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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

An accident occurred on the 10Th inst. at the
lower basin of BARRIERS Pond in W aterville,
Holiston, Mass, which proved almost fatal
This pond is Justly celebrated for its limpid
waters and the picturesque scenery that sur
sounds it which, attracts multitudes of visitors
during the warm season. Ii affords not only
pleasures to the lovers of the sublime, but gives
ample scope for the expert swimmer to show
his skill. - rIl a
A more exciting scene perhaps was never
witnessed by the good people of its banks, than
that enacted by Mr.. Levi Wentworth Of Do
yer, N. H., who was performing some very
extraordinary feats, and after swimming an al
most unparalleled distance was observed to
falter, and after struggling for few moments
to sink. Every eve was strained to its utmost
capacity, to catch another glimpse of him-all
was CONSERVATION and horror-he rose and
sunk again, and the cry of, he is lost he is
lost !" echoed from shore to shore; but the
ways OF Providence are inscrutable Just at
this critical moment, plank was torn from the
bridge by some herculean arm and hurled
through the water with almost superhuman We
locity Just in time to save him as he rose for
the last time. Whether in view of the great
! distance from the shore, or the depth of the
water produced fear, or whether it was the
effect of chronic disease, know not, but from
symptoms observable, the evidence is in ia
vor Of the latter
This should be warning to all but more
especially to those who are troubled with the
cramp or the like.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

thread not upon the trampled hearts

TREAD not upon the trampled heart,
There are men in this world, and the num-
Der is by no means small, who appear to glory
in triumphing over the oppressed; striving to
augment the bitterness of every cup which
Providence, in its inscrutable wisdom. has
dashed with the gall and NORWOOD of try
ing affections, and whose greatest enioyments
are derived from the circumstances which en-
sure misery and wo to their kind. This is
the religion of fiends-the philosophy pride
borrows from hate. ~
sob! if" says an eloquent author, "wheu
we Cypress and grind our fellow-creatures, we
bestowed one thought on the dark evidences Of
human error, which, like dense and heavy
clouds are rising slowly, it is true, but not less
surely, to heaven, to pour their after-vengcance
on our heads-if we heard, but for one instant
in imagination, the deep testimony of dead
mems voices, which no pride can stife, and
no power shut out, where would be the injury
and injustice, the suffering, misery, cruelty
and wrong, that each days life brings with
it's
And, could the rich man, as he grovels amid
his infamous pleasures, lolling upon the sofas
of righteousness, and making his power over
the poor, his warrant for wrong and wicked
ness,-could the hardened in heart, who re-
joices in the indulgence which, to him is Col
conda, feel, but for one moment, the agony OF
the pangs that impel the miserable to be the
ministers of his might, how soon would OPP
precision cease. w
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01
Texas.

The Indians have committed great depreda-
tons at lewiss rancho, and slaughtered wo-
mon and children. Mr.. Lewis is in Washing
ton city. A train of carts from Corpus Christi
TO Belville was attacked by 200 Indians. and
captured, the drivers running away. DR.. John
G. Taylor, of Galveston, has been arrested for
outrage upon young girl.
Galveston papers of the Goth instant publish
letters from the governor to the Texas senator's
and representatives, requesting them to inform
tie President that Texas denies the right ofthe
general government TO continue 10 exercise
civil or military authority over Santa Fe, and
demand that instructions heretofore given to
federal officers be revoked, aud that complete
and secure jurisdiction may be secured.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

CAPT. WRIGHT, Of the South Boston Gazette,
thus alludcs to the new military company which
is being formed in our city:
OLD BATH FOREVER Three cheers for the
.Sdsaddheck Guards.-Our military friends may
be glad to learn, that, by private advces from
the city of Bath, we are informed the late Wis
1t of the Pulaski Guards to that city has had
the effect to stir up the military spirit of the
young men of the place, and forty of the best
young men in town have enrolled themselves,
and organized company, and before this time
have no doubt received charter. This is do
ing quick business, and is characteristic of
the Bath pcople-they strike while the iron S
hot. We should be glad to receive visit from
the Bath Guards; they will find our latch
string out. Old Dorchester Heights will well
come the young men of Bath.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

