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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

No COMFORT FoR BEEKMAE.-Tbe Hartford
C0srant. National Wing" paper, thus settles
the Constitutional csvil:
The election Of Hamilton Fish is the principal
event 10 be noted in Nst0 York. Mr.. Beekmsn
Unprotected against il as O breach Of the Consti
tenon. Ii seems absurd idea, v here the Con
,ptution Of the United States gives to the Legs.
stures Of the States Toe election Of Senator, ac
soTding az they mag decide. to assert that an cleo
non Of Senator is unconstitutional when done
UNDER the very act Of the majority Of that body"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24
The Dinner to MIR. llacrsa dy.

The dinner to M Macready on March l, was a
splendid affair About 600 gentemen, including
the most distinguished men Of letters and artists
and several members of the diplomatic corps, were
present. Sir Z. Bulwer Lytton took the Chair
Speeches were made by the Chairman, Mr. Dick
ems Chevslier BuDsen, Mr. John Forster, Sir q.
Rastlake, Mr. Tbackersy, Mr.. Charles Kenble
srdotbers. Mr.. Forster read the following Son
net. sent for the occasion by Mr.. Tennyson'
Farewell, MacTesdy, since 10 night we ptrti
Unbalanced tbUndeTE often have confessed
Tby power " eli used 10 move the puollc ofeesA
we ibst The with one voice, and ron he heArI
Ehrtwell MacTe sdy since his night we part
Go lake thiue bOnoTs home RANK win me pest
Gs,rick ard sisieier kemb'e. and the rest
Who made 3 nation puIeI through heir ar
Thireisit thst our Drama cid not die
Nor flicker down 10 brsinless Psnionime,
And hose gilt gsucE men-chidren SWARM 20 Zee
Farewell MscFeaoy morsl grave, SUD linei IT,.
Our Sbsispeares b snd and universal eye Inoe,
DWells pleased, through twice hundred years VI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24
miscellaneous.

The death of Marshal Dode, one of the great
celebrities Of the Imperial Dynasty, has LETT va
cal cy in the highest military rank which will most
probably be filled up by General Encelmans, al
though it is understood that the Prince Louis Ma
poleon is most anxious TO reward General Oudi-
not for bis services at Rome by comforting upon
him this much coveted post. The MoniteuT con-
tans lists of old soldiers Of the Republic, upon
whom, since the commencement OF the year, the
President has thought proper to bestow the order
Of the Legion of Honor.
The complete restoration to health of the Count
de Chambord is the subject of considerable re.
ioicing two or three of the most distinguished
Leeitimists have given balls on the happy occa
sion; they have been of splendid character
houses that have not been opened since 1880 have
this season been filed with fashionable company.
One excellent thing hat hss occurred is, the ex-
ample they have set of ration al hours of amuse-
ment. Ore noble dukes invitation to dance
ZION was completely emptied OF IT'S guess.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

q, MoysSs Line, Office Is Reitt w.roA DIAM
ouEBEc-Bsr % s5 Their Ssi delightful SPriog mornings
w" SlSoosrEEiL-sprng mornings wind n W. 'h'r' S'i
bar. % IS. ,...-, s,,,no r,orning. tler &C.
$780, A most delightful morning snow nearly al
sPrs,t1SsToN-A very lovely morning wind NJ w e'
vH,rrnArL-A beautiful, sunny, spring morning wino
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24
D..,rur,,op of r Vessel by Fire.

BALTiMOkE, SsiuTday MsI'H q
Tho bark Wsldron. of Boston, from Bait more,
,v;,b Cnmberland Coal. was destroyed by
svs caused by spontaneous combustion oi the
Tslklapd Islands.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24
=, telegraph to the Ssw-YOrk TriSun''
THE shipwrcck ut the Bast.

BosTON, Saturday,, Mafch z
The schooner vulture, arrived at Providence,
al. In with the fragments OF the unknown snlp
rrecked of Nontaak. and picked up t"o uAs
D D.;It 4 with the fork Inspectors ntme as
Psn As could be deciPhered S for the first letter
vi chic" for the last four also, two bales OF
soston marked in diamond.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

FURTHER POsTPoNED.-The eXamina-
ton on Friday Of John +. Cryder and James Mckay,
charged with obtain M boGcs 10 value OF SOS zoo FROM
the agent Of the Nj waukee and Mississippi Railroad Co
BY false representations was further po,poned until 10
morrow M coneoueuce Of The absence Of Mr. Van Buren,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

