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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
NIinOt'S Rock Light.

The following letter, written by the keep
er OF this Light during the last storm, Ia lie
eInor Of lie Boston Mercantile JOURNAL, will
be read with interest. The Light rests upon
iron rods, fastened TO the rock. AT the time
Of its erection, much doubt was expressed OF
lis peImdntnCy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

CHARGE OF FORGERY. ~ Ivory F. Wood
man. formerly in business in this city, was
brought from Wilton, Me-, Two or three days
since upon requisiri"n from the Governor
and was Thursday arraIgned IN the Munich
paI Court upon an indictment charging hun
with urtering a forged check. purPortinS 10
have been dawn hy Isaac Strickland, OF
North Turner, Me-, upon Mes>rs. Gutter, 81
Ihls Guy. Bad in 81 500 was required ana
furnished for his appearance At the next term
Of the Court, for trral.-Trareiier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Nopr DEvELoPMENrs--A valise belong
ing 10 Stephen ID. Carey, Charged WIN me
murder OF Mr.. Haywood. has bee" i"''ii" a.
his laie boarding house. on Elm si'ee'. VIZ
tham. II ,oarained a pistol, suppose" =" oe
The one used by him in shooI ing Mr. new
wood: also forty bali cartridges some sKe'-
zion KEYS, and articles stolen from store III
R,Il,rica.-T rareller.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

q Carey, the murderer of Mr.. Geo. Hey
wood, AT the depot, in Lincoln, Mass, an ac-
count of which We published in our last, was
examined al East Cambridge, on Tuesday, the
3lst ult., before Justice Rutter, and fully COM
mllIed for trial in Feb next.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Missing Man Found.-It is reported that
Mr. Farrs. whom the last Gardiner Fountain
mentioned as missing, has been found in field
IN Hallowell, frozen TO death. 1t is supposed
,b,, he wandered off in state of ntoxication,
he being in that condition when last SEEM ana
becoming chilled, lad down and was dead when
E,,pJ
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

iDF The Governor and Council, accomra.
MED BY the Secretary of State, visited the
State Prison on Friday of last week, for the
purpose OF viewing the condition of the build
lngs, sc. The Warden's doings. in taking i'm
mediate measures to repair the DAMAGES sus.
tanned oy the recent fire, were approved Of
and i've thousand Eve hundred dollars voted
to be appropriated to complete the necessary
repairs
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

ROBBERY AMONG THE MOUNTAINS. We
learn that Mr.. Henry Thornan was robbed,
div or two since, OF SEQ. while passing
over the mountains from Rutland. VT. 10
Plymouth. n. II. Two fellows stopped his
horse, aud demanded his money. He show
ed fight aud threatened. tur was compelled
10 Give ny. A reward al 800 has been Of
fered Tor the capture Of the rothers. or rtcoy-
cry of the money Lotce!l Courier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

The LIBEL CASE-State rs. Charles F.
Barnes, was disposed of on Friday, before the
District Court, at Augusta. Mr. Barnes coun-
sci endeavored 10 obtain continuance, but I'M
successfully. The jury returned verdict Of
guilty, in about five minutes. The case is to
be carried to the Supreme Court, on excep-
tons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

CoLO WEATHER. Sunday morning last the
mercury in this city, indicated Is degrees be-
low o. A friend says his thermometer was
short one, and The mercury went down as far
as L coNlaL
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

OHIo.-Gov Wood, of Ohio, has written
county, approving of the compromise measures,
and deprecating all resistance to the enforce
ment OF the fusitlve-slave law.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

= The snow storm of December 2Ith, is
acknowledged everywhere TO be the greatest
which has been experienced lately. The ST.
heaviest storm which has been experienced in
the Province for several years 1t almost put
a stop to the travelling in every direction, and
in some parts of he country il is SIX and eight
feet deem
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Nelr BrtnsirIck.-We learn that there are
six feet Of snow in some parts Of the Province,
aud eight feet in others, rendering the travel
ling almost impossible. The winter is the
severest that has been known for several
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

