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so | sup,,osed,' growled Wa,t.

This morning, my son found thy Durham
heller in my garden, where she has destroyed
a good deal
:And what did he do with her /? demanded
Dood, his brow darkenIng.
What would ihee have done will, her. had
she been my helfer in Thy garden {? asked
Obadiah. ......-. ..f ff.
srd a shot herr retorted Watt madly, rs
suppose you have done but we are only
even now. Helfer for flly is only tit Tor laI.
Neishbor Dood, thou knowest me not, If
thou tl,inkest 1 wuuII harm a hair of Inv helf
er's sack. She is in my iarmyard, aud not
even blow has been struck her. where thee
can get her any time. know thee shot nv
6ly bur the evil one prompted thee TO do il
and lay no evil in my heart against my
neightors. l came to tell thee where thy
heiter is, and nov ri go home
Obadiah rose frUm his chair, and was
about to decend the sIep-, when he was stop
ped ny Wait. who hastily asked, .....r
What was your filly worth ?
A hundred dollars is what asked for
her, rep led Obadiah.
WAIT moment r and Dood rushed into
the I,uuse, from whence he soon returned,
holding some gold in his hand. Here's the
price OF your flly, aud hereafter let there he
u pleasanrness between U.s.
Willingly, heartily answered Lawson,
grasping the protfered hand of the other,
lei there be peace between u.s.
Obadiah mounted his horse, and rode
home with lighter heart. and from that day
10 this Dood has been us good a nriellbor as
one could wish TO have, being completely
reformed by the RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL.
Columbian
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

A correspondent in the Washington Union,
has been comparing the great sAo,rman Bar
num-wi,h the great Jsnaaaer Biddle-beinp
prompted to it BY seeing the announcement
that the splendid country seat Of the latter had
been purchased by the former. The writer
concludes in the following happy VEIN
q We could not resist these reflections upou
seeing it announced that Barnum had become
the owner Of Mr.. Biddle's once favorite abode.
The ambition Of the purchaser is just what we
might expect. Barnnm is resolved to be known
10 do or die" How tickled will be the
tympannm Of his ear as each passing stranger
receives this reply to his inquiry, "What place
Is that" III was once Mr.. Biddle's it is
now Mr.. Barnum's." The seal Of immortali-
y will thus be set upon his name-Biddle and
barnum will be fell0w-passengers 10 future
ages together. How unstable is human eleva-
tion The great financier-the observed Of
all observers'-he who dared to grasp the
thunderbot 10 hurl il at the head of the Presi-
dent, and that President, General Jackson
descended 10 his grave, broken, ruined man !;
while the humble ferryman-,he Connecticut
Charon-rows his little skif safely into port,
freiehted with the close-fsted earnings of in
genuity and cunning, and at last lords it over
this palace Of the defunct great! Both were
equal adopts in the sublime art of humJug-
The plans Of the one were grand and lofty
the other narrow and selfish the one SCARED
with the eagle-the other burrowed with the
mole the one was struck down in his pathway
towards the sun-the other emerges into day.
light, and is snugly ensconsed in the vacant
eyry of the bird Of Jove! No mans fate can
be foreiold. The smallest may ge, the ''s,art
OF this majestic world'-the greatest may be
,rampled on by beggars. The very dust Of
Cesar may ''s,op bung-bole.'' Barnum has
some good years Of work in him vet What
is he destined to accomplish, Let the vanity,
crednlity, and folly of the world tell. He
knows how to coin more gold out of that mine
than ever glittered amidst the boulders Of
Feather river"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
'islless winds, and her vast proportions are

