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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

The HARVEST. During the present week,
the farmers IL this region will commence cut
TIM and gathering one of the most bountitul
harvests that ever rewarded the husbandman's
toll. In some few instances. wheat was cut
last week. but the work will not be generally
begun until the middle of the present week.
Every where in this section. the same fair
prospects gladden. the eye The golden grain
waves and gi>tens on many hilltop, con-
trusting beautifully at distance with the liv.
ing green of the forests In the rich valleys.
broad acres of ripened wheat are Ranked by
others of !uxuriant oats. corn, barley and po-
tatoes. The teeming soil gives back many fold
the seed which is planted in its bosom. This
is one of the years of plenty, and succeeds to
one of not inferior abundance ochester DEM
OcTQk.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24
oues E. o. SMrrH's LECTURE, on

~mRs E. o. SMrrH's LECTURE, on
~ Evening, ut City Hall, on Fe,ns!e
n.".s Beauty. ST.. was delivered to n fish-
;nnahie aud Intelligent audience, though NOT
81 barge rs was in a peci,hIary sense. desi-
,.hIe The Lecture was written, as are all
IF Mrs. SIS productions. with much L. ste and
classic nice.y and emloded large fund OF
information, whirh it was well for the, fe-
males of her audience TO knuw-or. knowing,
to be reminded Of. There were points coz
tanning i,,,,ch wit. or palhss, or hs'a,or, that,
with a skifnl delivery, would have made
lbe welkis ring. Her views upon dress,
10 MANY respects, were valuabIe.-Argts
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

Mr. Nathan X. Cobb, an exemplary Young
merchant, connected with The BaptIsI church
ia Boston. at the age Of 70 drew mp and
subscribed the following covenant IL. BY
the grace of God will never be worth more
than $4,000. 2. By the grace of Gol 1
will give one fourth Of the net profits OF my
business to cEariraIe and relig, nous uses. g.
Ii am worth $4,000, will give one half
of my net profits; aud il | am worth $780,
600, will give three fourths and the whole,
after S5O.0O0' To this convpnant Mr. C..
adhered illhe had acquired $4,000 and
gave all his income afterwards. He WINS ,hus
enabled 10. say on his death b-d-.By The
grace of God have been enabled to give
away more than $4,000. How good the
Lord has been to me-. sgt a
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

DEsrRucTIvE.-It is estimated that 5000
panes of glass. were broken at Kittery in the
hail storm of Sabbath before last. One hun
dred and forty panes were broken in the Oriho-
dox meeting house at Kiuery Point. In New
Castle, N. H., the hail and wind broke from
800 to 1000 panes. .-..t t.,. \.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

RIGHTLY CAUGHT. While James Hodg-
don, Esq, Of Barnstead, was last week ia
Newburyport, making sale of butter, &C., .
man very kindly accompanied him round town
to facilitate the trade. Mr.. H. missing his
pocket book, commenced searching for il, the
man appearing equally as attentive in aiding
hun. But directly II was whispered to H.
that lady saw from her window the man pot
pocket book into his boot leg. They return
ed to room, where several had collected,
when the lady came in also, aud coniron,ed
the pckpocket, who then took from the leg Of
his boot the Identical pocket book. containing
one hundred and ftty doilars' The thief was
sent To prison TO await the penalties OF the law.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

CO The negro boy Long, who murdered
the boy Rumpt, in Baltimore, was, on Thurs
day last, sentenced to be hung. lie is only
eight years old. The sentence will probably
be commuted to State Prison for life, as recon-
mended by the jury
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

W There isn't any slavery in the British
'o,ony, on the Cape Of Good Hope, only when
:. "rp'ent'oed PRIZE NEGRO" runs away the
owner describes him minuiely, and offers a re-
ward tor lodging him in prisoa. The moment
a Save touches the soil Of Britain, his fe,,ers
fall of and he is free. 7atan.rd- l-'l N = h
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

