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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
The Trial Trip Of the First
Locomotive.

Major Allen, the Engineer OF The N. York
and Erie Railroad, in a speech made during
the recent festival excursion, gave the follow.
ing account of the first trip made by the loco
motive on the continent
"When was il? Where was it? And
who awakened its energies and directed Its
movements? II was in the year 1873, on
the banks OF Lackuwana, at the commence
ment of the railroad connecting the canal OF
the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. with
their coal mines, and he who addresses you
was the only person on that locomotive. The
circumstance which led TO my being alone on
the engine were these: The road had been
built in the summer, the structure was oil hem
lock timber, and the rails of large dimensions,
notched off 10 caps placed far apart. The
timber had cracked and warped from expo
sure to the sun. After about 300 feet of
straight line, the road crossed the Lackawa-
nd creek, on treslle work, about 80 feet high
and with curve of $50 to 400 feet radius
The impression was very general that this
iron monster would leave the track al the
curve and plunge into the creek. My reply
to such apprehensions was, that it was 100
late to consider the probability of such occur
rences; that there was no other course but
to have The trial made of the strange animal
which had been brought here at such great
expense but that il was not necessary that
more than one should be involved in its fate
that would take the first ride alone, and that
the time would come when should look
back to The incident with great interest. As
placed my hand on the throttle valve ham
die, | was undecided whether | should move
slowly or with fair degree of speed, and be-
lieving that the road would prove safe, and
preferring if we did 60 down, TO go down
handsomely, and without any evidence of tim
idity, started with considerable velocity,
passed the curve over the creek safely, and
was soon out of hearing of the cheers Of
the large assembage present. At the end
of three miles, reversed the valves, and re-
turned without accident, to the place Of
starIing-having thus made the first Rail-
road trip, by locomotive, on the Western
Hemisphere"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Arrival of the Arctic.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EURO

Steamer Arctic arrived at New York at S
o'clock on Monday morning. She left Liver
pool on the afternoon of the Both, and brings q
full freight and SO passengers. The Arctic
made the passage in IL days and 10 hours
The Africa was 10 days and hours in making
her passage out the Baltic 10 days.
Cotton-Sales on Monday and Tuesday were
10000 bales, 5000 of which were on speculation
and for export prices advanced on American
descriptions is to IA. Breadstufs were only
in moderate demand at unchanged prices
Martial law has again been declared in italy.
The great exhibition continues to attract
crowds. The receipts on the goth were f32Ol
los.
In the house of commons the motion to adj
NIT Alderman Solomons to a seat has been car
red. A select committee of the house of COM
mons have reported against retaining the pen
ny stamp upon newspapers, unless necessary
to do so for the sake of revenue
FRANCE. 1t is estimated that if the revision
of the constitution be not granted, the Bona
partsts will not if public opinion oe in their
favor, allow the RICH; of the people to re-elect
Louis Napoleon to be disputed with IMMUNITY
by the national assembly,
The revision question, it is said, will again
be discussed in November. A motion was
about to be proposed that the assembly adjourn
from August Il to October 20.
SPAIN. The Heraldo says that Mazzini has
circulated proclamation calling on the friends
of liberty to be prepared, as the hour of Italy s
regeneration is at hand. The Madrid senate
have adopted the bill for the settlement of the
public debt.
AUSTRIA. The Milan Gazettee of July 10,
contains proclamation by Marshal Radetsky,
alleging that fresh attempts at instruction are
making. and that he is prepared to adopt very
rigorous measures. The state Of siege was sill
kept up.
DENMARK. The Hamburg senate has placed
severe and almost prohibitory restrictions on
the transportation of emigrants by the agents
of British ship owners. The senate have also
requested the Prussian government to adopt
similar restrictive and hostile measures, and it
is stated that the city of Bremen proposes to
follow up the example.
INDIA. The overland mail brings advices
from Bombay to June 25th, and Calcutta l4th.
A movement has taken place at Calcutta, with
view of placing British and American YES
sells on more equal footing than they now &C.
cupy. Freishts at bombay were lower.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
The Firemen's Jubilee at Hal.
lowell.

