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SUBTLE INFLUENCES. met with Curl
GUS instance lately of fact well known, bur
always instructive in regard to the force of
our absorbing or receptve.power. A friends
gardner, after taking few pinches of -four
of sulphur TO sprinkle over a plant, and
cleansing his hands Immediately afterwards,
found how subtle was its influence through
the system. and our again from his body,
and through his clothes, so that the money
10 his pocket. and other metal about him,
became furnished. What is there now more
subiIe and wonderful in mesmeric action,
than this? Here the system receives gem
eral Influence winch, though unfet by the
Individual, is potent in It's effects. Other
substances will produce similar effects. |
know case of a lady who could not touch
the brass knobs Of her doors for some weeks.
from their producing pain. and partly parsl-
yZlng the arm ; and Of another lady who was
differently affected by the approach of varI-
rlous metals aud other substances. MedI-
cines rubbed on her skin would produce pre-
ciseIy the same effects as if she had swal-
lowed them. | know whole family who
are disagreeably affected by the near ap-
proach Of iron. Some are aware Of the pres
ence OF ca, by the sensation experienced,
without seeing the anirnal.-AtknSOn.
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Principles Of the Democratic
PARTY,

Every member OF the Democratic party
has reason to be proud of his connection with
it. It is the party of the country-the party
of equal rghrs-the party which sustains the
purest code Of political ethics that the world
has ever known. Thomas JeffeI son en,bod-
led its creed and carried out its fundamental
doctrines-let scoffers read them, and if they
can, furnish others nobler and better.
The people, the only source of Legitimate
power.
The absolute and lasting severance of
Church and State.
The freedom, sovereignty and indcpen.
deuce of the respective States.
The Union, contederacy, compact, neither
consolidation, nor centra lization.
The Constitution of the Union, special
written grant Of power, Limited and defin-
lie. l'
The civil paramount to the military pow
er. -.8
The representative TO obey the instructions
oil his constituents.
Elections free and suffrages universal.
No hereditary Office. nor orders nor title.
No taxation beyond the public wants.
No national deb if possible.
No prescription of opinion, nor Of public
discussion.
No unnecessary interference with individ-
ual conduct, properly or speech.
No favored classes and no monopoies.
No public monies expended, except by
warrant Of special appreciation.
No mysteries of government inaccessible
10 the public eye.
Public compensations for public service !;
salaries moderate and pervadlng economy
The political creed of tbe Democracy is
embodied in The above few lines, but how
expansive when properly investigated how
beneficial when the theories of Whiggery do
not prevent their complete operation. They
are in perfect harmony with perfect enjoy
ment Of freedom and free institutions, ex-
tending protection TO every interest and inn
peding the progress of monopohes. Ifit dis.
eliminates in favor of any class, the differ
ence is made in behalf of The poor man. In
fine, we here present the Democratic plat
form. perfect. unchanging, sound syslem.-
Baltimore Argus.
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BATH, MAINE THURSDAY MORNING, MAY s, 1851

an elder sister thus leading the f-mily choir,
who was the soul of harmony TO the whole
household, and whose life was perfect exam
pie of those virtues which am here endeavor-
ing to lnculcate. Let one say, in reading
this chapter, that too much is here required of
sisters, that no one can be expected to lead
such selfsacrfcing life; for the sainted one
to whom / refer, was all would ask my sister
to be, and happier person never lived. To do
good and to make others happy was her rule of
life, and in this she found the art of making
herself so
Sisters should always be willing to walk,
ride, or visit with their brothers; and esteem
tia privilege to be their companions. 1t
worth while to learn innocent games for the
sake of furnishing brothers with amusements,
and making home the most agreeable place to
them.
l have been told by some who have passed
unharmed through the temptations of youth,
that they owed their escape from many dangers
to the intimate companionship of afec,ionate
and pure-minded sisters. They have been
saved from hazardous meeting with idle
company by some home engagement, of which
their sisters were the charm; they have re-
Trained from mixing with the impure, because
they would not bring home thoughts and feel
ings which they could not share with those
trusting, lEing friends; they have put aside
the glowing wine-cnp, and abstained from
stronger potations, because they would not pro-
fame with their fumes the holy kiss, with which
they were accustomed to bid their sisters good
niuht
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SPRING. One Of the Howits in beauti-
fnI article on Spring, says-'She may at
first, perhaps, be mistaken for Winter. She
NAV moi at once have taken off her travelling
garb and rough wrappings, but here she is.
