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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
Seven Days Later from Curone
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC

ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC
This steamship, from Liverpool, Dec. l4th.
for New York, put into Provincetown on Sun.
day morning, for COAL
Capt Comstock receipted in Liverpool for
more than the quantity necessary, and says
there must have been mistake in the loading.
Two hundred tons were luckily obtained from
brig Palm, from Sydney, which had providen-
tally put into Provincetown, in distress, and
the Baltic sailed for New York on Monday af-
ternoon, with her Liverpool pilot still on board.
he English papers continue to TEEN with
accounts OF meetings, addresses, petitions, and
circumstances against the new Roman Catho-
lie organization.
FRANCE. The latest advices from p,r;s
Dec IL, state that the government is about to
conclude commercial treaty with BELGIUM.
Tuesday was the second anniversary If the
presidency of Louis Napoleon. At a public
dinner in the evening he minated that the
state of Paris showed that any change in the
constitution would not cause any disorder
GERMANY. The orders for reducing the
Austrian and Prussian ornaments are the only
topics OF interest. Austria intends TO propose
a liberal reform of the old diet. Private let
tiers from the Prussian provinces discuss in the
gloomiest terms the state of trade and business
caused by the withdrawal of nearly all the male
population from labor. The condition of af-
fairs is stated to be worse than in 1916
Nothing is undertaken from general want Of
confidence in the future.
ITALY. 1t is stated, on the authority Of pri-
vate letters from Turin, that Mazzina has been
expected for some time at Genoa, in which
city the danger is believed to be the greatest
10 the Italian peninsula. A large body of I,al-
ian refugees, it is said, assembled there. The
Mazzina loan is reported to have been success
| full at Genoa.
SWEDEN. The latest news from Copenha-
/ gen is of the LIST Dec. The king had resolved
to separate from Madame Rasmussen, the mis-
tress whom he lately married and ennobled -
Madame r, will make the third legitimate
wife, and is to receive an annuity Of Sl2 600,
besides apanages.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

A MAN MIssING.-Mr. Elbridge Farris, OF
this city, who had been for some lime past
AT kendalls Mills. left that place for this CT
~ on Friday, 18Th inst, with a hired horse
and sleigh. He stopped at the Halowell
House. His horse was left there, and he
was seen that night on Winthrop street, in
ilalowell, near The top Of the hill, since
which he has not been heard from. Mr.. F..
is about 81 years old, Of Iiyht complexion,
aud about six feet in height. II is feared
that lie is dead He possessed fine business
talents, and was much respected by his
friends. An occasional spree was his prin>
cipal failing. Any information concerning
him, would he very gratefully received by
his friends in this city. Will other papers
please copy Gardner Fountain
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

The Court House. We learn that the
County Commissioners of Kennebec have de-
cided to add two wings, each twenty feet wide,
to the front of the present building-,hus max
ing an entire front of LOG feet. The north
wing will extend to within a few feet of the
present embankment wall; and all that part of
the lot which lies north of the Court House is
10 be taken down to the level of Winthrop ST.,
and basement story put under the building
The expense of the improvement will be from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

some inquiries, that Senator Hamlin, of this
State, was not present at the Union Meeting in
Bath, and that the announcement in some of the
newspapers that he could be present, was nee
essarily unauthorized, inasmuch as he was not
among the number of those to whom knowl-
edge of the proposed meeting was brought by
the invitations of its committee of arrange
ments.-Argus.
The statement that Mr.. Hamlin was expect
ed to be present at the Union meeting, in this
city, was made upon the authority of several
members of the committee of Arrangements.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

DANIEL WEBsTER's CELLAR.-The Boston
Times says that 1.-TWO thousand one hundred
and fifty-nine bottles of wine, the property of
Hon. Daniel Webster, were sold at auction by
Coolidge & Haskell on Saturday. The wines
were costly and went off at high prices. A
small lot (l2 botles) of " Essex Junto" went
off as high as seven dollars per bottle Common
wine botiles.) When the Constitution was
put np-an article put up by the Hon. Daniel
Webster himself in August, lS33-the bidding
became quite brisk. Every person present
seemed anxious TO get at least one bottle of the
Constitution 1t was finally knocked off
2 bottles TO Mr. Curtis do TO Mr. Eastman
city printer 5 do TO Mr.. Appleton 5 do 10
Mr.. Sargent, &c. Judge Warren took bot
ties, Moses Saltonstall, Roman, Rich, Mason,
Joseph Whitney and Mr.. Skinner, each took
one or more bottles. The same Mr.. Skinner
bid off number of " Yellow Jackets at 81
per bottle.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