The meeting Of the several Fire Companies
at Hallowell, on "Wednesday last, passed of
very pleasantly. Thirteen Fire Companies
and over fire hundred Firemen were present
on the occasorowith their respective engines.
Speaking Of The procession, the Hallowell Ga
zette says
"The formation of the line commenced
abont 10 O'Clock, on Second street, with the
right in front of the Hallowel House, and the
left stretching SOUTH At II all was ready for
moving. The column was a sight worth see
ing. 1t extended from the Hallowell House TO
beyond Grove street, about I-2 mile, the right
of the Floral procession being near the house
of Mr.. John Gardner. The bright colors of
the Firemen's dresses and the glistening orna-
ments of their engines, together with the wav-
ing OF banners and the wreath covered sum-
mts of the Floral carriages, presented sight
OF the most imposing description.
The Poem, by WIN. B. GLAzIER. Esq, is
spoken of as an able production, and very APP
propriate for such an occasion. We should
like to see it in print. A grand dinner was
provided under Pavilion, of which about 600
menced at o'clock. The Gazette says
Each engine was stationed in turn at the
same place on the wharf The drafting hose
was put down under the capstan and entered
the water in front of the wharf Four hundred
and fifty feet of hose brought the discharging
pipe at the corner of Temple and Second
streets. The water was thrown south down
Second street. The brakes came down with
will, and such a bursting of hose was never
known before. The tub that could couple the
most perfect and strongest hose had decided
advantage. The Committee measured the
distances of the streams with care and prec-
csion, and the strongest reliance was enter
tanned in the impartial performance of their
duties. 1t was acknowledged that they per-
formed their duties well. The following is
their report
Report Of the Prize Awarding Committee.
The Committee appointed to award the
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

The Eastpou Sentinel wonders why peo-
pie interested do not send in to their local
papers, notices of marriages, deaths, and
items OF news possessing a local interest,
nc. Well il is wonder to us, why they do
not do SO. Many people seem to think that
newspaper conductors are or should be ON
nlpresent within The sphere of the circula-
ton OF their paper, and that it is neglect
of their duty if they do not make public rec
ord of all these events Immediately after
they transpire. 1t is enough for the news
papers 10 publish them gratuitously without
going after them, and they will publish them
when they are communicated BY those inter-
ested. ...s - .-
Let those who wonder why their marriage
or the death of friend, or any event of local
interest is not recorded in the newspapers,
take hint from the above Iemarks.-Bau-
gor Jefrsonian.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

ELoPEMENT.-Marvin Andrews, farmer.
residing In Gloucester, who had suspected his
wife OF improper intimacy with an Irishman
by the name of John Sternes, accused her OF
lnfldelliy, when she acknowledged her guilt,
and said that she would live with this man
and no one else" She accordingly packed up
her clothes on Monday last, and for the COM
fort and convenience of her new lover, took a
half dozen of her husbands shirts, with other
necessary articles of clothing, and in company
with MIR. Sternes, took the stage for Norwich,
since which time they have not been heard
from. She has left three children with her
husband as tokens of her affections. Mr.. An
drews bears his misfortunes like philosopher,
and has applied for divorce, saying to his coun-
sci that he does not believe it will pay to at
tempt to recover his faithless wife. ''--Proui-
dence Journal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

DEDICATION new Unitarian Church,
recently erected in this city, on Summer street,
will be dedicated this day Thursday August
18th, services to commence at 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, precisely. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. DR.. Gannett, of Boston. Other appro-
pirate exercises will be had; in which the
ministers of the Maine Unitarian Association
will take part.
This church is well proportioned, commo-
dious and beautiful building-an ornament to
our city. The Society have purchased, and
put up, well finished and superior toned or
gan; and will undoubtedly be provided with
good choir of singers. There will be preach
ing in this church every Sabbath. i.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE AT VAssALBoRo'. -
On Monday night of last week, house owned
by Arson Meigs. at South Vassalboro', and oc-
cupied by Eben Averill, was burned, with the
most of its contents; and a worthless fellow
named Cunningham lost his life in the conha-
grafton. Cunningham was at first supposed to
have fired the house himself, as he had threat
to do so, if the occupants concealed from him a
jng of rum, which he had brought with him
when he came to the farm as hay hand. As
he was missing after the fire, the superstition
was natural that he had carried out his threats,
and officers were dispatched in search of him.
But his remains were found next day in the
ruins.-Ken Jour.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Awful Tragedy.

