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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Trial for Murder.

The examination of James Roberts, of Web
ster, upon charge of the murder of Margaret
Hamilton, an idiotic pauper, belonging to that
town, was commenced in Lewiston on Wednesa
day last. The facts of the case, as we learn
from the Lewiston Falls journal, are briefly as
follows
"Said pauper died on the first day of
February, at The house of James Roberts, in
said town, said Roberts having had the charge
of her for the year past. Soon after her death,
rumor became rife that said Margaret had been
Ill treated and that her death was occasioned
by this cause. A coroner's nry was accord
lngly summoned, and on the 18th day from her
death, she was exhumed, and on the next day
post mortem examination was made BY Drs.
Millett, Kilbourn and Cutter, and from their
representation, and from the examination of
other witnesses, a verdict was rendered TO the
effect that the said deceased has not been prop
erly and comfortably clad that said deceased
during the present winter has been obliged to
sleep in cold and unfinished chamber, insult
able for any human being, with paucity of
bedclothes insufficient to keep her warm and
comfortable; that said deceased has not been
furnished with suitable and sufficient food dur
ing the time she has been living at the house of
said Roberts. The said jurors further find that
in consequence of said i'll treatment, exposure
TO cold and want of fire, since the said Marga-
ret has lived in the family of said Roberts, her
dccease has been occasioned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

NRw MOVEMENT. MIR. Richard Hildreth, one
of the editors of the Commonwealth, has COM
menced an action against the Boston Courier,
claiming FIVE thousand dollars damages, for
injury done to his professional character, in
the report of Eizur Wright's examination be-
fore the United States Commissioner.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

NAvAL-The verdict in Commodore Jones
case, is that he be suspended for five years
half that time without pay, chiefly for specula-
ting with the public money in golc dust. The
President approves the judgement.
The Norfolk Beacon of the 18th says Com.
modore Sloat transferred The command of the
navy yard yesterday to Commodore Siringham
the new commandment, who was received with
the usual hoDors and salute.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

O. We learn by a private letter from oul
correspondent -. T. Co. that Capt. Hum
phrey Randall, of Bowdonham, died on the
road from Sacramento to the mines, of cholera,
in October last This information he received
from person who was with Capt. R. at the
time of his DEATH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

LF Those Ladi es' Rubber Boots, sold at
the low piice of $3.50 by Mr.. Roberts, are the
finest things for this season of the year we have
ever seen. Every lady should have pair
They will save ten times the price in doctor
bills, in single year. We have no doubt oft.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

u We hope to present our readers with
another communication from our Oregon cor
respondent next week. These communications
we are happy to perceive, are looked for with
interest by our numerous readers
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

A Compliment to Bath Ship Buidus-We
understand the owners Of the fine ship Trop-
ic," in New Bedford Mass, were so well
pleased with her construction in regard 10 mod
ell and finish, that they have become parties in
the ordering of three more, one or two of which
are already in process of building. Messrs.
Trufant & Drummond are the builders.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

The LADIES kEEPsAkE-This is the title
of new monthly published by John S. Tay-
lor, New York, and edited by Rev. Ashael
Abbott. This magazine differs in some res
poets, from any heretofore published. The ed
itor says
His purpose is to produce a repository Of
Literature and Art that shall be worthy Of the
rising genius of our country; and while its
range of topics will be sufficiently wide, yet
every thing frivolous and trifing, every thing
the least repugnant to rational pety, to true
delicy, or pure taste, will be excluded from its
pages
No. l of this magazine is embellished with
several steel plate engravings. Terms 81 a
year, (free of postage.)
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

q The lecture on Soap, on Thursday eve
ming last, by the New England Soap Man, was
listened TO with good deal of interest His
ready wit and eloquent praises of his article of
traffic, was followed by roars of laughter the
entire evening. We understand he gives an
other lecture here soon.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

Hon. Jesse d. Bright, who has recently been
reelected U. S. Senator from Indiana, receiv-
ing every democratic vote, in letter 10 the
democratic convention holden at Syracuse, n.
", in July, 1913, wrote the memorable sen
tence which has gone into proverb; g Here
Arnold in war, Van Buren, in politics."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

C The prospectus of the Boston Journal,
to which we alluded last week, was by mistake
omitted Ii will be found in another column.
Will Messrs. Sleeper & Rogers favor us
with their dailyl
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

. Elizur Wright, editor of the Common
wealth newspaper, was examined last week
upon charge of aiding in the rescue of Shad-
rack, the alleged fugitive. ip Boston and or
dered to recognize in the sum Of two thousand
dollars, with surety for their appearance at the
district court of the United States, next to be
holden in Boston, the Sd Tuesday of March
next, Several others have been arrested.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

