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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-01

/ wrote you on the 18th instant from San An
tonic, that was on my way to the sano to hold a
council with the Indians. | reached the place ap-
pointed on the 2lst, and remained four days in the
vicinity. The Lepan Indians came in, manifest
ing a strong desire to be friendly, and enjoy the
protection of the United States. They are true
friends, and will remain 30, unless they caught
and murdered by some bands Of outlaws. | pur-
chased sixty dollars worth of presents and gave
to them, and they went away highly delighted
with the "big Captain" who ! informed them
had sent those things out specially to them, af
ter hearing that the Lepans good Indians
and good friends Of his people. The Camanehes
did not attend. They had been fully notified of
the time Of meeting, and stated to my messen-
gers and to the Lepans that they would attend;
but about one month before the time Of meet
ing, they suddenly disappeared from their
hunting grounds the Colorado and tributa-
rice, without assigning any reason, and since that
time they have not been heard from by any Of the
Indians on the Colorado. There is a rumor that
they are "bigh up on the Brazos;" and am on my
way to that region of country 10 find them If poss
bic, apd learn the Of their strange conduct
from themselves. The Lepans say the Camanches
arc hostic. and will kill me or any white man who
gues among them. The Kickapoos, few Of whom
saw in the woods, made the same report. The
Delawarcs are of like opinion; and there are ru-
mors here, too vague and uncertain TO be relied on
which favor the same conclusion. / differ, in my
belief from all ofthem. That some ofthe Camanches
who have lost friends the Rio Grande would
murder any white man they might find unpro-
tccted is true; but that the nation desires general
war or will enter into one unless forced 10 do 30 to
protect Themselves, do not believe, and shall not
until Gee them and they have so declared. Their
non attendance at the place appointed to meet them
is easily explained upon other grounds than man
ife.tation Of hostile feeling; and, when the wild
character Of these Indians IL considered, their flight
ceases to be even very remarkable.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-01
Notice to Bounty Land Claimants.

WIN. s. DERRICK, Acting Secretary of State
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-01

FLORIDA INDIANs.--Wc stated some days ago
Gays the Savannah Republican, that an expedition
would leave Benton, Marion, and Hillsborough
counties, Florida, IN search Of a boy supposed to
have been stolen by the Indians We learn from
the 0caia argus that the expedition, consisting OF
about seventy men, left on the 10Th inst, and that
in addition to the recovery of the boy its object
argus edds:
"This village is situated at the head of the Little
Withacoochoe, over one hundred miles from tho In
dian boundary. II was discovered by n party in
September last, contains over nine houses, and il
surrounded by extensive corn aud pea fcds. One
crop had been gathered and new one was in the
ground. The party who discovered them were too
small to attack; they suppose the village to con-
tain forty to fifty souls There Is doubt but that
these Indiana are the same who either murdered
carried OIL the boy, at tao time of his missing
they were trailcd 70 tho vicinity of their present
abode. We anxiously await tho result Of THE
movement"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
Steamboat NAVIGATION.

The ice, which has been on the list Of move
ables. for the last three weeks, has at length
left the river, and navigation has comm enccd
in good earnest The Lawrence, fine river
boat, which has been thoroughly repaired and
fitted up for the convenience of passengers,
during the winter, left this port for Hallowell
on Saturday. She is to rur between this CITY
and Hallowell. making trip down and back
the same day, in connection with the kennebec
Portland Railroad. The staunch steamer
Ocean, Capt Sanford, made her appearance
here this, "wednesday morning. She looks
bright new dollar and will no doubt, the
coming season, she has heretofore done, full
ly sustain the reputation of being the hes, sea
boat ever on this route. Indeed, we think the
travelling public on the Kennebec, have ever
been provided with good boats, genslemaaly
officers, and accommodations ia every respect
second to no other route in the country. We
are glad to learn that Mr.. WALL is retained az
clerk, as under his management. matters in
that department are sure to go right.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

