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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
American Arctic Expedition.

The New York Herald publishes letter
from one of the officers Of the expedition son,
out in search for Sir John Franklin. dated o.
board the U. 5. brig Advance, June. 81 1850
Whalefsh Island, Western Coas, Of croo,
land lat. 81 So, lon. 50 10 W., which s,vs
they arrived there that morning, after n.s
sage of thirty-two days from New York =
''On our arrival here we found an English
bark at anchor-she is a store ship. hayinr
brought stores and coal out for the squadron
which, by the way, sailed from here yesterday,
consisting of two banks of about 300 tons each.
carrying sixty men, and steamers of about 100
IONS each, with from forty to fifty men they
are az bound In search of Sir John Franklin.
The Rescue has arrived. and we sail to-
Morrow morning. We expect to 90 to a place
caiied uppermarlk, about two hundred miles
from here-from there we 90 10 Melville Raw
tnenee across to Lancaster Sound. 10 Cane
Walker from Cape Walker We sball ~ -
get up TO Melville Island. and j. ,nnch sd
as we can. We expect to wntcr at M Io1.ilTn
lse-but that Of course will denend sorv nnmoh
on circumstance. This is the last onnortn ,G
we shall have Of writing for lono t,po "nIass
we have the good luck TO fall in With ,sha Ill.,
bound either home or to England
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Maine Getting Ready.

The good and energetic State Of Maine
thoroughly democratic, is, weare glad to see
making preparations to put forth her nam
strength at the coming State Election, which
Is IN two weeks. The uncopquerabe de-
mocracy OF that state seem to feel determin-
ed to roll up this year larger democratic ma
jority than ever before
The Judicious choice made of DR.. HUB
BAkD Tor governor has gained him and The
carse many friends. His conduct ms first
magistrate of the state, has rendered him pop-
uar with all parties, and will ensure INN n
triumphant reelection.
When the full democratic strength of all
down east are united and on hand, success
is sure to crown their exeriions. Ifthere were
some lew who wandered away from the fold
OF democracy at the last presidential election
they will return with JOY and gladuess and be
cordially welcomed 10 the old family hearth.
stone.-Dorcr Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
A TRUE R;,,.u

The New York Day Book, paper, which,
though inclined to whiggism, has not lost its
independence, thus pictures the fragmentary
character Of the present wing party IS
at has by the actions of selfish offce-seek-
ers, been broken TO fragments and scattered to
the four winds Of heaven. In New York is a
Seward and Weed party; in Massachusetts,
and Ohio it is an Abolition party in Connec-
tlcut and Vermont it is Free Soil party in
Pennsylvania it is Tariff party T; in Delaware
tits Clayton and anti-Clayton party; and in
all other States it is a broken-down party,
without strength, influence or Importance
Never was political party so utterly power
less, so insignificant, SO useless, as the Wing
party, who so foolishly sold themselves to a
contemplate little clique of New York politi-
cians, and took their pay in the gaudy tinsel OF
soldiers epaulette."
Our contemporary has omitted Maine-the
monsrel character of the party here being in
desc'16a5ie, doubtless. Our own County is a
fair representation of the whole state-here, as
elsewhere, the pliaJle character of whiggery
is visible-kneeling to factions-to one pro
ANSSAAS )ftt-SOtISW-lO uttCl
renee for it-now for high protectire tariff
tomorrow for rerenue tariff, and next day for
''free commerce.
The history of the unenviable position OF
the whls party is clear and unmistakeablc.-
We need go no farther back than the last Pres
idential canvass, when the Philadelphia Con-
vention threw overheard Henry Clay, the en-
bodlmcnt of wing principles, and put in nomi-
nation Zachary Taylor, the exponent of no
principles. Power, not patriotism, was the
ruling passion, and prindple was sacrificed on
the shrine of aroilaJilty. But success, under
such circumstances cannot prove otherwise than
disastrous-and a general scramble for the
''spoils' is made, which gives birth to
''cliques" and factions, and results in Just such
position as the wing party of the country at
present occupies.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Rally of the Democracy.