Dotncs Of ParIiament-Papai Aegrsssio"S'
The House Of Lords was occupied during the
adjournment with divorce cases On AhufsuAy
the obj the Ministry were asked Tor explahs'
lions about the Kafir War.
Sir George Grey stated in the Commons tne
notifications the Ministry now propose 10 'ne
bill against Papsl sggressons. ,.,..
He frat alluded TO Lord Stanley PROPOSE. .HS'
the subject should be dealt with by iesous'o :.
of both houses, aud said that he dld NOT 1nlns
would be the best course. Rs II could DOT nesJ 80
ire of law. while il could not be passed wiIhous
involving the same debate as would take pisce %
q hill nor could he concur IN the proposal Iol i.
reference TO a committee OF inquiry Nel1ue.
copld the Government assent TO the exclusion =,
Ireland from the operation Of the bill. This "ouu
be t.citly admitting that the authority Q, 1ne
Queen " as less IN Ireland than that Of the rope
In comtoittee IL would DO proposed to omit rom
the bin the second and third clauses, which Fea'eu
70 the subjects Of requests, and Ia certain cases
10 ordiI stion a. COLLATION.. The oil would, tnen
be parliamentary declaration that the authority
pr5er which tites had been atsumed was oAe
v bich TIE country repudlated. AT the same time
be did not look 10 acts of parliament ioF Sne Sc
curity Of the Protestant religion IL hso never
been intended 20 include the Scotch EP,ScoPAt
Church but in introducing words to the effect OIL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

STABBED IN THE STREET.-A young
man named Oliver Ferris residing at the corner of Ton p
Aims and Rvington ste, s'abped IN eDeancy near
Tompkins-st on Thursday tight The knife entered his
breas near the hest and his wound is considered very
dangerous He was taken by policeman 10 his residence
when surgical aid was procured. The YiDaiu who
mited the act escaped and lie unknown.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

SUICIDE AND INQUEsT.--The Coroner
Friday held an inquet 81 Mansin ST. upon tle body
ofEhzabeh Perry II rs years Of age, who commI,ed
suicide BY taking lsucRnuW. Verdict accordingly, Tho
cause Of The commisaiOn Of the act was not leaned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-24

COMPLAINT DISMISSED. Mr.. Isaac AL
exGnder against whom charge Of fsse pretenses wa'
preferred on Thursday, Friday examined and ooa
oAble acquitted The magistrate deciding that no ohsnse
bad be- committed
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
Anecdote of an Indian Preacher.

In former times, one OF the preachers of
the Mohegan Indians, situated on the banks
Of ,he Thames, between Norwich and New.
London, America, was preaching on the
language Of Solomon - Cast thy bread
upon the waters. for thou shalt 6nd il after
meny days.-Ecclcs. xI, l. To illustrate his
subject, and enforce the duty of benevolence,
ne related circumstance connected with
ms early days A certain man was going
from Norwich TO New-London with a loaded
team on attempting to ascend the hill
where Indian lives, he found his team could
not draw his load he came to Indian and
got him to help him with his oxen. After
he got up, he asked the Indian what was to
pay. Indian told him to do as much for
somebody else. Some lime afterwards, tho
Indian wanted a canoe he went up Shetuc-
ket River, found a tree and made him one.
When he got il cone, he could not get it to
the river. Accordingly, he went TO man,
and offered him all the money he had, il he
would 60 and draw il to the river for him.
The man said he would 60. After getting
TO the river, Indian offered 10 pay him.
No. said the man = don't you recollect SO
long ago helping man up the hill by your
house 2 Yes We'll, | am the man !;
there, take your canoe and 90 home' So
find il alter many days
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
Development of the Lungs.