ERRArA.-ln the thanksgiving sermon, pub
lishcd in our last, one or two slight errors es-
capped our notice. The sentence in the third
column, printed The issue is between agita-
ton and dlsunlon, read The issue is between
agitation and the union.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

RHODE IsLAND.-Thc Providence Journal adj
miis that " the course of the wings for the last
few elections have been tending inevitably to
defeat. The democrats say they have regis
tered the state, and are ready for battle.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

IF Much complaint is made that towns
are derelict of duty in disregarding the statue
requirement to keep the roads on the mall
routes in travelling condition. One or two
grand jury presentations would regulate the
1
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
Vermont Notification.

When the State of South Carolina, in an
unguarded moment, indicated disposition to
set at defiance the laws of Congress. so over
powering was the universal condemnation
which she received, that no moral or physical
power that she could control was adequate to
withstand it. But in the lapse of eighteen
years change seems to have been wrought in
the public mind, and We now witness The la
openly defying Congress and arraying itself
against the general government. and the faa I
seems hardly TO have awakened attention.
This is somewhat attributable to the ins;snih
canoe os the State, but the conduct is none the
less reprehensible, nor lis consequences less
hazardous. 1t is very likely one of those acts
IN hasty legislation which will be repented OF
at leisure, and remedied before any harm is
done.
--That-our readers may see the act referred TO.
we publish it in full,:-
San act relating to the writ of haben, corp,,s
to persons claimed as fugitive slaves aud
the right Of trial by jury.
4. II Is hereby enacted. DC. Sec. l. The same
power is hereby given 10, and the same ,Iu
ties imposed upon the judges of the supreme
court by the provisions of chapter thirty
eight OF the revised statutes, entitled, "Oi
Hdbeas Corpus"
See. 2. il shall be the duty of States at
torneys within their respective counties,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

3 That venerable citizen, the Oldest inhab-
liant, says there has not been so much snow on
the ground in this vicinity on the FIRST day OF
January, during the last hai-centnry.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Six hundred thousand passengers have pass
Cd over the Hudson River Railroad during the
time it has been in operation, little more
than nine months.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

81 A dead whale, measuring seventy feet
IN length, was found on Barnstable beach on
Friday last-supposed to have been driven on
there BY one of the late Storms.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

LOOK OuT. For ones on the Grocer's
Bank, altered to hve's; alteration made by
FASTING figures and letters upon the true bill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

L. S. SUPREME CouRr.-Ou Tuesday, Jus
licc Nelson delivered unanimous opinion in
the case OF the Uulied States IS. Jesse Hoyr,
late collector al New York The decision
sustained the Judgment Of the circuit court in
favor Of the United States giving Judgment for
over 100000
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Nomination ~ the Gorernor - Greenliei
White Of Augusta, 10 be AdJutanl General, r,oe
Alfred Remington, resigned,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

CO The sleighing has not been better III
Boston and vicinity within the recollection Of
tho oldest inhabitant."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Srred HIM Right.-In Louisville, KY, Mr..
;. X. Fisher, for sending challenge to fight
a duel, was fined $500.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

The average age Of the people OF England
and Wales, IS % o. the people OF the Uni'
led S,ales-ty the last census-E.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Picked up IN the &reet.-Whv will Barnum
and Jenny Lind never quarrel! Because she
is always torsiring, and he lur-gttliay.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Several marine plants grow to the length
of 200 or 800 feet, from the bottom OF the
sea;
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

LAUNCHED from the yard Of Messrs. Trniant
& Drummond, on "Wednesday, LIST inst, The
fine ship TRoPIc, OF about 600 tons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

Every lenfina forest, adds something to tho
power Of an echo.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
The Census once.