The death Of this distinguished statesman,
has been heraldcd throughout the land. We
are glad to perceive that all sectional animosi-
ty of which the deceased when alive may be
said to have been the nucleus, has departed
with the life of the illus,rious dead-and that
the great ren Of all sections of the country
unite in paying homage 70 his unwonted
though misdirected talents and craftsmanship.
His private character was unexceptionable-
his errors all of the head rather than the heart.
He was the embodiment of ultra Southern
views his mantle will rest on no other shout
ders. but vii. fall to the ground--and in the
death of Mr.. Call oun. we predict will vanish
that spirit which he alone has so long Kept
alive. He always appeared to us an anamoly
possessing a sort of a matter-offact, logical
to doubt either his sanctity, or question his
sincerity. His peculiar views, depending upon
divine truth, as he contended, for their sup
port, were not to be affected by the declarations
of American independence that "all men are
born free and equal"-n,en are rot born, said
he on one occasion while commenting upon the
great truths there declared. children are born
and they are not born free and equal. they are
born subject to the control of their parents =
This was sophistical, in the extreme. and can
hardly be reconciled with the general charac-
ter of his logic. 1t wal be generally conceded
that great man has dcparted-peace to his
ashes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

defiance Of northern abolitionisss or southern
traitors. He was 10 favor OF the Missouri
compromise line.
Mr.. SpaIding followed, aud spoke an hour
70 defence Of the President and against the
enaree q double dealing. He said il was
p,essnsed Al the nosth that he WAS in favor
81 "e W.lsnot proviso. NJ. s. warmly adj
soes'eu tne admission Of California, though
ne was frequently interrupted BY Msssr,. Nc.
Lean, Ioo!nbs aud others. He warned the
south against the Nashville convention ss
reasonable. A patriotic Presidrn, wo,ld
defend the Union with millions of freemen
standing by him.
Mr.. Wallace then took the Aoor and IN.
house adjourned.
In tho senate, on Friday, Mr.. Clay pre-,
sented a petition from man named kudiey
asking encouragement for his invention for
extinguishing fires in sailing vessels ans
steamships; also, ons from Henry Grinnell
praying for the appointment OF officers ant
seamen for the expedition now fitting out q
New York to search for Sir john Franklin
Mr.. Clay spoke in favor Of both petitions
and commended them 10 the serious atten'
ton of the senate.
Mr.. Dickinson reported the deficiency bill
with amendments, which was made the or
der of the day for Monday.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis, the census bill
was made the order OF the day for Tuesday
and the printing resolutions for Wednesday
Adjourned to Monday.
| The house, in committee Of the whole
disposed of several private bills.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

An effort is being made from certain quar-
tiers to circulate the impression that Mr..
Webster's sentiments are endorsed by his po-
htical friends at home. Newspaper paragraphs
affirm that Mr.. Webster has received numer-
Gus letters from infu ential men of all profess
sions, not excluding the clergy, at the North,
congratulating him on his successful exposi
ton of correct principles. But how is it with
the Massachusetts Legislature Instead OF
sustaining their Senator in his position, they
have passed resolutions embodying sentiment.
diametricalIy opposed to those of Mr.. WIS
speech. A circular approving of Mr.. w.
views has also been signed by large number
of the most influential wings of the State, and
published in the Boston papers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

CONNECTICUT The democrats have carried
their candidates in sixteen Of the twenty. one
senate districts in Connecticut, and there will
probably be Is democratic majority in the house
of representatives.
Col. Thomas II. Seymour. if not chosen gov.
ernor by the people, will be elected by the
legislature in which the democrats will have
about 80 majority ON joint ballot.
Last year. of the 81 senators, were demo-
Gratis, l3 wings. and I free soil. In the house
on the first ballot for speaker there were Ito
votes to / 10 opposition. On the second ballot,
John {. Lewis, DEM, was chosen by lI3 votes
to los for Boardman. wing.
Trumbull, whig. had 27,Soo for governor,
Seymour 25,l06, Niles $500.
w. ]. Hamersley, democrat. is chosen n pre-
sentative from Hartford by over 50 majority.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
A Northern and Southern Face.

1t is somewhat amusing to see the charges
of duplicity brought against Mr.. Webster by
some of his political friends at the North, in
relation to his having inlerpolated his recen,
speech. to suit both sections CT the Union
Hear the New York Tribune for instance -
at seems however. that the absence of al.
fusion to these grievances was accidental /; in
the copy of the speech published by the Bos-
Ton Courier. We find the following passage on
the subject. We must say, however, that i,
reads quite too tamely:
"'There is a more tangible and irritating
cause of grievance at the North. Free blacks
are constantly employed in the vessels of the
North, generally as cooks or stewards. When
the vessel arrives, these free colored men are
taken on shore by the police or municipal au.
thority. imprisoned. and kept in prison till the
vessel is again re ady to sail. This is not only
irritating. but exceedingly announcement in
practice. aad seems altogether imprac,icabls
and oppressive Mr. Hoar's mission some time
ago to South Carolina was a well intended eff.
fort to remove this cause of comp laint. The
North thinks such imPrisonments illegal and
unconstitutional: the cases occur constant
~ and frequently, they think it great griev-
ance.'
IL rather singular that in revising his
speech TOR the Washington Union and Nation
al infe''tgencer. Mr.. WEBSTER should have for.
gotten to insert this paragraph, and then have
remembered it for the Boston Courier and
home consumption. We trust that th;. ;ncon-
sruity may receive satisfactory explanation /"
The 1ntelligencer in reply. assert. ,h,, A.
Webster did not revise the speech for that ~ !.
per. Allowing this to be true, how stand, ~ .
matters Mr.. Webster either never eave y,
terance to the sentiments alluded to. or n.
National Intelligencer wilfully and designed
ly withheld them from the public. Eithe,
horn of the dilemma the In,elligeneer is vel.
come to-the stigma of duplicity fastens itsel
upon the skirts of one of the two-it matter,
little which party is able to shake their gar
ments clear.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
Professor Wehster.