The time for ACTION is at hand. The Elec
ton occurs on MONDAY NEXT, and the
present is the last opportunity that we shall
have to urge upon our Democratic friends the
importance of a GOOD OLD DEMOCRAT
&c RALLY!
Let no democrat lose sight of the fact that
the ensuing Election is of MOMENTOUS
PORTANCE-involying not only state but
national matters of VITAL INTEREST,
THE NEXT CONGRESS must be
democratic, and to ensure this erry democratic
district must be carried! The wings are fully
aware of the Importance of this, and are strain
ing every nerve to defeat the democratic nomi-
nees. Democratic voters of Lincoln, shall
they succeed, through apathy on your part7-
We trust not-then let erry democrat make
his arrangements and determine to be at home
on MONDAY NEXT, and devote that day
to his Country. It's prerogative that every
freeman should be proud of-a prerogative that
many kingly subject would risk his life to
.ecure-a right that can never be too highly
praised!
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY NAV de-
pend upon the complexion of the next Con
gress. The aristocratical opposition that has
been waged for years against republican prin-
apics has at last succeeded in creating DIvl-
sIoNs and DfssENsIoNs upon false issues, tend
ing TO ALLEVIATE one portion of the country
against another, until UNITED ACTION, so nee
essary to success, is almost impossible, and
there can be little doubt but that the election of
aPresldent will devolve upon Congressman
not only the Presidency, but the POLICY OF THE
NATION FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS is to be
settled, by the election next Monday.
Fellow democrats of the ith Congressional
District-it may be that ''old Lincoln will
have the honor of determining both the Presi-
dency and the national policy. 1t is possible
that the next Congress may be so closely bal
anced that ONE VOTE will decide this. That
vote may be CHARLES Andrews, and the cleo
ton of Mr.. Andrews may depend upon YOUR
VOTE. Let every Democrat be aware of
this, and who could be found that for anv con
slderation would be so recreant to his duty a.
to neglect to actl The harmonious action of
the democratic electors of the 4th District will
result in COMPLETE VICTORY over
"hlsgery, strengthened howmuchsoever by
factions and coalitions,
Three times three, then. for A LONG
PULL, A STRONG PULL, and A PULL
ALTOGETHER
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Frcc-SOiIism in Maine.

The Albany Argus says :-'' Ftee-soilism in
Maine maintains It's distinctive name, organiza-
ton and ''one idea''-and is still put to its
original uses in that state, as elsewhere, in aid
of whiggery against democracy. In this res
pcct, of course, its value to the wings is well
understood, who make no secret of the fact or
of their exultation at the improved aspect thus
given to wing prospects and to wing candidates.
The Boston Atlas, the principal whig organ in
Massachusetts,, thus points to the affiliated
free soilers'' in Maine, and to what they are
doing for the wings -
In three of the districts in Maine, the free
soil party have nominated the rlip can5;dotes
for Congress, namely in the Portland, Lincoln
and York districts, thus making their election
sure
And again "A convention of free-soilers,
held at Paris, Oxford CO., Me-, resolved to sup
port the Hon. Isaac Reed, tie rhig candidate
Jor congress in the Lincoln and Oxford Comet
DISTRICT
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

1t is said by onr free soil friends that Isaac
REED only received the nomination of their
party by pledging himself to carry out free soil
principles. Is this true! We cannot believe
that he would have been put in nomination BY
this party-identifed as he always has been,
with the Webster ,chigs-without some pledge
or assurance of fealty to free soilism. 1t mat
tiers little to us which horn of the dilemma the
friends of Mr.. Reed assume-Mr. Reed either
pledged himself or he did not If he did he
Is unworthy of the support of his wing friends.
who look with so much adherence upon the
uncompromlsng, sectional spirit of free soil
ism-if he did not, then gross frand has been
perpetrated upon those men who are honestly
or otherwise contending for what they deem 10
be, and what all must acknowledge to be a
high moral principle.
We ask with all candor, what reliance can
be placed upon man, occupying the position
of Mr.. Reed. He and his leading political
friends are perfectly agreed, no doubt-for it is
game sought to be played by the wing party
throughout the State-but every honest man
be he wing, free soil, or what not-would
scout the idea of resorting to such means to
gain little paltry power.
We trust that this, and all the similar at
tcmpts of political wirepullers throughout the
State will meet with that rebuke which it de-
serves.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
The Regular Ticket.