As she begins TO throw off one dark and
shabby hablliment after another, we see not
our old fashioned friend, Winter, with his
hardy, wrinkled face, and his keen eye, full
of cutting jokes, and those horny hands, that
in his mere playfulness, nipped us merciless-
" by the ear, and often by the nose but we
descry the graceful form Of the gentle and
gracious Spring. We feel the thrill Of her
presence, knowing all the beauty and the
love that she brings with her.
Says the same writer--.In the woods and
on the warm banks, how deligh,fuIit is to
see green things vigorously bursting through
the mould, and sweet flowers nodding to us
as old friends. How the mind flies back 10
the spots which we may, perhaps, never
again visit, and where they who made so
much of the delight of those years have long
ceased to exist. thousand welcomes 10
Spring, though she cannot bring back, with
ali her flowers, The flower Of our youth;
though she cannot, with all her poetry, bring
back the poetry of early love though she
cannot repaint the rose on cheeks that are
pilowed beneath the yew. nor enable us to
offer the first gathered violets TO the dear
souls who are ip heaven. Yet she brings
Joy to the earth still; for there is Spring
in the spirit as in Mature; and the soul puts
forth ali irs buds of anticipation, its most
delicate blossoms Of affection; and every
leaf of higher or tenderer consciousness in
our nature unfolds itself, and we find that
g cd and heaven are not far off,
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ty and recreation are all commendable. But
we have seen so many totter and fall through
inexperience, good nature and the seductions
of pleasure associated with vice-we have seen
so many fine young men, who commenced life
with buoyant hopes and bright expectations,
won from the right path, made drunkards,
gamblers, or worse-that we have deemed
gentle hint absolutely essential. A vicious
habit is rapidly acquired. but alas how diff
cult is it to abandon Youth is facile, ductile
and plastic thus impressions are rapidly
made images are easily craven, and vices
are promptly grasped, absorbed and restrained.
The dupe knows not that he is victim until
his moral nature is weakened and depraved.-
His character developes and changes so gradu-
ally, that he is not aware of the fearful pro-
gress, or, if aware, turns with weakness or
with fear from its pitiful contemplation He
endeavors to persuade himself that what is
vice is only fashion, and TO lnl the still, small
voice of conscience by some sophistry or de-
ception. He sees the abyss before him, and
feels that he is approaching its dizzy edge !;
but he resolves that to-morro,o-alas for the
weakness Of procrastination-he will make a
vigorous effort, and retrace his footsteps. He
fancies, TOO, feigns to fancy, that his follies
and infrmities have escaped the eye of the
world, that no one has observed his downward
course, that he has adroitly managed to lull all
suspicion, and that he will yet amend, reform,
and recover the early path of rec'itude, right
and virtue. And this is ever the delusion of
the erring. They feel that they are descend
ing, they know that they are wrong, they hope
TO pursue better course-nay, they resolve to
do so. But the tempter again comes. The
wine emp, the old associates, the reckless COM
panions, the jest and the laugh, the sneer of
the world, the scoff of self confdence-and
thus, fold after fold, the serpent coils of vicious
habits are bound round the victim, until at last
he sinks yielding and despairing prey =
You've Men, who have but entered upon the
path of temptation, who have tasted of the de-
licous but bewildering Circean cup, who in
the flush of excitement, and in the vigor of
fresh existence, not only mistake your own
moral strength, but your physical power, and
physiological conformation; he warned in
time BEWARE !-Phladelphia Inquirer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-08

THE SCIENCE or GoING TO BED. The
earth is a magnet, with magnetic currents
constantly playing around it. The human
body is also a magnet. and when the body
is placed in certain relations to the earth,
these currents harmonize-when in any 9TH
er position they conflict. When one posi-
ton is 10 be maintained for some time, a po.
sition should be chosen i'm which The magnet
ic currents Of the earth and body will not
conflict This position, as indicated by the
ory, and known by experiment, is to lie with
the head towards the north pole. Persons
who sleep with their heads in the opposite
direction, or lying cross-wise are liable 10
fall into various nervous disorders. When
they go back TO the right position, these dis
orders, if not TOO deeply impressed upon the
constitution. soon vanish. Sensitive persons
are always more refreshed by sleep, when
their heads poin, due north. Architects, in
planning houses, should bear this principle
in mind.