Docs DECLARED PROPERTY.-The steward
of the ship Sir Robert Peel laIey sued the
mate Of that vessel for the value of two dogs
"a Terrier. and King Charles Spaniel,
which the mate had maliciousIy thrown ov-
erboard. The value was proved TO have
been a5ou, one hundred dollars. The de-
iendent asked tor nonsuir, on The plea that
the killing of dogs was not ground of ac-
lion. But the judges decided that dogs are
properly as much us sheep or cows. and the
plaintiff recovered one hundred dollars and
costs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02
TIMES.
Bath, Thursday, Jan. ?, 1850.
THE NEW YEAR.

Another year has passed away. The
months, days, and hours of 1850, as well as of
another half century, are already numbered
with the past, and the new year has greeted
she world. What momentous events has it
unfolded, not only in the political, but in the
social and moral world While its moments
have bcen passing silently away, changes have
been going on-,he young have become strong
and robust, and the aged more infrm, and all
have drawn one step nearer that land " from
whose bourn no traveller returns"
4. Another half century, too, Is ended, It's
records sealed up, and the opportunities for
good it has presented, passed. Never has
there been so eventual period as the first hall
of the nineteenth century. Events. which
might render remarkable whole ages, have
transpired within the short space of fifty years.
1t would be impossible for us to attempt to
give the least sketch of the many changes
which have taken place in our own country,
much less on the globe. Political changes
and events, progress of the arts and sciences,
charitable and educational advancements i'm
provements in internal communication, increase
of Christian benevolence, either of these might
form the subject of large volumes.
Our own country has extended it, borders
till the Atlantic forms It's boundary on
the east, and the surges of the Pacific lash our
western coast, The star-spangled banner
waves triumphantly over the whole continent,
from the great lakes to the Rio Grande. In
stead of ranking among the weak nations, the
American Republic now stands foremos,
among the governments Of the earth.
And all this has been accomplished within
fifty years. Aye, more, ten Thousand times
more has been done than pen can write
Steam has been made subservient 10 the will
of man, and the lightning has been conquered
to convey his thoughts. The bowels of the
for the human mind, and the sky has been so
infinitely examined, that we are as familiar
with the heavenly bodies as with the geography
of our own country.
Nor is the change in a political point of
view any the less remarkable. Monarchies
that had been firmly established for ages have
tottered, and governments seemingly standing
on foundations that nothing could move, have
been overthrown.
The commencement of a new year, says
correspondent of the South Boston Gazette, is
profitable time for reflection. 1t is a time,
also, when new resolves are made, new plans
are laid, and revision of our business is eff
fected. There seems TO be general settle
ment made in all the affairs of men. All this
is we'll. We need some time and place for
reflection, and happy is the man who improves
the opportunity presented at New Years Day.
But We must conclude, for the Old Year would
say
"Bereft of youth, of wealth. of charms,
Thy roseate robes of rich perfume,
Lingering and sad, with folded arms,
Thou Winters cloak at last assume.
Shivring in chill DEFENDERS gloom
And surly blast, benumbed and sere,
Thy mournfull eye bent on the tomb,
Ours forward to-A Coon New YEAR.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

N. YORK, Dec. 29th. Sunday, 9P' Mp
to 10 O'Clock. NJ, to-day, no steamer nao oeeh
seen off the highlands L.
A snow storm. accompanied oy severe
s 800 mill about II o'clock this morning,
the snow having fallen to the depth of about ten
;mcbes Snow also fell to the depth Of eight OF
,eo inches in Utica, Syracuse and Albany. ~
Yesterday afternoon, the case Of Henry Long
the alleged fugitive slave, was again up IN the
d. S. Court. James w. Smith, colored Wit
ness, was recalled and examined, but nothing
new was elected. He re-afirmed his belief
that he first saw Long at Bucks house in Feb.
ls4s; and again in July of the present year,
On board steamboat, where he appeared TO be
employed as servant. The cross-examinatloa
of this witness led to nothing new. AT hati
past six O'Clock, further proceedings were post
poned until Monday morning. Long was then
removed to the Toombs under the custody OF
strong police force. n Vs
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

