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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

A MAN PICKED UP AT SEA. The Havana
correspondent of the New York Tribune, re-
lates the following story Of the rescue Of a
seaman from a watery grave -
On the morning of the 2Sth, at 3 O'Clock,
as the barque Oregon, Thompson, from Frank
fort for Havana, was nearing the coast of Gu
ba, and distant some twenty miles, the atten-
ton of the officers of the ship and the watch
on deck, was attracted by singular noise near
the ship in the water-not seemingly the voice
of human being in distress, but which led to
an examination of the surface, as far as the eye
could reach, without ascertaining any object
floating upon it. The ship passed on its way
a half mile or more, when the Captain, i'm
pressed with the sentiment that life was at
hazard, ordered his ship about. The singular
sound was again heard-the boat was lowered
and a life was saved.
James Thompson, Prussian by birth, after
having obtained strength TO give utterance 10
words, reports that he fell overheard from the
ship Ocean Star, bound from New Orleans TO
Boston, at six o'clock the previous evening
that he fell through the head, and the vessel
passed over him, and he presnmes it was not
observed on board in time to render him assis-
lance. He remained six hours without any
thing TO aid in sustaining HIMSELF as he
thinks but some three hours before he was
picked up through the providence of Captain
Thompson, he struck a floating board of some
three feet in length and one foot in width
which buoyed him up, and enabled him to
rest
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

BosToN JOURNAL. We invite the attention
of our readers to the advertisement of this ex-
cellent newspaper, in another column. A
morning and evening edition of the Journal is
now issued, printed upon one of Hoes last
fast presses. Although differing from us, po-
litcally, we can assure our readers that the
vigilance and enterprise of the proprietors, to-
gether with the reputation this paper has al
ready acquired in regard to the reliability and
correctness of its news department, renders it
almost indispensable to the commercial com
munity. ,sa., -. t.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20
The Governors Tour,

Gov. Hubbard has just returned from a
tour in the eastern part OF the State. We
presume it was a novel sight 10 The North
fasteners Of The woods TO see the Governor
Of MaiEc among them. Aroostook county,
with its interests-educatio lands, timber,
roads, &c, ought 10 be well understood BY
the people and particularly by the Govern
ment OF the State. Gov. Hubbard is fast
friend TO that county and lis interests. and
wants 10 see it filed up with an enterprising
and industrious community. The recent
law OF the STATE bestowing farms on ac.
tnal settlers for merely nominal equIva ent,
IS one Of the results of the liberal and Just
views of the executive.
The expenditure of the public money was
a subject worth looking after, iba: The mos,
Judicious course might be pursued in that
particular. The result Of This tour will be n
better understanding of the wants and capa-
bilities of Northeastern Maine. We consid-
er it fortunate that we have n Governor so
much interested in the practical home cper-
alton of policy and law rs to take drive Of
three or four hundred miles through the SHOWS
of mid-wnrer to satisfy himself on The point.
Experimental is better han,,theorerical know
ledge, in politics as well as in physics
Gde. ,c
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

C The opinion of the Supreme Court of
the United States sustaining the decision of
Judge Woodbury. in the case of Thompson &
Foreman, to the effect that the duty should be
assessed on the value of merchandise at the
time and place of procurement and not at the
date and place of shipment, reverses the prac-
tice of the government in virtue of instructions
of the treasury department, both under the tar
ifs of 1916 and 1912. The decision goes fur
Their, and makes personal examination of
merchandise by the second board, or merchant
appraisers, necessary which if carried out in
practice, would involve great additional ex-
pense to government. Propositions for amend
ing the act of 1916, so as to cover both points,
are already before congress.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20
Oregon Correspondence ofihe Eastern Times
Steamer Philadelphia, etc.
PORTLAND, OREGON, Dec. 4. 1870