FATAL ACCIDENT AT MoNRoE.-Mr. w.
H. Page, while hauling load Of wood on a
sled, with a spirited young horse, was killed
under the following circumstances. The
horse taking fright, ran about half mile,
dragging Mr.. p. who held the reins. When
opposite A. Staffords, the horse turned to run
into the stable and the sled Slowing with.
great force, TANNED MIR. P. between il and
The sgn.post and SO severely injured him thai
he died in twelve hours.-Betaa Signal. \
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

- Jane Lothrop was convicted on Satur-
day, the 18th inst, at the Municipal Court in
Rockland, for keeping house of ill-ame in
that town, and sentenced to thirty days impris-
onment In the county Jail.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

g Read the story on our first page, emit
tied g Mrs. Washington Potts" 1t is one OF
the best tales ever written.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

FIRE.-The house of Mr.. Wm. Hunter in
Topsham, was destroyed by fire on Saturday
last, together with portion of the furniture
The beds and bedding in the chambers were
consumed, as was also most of the clothing of
the family. and about $50 in money. The
fire originated in a defect in the chimney
Loss, about SI200-no insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

81 A man named Pecht, at Hollidaysburg,
Pa, killed his daughter with a Ratchet, and
before the murder was discovered, he drowned
himself
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

r Mr.. Webster told the senators on Mon
day that unless prompt and vigorous measures
were taken in relation TO the Boston riot, he
would resign in twenty-four hours. The pres
ident has ordered company of U. S. marines
10 Boston and called for state troops. cabi-
net meeting was held on the subject Feb. 81.
1t was reported that Charlestown navy yard is
to be the depot Of fugitive slaves and rioters,
and that marines are 10 guard them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

u The fugitive slave case in Cincinnati
was settled decisively by the slave herself
The counsel had closed their speeches, and the
Judge said he would give his opinion in the
morning. At this moment, says the Cincinna-
ii Gazette, the woman stepped forward to the
Judge and said" want TO go home with my
master. | can't fool away all dis time. Let
me 60" The judge said Go''-and she
- ,r1nlf -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

u The official returns Of the recent census
Of the United States have not as vet all been
made to the proper department. Enough how
ever has been done to show that the population
of the U. States and Territories falls little short
of %, 200, 900 souls. The following list ex-
hibits the order in which the several States
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
q The Philadelphia Bulletin, in speaking

q The Philadelphia Bulletin, in speaking
Of the late mob in Boston, says
"The Bostonans wink now at these things,
because they sympathize with fugitives; but TO-
morrow others may engage in riots, for other
causes, and what will they say then, We
have had experience of these things in Phla-
delphia, and can assure the Bostonians that, in
the prompt suppression Of riot, no matter under
what pretence it comes, lies the only safeguard
for law and order. If mans conscience is
TO excuse him for violating the law, then we
shall have violations as numerous rs are mems
consccnces, and 10 what anarchy would not
that lead =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

Mr.. BENroN.-It would appear, from the
following, from correspondent of the N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser, that Mr.. Benton re-
tires from the senate poor. Speaking of his
defeat on the California Land Bill, this writer
says;
But Mr.. Benton did not succeed The SEN
ate were indsposed TO yield 10 his arguments,
and consequently voted down, not only the bill
he originally presented but every amendment
he subsequently submitted. Let me observe in
Justice to the honorable senator, that there was
merit in number of his suggestions. The
honorable senator will now retire vanquished
on all sides, WITH what few public functional
ries retained in Office thirty years can say,
poverty as his heritage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

HoLDEN's MAGAZINE for March is received
An excellent number For sale at Stearns.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

RIVER AND HARBoR BlLL-This bin, pass
ed by congress on Tuesday, appropriates S2o,-
600 for the brcakwater at Great Point, Mass ;
New Bedford, $4,000; Provincetown, 81 )
500 Portland Me-, $50 900 Falmouth Mass.
1880; Cobscork Bay, Me-, $1,000; Sea
wall, Great Brewster, SIS, 900.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

ated those notions which are so deadly oppos-
ed to the prosperity and welfare of the State,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Census of Lincoln County.

The Age publishes the census of Maine for
1910 and 1850. We copy below the census
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

Commissioners 10 the Worlds Fdr.-We
are informed that the Governor and Council
now in session, have appointed the following
named gentlemen, as commissioners TO repre-
sent Maine at the great Fair in London =
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
Hon. SPENCER .Iarnnoin.