The trial and eonyiciiSn of Prof Webster
for the murder Of DIR. Parkman has awakened
an intense interest throughout the community,
unequalled by any capital trial on record
The situation of the parties, the nature Of the
crime, and the character of the evidence ad-
duced to prove it, all 60 to produce the above
result. We do not propose, in the present ar
ticle. to review the evidence upon which he
was convicte 1-most of our readers have doubt
less had an opportunity to read and to judge
for themselves-but simply to make a common
place remark or two. upon the whole matter,
as it strikes our mind. First. we are met by
the startling. irreconcilable proposition that a
man of science, with any reverence for nature,
such as really scientific man must have,
would or could have committed such deed,
under any circumstances. Secondly, thar ma
licious impulse was wanting, on the part of
the prisoner, We venture to predict that the
most prevalent opinion pervading the commu-
nifty in relation TO this affair is that it was net
premedi,ated, cold blooded murde7-bu,
that the deed was done under state of excite
ment provoked by the deceased. Why is
this because motire for the deliberate per-
Torrance of such heinous offence is wanting
Money was not the object of the murder. and
we cannot possibly reconcile these views with
the finding of the jury. There is one source OF
congratulation in this trial. to every lover oil
justice, to wit-the prompt and decided man.
ner in which justice has been vindicated-the
whole judicial proceedings. from beginning tc
end. conclusively demonstrating the fac, tina,
the law is no rcspecter of persons. We shall
be very much mistaken if the sentence of the
law is committed in any degree by the Exccu-
tive.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
A Card.

The Ladies of the bath Unitarian Sewing
Circle tender their graf, full thanks to those
very kind friends. both in and out of the town,
who lent them their most effective aid in get
ting up and conducting their late "Far"-to
the Band that volunteered 10 enliven the oc-
casion by the concord of sweet sounds, and to
the public generally for their liberal encourage
went and generous patronage. These ample
testimonials of favorable regard towards the
enterprise we are engaged in, have cheered our
desponding hopes and helped to open to Us,
brighter prosp poets for the future.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

A QUEsTIoy FOR NATURALIsTs. The
Charleston Mercury thinks every sea-ser-
pent story for the last fifty years may find
its solution in the explanation given OF the
Beaufort sea serpent last week. A number
Of persons testified that they saw its head
but it turned out that the serpent was four
whales following each other in Indian file. ,
The Mercury says i, is worth while TO in
quire whether whales do not insrihclively
follow leader in This manner, when they
become Perplexed by the obstacles Of a
Goa ST and the dangers of shoal water.-Scien-
tito American.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF BATH.