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LIABILITY OF SHIPowNERs. At the con-
clusion OF his remarks in the U. S. Senate, in
support of the act to limit the liability Of ship.
owners Mr.. HAMLIN said -
al; is true that the changes are most rad.
ica. from the common law upon the SUBJ
jecr, but they are rendered necessary, first,
from The fact that The English common law
system really never had an application TO
this country, and. second, that the English
government has changed the law, which is a
very strong and urgent reason why we should
place our commercial marine upon an equal
footing with hers. Why not give to those
who navigate The ocean as many induce
ments to do as England has done WHY not
place them upon that great theatre where We
are TO have the great contest for The supre-
macy Of the commerce of the world on terms
ofequality with our commercial rival? That
is what this bill seeks to do, and it asks no
more.
1t was my purpose to have addressed the
Senate at length upon This question. The
importance OF The question and the interests
of commerce perhaps demand that l should
do So bu, feel that II is not the time. A
full disc uss ion feel confident would give it
increased strength. Its connection with the
interests of manufactures and agriculture 10
so intimate, that they will be benefited IN
whatever shall promote commerce. The re-
ooyal of onernus and unnecessary Liabilities
upon our vessels or their owners, will tend
greatly 10 increase our tonnage and thus re-
,uce the prices of freight. But will forbear
with this brief before me which would ena-
BILE me, as designed, 20 go fully into dis
cuss,on of the whole matter-I hope it will
receive The favorable consideration of the
Senate"
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We do not believe the following has ever
seen the light. II was given from memo<
ry:-
case occurred in some western court, in
which the issue was an assault with an in
tent to kill. The judicial record states the
names D m Of the parties as being McFadden Us.
naue. brother Of tho plaintiff, who seems
nave had vein Of humor strangely CO.
;;.',"snng with his king canlbyses jugular, be-
rs 4ua'inen' was requested by the counsel
.ol Me deiendent to stale what he knew of
co air, be began as follows,
Gentlemen Of the grand iury.,
This ls NOT the grand jury, Mr.. McFaddsn,'
interposed his honor.
Quite immnterial, judge-gen,lemen of
the jury, difficulty ensued ~ between my
brother and this gentleman some six months
ago. tried upon several occasion. 10 see il
| could bring about a reconciliation but,
gentlemen of the jury, it seems II could not
be done. And few days since the two par
ties met in the road, and difficulty ensued.-
My brother prepared for battle by dismount-
ing from his horse and picking up rock in
his hand.
The other gentleman drew bowie-knifs
deliberately from his side and came at my
brother 10 menacing manner and carving
attitude. My brother displayed great gener-
alship, by retteating in good order-that 10,
(asde to his honor) by running like d-na.
tion.'
What was the remoteness of your posi-
tion,' exclaimed the counsel for the defend
ant mimicking MIR. McFadden's high falutin,
IRON, tho taco rar,ieo, who" .h;s diE,eui,y
ensued.'
Ten feet, four inches and half
How came you TO know the distance 80
exactly asked the attorney.
Because sir, said McFadden. supposed
some fool like yourself, sir, would ask the
question, sir, and took the pains to meas
ure it, sir =
And having spoken thus, the dignified de-
ponent left the stand, and strutted out of ths
court with an air of majestic independence,
only pausing TO wave graceful adleu TO the
court. and to say, Yours with due respect
and high consideration, Gustavus Adolphus
Nc Fadden.'
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NOTHING WAsrED.-Ths skins used by
gold-beaters are produced by the offal of an,
imals. The hoofs of horses and cattle, and
other horny refuse, are employed in the pro-
duction of the prussiate Of potash. that beau
,iful yellow crystallzed salt which Is exhlbi-
ted in the shops Of chemists. The WORKOUT
saucerans and Tin ware Of our kitchens, when
beyond the tinker'sa art. are not utterly worth
less. The less corroded parts are cut into
strips. punched with small holes, and var
nshed with a coarse black varnsh, for the
use of the trunk-maker, who protects the
edges and angles Of bis boxes with them the
remainder are conveyed TO the manufacturing
chemists, who employ them in making a
black dye for calico printers.
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they consider it quite proper to keep in the
background.

background.
