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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
Explosion of Balloon in the air.

A balloon exploded in the air, at London,
on Monday, The Slh ult. :; three persons were
in i; one Of them gives the following &C
count of the affair in the Times:
ave assembled steadily, and proceeded
with moderate speed toward the river in a
south westerly dire cuon. MIR. Chambers,
the person who was permitted by MIR. Bell
TO become the custodian pro. tenn. of the
lives OF three persons was busy waving flags
and cutting away some commercial figures
OF paper attached TO the car. and | was ad.
miring the wonderful panorama beneath me
when heard report like that OF a musket
above my head, and Immediately exclaimed
that there was a rent i'll the balloon; an aa-
sertion denied by MIR. Chambers, who had
got by this time among the netting, and or
dered US to throw out the ballast, notwith-
standing which we descended with frighttul
velocity-Ihe houses, churches, and fields
beneath US, getting horribly near and nearer
every second. Explanations Of 'Were all
right, we're all right half hoping, half de-
spairing, broke from us, followed by an aw-
full cry from one of us al least, of It's all up
with us Then, sir, we three men in the
car, stared death in the face for some forty
seconds, while Chambers, ian old man, but
as brave as a lion,) had cut the cords attach
ing the neck of the balloon TO the hoop, the
consequence of which was that the whole
silk flew up 10 the top of The netting, and
formed a parachute.
We were then steady for moment-then
oscillaIed-(a proofof comparative safety
then went down, down again, with fright
full force. Certain death was now before us;
but not one Of us lost presence of mind,
though had no. the slightest hope of escape;
Mr.. Chambers was entirely calm and collect
ed. We cut away The grapnel. threw out
more ballast, (bags and all on my parl) and
descended, with conclusion not nearly so
severe as expected, in market gardeners
field.
fell on Mr.. Gardner, Mr.. Chambers, Jr.,
on me, three bags of ballast on him, and the
car over us all; while The pilot who had
weathered the Storm was thrown with con
siderable violence from among the cordage
around the hoop, where he had been standing.
So much for the accident itself. The cause,
| think, lies in nutshell and an 10Th TO
allude 10 il, since il argues want Of pru-
dence on the part of the person. who, by his
presence of mind, saved our lives subsequent
ly. When we assembled, the neck Of the
balloon was tied round with silk handker-
chief. On clearing the earth the balloon as
cended TO higher and much more rarlfied
atmosphere; the atmospheric pressure be-
came less; the gas expanded rapidly, and
the balloon burst"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
The Prospect Frightening.

The Merchants Magazine for October con-
cludes its view of commercial aud monetary
affairs for the mouth with this encouraging
language:
"The cotton crop for the year 1S5l-52
will not be shipped freely before the FIRST OF
November; after that date, unless some ex-
traordinary circumstances should prevent, it
will go forward rapidly, and furnish an
abundant supply of foreign exchange, thus
preventing further shipments of specie
The pressure through which we are now
passing, exhibits, in striking light, the ne
ceSsiiy of confidence, to commercial pros
perity. There is nothing ominous in the po-
sltlon of any branch Of trade or commerce
among us; in fact the prospect for all is
more fialtering, except for the difficulty in
question, than for some time past. The
manufacturers Of cotton, whose profits have
been cut off by the high price Of this staple
and the impossibity of pushing up the price
OF cotton fabrics 10 correspond with the in
creased cost of production, have now Just be-
gun TO experience the benefit of reduction
IN the value of the raw material while 10
the planters, the increased quantity of the
crop will compensate for the falling off in
price. The woollen manufacturer, who last
year paid the specula,or large price for the
raw material, will purchase his stock at a
lower rate, while the wool grower will real
ze better return. Even in the matter Of
specie, the outgoes of which have created
such distrust, il can easily he shown that we
have now in the country, many millions
more of coin than at the corresponding Pc
riod last year. Therefore the moment the
alarm ceases, and confidence revives, there
is nothing 10 check our returning posper-
rity. Some failures there will be, but in all
cases they will be found to result from pre-.
vious losses; the effects of old causes, now
first developed. The sound and the prudent
will pass the trial unscathed, aud stand
more firmly than ever"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

