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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

CUBA.-Rumors of expected revolution in
Cuba are continually reaching US, and many
arrests of suspected persons, are still made by
the authorities. 1t is to be hoped that those
of our countrymen who deeply sympathize
rid themselves of the tyranny and oppression of
Spain, will not peril their lives against such
odds as did those Of the recent expedition to
that island A short time now will show
whether there is any real foundation for the
reports so extensively circulated of deep and
wide spread conspiracy TO rid the Island of the
Spanish rule, which has crushed it to earth.
and destroyed in measure its liberty and
prosperity.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Adjournment of Congress.

Congress has at length adjourned, after a
session of more than nine months. Both hous-
es adjourned on the 3lst ult, in accordance
with a resolution to that effect passed some
weeks since. During the past session many
subjects of interest to the country have been
discussed and passed upon, entitled to the APP
probation of the people, There is one topic,
however, which has engrossed to great de-
gree its attention, and which has become COM
mon at the session preceding the Presidential
election, it would be advantageous to the coun-
Try if hereafter dispensed with. We mean the
practice of members INDUCING in personal
quarrels, and in long political speeches, which
nobody cares for or reads, and which for the
most part have as little relation to the subject
or business ostensbly under discussion, as a
Goldfish las to II meeting house. This has be-
come a crying evil, and it is time that those
whom the people send to legisla.e for them at
Washington, should attend to the duties for
which they are elected, and reserve their DO
litical efforts for the conventions, barbecues,
and meetings of their different parties and the
people themselves. This would have the effect
of shortening the sessions, and securing much
needed attention to the affairs of the nation.
Much of the business of the session was, as
usual crowded into the last two weeks. In
executive session of the Senate, several nomi-
nations confirmed. Mr.. Hall, recently
Postmaster General, and who distinguished his
administration by complete disarrangement
nd in. cio in
is confirmed for the Judseship vacated in the
decease of Judge Conklin. Never do we re-
collect Postmaster General whose retirement
is viewed with such universal satisfaction as
Judge Hall. Samuel d. Hubbard, of Connec-
ticut wing, was confirmed as Postmaster Gen
eral. John I. Towers has been appointed and
confirmed as a superintendent of public print
ing Gen. Wilson's nomination as California
In the Senate Committee was appointed to
sit during the recess, and examine into al
legged frauds upon the revenue under the pres
ent tariff Messrs. James, Shields, Bright,
Dawson and Bell arc the Committee. The
civil and diplomatic appropriation bill. post
route olll, naVal aPpIoPiidtioi ant many olhef
bills were signed, and after the usual formai-
ties the Senate adjourned.
The House received reports from the Com
rniltees of Conference, and transacted such
business as was essential 10 be accomplished,
and at the time agreed upon adjourned sine
die. There was some confusion, but every
thing terminated with good feeling ON the part
of the members.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
The New Postage Law.

The new Postage Law was approved on
Monday, Aug. 3O,h, and is TO go into opera
ton September 3Olh. 1t is generally cousid-
cred to be an improvement. The following
are its essential provisions:
l. Newspapers, periodicals, uusealed circu-
lars and other printed matter, weighing not
over three ounces, pay one cent each, to any
part of the United States, or half of that rate,
paid quarterly or yearly, in advance. The
same kind of matter weighing not over enc
and half ounces, half the above rates.
2. Newspapers, &C., not weighing more
than one and half ounces, can be sent to any
part of the State where published, at half the
above rates, l. c. as we understand it, for one
half cent not prepaid, and one-quarter of
cent if prepaid; though this point is not entire
ly clear. atl.1
3. Small newspapers, periodicals and print
ed sheets, in packages of 8 ounces at least, to
one address, if prepaid, are to pay but half
cent per ounce. sta
a. Transient matter must be prepaid or
charged double postage, or two cents for every
sheet.
5. Weekly newspapers free in the comfy. of
publication. a,r as, .e .tA
6. Bills for newspapers, and receiptsfor pay
ments of moneys therefore, may be enclosed
in subscribers papers; but nothing else, and
no writing or printing, inside or ontside, ex-
cept the address, under penalty, of paying let
ter postage.
7. Exchanges between newspaper publish
ers free. ..s l.E
8. Books, bound or unbound, of not more
than four pounds each, one cent per ounce, IN
der three thousand miles, and two cents over
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
A Minister'S Opinion.