The position of public reformer is quite
a serious and responsible one. 1t demands a
larger share of virtue. purity, incorruptibility,
and wisdom, than most men, not even except
ing editors, possess. 1t too often happens that
those who assume this perilous and diincul,
position, are the very reverse of what the task
requires them to be. They hope to atone for
their own lack of virtue by the ferceness Of
their denunciations of the shortcomings OF
others. But such denunciations are usually
impotent, or only produce sneer at the source
whence they proceed"
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Grayitation has, amid oil her imEensiiY,
wrough, no such lovely work as when she
rounded tear.
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We do not believe the following has ever
seen the light. Il was given from memo<
The primitive Republican., 1851-12-11
NEW SERIES, VOL 2 NO 81.

talk Of exercising power which, should i'll
ever be resorted to, must end in disasters to-
hopes Of alR Suppose the States
on the shores of the Pacific should resolve to
secede from the Union, would the States on.
this side be guiltyof the insanity of employ
ing coercion to prevent it?
An error in sentiment on this subject may
lead to consequences that all would deplore
When too late to apply a remedy.
We need not be told about the weakness
of a government that depends upon volunta-
~ consent The States came voluntarily in
70 the Union; they have voluntarily remained
IN it; and the reasons for remaining have on
= - G s,s,targ9nger by time. A State by Sc
cannot change its los3aasFFiigh tsa right acknowledged,
associated With the other StattS Stattsn must remain
cessity of its situation twill have oas ~. ibe The
rights it has tho power to maintain. The
law of nations is of little avail to small
can make no calculations upon It's independ-
ence. There are no limits to the encroach
ments Of power but power. If aState as
sumes that It's rights are sacrificed by the
power Of the federal government, when it has
the guarantees of the constitution, how viii
I it fare when it has no such guarantees tt
plead? Will State be treated with moro
consideration out of the Union than in it.
4 If the federal authorities arc unscrupuloui
and tyrannical toward States they are bounC
to respect by the solemn obligations Of oficia
oaths, will they not be less regardful Of right
4 which have no such guarantees?
These considerations will induce all sant
men to adhere to the Union; torectify abuses
1 if they exist; never to give up the ship Wills
there Isl plank left. If wrongs exist, righ
them. The ballot.box is the means to cor
rect evils, and the power is not exhausted
: We believe that sense of justice viii pre-
1 vail in the great majority of these States; t
it, let the appeal be made against politica
. wrongs. A few failures viii not discourag
the brave, and drive them to oremedicsa thou
: sand times worse than the disease has yet be
come, or than it ever will become, as we fe1
; vently hope. We DO not surrender the righ
of secession; but it is right to be used onl
when revolution would be advisable
5 We do not apprehend that secession wi
| ever be resorted to under any deliberate ca
culation Of the political advantages. Th
threats of force. may provoke extreme mea
: ures; they can only do evil. Disembarra;
the subject from any such theory of govern
, mcnt, and the main incentive to secessio
t viii be taken away.
The primitive Republican., 1851-12-11

80. - S
py nodanger awed by no presence, & shrink
ing from no responsibility, he moves before
Us like some grand embodiment Of power.
Ihenations heaye around him and kings turn
pale IN his presence. Bands Of conspirators
swear neither to eat Or drink till they have
siam him; rulers and priests combine against
l3flni u i, and people stone him; yet oyerthe din
S.o;ea & 9oP7ffiiet and storm of violence, his
- :. sl u 'o..9 rises clear and distinct as
trumpet call, as he stIn-ss'I.
him crucifed Thewhip IS lifhes iais. oli.lsS 1ny
till the blood starts with every blow, and 4nsA th5
his manged body IS thrown into 4 dungeon;
but at midnight you hear that same calm,
strong voice which has shaken the world,
poured forth in hymn Of praise to God, and
10! an earthquake rocks the prison to its foun-
dations; the manacles fall from the hands Of
Ithecaptives, the bolts withdraw of themselves,
and the massive doors swing back on their
hinges.
| One cannot point to a single spot in his
career, where he faltered a moment, OF gave
way to odiscouragenentor or fear. Through all
his perilous life, he exhibited the same. In
trepidityof character and lofty spirit. With
AIIo ~ % s11AGu Ol ISs95lOuS NC OAu tdG hGA vi
ordinary mortals, and kindlng on glories, il
was not permitted him to reveal, he pressed
forward to an incorruptible crown, fadeless
kingdom. And then his death, how inde.