PORTLAND, OREGON, Dec. 4, 1850.
FRIEND NEWMAN Il have Just received a
copy of the Times" of Oct. Sd, containing a
review of a former article of mine, from the
pen of my old friend, "E. H. NJ" Purser and
Clerk of the steamer Philadelphia. Of course,
at this long distance from the "seat of war;" !
shall not attempt controversy, and therefore
marks. What he there says of the "avarice'
of those bound for California and of their be-
ing blind to even 1.-THE common decencies OF
life" is duly appreciated. he is doubtless a
very clear sighted man, free from all avaricious
influence, SO that what he says must be regard
ed as law and gospel! Although friend NJ.
has pronounced my statements false, and &C.
cused me of want of gallantry, and of defaming
big men and pretty women, shall not handy
words with him, but allow our Down East"
friends to form their own opinions. Truth 10
tell. L could have no earthly motive in misrep-
resenting the Philadelphia, her commander, OF
her owners, while friend NJ. happens to be an
officer on the former, subordinate of the sec
ond, and ahreling Of the latter. Whether he
can plead with eqnal truth the same freedom
from motive to misrepresent, leave for others
10 Judge kao@ that in what 1 said of tina.
boat the half of the iniqui,y was not told; and
all who have been on board of her as / was
in the Storage, will cerroboratc my statements
The Purser first takes me to task for saving
that the "steerage tickets bear lie upon their
face" in that they promise creature susie
nance" &c., and says the "ticket is only q
receipt for a certain amount of money" at is
true" he says, "that in the company's adrer-
tsen,ent, the fare of Storage passengers is men
toned" sc. Why did NOT friend NJ like an
honest man, say that this advertisement was
on the back of the ticket ITSELF Such is the
fact and had l said the lie was on the back of
the ticket instead Of the face, the statement
would have been literally true. Such quib-
BILE is unworthy of friend NJ. In the fare of
the steerase, the Purser enumerates "salt beef
and perks two and efteatimes three kinds of
fresh meat three times a day; vegetables, both
soft and hard bread; butter. sugaL rice. tea
and coffee. uith almost daily additions Of
smN ked 6sh, s5svs-s9;;;;1 viz. This she Pursel
~ e-Iua.. Respondents, w, S,oos.d Mis- dasi,
answer at the next District Court fof- Lunt
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Read and accented. Sent m


On motion Of Mr.. Sewall, ordered that the
Joint Standing Commi,tee on Finance be in
structed to settle with Gushing Allen and Eb-
enezer Clap, late Treasurer and Collector of
the City of Bath for all moneys and uncollect-
ed taxes in their hands in such manner as they
may deem most for the interest Of the CITY
with instructions to report at the next meeting
of the City Government.
Mr.. Fuller asked further time for the Joint
Standing Committee on Schools and School
Houses to report. Granted.
Report of committee on laying out new
streets recommending reference to the next
City Council of petitions of Jere. Ellsworth
and others, and John Low and others-was ac-
cepted in concurrence.
Report from the same committee granting
leave to withdraw on petitions of David Sew
all and o,hers-John M. Moody and others
Thos. Bradford and others-and John G. Per-
cy was accepted in concurrence.
Mr.. Clapp laid upon the table an ordinance
concerning truant children and absentees. Re-
ferred to the committee on Schools and School
Houses in concurrence.
The report Of the Joint Standing Committee
on Burying Grounds of the doings during the
year was accepted in concurrence.
An order from the Board of Aldermen to
borrow $500 was referred to the committee
on Finance.
Report Of committee on laying out new
streets, on extending Middle street south, re-
commencing the rejection of said report, was
accepted in concurrence
The report of the committee on Public
Promenade, recommending reference TO next
City Council was no1concnrred and the whole
subject indefinitely postponed.
The Board of Alderman insist on their for
mer vote. The Common Council adhere to
their vote.
Mr.. Robinson was appointed member of
the committee on Accounts, in place of ]. FL
liot, resigned
communication was received from the
Mayor, announcing the receipt from the City
of Boston of bound volume of the ordinances
of that city together with resolve acknowl-
edging the receipt of the same, which was
passed in concurrence.
Resort of the committee on Public Build
ings relative to the Pest House, was read and
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Sewall adjourned to meet
on Friday evening, Feb. 2lst, at half past seven
O'clock
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