While in this Office a few days ago we OBJ
served, among other visitors, the Chevalier
SERGIO DE MAoEpo, Minister Plenipotentiary
from Brazil, who passed through the establish
ment, giving close attention to all the details of
its operations, and obtaining memoranda of the
routine of business, together with copies of the
schedules, instructions to the marshalsa and their
deputies, SC. We felt gratifed at the incident,
affording, as it did, a practical compliment to
the ability with which these things have been
planned and conducted by Mr.. KENNEDY; and
at the same time giving evidence of the liberal
and enlightened spirit of the highly esteemed
representative of sister republic, who does no
hesitate to seek in the departments Of our Gov
eminent for such information as may prove in
structive and profitable to those of his own.
1t would crafty us to see this example
extensively initiated, and especially by the
representatives of the United States in the
various countries with which we have diplo-
matte intercourse.
While on the subject of the Census office, we
will take occasion to correct two errors COM
mitted in transcribing the article in the Repub-
lie of the 9th instant, viz: the amount of the
appropriation asked was ST. ,279, 500, and the
compensation to the Post Office Department
$4,000.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

During the festivities incident upon the launch
ing of the ship "Marion Mcintyre" at Liver
pool, in the early part of January, the chair
man proposed the health of Colonel CRrTTrN-
DEN, the American consul
"Colonel Crittenden replied to the compliment
He said he understood, although he had not ds-
tinctly heard the sentiment proposed, that his own
name had been honored by mention by the chair
man. He took occasion to say to the ladies and
gentlemen thatit afforded him great pleasure at all
times to hear from any source in this country an
expression Of good feeling towards the people Of his
own land. (Checrs.) 1t had been his pleasure 10
reside in the town for about eighteen months, and
he had the gratifying satisfaction to number
amongst its inhabitants many friends for whom no
entertained the kindiest feelings but, in addition
to these personal considerations, he could not for
get the mighty interests which united the two.
countries, and he therefore rejoiced at all these to-
kcns of good feeling between them, knowing that.
they matters of the greatest Importance in
strengthening the amity existing between the two
great nations. He had witnessed the beautiful
specimen Of naval architecture furnished in the
construction of the gallant ship which they had
seen launched upon her proper, if not her native,
element. lie trusted that che would be cminently
successful, and that her builders and owners would
be amply rewarded for all their toll and trouble.
He had not the pleasure of being present when the
Excelsior was launched, but he would say, with all
sincerity, that he hoped the Marion Mcintyre
would prove more excellent in all respects than she
CHEERS. followed by the band playing Yankee
Doodle accompanied by the company.")
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

In order to facilitate the departure of the St.
Lawrence from New York, two revenue cut
tors were despatched, one to Boston and one to
Philadelphia, for the purpose of conveying to
the frigate the freight at these ports destined
for the Worlds Fair. We learn, however,
that that intended for Philadelphia has not
made that port, having been driven of by ad-
verse winds, and that at Boston the amount of
freight was immensely larger than the cutter
there could receive. In consequence Of these
things, arrangements have been made for the
conveyance by railroad of the freight at both
ports. That at Philadelphia will be removed
to-day, and we suppose that at Boston also.
Once beside the ST. Lawrence, the labor of
slowing it aboard will consume but little time.
1t is determined, if possible, that the frigate shall
depart Tomorrow.
CHARLES #. STANsBURY, esq.,, OF this city,
the Agent of the Executive Committee, is in
New York, devoting his utmost energies to
advance the objects of the committee. Great
praise is due this gentleman for the fidelity,
zeal, and perseverance he has so constantly ex-
hjbited in this cause. Often when the hopes
of many others would have failed, when every
encouragement appeared TO come over the en-
terprise, he was resolute in prosecuting it, and
by his example did much TO encourage those
around him. We are pleased to learn that he
has obtained leave of absence from the depart
ment to which he is attached, to attend the
Fair, not only because we think his past labors
have entitled him to this privilege, but also be-
cause we believe his presence at London will
be highly advantageous to such Of our country
men as have contributed to the exhibition, and
that his observations will result to the advan-
tage of our country at large.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
Letter of Hon. James Brooks.