Tha following commendabe hints are
from DIR. Fuchs last work -
Much has been said and written upon diet,
eating and drinking, but do not recoIect
ever noticing a remark in any writer upon
breathing or the manner of breathing
Multludes, and especially ladies' in easy
circumstances, contract a vicious and des-
trucllve mode OF breathing. They suppress
their breathing, aud contract the habit of
short, quick breathing, not carrying the
breath half way down the chest and scarcely
expanding the lower portions of the chest at
all. LacIng The bottom of the chest also
greatly increases this evil, and confirms
bad habit of breathing. Children that move
dbout great deal IN the open air, and in no
way laced, breathe dep and full at The bot
tom of the chest, and every part Of it. So
also with most out door laborers, aud persons
who take great deal OF exercise in the oIen
ar, because the lungs give us the power of
action and the more exercise we take, espec.
ally out of doors, the larger the lungs
become, and the less liable to disease In
all occupations that require standing, keep
The person straight. If at table, let it be
high, nearly raised up to the arm pits so as
not TO require you TO sioop you will find
your employment much easier mot one half
SO fatIguIpg whilst the form Of the chest
and the symmetry of the figure will remain
perfect. You will notice that great many
tall ladies' stoop, while great many short
ones are straight. THIS happens, presume
from the table at which they sit, or work,
or occupy themselves, o. study, being
of medium height, far too low for tall
person, and about right for short ONE
This should be carefully corrected and guar
ded against, SO that each lady may occupy
herself at a table TO suit her, and thus prevent
the possibility or necessity Of STOPPING.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
A Girl in Pantaloons.

fine, tall, buxom young person. with
'soe black eve, aud jet-black hair dressed
in the iull rig of n man n-of-war's man, was
charged with one of the H divisions of police
under the following circumstances
The officer stated that on Saturday morn
ing while on duty in the neighborhood OF
Spilals6eld, between two and three O'Clock,
his altention was attracted TO the person I
the bar. and to another person also dressed
as sailor. Perceivlng their quick step.
and their apparent desire to escape his
notice, he. after watching them for some
time, resolved on questioning them but they
seemed determined otherwise, and started
off, running at an extraordinary speed
When called on to stop, they separated, and
he was only enabled TO gel hold OF defendant,
who seemed very excited, and refused to
answer his questions. Suspecting that stolen
properly was concealed about the party's
clothes, witness expressed his intention TO
search, a declaration which made the sup
posed young tar open his mouth. 81 hope
you wont search me-" said the defendant
am a respectable man my name is
SnOoks.' The officer was not to be diverted
from his purpose, and he ordered the Young
fellow TO turn ont his pockets, but he did NOT
seem 10 know where TO find them. Under
the belief that something bulky lay beneath
the jacket, he pulled it open, and, to his
great aslonishment, the first thing he placed
his hand on was a pair OF stays. The secret
was out, and the fair sailor was conveyed TO
the station house 10 account for her conduct
before his worship. D-tendat, who stood
with her head hanging down. and apparently
very much ashamed OF the notice she attrac-
ted during the policeman's statement, was
with much difficulty induced to account for
the disguise in which she was found. 1t
appears that her name is Mary Ann Steers.
dress. maker who resides with her parents.
A few weeks back, a cousin came home
from sea; and having on Friday been making
merry with messmate, got intoxicated and
went to bed. Miss Steers and her sister then
availed themselves of the discarded clothes.
Metamorphosed, they started off to have
some fun with two female acquaintance !;
but having stopped longer than they intended,
they were compelled to brave The midnight
watch, and hence her unpleasant appearance
before the bench.
The magistrate inquired if The constable
made inquiries into the truth of this state
ment. but the officer said il was the first he
had heard of it, and by directions started on
to inquire. Miss Steers was under the
necessity of waiting in the open court the
observed Of all observers, until It was ascer-
tanned that she had spoken the truth. Her
cousin, the sailor, was at home and kicking
his heels in bed, waiting for his togs.' Tho
young female was pretty well lectured on
the improperly of her conduct, and ordered
to be discharged. She hurried out Of court,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
0lden Time in Massachusetts,.

In 1927, there were but thirty ploughs in
all Massachusetts, and the use OF these agri-
cultutial implIments was not familiar 10 all
the planters. From the annals of Salem it
appears that in that year il was agreed by
the town to grant Richard Hutchinson twen-
ty acres of land, in addition TO his share, on
condition he set up ploughing.'
In 1879. A sumptuary oct OF the General
Court prohibited short sleeves, and required
the garments to be heightened 80 as to cover
the arms and wrists, and required reformation
in immoderate great breeches, knots of rib
bons, broad shoulderbands and tayies silk
roses, double cuffs and ruffs.
In l647. The court order, that if any
Young man attempt 10 address n young wo-
man without the consent of their parents, or
in case Of their absence, at the County Court,
he shall he fined { for The first offence, f1O
for the second and be imprisoned for the
third.
In 1649. Matthew Stanley was tried for
drawing in the affections of John Tarbox's
daughter without The consent of her parents,
convicted, and fined E Isl fees IS, Sd. Three
married wemen were fined 5s. each for
scoIdDg,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
Population Of the U. States.

