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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The Tariff.

AS general principle, the democratic party
holds to the doctrine of free trade, that all men
should be permitted to buy in the cheapest
markets and sell in the dearest, without moles-
tation on the part of government. But, while
we have large public debt to be discharged, a
tariff for reuenue is deemed expedient. We
should not protect one class of men, or one
kind of business, at the expense of another
On the other hand, the wings advocate high
tariff, not to produce revenue, but to protect
manufacturers to the detrment of commerce,
trade, agriculture and other branches of in
dustry Always afraid to trust the people,
they are unwilling to open fair field of COM
petition and leave all classes to take care of
themselves. They want an aristocracy of
wealth, with laws turning the current of for
tune into the pockets of giant corporations and
mllionaircs. They want to make the agricul-
turst pay high price for everything he buys,
and commerce and trade groan under heavy
duties on importations. The shipbuilders and
agriculturists of Lincoln know what is the true
policy and for their interests. Don't be de-
ceived, then, hysthe specious reasoning and
gall -traps of high tariff, protection, monopoly
loving whiggery.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The Meeting at Augusta.

1t will be seen that the location of the con-
templated Mass Meeting of the Democracy has
been changed from Brunswick TO Augusta
This will be nearer the centre of the State,
and afford better opportunity for the gather
ing together of the Democracy from remote
sections.
AS the meeting is to take place on Friday
of next week, comparatively brief notice can
be given. We hope there will be general
turn out.
Distinguished democrats from nearly all
sections of the Union will be present, and
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, the giant of the
West, will address the Democracy of Maine
Mr.. Soule of Louisiana, the distinguished Sen
ator, will also be present, and others, some OF
them the most able and eloquent speakers in
the thirty-one States. Let the Democracy OF
Maine be on hand.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The Legislature.

The Age shows by the following calcula-
tons based upon the vote Of 1850, that the
wings are in Il poor way as regards their
prospect Of getting the Legislature. But
we suppose they must be allowed their usual
game Of Drag before election, about carrying
the State. Atey that yor won't find them
anywhere.
Tile apporlionment oil which the mem
bcrs of the next Legislature are 10 be chosen
will dictate result differing in some partc-
lars from what would have occurred under
the old apporlionment. We have taken the
trouble to look over the several Senatorial
and Representative districts, and find that
with a gubernarorial vote like that of 1850,
(Ihe last poIed) the democrats would elect
10 Of the 81 Senators by majority of votes,
and give plurality of votes for three others.
The Democrats would also elect 81 of the
Isl Representatives by majority vote, and
II others by plurality vote. To give The
statement another form
The Democrats would by the vote of 1850
elect Senator's in Arooslook l, Cumberland
4, Franklin |, Hancock 2, Oxford 2, Penob-
scot 3. York 3. The wings would elect
III hcUHtDeC. III L ISCutduuiS l. anu " ooh-
ington there would be no choice, the dem
ocrats having the plurality. In Lincoln 4,
and Somerset 2, there would be no choice,
the wings having the plurality.
The democrats would, by the vote Of 1850,
elect Representatives,, in Aroostook 9, Cum
land Is, Franklin ), Hancock 6, Kennebec
6, Lincoln Q, Oxford 10, Penobscot IA, Pts
caiaquis 3, Somerset 3, Waldo l, Washing
ton 6, York l5-total l03 of which 81 would
he by majority votes and II by plurality
The wings would elect in Aroostook l, Cum,
berland 6, Hancock 3, Kennebcc 10, Lin
coin 10, Penobscot 3, Piscataquis /, Somer-
set 6, Waldo !, Washington 4, York 3-tota
IS, of which SO would be by majority vote:
and II by plurality.
1t therefore appears that the vote of 1855
would give the House of Representatives tc
the democrats by Il majority of Sd, or more
than two to one. The vacancies in thu
Senate would be filled by the Two houses
and that body would stand % democrats &c
3 whigs-more than 9 to l.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
Webster Politics.

An adjourned meeting ofihe friends of Mr..
Webster was held at Art Union Hall, Boston,
on Saturday evening, and a Committee of
Arrangements was reported.
The following Resolve was offered by Mr..
G. A. Wells, and unanimously adopted.
Resolred. Thai public meeting he held
agreeable to the following call with the names
OF the signers appended thereto. All citizens
of Massachusetts, who are in favor Of an or
ganization by which their votes can be Civ
en- TO Daniel Webster for the Presidency, are
requested to assemble at Faneuil Hall, OH
Thursday evening, the 26h inst. at O'Clock,
to take measures for the nomination of u
Webster Electoral Ticket.
Ii was stated that the signcrs to the call
for State Convention 10 form an Electoral
Ticket numbered 1000. Speeches were
made by Mr. Whtcomb of Virginia, H. b.
Winslow ID. N. Smith, Charles A. White
and others; and the meeting adjourned TO
Tuesday evening.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The Whig Convention.