Rev. Mr.. Drummond. Orthodox Congrega-
tionalist, of Lewiston, was at Commencement
at Brunswick, and saw Frank Pierce. Mr..
Drumn.ond is one Of your odd kind of charac-
tiers, but clergyman of the highest order of
talent. and one Of the smartest pulpit orators in
Maine. Right glad to find such man going
nfor Frank Pierce, We copy his description Of
him from the Lewiston Falls Journal:
Among the speakers was Gen. Pierce, the
candidate for the Presidency. He is man of
good countenance and pleasant address. and
made a brief and very acceptable speech. He,
as a matter of course, was the observed of all
observers, and bore the scrutiny quite uncon-
sciously. On one point we feel quite sure-it
is this, that he is not man of incorporate
habits, as he is reported to be. If he as, his
countenance betrays no signs of it. We should
take him to be kind and amiable man, OF
very good powers. We dare say he will make
very respectable President. We hope SO,
both for his own, his country's, and old Bow
doin's sake.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Commencement.

The semi-ceniennial anniversary and the
Commencement at Brunswick took place last
week. The town was full. The cars came
In crowded, and hundreds upon hundreds were
obliged to seek accommodations at private
houses. The Tontine was running over, and
such crowd, in the memory of the Oldest in
habi,ant, was never seen in that quiet village.
The exercises of the semi-centennial ami
Hersary, on Tuesday, were welcoming speech
in the chapel by Pres. Woods, an address by
Nehemiah Clcaveland, a poem by Rev. Eph-
rain Peabody, and an essay upon classical ed
ucation by Judge Tenney.
The dinner came off under pavilion on the
College grounds. Hon. George Evans pre-
sided. Remarks were made at the board by
number of the old graduates, and compli-
ment to the State of New Hampshire was re-
sponded to in an elegant manner by Gen.
Pierce who is graduate of Bowdoin The
festivities of the day closed with an illumna-
ton of the College buildings and the ringing
of BELLS
Commencement day, Wednesday, were highly
credltable to the young gentlemen composing
that class. The church was crowded with
beauty, dignity and wisdom enough to show
that the State is safe. 1t would be difficult
matter TO draw a comparison between the diff
ferent efforts of the graduating class-where
each was so good it is hard to fix upon the best
but the G Conflict of Great Principles" by
Mr.. WELLS of Portland, was second to none.
An Grafton before the P. b. K was deliv-
cred on the forenoon of Thursday, by Pres.
Allen, of Girard College. We did not hear
the first part of the Grafton, but listened to
enough to convince US that it was upon the
blood and spirit of the American people, and
capital Grafton too. Mr.. Allen is a graduate
of old Bowdoin, of whom she need not be
ashamed. He cited the case of the man pnsl,-
ing a wheelbarrow across North America, and
carrying freight at one dollar the pound, as an
instance of American character. 1t of course
brought down the house.
But what gave additional interest to the ex-
ercises and festivities Of the occasion, was the
presence of FRANK PIERCE, the next Pres-
dent of the United States. Everybody was
pleased with his appearance. He had The
bearing of an accomplished gentleman and
scholar, and the outward evidence of the Hick-
ory spirit within. All, the grasp of the hand
of such Democrat is worth pilgrimage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Betting.

GIL bet thousand dollars on North Car
DINA, a thousand dollars on Kentucky, a thou
sand dollars on Tennessee, a thousand dollars
ON Lonlsiana," said whig the other day
NOW That had large sound, but it Was sail
III your eye." The man could not raise the
hrst thousand, the best he could do But that
IS Inc game Show the wings the utter i'm
possibility OF the election of Scott, and their
sovereign argument with Democrats is. "Tll
bet" That is their great argument. and
when they find a Democrat ready for them.
(some democrats beI they will protest !, 10
contrary to their moral standard 1t is all of
piece with the wing brow-beating system of
tactics. The fact is, when pushed to it, they
back out and won't risk dollar on Scott. A
Democrat in the Eastern Argus has kept an
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

