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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

SHOCKING .wA Mr., freeman employed as
a Blacksmith on. the Railroad 10 the town Of
Glead, Me, near the New Hampshire line,
shot bis wife. % Wednesday last after she
retired to bed with her child and servant girl.
The he'd clothes were raised up and he aim
ed at her heart. but the charge took effect
her atm, laceraring il in shocking manner.
He lI1en ran into a field about a mile, from
the house, and loaded his euniand shot himT
self but, The charge, not being. eiectpai, he
drew a razor froni his pocket and cut his
throat from ear to ear.g The cause supposed
TO- be Jealousy ANgussiis 4isn 7sa axs-id
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

JENNY LIND AND BARNuM.-T storv goes
that on visiting the National Theatre at Phila-
delphia. on Monday, Mile Lind was dissatis-
fed at finding that she was 10 sing in bull
ding heretofore used as circus than she ex-
pressed her dissatisfaction in decided terms.
and that Mr., Barnum then offered to release
her from the remainder of her engagement, if
she would increase the sum of $25 900 (Which
was to be forfeited of dissoIvins their contract
at the hundredth concerN to $27 ,0OO-a very
liberal offer. which Mile Lind at once accep-
ted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

DISTRESSING CASUALTY. On last Thurs
day, ittle son of Mr.. Eleazer Cate of Lille
worth, in this town, aged three years and six
months, was scalded TO death in the following
manner .'
The girl had dipped some boiling water
from the boiler into a tub TO wash the floor.
and 70, 4; minnie stepping aside to get some
gold water to cool il with, the child fell back
wards into it, ,a
The frantic mother caught the little. sufferer
out instantly, and in taking off It's clothes, a
considerable portion of the skin peeled from
the back and one, arm, In excruciaiing dis
tress, he fingered till the. next day when he
died .-Dorr, IN H.) Gazette. y. NJ. ,s,.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

A SPLENDID BLooMER. On, Thursday OF
last week, Messrs. Jones g. Small l,unched
another beautiful. and. srapcily buiIt brig
from the yard. She. is OF 233 tons hur,hen,
and in compliment TO the new Costume. is
called the BLooMER.' She spreads the usual
amount OF drapery, however success to
the ,B'oo'neIs, say we, wheIher, they sail upon
land or waller. Ken. Jour. ...,i .s.I 80
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

The Lowell Courier thinks there is conspir-
acy among the girls Of. that city to take, the
place by storm in the new costume. Within a
few days; one of the Central street dealers has
sold too hundred Camilla hats-a fac1 which
would seem to Indicate than = small army Of
Turks are about to make their appearance. -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

SALARY OF THE. sEcRErARx TO THE
Board Of sEpgcATIoN,-An addilionai com.
pensaion OF $500 per annum for the future,
was yoted 70 this officer by The Legislature.
His former salary oi.sl000 has been mostly
expended in necessary travelling and other
expensesr-leaying him, but about $50 for
his, own labors, which have been ard1ous
and interchangeable. -Kenns6sc- Iosg. ,r1osr !, 1,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

NARROW ESCAPE. On Saturday morning
last, as a young man. named Coombs, was
crossing the railroad track on North St, in a
chase, the horse became uamanagable, and
'he chase dashed to pieces by the engine at
's-cine e. TO The morning train. the Young man
N4S somewhat bruised, but received no serious
ng"'s, he horse, after becoming diseugaged
,'o '"e chaIse ran npon,the track ahead ofthe
locomotive ee until he came 10 the bridge across
i7eHaii Poud', where he fell and became en- m
tangled IN such manner ,ha, i, was with some
dlfficultyhe was lifted ou,. / The ho,s. ~
chaise were the property of Mr.. s. saF,i;o,
L1TTtLL's 'LrviNH AeE,l Tile numbe, "a, N.
current week has very. Interesting article "a
Lady Mary Wortley Montague, fiom Cham,
berss Papers for sahe People. h,salso contains
the story Of The Lost Laird, vfroua the same
work, and .ap entertaining article enti,led
"Scenes at Melmaison," from Fraser. -,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