The Wing Convention at Wiscasset, last
week, judging from the tame descriptions In
the immaculate organs of this city. was dull
affair. The dignifed organ stretches out Its
description TO a column or less and we infer
from the general stupor of the sentences that
the writer gave his sketch in remarkably ia
tigued condition, and brought himself fairly
into the arms of Morpheus at the close. lie
must have caught the inspiration OF sleep from
the man that stends the Arrowsic BRIDGE" al
ter being fully prepared by the lullaby OF the
Convention.
The other organ, the office-holder or hand
organ, deyotes about one quarter OF a short
column to the doings of the Convention, and
one half of that to the glorfcation of MIR. Ev-
ans. All very proper, and just what was ex-
pected from an official under everlasting obi
cation to the distinguished" individual.
The amount of the affair was, that candi-
dates for the Senate and County offices, sure
to be run down, were nominated; mass OF
crude materials fashioned into resolutions was
swallowed, ana 'Mdlno s ldVOrllc sui \doh
Kennebec y addressed the crowd in ''persua-
sive strains"
"Maine's favorite SOM could once be APP
piled appropriately to Mr.. Evans, but to do 1t
now, after Kennebec has weighed him in the
balance, and he Kicked the beam under the
ponderous weight of one hundred and thirty
four votes to Miry-ttCo, shows either lack of
common discrimination or common sense.
But it is useless to waste words upon man
demonstrated to be politically dead in his own
district. The wings of Lincoln can hardly re-
suscitate a man condemned of Kennebec.-
The truth about the Convention at Wiscasset
is, that it was dull affair from beginning TO
end. And the wings knew and felt it. A
Massachusetts wing who happened to be pres
eut says, if that was specimen of whig spir-
it in Maine, heaven help the wings of the In
ion. There was not enthusiasm and glow
enough to keep up lively circulation of the
blood. He was going home as quick as posi-
BILE. He wanted to get out of a region where
whiggery was in such a DOING condition.
Poor coons
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
Democratic Caucus.

Pursuant to a call of large number of the
democratic repub Leans OF Phipsburg, they met
in caucus at the Town Hall in said town
Saturday, Aug. Dist inst The meeting was
called to order by ]. T. Mereen, Esq. Walker
Getchell was chosen Chairman, and J. =. Lar
rab"e Secretary.
Pearson Morrison and Tallman Lowell were
chosen delegates to attend the Convention at
Wiscasset on the 23lh inst ]. F. Mereen,
VIM. Duley, Alfred Sprague, and Hiram NAL
colin were chosen as substitutes. J. p. LARA
bee, ]. +. Ncreen, and VIM. Duley, were chos-
en- Town Committee.
Voted to instruct the Committee to call
caucus on the 2Sth inst, at the Town House,
to nominate suitable person to be supported
as candidate for election to the House of Rep
resentatves of the State Legislature.
The following resolution was offered and &C
copied:
ReSolred, That the nomination of Pierce
and King, for the high places they must inevi-
tably fill, by the united mind of the democra-
cy of the Union, meets our cordial and hearty
approval; the nomination of John Hubbard
for the Office of Governor Of Maine meets our
entire appreciation, and that the harmony and
prosperity OF the democratic party in this State
loudly sdemand his reelection to the position
he now fills with honor to himself and accep-
lance to the people.
WALKER GETcHELL, Chairman,
]. +. MEREEN, Secretary.
Phipsburg, Aug. 81, 1852.
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may send out from Maine the news of victory
that shall wake up and electrify the nation.
Be on YOUR Guard.

1t is an old custom of the federal party, OIL
the eve of any important election, TO circulate
the most inconsistent and diabolical stories of
the democratic party and their candidates for
office. The wings are now circulating from
one extremity of the State to the other, whole
sale SANDERS, not only of our candidate for the
Presidency, but of Gov. Hubbard. AS to the
former, time will furnish an opportunity to
prove their statements totally false, as has been
done in the case of numberless others: but
the State election is so near at hand that their
ISLANDERS of Gov Hubbard may have an effect
Democrats should be on their guard. Ask
these libellers of Gov. Hubbard to look at the
vote of his townsmen at his first election, and
see men of all parties giving him their vote on
the ground of his private and moral WORTH
No man ever stood higher AT HOME
Among other stories set agoing is statement
that Gov H. has been seen to drink liquor at
public place within short period past, or
since he signed the liquor bill. This story is
told to deter temperance men. 1t is an out
right FAI4SEIIOOD; and no man, not even
his political enemies, in the vicinity of his
residence, would listen TO it for moment
Whatever may have been the case in former
times, we know Gov. Hubbard TO be thor
oughly and reliably temperance man. And
respectable wing authority in the city where
he resides, will sustain the assertion. Then
let no man be deceived by these ISLANDERS. Els
pecially, let no democrat be found listening to
them. They are only part of the system of
falsehoods always put in operation against the
democracy just before election and all that is
necessary, is for the democrats to keep them
selves, and especially all their men that have
not passed through the process of confirmation,
ON THEIR GUARD against WING LIES of every
hue.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