FREsHET. A most remarkable freshet fo-
the season was occasioned by the heavy rains
Of last week. On Sunday morning the wa
ter was within Two feet OF being as high as
the great freshet Of the spring Some huns
dreds of logs went over the falls belonging to
this place, and we understand large mum
Der were lost in Brunswick. In Leeds ibous-
ands of acres of meadow lands were over
flown, and the grass upon them entirely
spoiled. From all parts of the country we
hear OF reports of damage = Le,ciston Fails
Io,f,- .H. .st .."H#a.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

s1f' Our friend of the Mirror seems to be re-
markably well posted up on political matters
He says ''the election of Mr. Hamln was eff
tected through some compromise not yet known
in these parts. Where did you learn the i'm
portant fact, Rufus; for our advices from the
capital don't mention any thing of the kind
Will he not give us something substantial in
the case-something more than mere fantasia
of his own brain .....t
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

Fortunate Esape.-The Vermont State
Journal gives the following account of mar
row escape from loss of life upon the Vermont
Central Railroad, during the recent freshet -
The lives oftwo car leads of passengers on
the Central Road escaped most imminent dan
ger. The train ran safely over bridge be-
tween Bethel and Randolph, when one Of the
abutments had settled. haring one e,d of TIE
br'dgt sustained only bg The superaructe1e al
ne fract Ere the last car had passed the
bridge had settled about four feet: but the ears
were strong-tIr connecting bars held-and
the engine literally snaiched she tram from, the
Jaws Of DEATH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

$. II. Valley, Esq, long known an an en-
nent merchant and philanthropist, died at Bur
llngton, Vt, where he arrived few days
since, on his return from a journey. His dis
ease was dysentery. His age was upwards of
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

BURGLARY AT HAMPDEN.-Lnst Saturday
night MIR. Andrew Reeds house al Iiamp-
den, lower corner, was broken into, his
sleeping apartment entered aud wallet con-
talning one hundred dollars was distracted
from his panlaloons. One of the inmates or
the house were aroused by Ihe noise, and
getting up saw the burglar passing out of the
front door. He entered at a window.
suspected individual was arrested yes
terddy and searched, but nothing was found
to fasten the charge upon him.-Bangor Mer-
curry, Tuesday. -- se f..a~ -.a.-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

ANOTHER MEMBER DEsp.-Daniel p KIM
Member of Congress from the Essex District
Massachusetts, died at his house in Danyers on
Thursday, of dysentery, contracted during the
long and trying services of the present session
of Congress. Hopes were entertained of his
recovery till "Wednesday. He has been cleo
ted to Congress for three terms
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

a woman died of cholera in Cincinnati, on
Monday, leaving three orphan children, the IA
Their having died month since On the very
day of the funeral the landlord sold the house
hold furniture of the poor family to obtain his
rent The law has laid his grip upon this
heartlcss Shylock Glad of it. ""'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

A SINGULAR SrrcIDE. The st. Louis In
telligencer states that German recently COM
mitted suicide in that city by shooting himself
with pistol loaded with rdter! In the day
he had bought the pistol, and at eight o'clock
at night. while in his brothers. room, he took
an ordinary charge of powder, which he poured
into the pistol, running wad down after it,
Then nearly filling the barrel with water, he
secured it firmly with second wad, after which
he handed SIS to his brother, with a request
that he would give it to some person to whom
it was due, and rushed into his own room. At
the report of the pistol his brother followed him
and found the unfortunate man lying on the
floor, with the upper part Of his face, and near
ly half of the skull blown away. The effects
of the pistols contents We're most terrible. sa.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

report is in circulation that two fishermen
both married, were arrested in Cohasset. sew
eral days. ago, for a horrid outrage upon a
young girl while picking berries with her sis
ter, who escaped from them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

q Lake Champlain is to be bridged near
the Canada line. The committee are now ex-
amining the point where the work is to be com
menced
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

There were fourteen persons saved from the
wreck of the Elizabeth near ~ York, among
them Mrs. Hasty, widow of the deceased capt.
The casting away Of the vessel is attributed to
want OF competency in the mate, who brought
her from Gibrater as master
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

