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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-As Mr. Timothy
Morse of Bowdoinham, was descending the
hill near Sewall's Mill, accompanied by his
son, on his return from this city, on Thursday
last, his horse became manageable, and in
crossing the bridge struck against the rail-
ing, breaking away, and precipitating them
into the water The son was rescued by Mr.
William Hayes of this city, but Mr.. NJ. was
drowned He leaves wife and seven chill
dren
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07
Union Meeting in the City Of New
York.

This great meeting on the great question Of
Union was held on Wednesday evening in Cas-
tie Garden, where it is credibly reported, ten
thousand men appeared 10 sustain the Consti-
ton and laws of the land. This may be, in
the present situation of the different sections of
the country, the beginning of movement that
will save the Union. 1t should arouse the peo-
pie everywhere from a state of false security
1t will indicate to the people of the South,
where legislative bodies and conventions are
soon TO assemble, perhaps a deeper current of
popular sentiment in the North, than they have
yet witnessed. Every movement of the people
at the present time is scrutinized with the Ut
most interest as bearing upon the fate Of the
South and the whole country. The resolutions
passed at the Conventions of each party are
noted and compared. The most prominent
supporters of the laws designed as an adjust
ment of all sectional controversies upon the sub
ject of slavery, are identified with the fate of
the Union. And accordingly Dickinson in
New York, CLAY in kentucky, WEBSTER in
Massachusetts,, CAss in Michigan, and FooTE
Ill Mississippi, were honored in the first reso-
luton before this meeting for their patriotic
services. The second resolution in
demnation of those who opposed the adoption
by Congress of the adjustment bills And the
third embraced the approval of those laws
which were passed at the last session and which
constituted general plan of adjustment or
compromise. Letters were read from the Hon.
Daniel S. Dickinson, and the Hon. Daniel
Webster, apologizing for their absence. The
latter concnrred in the resolutions proposed for
adoption, and gave his view of the fugitive
slave law and of the necessity of carrying il
into execution 1t was received with the most
enthusiastic cheers. We are looking for the
best effects to follow this meeting. 1t has al
ready produced a change in some journals for
the better, and others show signs of alarm for
their reasonable conduct. The abolitioniss
could not prevent the meeting, though they ex-
claimed that the friends of the Constitution
were about TO ''GgitGte";- the duty of good
citizens to agitate for the peace of the country
and the welfare of the people, in support of
the laws, was too well understood and followed
by every patriotic man, to leave the least doubt
of the beneficial result Of this grand movement.
PROP. Herald
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for December is SUI
perb number. The announcement for the COM
ing volume leads us to expect much for the fl-
ture. At the present time the circulation Of
this Magazine is eighty thousand. The Janu-
airy number will be ready by the first of De
cember.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

a Negro Woman tuIthoM Edrs-The Rev
b. III. Benton, in letter to the Loudon, Va,
Chronicle, says -
'Strange, but not less true, yesterday saw
colored woman without ears not only was
she without the auricle or the external part of
the ear, but there is no trace of foramen or
passage for sonorous vibraton-the meatus is
entirely closed, yet she can converse with 9TH
ers, and distinctly hear their words, for which
purpose she opens her mouth Now is the
sound transmitted to the brain by means of the
tympanum or does it act on the auditory nerves
without the intervention of the drum and ap-
pendant organs, This is an interesting oues-
ton for Psychologists. The woman belongs
to Mr.. James Broaddus, near Caroline Court
House,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

FIRE.-We learn that the stable occupied by
Messrs. Berry & Pinkham, at Damariscotta
Bridge, was consumed by fire on Friday night
last, together with large quantity of hay and
grain, and six horses. Loss $l0OO-no insu-
rance. The stable was owned by Mr.. Cotter,
and insured for $500.
The fire is supposed to have been the work
Of an incendiary.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

SENTENCES BY THE SUPREME CoURT.--
On Monday, Russell /. Fellows was sentence
Ell 10 tue full term of ten years in the State
Prison, Tor an attempt nj rap4 on girl Of II
years old at Winthrop. Fellows IS an old
offender, having just completed term of Z
years 10: barn burning.
Elisha /. Allen was also sentenced TO six
years in the State Prison. for arson 10 burn
ing the barn OF VIM. c. Page, of West Wa
tervlile. THIS sentence would probably have
been heavier, hut for supposed deficiency
OF mind on the part of The prisoner.
Jonathan Fielding, convicted OF an attempt
at rape, is not yet ced.-kennebec Jour
nal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07
Citizens Meeting.

