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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27

MovEMxxrs.--CoI. J. Nicely johnson having
received orders from the governor was to leave San
Francisco Yesterday for Stockton. Col. is to pro-
coed at once to the scene Of difficulties along the
Fresno or Marposs. and act as the emergency
NAV REQUIRE He will collect from reliable infor-
nation, the exact state Of affairs. and prevent any
further bloodshsd on both aides, n possible. The
command il assigned him of the volunteer force
already in servies, and such other as he may deem
necessary 10 raise, TO cooperate with the United
States troops that may be despatched. Every e.
fort will be made to negotiate with the Indians,
and establish a treaty of peace. The arrange
ments that have been made perfectly satisfao-
tory TO the officers Of the government soldiers.
Col. j. writes that from the nature of the sdviccs
received Thursday, the situation Of affairs nd-
mits Of delay, either to arrest the offensive OPP
srations Of the troops, and conhnc them to strictly
defensive measures, until the results Of the efforts
OF the u. 8. Commi ssioners have been manifested,
or to prosecute the war already begun with in
creased viEor. Col. J. deems the former as the
best, and his efforts will all tend To that end until
he 6nds that the effort is frutlsss
Judge Marvin - to accompany Col. Johnson.
and will use his exertiona to stay further sffusion
OF blood .---Sscra'nsnto Transcript.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27
IMITATION.

Chow those who walk in the footsteps Of
others, ever get before them said Michael An.
cello. American writers who do this, may be as
sured that the most they can expect is to come in
second best They may be called American Adj
disons or American Goldsmiths or American By
rons, and thus forever carry their foreheads the
brand OF inferority. Bat they will never stand
first in any thing.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27

ARRIVAL OF HusGARlAr REFuGEEs- On
Tuesday, the Sardnisn Lrig Arpia, Capt. Bar
tholIetto, arrived in the Mersey with the ex-
peeted Hungarian refugees. The vessel is d.
rect ffoGl Constantnope, ana brings 262 pas
sengsrs. These people are conided to the care
Of the authorities here vino have made arrange
ments with Mr. Sabeli, OF the Emigrant's Home,
in Moorsfield to receive them. They will be
landed to-day, and taken to their refuge. Though
the vessel which brought them over is small
there has been no sickness on board, and they
speak in high terms of the treatment they have
met with on the voyage and also of the con-
duct of the Turkish people during their stay Of
eighteen months in that country.
They consist chiefly of Poles, mixed with
Italians and Hungarians, and they sre OF all
grades in rank. They are exceedingly poor,
though healthy aud in good spirits An attempt
will now be made to further their interests by
opening subscription in this town, with the
object Of forwarding them to America. The
costumes of the refugees are various, aud we
believe they will be found to be fine set Of
men. These refugees have appealed to US in
DISTRESS and there can be little doubt that the
appeal to English sympathies will be literally
responded to-
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27
operatives

The census returns from Richmond and FIovd
counties are not yet received, and therefore ths
factories in Richmond are rot incudsd--nor ara
those OF Floyd. if any. Ofthose in Muscoree.
es0.Ooo 10 invested in the Carter factory, not in
operation.
The Macon. Sparta, Greensboro Laurspcsvills
not inclVaed, -
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-27
A rsuohing Poem.

The following parady on PoE's Raven from
,h. Belfast Republican Journal is one Of the
beat hits Of the day.
We commend il to the especial consideration
Of delinquent Subscribers, who will not only
sleep themselves but give sleep to publishers, by
adopting the specific recommended.
"Nor poppy, nor maDdragors,
Nor all the drowsy syrurs Of the world. !"
Can bring such sweet sleep NJ conscience
void VI offence" towards those mill horses OF
the psblie, editors and publishers.
Uali The shapes Of petty larceny, cheating
the Esinsss. y tbs most contemplate, but unfor-
tunstely the mo4t common. If our delinquents
Gill send the X, we will excuse the poetical
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