" The Lowell Vox Populi is capital good
paper. as we have before stated, but we fear
the editor has poor memory. Give us our
due, neighbor. ..,.......... IN ....
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

iU A horse and wagon belonging to Free
man Clark, Esq, were left standing near the
railroad crossing on North street. ON Monday,
and in, the absence of the driver the horse
backedthe wagon onto the treck. While in
this situation, the 10 clock train came up, de-.
molishins the wagon and slightly iniuring the
horSe.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

e Hon. ADAMS Treat, of Frankfort, one
Of the Executive Council, has been commits
stoned by the Governor as agent TO superin-
tend the expenditure of The nine thousand dol
lar appropriation for the State Prison. sioi
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

THE New LIoUoR LAw.-Efective measures
are being taken, notice. in many of the
cities and towns in this State to put this law
pred for the disposition of the stock now on
hand. Cards to this effect have been issued
by the mayors of Portland and Augusta. We
learn that similar measures are to be adopted
in this city. .f.. ... .....
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

u DIR Samuel Anderson dem., was cleo
ted Alderman in Ward on Saturday last,
vice VIM. V. Moses, Esq resigned. ~ 49,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

iCP Bloorner dresses don't receive half the
ridicule bestowed upon the man who first had
the hardihood to appear in public with an UNI
brella
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

THE METHODIST CHURCH Survive learn
from The Christian Advocate and Journal
thai the book agents Of the Methodist Epis-
copaI Church, aching upon The suggestion Of
tue Court IN the late Trial respecting The
church property, have proposed 10 the
commissioner of the Church South, IAN
adjustment Of their preferred claims by
a legal admiration under The. authority OF
the Court We ire glad to learn this, and
the South will, with equal prompti,ude and
cheer.ulness, meet The proposal favorabiy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

The LUNArIc DAGGETr. We understand
that a brother oil lie lunaric Daggett-th'
author OF the fearful tragedy 10 Rpxbury, on
Saturday night last-resides in this ely
He was not aware until Tuesday evening,
however, that The chief ACTOR IN the occur
renee of which lie had heard, was his broth>
er. lie Immediately proceeded 10 Roxbury
and identified the body He states that
formerly his brother was, book-keeper IN
Spring field that about four years since he
was obliged 10 give up his business on ac-
count OF i'll health and periodical attacks OF
fits. He lien went home, bu, would az
times wander off. no one knew where. He
was never known before to commit any act
of violence. HIS father, residing in Hope.
Me-, is now on his way 10 the city, aud will
probably convey The body of his son to Hope
Tor burial H. Taretter. In ,.af- nj i-s,, s.lt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

cT Gen. Caleb Gushing, has been chosen
Mayor of the new city Of NewLuryport.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

lip An Irishman had both his legs broken
in Hallowcll by the caving of the earth on the
railroad last week.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
Origin of Tammany Hall.

The New York Herald gives tie follow
ing HISTORY OF Tammany Hall:
lew years PRIOR q the revolution there
existed many Brush clubs or societies, NOT
only IN this city but societies were opened in
all the maritime towns and cities OF The
colonies. The members of these societies
were all lieee subjects OF King George. In
l773, when Justification 10 the mother coun-
try (as Great Britain was then calied) began to
spread through her North American colonies.
those opposed to Ihe relations that existed
found II necessary 10 form some ralying
point, in order to ascertain and combine
their own strength. This was the origin of
the St. Tammany Society or Columbian
Order, and its operations were secret, and
directed against toryism, UraA after the rev.
Oluilon was adopted. II rhen directed It's
power against federalism, and that party that
inherited, To n certain extent, the men add
principles oil the rs tories -r
II has more of the power and cbaracteris>
tic OF a national institution then of local
one, and ~ tunes of trial has welded rerri-
BILE power throughout The federal UnIon!--
There are members OF tile order from every
Statean nd have been from its commencement.
Its sschems are thirteen, computing with
the thirteen original Smles that formed the
UulOn. ltS DdnnerS ave tutFteeU, each haV-
ing the name and coat OF arms OF tbos. old
thirteen States embiaznned upon it, On IT'S
hooks are enrolled some OF rIIe most proui-
peur dead and living atesmen OF The
democratic party, such as De Win Clinton.
Aaron Burr, Daniel ID. Tompkins, Andrew
Jackson, X. Al. johnson, Marin Van Buren,,
Dixon Ii. Lewis, and host otil,e planets,
stars aud small lights Of the great republican
party, comprising about 4, 900 iiinles There
are perhaps 600 now living. OF these, about
$50 generally meet al The annual electiou.-
This year 1873 voted. E. aae'',-s.e,5 -aiu.
-1trhe Society osus Traimany Hail. worth
100000. The saeIiams vote ali tie appro-
pratlons and collect the revenue. No man
can be a sachem or other officer without
being member. The grand sachem ia
elected by the sachens from there own
ranks. The sachenls hold great power.
Ii they are united they can unte the sections
of tire democracy, and prevent any party
from meeting in the hail bn sncf, az they
endorse and consider the regular democracy
Although The general committee, elected by
the eighteen wards, appear 10 be 10 the pow
er that regulates the donoeracy, yet it Is nor
so. $50 There is power behind the throne
greater than tire throiie irself' and that pow
er is the sachems Of Old Taminary '' .'1
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