Let no democrat, under any circumstances,
mutilate the regular ticket ! Personal consd-
erations should be laid aside, under all circum-
stances-but more especially when nominations
have been fairly made, according to party
usases
We speak only to democrats, disclaiming all
intentions to address those who, by their errat-
lie course in boiling regular nominations, have
forfeited all claims to democracy. We should
as soon think Of addressing our remarks to an
open whig-sc far influencing one-as to
cxhort 4. free soiler to support democracy.
Democrats, zee must stand together, and sup
port the regular tickets, at al hazards and de-
pend upon tie PRIMARY MEETINGS for expressions
ofprtf erences.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
The Governors SOiree.

We gave but glance al this grand gath
ering last week. Ii came off al The HALO
well House on Friday evening, and such
display of beauty and such exurberance Of
good feeling and cheer, were never known
on the banks Of the Kennebcc. About one
thousand persons were present-the rooms
and hall Of the Hallowell House were bril-
Ilantly lighted and decorated, and band of
music discoursed on the balcony. Most of
the members of the legislature were present
large delegations from the cities of Angus
Ia and Gardiner. and an astonishing number
Of the citizens, wives, daughters, maids aud
aunts Of the town of Hallowell.
Governor Hubbard and family occupied
the large paror in the south part of the
house, and the company paid their respects
to him and family, separately, occupying
something like two hours in The exchanging
of situations. The large house was filed
to an extent never known before, and all the
arrangements were of the most perfect des-
crption. The persons who had charge of
affairs, and those connected with the house,
are entitled to much credit. 1t will long he
remembered as a season of social JOY and
happiness, and will serve to render still stron-
ger the regard of this community for our dis.
tinguished fellow citizen who has been pro-
NOTED to the highest office in the gift of the
people Of the State.-Hal. Ga-.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Fourth Congressional District.

We shall watch with peculiar interest the
result ofthe contest in this district. CHARLES
ANDREWS, the democratic candidate for Con-
gress, received the hearty support of the con-
vention. and we shall hail his election with
high satisfaction.
MIR. Andrews some SIN years since was Il
candidate for the same position, but was defeat
ed by an infamous coalition, cemcnted BY the
vilest falsehoods. He has represented his town
several years in the Legislature, and during one
session was speaker of the House, in which
position he acquitted himself with ability. He
was honored by the democracy of his district,
IN 1913, by being chosen to represent them in
the National Convention at Baltimore, and
was there selected as one of the National Re-
publican Committee.
His opponent, Mr.. REED, is respectable
gentleman personally, for aught we know to
the contrary, but would be a dead cypher in
Congress, except SO far as to throw his vote
for all federal measures. Maelzel's famous
automaton would only say ''check," when
somebody behind pulled the wires. Mr.. Reed
will say ''yca" or 'snay'' under the same i'm
pulse. We think the people of the Fourth
Will prefer to send LIVING MAN, who has
brains to think, and tongue to speak.
But, as elsewhere, the Free Solers have
agreed to support the federal candidate. What
has Mr.. Reed done to authorize their aid. To
what extent has he identified himself with
their movements! When he was in the Sen
ate, he did not utter word, or move an inch
out of his course, to help them. Neither has
he done 50 since. The truth is, they have
taken hum on trust, not for the purpose OF ad
vancing their own peculiar doctrines, but 4
break dorm The democratic party.
- We trust the democracy will put the
seal Of condemnation upon this coalition by the
election of CHARLES ANDREWS.-Ar
gus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
body placed in the family tomb at Mount Au-

body placed in the family tomb at Mount Au-
burn.
The dress of the condemned was black
frock coat and pants. His neck was without
cravat or handkerchief. After the body had
been placed in the coffin, his features appeared
as IN life, without distortion, and there was
nothing but the purple hue of the flesh to show
that ms death had been violent one and that
was fast disappearing He was on the scafIoId
only about ten minutes, and the fatal drop fell
at about halfpast nine.
The painful task remains to inform the suffer-
'er's family that their husband and father is no
MORE 1t will be done in the course of the dav
by Mrs. VIM. ii. Prescott, and will not, we
think, take them altogether unaware, as they
mnst have had painful suspicious latterly, that
his time was near at hand.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

