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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
MISC CELLAN Y.
Maine Enterprise,

The Exeter News Letter makes the fol-
lowing remarks under this head which does
credit alike to the head and heart of the wri.
ter.
The enterprise and perseverance of this,
in many respects the first State in New Eng
land, and in some the first in The Union, de-
serve more than passing notice. Compar.
atively new State, yet it is quarter OF
century ahead of some of the old, and at this
moment, SO wisely, are its energies directed
that in 20 years it will double its wealth and
population. Notwithstanding its forblddIng
climate and obstinate soil, no region of the
ly rewards labor. Thousands of It's hills and
valleys, which, few years ago, were cover
ed by uDpenetrated forests, have sent their
kingy productions into every ocean, and
now smile under the summer suns, Eurdened
with a worthy recompense for the husband
mans toll.
Maine already builds annually more than
one fourth OF the tonnage of the Union, one
half of the slisps constructed yearly in the
whole country being launched from its yards
and we have seen il estimated that its water
power is sufficient to move all the manufac-
are sufficiently capacious to accommodate
securely ten times the whole amount of ship
ping that rides the seas. 1t is no prediction
founded upon uncertain data, but a fact
beyond controversy, that the time is coming
when Maine will be more densely peopled
than Belgium, more productive in agriculture
than any portion of Germany, more import
ant in commerce than the same amount of
territory in any land. This generation will
not see all this, nor this century, but we af.
firm our belief, that it is safer 10 speak light
Iy of the future importance, to the world, of
England Than of Maine. There must be a
limit to the growth OF most of the Western
States, but commerce, agriculture, and man
ufac,ures, all must advance, without limit,
in that remarkable state, where nature has
fixed no bounds to progress.
In railroads, Maine is not behind the day,
One remarkable feature of its railroads is.
that they are constructed chiefly by her own
capital. Its farmers, mechanics and shin
owners, all have invested their money freely,
in this most important species of improve
ments. Our readers are well aware that a
railroad on The broad gauge is in process of
construction, from Portland to Montreal, a
distance OF about 800 miles, SO miles of
which are now in successful operation, and
which, when completed will enable the mer-
chants of Portland, to sell -four and grain at
a cheaper rate than they can be sold in Bos-
ton. A bill has also just passed the Maine
Legislature, permitting certain towns and ci-
ties on the route of the Kennebec and Port
Iand railroad, thirty-four miles of which are
completed, to assist, by their credit, this road,
which they will undoubtedly do. But the
most important project Of Maine wisdom.
nay, we deem it the most important of ali
railrood enterprises in the Uuited States, is
the one which now occupies the attention Of
the people Of that state, Of constructing q
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
A Cave Discovered at Sharon,

A correspondent ofthe Springfield Repub-
llcan, writing from Sharon, in the State of N.
York, remarks that two men, digging a
drain last week about half mile fiom the
Springs. came to a large fissure in the rocks,
which led them into cave: that they enter
ed the opening, and some reached an offset
of fifteen ar twenty feet which they descend
ed, and after proceeding a short distance
came TO another offset similar to the first,
which they descended in like manner, nj
once found themselves in a room some 90 Fl.
square and 60 fl. high, with tunnel shap-
ed roof; that Il little further on they discover
ed another room of about the same dimen-
sions as the frst that they found succession
OF such rooms of different sizes; aud that
they thus went on for the space of three
hours, travelling at least mile underground.
They state that they found the cave on eve
ry side, hung with large and brilliant stalac-
tites. In one place they observed waterfall
which so far as the sound and The light OF
their torches would enable them to Judge,
must have been 60 #. high.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

PRoyIs1oN AGAINST SHIPwREcKs. Mr.. Geo.
Catlin has written letter to Scotch paper,
in which he details a plan conceived by him
for saving the lives of all persons on board a
perishing ship; MY design he says, was to
construct disengaging and floating quarter
decks TO ocean steamers and other vessels, an
swering all the purposes of ordinary decks, and
which, in case OF vessels sinking at sea, could
in few moments be disengaged, and prepared
with all the passengers upon them, to float
away, as strong efficient RATS, when vessels go
down. These | considered equally available
in case of vessels burning at sea the vessel
scuttled might be sent down, and all on board,
(at least with ray of hope) might launch
themselves upon the middle of the OCEAN
These quarter-decks | proposed to be built
chiefly of solid timbers which could not sink
they could not be capsized by wave, nor
would they stave or founder like boat upon
reef. but would float in safety over it, and land
their passengers on the beach. Tin or sheet
iron safes, water tight, might be sunk into
them, containing provisions, liquors, &c, for
twenty or thirty days at sea- and also rockets
and other means of making signals of distress
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
The Expected Great Comet.