POSTAGE STAMPs.-The Philadelphia Led
ger remarks, and our own experience con-
firms the fact, that 'iIie three cent postage
stamps are IN many cases nearly useless Tor
want Ut sufficient gum 10 make them sfrk.
Some Of them VII not adhere, and all Of
them cause all unnecessary consumption Of
of complaint win many of our men Of bust
ness, aud one which could he easily removed
by the manufactured We have now IA our
possession stamps, which not only pealed
IF. but were uncanceled by the post master.
so that they might be used again with per
feet inpuniiy. Indeed we hear OF Instances
through the press in which these stamps
have been thus dishonoraby used.-Boston
Transcript
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

.U An advertisement appears in western
paper, which reads as follows: Ran away
A hired man named John; has nose turned up
fire feet eight inches high, and had on pair Of
corduroy pants much worn. ......a. ...
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

E-A subscriber to the New Haven Register
in Ohio, writes 80. You may tell your readers
that Ohio will produce wheat enough this sea-
sun to bread the United States one year! The
crop never was better" " ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

81 Gen. Joseph Lane, who was removed
by Gen. Taylor, from the Office Of governor
Of Oregon, has been elected delegate TO con-
sress from that Territory by large majority
ever Wilson, whig Gen. Lane commanded
the Indiana brigade at the battle Of Buena
Vista.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

20 The millmen at the Union Mills, Calais,
have ''struck' for the ten hour system aud
higher wages. The shipwrights have also
laid down their tools, determined not 70 work
more than ten hours day. - M r, 9,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

PosTAeE TIC. CALIFoRNIA.-The following
are the rates now. payable upon letters and pa
pers Letters, prepaid six cents; unpaid ten
cents; transient newspapers five cents an ounce.
The former rates were for letters forty cents,
and for papers four cents each. .H"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

81 We have often been amused i, v;,o.s.-
ing the photography, punctuation, &c., Of the
various /" Notices y which adorn the wall. Of
our Post Office. The following j. rich: IN
/" Bath .Juiy-fsth. A small tenement want
ed BY = man and his wife, or OF 4 rooms who
win board themselves" sf'sHas'a ylsis 81
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

Display Of Instinct.-A few days since, a
hen having a brood OF chickens about six
weeks old, by some means lost her life, and
her head was amputaed and thrown away.
Towards evening The chickens were missing
from the barn. After much search they
were found in box 10 The yard, where they
had never been seen before. On examine
lion, il was found thai the head OF The hen
had been dropped there, and The chickens
were all huddled together by the eide Of IT,
POrfsD1otdh Jyur,10[
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

FIRE.-A dwelling house occupied by Prince
Kinney, situated near the Poor-house, was
entirely consumed on Saturday morning last.
1t is supposed to have been caused by the burn
ing Of the chimney BIZ u. --.--N 49,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

STEAMBOAT OPPosIrIoN. The steamer Hun
tress, Capt. Davis Blanchard, having recently
undergone thorough repairs, and had new
boiler placed below deck, has taken her place
on the outside route between Hallowell and
Boston. The excitement Of former days will
probably be renewed, and the travelling com.
munity will receive large share Of the profits
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

INFANT GIANrEss.-There is in Pictou, n.
S., girl five years Of age, whose height is
four feet eight inches, and she weighs over 100
pounds. She is well proportioned, and aP-
pears to have no mal-formation. She is ac-
companied by her mother, who is a woman Of
small size.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

A SLAVE CASE. Yesterday, in The Court
Of Sessions, a sluve, answering 10 the name
of Matilda, belonging to the estate of de-
ce,leni in Louisiana, named Swain, was
brought into court upon a llabeas corpus, at
The instance Of a COmnit'er o. The AholiIon
Society. II appeared that the slave MATILDA
came to Philadelphia. with her mistress,
Mrs. Augustine Swain, the widow OF de-
cedent, short time SINCE. This fuct was
admitted by the representative Of the owner.
Judge Kelley therefore notified the slave that
under the laws Of Pennsylvania she WINS free,
and could 60 where she pleased. or could
make such an arrangement with her former
mistress MS 10 the conditions upon which she
would render her further service as they
jointIy could agree upon. The parties nc.
guessed in this decision. A brother of the
mistress informed the court that they had
been taking measures to lberale the slave
Philadelphia Inquirer, 1911.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