PORT OF BATH.
FRIDAY. Amns
sch Hylas, Snow, from Boston.
Sch Jane, -, New YORK.
Sch Pilgrim, (Br) Johnson, CORVALLIS, NJ.
Rarque Mav Fmrence, OF Bath in ballast, got ashore
near the br-akwater at Newpt night Of Ah Inst, but
Ship John Merrick Of Ilaiowel from Apaae hicola r.
New York with loss Of rudder spoken 9Th inst Egg
Harbor in sight.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
Bosto AR 81. $ hs Rraeanz,, of waIdobcrcl Palm
Newark: Rrun.wie k. .woodw ard srun.wios.
Pens.cola-cit prev to sd, barqus Emma LIN
PhtladcIphia-Ari st, brig Argo, winehsnbaek.
New orleans
New York-A Cd, schs CHALLENGE. Jos Farwsir,
Martha, Maize Clarendon, Nourmahal, and Albany Pact-
Mobiie-Ar 2s,h, barque Emma Lincoln, Bartlett,
Pensacola.
- Ma.ks-Ar 2Ist, brig cushnoc, Dicknsn. Key
West.
Apalachicoi.-In port, mn ship Caroline Ns.-
Charleston-Sdg New World, Cashier, New Or
New York-cd Sd, brig Geo Washing ,oa. sIecary
Sa" FrancIsco-Ar Feb I7th barque Caador, Ling.
Portland, Aug ~ 20 h. hnrque Area Irs Ceihurn, Bath,
Jsy %, via Valparaiso; 2i>, Rio Grande, Thomas. ba
ror Aug ~ vaaraso lice 81: Sa,ah Mooers scsmmons
Bath Aug l6. Rio Jan-iro, Nov ~
Al Feb ssh, ship Hampton. LAWS. Bath. Septo r.-
Galveston-Ar 2ist, sch Avengsr. Si''n''"' "s-'
aston. ,.. r.,5.r ryv-
New Orls.ns-Ar es,h. ship 4ns1l. ss,c'' ~
espool Towrd To sea- Q0sh harqus n"- ", of ..,,8
Adv. ship Reliance, Sumss, fos oos'o"'
ENGAGED. c.,houp s..f
Tss .ss: s so~cd i sch Ellis. ".r''"'
css..y Ms.,ie. as"a en- A.rsas YANKEE Blade. sns,
~ .,,.sns; brig z isar tos -. c.s' nsb
suees, ~ ,,fb MT Below Hcm Nv ousaus
smith, Penee, s,usbard, bishop san tssnesscc ~
Cd. harque Rrueetle MeGEath. M.ianzas. Sid. ship
20 CD for Londos, go rsPo''dI ks"srds' Tor
Havana. ,.,ous p.sdsmons, stnscn svano: schs Dol
A. ~ r;.r;ssd Trinidad; Desnark, Tarerx, Wiuains
'o., ~ n an swisrsrland, Hubbard, London; sh big
HscnS ond-Ar Sd, sch Corvo, Crockett, Thomas-
TON a;.,s,~ers-ar "a. baraus chss Tss.psss, new
MsWpsrt Ar 81, So Serpent, caldsrwood. Thon-
.Pmovids.ee-Ar4 Nh, sch Ann Dsnman, fsuy, Thom
aston. -,
Restsenr-Ar nh, seh Avsngsr, Low, wiseassst
CID 6ah sch Arenxamendi, Snow, Bath.
HeWvort-Ar 5eh, ocho Tomah, HUME ksodsstsks-
burg lor bath; Jas Heasy. Neslhlk for do .,.e.ss
Rrsviaenee-Sh, ship zsEsssn, Of psmaslseosta,
for Havana.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

ACTUAL TARE--We learn from the New
York Shipping List that those engaged in the
sugar trade have agreed to stipulate in bargains
for muscovada sugar that the actual taro shall
be allowed when the weight of cask shall
reach Is per cent. Formerly IL per cent a.
allowed, but owing to the unfair make of casks
this is now deemed insufficient A similar
course has been adopted in regard to rice. on
which 10 per cent. tare was formerly allowed
The rule in regard to rice has gone into effect
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

RAILROAD MEErINe.-We learn from the
Hallowell Gazette. that the meeting of the
Stockholders of the X and Portland Railroad
al Gardiner on Tuesday last, was fully attend.
ed.
good degree of harmony prevailed, and a
general desire for the finishing and opening Of
the road was manifested. 1t was
Voted. That the Directors be authorized to
issue from time to time stoct NOT exceeding
,ar.., ~ SSoo,oo0 bearing semi annual in
The amount is supposed to be Al, that !,
travel to Augusta. Np~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

liz Those of our readers in want of Fur
niture. carpetings, mattresses, and other articles
indispensable to the housekeeper. viii! do well
to visit the new establishment recently opened
by Messrs. MORRISON g. THORNTON, nearly OPP
poste the Elliot House. They have an extern
sive variety. the latest styles. and they are de-
tsrmined to sell az low as the loacest.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

FIKE.-About o'clock on Friday morning.
the Mousam Cotton Factory, in kennebunk,
Me-, was burnt. with adjoining buildings, and
all the machinery. The property was owned
by Mcssrs. Brown, of Philadelphia. who were
insured $4,000 at the Manufacturers Office in
this city $4,000 at the Merchants, do. ;
$4,000 at the National. do; and $4,000 at the
Franklin Office, Philadelphia. The factory
was not in operation.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