FROM MAYAGUEz, p. r.. Capt Barbour, of
sch Mary G. Ames, at New York, informs
that an order had been issued by the govern
ment of that island, declaring that from the LIST
Of October next. all exports, except wood, shall
be duty free. American flour would pay 81
per barrel duty, and Spanish So. Slaves aud
hoops, and some other articles Indispensable to
the cultivation and disposal of the produce of
the island, were TO be admitted free of duty
4 diticrential duty of Is per cent. during the
following year would be levied on all imports
from st. Thomas and other non-producing
countries. 1t was also intended to establish
warehouses for bonded merchandise at Maya
guez and Ponce, in addition to that already ex-
listing at St. Johns.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

Mr.. Nathaniel Berry, Revolutionary sol
sier, died in Pittston, on the Goth inst, at the
advanced age of 81 years. The kennebec
Transcript says:
He was a member of Washington's Life
Guard, and was believed to have been, for sew
eral years previous to his death, the last sur
viving member of that honored body. lie was
man of naturally strong intellect, and re-
tanned his senses until he breathed his last
His obsequics We're celebrated in Pittston in a
manner BETTING the memory of the deceased.
A procession, composed of at least four hun
bred persons, was formed at the residence OF
the deceased, at the South end of Pittston Vii
lage and accompanied the remains through the
Village to the Methodist chapel, where an elo-
quent, affecting and instructive Eulogv was de-
lvered by the Hon. Geo. Evans.
After the ceremonies at the church, the pro-
cession reformed and proceeded to the Pittston
cemetery, where, amid the solemn toling OF
bells and firing of minute guns, the body of the
last of the Life Guards of Arlington, was de-
posted in its final resting place. A sou and
several grand children of the deceased are now
residents of Gardiner, and are among our most
respectable citizens.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

kossUTH IN EXILE. An English paper, the
Daily Netcs, publishes some news from this il
lustrious prisoner. Batthyani, Mezzaros, and
Perczel share with him his confinement and
exile. Their health is reported as tolerably
good They occupy cells in barrack at Ku-
tayeh, like culprits in Newgate. When his
three children were sent to Join him in his ex-
lie, he and Madame Kossuth were allowed to
come forth to meet them: and the scene drew
tears from the Turkish guard. The prisoners
are not allowed TO leave the barracks without
an escort, and the strictest guard is kept upon
them within it. The officers and soldiers look
upon Kossuth as ''the Kral who for time,
held in his hands the destinies of Europe
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Look out for the Representative Districts

The whig party, aware of the hopeless mi
nority in which they and their principles are
in on the popular vote of the State, are bend
ing their whole efforts in one direction, viz -
to succeed in the representative and senatorial
districts, by means of discussions in our ranks.
and coalition with every interest in their pow
er. The following paragraph from the old
kennebec Journal, with It's young editor, is
significant
"a very important object is to secure har-
mony in our representative nominations
Uade under some wing candidate in each dis
trlct, and under the present plurality system
we can carry the legislature. There is no
doub, of it whatever. A few days of active
and conciliatory effort will do it,
Forewarncd, let US be forearmed. See to it
that tho nominations are fairly and judic:ously
made. and RIO fear need be apprehended as to
the result. Under the plurality system, dis
sensions are fatal to party. Let there be an
open, candid expression, in the primary meet
inss, so that cordial and unanimous support
of the nominee may be ensured Not only the
town committees, but every democrat should
be on the alert to bring about this result!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

Dr.. WEBSTER. The Traveller says-"As
to another confession having been left by the
condemned, nothing is certainly known. He
acknowledged upon the scaffold the Justice of
the sentence which was about to be executed
upon him, which is, perhaps, equivalent to a
confession of the murder as charged upon him
at his trial.
Surprise has been expressed at the great
fall of eight feet, Of the body at the execution
yesterday, some thinking that 1t would W -,
most sufficient to wrench offthe head put ne.-
eitheless, we learn that the neck was l'o' oioA
en-.
His last audible words, just as INC cdP w.
drawn over his face, are repor'ea u ha'o 80,
Father, into thy hands | commend my spirit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Hon. Ephraim X. smart.