Ihe senate then took up the cheap hostage
bill, and agreed that weekly papers shonlJ
be allowed TO circulate free within tho conn,v
where published.
MIR. Rusks bill as substitute was odon,
ed for the house bill. It provides 3 cents On
all letters prepaid and cents on those M
paid-lette's for distance exceeding 1000
miles TO be charged double these rates
The bill also imposes on newspapers a tar
if of from 10 25 cents per quarter, for
weeklies, according TO distance semi.week-
lies double tri-weeklies treble; daily papers
five times the above rates. The bill was
then ordered to be engrossed after which
several members desiring 70 speak upon it
the bill was laid over.
House-After refusing by yeas and nays
10 can the house, Mr.. Bavy's motion TO re-
consider cor the vote by which the forlifcaion
p''' was rejected on Saturday was laid on
me 'aoie, yeas l0l nays ST. The house then
oh i,io'ion went INTO committee of the whole
ON tlle STATE OF the Union, and took up the
civil ahd diplomatic bill. Several speecbes
were made on as many subjects, when the
general debate on the bill was closed. and
the amendment acted on. The house then
took up a recess till ) o'clock
The house did not get fairly to work after
recess until about o'clock. They immedi-
atelY took up the amendments of the above
bill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Unfinished Business in Congress.

The session of Congress is rapidly drawing
to 4 closc-yet there remains undisposed of a
large amount of very important business
Among this, of paramount Importance, is the
Cheap Postage Bill, which has already passed
the House. 1t is to be hoped that this Bill,
will not receive the go-by-for the people are
anxious and waiting for the privileges which it
will afford them, and the principle of adopting
low rates having been so successfully tested, it
is but just that the reform be Immediately car
ricd out.
Besides this Bill, there is the French Spoila-
ton Bill which has passed the Senate. This
Bill has been thoroughly discussed, and if it
is ever to pass, it might as well be passed the
present session. Then there is the Tariff, and
the River and Harbor Bills. If the session
WAS not limited TO the fourth of March, we
might expect the discussion of these measures
to occupy several months. As it is they will
undoubtedly be hurried up at the tail end of
the session, and put through"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
European and N. a. Railway.

Teegraphc dispatches from st. John and
Fredericton, received on Saturday evening,
announce The passage of the bill incorporaI-
ing the European and North American Rail
way, through the Assembly on Tuesday last
lhe bill gives authority for amalgamatIoa ei
the company with companies under The same
name in Maine and in Nova Scotia The
Facility bill, similar in IFS terms to the Can
adlln law, guaranteeing the interest on half
the cost ol the road, has been introduced az
government measure, and is sure to pass.
Nova SCOTn.-A bill has been introduced
into the House OF Assembly in Nova Scotia.
for incorporating the European and N. A.
Railroad, in that province. The considcra.
ton OF the bill by unanimous consent. was
postponed Till after the arrival of adyices
from the Hon. Mr. Howe, now in England
expected by the steamer Europa, TO sail on
the 18th instant.
in the event of The failure Of Mr. Howe TO
obtain the direct assistance of British govern
mcnt, IL is proposed 10 adopt in Nova Scotia,
the same policy as in New Brunswick, and
carry out the plan Of tue Portland Conyen-
ton.
We learn that the attempt on the part OF
The house and the present Ministry in Nova
Scotia, 10 make the road ~ that Province as
n government measure, was in opposition TO
the opinions Of a maIority Of the Executive
Committee, and THAI no confidence has ever
been entertained by them in the success Of
Mr.. HOwe's mission, if he sought TO obtain
dlret assistance from the British government
By adopting the policy IF Canada, which has
been tavorably received by the British gov
eminent, il is believed that the road can be-
carried successfully through. -Adrstiser.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
New Hampshire Convention