never has il fallen 10 our lot as public
Jo I' to record so heart rending trag
% occurred mile from this city on yes
10y, ne lin INST, which resulted in the
~ s'an' oeath OF Mrs. Matilda Baker, and
!ne mortaily wounding of her husband vii.
liam Baker. The circums,anc.s ara ,hasa.
negro rode up 10 Mr.. B.ker,s ohon,
sunrise, and inquired the way to n na;rhh,r,s
house, and was invited by MIR, R. re aI;ah,
until the family were done breakfast n
which they were about TO sit down. and the
negro did so. About this time, Col. E. s. G.
Robertson rode up, and upon examination,
found the negro was a runaway, and he and
MIR. Baker tied and placed him in the house.
Col. K. then left, soon after which, Mr.. Ba-
ker met the negro at the door, he having cut
himself loose with large butcher-knife,
which he held in his hand. On Mr.. Bakers
attempting to reiie The negro, the latter
grappled with and commenced stabbing him.
Mrs. Baker, seeing her husband in this per-
ilous situation, ran to his relief, when The
negro stabbed her-the knife entering Just
above the left nipple, severing The arteries
OF the axllar, producing hemorrhagc and al
most instant death; and after stabbing Mr..
Baker four times-thrice in the back near
the spine, and once in The side-the negro
got on his horse and fed. No one was pres
ent during the horrld tragedy except five
little children, whose screams soon assem-
bIed some of the neighbors. Medical aid
was Immediately summoned to Mr.. Baker,
but there is not the most distant hope Of his
recovery. A large number of our citizens
Immediately armed themselves, and went in
pursuit of the murderer, but at our last ac-
counts from the scene of the murder, he had
not been arrested.
Mr. Baker, since he has been among us,
has shown himself an industrious worthy
citizen, and Mrs. b. was highly esteemed as
an intelligent, exemplary wife and mother
and this tragic event makes orphans of six
children, the eldest of whom is scarcely
grown. Teras State Gazette, July IL.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Obituary.

Mr.. NEWMAN Il wish through your col
umns, to notice briefly the character of the
little boy Charles Albert Ramsay, whose death
by drowning was published in your last num-
Der. He was in many respects remarkable
child, and the influence of his life brief as il
was, vii! be long and distinctly felt by all who
were associated with him. He was but about
seven years and six months old at the time of
his death, and yet there were developed in him
a thoughtful consideration for the feelings of
others. a truthfulness and boyish magnanimity,
and at the same time an affection and gentle
ness, which would afford worthy example for
those of maturer years. Among his most re-
markabe traits was love for books, and par
tcularly for the Word, from which he volun-
tarily read each evening for long time before
his death.
We meet now and then in our path a young
being whose whole spiritual organization seems
above the common lives around us-who seems
to be taught of God" and sent among US to
remind us of the nearness of the angelic world,
and of the great truth that whoever would en-
ter the Kingdom must become as a little child.
Such an one was the lad Charles Albert Ram
say, whose early removal so reminds us of the
saying-"whom the Gods love, die young"
Cow
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

ReroltinS Murder and Summary Punish
n'ent Of the Mirderer.-On Tuesday, % uIr.,
negro man belonging TO Mr.. Hardy KieI,
residing in Wilkinson county.G violated the
persons of and afterwards murdered his
Mistress and her sister, Miss Mason, whilst
they were washing at a spring near the
house,
He then stole horse and attempted to
escape, but was so closely pursued by some
of Mr.. kieTs neighbors, thai he had to leave
the horse and take the river swamp.
Several citizens of the County turned ont
TO search for the murderer, and succeeded
in arresling him a; il o'clock, Tuesday
night They then tied him to stake and
burned him to death. ,.|-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