Although the official cencus returns have
not yet been published, we can estimate with
great accuracy, the number Of persons living
in the country on the first of January, 1850
The increase since lS40, we believe has been
greater than was anticipated by the most
sklful staisticians, but it is easily accounted
for when we reflect upon the tide Of mmi-
grafton which has been so steadily flowing
in upon US during the past few years.
In 1899 the Union consisted Of seventeen
States with a population oi 4,S29,S2I and
45l, ,424 square miles OF land, or nine persons
to a square mile.
In 1900 there were twenty States, with
population of 5,305, ,040, and an area OF
572,O22 square miles, or s persons to square
mile.
In 1910 there we're tweniy-four States,
with 4 population Of 1899 Ala, and an
area of 7S3, 594 square miles, or 9 persons to
square mile.
In 1920 there were twenty.seven States.
with population of 9,735,l9l, and an area
of $40 3l4 square miles, or ten persons 10 a
square mile.
In 1880 there were twenty-seven States,
with population Of 1886, ,020. and an area
Of 6463l4 square miles, or 13 persons 10
square mile.
In 1040 there were tweniy-nins States,
with population Of II, ,n6s .666, and an area
Of 1894 square miles, or IA persons 10 a
square mile.
We have now thirty-one States. contain.
ing population (by es,imate) of q. ,6O7,
and an area Of 1,9l3.l22 square miles, or
IL persons to square mile.
The table of the population of the different
States presents very curious, very Interesting,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
Courage of Sailors.

In an account of a tremendous hurricane
at sea, written by passenger in the brig,
in letter to the Tribune, occurs passage
worth remembering BY those who are en-
dowing hospitals 'The behavior Of the sea.
men throughout this storm excited my won
der aud admiration they exhibited cool
and lofty courage. which is never seen amid
the shock of armies and the thunder of bat
tie. The courage of the soldier is not to be
compared to the death-defying heroism Of
the seaman. In one case death is met in
hot blood and in the excitement of battle
in the other he is calmly confronted for
hours or days. For whole days the seaman
stands with one foot in a watery grave with
out murmur or sign of fear. He endures
a horrible suspense, more than a thousand
sudden deaths. He stands upon the deck
of his ships, cheek by jowl with the grim
tyrant and he does not shudder or turn pale
in his company. The sailor is hero they
are heroes as n class. A brighter day must
dawn for such men their generosity, their
fidelity, and their athdefying bravery
must be acknowledged and their virtue
must be rewarded
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24

and very startling results. The onward
march of some of them has been nothing
less than astounding, and were it not thai
figures do not lie, the fact would be incredi-
BILE. Ten years ago, Wisconsin had popu-
lation Of 81 900, now 175.OOO! The great.
est absolute increase has been 10 the State Of
Ohlo, now 2150,000. in 1910 10000
IN, me greatest relative increase has been in
Wisconsin: California we regard as an
Acepuonai case, otherwise she shows the
greatest relative increase-of more Than two
M'1usaha .,;us per cent. in two years. Her popu.
- now not much under 200. 900.
PROBABLY. The smallest absolute increase
mas been in Delaware, now 90 O4O7. IL 1s4C,.
1S.OS5. The smallest rela,ivs ,ncra..s T..
bee been in Vermont, now 3l4. .332, in Is4O 29l..
2lo. The slave Stales, show a populeiion
OF about 9,6o0,00O in round hunters IN
lS40 it was 7,222,000. There are n III m
2O,O00.O00 of whites in round numbers. ,bor,
50O,O 600 free persons of color, and 3, 100 OCO
slaves Western World.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24

IDLENEss.-I have heard talk Of the pleas
ures of Idleness, yet it is my own firm belief
that no one ever yet took pleasure in it,
Mere idleness is the most disagreeable state
Of existance, and both body and mind are
continually making efforts to escape from il.
Ii has been said that idleness is The parent of
mischief which is very true but mischief
itself is merely an attempt TO escape from
the dreary vacuum Of idIeness. There are
many tasks and occupations which man is
unwilling to perform, but let no one think
that he is therefore in love with idleness
he turns to something which is more agreea-
ble to his inclinations. and doubtless more
suited to his nature but he is not in love
with idleness. A boy may play the truant
from school because he dslikes books and
study but, depend upon it, he intends doing
something the whie-to go fishing, or per-
haps to take walk and who knows but
that from each excursion both body and
mind may derive more benefit than from
books and school Many people 60 to sleep
TO escape from itleness the Spaniards do
and according to the French account, John
Bull the squire, hangs himself in the month
OF November but the French, who are very
sensible people, attributes the action une
grande enrie de sa descnnyer > he wishes 10
be doing something, say they, and having
nothing better to do, has recourse TO the
cord.-George Borro,o's Lorenyo.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24