The following letter is published among the pro-
ceedings of the Union meeting recently held in
Westchestcr county:
WAsHINGroN, January %, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: regret extremely that it is not in
my power to attend your contemplated meeting in
Westchestcr county, as would go much out OF
my way to join with you in declaring the Compro-
mise measures settlement of the slavery agitation
which il is the duty and wisdom of the country to
abide by in good faith.
Gentlemen, we told, over and over again, in
the North, that everyboAy is in favor of the Union
of these States and that therefore, there need
of saying so, publicly privately. The nulliier of
the constitutional obligation to surrender fugitive
slaves, and the out and out abolitonist, both say
A Mr.. Underwood, of Cayuga county, introduces
resolutions in the Assembly of New York averring
devotion to the Union, but declaring that no new
slave State Territory shall come into that Union,
and that the trial by jury must be given to the
gro when fugitive from service, though not ask
ing it for the white man as fugitive from Justice!
Gentlemen, this Mr., Underwood is an exemplar
of his class, for to his expression of devotion to the
Union he affixes conditions which make Union
impossible. We are under the most solemn pledges
in the act anncxing Texas to make more States Of
Texas, (Which must be slave States,) whenever
Texas desires, and has the necessary population.
Again. if by deliberate resolve of Congress we
brand the slave States withsuch mark as he pro-
poses, the brand makes Union of slave States and
free States impossible.
Again, in the act of Congress organizing New
Mexico and Ctan, IL ID 6olefnnly stipulated that
these Territories shall be admitted into the Union
NTH tcithof slavery, as their people may desire.
These solemn pledges, Mr.. Underwood thinks, New
York can break, and yet continue to keep fifteen
slaveholding States in the Union!
New York, he asks us to say, is yet attached 10
the Union when the same New York is asked to
break the contract admitting Texas into the Union,
and the pledge of the Compromise bills az to New
Mexico and Utah!
Gentlemen, we may differ on mere adminisra-
tive measures Of finance in this Government, but
| as honest men, we cannot long differ when the
Union is put in peril, as il now is; and when the
real issues are, shall the Constitution and its most
solemn guarantees be carried OUT Shall the
tracts pledged in solemn laws, be fulfilled mott
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES BROOKS.
To Jas. A. Hamilton, Geo. b. Butler, John b. Has
kin, Albert Lockwood, Committee.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
THE REPUBLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 7. 1851.

"The series of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me settlement, in principle
and substances final scttement-of the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced"
'By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation that surrounded
us, and have firm, distinct and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
9 tify me IN ExHoRTINo nIY coUNTRyMKN TO RALLY
8 UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND as the best, if
9 not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining involate the in
tegrity Of the Union"
(PREsIDENT FILLmoRE's MESSAGE.
"Tho Presidents message, at the opening of the
present session Of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion OF all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istration of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures Of last session. That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from impcriections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
9 tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
: opinions, and that therefore they should be ad
hered to, until time and experience should de-
monsirate the necessity Of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, SO
{ far as know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace Of the country requires this; the security OF
the Constitution requires this; and every conside
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
of the message, it does not expect to stand at all"
[DANrEL WEBsTER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at Wesfchesfer.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
Governor Quitman under Arrest.