An adjourned meeting of the citizens of
Bath 10 consider the Fugitive Slave Law,
was held at the City Hall on Thursday eve
ming last. A Committee Of FIVE, appointed
to prepare resolutions, reported The follow
ing. which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, Congress at its late session pas
sed law for the avowed purpose of restor-
ing fugitive slaves, and whereas the citizens
of Bath have assembled to express their o.
pinions end feelings in relation to this extra
ordinary act-thereiore,
ReSolred, That in our opinion the law COM
monty called the Fugitive Slave Law is a
strange anomaly. and foul blot on the es
cutcheon of a free people; because, enacted
in the name of liberty, its whole aim and ten
dency is the extension and perpeuation OF
slavery 1t makes slaveholdino the special
and favorIe interest of the nation, hedging
1t about with imnunitie>, and bestowing up-
on it facilities neither allowed to. nor claim
ed by any other interest in the land 1t
shocks The moral sensibl;ties and violates
the rights of a whole nation of freemen, in
order that men who have achieved their lib
cry at the peril of their lives, may he again
| reduced to chains and hopeless bondage.
Resolred, That the enactment of such
law presupposes That, in the minds of those
who voted for it, the properly OF a man in
his fellow man is right so sacred, aad so
dear, that all other rights must yield, or be
,ramplcd on, in order TO insure lis maInen
ance. The man against whom n suit is
brought. for the paltry sum oftwenty dollars,
is everywhere projected in resisting payment
until his indebtedness is established by the
verdict of Jury. The vilest criminal in the
land, whether thief or murderer, when put
under arrest, may challenge the benefit of
Habeas Corpus and it cannot be denied him.
But LEI man made 10 the image of God,
| guilty. OF no crime. save a cOlored skin, be
marked and doomed by his fellow man TO
perpetual bondage, and under the provisions
of this law there is for him no protection;
The Haheas Corpus does not apply, and n
| trial hv jury cannot be permitted
Rcsolred, That against such law we en-
ter our solemn protest. So abhorrent are
many of its provisions 10 our sense of justice
and 10 the best feelings of our nature, that its
| necessary lendenc, is TO unsette the founda
tions Of law-Io encourage INSTRUMENTATION,
and sanclify rebellion. In the name Of JUS
lice and right, therefore, which this law vi
oates-in the name Of liberty for which our
fathers sacrificed ease and perilled liie-in
in the name of humanity, bleeding at every
pore, under its expressions and lis wrongs
| in The name of Heaven, the avenger Of ma
lions as we'll as individuas-we demand its
unconditional, its immediate repeal.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded 10 our Representatives and
each of our senators in Congress, who are
hereby requested 10 make ceaseiess and I'M
firing efforts till this foul stain is wiped from
the statutes Of our nation.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

The Meredith Bridge Murder.-John Swain
and Miss Martha Hackett, sister of Mrs. Elan
Gers, have been arrested on suspicion of being
concerned in the murder Of Edward s. Davis
The examination of Flanders, Swain and Miss
Hackett before justice was commenced on Fri
day afternoon.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

AccDENr.-The Peoples Press states that
man named Brown, of Harmony, had part Of
both his hands blown.off at Cornville muster,
on the 10th ult., by the accidental discharge Of
one of the field pieces, which he was engaged
in ramming down the charge. The rod passed
off among the crowd, but fortunately no lives
were lost
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

TIE New Custom HOUSE. Mr.. Rockwell,
the Commissioner of Customs, was here on
Thursday, for the purpose of selecting a site
for new Custom House, Congress having
granted $4,000 for that purpose. Numerous
situations were examined, but the one which
seems most eligible, and TO have suited Mr..
,.ock"eh best, is the corner of Centre and
- 'on' streets, taking in the present Custom
.io"se, 'he universalist Church and the house
l.'ie''ia'ely South; also, to purchase the
Lamoaro property to secure good view in
'front.' The proposal for the purchase of the
hamOar0 estate is, that the city shall buy it
and own the fee, the United States coDtr;bn,ino
towards the purchase money on the cond;,;on
that no building shall be erected thereon
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