who now set up, in opposition to the laws Of
the land, what they term higher la,ef
The American people have declared the AZ
rican slave trade to be unlawful, but 1t was
long before considered immoral. So Of Amer
lean slavery-the sentiment of the age declares
it to be immoral-but it by no means follows
that society, or the American people, commit
a moral rroag by sanctioning it, or not imme-
diately removing it. Whys Because no rule
of ethics requires mankind to rid themselves OF
one evil, or moral jwrong, by committing an
other evil or wrong. especially where the latter
exceeds the former in magnitudc-Aa as we con-
tend would be the result i'll the event of the
immediate abolition Of slavery.
So. too, in relation to this fugitive slave law
1t Is immoral, if you please, but resistance ,o
it, which must endanger the stability of an i'm.
mensc nation, and necessarily greatly retard the
cause of morality and religion, is only justified
by false sense Of duty, and most manifest
misconception of the requirements of morality
The clause in the Constitution upon which the
fugitive slave laws have been based, however
repugnant to our moral sense, was necessary
evil under the then existing state of things, to
ensure that natural CO. cooperation and harmony
that was absolutely necessary for the creation
of our government. The cause that originated
it is in existence yet, and consequently there is
the same necessity now for carrying out the
provisions Of the clause
While every sane man acknowledges that
the evils of slavery can only be removed in a
gradual manner, it is our belief that the work
can best be accomplished under The Constitution
and the american Union, And in order to ac-
complish this it is incumbent upon every good
citizen to aid in supporting the Constitution
and in enforcing the laws.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

word to the contrary notwithstanding, that the
above list is as deceptive as can bet and if
man ever stood in need Of Especial forgiveness of
sin, friend NJ. must have been that man after
penning the above quoted sentence. Not a
particle Of soft bread or cheese was put upon
the table during the whole passase-,he only
smuked Hsh few red herring; the only vese-
tables miserable lot OF small potatoes the
only butter SO stfv,1 and Hairy that ohc would
need to cover it deeply with sugar to make It
go downs the tea and coffee, the bascst apollo
gies the fresh meats-Heaven save the remark
$50 fresh. often as 10 report themselves long
before reaching the mouth.
Friend NJ. has referred to my being invited
to the cabin, Does he mean that for this rea-
SON was bound to hold my peace, and re-
frain from telling the truth. If SO, / would
inform him and his employers, that spurn
the bribe-that have not become SO misera-
bly, low as to sell my birth -right-my right TO
free thought and free cxpression-for paltry
mess ofpottage.
His euogy upon the superior model. ETC., of
'iS h'AoNSApAAaS may PASS AoA "h"s ~ 40
worth. This much know, that of the six
boats plying between New York and Chagres,
the P. is confessedly the poorest-the most
undesirable in all respects.
The Purser's defence of the ladies is all very
we'll, for he is a young, single man, and perhaps
his extra gallanlry is excusable. did not,
however, call names, and was willing that all l
said Of Mrs. -, which was harmless in itself,
should pass for what it was worth. Friend
NJ. however, takes up the glove in true knight
ly style, and enters upon her defence, saying
she sis the lady of one of the richest California
merchants" Well done, and nobly said =
Riches the standard of worth and respectable
ty Had she been the wife of a poor man,
would the gallant little Purser have taken up
the cudsels in her defcncei know nothing
of her ladyship's Christian worth or education.
and am very willing to believe her a perfect
Goddess in this respect-that has nothing to
do with what did say,which, repeat, was
perfectly harmless. That Jones-the SON. in
law of a great mamie should be spared
Well, spare him but for me, have no reve-
renee for great men, or great mems sons, whose
greatness rests upon mere political basis or a
mere name. All would here say is, if he is
so very abstemious, he would do we'll to take
in his sign! Of Capt. Pearson spoke in the
highest terms, as nautical man, and have no
more to say Of him now. OF the Purser l also
spoke well, as do now, and would again, al
belt he thinks was so sea-sick the whole pas
sage, as to be unable form correct opinion =
think was not so sick but l could see
straight and tell the truth. Does friend NJ
mean to say that misreprcsented that sink of
pollution, called Chagres: If SO, God forgive
him. will not ask any to take trip on
the Philadelphia and see for himself, for that
would be 1.-THE unkindest cut os ALL Wishing
"E. II NJ" all imaginable blessings, better
ship and more honorable employers, remain
as ever, Jr.G.
- -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