scribably sublime Napoleon, dying in the
midst of the midnight storm, with the last
words that fell from his lips a battle cry, and
his passing spirit watching in its delirium the
torn heads Of his mighty columns, as they
disappeared in the smoke of the conflict, is {
sight that awes and startles us. But behold
Paul also, a war worn veteran, battered witt
many scar though in spiritual warfare
looking back, not with alarm, but transport
gazing not on the earth, but on heaven
Hear his calm serene voice ringing over the
storms and connections of life: 4 am nov
ready to be offered, and the time of my de
parture is at hand. have fought a goo(
fight, / have finished my course, there is laiC
up for me a crown Of Righteousness. N
shouts of foemen, nor smoke OF. carnage o
battle surrounded his spirit struggling to b
free; but troops of shining angels, the smil
of God, and the songs of the redeemed
these guarded him and welcomed him home
The primitive Republican., 1851-12-11
From the Louisville (Ky.) Democrat,
The Right of Secession.

The right Of a State to secede, and the
rights of a State after it has seeded, are ve-
~ different things. The States voluntarily
entered the Union after an able discussion of I
its advantages and disadvantages. The fear
Of the opposition was that the federal gov
ernment had toomuch power; that under the |
constitution it possessed the means to absorb
within itself all the powers reserved TO the
States, and become in the end, not.a Repub-I
lie with limited powers, but a consolidated
despotlsm Of majority 1t IS democratic
principle that majority should rule where
there Is community of interests; but 1T is
obvious that, IN a country as extended as ours,
there can be a community of interests IN al
few things, and therefore 1t is not reasonable
nor democratic thai the arb aly WilIof ANA
jority should hay unlimited control. Noone
would contend that a majority Of Indiana
should govern Kentucky, or that the major
aity Of kentucky shenld govern Indiana.
but Is not worth while to discuss so
splain g point. le lierest typo n politics
understsI1i lbs 5s. the importance ef the
su bject IS not now &C. :
q L that Congress should have power to do
was attempted to be specified il the federal
oonstltutlon onstrue that instrument
strictly, and perhaps no improper encraacll4
lment upon State ights can take place. But
the virtue 81 all written cons tutions must
depend upon tho wisdom ana irtue of the
living power hat inteIpfets and executes
diem can hafd See b adYanee what
WrItten cons ion become ID practice.
lIne chaag tien con itutions aud It
has ehanged the COZ litntI on 0f the nited
States Ihe tendency "a consolidation can
not be ais used lel stal looking ten
deneg Had tie area d this mon lei in-
ed what was when bic con ution V
formed, is interests ould net be So Divers
fed and the evils of the ofify WI
of the majority would not So Had
the tsanseis 81 that ane the
sst eaIe tent s. be emf aeod intle nion they
Woula age been even nd
tee he tede ess power
ill theiI pos be ua Sac task .
atlng he changes s. tleir situation
Ana alng oI is nece Ais
subject IS have ena hs
laEe e power tendency o tax
pIoll ot dem ApQn loca
and ees, are p9
teri o were true isl
% force
md
Estate
iu pon
A oa 9pInI
AA eA men en a4
The primitive Republican., 1851-12-11
Awful Tragedy.

A mournful event has occurred in our town,
and our citizens have again been startled with
a violent death in their midst With pain
andreluctancew werecord the affair. Aworthy
and distressed family must be tortured by a
public announcement Of deed Of blood com
mitted by Sen and Brother Upon our
town must rest the stigma of the commission
of such a deed in it, and the escape of a man
charged with the commission of the deed.
On the night ofthe Istinst., about s o'clock
Jos. Cock Jr. and Wm. j. Saunderson had j
slight alteration, when the former obtained
a pistol and shot the latter, the ball striking
the chin and ranging up into his head, caus-
ing his death in few minutes. Mr. Cock
then mounted his hourse and fed; and has
not since been heard of SIR Saunderson
brother of the deceased, has offered reward
of five hundred dollars for his arrest.
A. w Goodrich summohd a jury ofinquest
on the 2dinstant., who, after examining into
the facts, charged Joseph Cock Jr., with vii
full murder in taking the life of said W j
Saunderson. Holy Spftags j Je8cr80Rian.