LAuNcHED.-A fine ship of 1870 tons was
launched on tho 22d, from the yard of league
& Hall, in Newcastle.
Metcalf & Norris launched splendid shir
from their yard in Damariscotta, the 22d. She
registered about $50 tons.
Also, the 23d, Messrs. Hitchcock, Frye &
Co., in Newcastle, launched splendid ship Of
1000 tons.
A new bark of 500 tons burthen, was launch
ed from Jones ship-yard at Augusta, on Thurs
day of last week.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

The DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for November is
embellished with an accurate likeness of Sena-
tor Gwinn, of California, the last star added
to our glorious Union.
Contents-State of Parties-The Prelude
Mirabeau-The Last Standard-Sketches of
Lally's Campaign in Mexico-Leigh Hunt
Lord hesterfed-Impost, stupendous decep-
tion-Notes on the Nature of Insanity-The
Hair and Wool of different species of Man
The Feudal System of the Middle Ages
Sketch from Life-Financial and Commercial
Revew-A Great Fact.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

= Joseph Clark, of Orono, aged SO, Jo-
seph W. Wilson, of Palmyra, who leaves a
family of two children in Bangor, John W.
Whitton, of Saco, unmarried, and Samuel A.
Curtis, of Exeter, aged "a, also unmarried
were drowned at Orono on Monday while re-
moving pile of edgings, which fell with them
into the wafer
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

AWFUL DEsrIruTIoN.-Of thirty-two thou
sand families in New York recently visited by
the interchangeable agents of the New York BIZ
BILE Society, over six thousand or more than
one fourth part, were found to be destitute Of
the Bible.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

81 The Depot of the Kennebec and Port
land Railroad, now in process of erection in
Portland, is said to be inferior to none in the
state in regard to beauty and convenience. 1t
is about two hundred and fifty feet long by one
hundred feet wide. 1t has an arched roof, is
well proportioned, and is an ornament to the
western part Of the city. ~.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

JUDsoS HUTcHINsoN.-We learn that this
gentleman, whose attack Of insanity has been
mentioned, is now quietly settled at home, at
Milford, N. H.. that he is able TO attend to his
domestic affairs, and all apprehensions of seri-
Gus illness have disappeared.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

OssIAN E. DODGE gave concert at fremont
Temple last Tuesday evening which, the Bos-
ton Journal says was literally jammed full
Hundred who were DESTROYS of gaining admis-
sion, were compelled to 60 away for want Of
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

Giuing the deuH his due-dnd little more.
Several articles which appeared as original
in our paper, have appeared of late in the Ar
gus, credited to the ''Bath Tribune" Better
wipe up those old specs, Bro. Holden. Where
did you see that article published the Goth nit,
headed Military! - Certainly not in the Tri-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

RESPECTABLE AGE. The Eastport Sentinel
has reached the close of its sgd volume. 1t is
a wing paper, and the editor is a believer in
what is called spiritual rappings," spiritual
communications. Sc, or one of La Roy Sun
derland's proselytes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

- The friends of Rev. Mr.. Brooks will
be sorry to learn that the effort made to retain
him in this city did not avail, the Society in
Lynn being unwilling to relinquish their
claim.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

Ono LEGIsLAruRE.-The Ohio Statesman
gives complete returns, from which it appears
that the new Senate comprises l6 democrats,
II wings, and free solers, total SO; and the
House 80 democrats, 80 wings, and free soil
ers, total 70.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

81 The kENNEBEc TRANscRIpr come, 10
this week in an enlarged form. The Tran
script is good paper, and now it has attained
the size of manhood, will no doubt at all times
make manifest the fact of its majority.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

y Powers statue of Mr.. Calhoun has been
recovered from the wreck of the Elizabeth,
and has reached New York. The loss of a
part Of the right arm is the only injury it has
sustained.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