The LAST OF THE LIFE GUARDsMEN.-
Died al East VaSsalboro,' on the LIST inst,
Mr.. Ezra Hodges, aged 81. Mr.. Hodges
was one Of the last surviving members, tive
do not know but the last of Washington's
Life Guard. He served with honor through
out the revolutionary war, and soon after lis
close went into the Sandy River country,
lin the present town of Farmins;on,) where
he built him log house, and resided there
about year. He then moved 10 Augusta,
Chen Hal!owelD and afterwards TO the town
of Belgrade, where he resided for about 80
years. After this he removed 10 Augusta,
and subsequently 10 lIallowell, where he
spent nearly all of the remainder of his life
Mr.. Hodges was so scrupuously honest, and
averse to making anything in his trades With
other people, that he lived and died compar-
atively poor man. He was the father OF
fifteen children. three of whom were AT one
birlh.-hen Jour.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

SEIZURE Extra. On Thursday or Fri
day last, couple Of barrels, one marked
Brandy and the other Gin and both d.
recled to the 'Kennebec House, Augusta
we've brought up from the steamboat wharf,
at Hallowel, by The uuckman. Mine host
of the kennebec, however. would have noth-
ing 10 do with the 'critter,' and the barrels
were deposited in Gen. Whites storehouse.
The Vigilance men got wind Of them, and
they were soon in the embraces OF the law.
Before the liquor was condemned, it was
thought advisable TO test its quality when,
upon examination it was found TO be very
good article of-water The sell was a
very fair one-but-we Judge that its effect
will rather be an increased energy on the
part of the officers to get hold Of the real
Simon Pure.-Augusid Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

INcESDARrEs.-We learn that the author
tiles of Berwick, have arrested four persons, who
are charged with having set several fires, with
which that vicinity has recently been afflicted.
One Of them has confessed his own guilt, and
duplicates the two others, as well as a fourth
party who has not yet been arrested Among
'he hres which they are accused of causing, is
the burning Of the Academy at Berwick, three
OF iour weeks since. Fires which have recently
occurred IN Dover, have been traced to their
agency also. The names of the nar,;e. arc
otillman' :. Wilkinson, A. Gage, and ]. Pray.
Wilkinson being the one that has turned States
evidence.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

A MAN SHOT AT PAwTUcKET.-A painful
occurrence took place a, Pawtucket, r. l.,
last Friday night, which has caused consid-
cradle excitement in that vicinity. From
what we have learned, it appears that while
MIR. William Rodney was crossing a lot in
the immediate vicinity of the residence of
Mr.. Joseph Pratt, on Friday evening, he was
shot by the latter person, who believed that
he was there for the purpose of stealing
poultry. The whole charge entered the
body of Mr.. Rodney, who fingered until
Saturday morning, when he died, declaring
on his death bed that he was going TO his
residence when shot by MIR. Pratt, and had
not the slightest intention of stealing. MIR.
Rodney leaves a family 10 mourn his sad
death in Fall River. We learn that Mr.. Rod
ne was a laboring man of good character
and is by good judges considered entirely
above the suspicion which caused his un-
timely death. Mr.. Pratt has surrendered
himself to the anthorties.- Boston ADJ.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

The New York Mirror frankly owns up to
the dsagreeable truths that the union of the
whig party in that State is false, hollow and
mercenary, and that " great majority" Of the
New York wings are opposed to the present
administration -
1.-The whig party Of the empire State, under
the control of the Sewardtes, is hostile TO Mr..
Fillmore. 1t is no use 10 disguise the fact, nor
to deceive the country By the suppression of a
disagreeable truth. The recent patching up Of
the divisions Of the ,chigs Of this State tcds only
intended for local effect. 1t is sor, of forced
alliance, reluctantly entered into by both fac
lions in order to carry the State this fall, and
retain the patronage in the hands of the Alba
ny wire-pullers. A large majority of the
wings of the empire State are opposed TO Mr..
Fillmore as candidate for the succession"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
Later from Europe.
Arrival of the Asia.