Last evening there were nearly one nu"
dred young ladies' promenadng our Prlnc.i
streets, ettired wholly or partly mn'no " '.,
costume La walking three rquarsr - d ~. ~
abou, twenty-five. The "BIoapsrr e. J'1~
a fine appearance NsO Bedford 3o"a@Da.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

q The news in regard to the discovery Of
the Maine gold ,diggins, seems to have just
reached the Eastern part Of the State. The
Calais Journal says, g two teams, loaded with
nsa and provisions, left ihatcity the 10Th, " for
the diggins. ~ las ~ n7n.sf nslii hds cog
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

The quantity Of liquor sold in this city,
which goes out into The country, in packed
-four barrels smisboxes Of salt, is said to be
sueicien. to s,pp!y,he farmers DUNG bsyiogs
-Bangor Mercury. I'll -,,...,s'.-..., - -.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

81 The report that the Maine COASTERS drop
shingles overheard every half mile, so as TO
know the way back, is wholly without fouh-
datinn. -------- ------ -------
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

NJ The Christian Mirror Of this week, APP
pearsiin new dress throughout. We are glad
to witness this evidence Of father Cumming e
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

The police justice At lowell discharged
Mr. Libby, who swas armxnea for -asi,lltefy
with The vita Of ohm Quincy Adams Thayer,,
because Thayerand bis wife are both atheists.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

At a democratic meeting in Galveston,
secession. resolutions were offered and were
voted down, and the Baltimore platform was
adopted. sf7" '' SD y7r e. Ytu
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

SODA. What is more refreshing on a warm
summer day, than draught o! cooling soda
Morse & Wing draw superior quality of this
delicious beverage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

GAS PROM WATER. 1t appears from Paris
letter in the Philadelphia Ledger, that if gas
cannot be made entirely from water. it can be
from steam. charcoal and lime. The expert
ment was made recently. at gas mandatory
at Paris. The writer says:
The gas produced burned with feeble fame.
but that by the introduction of a patina wick
brilliant light was produced, &c. have
seen This gas as now introduced into large
establishments mandatory of silver pla,e,
where it is made on the spot specially. Il,
gives a beautiful lights odorless-sheds
humid heat, a great desideratum for our eli
mate-and costs one fifth of the ordinary gas.
With these facts it is the duty of our gas COM
panles, who have the details officially placed
in their hands. by competent party. to make
a trial of it without delay. Itequall interests
ladies and cooks, for it may be exhibited in the
kitchen FIRE; likewise in manufacturing.
where an intense or ordinary heat is required
it may be employed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

LAUNCHED in Phipsburg, on Saturday last.
from the ship yard of R. Morse Sons, fine
ship Of about 900 tons, intended for the freight
ing business. ... .......-... ..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24
Essex Vessels.

The following description of a vessel of nine
ty-seven tons, named the "Arcola," said to be
one of the most beautiful vessels bui this sea.
son at Essex, we copy from the Gloucester
News. Her model was designed by Mr. Poop,
of East Boston, and she was built by Mr.. Aaron
Burnham. I'd. at his yard in that place, for
Capt. Francis Low, Jr.. & Brother, and Moses
Riggs, Esq, of Georgetown. Sic was launch
ed on Saturday, the 18th inst. .s-... -.i.,. rs
1--WE have in several instances alluded to
the superior workmanship and beautiful model
of the Essex built vessels, large number of
which have been added to our fishing feet the
present season. and ii is gratifying TO learn hat
in every instance, the expectations of the
builder and those interested, have been fully
realized. as regards the sailing qualities,
strength, model, &c.. of those now ahoat.
In the construction of this vessel. no ex-
pense or labor has been spared to secure all
the requisites of first class vessel, and in this
respect the builder has admirably succeeded.
Her frame and timber very heavy, and
of the best quality of stock; she is thoroughly
fastened throughout; her de k. cabin. hold,
and indeed. every par: Of the vessel, is very
highly finished and with q regard to con-
venience and neatness, while the peculiar. yet
faultless sheer of the hull. and her sharpness
below the water, line, impress every behelder
with the beauty of her model, and the certain
ty that, in her sailing qualities, she can have
but few rivals.
In finishing the vessel great pains have been
taken to have every thing of the very best
quality, and her sails, rigging. steering appara-
tus, blocks, &C.. are of a kind calculated to
contribute to the favorable reputation of the
contractors Her sails and rigging were made
and fitted by the enterprising firm Of Davis.
Swift & Co., of this town. She has beautiful
sett Of 'Waterman's Patent Blocks, and the
wheel and steering arrangements are of the
most approved pattern.
The Arcola is designed for the fishing and
freighting business. and is remarkably well
adapted for the purpose, combining as she does
great capacity, strength. speed and beauty
We are pleased to commend her to the favora-
Bile notice of our Eastern friends. as fine spec.
linen of the skill, and ingenuity of our mechan-
1csb
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