B The Eastern Times man we thought
was coming to see us this winter. Newman,
where are you South Boston Gaz.
We assure our friend Wright that it would
afford US sincere pleasure to take him by the
hand, and in that corner of his sanctum from
whence emanates the spice with which his sheet
is so judiciously favored, set down to social
chit-chat with himself, Uncle Nathan, Specs,
Junior, and Howard.
We kno,c it would be treat; but the same
lion is in the way that we always meet when
we think of going to California-we can't
raise the wind. And then, if we could, the
pleasure would be denied as at present from the
fact that we can't leave home just now.
Hadn't you better come down here and rus
ticate during our fine sleighing1 ,.'+a 'f'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

A Black Seaman not required to jeopardise
his Lib1ty.-In the U. S. Court at Philadel-
phia, Thomas 'Hara, colored man, prayed for
discharge from schooner Uncas, alleging that
he was informed at the time he signed the
shipping articles that the vessel was bound to
Boston and thence to other ports, and back to
the port Of departure. On his arrival at Phil
adelphia he was informed that the vessel would
sail fer Savannah. He declined going, and al
legged breach of contract. The court decreed
a discharge from the service Of the vessel and
payment of wages due.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

MIDSUMMER FAYs; or the Holidays at Wood
leigh. BY Susan Pinder, author of Fireside
Fairies, &c. New York, d. Appleton &
Co., 200 Broadway.
This is book of 233 pages, designed for
Young people, containing several of the most
useful and entertaining fairy tales we have
ever met with. 1t is, mechanically, exceed
ingly beautiful, being illustrated with six fine
engravings, and bound in excellent style The
moral of the fairy tales is pure as their style
is enchanting. For sale by the trade generally
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

= We regret that any of our readers should
have supposed Mr.. Howard, the violinist Of
this city. was the man referred to last week,
as the self-styled "American Ole Bull" We
make this statement the more readily from the
act,-which VIC have since learned-that this
is not the first time he has suffered for the
meanness of his notorious name-sake. From
our acquaintance with Mr.. H., who has taken
up residence among us, we would be the last
to impute such motives to him.
Will our contemporaries pass the American
Ole Bull round!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

- There has been, hitherto, a difference of
opinion as to what time an United States Sem
ator appointed by Governor, in case of a va
cancy, retired from his seat-whether upon
the election of a successor, or upon his actual
appearance and qualification. The Judiciary
Committee Of the Senate, to which the ques-
ton was referred, have made report declar-
ing that the period when the term Of Senator,
holding seat by executive appointment, ex-
pires, it is not until his successor is chosen
and his acceptance is made known officially to
the Senate by the presentation of his creden-
tials.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

The MIssING ATLANTIC. Packet ship
Seine from Havre, at Boston, saw the Allan
tic under full steam on the LIST Of January, 4
days out.
Here is the report Of. Capt. Williams -
January 81, lat. 81 81, lon. Is. 10, was pas
sed by steamship Atlantic, when passing she
appeared in fine order, and was going ahead
in good style; wind at the time from the
Wesi. From 5th 10 18th Of January had
strong westerly gales. From Cd to 1lrh Of
February saw no vessels bound westward.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20
CITY Government.
In COMMON CouNcIh,
Feb. 7, 1851,

In COMMON CouNcrh,
Feb. 7, 1851.
Present. Messfs. Magoun, Clapp, Frye, Full
lef, Kendall, Lynch, Merfyman, Morse, pot-
ter, Robinson, Sewalh Turner, Weeks, Whites
and Wilson.
Mr.. rlapp presented The report Of the Joint
Select Cohrnittea APPOINTED to ascertain where
a suitable site could be obtained upon which to
erect a Market House-recommending refer
ence TO the next City Council. Accepted.
Mr.. Magoun presented the report of the
Joint Standing Committee on Finance relating
to taxes due and unpaid. They estimate the
value of uncollected taxes to be worth the sum
of $4663-as follows, to wit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20
- Our contemporary of the Tribune has re-

s. Our contemporary of the Tribune has re-
Gently aided in giving publicity to most foul
SANDER against the last democratic admins
tration, relative to the purchase of the Wash
ington Union by an. improper appropriation of
public funds. 1t is only necessary for us to
say that Mr.. Polk has lived to very little ad-
vantage. if his fair fame is to be furnished BY
accusations Of snch nature which have been
proved TO have emanated from a false and ma
licious source, and which evidence has been
made ,abunjantly public. -. ....
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