A telegraphc despatch from New Orleans.
of the Sd instant, states that Governor OUR
MAN had arrived in that city under arrest,
charged with having been engaged in the late
Cuban invasion, and that proclamation, with
his protest against being held to trial, was
daily expected.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

COMPLIMENT TO GovERNoR BouTwELL--Mr.
Edmund Quincy, In letter from Boston to the
An'i- Slavery Standard, writes "Tho@Frec soil
era have al lcnSt done ono thing. They have given
Massachusetts triflc the mennest, two faccdest
Governor she has ever had. He seems to be neither
fish, llesh, nor good rsd.herring"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA AT BosToN.--The mail
steamship Canada arrived at Boston at halfpnst
ono o'clock on Wednesday morning She reports
that thirty six hours previous to her arrival at Hal
flax che WINS among fields Of ice, which damaged
her foats, &c. She experienced very heavy wea'
Their during the whole passage. OFF Formby light
on the 10Th ult., saw ship Wyoming, for Liver
pool.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

SorrH CARoLtsA. 49, Advices from Charleston
state that the correspondence between the Cover
nor and the British consul has been referred by the
Legislature to a select committee, chosen from the
Charleston delegation, with power to sit during the
recess of the Legislature. The same advices state
that il lie believed that the obnoxious law will be
either repealed or modified, 30 as to conform to an
enactment in force at Wilmington, N. c., which
requires all free colored sailors to be board their
vessels from sunset TO sunrise.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill to make
good to the State of Missouri the two per
centum on the net proceeds of the sales Of the
public lands within that State, heretofore re-
served from her, was debated by Messrs. CLAY
and BENTON, and the question of ordering it to
be engrossed was decided in the negatiye-yeas
IA, nays 81. The bill to ascertain and settle
the private land claims in California was
passed.
In the House Of Representatives several bills
relating to the Territories of Oregon and Min
nesota were passed, and reports We're made from
committees.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

QUICK WoRK The schooner Union, Capt. Neill,
arrived at New Orleans, on the 26th ult., from st.
Lucia, one Of the windward West India Islands.
The keel Of the Union was laid at Baltimore one
hundred and seventeen dsys ago, since which time
she has been built, rugged and taken full cargo
70 st. Lucia, and returned TO New Orleans, having
sailed q distance Of four thousand milcs.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

At O sale of long breed canary birds at the auc-
ton room of Leonard and Cunningham, in Boston,
on Saturday morning, enthusiastic fancer Of the
feahered tribe bid off favorite and really beaut
full bird for the sum OF $50 The ravages Of the
hen fever have in no instance "picked the pocket
equal to the bill of single canary.
Boston Transcript.
We preaume that both the hen and canary fevers
are only modified forms Of the Swedish nightingale
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

The Senate yesterday presented scene of
interest, in an animated debate between Mr..
CLAY and Mr.. BENTON, upon bill or resolve
for giving to Missouri two-fifths of the five per
cent. agreed to be paid by the United States to
the new States, on the sales of land lying in
the same, for the purpose Of building roads to
and through said States. Mr.. Benton claimed
that the same had not been paid; Mr.. CLAY
urged that they had been, in the expenditures
for the Cumberland road-terminating at Van
dalia
The interest of the debate lay, mainly, in
display of the characteristics of the two men
as public speakers. Mr.. CLAY, still laboring
days, shook it off the moment subject of in
terest attracted his attention, and his clear
voice rang through the Senate chamber with
its wonted power and melody; few brief and
animated sentences, displaying that combina-
ton Of frankness, fearlessness, and force, which
have given him such power over the minds
and hearts of men, placed the subject clearly
before the mind. We have never seen Mr.,
CLAY in better parliamentary trim. Mr..
BENTON replied with his usual amplitude
of illustrations, affording, altogether, an ex
cellent specimen of a debate--all the more
appreciated, because it was unexpected. The
decision Of the Senate was, Of course, for
Mr.. Clay; but Mr.. BENTON smiled at the re-
suit, and as he always seems like bullet,
not caring whether it is to encounter a pine
board or an oak knot. he actually appeared as
well pleased as if he had gained his case.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

SCHOOL LANDS In OREGON AND MINNESOTA.
Mr.. FITCH offered q resolution, which was
adopted, closing the debate on the bill authorizing
the legislative assemblies OF the Territories Of