankind an intellectual inheritance, the value
of which no mind can estimate, and the utili.
ty of which it is beyond the power of the most
gifted Imagination to conceive. Such also, was
the pride that warmed the noble breast of the
philanthropic Howard, whose name, associated
ever and only with good works. is not only
bazoned on the loftiest tablets of popular fame,
but engraved indelibly on the hearts of the
great and good Of every land and cline beneath
the sun. How holy-how reverential is the
feeling, we had almost said, the awe--for there
is indeed something awfulIy sublime in the
majesty of their characters which we
contemplate the memory of such men. We
appreciate them by no ordinary andard of hui
man excellence-we measure their worth, and
the good they accomplished for the benefit of
mankind, by no common rules. How enviable
is their fame how imperishable the fadeless
laurels that so gracefully entwine their brows !;
and which. while living. they so meekly WORE
Alexander and Caesar subjugated Kingdoms by
the s,oord; Newton and Howard directed the
minds and purified the hearts of men by the
genial influence of ,cisdom and of lore How
different the instruments How dissimi!a ar the
results
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-29

The proceedings Of the County Convention
will be found in another column. The dem
ocracy assembled in goodly numbers, ard the
deliberations of the Convention were charac-
terized by great unanimity. Uncommon inter
est was manifested in the preliminary meetings
throughout the County, which argues well for
he success of the ticket, at the polls.
1t will be seen that the board of Senators
nominated last year were by reclamation re-
nominated. Of their qualifications for the i'm
portant stations to which they are nominated,
it is unnecessary for us to say word The
democracy of the County will see to it that the
wings do not second time ''steal the march"
on them and defeat such worthy individuals.
The candidate for County Attorney. Mr.. In
gals. is young lawyer of unt QUILTED ability
and character. and we doubt not will receive
the cordial support Of the party. His compel
itor, Mr.. Kennedy, is lawyer of whom we
would not say aught, SO far as qualifications
are concerned-but il may not be generally
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Beware of Coalitions.

Efforts being made, we understand, to
induce the free soil party of this Congress
ionai district, to come into the support Of the
wing nominee for Congress, Mr.. Reed. This
is the game to be played by the wings through
out the state-not only in the congressional
elections, Blu, in the state. Now all we ask for
III this game, is fair pidy-an open field, and
no holding back cor conecolment of princi-
ples.''
We have noinclination to ''fawn,'' or sscurry
favor" with single free soiler to procure his
support, but we ask in all candor, what honest
member of this party can support Isaac Reed
in preference to Charles Andrews: Is il not
notorious that Isaac Reed was one of the orig
in Il supporters of Gen. Taylor, the southern
STAKEHOLDER he is the ally of Mr. Web
ster, and does not every one know that Mr..
Goodenow, his competitor, was laid on the shelf
because of his opposition to this same Mr..
Webster, and for his friendship to the Uil,not
Prociso--while Mr.. Reed is an open aro,ced OPP
ponent of It.
We cannot believe that any free soiler-much
less free soil democrat-with these facts be-
lore INN, can be induced to enter into such a
corrupt coalition. Neither do we believe any
honest wing will have the effronterv to sane
''oh sucn deceptive proceeding, on the part of
his friends.
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More Corruption.