The Democratic State Convention which
met in Concord on Wednesday, rescinded the
nomination of Rev. John Atwood, by vote to
winch there were only firo dis-enters. The
present Governor, SAMUEL DINSMOOR
OF hecne, was then nominated for reelection
having TWO HUNDRED AND TWO votes TO tkree
for Mr.. Atwood. The Convention consisted
OF the same delegates who originally nominal
cd Atwood, and The unanimity with which
they have discarded him, is a proof that the
democracy of New Hampshire are determined
TO uphold the Union and the laws and thatthey
will not have for their standard bearer man
who does not know which way he is march
ing. Gov. DINsMooR has been two wears
Governor, with credit 10 himself and State
The Post says-A letter from Concord. re.
ceived last evening, SAYS;
'.The democratic State Convention, which
re-assembled here to-day, was very fully at
tended-lwo hundred and five delegates being
present, thirtyOne more than attended at it,
first meeting in October last. In compliance
with a vote Of the Convention, Gen. Franklin
Pierce is now speakng-the Representatives
hall and galleries being filled 10 overlooking.
We have also 4 letter from the editors o
the Patriot, closing thus-''We are right side
up now, and shall triumphantly rc-clect Gov
Dinsmoor."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

u Mr.. Seward has introduced into the SEN
ate of the United States 4 resolution asking an
inquiry into the propriety Of reducing the weight
Of onr silver coin which was adopted. 1t is
evidently out Of the question to keep the stand
ard of silver up to the Old point, when the val
ne Of gold has undergone 50 great a change as
within the past two years. Either the quality
of silver coin must be reduced or its weight !;
Of the two the latter seems to US preferable.
The New York Tribune thinks favorably
Of the movement, and asks ;-''Why should not
the place Of silver half dollars, quarters, &c,
be supplied by new combination Of gold with
some inferior metal ! Silver dollars are GER
tainly unnecessary as long as we have gold
ones, and we see no reason why, in case Of
need, silver money cannot he disposed with al
most altogether"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
New York Senator.

The wings making desperate efforts to
get out of their dilemma in New York. A bill
has been introduced into each branch, which
on the day appointed, both branches shall
on asubsequent day, so into joint ballot
On the introduction of this bill into the Sen.
ate, Mr.. Bcckman indicated that he should
persist in his opposition to Mr.. Fish. Sc
'hey have not rcmedied the matter much, and
inc e<eeuon must go over to another Legisla-
tufe--~hlch viii doubtless be democratic.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
The Mob Triumph in Boston.

No one can look upon the high-handed oat
rage attending the rescue of the alleged fugi-
tive at Boston, few days since, without be.
ing scn.ibly impressed with the fact that the
proceeding was disgrace to the community
in which it lrunspircd. There seems to have
been an inaccessible laxity on the part of the
civil authorities, Notwithstanding the attempts
of Mayor Bigelow and Marshal Turkey to ex-
cusc themselves-the one by misapprehension
in relation to what was requircd-the other
tn rough misapprehension of duty.
The question is not whether the Fugitive
Slave Bill shall be enforced whether a law of
our land shall be carried out-bat whether
mob law is to be sanctioned in our midst
Are warrants, magistrates, marshals, court
rooms, to have no longer any force or sanctity
with u.s. This doctrine may so down with
the no-law, no religion non resistant fanatics,
who have been so long harping upon it, but
we very much mistake the true sentiments of
the people. if they prepared to sanction
any such proceeding. Are we told that this is
but an expression of public Misrepresentation
against an odious lnw-we reply that the col
ored population, howmuchsoeyer they may
have grown into popular favor, of late. have
not quite attained to that emincnce as to shad-
ow forth public opinion-although they are
backed up by ever SO respectable a class of
white supporters.
We can sec but little justification for the
Mayor, Notwithstanding his excuscs-for, al
though the City Council has since passed an
order empowering the City Marshal to use the
police force on such occasions it is very clear
that by statue of the State the Mayor not
only had the pewer to command this force, but
1t was obligatory upon him so 10 do.
We are glad to see that President Fillmore
has issusd his proclamation ''to the end that
the authority of the laws may be maintained"
and calling upon all well disposed citizens to
support the laws of their country. He also
instructs the District Attorney of the United
States "to cause the offenders and all such as
aided, abettcd, or assisted thcm or shall be
found to have harbored or concealed such fu-
gitve contrary to law, to be Immediately ar
rested and proceeded with according to law
In accordance with these instructions, Eli
EUR Wright, formerly editor of the Chrome
type and no W one of the editors of the free soil
paper called the Commonwealth Charles G.
Davis, lawyer, and John Foy, a colored la
borer, were arrested and held to answer in the
sum of $4,000 for their appearance before the
Commissioner. We have no doubt tina. they
will be convicted, and be made to suffer the
penalties due offences of such a dangerous
character. a few of these adhcrents of the
higher laW doctrine should be made to under
stand that so long they continue upon this
mundane sphere, they will not be able to at
tain to sufficient heights 10 escape allegiance to
the regularly ordained laws of the land
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Washington's Birth Day.