The Asia, Capt. Judkins, arrived al New
York few minutes past eight Friday morn
ing, with three days later news.
The Asia has l24 passengers. Among
them is Madam Celeste.
The London Chronicle learns that the re-
suit Of the meeting Of the Arctic officers, sir
Edward Parry, Sir james Ross and Capt.
Beechy, at the Admiralty, was unanimous
expression that Franklin had taken the pas
sage to the Northwest of Wellington chan
mel, and that he must be sought for by the
same route. This corresponds with the
opinion expressed by DR.. Kane Of the Amer
ican expedition, nearly two years since, and
reiterated since his return from the Arctic
seas.
The indications Of continued commercial
prosperity throughout England were very
favorable.
Geographic despatch announces the mr.
rival OF kossuth at Smyrna.
FRANCE. Serious Democratic disturbance
es are alleged TO have broken our. An
armed force had left Paris for ST. Armand
Several arrests have already taken place.
and among the prisoners are some who are
understood TO have been connected with the
great fire at Aletairie's Iron Works. The
department dOOuOuS III S6crtt SOcleueS,
where oalhs are administered.
The conductors of the EreRment and La
Presse, the journals seized few days since,
have each been condemned 10 six months
Imprisonment, and pay fine of 100, 000f.
The President has Withdrawn the appoints
ment of Mr.. Leon Faucher, as commander
OF the Legion Of Honor, he not having passed
through the intermediate grades. The Pres
ident, however, is rapidly putting him
through.
SPAIN. Accounts from Madrid are 10 the
Goth of Sept. The Government seriously
contemplate modification OF the tariff
Much activity was observable in the de-
partmenls of finance, war and marine, in
consequence ofthe affairs Of Cuba. Consid-
cradle remtorcements will be shortly shipped
to that Island.
Marquis Mira Flores has prepared q note
TO be addressed 10 the agents of Spain in for
eign countries, in which it appeals to senti-
ments of fair dealing, and TO the laws of ma
tons, and declares that though unwilling 10
engage in a war with the United States, yet
II that war was rendered unavoidable, she
would not hesitate TO abide us consequences.
RUSSIA. The railroad between St. Peters,
burg and Moscow is 10 be opened Nov. is.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

THE FATE OF THE LIQUOR CAsEs.-Four
liquor cases. appealed from the Municipal 10
the District Court, were yesterday quashed
BY Judge Cole, on the ground of fatal defects
in the form of complaint. The complaints
we're all for having liquor intended for sale,
but they did not state by ,ohom it was inien-
ded TO be sold 1t was argued that 1t might
have been the property of the city, stored IN
these several places, and "intended for sale
by the legally authorized city agent.
There were FIVE cases Of seizure-nameiy,
from Messrs Sawyer, Robinson, whitney,
Hilborn and Lindsey. The result produced
considerable excitement in the streets yes
terday. Thu liquors was ordered 10 De res
tored to the owners. ~
There are two indictments for selling
found by the Grand Jury, but the persons
against whom the bills are !ound are absent,
and may not return in time to answer at this
term.-Portldnd Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

- The number in attendance at the laying
of the corner stone of the Episcopal Church on
Middle Street, on Thursday last, was quite
large, and the services were exceedingly inter-
esting. The ceremony was performed by bish-
op Burgess, and was accompanied with an adj
dress in the bishops usual glowing and beauti-
tul style of oratory.
Among the clergy~e noticed Bishops South
gate. of Portland, and Burgess of Gardiner,
Rev. Messrs. Pratt of Portland, Burgess of Au-
gnsta, Smith of Bangor, Croswell and Good
win of Brunswick, Robertson of Dresden, Stat
cry of Saco, Packard of Lawrence, Mass, and
Gardiner ofthis city.
The lot selected for this church is on the
corner of Middle and Oak Streets, where work
men are new employed in laying the founda-
ton. 1t is to be built in Gothic style, and when
completed will be an ornament to that part Of
the city.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