FOURTH OF JULY.-The coming anniversary of
our national Independence is to be appropri-
ately celebrated in several of our large towns
Our City fathers have thought it most econom-
ical to let the people spend their money out
of town.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

y. GRAHAM's MAGAZINE. The July number,
ihe.frst of Vol. 80, is unusually rich in matter
and illustration The engravings are especi-
" worthy of credit, from the, magnificent
s.Queens Of Beauty" in stiPple5 to the quaint
"Residence of Tapper,n printed from wood. -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

PENNSYLVANIA NeMINA TONS. -The wing
state convention al Pnisb,ng, June s. resoiv-
ed IN favor Of a protective tariff ~ favor Of
Zen. Scott for president, and that Pennsyi-
vania is HtterIy hostile to the extension OF
slavefy, or any Interference tcim H6y her STATE
officers TREY also endorsed Gov. johnson,
vino vetoed t,e Nj Tail0M ing the use Of the
state iails 10 hold fhetive slaves. So il was
an anti compromise convention n if772 7fo
The DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION at Reading
unanimously nominated Mr.. KigIer for gover-
nor. He was introduced and made a speech,
in which he stated that lie sheu!d support the
compromise measures 10 the utmost of his
ability. 't''.h 'h' ia .-ilttN -ai iaa!
This is therefore sway 10 which The
two parties are set in array for contest
in the Key stone State; The democrats for
the Union. the constitution and The laws,
aad the wings trucsliag 10 the WiImot and
anti-slavery--B-D Post VI si'ai a'aa ,'isH'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

FATAL AccIDRNT.E An Irishmsn by the name
OF John Hurry. aged 50 years. was killed on
Thursday on the corporation works. by tho
falling of an embankment Two, Others wess
buried several feet beneath the surface, and
considerably injured. Lewistoa JeTgal.ss-fGI
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

A KENNEBEcKER. The California Courier,
among the names of officers chosen in San
Francisco. gives that of VIM. H. Clark, Esq.
Of Hallowell, who was elected County Judge,
by majority of go. ..'.. .. .. b..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
The Gold Discoveries.

The Gardiner Fountain Of yesterday
saws
From some intimation which we received
IN the early part of last week, we were in.
duced 10 pronounce this excitement
hunbug, got up by certain individuals as
specializing scheme, and this suspicion has
been abundantly confirmed by large num-
Der who nave seen The elephant aud left
this New Eldorado, perfectly satisfied Near
ly all Of the Gardiner aud Pittston adventures
have returned, snd could you hear them
blow up the Canada diggings, you would
have no desire to go. They say there is
gold there, but they have not seen man
who could earn len cents per day by Dig
ginc for il. We repeat, this humbug.
The kennebec Journal offs same date adds
We have seen several OF Our citizens who
returned yesterday and day before, from a
tour of observation in the new gold region ;
add they give it as their opinion that nothing
is TO be made in gold digging, either in
Maine or Canada. Que of them rema ked
to US that, SO far as he could decide from
appearances, The wouldn't give the best MI
uers in The lot ninepence day 10 work for
him. OLD Cali rnia minet>, who hive visit
ed The pl.ce, have no confidence in the gold
stories.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

White Crows. The AUGUSTA Age says that
in that town recently, three young crows were
taken from a nest. two of which were white
and one was black. The bills and legs of the
former are white. and the eyes are blue Z
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

At Savannah on Tuesday duel was fought
with rifles between W. Henderson and n. Nor
gan, growing out OF too great an intimacy with
the wife of Charles S. Arnold. After two
shots had been fred the affair was settled ami
cablY.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