slslless winds, aud her vast proportions are
played with by the raging blllows.' The
alarm came--ali hands 10 the rescue. was
the common cry. and I've who had heretofore
rested on his couch, came and he who hnsi
inclined TO mutluy, came; and he who had
differed with his fellow sailor, came; these
all united their efforts; they subdt,e,l, and
bound the disObedient and turbulent OF the
crew. r'shied the masts, adjusted the Can
vas, and guided the glorious old Ship OF
State 10 the haven Of safety ty-not q,,i,e. She
Is IN full view, however, 'n,aste,i, and ca,,-
vas>ed. and Jagged as was never vessel
seen before. Her sides are sound, her bot.
tom well coppered, aud her helm works
well. She extends her cable for the shore,
and there is but one bar. aud that sand bar.
IN the way 0t her approach. Who, let rne
ask, will, an American heart in him, will
stand by and see her stranded on this p
who will not reach out his hand for that ca
BILE? Who will not sacrifice 1.-THE of his
pcculiar notions and interests TO bring this
glorious vessel sale into harbor? To nam.
tain in good faith, my tellow-citizecs, the let
ter and splrlt OF the several measures Of The
Compromise, as adopted by the late Congress
ms filIal adjustment of the vexaIious slave
controversy, as ] am determined to do, ss
the Democracy of the whole Union are con-
strained 10 do, may be 10 reach for the cuble,
am, TO tie the old vessel up safe 10 harbor.
Then, telow-ciIizeus, whether ] he called
To the distinguished station. for which, in
your protuse partiahty you have named me,
or whether remain an humble ci, izen oi an
ot'scne corner OF the Sia,e, my efforis shall
he directed towards The perpetuity Of our
Union of States. The countless blessings of
IT'S continuance, ! have no language TO de-
scribe. Tue horrors OF its j,rOstration sre
TOO frichrtul 10 he contemplated. We should
regard 1t as the pearl above all 7rice-vensr-
ale IL as The Ark OF our political Covenant,
which cannot be touched without being des>
ecrated. | know no North, no South, no
East, aud no West, but one grand entire
country, aud in the language OF a distin-
guslied American statesman, Il 60 for the
Union first and last, one and .inseperabIe,
now and forever
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
North Eastern Maine.

A better soil, a healthier climate. and
cheaper Ian Is are not to be found in any Of
the United STATES, east Of the Allegbanies,
than ARE in the North Eastern part OF Maine
especially in the ri'h and beautiful valley
OF The Aroostook and its Tributaries.
" II IS the place to acquire COM
petency aud even wealth by farming. The
lands belonging 10 the State are rather better
than given away TO actual settlers If given
away. probably they would have to go with
our roads; but by paying filIy cents per acre
TO be expended in making their own roads,
The system secores good highways which
otherwise might not We 80 surely attended.
Il is worth removing INTO that
section for the sake Of enj"ying their socie>
lies and bruedictious. We confess we are
almos, tempted to escape from the stormy
wind and tempest Of eiUiiscd passions, and
seek the quiet retreat of forest friendships. -
Gospel Banner.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
Scenes on the Isthmus.

We have remarked some of the toughest
specimens Of humanity passing through this
CITY that we have ever cast our ewes upon in
our life before. The other day, while stand.
ing At the Exchange, our attention was called
To one Ot The pery Understanding OF custo-
mers, Just arrived in the lsthmus from
California, after evidently long residence 10
Ell Dorado. He was listening TO the ialpl,er
OF a native who had lent him a mule, aud,
on seeing his baggage, was demonstrating to
get u dollar or Two more. Look you here,
hombrc,' said he, u bargain = bargain
agreed to give you twenty dollars paid you
The huff; start your bOOis am a man Of
few words; hut ii ia ten minutes that mule
ain't ready ;,ucked, there will i,e one dead
nigger a.,out these ti2gings.' He drew a
revolver froui his belt, booked at the caps,
aud, turning round, looked suvage defiance
al everybody. At that instant a lady on a
mule, and Two beautiful little girls, on their
way TO California, were trying 10 pass the
hlocked-up thofoughiare. His eyes met
the appealing gaze Of the mother. In an
instant his whole countenance was changed.
He doffed his hat 10 the lady, backed the
mule, hombre and all, aml with sweep of
his arm, called the attention of his coinrads.
Back, boys,' said he; mike way for The
Iadyr The way was cleared, and the lady
PASSED. Our stalwart friend stood gazing
after them for minute ur two. and, as he
turned round, we cuuld perceive his face sut-
fused with tears ION wiping than. he per-
c.ived we were regarding hin closely : |
have been away from home, sir said he ia
faltering voice, for two years; that woman,
and the faces of those children. RENE inbered
me of my fan lily. God bless my gHIs and
their mo,herr So. shaking himself, as II
were, he returned his revolver to bis belt
and. in a mild voice, said 10 the native
Come, ko1Sre; a. soon - you csn,- my
friend, re, s,ha, mule ready, and you shall
have what you ask more And 90 saying
10 walked ,houghhaIly away.-Pardn,a Pc
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