A pretty piece of corruption by the whie
party has recently come to light-showing the
perversion of power that this party are capable
OF making, to secure party ends.
The Chairman of the New York Wing Cor
responding Committee has issued circular
to the Assistant U. 8. Marshals who are taking
the census, in which they are urged to take
advantage of their position to advance the in
terests of the wing party, by performing the
following services:
Isl. BY making an exact political canvass
of such election in your subdivision, and re-
turning copy OF the same, when completed
TO some active and reliable whig-say the
chairman of the town or district committee
where such committee exists 10 be used in
aiding 10 get a full vote of the district.
I'd. BY obtaining subscriptions whenever
convenient and practicable, for the local
wing paper; or where there is no such paper
or It's circulation cannot be further extended,
for some sound and reliable wing city paper.
sd. BY ascertaining the name of such
aliens, not naurazeJ, who if made citizens
would attach themselves to the wing party,
and returning such names, together with
their places Of residence, to the chairman OF
the town or district committee, to the end
that he may take The necessary steps to pro.
cure their naturalization previous to the cleo
ton.
18th. BY communicating TO the chairman
oil the county. executive or corresponding
committee the names of one or more active
and prudent wings in each school district,
with their post office address, with whom
correspondence might be opened with REFER
ence to the political matters of the town.
This information, it urges, should be pro q.
cured lin an incidental, rather than in d.
rect manner, and should be done with the
greatest possible secresy,' and should be
forwarded TO the marshall, and it promises
as result, that 'an organization will he ef-
iected of a most formidable character.
This is the game evidently intended TO be
played throughout the Union-it is in perfect
keeping with the mode of tactics which that
party resort to, to accomplish their purposes,
and it behooves democrats to be on their
guard, that these whis electioneering agents
he confined to their legitimate duties.
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and that it is the duty Of all who have regard
for their country or the welfare of the human
race, to allay by every means in their power,
all agitation and excitement which shall have
tendency to suggest even possibility of a
dissolution of the Union.
Resolred-That the National PARTY. a marty
which knows no boundaries but that of a COM
mon country, party which extends to the
north and to the south, to the east and to the
west, and which brings into united and concer-
ted action members of this great Republic from
every section, giving to them common inter
ests, and making them mutual advantage and
assistance to each other, is one of the firmest
bonds to bind together the American Union.
ResolredLThat union of the National
Democratic Party upon some common ground
that can be occupied by all, north and south
east and west, is essential to the success Of
democratic principles, and that it is the duty o
every democrat and patriot to seek such com
mon grounds and occupy and maintain it.
Resolred-That in regard to the question O
slavery agitation, we refer to the Baltimore
platform as laid down and established by the
National Democratic Convention in the follow.
ing resolution - b rrr
'That Congress has no power under the con-
stitution TO interfere with or control the domes-
tic institutions of the several states, and thai
such states are the sole and proper Judges Of
anything appertalnlng to their affairs, not pro-
hlblted blythe constitution that all efforts of the
aboltlonlsts or others made to induce congress to
interfere with questions of slavery, or to take
lnclpient steps in relation thereto, and calcula-
ted to lead to the most alarming and dangerous
consequences and that all such efforts have an
inevitable tendency to diminish the happiness
OF the people, and endanger the stability and
permanency of the Union, and ought not to be
countenanced by any friend of our political in
stitutions.'
Resolred-That we have entire confidence in
the ability and integrity of Hon. JOHN HUB
BARD, our PRESENT able and independent chief
magistrate, that his official conduct merits and
receives our unqualified appreciation, and tina,
| we will give him our united and hearty support
| for reelection.
| Resotrcd That the nomination of Hon
| CHARLES ANDREWS as our candidate for Rep
resentatlve to Congress is hereby unanimousl,
ratified and approved, and that we assure hin
and our Oxford brethren that he shall receive
50 far as 1t is in our power, the firm and undi
vlded support of the whole Democracy of Lin
coin County
Resolced-That the nominations this da,
made by this convention, have been made witt
view to the best interests of the democrati,
party and the County, and that we will us,
our best endeayors to secure their election.
Voted that the proceedings of this conven
ton be signed by the President and Secretary
and published in the GO Eastern Tines ant
g Lincoln Democrat
Convention then adjourned.
SAMUEL W. JACKSON, President.
ALBION p. H1GGINs, Secretary.
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Dancing was kept up until about midnight,
when the company speedily deserted the rooms
1t was decidedly the most brilliant party of the
season, and passed off with great eciat.
Should the Legislature rise BY "Wednesday,
2sth, as is confidently predicted. the session
will consist of lib days-which, although IA
days longer than. the session of last year,-is
important matters that have required and re-
ceived legislation. In the Senate there are
YET four important subjects to be disposed OF,
to wit: the Valuation the Free Banking
question, the Homestead Exemption. and the
Gardiner brdge-each Of which must elicit
some discussion not much.
TUESDAY, P. NJ. The citizens of Augusta
voted to-day, nine hundred and eight to forty
seven, to loan its credit to the P. s X. Railroad
Company. This augurs well for the success of
the road and is fair expression of the feeling
that pervades the cities and towns on the line
of the road. 1t is believed that there will be
but one or two exceptions to this result among
the whole number of towns and cities that ap-
piled to the Legislature for this privilege.
This has been one of the busiest days of the
session, in each branch of the Legislature
The Senate has disposed of the Gardiner bridge
question by indefinitely posponing ito to II.
The House will probably adhere to its vote pass
ing it to be engrossed, when it will come back
to the Senate again. Its defeat is probable.
The Liquor Bill has also been refused pas
sage, IA to IA. An exciting disc ussion was had
upon lt,-Mr Cary dealing the death-wounds-
but its success was no-go.
The Free Banging bill is about half through
the Senate-it is being passed by sections, and
pending its passage the Senate adjourned. 1t
will probably pass both branches in the morn
ing. Thus there remains but one subject of
any magnitude 10 dispose of, viz: the Home
stead exemption-and this will probably not
elicit much discussion. The present bill,
think will not be modified and the Legisla-
ture have voted to adjourn sine die Thursday
morning, of this week.
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The New Apportionment.