In order to predict, says Mr.. Hind, in a
letter TO the London Times, the time of re-
appearance Of comet moving in an elliptic
orbit, with allowance for the attractions OF
the planets, il is necessary that we should
know the precise time of revolution corre-
spending TO some past epoch las, for instance
the previous perihelon passage,) or the pc
riod The comet would require TO perform its
circuit round the sun, if all planetary distur-
Dances were to cease for that moment. The
comet in question was observed in 1864 and
1856, and the interval between the perheli>
on passages in those years amounted 10 106,-
567 days or 29l 3-4 years; but this tells US
nothing with respect to The length OF period
corresponding 10 the eclipse described at the
instant of perihelor, either in 1864 or 1856,
since it includes the united effects OF planet
ary perturbations between those years.
Therefore, before we can ascertain the epoch
of the next return, we must calculate the
amount Of acceleration or retardation due to
the Disturbances between those years.
Therefore, before we can ascertain the epoch
Of the next return, we must calculate the
amount of acceleTation or retartiatlon due to
the disturbances between 1864 and 1856,
which being applied to the above period,
gives US the exact time of revolution of the
comet at the moment of perihelon passage
in the former year, and hence we ascertain
the period in 1856. Having found this, we
can calculate how much it would be increas-
cd or diminished by planetary attraction up
to the present time, and thus determine the
date of the next arriva, at perhelion. With
these elements, taking into account the at
traction of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Nep-
tune between 1864 and the present time,
and of Venus aud the Earth in 1896, II is
found that the length of the comets revoiu.
ton at the time of perihelion passage IN i2o4
was llO,644 days, or 3O2, ,922 years. and IN
1856. Iii .561 DAYS, or 307, ,l69 years; that the
effects Of perturbation will diminish this Pc
riod 2, 166 days, ard therefore the present
revolution will occupy 1lo,395 days, or 302l
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

PICKLES. Mr.. Editor--A few weeks ago
you requested information as to the best
method of picking cucumbers. | have seen
several answers TO this. and have prepared
cucumbers for use, in the manner which they
pescrihe, but do NOT think them equal 10 the
pickles now make in the following man.
ner.
To each hundred Of good sized cucumbers
put one pint of SALT pour boiling water suf-
ficient 10 cover them, then cover the cask
tight to prevent the steam escaping, let them
stand twenty-four hours, then take them out,
wipe them perfectly dry-care being taken
not to break the skin-place them in jar
and pour boiling vinegar, (the best1 chose
YOUR lar and in few weeks they will be fit
for use.
have pickles in the house made last
veor as green and hard rs when they were
first made. / have made them in this man
ner for number of years the same success.
Cor. Mass. PlOughmdn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
Slave Stealing.

Our abolition friends doubtless imarine
that they are lettering the condition of the
slave by annoying the people of the South
with their Impertlnent Interference in their
domestic affairs. A more mistaken idea
never entered their crazy philanthropic nod
dies. The last block head who distinouish-
ed himself asa humansing busy body, is MIR.
Chaplin, formerly editor OF that journal of
lnsanity'-the Albany Patriot. According
TO our last advices, Mr.. C. has evidently got
his foot into bad place, and from which he
VIII not be able to eXtricate it, we fear. until
ne has spent some tweniy-one years in the
Maryland State Prison. That The South is
inclined to deal Iarshy with those who seem
10 court danger, we can neither wonder AT
nor blame. MIR. G. went sonth 10 do mis-
chief knew the penalty OF his temeriH
and must make up his mind TO pay the cosl
TO the uttermost furhing. He neither de-
serves mercy or sympathy. A man who
spends his whole time in sowing bad feeling
against his countrymen, deserves all the nun.
lshment lie may receive. We are as much
opposed TO slavery as any man, and yet we
would no sooner help purloin mans slave
than we would help purloin his pocket book
According TO the constitution and laws o.
the country, rhe 'bond-men' of tile South
are as much property as gold and silver, and
SO long as the constitution and laws acknowl-
edge the existence of this property, so long
should every good citizen treat it with respect.
That slavery is a great evil we all admit. but
the proper way TO overcome this evil is not
by enactIng oulrages, but by appealing TO the
good sense and humanity of those who pos.
sess the sole power of remedying The mat
ter. 10 undertake 10 overcome slavery bv
stealing few colored people in Mar, land
and Virginia, is as futile as would he the at.
tempt to bail the river dry with cullender.
1t slavery is ever overcome in this country.
it will be overcome by eloquence not felony,
by common sense, not fanaticism ALBANY
Knickerbocker.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
Drops for removing Grease.