Madagascar is closed to all American vessels,
on account Of difficulties with the English and
French in 1916. 1t is supposed that very
profitable trade might be opened with the
country. and sales procured for 1000 bales of
sheetings. besides many other goods, annually.
Portugal it is thought. might be persuaded to
throw open to us the trade of their possession
in East Africa -.
The governor of Mozambique has confscated
and condemned some three or four American
vessels. under the charge Of having violated
the revenue laws. or of being engaged in the
slave trade. These conaemnations have gen
orally been made without giving the injured
party hearing.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

The NEW PLANEr.-The new planet dis.
covered by Mr. Hind, has heen called, on the
recommendation Of Sir John Herschal, Irene,
from Eirena. Greek for peace,) one Of the
Seasons among the Greeks, and therefore
satisfying the condition which has hitherto
guided astronomers IN the selection Of names
for newly discovered planets, namely: that
il shall be found in the mythology Of Greece
or Rome. There Is also IN alIusion 10 the
peace actually reigning in Europe, 10 the
friendly feeling prevailing inIrela''on to oil
foreigners in England II the present moment.
and BY implication, to the arts and sciences
fos,ered BY peace and represented 70 the
Crys,al Palace. The symbol suggesied Is .
dove with olivs branch ard siar on head.
The new plane, 10 the fourtsenth which
has been discovered between MARI and Jupi-
ter. -4
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
New Way Of Producing Water
Gas.

Mr.. APpleby, aPotl,ecary in Central square,
East Boston. IN a communication TO the East
Boston Ledger, thus describes manner OF
evolving gas from water which, he has dis
covered, aud 10 which he invites the at;en-
tiou Of scientific men. He says:-
produced the gas from cold water with
out n battery, without helices of copper. zinc,
or brass, and without the Use Of murcury.
ill bottle with water Immediately from the
Cochituaie pipe, carhuret il in the same hot
tie, aud then by adding the necessary clenIi.
Gals, separate the hydrogen from the oxygen.
now attach a tuhe, made upon the principle
OF the safety lamp, 10 The month Of the bottle.
To prevent an explosion. certain quantity
Of gas allowed 10 pass over, thus removing
What atmospheric air may remain in the bot
tie. A lighted match now applied to the
tube produces a pure. bright and beautiful
fame. ] have exIibired this light IN my
shop for The last four months, 10 the entire
satisfaction OF a number OF intelligent gem
tien,an who have seen il.
In the course Of my experiments with the
water gas, AN idea struck nv mind which
seems 10 me 10 explain more fully than l,a !;
ever done before q phenomena of thunder
and Il lightning. IL was not till after several
explosions that succeeded in producing the
Light. When number of these had occur
red, The idea flashed across my mind. that
the explosion of the cloud is caused in some
way through the ignilion Of the hydrogen il
cont aims by the contact of eIec,riciiy. Elec-
triciiy, the most powerful chemical agent
known, and the only one which shall decom.
Pose water, separates the hydrogen from the
oxygen, and, in combination with atmospheric
air. expiojes the former. and produces the
sublime phenomena which we witness every
summer IN the clouds
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

There is man now living in East Dix
held, Oxford county, who actually caught in
his mouth bail discharged from musket
He was in the battle Of Bridgewater in the
war Of 1912, and while biting off the end OF
i cartridge for the purpose Of loading his
gun, was struck by ball which entered the
left side OF his face, knocked out eight of his
teeth, cut off the END Of bis tongue, and pass
ed into his throat. He raised il, went 10
the hospital, staid out the remainder OF his
enlistment, and returned home with the ball
il his pocket.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

RorArIoN OF THE EAsTH. The Irurel-
Ter publishes a communication from Mr.. 8.
E. Coues. Of Portsmouth, N. H.. who
undertakes TO show, in ths case Of NJ. Fou-
cau,'s experiments. thai the apparent change
ofdirecrion 10 the vibrations Of the pendulum,
relatively to the circle over which il swings,
and which is supposed to make the csrth,a
rotation paIpably evident, may be accounted
for by The accelerated and retarded rotation
OF the weight Of Ile pendulum in its iransits.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