A Geographic despatch apprises us that Hon.
Spencer Jarnagin, formerly Senator of the U.
States from Tennessee, died of cholera at Mem
phis, in thar State on the 24h uIt
MIR. Jarnrgin's Senatorial career was chiefly
distinguished by very elaborate speech which he
delivered against the annexation of Texas, and by
his course at the time of the passage of the tariff
or 1916. 1t will be remembered that the Legisla-
ture of Tennessee having adopted resolutions in
favor of repeating the law of 1912 Mr.. Jarnagin
considered himself imperatively instructed When
the vote came to be taken, however, he declined
to vote, for the purpose of forcing Vice President
Dallas to decide the question. there being an equal
number of votes for and against the new act Mr.
Dallas voted in the affirmative, and thus the pre-.
sent tariff was established. We expressed the
opinion, at the time, that Mr. Jarnagin paid undue
Difference to the accidental predominance OF the
Democratic party in the Legislature of his State
and this opinion has been fully confirmed by sub
sequent manifestations of public sentiment. Since
1886 Tennessee elected the Hon. John Bell te
the Senate, and gave her electoral vote for Taylor
and Fillmore. Had Mr.. Jarnagin voted agains,
the repeal of the tariff act of 1912, it would now
be the law of the land
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
DEATH OF GEN. ARBUCKLE.

Intelligence has been received OF the death OF Briga.
der General Matthew Arbucke, of the United States
Army, at Fort Smith Arkansas, on the 18th inst Gen
A. OF tie oldest and most me rorous officers
Of our army. He born in Boteourt county, Vrei.
mia, about the year l772, and nearly eighty years
age the time of his death. He was the son of the
gallant officer OF the same NAME who, before The Rev
oluon, defeated Logan the mouth of the Kama
wha He entered the army before the beg inning of The
present century, and served in the war with Great Bri
tain and in the Seminole campaign under Jackson and
Games, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In
March, 1920, he was made Colonel of the 7th regi-
ment ofinfantry, which his rank in the line at the
time OF his death. In 1880 he received the brevet OF
Brigadier General Although General Arbuckle has
not had the fortune to acquire much fame in the field
to his country are not to be underrated-
For more than thirty years he has had the command
of the department of which Fort Gibson is the he ad-
arters, in which capacity he has had to perform du-
ties OF the most difficult and delicate character The
numerous powerful tribes of Indians established in
that country by the Government have been kept in the
most admirable order by his management and thew
have learned to respect the government whose au-
thorty has been represented by combining so
many of the qualities of the good soldier and the hon.
orable, high minded gentleman. 1t will be difficult
to find well qualified, 10 all respects for
the position he has tilled.-Phil. Bull
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

thsEsaitsr the tine Steamer Mount Vernon was
dlSsanoe ploughlng her way through the blue
the Potomac, and steering for the landing. Wi
Pres dent and the whole were enjoying
ighul and refreshing breeze of the evening.
steamer coming up to the wharf, presented a bel
appea rance with her deck illuminated and nun,
handsome coiors flying. Q1ie number of %
rom Washington, were brought down by the Mby
vernon 70 escort The President to the seat of govern
hent Cheer after cheer was given and exchanged as
the channel '0' 00'''s' anu ''ineo n1o
ne party from from Richmond, who accompanied the
IRE sue fredericksburg and the Creek, returned to
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE.

The number of matricuates during the session
which has just closed, was hundred and seventy
two.
At the commencement, the 1lth inst the degree OF
A. B was conferred on the following young gentlemen
who composed the Senior Class
VIM B Allen, John NJ. Carmack John M. Davis
VIM. c. Dodd, John VI. Fleming Hugh A. Gwyp,
Benz. N. Hatcher, Samuel M. Lowrie, VIM. IT. Wall
ard Landon c. Wisdom.
The degree of Master OF Arts was conferred in course
on Nathan A. Sullins, an aumnus OF 1877
The honorary degree of Master of Arts was con-
ferred on Rev. Ferdinand L. B. Shaver, President of
The honorary deoree Of & G'o u,sa mo foa H.
Rev Samuel Patton, editor OF the Hos,ein Christian
Advocate, and On Rev Henry. Ony Crofs OF England,
tor some years past President of the Wesleyan New
Connection, Canada.
The Robertson Prize medal. the reward of excel
ence in oratory, conended for by seventeen young
gentlemen, and awarded 10 John M. Fleming of Ten
nessee.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
The Pennsylvania Wing Convention.