FLAG OF LIBERIA.-The Liberia Herald
announces that the following flag and seal
have been adopted as to insignia OF the Re-
public of Liberia, and ordered TO mark its
nationality.
F2ag-Six white stripes with FIVE red
stripes alternately displayed longiludinally.
In the upper angle of the flag, next to the
spear, square blue ground covered in depth
five stripes. In the center of the blue, one
white star.
Scala dove on the wing, with an open
scroll in It's claws view Of the ocean, with
a ship under sail; the sun emerging from
the waters; palm tree, and at its base
plough and spade beneath the emblems the
words Republic Of Liberia; and above the
emblems the national motto, The love OF
liberty brought us here
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN AND THE CLAIRvoYANT.-
The Edinburgh AdrertiSer calls attention to the
following singular circumstance connected with
the search for Sir John Franklin:
''On the 18th Of February last clarirvoyant,
whose revelations are given in DIR. Gregory 5
late work, stated that Capt. Austin was at that
moment in lon. 95 deg. 40 min. west, which
corresponds exactly with the actual position of
the place where he is now found to have passed
the winter. According to her statement, Sir
John Franklin was at the same time in lon. l0l
deg. As min, or about 400 miles to the west
ward ; he has been previously relieved. and a
third ship was then frozen up along with his
two"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
Democrats of New York City.

At the great meeting held in Tammany Hall
to ratify the proceedings and nominations of
the late democratic State convention, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted with entire I'M
animity. 1t silences all cavil as to the true in
depreciation of the Syracuse resolutions, and
places the united democracy of New York upon
sound national ground. Such a declaration,
heartily uttered from the old democratic head
quarters of the Empire State, is well charac-
terized by the Richmond Enquirer as one of
the most cheering signs of the day.
Resolred, That We are gratifed to an
nounce to the democracy of the Union that the
resolutions OF the Syracuse convention were
adopted without dissenting voice. Congrat-
uialinS the country upon the settlement by
congress OF the questions which have unhap-
uhy divided the people of the several States,
ina. ueeiaration of principle offers a pledge
ma .hose oenehcent measures of adjustment
Will De maintained by the democratic marty in
all their acknowledgements all sectional
agitation, the country is treasured that tho do
mocracy OF New York toia disooypteponno 49,,
further agitation of the subjects embraced :, ~
series of laics knotoa as the comm ou,;so 80
expressing the unanimous determinat;on IS ~
democrats of this State to be associated ,,;,S
the democratic party OF the Union in the ensn-
ing national convention to be held at Rail-.
more, and reafirming our devoted adherence
to the resolutions of the Baltimore convention
of 1910, "A, and AS, we present to the Ameri
can people sacred guarantee Of the complete
fraternity of the democracy of this State, with
the democracy of the Union. united upon their
ancient principles, and loyal to the constitu-
ton and the rights of the States frowning up
on all geographical parties or factions, whether
formed at the North OF the South, the East or
the West, and resolved hencefor,h to know but
one enemy and to strike but for one victory"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

Gov. RUsswURM. The friends of colonial
ton will learn with deep regret the death of
Gov. John B. Russwurm, of Cape Palmas-
He was born in the West Indies, whence he
came, when quite young, to reside at North
Yarmouth in this State. He graduated at
Bowdoin College in le27-the only person Of
color, it is believed, who has everbeen educat-
ed at that institution. Early in his career he
emigrated to Liberia, and for some years edit
ed a newspaper in Monroyia.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

REVOLUTION in NORTHERN MEXICO. Ad-
vices to the last of September report that Gen.
Carabajal still renamed at CamaTgo. The
people of that town had held meeting, and
resolved 20 accept the pronunciamento of the
revolutionsts. The Mexican troops sta
toned there were allowed to march out with
the honors Of war. The revolutionists are
determined to defend the place. A report
having reached Matamoras, that the invaders
were preparing to march upon them. large
number Of the inhabitants, including all the
women and children, fed, leaving only 2oo
men in the town.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

81 The concert by the GERMANIA MUSICAL
SOCIETY, on Wednesday evening, was the best
we ever listened to in this city. We cannot
fully express our admiration of the performan-
ces-they were of the highest order of course I;
but this is not all, they were exquisite. This
company draws crowded houses in all the large
cities, and it is to be regretted that performers
of such real merit cannot find it profitable 10
visit rs
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

RECEPTION OF kossUTH.-Gen. Sanford
has issued orders for the parade of the LIST d.
vision of New York militia, on the arrival of
kossuth. Arrangements are being made for
his reception in Philadelphia and, on his pro-
gress to Washington. He may be expected to
arrive at New York in few days, unless the
Mississippi stopped at some port in the Medit-
erranean during her passage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