FRoN Mexico The Mexican congress has
passed a law declaring that foreigners making
contracts, of whatever kind, with the govern
ment shall be so far subject to the laws Of
Mexico. aud shall have no claim through di.
plomatic measures.
The government of New Leon and Tamau-
lipas had collected two or three thousand men
in Victoria. for the purpose of preserving or
der. The instruction had been completely
crushed. Gen Canales had become governor
of the state of Tamaulipas.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

FINE IN L1NcoLSvrLLE.-On Saturday night
last at Trenches beach," the store of MIR. c.
H Hall, and its entire contents, books. papers,
and all, was destroyed BY fire. 1t is though,
it might have taken fire by means of matches
which we're on q shelf where the mice could get
at them. The loss sput down at from $4,000
to $4,000 and no insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

a Coop SUGGESTION !-Jerett j Prescott,
No. Milk ST.. Boston, advertise their new
Spring Stock of Shawls ard Silk Goods. and
those who visit Boston should call and feast
their ewes on the importations of this widely
known firm. We can safely promise all pur-
chasers pleasing reception. and plenty of
rich goods at the lowest possible rates.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

kTe We would call the attention of those
interested. to Kelsey's Alternating Zee Hive
advertised in another column. We have ex-
amined model Of the hive. and our impress
sion is,-though we are not sufficiently skilled
in the management Offices to 60 into minute
examination of its meriits,-that it is one OF
the best, if not tho best hive now in use. DR..
Holmes, Of the Farmer, speaks well Of it, and
he is an acknowledged adept in the science.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

q Those who go to Boston for pleasure
and profit should call at Simmonss OAK HALL.
and view the splendid clothing establishment,
and then add to your pleasure by purchasing
an elegant outfit at the low prices at which it
is offered
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

Gentlemen from California. now in Wash
ington, says that Col. Fremont is the richest
man in the world. His gold mine will probably
be saleable, in few years. at six millions an
acre. Mr.. Wright says he knows of spots be-
longing to the government which worth
six millions of dollars an acre, and will produce
from ten to twenty per cent. year on that
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

A correspondent of the Express says, "a bill
is to pass the senate admitting California, and
organizing New Mexico and Utah (Deserct)
az WITHOUT fHE rRovIso. - for which judges
and other territorial officers are to be appoint
ed by the President. And such a bill CiA pass
the house. Elements are at work that will en-
sure it, after hard fight. Gen. Taylor will
approve it."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

nF We understand that Messrs. Berry s.
Pinkham intend putting steamboat on the
route from this city to Wiscasset, by the first
of next month, to connect with the stage line
cast BY SO doing they save the heavy toll of
ferryage and bridging. The fare will be but
fifty cents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

way. Childhood il the time for the growth
and devsiopsnsns Of the body. almost sxciu-
sively. and the mind makcs but little natural
effort to advance but the body matured. the
mind asserts its prerosativc. and goes on TO-
wards strength and power. in proportion TO
the strength Of the body that supportsit. Uai-
versal experience seaches. that precscious in
tellec's are not d.siribls. and thu, great minds
gave but little indication Of brilliancy in youth.
This is the cause. The author Of this 10 ac-
quainted with a schoolmale of Daniel Webs
ter, who declares him to have been rather
thick headed as boy. and being rather litter
ate and knowing more of his early than sub
scquent history, declares his great intellectual
superiority to be all fudge! And finally. do
not allow a child to be confined to the house
more than is absolutely necessary, while you
ventilate its sleeping rooms we'll BY night. let
it breathe the pure and free air by day. Such
thing as a cold will be seldom known and
Misses would acquire habit OF walking
which once formed, notwithstanding an oc-
casional introduction to such elegant phrases.
as "gadding." spinning street yarn" &C..
would never be relinquished Exercise! The
want of out door exercise is the grea, bane of
American women Let not day pass with
out walk ofone, two or three miles, and these
ails, that sometimes render life burden. will
vanish like airy nothings. n
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

PRorEssoR WEBSTER Governor Briggs and
the members of the council visited the Medi-
cal College yesterday. 1t is said that DIR. Web
ster has selected the Rev. Mr.. Albro. of Cam
bridge for his spiritual adviser.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11

MELANCHOLY DsAsrsR.-w. learn ,b.. =,
the 10th ult. Mr.. Dolliver. formerly of R.,f...
and Mr. Quimby, of the firm of Quimby. Chr
rier & Co iron founders. of Searsport, len ~,
place in boat. for Surry. and that the ho.,
was found the next day. sunk in Brookl;r
Center isrbor) 1t is supposed both were
drowned, as there has been found no trace q
them, and the boat was laden with cas,inus