TELEGRAPHIc OPERAToRs. The office at Au-
lady, Miss Livermore, of Hallowell. who,
though young beginner, is one of the most
prompt and efficient operators on the line
So far as we know, she is the only female ooe-
rator in New England.
Mr.. X. Il. Haines, who has conducted the
Office in this city. since its establishment, has
retired, and yesterday entered upon his duties
as postmaster. Mr.. Haincs is said to be one of
the best Geographic operators on the line. We
have been placed under frequent obligations
to Mr.. H. for important news for which he
will please accept our hearty thanks.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

Frozen to Death.-The mail stage, when
this side of Hudson, hight before last, over
took sleigh embedded in a snow bank, con-
tanning woman, several children, and guam
tty of bedding. The driver, colored man,
was found dead, having frozen in his seat
The woman and children had been preserved
from similar fate by wrapping themselves
up in the bedding. They were Immediately
conveyed to house near by, and kindly taken
care of. They are not likely to suffer any per-
manent nconvience from their exposure.-At-
Jdny Journal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

Cotton Factory Destroyed-On Thursday
last, the Cotton Factory of l.. Rice g. Co., at
North Adams, Mass, was nearly destroyed by
fire, only small ell, used for the packing and
storing of cloth, was saved. The n. Adams
Transcript says that the mill, part of which
was built in 1915, contained ninety looms, and
in preparation, and also machine shop for
building machinery was all good, and mich of
it new, or nearly so. The entire loss is esti-
mated at S3i ,0O0-insured for $50, 900.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02
Union Meeting at New Haven.

The great Union meeting at New Haven, on
Tuesday,was one of the most enthusiastic dem
onstrations of the kind ever seen in Connecti-
cut. Dennis Kimberly presided, and the reso-
lutions were reported and read by r. J. Inger-
soil. They declare the Constitution Of the
United States 20 be supreme in all its parts !;
that it is the duty Of every good citizen to
support it. and just now, that part of it which
relates to the surrender of fugitive slaves
The Two last run thus. There is meaning in
them -
Resolved, That we know Of no higher
law, as rule for political action. than the
constitution of the United States, and we have
no sympathy or fellowship with men who in
slsate or encourage forcible resistance to the
constituted authorities of the country. We
hold such men to be mischievous members of
the community, and Justly deserving the Sc
verest penalties which the law has provided
for their offences, and that those who claim to
be too conscientious to yield their obedience to
the laws OF the land should remove themselves
to some other country, whose institutions they
prefer, and not avail themselves of the benefits
OF the Union while they repudiate its obliga-
tons.
" Resolved, That we are utterly opposed
to all foreign interference with our political
and civil institutions, and when foreign
agents or emissaries come among us, teaching
or preaching treason to the government, they
are not entitled to the hospitalties of the coun-
try which they abuse, or the respect of law
abiding people"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

q We learn that Col. John Rogers was
chosen cashier of the Brunswick Bank, on the
2lst ult., vice A. c. Robbins, resigned. We
congratulate the stockholders of that institution
in their selection. Col R. has long been known
as an honest, faithful and upright man, an ex-
perienced book-keeper, and will, we have no
doubt, give universal satisfaction.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

FIRE FROM THE EXPLOSION OF CAMPHENE.
A fire broke DOT nj six o'clock this morning
IN the store occupied by S. l.. Mcguire 4
Co. on Exchange street, in the following
manner. MIR. Mcguire was trimming a
canp'iene lamp, and as he opened the can,
the fame of The candle whicI, was about Two
feet distant, communicated fire 10 the gas is
suing from The can, which made a terrible
explosion, Prostraring Mr.. Mcguire and bur
ming his hands and setting fire instantly TO
the store in all parts. The store was almost
entirely consumed together with the entire
stock OF groceries and dry goods. and The up
per story, roof and cupola of the adjacent
building occupied by William A. Dresser as
a clothing establishment were nearly Destroy
ed.
Mcguire & Cos loss, we are informed, is
about $4,000. They are insured for $1,000
Mr.. Dresser's goods were all removed. He
is insured for 81, 500.-Bdngor Mercury.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02
a Powerful Appeal.