MARROW EscAPE-PrCsace Of Mind.-On
Tuesday afternoon, little girl aged five wears,
daughter of Capt. Daniel Holland, while play
ing in The stable connected with his house with
several other children, accidentally felI through
an opening in the floor into the well, some ten
or twelve feet in depth, and containing at the
time six or eight feet of water The other
children Immediately alarmed the mother OF
the little girl, who, with remarkable presence
OF mind, (belng alone at the time in the house}
ran for the scene Of danger, seized a pole or
staff on her way, thrust il into the well, and
called to her little daughter to seize hold of it
as She rose to the top of the water This she
did, and was drawn safely to her mothers
embrace, who has the satisfaction of having
saved the life of a beloved child from watery
grave. Had her presence of mind forsaken her
for a moment, the child inevitably must have
been lost.-Le,riston Falls Jear1rel-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01
Thrilling Accident at Niagara
Fails


A correspondent. of the Buffalo Courier,
writing from Niagara Falls on the afternoon
Of the 18th inst !, narra,es the following Incl
dent: M
On Saturday forenoon father with his
son, a boy about ten years Old. in innking
their way home 10 Grand Island, came near
going over the Falls under lliese circ install
es:-The father was intoxicated and The boy
was left IN charge Of a canoe-lhe wind being
high. OFT shore the lad was unable to contend
with It, and necessarily was drawn into The
cnrrent andrapids within few rods Of the
Fails. Fortunately they were driven near
the Islands, and at the first fall 10 the rapids
the canoe was cnpsized. The first impulse Of
the heroic boy was to seize his talherby the
coat collar, aud after floating short distance
they brought up against rock, and the faith
er was saved. a4.a-e- e4sr -ff.f7sss IS hsass~-
Our cillzens, ever active in their eXertlons
10 rescue The unfortunate around the Falls.
went promptly to The assistance ofthem at the
peril Of their own lives and succeeded in sa-
wing them. Ii is warning TO parents COM
mg o the Falls by water with their children,
and getting so much intoxicated as not to be
aware OF their danger. The least variation
in the padding of the canoe along the shore
would have sent them headlong over the
mighty -cbasm. s .s s. -,a ans fs a..rr
The canoe was dashed to atoms long be-
fore II took the awful leap. The boy tainted
immediately on reaching the shore, aud the
father was somewhat sObered off May this
prove warning TO him. that will never be
forgotten.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

FIRE IN WALDoBoRo' AT an early hour
Thursday morning last, a fire was discovered
in the brick store in Waldoboro, owned and
occupied by Joseph Clark. The building and
goods were partially consumed. The total
loss we learn is about $4,000 which is fully
covered by insurance. -isH arr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

U. S. SENAToR,-The governor and council
of Massachusetts have appointed Hon. Robert
G. Winthrop for the remainder Of the term for
which Mr. Webster was elected
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

SALE OF L. S. Property The revenue cut
ter Veto has been sold at auction a, Cast;ne
for four hundred and eighty dollars. She is
being fitted for fishing. Her guns were trans
ported to the collector at Boston.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

ANOTHER WARNING. We Yesterday OBJ
tanned the facts of case of cholera, when the
patient was declared to be dead, the coffin pro-
vided, but who afterwards alcoke to life. The
case to which we allude, was that of Mr.. Dick
who kept coffee house on Vine street, above
Liberty. He was taken with cholera, on Mon
day, ran through the various stages of the aw-
full pestilential mystery, and finally, to all ap-
pearance, died. He was laid out, the mourn
ing weeds were put on by his relatives, and
the hour set for his funeral. While lying up
on the cooling board, barber was sent for to
shave him, and during the operation, the sup
posed dead man opened his eyes, and with his
arm. pushed the barber out of the way He
commenced breathing, and casting his eyes
about the room, and amidst the CONSERVATION
occasioned by this, as it were, resurrection
from death, the coffin was brought into the
room, in full sight of the person who was des-
tined to occupy it. He lived about one hour
after this, and finally went calmly off into the
sleep of DEATH Cincnlltdti Commercial July,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

Portugal. The Washington Union speaks
of rumors that our sqadron before Lisbon has
orders to lombard the tou7r, in case our demand
for indemnity should not be satisfied within the
prescribed period, ending ! lth inst. rr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

PEARsoN's FuNERAL.-The remains of Dan
iel H. Pearson were carried to Wilmington,
on Friday afternoon, and buried by the side of
his wife and two children. 1t is now well I'M
derstood that one of his friends, while visiting
him in Jail, furnished him with razor with
which to commit suicide - -----
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