DEMOCRATIC GATHERING IN PENNsYLvA.
NIA.-The democratic gathering at Reading,
Pa, on Saturday last, was the largest ever
Witnessed in that section of the State. One
train from Philadelphia carried 1900 persons.
The whole number present was about 5000.
Hon. James Buchanan was chosen Presi.
dent, with numerous Vice Presidents and
Secretaries. Spirited addresses were made
by Hon. Messrs Buchanan, S. A. Douglas,
Lowe, Bales, LeGrand, Shields and Houston,
and series of resolutions endorsing the ma
tionai and Stale nominations we're adopted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
One Vote p!

Rccollect the Importance of ONE VOTE. 1t
has often accomplished wonders. One vote
will elect as well as a hundred. Then do not
stay away from the polls. Find out who of
your fellow democrats are absent. SEND Az
TER THEM If man cannot conveniently
leave his business to vote, take him by the
arm and lead him politely to the ballot box
Ifhe don't like to walk, provide him with a
carriage. Patriotism will pay the bills. You
must not lose democratic vote if it can be got
at within thirty miles.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
NOMINATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATURE

NOMINATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATURE
At the democratic caucus in Augusta OH
Friday evening last, Hon. Reuel Williams
and Lot NJ. Morrell, Esq, were nominated
for the legislature. 1t is, under all crcum-
stances, the best nomination we have heard
of, and is bound 10 succeed at the polls.
In Hallowel, the wings found the demo-
Gratis so wide awake, and likely TO succeed,
that they were astonishingly frightened
Thereupon they threw overheard half doz-
on anxious aspirants, and are about nomina-
ting one of the most unexceplonabIe wings
in Kennebec County, TO represent that city
in the next legislature. 1t would not be very
strange ifthey get defeated, after ali
The democrats of Saco have nominated
Hon. John Shepley.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Then to the Work!

Begin now. Do not put off anything for an
hour. The time is short. Be conciliatory
and save every democrat it is possible to save
do not exasperate. Let every man know you
are at work for the cause-FoR THE GOOD OF
THE WHOLE. We say again. pot vote for
Hubbard into the hand of EVERY MAN. II you
ever knew what it was to'work, WORK NOW !.
We tell you the democracy of New Hamp-
shire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are
now looking to Maine. The Democracy of
the whole country look to you They hope to
hear the news of VICTORY from Maine
Do not disappoint them, and ALL WILL BE
WELL. 0r
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Recollect

That the most important duty you have to per-
form is 10 re-elect JOHN HUBBARD
Although it is of vital Importance that we have
our usual strength in the Legislature, the cleo
tion of our candidate for Governor. is the thing
and the only thing that can give the Democra-
cy Of the Union the full benefit of VIcToRY
IN MAINE! On him, too, is TO be poured the
full walls of traitor wrath. DEMOCRATS, if
you were ever called upon, in all the emer-
gencies to which the party was ever forced, to
60 into the battle with martyr zeal, and untir-
ing, nnflipchng effort, YOU MUST do il row
for JOHN HUBBARD,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Ballots Z! Ballots !!

Towns which have not got a supply of bal
lots for the regular candidates, should order
them forthwith. There is no time to be lost
1t is the duty of the Town Committees to see
to this matter.
We can print the name of the candidate for
Town Representative at the bottom of the tick
ct at very short notice, whenever orders 10 that
effect are sent from any town.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

VnLAINous-A fellow named Edward
Broughton, was arrested in Plymouth, Ct, on
the 24th ult., for placing distractions on the
Naugatuc Railroad. The obstruction, which
consisted of rocks, logs, planks, &c., placed
in different places upon the road, were seen by
young man and removed in season 10 prevent
injury TO the trains. But for this the destruc-
ton of life must have been appalling, as sew
eral large stones were on the track within ff-
teen feet of a bridge, and upon an embankment
of twenty feet in height.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
Democrats,

