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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

SMALL NoTEs.-The brokers are now char
ging per cent, on small notes, in anticpa-
ton OF the time of their total rejection next
month under the late act of the Assembly.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

D Making the change in our business
arrangements has occupied our attention this
week. With our next number we shall be
ourself again.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01
Solomon Neyhard

OF Genre township, will be candidate in
the Democratic Convention of Columbia
County for the nomination of Deputy Sur
veyor General.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

EDUCATION In 0REGoN.-The Baptists
were, at the last accounts, laying the foun-
dations of College in Oregon City, upon a
lot of 40 acres OF land.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

Several men have been arrested at Harris.
burg, on the charge of passing counterfeit
ten dollar bills, on the Bank of Northumber-
land.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

GEN. LOPEZ IN WAsHlNaToN.-Gen Lo.
PEI, the renowned Cuban General, has ar
rived in Washington,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

W The injury by tho late freshet upon
the North Branch Canal is not near so seri-
ous as was at first anticipated,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

U There are said to be three hundred
visitors at the Bedford Springs, and tho mum.
Der rapidly increasing.
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Another Despatch.

BosroN, Mass, July &c, 1s5O.--About one
hundred persons witnessed the execution of
the unfortunate Pearson. A large crown was
collected on the outside Of the jail-some of
whom clambered on the roof of the adioin-
ing houses, and disturbed tbe funeral exer.
cises by their demonacal shouts Two
well dressed young ladies, before the prison.
er left his cell, entered the Jail yard, ascen-
ded the gallows, and inspected, with looks
Of great curiosity, the implement of execu-
tion. Several other females wore admitted
TO the Jail yard, TO witness tho execution.
Upon the scailold Pearson read his Bible
with great apparent devotion. When the
cap was drawn over his face, he appeared
10 be engaged IN prayer. He ascsnded the
steps of the gallows with a firm step, and as
he walked upon the drop gave last look at
the sun and the scenes around him. His
body was taken 10 Wilmington, his native
place and The scene of the murder, for buri-
al. He lost all hope Of reprieve after he
had heard of the result of the case of Profess
sor Webster.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

" Cod liver oil has risen in England
from e26 TO f36 per ton.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

EYr Six of the Presidents hae died at the
age of 66--ihe first FIVE and the last,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01
Samuel Everett

OF Oranre township will be candidate this
tall for Deputy Surveyor of Columbia couu-
W.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

Hon. C. DURkEE of Washington City has
our thanks for his favor
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

tTN We have on hand several communi.
cations of interest for our next numbqr.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The Hon. Edward
Bates has arrived, and, it is said, that he
takes the Interior Department.
The frieLds of the Compromise are in
good spirits to-day.
Judge Sharkey is spoken of for the War
Department
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E1ecation Of pearson, the murderer.

BOSTON, July 26.-Pearson, condemned
for the murder of his wife and two children,
was executed this morning, at half-past 100
clock. He seemed renitent, and after ma
king lull confession OF his guilt, died with
out struggle. In his speech upon the gal.
lows, he abjured those who heard him to
seek their own salvation.
The following was Pearson's speech upon
the gallows:
IL should like to say few words: be
prepared TO die, my friends, and seek saliva.
ton. This is the happiest death of any, if
only prepared TO die. hopo and trust in
God, and that am going to be with him in
heaven. recommend you all to the Holy
Word OF God, and pray that we may all
meet in Heaven" The following is his
own confession :-sI wish to unburden my
Soul, and free my conscience of whatever
ought, with all my heart, and under the eye
of my Maker who will Judge me soon. ]
declare as follows:
Truly of the death of my wife, Martha B.
Pearson, and of my two twin children, Sarah
and Lydia, confess that myself alone took
their lives, on the morning oil the 1lth OF A.
pril, 1849, between the hours of Q and o.
clock; this is the time as nearly as can
recolleci, and these are the principal circum-
stances. On the-of April drank ale to ex-
cess; went TO my brother Henry's in
Bloomfield street, l took an umbrella, kissed
my daughter Melissa, told her was going
10 Providence, and parted then. l went
down fremont street aud Temple Place. to
club house and got pack of cards, then
struck over 10 Providence depot ard. left
them.
! tn IN left for my house where my wife
and two children were living. | went over
through the woods and, supplied with liquor,
got lost 1t was kind Providence TO hold
me back, not knowing where was When
| got through looked round for some time
and saw my barn. saw light in my
house raped at the window; Martha
came and said, "who's there Z" "Daniel
| answered"
went 10 Boylston street and obtained a
shoe and knife al ashoemaker's: then OBJ
tanned a vial of Iaudanum at an apolhecary's
Then went TO Merriman street and got
bottle of GIN. then went to the lower dc
pot and left in the cars for Wilmington
think about six o'clock, when arriving in
Wilmington, lasked when the cars left for
Boston in the morning Somebody answer
ed, and handed me Pathfinder.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