Itshould not be forgotten that a a,nort;orror.
is to be made the next Legislature. Tho IL;
are already on the move, making extraord;nos.
exertions to secure the next legislature 49,.
once in five or ten years, when any opnor,n.;.-
or chance to accomplish an important oh;,c.
presents itself, we find the whig party e,,,,.-
ing up its discordant elements, and by mea,s
of money and any amount of promises, endeav-
oring to get into power. Such an effort is to be
attempted the present fall, the prospect of gerry
Wandering the state as they did in ls4l, being
sufficient inducement for the trial. The fol-
lowing paragraph from the kennebec Journal,
is indicative of this = -...,
1T should be remembered that new appor-
tionment is to be made by the legislature cho.
sen next month; and we may look out for the
most outrageous gerrymanders, unless We elect
wings enough to enforce fair demareation of
Districts
The democracy will see to il that the yyhia
party be relieved of so responsible duty. and
that the temptation to commit such another
outrage. be not placed before them. An hon.
est and Just apportionmcnt, in accordance with
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known by the people of Lincoln, that he is al


ready the incumbent of i,co government offices,
iaithiuiness to the duties of which require and
demand his whole attention. Our County is
ponderous and wide extended-the Office of
County Attorney is no sinecure--the interests
OF the County imperiousIy demand the midi
r'ded and energetic attention of its public Off
cer-such as the nominee of the democricy can
alone bestow. Let the people look at this
matter IN common sense, business point of
view, and see TO it that the interests of the
County are in the hands of one who can be
faithful to them. Such an one, we hesitate
not to say, is HENRY INGALLS,, of Wiscasset.
For County Commissioner we have the tes-
hmony of all parties that better selection
could not be made than JOHN B. STEWART, of
Richmond--a man whose qualifications are SO
conspicuous as to command the support of his
political opponents. He is Just the man to
commence the reform so much needed in this
branch of our judicial system and as the agent
to accomplish such desired result, we have
the assurances that Mr.. STEWART will receive
the support of those who know him best, n-
respective Of party
1t only remains for the democracy of Lincoln
to give their united, undivided support to the
nominees of their Convention, to secure their
election. That they will do it we have not the
slightest doubt. -....
Why should they mott Will any one with
hold his vote because his friend or friends
were unsuccessful in receiving nominations:
We trust not. No possible reason exists why
the democratic party of old Lincoln should not
unite, as of yore. The time has arrived when
the discussions created by certain men should
be buried with the political fall of such men
and that another rally for principle be made by
the democracy of old Lincoln. The principles
of democracy now as firmly enshrined in
the hearts of the people as when they went
shoulder to shoulder in triumph, against their
common enemy. Feuds and dissensions natu-
rally arise in dominant party, which are only
removed by the succession of the generation
behind them, upon the stage of life develop
ing new aspirations, new hopes-and conse-
quently ensuring success.
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for Congress i'm Y Ork.

OF the nomination Of Hon. Moses McDon-
AID, for congress in the first district, the Sa-
co Democrat, observes:
The choice has fallen upon one whose
talents and virtue will command the respect
and esteem OF the democracy Of the Whole
district. Though but young man, 1--WE
think not above forty years of age,) MIR. Nc
Donald has, for the last fifteen years, labor
ed zealousIy, constantly and faithfully for
The defence and advancement of the princi-
pies of the democratic party at home and
abroad. While member of the Legislature
to which we believe he was twice elect
ed as representative of his town, and hon.
oIed by an election as speaker of the house
he was always ready TO contend boldly
and manfully with our federal opronents-
In lS47, he was selected as State Treasurer
which office he held for three years; and we
know no man ever discharged ITS dunes WIN
more ability and PROMISE than Mr. McDopr
aid. This wear he declined DOMINATION 10
that Office
Mr.. Mcdonald possesses sonnu aou ciear
Judgment, great sagacity, ready 'aieh's as
debarer and great powers OF sarcasm
which render him just the man we need in
III. b.IIs If congress 10 TePel Insoience and
~ y;nJ;care the right. With these advant-
are, he would at once take high rank
among the representatives of the nation.-
And with the confidence and efficient sup
port Of the democracy which we have rea-
son to believe will be, and ought to be.
cheerfuliy accorded to hiim-he viii honor
his constituents, and show himself worthy of
the place and the affection bestowed by the
people upon the cherished ones who have
preceded him in the office for which he IS
named.
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For County Commissioners.
For Clerks of Courts.
THE STATE ELECTION,