down-easi editor, after reviewing his etli-
makes al iuroad upon The affections Of his
readers, in The following eloquent para
graphs:
'0trs is the glad strong ill TO labor effect
ively but HE very dew AMI sunshine of our
soul Is, to know that when YOU rise from
the perrisal OF our paper it IS as if your soul
had found food for it's nourshment; med-
cine for its ils-that you have more resolu-
lion to graphic with Obstacles, less fear Of
LIES rasks-,hat YOU love more, and work
more, for The world IN which YOU live, the 50.
eetv IN which you move, and the family of
which you ale n member. All give us
proof of this and we are doubly armed and
strong to DO battle for the truth, Let us look
iCto your hearts and homes, and find there
blessing ofour planting OF culture, and glad.
ness and gratitude shall make our cup 10
run over with iuness ofjoy.
But we must dam up our sympthies, and
speak of our bread aud butter. The strong
spirit OF the Apostle Paul was obliged 10
respond 10 the weakness of the flesh; and, il
you desire 10 show US that our services are
appreciated, you cannot do it more accepta-
bly, than by getting your neighbor to SUBJ
scribe Tor our paper
The cream of the above article lies at the
bottom of the pan, or in the concluding par
graph, which may serve as hint 10 the pat
rons of some other papefs besides those to
whom il was originally addressed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

EXCITING SLAVE CASE IN New YORK
Henry Long, wait er at the Pacific Hotel
was arrested on Monday an taken before
the u. s. Commissioner on the demand Of
a man from Russell county, Va, who claim
him as slave. The affair has caused quite
an excitement among the aboIifionisis and
colored people ofN York, but no violence
has been resorted to. Commissioned Char'es
NJ. Hall decided at New York on luesoay
that he could not order discharge.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

e That DIR. Mathews is " A. No L. in
the manufacture of Cologne, as well as in all
other Medicinal and Chemica! preparations, is
not to be doubted. The specimen of Cologne
left at our office is inferior to nothing we have
seen of home manufacture; and our sanctum
will hereafter be perfumed with the Doctors
crclnSircln
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

VERY LIKELY.-A correspondent Of the N
Y. Herald states in effect that the people will
he a little more cautious for the future in the
selection of their candidates for the presiden-
cy. They will not look to the army or navy
Tor availability merely. They will not chose
a man Tor his uniform. and thus convert the
election into mere fancy ball parade.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

FIRE At Topsham, on Sunday morning
last, about o'clock, wooden store owned by
Charles Thompson, Esq, and occupied by F.
T. Littlefeld, tailor, was burnt. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the stove
f,ppol
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

WATER CELEBRArIoN.-Th Cochituate water
was introduced into East Boston and dispensed
TO the inhabitants of that part of the city on
Wednesday, Jan. l, 1851. The event was cell
ebrated by the East Boston Company by col
lation at the Maverick House.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

THE BABsoN LIBEL-Mr Charles Barnes
Of Portland was brought here last week for
trial in this county, on n criminal acIion
for the alleged libel upon Counci Her Babson,
and for want OF bail was committed to pris-
on. His trial will come on soon before the
District Court, now in session. Mr.. Barnes
was prosecuted in Lincoln county, for the
same libel, and was defaured upon his recog-
nzance when the case came up for trial.
Eennebec Tou,.n0I
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

FIRE IN Arson. The store of Messsrs. Fos-
ter & Ge;onell, in Arson. was destroyed by
fire on Thursday night of last week. The
considerably damaged We understand that
the store and goods were insured to the
amount Of two thousand dollars.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

DEATH OF Ex- GOVERNOR PLuNMEn OF \. H.
The last New Hampshire Patriot announces
the death Of the venerable Ex-Governor, VIM.
Plummer, at Eppng, n. H., on the 23d of Dec.
in the cpd year of his age. Gov. P. was the
last surviving member of the Convention which
formed the present Constitution of n. Hamp-
shire
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