BosroN, July 26.-The Hon. Daniel p.
King, member of Congress from the Sec
ond District of this State, died yesterday of
dysentery, contracted while at Washington.
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Auditors Notice.

OranGeville, July 2Olh 1850.
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BosToN, July 81, 1s50.-The Governor
and Council met this afternoon, and appoint
ed r. c. Winthrop United States Senator, in
place OF the Hon, Daniel Webster.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

LOUISVILLE, July 25.-The whole number
of deaths reported for the "a hours ending
yesterday afternoon, was SO, of which as
were from Cholera, and from other disea-
ses.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
BOYS CLOTHING,

in great variety. Also, UMBRELLAS, Walk.
ing Sticks, Brushes, Perfumery and other arti.
Giles too numerous to mention.
Now rs economy and retrenchmen nj seem to be
necessary with almost all classes of the commu
atty. il is recommended that the clergyman, the
lawyer, the doctor, the merchant, the me chanc,
the farmer, the sailor, and above all the poor la
borer who is obliged to work ten hours for the
sum Of one dollar, to carefully read, consider
and carry into practice what is set forth in th S
advertisement, which will result in great benefit
to all the community. We would say in conclu.
sion, that to elergymen Of the various denomina-
lions in the city by making themselves known as
such the counter, goods will be sold at cost
Other profe ssions literally considered. Also a
liberal discount to those who buy to sell again
Remember ard call at BaIIous' Sagadahock Cloth.
ing and Quitting Warehouse, Sag adahoc., Bull.
ding, Front Street, Bath.
MAY %, 1850. 5w4S
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

NF CONSUMPTION PREVENTED AND CURED.
Consumptive patients visiting DR.. CLAY have
their chests examined with the Stethoscope.
and the nature, extent and precise location of
their disease designated, and also (both those
who have the disease and those who are pre-
disposed to it.) put in possession of effectuaI
means. which. if strictly followed remove the
disease, and insure to them perfect immunity
from Consumption to the end of their lives.
His remedies are so combined as to be ap-
piled directly to the Lungs and not surpassed,
if equalled, by any ever before offered to suffer
ing humanity. See advertisement in this pa
Der Re
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
G. O N G. R E IS.

TUESDAY, May IA.
SENATE.-On Tuesday, Mr.. Dickinson re-
ported back the deficiency bill, aud recon-
mended n concurrence with the house a
mendments, which was carried.
The bin providing for the pay of engineers
ia the navy was passed.
The census bill was taken up. The COM
mitlee reported various amendments, and the
senate voted to disagree in the house amend
ments to the first section.
HoUsE.-Mr. StanIy offered a resolution TO
terminate the debate on the California mes
sage on the first Tuesday in June. A motion
was made 10 lay the resolution on the table,
but the honse refused by a nearly sectional
vote.
Mr.. Inge moved call of the house.
WEDNESDAY, May Is.
SENATE.-On Wednesday, a memorial
was presented praying congress to provide a
national vessel 10 carry delegates 10 the
Worlds Peace Convention, 10 be held at
Frankfort on the Maine.
HoUsE.-Mr. Stanly offered resolution in
favor Of providing clerk to the committee
for investigating the conduct of certain eff
Gals connected with the last administration,
upon which an exciting debate followed.
THURSDAY, May Is.
SENArE.-The bill to recognize the Patent
laws was considered.
The consideration Of Mr.. Clay's resolu-
tons was resumed.
Adjourned to Monday.
HopsE.-Mr. Burt asked leave to refer the
Senate bill to increase the frontier military
force, to the Military Committee. He tbouoh,
action should be taken immediately as The
difficulties were formidable.
Mr.. McLape reported the Canadian rec;n.
roci,y bill, accompanied with the correspop.
dence of MIR. Bulwer.
Mr.. Bulwer's correspondence is highly ia.
vorabe to the project.
A communication was received in answer
to the inquiry Of the doings in the disputed
territory of New Mexico.
The House concurred in the Senate
amendment 10 the coinage bill.
a sealed communication was received
enclosing list of pensions. Referred to tn
COMMITTEES on Printing. Adjourned.
May 18th, the senate is not in session.
HoUsE.-Mr. Duer moved reconsidera
ton oil The vote referring the reciprocity bill
The motion was ordered to be entered ia tn
journal.
Mr.. Burt submitted the Galphiu report. H,
said there was great diversity of opinion i,
the committee, and reported a resolution /,
favor of printing the different opinions of tn
members of the committee.
Mr.. McLane submitted minority repor,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