Ist. Alcohol, pure, oz., camphcr o.,
rectiied essence of lemon OF.
end. Camphene o., essence of lemon
o., mix. Some direct them to be distilled to-
gether.
Sd. F'rench.) Camphene o., pure alco-
hol o., sulphuric ether o., essence of
lemon drachm.
4. Spirit of wine pint, white soap o.,
OK gall o., essence of lemon IA or.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

years, so that the comet will return a lin n
ITS perlbeIion on the Cd OF August ISA ana
WIN then be moving in an ellipses of Ip.7S5
Gays period. With Halley's element the
true time OF revolution Of the comet in 1856
was ii2,943 days, and the perlurbtlons
should diminish the ensuing period abdt l.
'9| days-hence we find the next periIelon
passage will occur on August the II. B6O
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

Mrs. Alice Bacon, widow of Rev. David
Bacon, and mother Of Rev. DR.. Leonard Ba-
con, of New Haven, died on the I'd inst
The New Haven Journal says that she was
the first American female missionary to the
heather, beyond the Old Thirteen, having
accompanied her husband on the mission to
the Chippewa Indians, in the year 1901 when
she was only Is years old. They underwent
many hardships and dangers on their mis-
sionary journeys, (when nearly the whole
route west Of Schenectady was a wildernessI
ard during their residence at Mackinaw,
where they we're stationed for many years,
their lives were repeatedly in danger from
the savages, and on one occasion her infant
child (now the Rev. DR.. Bacon Of New Ha-
ven) was taken from her by band of Indians,
who, however, sooii returned it, having had
no other purpose than TO crafty their curios-
ity at the sight of white baby The first ever
seen by them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

JENNY LlND.-Eigh; hundred ladies' called
on her at the Irving House on Monday: She
rode out and visited the ball named ior ner.
The place aud lime Of her flrst concert = not
fixed. She wishes Barnum TO put the lick
cts at reasonable price, SO as the poor sort
of folks can hear her.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

A clergyman said to the boys in the gallery,
Don't make such noise, for you will wake
up your parents below
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12

DREADFUL DEATH OF FATHER AND SoS
IN MARsH.-On Friday man named Pot.
ter, mason by trade, aud his son eight years
old, belonging TO Topsfield, while on a gun
ming excursion, came 10 their deaths in the
following horrible manner. 1t is supposed
that they, during their excursion, tried 10
cross the Ipswich Marshes, the father with
the son upon his back but that the weight
of the Two sunk The father into the mud, so
that it was impossible TO extricate himself
From appearances, the son, after the father
was thus fixed fast, went some distance far
ther, probably TO get assistance TO extricate
him, when be also sank i'll the same manner
in the treacherous bog. While they were in
this helpless position the Tide began TO rise,
and they were both drowned. Their deaths
were not known until they were missed from
home, when search was made and their
horse and wagon found where they had left
them. A further search brought 10 light the
dead bodies of father and son, in the places
where they sank into The mud which held
them fast while the waters overwhelmed
them. Their feelings, at the gradual advance
of the water from whence il was impossible
for them to flee, must have been Terrible
Trdc. Cd.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-09-12
Milk of Almonds.

This much admired and harmless cosmetic
may be prepared thus Procure quarter of
a pound of the best Jordan almonds, which
banch by putting them into boiling water for
three minutes and afterwards into cold water
for the same time, the skin or pellicle will
then slip off by pressure between the thumb
and finger. The almonds are now crushed in
a mortar, and rubbed with aquarter of an ounce
of the best white or curd soap. Continue the
rubbing for quarter of an hour, during which
period gradually add one quart of rose water.
When the whole resemblesmilk, strain through
fine muslin. 1t is then fit for use, and may be
applied TO the skin with the corner of a soft
towel, after washing. Those who are with
out mortar must CRATE the almonds on bread
crater, and rub the ingredients together with
clean hands. Fresh rain water, or plain dis
titled water, will answer in lieu of rose water,
where economy is studied. This is the best
known remedy for tan, freckles, &C., but we
will not 90 so far with the advertisers as to say
it is an absolute cure.-Simtifc American.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19
The American Girl's Song.