EXTRAORDINARY ScENE.-Some Of tho
good ciIizens OF Gloucester, perambulatiug
the docks on Good Friday morning. were
alarmed by u terrible noise On hoard Greek
ship lying in the middle OF the basin. The
captain and others appeared To have one Of
the crew amongst them, around whose neck
rope was attached, and before any inter.
ference could be offered, he was ron up TO
The yard arm, and, after a few apparent
struggles, SO Tar rs the victim was concerned,
all was still. The noise had hardly subsidized
when a similar scene appeared TO be going
forward on board another Greek vessel living
alongside the first mentioned the body, in
This case, being lowered over the side into
the water, and then, as il The murder0us
wreiches mad changed their intention, il was
hauled on deck, severely belabored amidst
shouts and execra,ions, and speedy hauled up
to the yard
The excitement on seeing two bodies dang
ling high in the air was most intense; some
OF the crowd assembled were calling out for
the police and two or three, more cour-
aseous than the rest, got on board one OF the
ships 10 demand an explanation, and with
the determination TO take the culprits into
custody. The explanation was duly given,
and hearty and general laugh was the result.
The senmen were only performing a custom
of the Greek church, usually on Good FRI
day, by stuffing an effigy with straw, with a
hng in its right hand, to represent Judus
lscarlot, and hanging il expressive OF their
adherence Of that worthy in betraying our
Saviour. The next morning the effiges
were hauled down and treated with great
indignify amid renewed shouts and tue dis
charge oil muskets.-London Times
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

HuSrrNe IN THE GLASS PALAcE.-A ney
difficulty has arisen in the glass palace Tor
the Worlds Far. Dusing a violent shower
many panes Of glass were broken, and all
the sparrows in Hyde Park and 81. James.
Park availed themselves Of the opportunity
to enter. Ii is estimated that thele are At
least three hundred thousand Of these birds
in the building, and much alarm is entertain
ed lest they sho uld damage the goods and
annoy the visitors. Toget rid Of them is no
easy matter. To shoot them would be dee.
truction to tho glass, and the Council Of
Supervision have sent 70 Edinbarg for thirty
Of the falconers who viii come 70 London 10
their natural costume. The chase was to com
msnes sorne days before the sxhibinon. =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

POINTED TRUTH.-The democratic press
throughout the country have taken noble
and patriotic stand on the slave question. il
must be apparent that so far as the subject
OF slavery can now be introduced into the
political arenn. il cannot he made question
Of party policy. Il is merely a question Of
adherence to our reputation Of the country.
The rights Of slavery nre clearly defined by
that instrument, and they must be maintained
up 10 the extent Of the cunstiuiiuul require
mrnts. irrespective of all fanciful conrep.
tions Of party policy. The Constitutional er-
isfenee Of slavery in fifteen States an this Urioa
is fixed fact, which no parry arrangements
can change. and no parIy policy overthrow,
without overthrowing the constitution itself:
and the right Of these fifteen States, under
that same constitution. TO the reclamation OF
their slaves fleeing into any Of the sixteen
tree States of the Union is aBorber facf
equally fixed. aad beyond the reach Of party
arrangement and party policy. Herein, on
this question, are comprised the whole con-
stiturional rights Of the South upon The on .
hand--the whole constitutional duty of the
North on the eother.--Polksrile Democrat.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

TIRED-EIzur Wright, formerly Of the
Chronorype, remarked the other day az
Syracuse, that he was sick of praying and
singing. and all sorts Of hypocrisy He
goes in for good works which were suppos-
ed in old times 10 have been their root in
P,ety and prayer, and their strength from
above. .n ..NlG
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

PRosPEcTs OF FARMERS. The wheat and
grain crops Of Wisconsin are quite promis-
lag. The late refreshing rains have brought
them forward astonishingly. The vissees
Of our farmers have shortened foil inch
within tho past three weeks, but over-abun-
dani foods may lsngthen them sgnin. Yes
terday we had copious and refreshing show
ers i,roughout the day.-M'tgasakie Adr.,
Tuesday, 0t5s, rtf
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

MARRIAGE-has recently been defined as
"A proJigaI desire on The part Of young mnn
to pay some young woman's board
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

The "Emancipator'' does not exist
Portland Inquirer.
, The Inquirer seems to hold on 10 exls-
tence by a precarious ienurc.-R Rtputd'caR
Journal ~ .---------
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

A wag. speaking Of the embarkstion ut
troops, said" Noiwthstanding many OF
them leave blooming wives behiod, they 60
away in transports. "
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

~Prsy, Miss Sophia, what are you ma
kine?' said Dr.. B.. 10 a young lady who was
Al work upon garment OF certain nance
lsss dsseripaion. "A sepAy covering, Doe
tor" waa tho roply.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
A Yankee Bell Ringer.