The Belfast journal in speaking oil the
nomination Of this gentleman tor congress,
at The latu convention held in that District,
says:-
The unaniinity with which the democracy
have bestowed upon Hon. Z. X. Smart, a
second nomination as candidate for congress
is but reflex of the popular sentiment OF
this congressional district. Othe course of
Mr.. Smart in the last congress, 1t is unneces-
sary for MS 10 speak. II was such us to se>
cure for him that degree of appreciation and
compliment which is indicated by the vote
to-day. Ever wutchful Of the duties of his
office, he was active inrepresentlng the wants
and rights of his section, without losing that
nationality and those broad Democratic
grounds o. policy which insured the respect
and admiration of his democratic contempo-
raries in congress. If the inhabitants OF the
district feel the importance OF having III our
national legislature tr,,e representative OF
their interests and wishes, we are assured
that the denomination of MIR. Smart will call
out strong and full expression on tue 9Th OF
September. 1t is not a mere plurality OF
woes that we expect for Mr.. 5. but II is such
an expression as will assure him that he has
been the true exponent of the wishes OF his
constituency, but that they are firm in their
attachment to the policy he has always advo-
GATED.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
The Legislature

Adjourned last Thursday morning, after a
session Of III days havirg passed l75 acts
and l22 resolves.
The session has been long one-but no OBJ
server of the important business that has de-
manded legislative action the past summer,
can come to any other conclusion than that it
has been a t72rkihg session. and that no more
time has been occupied Than the Importance of
the subjects to be- acted upon, required The
universal testimony of those experienced is,
that the duties of the Standing Committees
were never more labosious.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

The editor of the Portland, (Me) Advert
ser, says sour collector presented bill to a
constable in this city, day or two since for
payment, which he misunderstanding as an ex-
cuse, that the temperance reform in this city
had ruined his business. = Yankee Farmer,
1910.
This was ten years ago, when the benevo-
lent spirit of " Hashng tonianisn, was work
ing its most holy and happifying results
Then, according to the g Washingtonian Jour
nal there were not above thirty or thirty-five
"places" in that city where alcoholic drinks
were to be obtained. The traffic had nearly
ceased, and the constables' '.occupation, - like
Othellos, was gone" 1t is far different now
however, for according to late paper, there
are upwards of four hundred rum shops in that
splendid city, in full blast, and the number is
increasing every day, as are also the horrors
resulting from the dreadful traffic in ntoxica-
ting drinks. Something more efficient than
stringent enactments, is necessary to suppress
this fearful evil in Yankeedom
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05
Kit him again, Neiobbor

Our friend of the Tribune, in a flowing arti-
Gle in Tuesdays paper, reads very sensible
lesson on "Po'iticai S,mmersets,' He nos.
sesses happy faculty of castigating his friends
over his enemy's backs.
Our neighbor is the last man to scout this
"wheel about, turn about principle.
Who has turned higher Political Summer
set than ISAAC REED, in selling himself out to
the free soiierS'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-05

LANDING ENGLISH CoNvIcTs IN THIS CouS-
TRY.-Ihe New York authorities seem deter
mined to put stop to the further landing Of
pardoned convicts from Bermuda at that bort.
Capt. Joseph Pierce of brig Swan, who fetch
ed ten of the convicts in his vessel, has been
arrested and held to bail in $1,000 He states
that he was employed by Capt. Jarvis, of the
Midway Convict Hulk, at Bermuda to con
vey them to this country. Seven Of the ten
convicts have been arrested and are now in Gus
tody. Capt. Pierce has expressed his willing
ness TO take all of them back to Bermuda. if the
remaining three can be found.
We understand that considerable number
of similar pardoned convicts have reached this
country from Bermuda via Halifax Boston
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