Recollect that you are fighting under the
eye of your leader. From our sister state,
New Hampshire, he looks with interest upon
the Maine election. He knows the true con-
dilion of affairs, and others of other States
know it. They know the duty of every demo-
crat in the present crisis. Then go into the
battle manfully-give up your dislikes if you
have any, and, knowing that you are fighting
for the success Of the great DEMOCRATIC PAR
rY OF THE NATION, determine to DO with your
might.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

LIQUoK CASES. Francis Holmes was CON
vlcted of selling liquor contrary TO law, on Fri
day last, and sentenced by Judge Smith to pay
a fine of $40 and costs.
William Mclaughlin was also convicted of
the same offence, and sentenced 10 pay fine
Of 500 and costs. Second offence.
On Saturday. John Shayes was fined $40
and costs. for the same offence. Second con-
viction.
William S. Bennett, was also brought up
for trial, on the charge of selling liquor, this
being the third offence. Sentenced 10 pay
fine of $40 and costs, and to be imprisoned in
the County Jail three months. From this
judgment he appealed, and gave bonds in the
sum of 5000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

Col. Benton AND GENERAL PIERcE-In
recent speech at Baconville. Colonel Benton
says
" He preferred Pierce to any of those who
were thrown away in the Baltimore convention.
lie said Mr.. Pierce was gentlemanIy man, he
knew him well-was good democrat, as was
his father. Besides, the Office sought him, not
he the Office
That don't look much like Old Bullion sup
porting Scott, as some of the whig papers af-
feet to believe he will.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

GETTING INTEREsTING.-The Scott and
Graham whig delegation TO Worcester, on
their return from the convention, in passing the
" Webster Headquarters" in fremont Street,
Boston, gave vent to their indignant feelings,
by furious Kissing, which the Websterites
returned by groans for Scotia pleasing evil
dence of the united and brotherly feeling per-
vadng the whig ranks.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

advertisement standing in that paper for weeks,
offering to coper $500 on the election Of
Scott, and pay the wing who will put the mon
ey up FIFTY DoLLALs PREMIUM. That whlg
cannotbe found. We go against betting. 1t
is bad business, any way. But it is sometimes
necessary to use whig arguments to shut up
the mouths of wing Boosters. M
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
ANOTHER STEAMBOAT DIsAsTER.-ADolh

er terrible steamboat disaster occurred on
the Hudson river, on Saturday last, at San
gerIes, some fifteen mics below Hudson.
The Reindeer, from New York, arrived at
that place about half past one clock, P. NJ,
landed the passengers Tho were TO stop there,
and was just drawing in The gangway plank,
when the pipe called the Connection of the
Return Fiues, burst, causing The death of 81
persons, and injuring number of others.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09
The Plurality Law.

Let every democrat remember at the coming
election that many of the officers are elected by
a PLURALITY instead of majority and it is of
the greatest Importance to SECURE EVERY
VOTE. See TO il that every democratic voter is
at the polls, and furnished with the right ticket.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

rI AT the democratic gathering in Read
ing, Pa, il was estimated that from Is 900
to 10000 persons were present. The great
est enthusiasm prevailed. Pennsylvania is
safe for Pierce aud King.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

.iLP The wings are making desperate eff
fort to secure the Legislature. Meet them at
every point Let them not steal march on
you. Elect every regularly nominated Sena-
tor and Representative if hard work will do i.
You must not overlook The Legislature.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

POWDER Mill EXPLOSION. The powder
mills belonging to John Garkin, Esq, at Den.
nington, Nh !, exploded on the morning u
the 2sth ult., at three o'clock. Loss from
1900 to $4,000. It is the fifth explosion '"a'
has occurred in Mr., Carkin's establishment
within some fifteen years. The buildings de-
s,roved this time were the kernelling and pull
verifying mills. asq1a 81. III
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

esy If the wings of this city calculate to fur
nish a man to represent Bath in the next Leg
islature, we hope they will give us somebody
that can talk We would rather have talk
ing wing than one you cannot find anywhere.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

New Y9Rk CgssrAL PALAcE.-The New
York Evening Past, judging from the design,
states that the N1w York Crystal Palace will
probably be more beautiful than the one of
London, though not SO large. 1t will be built
of iron and glass entirely.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

q We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton of our readers to the advertisement of
Sawyer & Magoun. Any one in want Of
good Piano Forte will hardly fail of being suit
ed at this establishment. Call and sec.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

e The New Bruuswicker says the Liquor
Law viii! positively go into effect in that Prov
ince on the LIST Of June; and that The Queen
had no voice in the matter, it being purely of
local nature.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