BALLoTINe FOR SENAToR.-On Wednesday
the House of Representatives in Mass. ballot
ted for the fourteenth time, and Sumner lacked
9votes of an election. This is the largest num-
Der that he has been defeated by at any time
and only once before has the number which he
needed in order to be chosen been so great, and
that was upon the Sd ballot Further action
was postponed to the Goth, one fortnight.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

e The amount of uncoined gold dust and
bullion now in the Philadelphia mint, deposit
ed by banks and individuals, exceed six mil
lions Of dollars, which will be converted into
coin at the rate of 100000 per day. To an
ticipate this coinage, and to enable depositors
at once to receive considerable portion of
their funds, the secretary of the treasury, at
the instance of cashiers of Philadelphia banks,
has directed two millions of dollars to be APP
propriated out Of the sub-treasury in N. York,
to the prompt payment of an equal amount of
mint certificates issued in the early part of last
month.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

. Seamen are very scarce in Baltimore.
Several large vessels have bean ready for sea
for some days, but have been unable to sail in
consequence of the want of seamen. One YES
sci left for Rio with an entire crew of colored
ceamen
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

Bowen REJEcTEe.-The board of Overseers
of Harvard College have rejected the nomina-
ton of Francis Bowen to the Profesorship Of
Ancient and Modern History in that insttu-
ton. The whole number of votes was r.
For confirmation SO; against confirmation 80.
Bowen had made himself obnoxious, BY the
authorship of sundry articles defending Aus
trian barbarty against Hungary.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

2 The North American Electric Washing
Fluid is one of the best preparations we know
of. Its effects are visible not only upon the
clothes, but also upon the countenances of the
washers, and washing day hencefnrth, we trow,
will not-as Of yore-be made the subject of
song. For sale BY M. F. Gannett.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

o. Yankee is now at Washington ex
hibiting new explosive shot for mortar. 1t
is two feet long, with head shaped like
bomb, which bursts as soon as it strikes hard
substance, and in passing through the air a
number of blades open from stock, and spread
out so as TO increase lis destructive power.
A pleasant little thing
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

AMALGAaATIoN.-Some astounding devel-
opments have been made in Boston, recently,
in reference TO The elopement and marriage
OF young girl, named Brown, the laughter
OF highly respectable aboiIionlst, 10 a
negro.
1t appears The father had expressed him
self indifferent as TO whether his daughter
married white man or a negro.
She took him al his word, and few weeks
since eloped with black man, married him,
and in his company went to the different
dens IN Ann street, in one of which she was
discovered by an officer and carried 10 her
father.
She is now in the Lunatic Asylum. The
affair has been hushed up here, on account
OF the responsibility ofthe parties Boston
paper.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

RocKLAND GAzErTE.-We should have STA
ted earlier this well conducted journal has late
ly entered its 9Th volume, materially improved
in typographical appearance. This paper is at
present conducted with ability, and is one Of
our best exchanges.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

Fires. The dwelling house of J. C. Mer-
row, on Harrison Avenue, occupied by Mer.
row and n. L. Meserve, was consumed by
fire on Sunday last, about II o'clock A. M
The occupants lost nearly all their clothing
and furniture. Merrow's loss shout 500
Meserve's about 500. None of the property
was insured.
On the evening of the same day, about half
past ten O'Clock, the large mill on the Cobossee
stream owned by Lincoln Perry, and contain
nsshinsle, clapboard and planning machines,
and large quantity of valuable Lumber. was
discovered to be on fire in different parts of the
building, and in short time was entirely con-
sumed. Loss about $1,000 insured $780,
The work of an inccndiary without doubt.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

T There will be another old fashioned
temperance gathering at the Hall, corner Of
Washington and Center Sts.. this Thursday
evening. The ladies are particularly invited
to attend. An address is expected from a
young man of Bath. s-e t1i h
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20

ScARcITY OF SLvER.-The exports of spe-
Gle from New York for the two weeks ending
on Saturday was S377 .OOs, of which $685.
1873 were in silver coins. Of American half
dollars alone $245,s4l were exported.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-20
Jesse Hutchinson, father Of the Hutchinson
family, died in Boston on Sunday.

SAD.-Major Auguste Davezac died in New
York on Saturday morning, after an illncsss Of
only thirty-six hours. He was aid TO Gen.
Jackson in the battle Of New Orleans, and re-
Gently Charge to Amsterdam.