and all, for the taxes, and guess own tha,
are public institution, and you won't imprison
man in his own house, reckon
This was said with an air of drunken pravi-
ty that made it irresistably lndicrous. The
sheriff dragged him off, however, and the next
day when he was sober, he made a proper
apology, and was forgiven. Equally ludi-
crous scenes have occurred among this free and
easy people, enough 10 fill volume, but the
class of men who were the actors, are rapidly
disappearing, and in all the towns of ten OF
twelve years growth, there are now good
lawyers, good public buildings, and respecta
courts, though conducted with none of tha, i'm
posing ceremony you see in Canada, or ever
in New England.-Journal, &anstead, Cana
dd East
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24
In and after the Honey Moon.

When Hon. Truman Smith, Senator from
Connecticut, returned to Washington with
his youthful, accomplished Alabama wife,
somebody asked him how many slaves she
had. Only one,' said Truman, bowling
low, and placing his hand upon his heart
only one, who is proud to be her slave
That was very good. A correspondents of
the Nelc York Herald give. a supplemental of
anecdote of month later. On the night
that the platform gave way at Washington
circus, Mr.. Smith was present with his
young wife. and it is said that when the
crash came, he ran for the door, leaving the
wife TO shift for hersef. Another lady OBJ
serving it, remarked, pointing 10 the honora.
BILE senator Look ! look there goes q
fugitive slaver Time i. great consoler Of
the afflicted. and also great emancipater
of slaves.-Albany Atlas.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24

bring. In the meantime, farewell-anC should
you happen to visit my district across the bor-
der, | shall be happy to extend to you a true
Scottish hospitality . t..
On this, Willie applied spur and whip to the
! fleet steed, and in few minutes was out of the
wood, and entirely beyond the reach of the
hlghwayman. When Willie had time 10 con-
slider the matter, he fonnd valice behind the
saddle, which, he had no doubt was crammed
with spoils of robbery nor was he mistaken,
for, on examination, 1t contained great guam
tlty of gold, and other precious articles. The
highwayman, on opening Willie's bag, found
1t filled with old buttons and other trash His
| indignation knew no bounds he swore and vo-
clferated, and stamped with his feet, but all to
no purpose; he had been outwitted BY the willy
Scot, and, artful as he was, he had met with
one more artful still.
The Scottish nobleman won the bet, and the
affair made great noise for many long year
Daring men of this description were found in
every part of the kingdom, frequentng the dark
woods, the thick hedges, and the ruinous build
lngs by the waysde; and, what is remarkable,
these desparadoes were conventionally held in
high repute, and were deemed heroes. In the
time OF Charles II, when the English thorough
fares were so infested with such adverturers,
we find that one Claude Duval highwayman,
while he was a terror to all men, was at the
same time true gallant in the esteem of all the
ladies'. He was as popular and renowned as
the greatest chieftains of his age; and, when
he was at length apprehended, danes of high
rank visited him in prison, and, with tears, in
terceded for his life; and after his execution,
the corpse lay in state, with all the pomp Of
escutcheons, wax-lghts, black hangngs and
mntes.' The order of society in the times to
which we refer was vastly different from what
it is now. Mems habits and moral sentiments
were then of the lowest grade; but thanks TO
the clearer light and better teachings of Chris
tianity, the condition of all classes is vastly el-
evated. The Gospel has effected the commu-
nifty infinitely more than all law and social
regulations otherwise could have accomplished
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-24

A MADMAN's ARA mailman was COM
veyed from Rye 10 Bedlam. They slept IN
the borough, and he suspected wlther ihey
Were taking him. He rose before sunrise,
went to Bedlam, and told there that the next
day he should bring them patient, but
that iu order 10 lead him willingly, he had
been persuaded that am mad, according
" shall come as the madman. He will be
very outrageous when you seize him, but you
must clap on straight waistcoat.' Accord
uglv the sane man was imprisoned, and the
Iunatic returned home. He entered room
full of his relations and friends, told the story
with exceeding glee, and Immediately relaPs.
ed into his madness. The other man had
straight waistcoat for about tour days before
he was exchanged.-Soathey's Commonplace
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