DECREASE IN COTTON. The crop is now short
over sir hundred thousand bales. Averaging
the number of bales taken by each ship at .
600, and it would require 800 ships to take it
to market. This calculation shows the heavy
loss sustained by the single interest of shipping
The freight on 100000 bales, at IS per bale.
the usual price, with an average crop. would
amount to $4,000 900. The increased price,
in part, compensates the planter, but for the
ship owner there is no help. The rise in his
case operates the other way; as the quantity
increases, the price of fr.ights goes up-but it
goes downwith an equal certainty on reduced
crop. The price of cotton never affects freights,
they are regulated, like every thing else, by
the demand and supply, but the price of
freights often affects tha, Of cotton.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

The CUBAN Expedition. The Washington
Republic of the goth inst, says that informa-
ton has been received by the government, rem
dering it most probable that military organi-
zation has been put on foot within the United
States. formidable in numbers and character
those engaged intending to aid in revolution
izing the Cuban government.
The information thus received. caused the
President to give orders to certain vessels OF
the home squadron, including steamer Saranac
and frigate Congress, to proceed forthwith to
the island of Cuba, for the purpose, if such be
the case, of preventing the landing of any such
force. or carrying out the object of such expe-
dinon. and in event the landing has been ef-
fected, of preventing reinforcements.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
q. s. acknowledgements Legisla tive
Convention

Agreeably to a vote of the Joint Convention
of the two Houses, the Democratic members OF
the Senate and of the House of Representatives
assembled in their respective halls last evening
(May 20, )for the purpsse of nominating an L.
S. Senator to be elected the present session.
The Senate Convention (of which Hon. Mr.
Ina, was President and Hon. Mr.. Chapman
Sccretary,1 voted follows
HANNIB AL HAMLIN, IL
5eHN w. DANA,
In the House Contention, Mr.. Mann of Cor
ham, was Chairman, and MIR. Carr of Dexter
Sec'y.
The whole number Of votes was &C
HANNIBAL HAMLIN had IS
NATHAN c. CLIFFORD,
Resolutions were unanimously passed TO sup.
port the nomination and the convention ad
journed.-Age.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

LINCOLN, ss-At Probate Court held at wiscasse,.
wth:: and for The County of Lincoln the ID da y
Of April, 1850.
JOHNSON JAQUITH of Bowdoin, who is named Ex.
y ecuiorin certain instrument lurporiing 10 be the
last will and testament of Crspus Greaves late of Tons
ham, in said County, deceased, having presented The
for Probate Ordered, that the said Johnson ia
copy Of this order be posted up in some public Mace
in the of Topsham and by publishing The same in
the Eastern Times paper printed in Bath three weeks
successfully that they may appear al Probate Cour, 10
be held at Bowdoinham,in said Countyon the Of
June and show cause if any they have why The
said instrument should not be proved approved and al.
lowed the will and testament Of said deceased
ARNOLD BLANEY, Judge Of Probate
true copy Attest. EDWIN s. HovEr, Register
3w4Se
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