The New York gislature adjourned fronA
Friday to Monday in honor of Washington's
birth day, of which there was a celebration at
Albany.
In New York city the day was celebrated IN
great style. A general review of all the Or
ganizcd bodies, civil and military took place
in front of the city hall, about noon; The
procession arrived at Tripler Hal ABOUT
O clock, when an Grafton was dehrereo py "
E. Wheeler.
At Niblo's saloon, in the evening, Senator
Foote delivered an address to the Union men
of al narties, al the special request of the I'M
ion Safety Committed Washington's farewell
nJdross was read before the Grafton. The din
ner was grand affair
Tclegraphic dispatches from Washington,
Philadelphia and Baltimore announce the cell
ebration of the day in an appropriate manner.
The Washington Artillery in Boston parad-
ed and fred salute. The legislature adjourn
ed over to Monday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

r. Bro Drew of the Banner says we were
mistaken in saying there was any proposition
raise funds by amortgage ofthe X & P. Road. ;"
1t was through inadvertance only the mistake
was made, and we cheerfnlly make the correc-
ton. The proposition was for the X. & P. R.
R. to lease the road from Skowhegan TO Au-
gusta at per cent. and this we think would
be an excellent bargain, for the probability is
that the Somerset road would not only pay
more than per cent, but will bring all the
business of the northern part of the state into
It's legitimate channel, the lower kennebec
valley.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Clairvoyance.

singular circumstance has recently oc-
CURED in Syracuse, n. V, which the STAND
ard" of that place, narrates, as follows:
On Sunday night last, the store of James
Campbell was entered through a hole cut in
the floor over the store, and about So in sill
yer taken from the drawer. The room over
the store, through which the robber entered,
was occupied by man name Joshua Warrick
as a carriage shop. Mr.. w. is a Young man
who has always sustained good reputation,
yet some suspicious were entertained that he
was guilty.
\ short time afterwards, n clairvoyant, nam
ed Taylor, consulted in relation to the
robbery, in the presence of large company
The clairvoyant stated that the money was
taken by a person who was then among the
company assembled. He refused to give his
name, but described the dress and personal ap-
pcarance Of Mr.. Warrick, and upon several of
company presenting themselves before him, he
he selected Mr.. w. from the rest, and insisted
that lie was the guilty man He also stated
that Mr.. W. had some of the money apon his
was hid away in an out building, describing
very minutcly the place where it might be
found.
a search was made and the money found in
the place pointed ont. Some money was also
found npcn the person Of Mr.. Warrick, which
being the common coin in circulation, could
not be identified.
Justice Judson issued warrant for his ar
rest but there was not sufficient testimony,
aside from that of the clairvoyant, to justify
his committal, and he was discharged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

U. s. .f1gate 81. Laurence left New York
on Tuesday, for the Worlds Fair, London.
On Wednesday She was at anchor at The s.
w. Spot. She has 81 officers, 9 passengers,
and 300 sailors and marines on board J .
r. Sands commands her. The Post remarks:
'The sending of This ship to England will
cost The government, according TO the esti-
mate OF one OF onr most experienced naval
commanders, over SOC, 600 about five times
what ii would have cost TO have sent all her
contents to the London Exhibition and
brought them back again. And yet, while
the navy is thus employed in wounGlng and
Gripping the commerce of the country by
lis interference, congress is constantly as
sailed with solicitations 10 build new naval
steamers for the defence of the country
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
74SO3

In 1911, Arrowsic was incorporated from
part of Georgetown.
In 1912, Townsend (now Southpor) was
incorporated from part of Boothbay.
In 1913, the Island of Matincus was set off
from Hancock to Lincoln county. - This
island was twice returned in lS40-once in
Hancock and once in Lincoln. The same is
true of Johns Island, Harbor Island and Mat
mic Rock
In 1914, West Bath was incorporated from
part of Bath.
Ia 1877, Perkins was Incorporated from part
of Dresden.
Damariscotta was incorporated from parts of
Nobleboro' and Bristol.
In 1913, East Thomaston (now Rockland)
and South Thomaston were incorporated from
Thomas,on
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
Massachusetts, not Sumner-ized