If the proceedings of this body had to be Judged
only by the resolutions it adopted we should make
little objection to them. True, we consider the
nomination of Gen Scott premature and unwise
buG as that was merely the expression of a pre-
sent preference, it was of itself without much
consequence. The speech made by Gov. John
ston, Immediately after the endorsement of him
by the Convention, is more serious natter
He went out of his way to condemn the Texas
boundary bill, which is now an irrevocable law,
and moreover proclaimed himself in favour of
the modification of the fugitive slave law. In
placing himself upon this platform, Governor
Johnston cannot expect to have the good
will of the Southern Wing party, and, for
our part, we most heartily wish that he NAV be
rewarded with defeat. 1t seems to us the stran-
gest faulty in intelligent Wings ofthe North thus
to throw themselves against the national policy
of their party. Do they suppose that Wing mea.
sures will ever prevail III Congress, if the South.
ern Wings are cast eff? Are they stone blind
that they cannot perceive the necessity of stand
ing aloof from sectional questions, if they wish to
carry their favorite measure of protective tariff?
If Gov. Johnston's hope is to promote his own
chances of election by soliciting the favor of
the anti-slavery party, he is likely to be dsap-
pointed. If he expects to advance Gen. SCOTS
prospects by identifying his name with the senti
ments of his speech, he is egregiously in error.
A suspicion Is already sprung throughout the
South that the Seward division of the Wing par
ty have taken charge of Gen. Scott as candi-
date for the Presidency and Gov. Johnstons
Lancaster harangue will not tend to remove it,
Gen. Scott was known to be warm approver
Of the Compromise measures at the time of their
adoption, and he took more than one occasion to
make public avowal of his devotion to the Union;
but this will not satisfy Southern Wings, so long
as those in the North, who are for the renewal
of agitation, allowed to be the chief sponsors
for his claims. For ourselves we have entire
confidence in Gen Scotts patriotism and his de-
sire to remove every cause of sectional disturb
ance; but he can never receive Southern support
whilst his nomination is associated with such pro.
positions as Gov. Johnston has unfortunately sta
ked himself upon.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

AUGUSTA MARBLE.-We noticed lately at Mr. Fa-
gan's Marble Yard, pair of table tops manu-.
featured from the marble found Greenylle in this
county, which surpasses in beauty any thing in the mar
BILE line we recolect to have OF rich fawn
color intersperstd with beautiful VEINS they resemble
agate more than marble. We are informed by the gen.
teman attending the Marble lard, that ma jorty OF
those who have examined the pronounce it agate
Speaking of marble, led TO inquire, wha has
become OF The block be furnished by Augusta the
Washington Monument" Provision was made, on
the 22nd of February last for this purpose, and might
be well for tine committee appointed to execute the de-
sign TO report progress -Staunton Spectator.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
The New CosTUME.-The Boston Alta

THE New CosTUME.-The Boston Atlas
says
A "Bloomer meeting was held in Lowell on
the evening of the 10Th inst, of ladies' who pro.
pose to come out in the Bloomer dress on the 4th
of July. There were about two hundred present,
nearly all females. The chair was occupied by
Mrs. Sumner, assisted by DR.. Burnhaln, and Miss
Sears acted as Secretary. The prime object of
the meeting is to raise funds to purchase g ban
ner, to be presented to Engine Co. No. IL, and a
committee had been previously appointed for
that purpose. 1t was voted that all Should come
out on tie 4th, form in procession, and have
dinner by themseves-every lady to appear in
the Bloomer costume. A committee of arrange
ments, all Boomers, of course, was appointed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

Mr.. George Taylor venerable citizen OF Wash
ingion, aud formerly OF Alexandria, died in the form
er city on the gath instant, aged ninety one years
Among the children he has letl, the lnteigencer re-
marks three gallant sons, VINO have seen service
in the ranks OF the defenders OF their Countrywide elder
Colonel in The Army, the second officer Of The
Navy; and third Lieutenant OF the Marine orps
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

"Bank Of the Old Dominion. THE commits
sioners appointed by the act autborsng the ncorpo-
ration of this institution announce that suffi-
cient amount of stock having been subscribed
meeting of the subscribers will be held at Alexan
dria on the 18th inst for the purpose of organizing
the bank. 1t is to be on the "independent' plan
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

THE Rotary MOTION OF THE EARTH.-We had
the pleasure, on Thusd ~ last OF beng among those
who W messed the ingenious mechanical experiments
Of our felow-towusnan, K. G.. Gilchrst, Esq. now III
progress al the Circular Church. in this city, lusra
tive OF and rendering papable to the eye the rotary
daily motion OF the earth It's axis The apparatus is
simple, and the ocular ard scientific demonstration
compete.-Char. Courier
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

The New York Express says the police of that city
have heard nothing of the shocking affair in the Fifth
Avenue, detailed by correspondent of the New Mar
ket (Va.) Democrat having occurred in the ariso-
cratic mansion of rich and newly married merchant
of New York. The whole affair is pronounced fab
rication.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

The Republican Advocate" the organ of the
Western members of the Convention, has been die.
continued, as the substantial adoption of the white
basis in the sc-called Compromise has rendered
its further publication unnecessary.