FIRE IN N. VINEYARD. The hou.e and stable
of Rev. d. Turner, Congregationalst minister
of New Vineyard, were DESTROYED by FIRE ON
the morning of the 10th. We have not learnt
the full particulars, but understand that moth .
ing of consequence was saved from the house
or stable. Insured for $4Oo.-Farmiuoton
Chronicle. r
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

CO Brig Emerald of Boston, John Has
KEEL, master, bound from Bucksport to Boston,
was driven on shore at Winter Harbor on Mon
day morn last, about 8 O'Clock. The vessel is
a total wreck. All hands saved. She was
loaded with lumber part Of which will be saved
in a damaged state. .' t" ' x
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

Anothe, Pair of Siamese Trins.-The Pitts
burg Post says that woman in Sharpsburg
gave birth to twin children, ilegetimate, who
are united together after the fashion of the ST.
amese Twins.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

HEAVY FORGERY AT HARTFORD A for
gerry was detected in the Phoenix Bank, Hart
ford, few days since, amounting to upwards
ofSl0,000. The paper was endorsed 10 good
faith by Mr.. Taylor, Of MiddIetown, who
must be the sufferer. The notes originated
IN New York.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

The city of Augusta has voted TO buy two
new engines, and one hundred citizens have
offered to man them free of charge. HalIow.
well pays about $500 per year to herSFire
Department, and il is good investment
Hal Gazette. -tH. af@
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

A Veteran ShpJmlder. johnson Rideout, of
this city, master-bulder, laid the keel of his
first ship in 1923, since that time he has built
50 vessels, having an aggregate tonnage of 2I,-
$50 TONS .. ... ...t.,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

On Tuesday night the Eastern Railroad
bridge over Parker river, in Rowley, caught
fire, and about 80 feet were burnt. The
eastern trains were obliged TO change passen-
gers and baggage at the bridge.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

o. At the Democratic Convention holden
at New Market, on Wednesday, DIR. George
w. Kittredge was nominated for Congress
from the first district of New Hampshire.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

81 We will take this opportunity to apprize
our readers that yesterday, the first day of JAN
uary, 1851, was the commencement of new
halfcentury. Does any one doubt i'll
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

% Will Mr.. Geo. r. Graham inform us if
his magazine has been discontinued. We have
not had the pleasure Of seeing the Nos. for the
present year. -l .4
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

The SToRM.-The Portsmouth Journal saws
that the floating dry dock at the navy yard at
Portsmouth broke partially from its moorinSs
in the violent storm of Sunday night and Mon
day of last week.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

DaowNED.-A young man oy 'hc nal 10
of Capin, son of Gen. CaP'n' aeea ao1u' 20
wears, was drowned at Mooseheaa LINE vi
Thursday before last. by breaking through
the ice while engaged in fishing. 4
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

The great Union Meeting at New Haven,
on Tuesday, was one Of the most enthusiast
tic demonstrations of the kind ever in Con-
uectcut. HU afgasr sa
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

Posi- OFFICE ROBBERY AT BANeoR.-John
P. Wellington, son Of Mr.. Wellington, post
master at Albion, Me-, was arrested on
Wednesday night, ut Bangor. on charge of
purlolnIng money to the amount of $1,000
dollars from the various letters which passed
through his hands in the post Office. The
offender is young man about twenty. one
years of age, of hitherto sporless character.
Ii has lately been noticed that he had been
ia the..habit Of attending gaming rooms. He
confessed his guilt.
The prisoner was examined before Com.
missioner Rowe, on Saturday last, who up
on hearing the case-says the Murcury,
considered it made out so clearly as to re-
quire his binding him over in the sum Of
$500, to answer at the next U. S. District
Court to be holden al Portland on the first
Thursday of February next, to which Court
the witnesses were recognized. For want
Of bail the prisoner was committed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

ulties for doing business, in the world. Rich
mond is enthusiastic on this point, and evil
IDENTIFY entertains the best feelings towards the
land that has SO bountifully rewarded his,en-
crprlse,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-02

A collision occurred on the Portsmouth
and Saco Railroad on Monday afternoon Pc
tween Bath junction and Portland bridge, oy
which Mr.. Hartshorn, road master, hau ohe u
his arms broken.