Summers chance in Massachusetts, grows
beautifully less every day. He lacked nine
votes of an election, on the last ballot, and the
ballotinSs were postponed for fortnight. The
abolition row about the fugitive slave that his
friends have since participated in, will not aid
him much We trust that it will show the
democrats WHO have supported him, the COM
pany that they arc in that they may retracc
their stcIs before it is too late.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

PANORAMA OF MAINE--Those who wish to enjoy the
advantages Ola WIDE ramble in Down East region,
without loss of time, and expense of only nine
pence, would do well TO embrace the first opportunity
of visiting this panorama. Ii is elike and accurate
representation of numerous prominent points and of
several cities and villages in Let every one
who would claim particle of credit for taste or who
has any local attachments any local pride, encour
age this enterprise In other way can as large an
amount OF Information be obaned in short period
Of time, by visiting panoramic exhibition OF this
kind, accompanied by good description.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27
City Government.
In COMMON CouNctb, }
Eak OF. lSA1, {


Feb. 81, 1881,
Present = Messrs. Mascun, Clapp, Frye,
Fuller, Kendall, Low, Lynch, Merryman, Pot
ter, Robinson, Sewall, Shaw, Turner, Wildes
and Wilson.
On motion of Mr.. Sewall, ordered-that the
joint standing committee on public buildings be
authorized and instructed to cause suitable
Pest House together with suitable foundation
thereto, to be erected according to the recon-
mendaton of the committee on public buildings,
at an expense not exceeding five hundred dol
lars, and that the treasurer be and hereby is
authorized 10 borrow this sum on the credit of
the city for one year, at rate OF interest not
exceeding six per cent per annum, and that the
same be appropriated for that purpose.
Read twice and passed. TIE Aldermen con-
Cured.
Petition of A. G. Page and others to have an
engine located on High street came from the
Board of Aldermen, recommending that it was
inexpedient to locate an engine on said street
concurred in.
Report of committee on Fire Department on
the order to inquire into the expcdiency Of
reservoirs, recommending the building of the
same, and also of locating dam over the creek
near L. ID. Robuson's land, was read and re-
ferred to the next City Council in concurrence.
Report of committee relative TO clearing the
sidewalks from snow was referred to next CITY
Council.
An order directing the Mayor to prepare a
detailed statement of the receipts and cxpendi-
lures of the City Treasury for the current year,
and cause the same to be printed, was passed
in concurrence.
Roll of Accounts No 4 for S56972 was
read and passed in concurrence.
Voted to adjourn to meet on Thursday eve
ming next Feb. 27th, at half past o'clock
Adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

W lac abolition meeting notified to be
held at skowhegan, few days ago. unde,
the name OF Union meeting, was M ore.,
shakes Ofthe array of distinguished speak.
ers that was announced to be present. there
was only Jabez Z. Woodman and Austin viii
ley on hand. The "Press" says Mr.. Willeys
talk was about in the usual strain, s.windins
up with call upon his friends to give him an
other lift by way Of patronage" Rather dry
pickinss, we opine,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

EF Henry NJ. johnson, who killed Judson
Brownson in Waterbury, CT, has been con-
victed of murder in the second degree, the pun
ishment being state prison for life. Johnson
went 10 Brownson's house by advice of neigh
bors, who heard BIS wife crying MURDER
Brownson drove him off, and was pursuing
him, when Johnson turned and gave the fatal
blow with rail
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-02-27

II In an ARRAY at Bangor on Monday night
of last week, Peter Dugan was stabbed
and killed by man named Doran, who was
arrested.
Doran has since been axamined and commit
ted TO take his trial for manslaughter, at the
next term of the S. ]. Court. Dugan's funer-
al procession was one of the largest ever wit
messed in Bangor. 1t comprised about sixty
sleiohs.