We have been permitted to peruse certi6
cate of a very respectable gentleman in Gardi-
ner, by the name of S. B. Richardson, who
states, over his own signature, that after being
afflicted for years with a affection of the
right lung. and after having tried great vari-
ETY. of patent medicines, and consulted some of
the most eminent physicians in this State and
Massachusetts,, he was induced to call on DR..
Clay, and after being under his care for three
months, finds himself as we'll as ever, being able
to work in the water without taking cold. He
advises others, similarly situated, to give DR..
c. call. .Norndy Advertiser.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

e. The City Government Of Portland have
passed an order authorizing the Mayor to pc.
tition the Legislature for another loan of the
City Credit for $500, 1000, for the A. and s. L.
Railroad.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
State of Maine.

II INCOLN, sat- a Court of Probate held
IL at Wiscasset on the 9Th day Of May, A.
ID. 1850:
Ordered, that Abigail Sprou', Administra-
trix Of the estate Of James Sproul, late Of
Bristol in said county, deceased, notify the
heirs at law and creditors Of said deceased,
and all persons interested, that her second &C.
count OF administration on the estate Of said
deceased will be offered for allowance al a
Probate Court at Wiscasset on the first Mon
day Of June. 1850, when and where they may
DO present If they see cause.
Notice TO be given by publishing an a,tes,ed
copy of this order in the Eastern Times. paper
printed in Bath. three weeks successfully, be-
fore said Court Of Probate.
Given under my hand this sixth day of May
in the wear of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fifty.
ARNOLD BLANEY, Judge Of Probate.
Copy Attest
3w46 EDWIN S. HovEr, Register.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

1t will be seen by reference to our advertis-
ing columns, that the Messrs. Ballou are now
prepared to sell all kinds of clothing and fur.
nlshing goods at the lowest prices. They keep
large assortment, and purchasers will do
well to give them call.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
Patent Salamander Safe.

THE subscriber having been appointed Agent for the
sale Of FIRE Poor SAFES, for the preservation OF
Books papers gold silver bank bills und other yaua-
bles destruction by ere and loss by thieves ia pre-
pared furnish Safes Of all Sizes from SIS 10 5000 a,
the io,oest Boston Prices. .
G PAGE, Agent for Bath and vieini.v
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

LINCOLN, a;--
1nNAKEN on execution and will be suld at pub.
Z lie auction to the highest bidder, at tine
office OF Wells ESQ.,, in Bristol, ON Satur.
day, the twenty second day Of June next. at two
Of the clock IN the afternoon, all the right in
equity which Benjamin F. Bailey, OF said Bristol,
has to redeem the one undivided half part Of the
following described real estate, situated in Bris-
toi, and bounded as follows, viz-on the south by
land OF James Coombs-on the east by land Of
William Hackelton-on the north BY land Of
Samuel Poland-and on the west BY land Of James
Blasdell, and 10 the same conveyed to said B. F.
and Samuel Bailey by Syivanus Coombs. BY deed
dated April Is, 1888, the same having been mort
gagged by said B. F. Bailey TO Hannah Coombs
by deed dated March 2. lS49.
NJ. P. FURLONG, Deputy Sheriff.
Bristol, May 20, 1850. Sw4s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

FREIeHrs. The extremely low price of for
eign freights has nearly driven American ships
out of the trade. Until the New England was
taken up, we don't recollect of an American
ship being taken for Liverpool since sometime
in December. Another such a season will very
effectually drive American ships from our har-
Dor, and leave our exports to find a market in
foreign bottoms. This may prove advanta-
geous to the planter and shipper in the end, al
though we are inclined to different opinion.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
CARPETS.
FOR THE SPRING TRADE.