Connecticut u. S. Se,aator.--A fourth ballot
took place in the legislature on Wednesday !;
Seymour, dem, had 10Y; Baldwin, free soil
whis, 100; scattering. 5. Adjourned to Thurs
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

At Providence on Monday, about noon. WIN.
Hfllaannigan murdered his wife BY beating in her
skull with an axe-heIve. He has He'd, IA
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

A SHARP BUSINESS TRANsAcTIoN-FE-
MALE RoGUE.-A few days since, a lady.
having every appearance OF respectable
genIlny about her, stepped into S ew.rt's
fashionable dry goods store in Broadway,
New York, and purchased a shawl, priced al;
$500, and presented a $1,000 bill on the Bank
OF America, 10 pay Tor il. The clerk being
suspicious of the bill, stepped over 10 the
Bank, aud inquired Of the Cashier, who pto-
nounced il genuine. Tie change was
accordingly given her, and she took the
purchased shawl, aud had proceeded as far
as the door, when she stepped back, and
remarked thar she thought she had better
not take it unrll sue had consulted her hus-
band. The $1,000 bill was then handed her.
and she returned the shawl and the change
she had received. and lett The store. Present.
ly she came back, and sad she had concluded
TO lake II, and Iuyirg down a $1,000 note,
received again her change, took tie cash
mere, under her arm, aud disapp ed -
Alter the lady had gone, il was discovered
thar she had changed the bill, and 10 place
OF the genuine note, had put off upon the
clerk counterfeit OF the same bank leaving
Mr.. Stewart minus valuable shawl and six
hundred dollars in money.-Netc Hacen
Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

4e A WREcK.-The, Steamer. Governor
arrived at rather late. hour on, Friday, al
ocklapd, having in tow the Sch. Margaret
Ann Of Pen .bscot, ialleu in with night oi the
ll,h, INST, alandoned; her bowsrit gone
and bows, stove; was, evidently, ran into AMI
abandoned IN a hurry, as an anchor with part
Of. her chain attached was found upon her
deck, her. sails pp,and boat gone. She. ap-
pears TO be an old vessel of about eighty
burthen.- Gazette. n,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

The New York Mirror, an administration
paper, in speaking Of the libalions of the Pres
ident and his cabinet, in their recent tour,
makes an apology for the President at the ex-
pense Of some, of the ministers, by saying:-
THE President, IL is ,ceH knoscn, only goes
through 10Th the motions Of the glass, leaving az
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

PENNSYLVANIA shows strong front. She has
popular Democratic candidate for Governor
in William Bigler who will doubtless be cleo
ted. He was nominated by reclamation in the
Convention. and was received at Reading with
great enthusiasm. ~ ~ ~ ~ -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

DRINKING BRANDY ON A WAGER AT bar
room in New York, few days since, an Irish
man made wager that he could drink quart
of brandy without stopping to take breath,
which he accomplished. He then offered to
drink another pint, if it was paid for. and the
liquor being furnished, he drank it off, and
went home. He retired to bed, and died be-
fore morning. The barkeeper and the person
of whom the wager was won, have been COM
mitted to answer charge of mansaughter
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19
MnIrARY EXCLUSION The Mechanic Ri

Military EXCLUSION. The Mechanic Ri
femen, Capt. J. S. Sewall, accompanied by
the Arrowsic Brass Band, went to Augusta on
Saturday last, on an excursi0n in the steamer
sssgqiSsspd ,stlesed arsso'sloek tho sans
evening. TIER reception a Augusta VII
mosserdial, as well as big Fly liberaiS Tie
Maybr (Gen. RrDtSeroS) vslcomed them in
an-sppfopriate speeeh, teatering them, iug bsr
half Of the city all its inequalities; and COM
pllmen.ing them On lheis military. appearance
and discipline. Capt J. S. Sewall duly re-
spoudetS in psha,f pf hs CSrpany.0 After
their reception, they partook, by invitation Of
Gen. GREENLEAF WHITE, of splendid COLA
ton az his resideaee, and at one o'clock sat
down to a bountiful dinner at the Augusta
House, provided BY the city authorities. After
marching through the principal streets, they
took the boat at 4 o'clock for home, and on
their arrival here were appropriately received
by the City Grays, Capt. Harding, and escort
ed to their armory. '" ta
The Rifles say they shall long remember the
generous reception given them by the citizens
of Augusta, on their first visit abroad .il
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