The Hon. EDMUND BURKE, late r. s. com
missioner OF patents, and associate editor ofthe
Union newspaper, has returned to n. Hamp-
shire where he intends to resume the practice
Of his profession. Mr.. Burke is well qualified
BY talents, education and experience, to fill any
public station, and we have no douts his dis
tinguishcd abilities will, before long, be requir-
ed in the service Of his state or nation As a
writer, debater, and politician of enlarged
and statesmanlike views, he has but few equals,
and the democracy of New Hampshire, and Of
the country, justly appreciate his character,
maugre all the abuse his opponents have heap
ed upon him.-BoStOn Post.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

A ship of 600 tons, partly finished, fell over
on the ways at Searsport, Me-, on Thursday
afternoon last, and Mr.. Carver, the master
builder, we regret to learn, was seriously in
jured. al --.N 'HsA .a7r'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

Mr.. Crpm, one of the Committee, being de-
tained at home by sickness Mr.. Alien was
appointed in his place. The committee re-
ceived and counted The votes, and reported
a. folIoyv.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

The Courier & Enquirer of July %, says
Mr.. Pierce has declined seat in the Cabinet,
ann that Mr.. Conrad, of LOUISIANA, is appoint
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01

Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN was declared du.
ly elected, on the part of the Senate, Sena-
tor to Congress for six years commencing
OH the 4th of March next. Adj.
Z HoUsE.--Mr. Talbot OF Lubec, from the
Committee on the Judiciary, reported leave
to withdraw on petition of james Golf, Jr.,
in relation TO damages, on account Of high.
way laid out across his land. Accepted.
AT IL O'Clock, agreeably to assignment,
the house proceeded TO ballot for U. s. Sen
ator.
pa The following gentlemen were appointed
to receive and count The votes; Nlessrs. 81
monitor of Searsport, Danforlh of Gardiner,
Frost Of Sanford, Lee of Rowland and Sew
all Of Oldtown. This committee reported
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-01
G @ N G. R E S S.

SrN.rr On Mondnv.Aa communication
was received from Mr.. Webstcr. resigning his
seat. s. &
Air. Uous,op nresented resolutions of
meetings in Ma,ogorda, Texas, in vindicaton
Of her territorial claims, and added few re-
marks. M
Jefferson Davis presented beautifully en-
ecuted moniento TO the late President, and
dedicated to The people of the U. S. by a Hun.
garian exile, which was referred to-the COM
mittee on the library.
HOUSE,. mr. Olds offered resolution for
an Adjournment on the 26th of August, and
to reassemble on the FIRST Monday in Noyem-
her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-01-04
FREIGHTS
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
For THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 3. 1850.


BAcoN-Old stock of N, c. Bacon about all worked
has been brought to market. The price appears to
be stationary.
CoRN-No arrival this week. A sale of 800 to 40G
bushels to arrive, at so cents per bushel
FLoUR-Prices firm, with good stock on hand.
HAY-Several hundred bundles arrived during the
week Sales at auction at "a 67 cents per 100 lbs,
in lots of from to 10 bales.
LARD-The stock of lard continues heavy, and
sales slow. See table.
LUMBER-One raft river flooring boards at 50 IS
per M.
MoLAssEs--R Received from Cuba $50 hhds. and 80
tierces sweet moasses and selling from wharf at 22t
% cents per gallon, in quantity to suit.
NAVAL SToREs-Some 1900 barrels Turpentine
have changed hands during the week, at generally
steady rates, 81 90 for yellow, and 81 05 81 10
for hard. This appears to be the market price to-
day The market, however, is nearly or quite bare.
The sales of Spirits Turpentine have been only about
$50 barrels, at % cents per gallon Sales of about
400 barrels TAR, principally at 81 O5. Last sale 81
10 per barrel.
PEAs-Considerable receipts lately of Cow Peas,
and price rather dropping. We quote at 60 Csc
per bushel. But very few Ground Peas have arrived
during the week.
SALT-4OO sacks reported arrived last week, has
changed hands at IS 90c per sack at 90 days.
SHINCLEs-Sale of 900 common, to arrive, at
81 so per 1000
SrAvEs-Salcs of small lots Red Oak hid at Sill
Contracts at $50 per 1000 Sales of Ash heading at
So so per 1000.
per NJ, and RATS mill s. so to 81 per NJ
PoRK--The market is supplied with reasonable
quantity of fresh pork, and sales at SC per h.,
according to quantity.
BEEF CATTLE-Ths market is reasonably we'll
stocked. Prices about as quoted last week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-01-04
MARRIED..