WILLIAM p. TENNY & Co, Carpet Hall, over tho
w Maine Railroad depot, Hay market Square,
receiving from all the principal English and American
manufacturers, Carpelings of every description. Vel
vet, Tapestry, Brussels, Thrce-Py, Super and Extra
Fine medium and common Ingram Carpetngs. variety
of style and fabric, comprising many new and seaui
full designs.
wPT 4 Co., are agents for the TAPLEfVll.LE
CARPETS, which will be found worthy OF me atten.
lion of the trade Painted Floor Cloths from two "a
feet wide-a large assortment
straw Matlings, Wool and Cotton Bookings, Rugs,
Mats, &c.
No. sh;n owners, Hotel keepers. and Families
.nccnly invited to call and make their Selections
2m3S.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

Mr.. Young's new Oyster Saloon is getting
to be the most attracting place on the street.
He understands the business. and we are glad
to learn that it is to be conducted on tempe
rance principles.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the subscriber
II has been duly appointed administrator os
the estate Of John Turner, late Of Gloucester, in
the County Of Essex, deceased and has taken
upon himself that trust, by giving bonds the
law directs. And all persons having demands
upon the estate of the said JOHN TURNER are
required to exhibit the same, and all persons in-
deb,ei 10 the said estate called upon 10 make
pavment HENRY INGALLS,.
NAV 6, 1850. 3w47.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

- The Jail at Paris, was broken open last
Thursday night, and three out of the four pris-
oners confined there, succeeded in making their
escape Their names are Aaron Walker. John
Kelley, and Otis Walker.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

The examination of the Wentworths, a,
South Berwick is progressing. There is any
quantity of conflicting testimony in the case,
but the probability is that they will be bound
over to trial by the jury.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
Mutual Insurance EqualiZed.
THE LINCOLN MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company.

n VOMftJSGU OF thIee are ana dtSttnct cfdSs-
" es Of risks, or in fact
Three Insurance Companies with the expense
of but one,
as they are all managed by one set Of officers, is
now in successful operation, doing fair bust
ness, and offer to insure different kinds Of prop
erty, deemed not too hazardous, against loss or
damage by fire, on favorable terms. for any length
Of time not exceeding four years.
The FIRST CLASS of risks consists exclusively
Of Farm buildings, and property therein, or
buildings not exposed as oihers.
The SECOND CLASS Risks are Dwelling
Houses, Barns. &C., and property therein, in
villages and cities.
The THIRD CLASS CONSISTS Of Stores, Mer-
chandize, Churches, School-houses, Building
Risks. and any other property the Directors
deem proper to insure in this class.
No class in any liable for loss in either Of
the others.
DIREcroRs-Charles Davenport, Peleg Wads-
worth, w. v. Moses, Freeman H. Morse, J. B.
Swanton, Jr., Freeman Clark, John Hayden and
Abiel Avery.
Applications for insuu ance may be made to the
Secretary at the Office in Bath, or through any Of
our agents in other towns.
CHAS. DAVENPORT, Prest.
! w. v. MOSES, Treas'r.
| PELEG WADSWORTH, Sec'y.
! Bath, May II, 1850. 6mis
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23

Mr.. George Minot, of Brunswick, died on
Friday last from the effects of lightning. he
having been struck by the electric fluid during
the storm few days since.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
Boots and Shoes

0F the best work and latest style, CONSTANT.
" received from the manufacturer and for sale by
- L.. :. FISHER.
y. Doors and SuoE. made and repaired to order:
Bath, May ., 1850. 3m4e
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
Wanted.

A Mrs GouLD,s Bonnet Rooms three good Milliners
"A Those only who experienced in the manufnc
tnre Of Fancy Bcnnets need apply. tf4s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-23
Dead Shot for Bed Bugs
SLEEPIN PEACE!!

A NEW Preparation, and sure ESlermnator OF those
II no Nous vermin thai disturb our mig htly rest.
II possesses essential advantage any and ev
cry other similar preparation, in that its poisonous par
ucles remain for long time contact with whatever
il is applied 10, and is READY SET for the des.
uction of any of the vermn, their eggs that may
cape the frs, destruction
ONE THOROUGH APPLICATION annihiates, and puts for
of the those norious cyd,cfing biting
ntenfing invaders of our nightly quietude
Try il, and you shall-SLEEP IN PEACE.
Look GU, for counterfeit DEAD SHOT!!. A sure
test of genuneness that every bottle has
the name OF L. L. DrTcHER, ST. ALsANs VI
% Sold for IS bottle. by Drug giss and Deal
in Medicine generally-A G PAGE our Agent fol
Bath who will sell At Wholesale Retail al The pro
pretor's lowest prices. 4m4S