LIouoR SEIZURE IN SAco.-John Quincy
was convicted of selling liquor contrary to law,
in Saco, last week, and sentenced TO pay fine
of $50 and costs, and the liquor was destroyed
He refused to pay the fine, wherenpon militia
mus was made ont, and constable Tufts started
for Alfred with his prisoner to lodge him in
Jail. But when within mile of Alfred, the
High Sheriff of the County met them and with
writ entitled &" de homine repLegiando," de-
manded the prisoner. Constable Tufts imme-
dately surrendered him The validity of this
rescue will be put to the test at some superior
court
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

81 At an Anti-Slavery meeting held in
in Geaga County, Ohio, on the 4th inst, Mr..
Giddings was present, and publicly announced
that he had withdrawn from the N. S. Pres
bYterian Church on account of slavery.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

On Tuesday morning. burthen train of cars
near Baltimore, ran off the track on bridge.
and the tender and several of the cars were
precipitated into the stream. The bridge was
demolished. Mr.. Clarke, the fireman, was
killed, and Mr.. Meredith. the conductor, in
jnred so badly, that his recovery is not ex-
pecled.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-07-24

Batteste Willett was killed at Oldtown yes
terday afternoon by being run over by the cars
as the l2 o'clock train from Bangor was en-
tering the car house at Oldlown. He was
hanging on the outside of the cars, riding back
wards. and struck his head against the door
post, which threw him off and under the train,
where he was badly mansied and died imme-
diate-y " Wig. r
The southern press., 1851-10-18

com pensioners for any purpose uncouidcted
with the objects for which they were received.
and the probability Is that they will be funded
to promote any similar undertaking in after
years.
Intelligence has been received to-day from
Marseies that the American ste I'm frgate Mis-
sissippi arrived at that port on the 26th inssnt,
having Kossuth and 81 Hungarians on board.
II is not yet defnitively known whether they
are to lie expected in England on their way
to New York. Their friends, however, seem
to anticipate that such will be the Gaze, and
preparations have been organic TO receive
them at Southampton. Meanwhils, An trii has
again manifested her disappointment aud blind
folly by causing Kossuth and many of hi, col
leagues to be hung in elii " in the mirket place
IT Pesth. The ceremony t',ok place on the
AID instant, la the presonsc of a large military
force.
The submarine teegraphic communication
between England and France has b.en estab-
lished but in consequence Of the metallic rope
not having been made long enough, ITS connex-
ion with the French shore il at present CON-
pleted by about two miles and half of tempo
rary gutta percha rope, until a sufficient addi-
tonal supply of the proper rope can be made.
It will therefore probably be week or fortnight
before the experiment have assume its perma-
nent shape. Even now, however, communities.
tons are transmitted in perfect manner from
coast to coast.
Since the departure Of the Asia, the funds
have improved half per cent. and the per
cent. consols are now at 81. The grain market
has been steady at former prices.
SPECTATOR.
The southern press., 1851-10-18
The next Presidency.
The New Orleans Bee says;