A LITERARY CANDIDATE A Texas whig
editor in announcing the nomination of Scott
and Graham, says -
Mr.. Graham is well known to the political
and literary world, more especially TO the lit
erary, he having for some years back been en-
gagged in publishing Graham's Magazine,
which as literary work stands unequalIed in
America.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

RigM to the Point. The Argus, in giving
an account of the commencement al Brunswick,
and of General Pierce as one of the visitors,
remarks that the impression made upon the
public mind is that he is an accomplished gen.
tleman and scholar, and thorough democrat
and that the wings are lying most atrOeiously
about him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

e The Elliot House in this city is now
being fitted up for stores, offices, &c. Messrs.
Kendall, Richardson & Co., the enterprising
owners, will occupy one of the stores as ship
chandlery establishment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

that distance. Fifty per cent. to be added
when not prepaid.
Under this new law, the postage of the
Times, if paid quarterly in advance will be per
year Tin the County, free) in the State, and
the United States, 26 cents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

" FRED. f. SHAW, Esq, Of Orlant, for
merly Of this city, is the democratic candi-
date for County Attorney in Hancock Coun-
~, He is one of the best democrats that
ever brealhed, and Hancock will fall in our
estimation if he is not elected
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

New ORLEANS, Sept. A. During the terri
BILE EARTHQUAKE which occurred at Santiago on
the 2e,h Of August, every building in the place
was more or less injured, and several were en-
,;rey destroyed. Sixteen lives were lost by
the calamity. The inhabitants had generally
sought refuge on board The shipping. The
loss is estimated at ST. SOC, 900.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

e M. R. Hill, Esq, late Speaker of the
Senate of Tennessee, has declined the post of
elecior in the 9th district, for which he had
been nominated. He says &c too mach dissatis-
faction erists in regard 10 The nomination of
SroHD
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

O. F. P. stands for Frank Pierce, Faith-
full Patriot and Fourteenth President. w.
s. stands for Winfield Scott, Weak Soup and
Won't Suit.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

ARKANSAS ELEcTIoN.-The Democrats as
usual have done nobly in Arkansas. The leg
islature is democratic, by very large MAORI
ty, and Conway's majority will be at least
from two to three thousand. Good for Ar
kansas.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

The governor of Massachusetts, has direct
ed that the election to gil the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Rober, Rantoul Jr.,
in the 32d congress, in the I'd district, be
held on the Slh November next.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

New YoRk.-Hon. Horalio Seymour has
been re-nominated as the democratic candI-
date for Governor.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

@5- Gen. Scott and his family are at West
Point, where they will remain short time,
to enable him 10 recruit himself.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

SHARK CAuGHT.-Some young men of S.
Boston, captured shark on Tuesday, meas
urng four feet in length. So says the South
Boston Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

W Hon. Grin Fowler, member of Con-
gress from Massachusetts, died at Washing
ten on Friday evening last. He was sick but
five days.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

Within a fe Nv weeks a new effort has been
made TO explore the wreck Of the British
frigale PIumper, which was sunk near Dip
per Harbor, about half way between East
port and 81. John, N. b., with some seventy
five lives, and from $4,000 to 100000 in
Specie in 1915. The wreck lies forry-two
feet below The surface of the water, is Of
course much decnyed, and the adventurous
explorers had to overturn the washiDgs of
sand, &C., which cover her, some six feet
below The bottom. They have brought up
1920 in Spanish silver, mostly whoes and
halves, the action Of the sea having made
them lighter than the original weight, and
they were blackened as if by powder, having
evidently been taken from the powder mag
azine. Remnants Of pistols, grape shot, &C.,
were also brought up. and as a SAD accom-
paniment, many human skulls. Inc party
will continue its explorations for the present.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

GT The Vermont election took place last
Tuesday. 1t is needless TO add that Holland
was taken by the Dutch.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-09

az Will our friends send US early returns
of the election on Monday. a1ta@