Horse THIEF NABBED. John Bryant,
native of Canton, Oxford County, was exam
med before II. X. Baker, Esq, on Thursday
last, on a charge Of stealing the horse of Capt.
Joshua Carr, Of this town, on the night of
the 18th ut. The mare was traced to his
possession, having been snapped away by
him TO gentleman in Fayette, for another
mare. Capt. Carr has recovered his animal,
and SO has the gentlemen in Favette.-
Bryant was committed for trial at the Dis
trict Court in December next.-Hdl. Gds.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

The Netc Judge uahtfed.-On Friday, in
chambers, Judge Sprague administered the
oaths of office to Benjamin R. Curtis, Esq,
recently appointed as associate Judge of the
United States supreme court in place of Judge
Woodbury., deceased. Judge Curtis will take
his seat on the bench of the U. S. circuit court
at Boston, to-day, wednesday,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

GEORGIA ELEcTIoN.-In IS counties heard
from Cobb's majority is 1862. There are 10
counties still to hear from, which will increase
it to 10000. The Union majority on a joint
ballot in the Legislature is IA. Union Candi-
dates for congress are chosen in 6, perhaps
or s congressional districts.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

CoNNEcTIcuT.-The Hartford Times says the
town election in that state on Monday result.
ted favoraby to the democrats, as compared
with last year. Of the towns returned the
democrats have 81, wings IA. Democrats gain
three.
Hon. VIM. P. Burial, democrat, was cleo
ted mayer of Bridgeport.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
ex The Montreal Herald, in speaking of tn,

eE The Montreal Herald, in speaking of the
massacre of the Americans at Havana, says that
sin no country out of the Spanish peninsula,
or of the colonies peopled by men of Spanish
race, could the atrocious slaughter of unarmed
men find any who could sanction it, The
London Chronicle says, upon the same subject
1--WE must condemn this wholesale judicial
massacre. The extreme plea Of right is no JUS
tifcation for precipitate act of vindictive
cruelty"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

IF The New York FIRE department publish
a narrative of the presentation of Audubon 5
Birds of America to Jenny Lind in June last,
with her reply, in which she says
ain coming years, hope that l shall derive
much pleasure from perusal of the work. and
that better acquaintance with the birds Of
America will but deepen the grateful remem-
brance shall always retain of the welcome !
received from her PEOPLE
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16
General SCOTS Letter.

The letter of Gen. Scott, written some
months ago, in reply to certain queries address
ed to him by several whig members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature, who were election
eering in his behalf for the presidency, has jus,
found its way into the Pennsylvania papers,
and is much richer than the telegraphic account
of its substance indicated-almost equal to the
"hasty plate Of soup" affair. 1t is as fol-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

70 The young swain and his lady-love who
recently eloped from Hallowell, and in regard
to whom the Gazette exhibited so mnch inter-
est, are living happily together at Winthrop.
From Hallowell they proceeded Immediately
to Portsmouth, N. H., where they were mar
ried. The young lady is represented as ex-
ceedingly handsome, but not overburdened with
wisdom or Judgment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT LEWISTON
We are informed by Mr.. Stevens, mail agent
that a workman by the name oil Dunn, fell
from The roof of No. l Mill at Lewiston,
where he was engaged in stating, Yesterday
afternoon and was so injured that he died
in a few minutes. He came 10 work but the
day belore-belongs in Boston, where he
leaves wife.-Portldnd Advertiser.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

Connecticut I0pn Eections.-As far as
heard from, forty-one towns have chosen DEM
ocratic officers, twenty-five wings, and four are
equally divided. The democrats have gained
seven which were whig last year, and two
which were divided, while the wings have
gained four which last year were against
them
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

eE JACOB WALTZ, of Thomaston was tried
in the Supreme Court on Thursday last for an
alledged assault with loaded gun, upon one
Silvanus Long, with intent to kill. The Jury
returned verdict of mot Guilty"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-16

OUTRAGE.-The horse of Elder Jarius
Fuller, in the south part Of this town, was
most abominaby dsfgured few nights
since, by the shearing of his name and eau
dal adornment. The horse at the Town
farm was likewise sheared few nights since.
The chaps who are base enough to commit
such an act, ought to set in the pllory for
hours, and then bear a coat of tar and feath-
ers for monih.-Le,ciston Journal.