1Gen. ScoTT makes huge mistake If no i'm
agines, that without formal declaration OF prin-
ciples and opinions he stands the slightest chance
OF receiving the Wing nomination for the Presl-
dency, or that, if he should be the choice OF The
national convention the South would recognize
his candidature, without further and fuller ini0r'
nation touching his views upon several highly
important suhjecis."
We cannot indulge any Southern paper, or
party, or Stale any longer in making any pledges,
or promises, or threats. After the recent uni
versal political bankruptcy of the. South, and its
Reputation of the most solemn pledges and res
olutions that could be made, there is too plenti-
full lack ofconfdence in paper Of that kind, for
it to pass even at heavy rate Of discount.
AS for requiring General SCOTT, or any other
presidential candidate, Wing or Democratic, TO
avow his principles that is too absurd to be toll
Grated in this enlightened age and in this glorl-
GUS Union.
And when any Southern submission editor
talks this way, it is too obvious mode OF in'
vitng a bid, or Of inveigling some unsophisti.
Gated country subscriber. No, General ScorT
has only to come out and avow himself for this
glorious Union, and that will be enough. 1t is
the political abracaba. 1t will even make people
think FooTE man of sense-it will make them
think the compromise honest.
The southern press., 1851-10-18
Maryland state Agricultural society.

The Baltimore American says:--The fourth
annual exhibition Of The Maryland Mechanics'
Institute will open on the evening Of the Goth
inst, in their new an magnificent hall, recently
erected over the site Of the old centre market.
This beautiful structure is now rapidly approach.
ing completion, and on Monday next the com.
mittee on exhibition give notice that they will be
ready to receive and designate positions for the
various articles intended for show. The hall Of
the institute is 335 feet in length, by 80 feet in
breadth, and will comfortably hold at least six
charlottesville Hon. J. p. Kennedy has con.
sented to deliver the opening address, and we
have no doubt it will be an effort we'll worthy
the literary fame of the distinguished gentle
man. The closing address is to be delivered by
the president of the Institute. We are pleased
to learn from the last monthly report Of the sec
rotary, that the institute Is in most fourishing
condition, numbering at present full 1900 mem.
bers, 100 having joined since the last monthly
meeting.
The Maryland State Agricultural Society will
hold its annual meeting on the evening Of Mon
day the Goth inst, at their hall, l2s Baltimore
street, over the american Office !" on Tuesday,
the 2lst, the cattle show will be open to the
members of the society and the judges only !;
on Wednesday, the 22d, to the public; on
Thursday, the 231, the ploughing match and
spading match takes place on Friday, the 24th,
the annual address, by the Hon. Daniel Web.
ster, and the delivery Of the premiums.
These two grand exhibitions will do doubt
draw to our city a vast concourse Of strangers
not only from Maryla but from the adjoining
States of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia,
North Carolina, and the District Of Columbia
During the exhibition, the President Of the
United States, heads of dep irtments, and other
distinguished citizens Of Washington, will visit
them, as will also the governor Of Maryland
Taken altogether, the last week of the present
month win be an attractive one in Baltimore
and we can only assure our country friends and
strangers from neighboring States who design
paying our city visit, that true Maryland well
come awaits them.
Other attractions are also in proportion. The
grand and subordinate divisions Of the Sons of
Temperance contemplate having grand prcces-
sion on the 2lst, and will hold their annual SEES
sion nj their hall on the 22d. The annual scs-
sion Of the Maryland Editorial Corruption will
also DO held on the 2lst inst.
The southern press., 1851-10-18

great hayoS might be made among the valuable
trade ofthe English. The affair Of the President
and the Eadymion is we'll known. Capt. Biddls
continued the cruise in the Hornet. the Peacock
accompanying her.
On the 3Oth Of June, in the Straits Of Sunda,
Warrington fell in with the East India Com
Pany's cruiser, the Nautilus, IA, and not know
ing Of the peace, took her, after an exchange Of
broadsides. This unfortunate circumstances took
place few days after the period set for the ter
mination Of hostilities, and ascertaining that
treaty Of peace had been ratified in March, Capt.
Warrington gave up the Nautilus, next day. The
latter vessel had killed and wounded, but no
person was hurt on board the Peacock. which ship
Immediately returned home.