In Brunswick county the 18th by JOSEPH GREEN
Esq, Mr. GEORGE O. WALTON Of this town, to Miss JULIA
TAYLOR, of Brunswick.
In Sampson county, the Goth ut by the Rev. J. w.
CLIFTON, Mr. DAVID E. GRANrHAM, of Wayne county, to
Miss SERENA NJ STRICKLAND of Sampson.
At Live Oak, Florida, the 18th ut by the Rev. DR..
NASH ARvAH HOPKINS ESQ., to Miss SUSAN BRANCH daugh-
ter of Ex-Governor BRANCH.
In Jones county, the 18th ult., Mr. JAMES S HERR
TAGE to Miss SERENA RHODES, daughter of DURANT H.
RHODES, Esq, of Onsow.
In Carteret county, Mr.. JOHN HEWITT Onow coun-
ty to Miss SARAH WEEKS daughter of Isaac WEEKS Esq
In Fayetteville the 18th ult., Mr. c. F. WEBSTER
Cheraw, Miss FRANCIS R. FRzELL daughter of Mr.. T.
FRIzELL.
In Cumberland county, the 9th November Mr. DAN
SKIES to Miss ELIZA HOLMES, daughter of Mr. GEORGE
HOLMES
In this county, in Rocky Point District the LIST instant
by D. McIyr1RE, Esq, Mr. OBEDI EAsoN, Mrs. CATH
ARINE CowAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-01-04
IS Some PunlDIkins.o

"CoLLEY CIBBER, the theatrical critic of the Phil
adelphia Pennsy lvanian, gives the history of
of those slang phrases of the day, which some how
get current in society, good, bad, and Indifferent
among the polite we'll among the vulgar. A
correspondent wanting to know the origin of " some
pumpkins,' of the latest of these vagabond ex-
pressions and whether it is not to be found in some
of the old English dramas, the Pennsylvania critic
replies that he is not of the saying being in
corporated in any play extant, although it claim
existence of nearly sixty years 1t originated with
JAMES FENNEL, the celebrated tragedian, who came
to this city in the year '92 When quite lad, FEN
MEL, in company with DIR. MosELY, and the celebra-
ted philosopher, Mr.. WALKER and son, made the
tour of France. Arriving at Roneu, and wishing to
see all they could, they keep peeping through the
little windows. AS they We're passing the famous
cathedral ofRouen, young WALKER peeping through
his little square, exclaimed, Look FENNEIL, what
immense pumpkins" His father, who had been at
tentively gazing at the building turned around
claiming, God can you be looking at pumpkins,
while you are passing such cathedral this q
Young WALKER observed that he did not know what
he passing, for he could see nothing above the
ground, Young FENNEL could not resist the temp
tation of plagueing WALKER about the pumpkins
so, whenever they approached stately building, or
tower spire, he would invariably exclaim, "Look,
WALKER, there are some pumpkins!'' 1t is almost
needless to say, it became favorite if not COM
mon saying, as it is to this day
Dear Ser: The theatrical critic Of the Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, Mr. ''CoLLEY CIBBER," is in gross er-
ror as to the origin Of the slang phrase, some pump
kins-i originated with an Ex-Governor of this State
some years since ard, being unwilling that his ex-
celency should be robbed of any credit that may be
due for it, take early occasion of thus correcting
NJ. CIBBER in the matter.
To the point The Ex-Governor has never been
known, during forty years past, when at home, to
dine without dish of stewed pumpkins being placed
upon his table: On an occasion, several years ago.
whilst some friends dining with his Excelency
he missed the usual dish of stewed pumpkins and he
at inquired of the servant the of its
appearance and was informed that the in which
the pumpkin cooked had been, accidentally a
few moments prior, upset upon the kitchen hearth
and that consequently, the pumpkin was not fit fol
use. The Governor Indignantly directed the servant
to at once bring in dish of the pumpkin, notwith-
standing the accident, as it was totally impossible
for him to dine without his pumpkin. His command
was instantly obeyed, when the Governor helped hi,
plate bountifully with his favorte vegetable and on
tasting it several times, and smelling it much more
frequently, he exclaimed, this is some pumpkins
surely the little nggers must haze been sittn about thu
| Kitchen hearth.' Yours, &C.,
CHOCTAW.
Mississippi, Dec 16, 1849.-N O. Delta.