A FRIGHTFuL AFFAIR.-On Tuesday evening
last, son of Mr.. John Sterling, 10 years Of
age, while playing in the rigging of a schooner,
suspended himself from the main stay, and at
tempted to pass from one mast to another
When he had accomplished about half the dis
lance, he found his strength falling, and was
heard TO say 81 shall fall.' After remaining
suspended in this manner few minutes, he
was precipitated to the deck, a distance of 60
feet. He struck on the fore boom, which broke
somewhat the force of the fall. physician
was called, but he could not ascertain exactly
whether he was damaged internally or not
Another boy crossed the rope safe, in the same
manner, a few minutes before.-D6rer IN. H.)
Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

in which Mr.. Reed, brewer, of Providence,
R. l., his two daughters, two Misses Potter,
of Prudence Island, and two others, was upset
in gale yesterday afternoon, near Bristol
The four young ladies were drowned. One
body only has been recovered. Mr.. Reed sus-
tanned himself by swimming, and the other two
by clinging to portion of the mast, which re-
manned above the water, until they were res
cued by another boat.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

BELFAST FoUNDRY.-It has been decided to
rebuild the Belfast Foundry, with capital o.
$4,000. The amount of stock previous to the
fire was $4,000. The new establishment is Il
be under the direction of Messrs White &
kimbalj, who are to give up their establish
ment on the east side of the river.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL. We understand
that it is contemplated to have a grand Tenn
perance celebration in Portland on the Goth OF
this month Arrangements are now in pro-
gress to make this one of the greatest gather
ings of the friends of the cause, which las ever
been witnessed in our State. Large deega-
tons from the various Watchmen Clubs will
be present with their regalias, banners, &C., and
glorious time may be anticipated.
We learn that IL CLUB in this city, propose
going in body, and will be accompanied by
the Brass Band. Arrangements have been
ma lie with the Railroad Company, by which
passengers can be taken to and from Portland,
in an extra train, at the low price of sixty-two
and a half cents. This will undoubtedly Sc
cure a large number.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

To DESTROY FLIES To one pint of milk
add quarter Of pound OF raw sugar, and
two ounces Of ground pepper; simmer them
together eight or ten minutes, and place il
about in shallow dishes; the flies attack il
greedily, and in few moments are suffo-
Gated. By this method, kitchens and other
rooms may be kept clear Of flies all summer,
without the danger attending poison.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
CITY Affairs,

In the Common Council on the evening of
August 9th, the order relative to the estab-
lishment of place for the sale of spirituous
liquors, under the provisions of the new liquor
law, was taken up and discussed by Messrs
Sewall, Harding, Houghton, Hayden and
jackson. 1t was opposed on the ground of
xpedency-there being now fire persons
under license to sell spirituons liquors for me-
dicinal purposes-these licenses having been
granted last May, to continue one year-the
parties so licensed having given the requisite
bonds. The order was rejected BY the fol-
lowing vote. Yeas-Messrs Blasland Hay
den, Houghton, Jackson, Larrabee, Robinson,
S,andish -. Nays Messrs. Bradford,
Coombs, ]. Drummond, Harding, Lincoln,
Morse, Sewall-7. An order was passed ap-
proprlating money for the erection of school
house on North street, and the Committee on
Schools and School Houses were authorized
10 contract for the erection and completion of
the same. An order was passed raising a
committee to inquire into the expediency of
purchasing land for public Promenade An
order was passed for the erection of bridge
over the railroad on Oak street. An order
was passed raising committee TO inquire into
the expedency of purchasing the old North
Meeting House and lot, to be used for the pur-
pose of a High School. The next meeting
will be held on the first "Wednesday evening
in September next.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

"TRAvELLING CABINET. The New York
Herald estimates that Mr.. Fillmore and his
secretaries have travelled this spring and sum-
mer, in round numbers, 20, 900 miles, in little
trips of few days, here and there, In this es-
innate we include the necessary return travel to
Washington of several absentees of the cabinet
and an estimate of the trip to the Virginia
White Sulphur Springs, proposed to have been
undertaken on Tuesday. The tariff Of '46
keeps The rheels Of government weH Creased
no creaking-nothing to do. After December
next, the president and cabinet will probably
be detained at Washington until March, 1853,
rhen it is likely they ,oiu all set out on their
traueis together.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