FLooD ON THE MIssIssIPPI.--We learn
from The 81. Louis Republican, that most
destructive food has occurred on the Missis.
sirpi river; food fully equal to that of
lS44. The Osuwaka Spectator of the 81
inst, says that boats were loading from the
second story windows of The stores; that
goods were being carted to the highlands,
that the water was up 10 The hips of the prin-
ter as he struck off, his paper, &c., Sc
At Hannabal, and for seven miles above and
fifty miles below, the rlver was six miles
wide. Marion City is entirely inundated and
communication Gu; off with the back conn-
try. Several large RATS have been sucked
out upon the prairies below by the force of
the current. Al the Rapids Horel, in Geo.
kuk, water stood eighteen inches deep on
the first floor on Sunday night. Capt. b
says that nearly all the wood has been wash.
ed away, Aud yet the bulk Of The rise has
not yet reached the lower towns. The MIS-
souri, is full. and the llliuois is still rising.
Great damages has been done along the
river above. Several large mills have been
swept away, aud a number of warehouses
inundated. The steamer Kale Ke,rney wenl
up on Monday TO the relief OF Port Louisa,
which was entirely submerged. ..........
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-06-19

"A silver pitcher was pfesehted sto father
Richie By the employees in the rniea tofiee,
- -rlri-I oil raw ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-23
ODD FELLOWSHIP.
Doipcs of the Grand Loise
Correspondence u The \ 7 TnbuAe
BALTIMORE. FRIDAY, sept IT, ISL.

Correspondence - tne y iflhA-ao
BALTIMORE, FRIDAY, ssp' ". l'5i
The Grand Lodge was IN session over
II hours yesterday
! resolution looking TO The refun5ing Of The as
So .ment tax Of 1919 10 the various Grand BODIES
vas re ecled. ayes p, noes 81. ,..-,
A CONSTITUTIONAL amendment provling BIENNIAL
icstead ~ annual SESSIONS % this body rejected
hv, iarpe majority ayes -. noes o. Others look
ilg 20 meeting earlier IN september man the tiine a.
nov fixed Ghe 3rG Monday tailed, though iney re-
criyed nearly iWO fhird, vote An attempt 20 re-
send me Constitutional provision that the per diem
and mileage Of Repre- enia,veS shall be pad by the
g. l. L. ;. was rejected by az Overwhelming vote
An important amendment, increasing tue Repre-
sert3tIye Tax for each vote 10 winch Grand BODY
!. entitled IN the G. l.. l s from S2J 10 so Vas
earned 50 10 u. James W Hale, one Of the New
York Representatives who Is 50 wen known = the
eS Postmaster General, beng Chairman OF me 'oh-
mitiec on Mileage, having been compelled 70 see
every member to ascertain their distances, &c, EN-
braced the occasion 10 Obtain some othef slalSuts'
,ghich have coined for YOU. OF the Representa-
ives and Officers - are manled, "4aoweIs, anu
but 10 bachelors. Politically, they stand ~ wings
70 p Democrats. BY profession, 2 are TfcilCs'
Including three printers. Crane sire W. w MOOT"
Of Washington CITY, Of The Na'i2na' inieihsencT-
J. : CLAYTON. Of The v. Y f1mnTcial AareTtSer--oo
and Cnfax Of The south Bend ReciSter lnciana) 70
arc LAWYERS 10 merchants. : pubic oihcefS' uhc'u-
cug { ). Marshal Meredith OF INDIANA anu eR
Mayor Potts Of Gaena. lllnols,) physicians
clerks clergymen, factors, surveyors farmer,
manufacturer, / teacher artist, apothecary, l
dentist In State delIberatlon bodies farmers ol,en
predOInsnate and IN Congressional, taWyers-Oul II
would be difficult 10 find another bocy OF TINS magnl'
tude Ia which mechanics have the most numerous
representation. The weakness In 'he s'feng'n oi
the farming interests arises naturally from 'he lac.
hat Lodges are generally located IN towns and
tina, there can be no representatives. here except
those who have passed the chars al nome "n iS
The farmer members, from their hymg out Oh the
towns are mostly unwilling TO do requiring as II
would. their attendance a. their Lodge for every
evening for two years, to go through ScKCTAr'R.