A PUFF SIS A PuFF.-The Providence
Journal aludes 10 a correspondent Of the N.
Y. Courier & Enquirer, who writes an ac-
count of a new iron safe which was exposed
TO heat thar completely destroyed its COM
petitor, and from which was taken after the
trial, Ire rooster and lump Of stamped but
ter. The butter was harder than when it
was put in, the stamp remaining perfect,
and the rooster came out alive and well, on-
ly suffering from the cold, and almost frozen
by the GOODNESS Of the temperature TO which
he had been exposed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

= 1t is said that the Philadelphia firemen
are getting up petition to Jenny Lind for a
donation to enable them to purchase battle
field, on which to have their fights
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07
A" Crushing" Chp.-Mr. Webster, in al

Crushing CHp.-Mr. WeDsler, III at
fusion to the fugitive slave law, says
SIT received the proper sanction of the two
houses OF congress, and the President Of the
United States. 1t is the law of the land, and
as such is to be respected and obeyed by al
good citizens. l have heard no man ,ohos,
opinion is north regarding deny its constitu
tionality, and those who counsel violent resis
lance to it counsel that, which, if it take:
place, is sure to lead to bloodshed, and to the
commission of capital offences. 1t remains tt
be seen how far the deluded and deluders viii
90 on in this career Of faction, folly ant
crime -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

C. Captain Howard, of ship Sacsusa, O
Wiscasset, from Boston July LIST, for Bueno.
Ayres, fell down on deck and Immediately ex
pred on the 10th of Aug. at sea. His wifi
was with him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

ToRcHLIGHT PRocEssIoN.-On Friday even
ing last the Engine Companies of Brunswick
and Topsham visited our city with torches, &C
companied by the Bath Brass Band. They
collation. provided by Torrent Company No.
3, in their new Engine House.
The night being dark, the procession present
ed fine appearance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

&c The Mechanic Rifemen, Captain J. S.
SEwAIl, are having a splendid uniform made !;
and intend, should the weather prove favorable,
making their first parade in the course of next
week
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

% The Nashville Convention meets, accor-
ding to its own resolution, on Monday next,
the 1lth inst.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

Great Union Meeting in SdrdnnaS,- nnn ~
friends of the Union turned out IN ialge I'm r,-
bers, Oct 81, to ratify and approve Oh :, rs ae
session. Spirited addresses were dsireI aSoos
e% nnn1r the Dissemination Of the meeting to
ea asJ ~, ,Se Union and maintain the compro-
Ssa.. IS the only means Of preserving peace
The meeting throughout was most enthusiastic
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

LEGAL WIT. A Kennebec lawyer who had
been unsuccessful in his defence OF an ioiouc
youth, in criminal trial before ! henneoec
Jury, on the plea of incapacity to olsliag.lSn
between right and wrong was inneu'a.J .h
afterwards accosted by one OF tne Julynen who
volunteered coincidence, BY a''enP.lng - sauS7
fy him that the verdict wa. was ;nror ,Ss, he
ne Auo.n work of supererrogation; that
underlah NJ Complaints to indulge; that although
ne ha a.aa - was evidently non compos, yet the
ms ci,e. had been strictly complied with
e GO Sad been tried most emphatcally, By ajwy
If his peers Age.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

ACCIDENT Friday last, at Searsport
while Mark, son of Mr.. Mark Colcord, of tina
town, was engaged in adjusting some of ths
machinery in grist-mill, he became caught ii
band, and was carried round with it, crushing
him and causing his immediate death before us
revolution could be stopped. His age was TO-
Belfast Signal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

Rockland Telegraph Office, Wednesday, erca-
;ng.-The powder mill and magazine adjoin-
inc. in Camden, about seven miles from this
place, blew up this afternoon about o'clock,
and probably three men were killed who were
known to have been in the mill just before the
explosion. The mill was owned by Messrs.
Jones g. SWEET, of Camden. Amount Of loss
not known.
The explosion was caused by the falling Of
an iron wheel, by which spark was pro
duced ma .iia @-a 11ts#
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

LUMBER TRADE.-Ii is said that the Ium.
Der business is now III n very fouIishing
state. In New York, the stock Of lumber on
hand is not sufficient 10 meet the wants of
the builders, whose contracts are SO extern
sive that they are now waiting for materials
TO fulfil the contracts made by them, princi-
pally in the article OF clear lumber ard box
boards. Portland ADD.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