Don't put TOO much confidence in lovers
vows and sighs,' says Mrs. Darlington 10 her
neice; let him tell you that you have lips
Ike strawberries and cream, aud cheeks like
tarnas'on, and eyes like an astersk, but
such things often come from tender head
than tender heart. HH4 f4 sH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

LIQUOR LAw.-On Thursday last DR.. ]. NJ
Keep was brought before Judge Smith, for
keeping, with intent to sell, intoxicating liquors,
contrary TO the statute. The government fail
ed to make out the case, and he was dscharg-
ed. His liquor, of which there was but a
small quantity, was returned. 1t was main
tanned by the attorney for defendent, that the
liquors found in his possession was necessary
to the business of an apothecary. .-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

The RAILRoAD.-The whole line from Au-
gusta to the depot in Richmond village will be
graded in three or four weeks, and the rails
laid In the course of another month so that
we may expect visit from the iron horse with
his train, as early at least as the first of No
vember.-Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

A HANDSOME ToAsT.-The following toast
was given by Col. A. A. Adams, at the cele-
bration Of the 4th in Warren, Ohio -
Uncle Sarn-The gentleman whose birthday
we celebrate; with family Of thirty millions
Of handsome girls and boys, and land enough
to give each farm, and have plenty for his
grand children.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

- Mr.. WING, of the Mirror, has disposed
of his interest in that paper to Mr.. CHARLES A.
SpRAGuE. 1t will hereafter be published by
Haines g. Sprague. May their reflections be
well matured, and their frame never tarnish.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

CEMENT FOR MENDrNG BROKEN vEssE U.s.
10 ball pint of milk, put a sufficient guam.
tIty OF vinegar IN order to curdle il separate
the curd from the whey, and mix the whey
with the whites Of four eggs, beating the
whole well together; when mixed, add a little
quick lime through a seive, untiI it acquires
the consistency of paste. With this ce-
ment broken vessels or cracks can be repair
ed; it dries quickly, and resisis the action Of
FIRE and water.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

Henry Long, the fugitive slave, who was
recovered in New York some time since, was
sold TO person in Atlanta county, Ga, where
ne has been arrested and sent to Jail for
picking mans pocket, and also for making
abolition speeches to his brother slaves. o.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

We understand that Nelson Evans, of
this town, was brought before Justice Baker on
Thursday last, on two indictments for violation
Of the Liquor Law, and fined on both $780,
Hal. GaS. a M sHaa aln n
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

CHINESE HENs.-The Edga-town martha s
Vineyard) Gazette says: "A gentleman of this
town, Mr.. Samuel S. Dagget, has several hens
that lay three or four eggs every day. One of
them, of the Cochin China breed, has laid the
astonishing number of lO2 eggs, without evin-
cling any disposition to set, and is regularly
proceeding to complete her second hundred.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

NJ The murderers of the Cosden family
were hanged in Maryland on Friday, surround
ed by some eight thousand spectators. The
they were swung off, the rope slipped from
Murphy's neck, and he fell violently to the
ground, distance of fifteen feet. He was
picked up insensible, but shortly revived, when
he was rehung, and this time SUCCESSFULLY
There was no disturbance, and the crowd, sa-
tiated with horror, quietly dispersed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

E Miss Bremen leaves this country for
Sweden about the last of this month. She is
going to publish book on the United States,
which will be translated into English by Mary
Hewitt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

John Bennett was fined $40 and costs, and a
small quantity of liquor, of which he had actu-
ally sold some, was destroyed TWAS kept in
private house.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

nF The Bangor City Council has decided
to lay out two commons, one on each side Of
the s,ream, near the centre Of business. A
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

E An 1rishman, Mnllaney, employed on
the railroad in Augusta, was drowned on Sun
day, the Sd inst, while bathing.
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STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., !
Augusta, July 25, 1851.
AN adjourned session of the Executive Council win he
holden at the Council Chamber, in Augusta ON Friday
the fifteenth day of August
Attest:-JoHN G. SAWYER, See. of State.
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they can successfully resist the last grea,
confagration and receive the reward when
limbaed up in Heaven.
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Later from California.

Particulars ofthe FTe-$3, 100000 PROPERTY
Destroyed-Loss Of LJe-$1 100000 in
Gold by the Steamer.