A tail, awkward looking chap, just from the
Green Mountains Of Vermont, came on board
one Of the splendid Nerth River boats at Alba
ny. His curiosity was amazingly excited t
once. and he commenced .peeking an he called
uinto every nook and corner of the boat. The
csptaan's ofiee. the engine room, the wster
S.osets. the BARRIERS shop, all underwent his
pssnon; and then he vent on deck, and
1 40 amezement at the lever beam, the
s. - ana the various 'fxins,' till ut last
ne saegns sasht Of the bell. This Wa the
erowning wonder, and he viewed II from .very
Po1saons waAeo around it, got down on his
knees. and looked up into il. exel.im;ny .W.l
rally. this beats the bell on our mretin. houss
great nght- by tins time, the attention OF
tne captain ana several passengers was attract
ed to the genius. How muck would Won ~
to let feller ring this bell" You NAV rinc
it for dollar, sir. said the captain. wal
IT'S bargain, all fair and agreed. and no back,
ing eout.' its = bargain. said the captain
Our hero went deliberately and brought a seat.
and took hold of the bell rope. and having ar
ranged everything to his satisfaction, CON-
menced ringing. very slowly at FIRST. and grad
ually faster and faster, till every body on board
thought the boat was on FIRE. and rushed on
deck screaming with alarm. There stood the
captain, and there sat the .Varmounter, ring
ing away, hrst slow. and then fast, and then
two or three taps at u tiEe. The passengers
began to expostulate the captain said it was
. bargain.
But the passengers became urgent that the
eternal clangor should be stopped. All the
while there sat our hero undisturbed, ringing
away more ways tn an coekney chime ringer
ever dreamed of. At last the captain began to
think is time to stop the simpleton, but his an
swer was, "a fair bargain and no backing OUT
and he rang away for dear hfe.' WELL says
The captain. what will you take to stopF-
wal, captain, guess sheant lose nuthin' IL
| take hve dollars and free passage to New
York. but not a red cent less. Well, walk
down to the Office and get your money and
passage ticket said the captain. After that
We all went to sleep.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-02

Tie CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE -Iu
passing through the ship yard of Capt. J. a.
Kobb a day or two since, we noticed that
Inc pioneer steamship which he is building
Tor the limo between this city and Charleston,
>. T., is being pushed forward with sInuch
despatch, tho entire frame of the vessel
being nearly up. Her model already dis
plays tho beautiful clppcr-Ik proportions
which It is designed to give her, and which
even to the c,irsory spectator give evidence
OF the rapid sailing qualities she will possess
Her burthcn will be about 700 tons. She
will be propeller steamer, her engines
and machinery being already in progress at
the establishment OF Mr.. Charles Rceder,
on the south side ofthc Basin. The vessel
will. we feel confident, in every respect,
prove one of tho finest and most efficient
steamships Of her class which has ever
been built. Suited. as experience has
shown this description Of steamships to be.
to trade like that between this city and
Charleston, we arc assured that her launcI,
will be the foundation of permanent and
prosperous line, greatly advantageous in its
results to the commercial interests of both
citics.--- Bat. Am.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-02

The ".I.hrr .aw party are evidently
on tho increase AZ lhc North. Ohio has
just elected Il "highcr law Senator in The
person Of Mr.. Wade, and the Lower House
OF her Legislature has passed a bill similar
i'll It's scope ard purpose, To The nullitica,on
act of Vermont. New York has elected
Mr.. Hamilton Fish, Mr.. higher law
Scwartl's friend and candidate, to the
Senate.
The time seems Fastening on when The
Constitution Union Parry or Georgia Will
be called upon to redeem their pledges,
and become disunion party. Yet this
latter very patriotic party seem NJ present
absorbed IN the amiablc business OF abusing
and dcnouncing their Southern Rights
friends, as traitors and disun.unis,s, Tor
exposing the rottcncss ol public sentiment
and action. in reference TO tic Constitutions!
Rights Of the Slave States.
Webster. Fillmore and other first rate
Constitutional Union men at the North
were foremost and most clicicnt in putting
this anti.slavcry excitement in motion and
keeping it up for the purpose Of over
whclmlng the Northern Democrats who
stood maniuliy up Tor Southern Rights
But those gentlemen receive the honicd
praises and plnudiis of the Constitutional
Union party of Georgia and are even talked
OF as worthy the votes OF the people for The
Presidency.
The Southern people will inlcod have
become degraded race when they can be
cajolcd into kissing the hands OF those who
have in times past struck the heaviest blows
at their rights in this Conlcdcr acy.-
Augusta COnsiitmiOnnlist.