The American Girrs Song.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song is for her glory;
Her warriors wreath is in her hand,
Our lips breathe out her story.
Her lofty hills and valleys green,
Are shining bright before us;
And like rainbow sign is seen
Her proud nag waving o'er US.
And there are smiles upon our lips,
For those who meet with freemen;
For g!ory's star knows no eclipse,
When smiled upon by women.
For those who brave the mighty deep,
And scorn the threat Of danger,
We've smiles 10 cheer and tears to weep
For every ocean ranger.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our songs are for her freemen,
Our prayers are for her gallant band,
Who strike where honor leads them.
We love the taintless air we breathe
IT'S freedoms holy bower;
Wen twine for him an endless wreath,
Who scorns tyrant's power.
They tell Of frances beauties rare,
OF Italy's proud daughters.
OF ScotlanI's lassies, England's fair,
And nyniphs of Shannon's waters.
We need not boast their naughty charms,
Though lords around them hover;
Our glory is in freedoms arms
A freeman for lover.
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Iowa City Corresponds nee.

Iowa CRY, Dec. Q, 1850.
To THE EprroR OF THE HAwK-EyE: Dear Sir.
The first week Of the session has transpired, with
the usual Introductory proceedings of the Legisla-
ture. The valedictory Of Governor Briggs and the
inaugural message of the Governor elect, pon. 5.
Hampstead, have already reached you. as well as
the doings of both houses, up to the middle Of the
last week. your exchange papers from this place.
Since which time, ,much Of the business of the Leg
islature has been the appointment OF committees;
and the daily sessions sfrom 10 O'Clock, TO o.
clock, p. NJ, with recess at noon, have conse-
quenty been short, to give time for the meeting Of
committees.
The members cleo, of both houses are all here,
except DR. Selman Of the Senate, who has probably
got weather bound ON his return from trip TO st
Louis; there being in all nineteen Senator'S and
twenty nine Representatives according to the pre-
sent apportionment. Of which number. there are a.
bout iipe just enough to caich the Loeos.
The Rail Road Convention occupied last Thurs
till another letter.
The town is full of people. and business is lively.
giving quiet city the appearance Of hustle and
stir. Several handsome brick buildings have bee n
erected on Main street, which will improve the tu-
siness facilities OF the place.
Health very generally prevails. The late illness
of Rev. w. w. Woods, (he having been seriously
attac ked with consestiye chlls,) is the principal
exception to the general prevalence of good health
He is now con scent but will be much interrupt
ed in his neediul Missionary work, under the di.
rection of the Presby terry of Des Moines.
Let this brief Introductory note be the apology o.
the writer to both yourself, Mr. Editor, and the rea
ders of your paper till the business OF the present
| session of the Legislature shall sufficiently pro-
gress, and the leisure of your correspondent shall
happily occur, so as to enter in earnest and in de-
tail upon all matter. Of inteigeAce interesteg tc
the reading community. CRBANuS.
| NY late arrival prevented longer letter and an
earlier date, for the mail. In haste. U.
| The fne painting, known - Pomurade's Panora'
ma OF tho Upper Mississippi, was destroyed BY nre
~
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19

English Turnips in Berkshire county
are affected by rot similar 10 potato ret.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19

The total number OF passengers landed
at Milwaukee, by the steamboats,. audins ,,Ia
the past navigation season, IS over oodooo'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19

The Scientific Amerian says ihal DIT
Joel Hough,on, of Ogden N. T.. has IN
vented a n ,chine for washing dishes, 50
a, ito save the women deal OF trouble
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-19

Taur.-Hs who has most Of heart knows most
or sorrow--and JOY tto.
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GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Gentlemen Of the Ssnate
and Hoaep of Renroseniaf f.a,ne !.