O. Capt. Taggart's machine went up from
Jersey City, but he himself was not in it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07

T Texas has voted by large majority to
accept the boundary proposition.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-07
STATE OF MAINE,

STATE OF MAINE.
ExEcurvs DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, Oct 10, 1859.
An adjourned Session of the Executive Coun-
oil will be holden at the Council Chamber in
Augusta, on Friday the Sth day of November
next.
JOHN G. SAWYER, Sec'y Of State.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11

10 pitching dollars, and in playing Hmun-
bic the peg" There was a fail gfottune
teller present who displayed her art inlre-
vealingth hidden things Of the falue.-
Late in the evening the company dispers-
ed; all well pleased with the enjoyment Of
the day. And now Mr.. Editor let me tell
yOn that the people in this part Of creation
are. Some SaUAsHEs.
Eola, July 9Th 1850.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11

Pr city GooD.--A witty coTreii
OF the Richmond Enquirer, inlo'n
editor thai be has a claim tor luiH.
material to build Noah's ark ~
that he intends toimploy secFslAg
ford to present the claim to Mt
and get it allowed on the Galphl1H
ciple; and will only ask the inssIss
Out principle, in consideration oliu
rather antiquated debt.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11

waking the place Of nj. Calhoun, whom
the Mssissippian was won't to lecture 10
much the same way. For ourselves we
know Of no one whose leadership We
would sooner follow as the champion Of
State rights, and Southern interests. His
high ability, bis ind pendence 81 purpose,
and purity Of character render him worthy
Of the station. A SOUTHERNER.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11

TIM aOMIsEs-- The editor If the Saint
ouis Union, a Benton paper, says that he has
sn a letter from a gentleman in Washington,
hose means Of information can be relied on,
ntaining this extract: HMr. Cldy's coinpro-
lie win fin, This yon may rely upon impli-
NY, no matter what reports 70 the contrary
III may Sss In the papers, and the Southern
nrD WIN afterwards resist tho admission or
California; We hope this may be- true, with
lh6 addition that the Southern men may sue-
ssgkiyrtGst the admission Of California.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11
on

The patrons Of the male Ass
informed that the examination
mence on The 18th inst. Al : o
The rehersals IN elOcu.lon n,
.mence al I O'Clock on he nignsv
day.
The present PRINCIPAL psl.s 4
retire from lbe situation, tasss
tunitY Of expressing bic gFash "
be commits the school into s ,ss K
bis successor, who ever he
Furnishing condition, and wlsl .,|
sed number Of students, Dslas
tween thirty and forty II fssV7
dance. ..itr|
So pleasant a situation 6 s.s
with reluctance, and only q IA
bis determination 10 abandon
sion.
Canton, July II ls5O-2i-s1'
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-11
LIN . galE al.ns Ar.s.Inn -.

MIHAH NE NZH MHaNtI NML
The morn WIS usherei in BY the roarOF ar
iHeEy, arousing the sIumberipg visitors from
theirTcsaate dreams. Thirteen guns were fred
IN honor Of the original thirteen colonies that
achieved American independence. Aboute eight
O'Clock. the crowd from the surrounding conn
Try began to pour in, until about twelve O'Clock
some twelve hundred persohs were in attends
aucs. Atthis time the Immense crowd COM
menced seating themselves ia the spacious ball
room, the place designated for the delivery 81
the Grafton. a splendid musical band was in
attendance, whose soul stirring strainsdid much
Il arouse fhe martial feeling usually excftedby
49, recurrence Of each national anniversary.
The DecIaration of Independence was read
ina clear distinct and emphatic tone of voice
81 Jamds r. Chambers, After 4bich JOSEPH
n Davis Esq to5k the stand and enchained
he attention Of bic audience for some thirtgol
prty minutes ina speech Of much interest,
mainly upon the exciting question Of the DAY.
His iacia we're wen selected and forcibIy he.
sentea, and BIZ speech wen reserved by ths IL.
tslgspt END astsniyse audiences Aftsfths d.
hyefy Fl Gle Grafton, a splendid Flag sas plsc-
% Ppm lhs stand, and whils IT, smple slds