This election is near at hand-are the DEM
ocracy of Lincoln aware of its proximity: A
week from next Monday they will be called up
on to rally "once again" to the support of those
great principles for which their fathers fought
and bed." The ensuing election is of more
Importance than ordinary state electons-t
partakes more of the national character, and
this fact should constitute sufficient motive
for energetic action. Success in every cause de-
ponds upon this.
''Principles, not men," has ever been the
motto of the democracy of the Union-but an
increased incentive to exertion is prcsen ted
when the success of principles depends upon
the elevation 10 places of distinction of men
whose eminent qualifications are conspicuous,
and who have endeared themselves to the poo
pie by services in their behalf.
The democracy of Lincoln, as well as Of the
whole state, are peculiarly fortunate in this
particular-for borne upon their ticket are the
names of those whom they will "delight to hon
or" 1t will be headed by that unAinching.
we'll trained and sound republican, JoHS HUB
BAKD-a Chief Magistrate alike creditable to
the state and to the party that elevated him to
power. II the wings have selected standard
bearer worthy of support, we can only say that
in initiating the democracy they have done
credit to themselves, without presenting any
inducements to secure the aid of their political
opponents. But underlying this are principles,
and the elevation of JOHN HUBBARD to the
gube1natorial chair, ensures the success of dem
ocratic measures and principles.
Next upon the ticket, the name of CHARLES
ANDREWS, the talented nominee for Congress,
will be found. His qualifications we have laid
before our readers-and he also has competi-
tor, no less worthy, personally speaking, than
himself-but whose short comings in the prin-
ciples of democracy, are sufficiently well known
to the democratic electors of Lincoln. A tick
ct headed by such men, combines in itself a
host Of health ......- ..-... -...-.. --
And so on through the entire tieket-an ex-
ceptionable name is not to be found upon it
or one that will not command the unanimous
support of the indomitable democracy of Lin
coin.
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We commend to the Free Soil voters of
this District if any such read our paper, a
communication addressed to them by brother
Free Soller. If after an attentive perusal of
that article, they can 60 and deposit their votes
for Mr. Reed, we can only say that they must
have strongers stomachs than most men,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-29

LEvEE.-Gov. Hubbard gave great Levee
at the Hallowell House on Friday Evening
The Gazette says, the whole town was invited,
and joyous time was the result,
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BWe would impress upon our democratic
friends the importance of seeing that every
town is well supplied with democratic votes in
due season. s-.,.,,...... Id.
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Prof WEBSTER is to be hung tomorrow, IN
the Jail yard in Boston, between the hours Of
eight and eleven A. Nj. wv r.s-
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the convenience and wants of the people, our
wing friends may rely upon it, will be made,
without their especial aid.
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EF The citizens of Portland on Thursday
voted 1888 to Ill, to loan the city credit to the
Atlantic and st. Lawrence Railroad. is1
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For C0,tntu Ireasurers.

For County Ireasurers.
York-ALPHEUS A. HANSCOM.
Cm69laad-HENRY C.. BABB.
Lincoht-WARREN RICE.
Eennebec-E. X. BUTLER
Hancock WHITE.
Washington A. MORSE.
For County Commissioners.
York-GEORGE earle.
uBJTland-SAMUEL ANDREWS, %
Lincoln-JOHN B. STEWART.
Keanebeo-JOHNSON WILLIAMS.
ock-THEODORE BEAN.
Washington-PUTNAM ROLF.
For Clerks Of Courts.
Kennelec-GEORGE A. WRIGHT.
Hdncock-PARkER PERRY.
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
For Governor,


For Senator's.
FIRST District-SHELDON HOBBS,
.r JOSEPH TTTCOMB,
MOSES GOODWIN, JR.
Second District-JAMES MANN,
WILLIAM R. PORTER.
THOMAS LITTLEFTEID,
JOHN E. DUNNELS.
Third District-ROBERT SPINNEY,
WILLIAM F. CARLTON.
ELBRIDGE LERMOND,
JAMES BOOKER,
Fourth Distrid--J4ffN MEANS,
ISAAC S. SMALL,
PAUL L. CHANDLER,
Fiji Distraet--WILLIAM MILLIKEN,
JAMES LANCASTER,
WALDO p. VINAL.
Fourteenth D5s.-ROBERT A. CHAPMAN,
NOAH PRINCE.
JAMES WALKER.