Since the close Of the last session Of the
General Assembly, it can with propriety
be said that, as people, we have enjoy
ed the blessing Of general health. 1t is
true some portions of our State have, for
short period, been visited by malig-
nant disease which, in other States Of our
contederacy, has carried thousands to the
tomb, yet within our own boz ders, through
the mercy Of the sovereign Ruler Of the
universe, its fierce ravages have been
stayed, and but small number OF our
people have fallen victims before the des-
troyer ; though that number, small as it
was, embraced some Of our most promi-
nent and distinguished citizens. While
we deeply sympathise with those who
are filled with sorrow for the loss Of rel
a'ives and friends, our hearts should over
flow with gratitude to Him who directs
the pestilence, for the evidence he has
giveE us of his kind care and considera-
tion, and for the many and great blessings
which he has showered upon our State
and country.
Notwithstanding the prevalence Of the
steadily increased in popula,ionand wealth;
her energies have been strengthened; her
resources are being constantly developed /;
emigration is rapidly pouring in upon and
spreading over her broad and fertile do
main; and the evidence Of enterprise and
prosperity can be seen on every hand.-
Should We continue to be blessed by the
smiles of Providence, we have every rea-
son to believe that our course will contin-
ue to be onward and upward.
| The following statement exhibits the
amount of the receipts and disbursements
of the Treasury, from the report of the
Treasurer, be-ring date Oct. 81, lS4S, up
/ 10 November 4th, 1850.
| Receipts. Payments
| Amount in Treasury Oct.
! 81, 1913, 1894 40
| Amount received up to
! March 5th, lSl9, 2i,924 ~
/ Amount disbursed up to
March 5th, lSa9, $2s,9T6 81
| Amount received up to
| June 4th. 1919, IS ,sSl 30
Amount disbursed up to
I June 4th, 1919, 1880 IS
| Amount received up to
| Nov. s, lsss, 1907 SIS
| Amount dsbursed up to
| Nov. 6, 1919, 1880 /!
| Amount received up to
| March ith, 1850, 3o,S6s Go
| Amount disbursed up to
March 4th, 1850. 26,l0S 6;
| Amount received up to
Sept. ., 1850, 1866 81
, Amount disbursed up to
| Sept. 2, 1850. 1855 z
Amount received up to
Nov. lth, 1850, 429 IS
Amount disbursed up to
| Nov. Ath, 1850. e9S 9
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The ine painting, Known - Pomuradess Psnora-
mn OF tho Upper Mississippi, was destroyed BY ore
d Newark, Md, Z fsw days since. Tho painting
vss insured for 5000. @ $685.
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IN Sc. In n man d Brother.
FORWARDING and Commission MERCHANTS,
I corner Front and Jefferson streets. Burlington,
lsxa. Also, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry
ossAs, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots,
sAees, Hats, Caps, ETC., etc.
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E0Otc & GO,

WHOLESALE Dealers in Groceries and For-
- warding and Commiss sion Merchants, Water
strset, south side Of Jefferson, Burlington, Iowa.
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An Editor out Yves, thus acknowledges
the receipt Of an heir-a fourteen pound
er and boy at that. Somebody hold
him the Editor, not the taby-hear how
he splurges:
! am this day multiplied by two-I am
a dnpiica'e-l am number one OF an in
definite series. and there is my continue
,ion! And you observe it is not block
head, nor painting, ncr bust, nor a
fragmen. of anything, however beautiful !;
but combination OF all the arts and sci
ences in painting, sculpture music,
(hear him cry!) mineralogy, mechanics,
! (see him kick!) geography and The use Of
the globes, (see him nnss-.) And, with
al, he is perpetual motion, time piece
that will never run down? And who
| wound him up?
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80 .. EDWARDS JAMES NJ. BRoADwELL
60, NlT@ AAw wEx alDr@
r. Published every Thursday,

sN TlNANlSlLIY IT a e Z 8
- n,ia Street, near the Market House,
Edwards & BROAD WELL.
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FAS0Hs Lh
Prugh & Cook ,

TT1HoLEsALE and Retail Dealers in Iron, stoves.
w Castings, Hollow Ware, etc.,e Also. Man.
sActurers Of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware,
te9ers on street, Burlington, Iowa.
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JOhn G.. FOOtc.
nEALER In iron, Steel, Tin Plates. Nails, Stoves
tland Jewett's Patent Ploughs, Jefferson street,
Dsfiisyton. Iowa.