DEMOCRATIC MEETING. A meeting Of the
democracy of Bath was held at the City Hall
on Saturday evening last. 1t was called TO
order by DIR. T. G. Stockbridge. Hon. ].
Ellsworth was chosen President, +. d. Sew
all, Esq, Secretary. The meeting was ad-
dressed by that veteran and staunch democrat,
JOSEPH HAYES, Esq, who gave very inter-
estng account of his visit to Hillsborough to
attend the mass meeting. He paid an elo-
quent and worthy tribute to Gen. PIERCE, with
whom he had an interview. Hon. HENRY
TALLMAN next addressed the meeting. He
also gave an account of the Hillsborough meet
ing, and then spoke of the present position Of
the two political parties contrasting the prin-
ciples and measures of the one with the other
clearly proving the democratic party to be the
peoples party-the party who have Away:
advocated and sustained those measures ant
that course of policy, which have ever tended
to promote the interests of the tchole. Mr.. L
spoke for nearly an hour. Three hearty cheer:
were given for Pierce and King, and the meet
ing adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

The BEST Pen. The ne plus ultra in pens is
at last reached, and we have the result in a
beautiful gold pen, sixteen carats fine, pro-
lection pen-holder, silver tipped and ebony
handle, all for the low price of $3.50. We
have written with great many pens-told a
great many truths-hit great many people in
a tender spot-made the "feathers" fly in some
of our shots-but we never used pen where
the ideas, fresh from the mint of the brain,
flowed so readily and beautifully on paper, as
they do at this moment under the inspiration
of the MAMMOTH GOLD PEN, which we have in
our hand. The handle is very long and slen-
der, genteel as a lady's waist; the silver tip
keeps the ink from your fingers, and the pen
glides along with ease and smoothness sufi-
Gent to transform finished bungler into a
finished penman. Ever enduring thanks to
the manufacturers, Messrs. HrNDs & SIMoNDs,
Boston. They deserve pension for life, and
the united obesance of the whole editorial
fraternity. This incompatible pen may be
found at SAWYER & MAGoUNs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

OFFICIAL FRAUD.-The Washington cores
pohdent of the Tribune Sc" The select
Committee on Frauds and Corruptions have
proved one clear case in the contract for Light
houses. and they throw some light on others Of
the same character. A California case, invol-
wing some 100000 paid out of an appropriation
of 100000, all here in Washington, will star
tie the pa1ticipators when the case is proved,
it will be, and reported to the Senate. The
greatest vacilations, however, have been going
on in relation to contracts and treaties with
Indians. The Chairman will sift the frauds
upon the Indians.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The Hillsborough Meeting.

IMMENSE GATHERING. The Hillsboro' Dem
ocratic Mass Meeting on Thursday Of last
week, was one of the greatest gatherings of the
Democracy ever known in New England
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND persons were present.
The town was full-joy beamed on every coun-
tenance, and the day is described as the most
glorious and prondest in the calendar of De-
mocracy. Besides the crowd from abroad, the
farmers of Hillsboro' County, with their wives
and children, turned out en- masse.
The ground for the orators and the audience
was well chosen for the convenience and ac-
commodation of the multitude present. The
platform was erected in valley, and one i'm
mense and finely sloping hill side was covered
with seats. Back of the platform was Wright's
mammoth tent, and other arrangements for
"victualling'' the crowd.
Hon. Charles G.. Anterior of New Hamp-
shire, presided over the vast multitude, and
preserved perfect order. Able, eloquent and
sparkling speeches were made by Col. Savage
of Tennessee, and Col German Of Indiana,
Hon. Jere. Clemens, U. S. S. from Alabama,
Hon. John A. Dix, Hon. John Van Buren,,
Hon. John B. Weller, Senator from California,
Gov. Seymour of Conn c. Levi Woodbury. of
Boston, Maj. Stevens of Washington, Capt.
Isaiah Rynders of the Empire Club, New York
city, &c., &c.
The editor of the Eastern Argus says:
If other States feel half the enthusiasm now
felt by the Democracy of New Hampshire,
Gen. Pierce will be elected by the electoral
votes of % States. The enthusiasm for Gen.
Pierce is unboanded in New Hampshire, as l
trust it will continue to be in all parts of the
Union.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
The editor of the Eastern Argus says:
The Ninth REGIMENT,

meeting of the surviving officers and SOL
diers of the gallant Ninth Regiment, the first
was held at Goss's Hotel, Concord, N. H., on
the 18th inst. A temporary organization was
made by calling to the chair Gen. Pierce, and
the appointment of Lieut.. Col. Cove as Secre-
tary-and then adjourned to Friday when
they reassembled, many of the survivors of the
gallant 9th were present Those from Maine
were Major Lally, Capt. Tracy, First Lieuten-
ants Palmer and Crosby.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

Mr.. HAMIINs SPEECH ON THE Fisheries
We have received the able speech of our able
SENATOR, Hon. II. HAMLIN on the subject Of
the Fisheries, delivered in the Senate, Aug.
Sd and 9Th, and shall publish it as soon as we
can find room. 1t is a clear and full statement
of the whole matter from the time of the treaty
of 1888 up to the present period, and the con-
illusions drawn from the history Of the matter
as well as the arguments offered by Mr. H. in
support of the view of the question taken by
our government, are correct and convincing
The speech should have a wide circulation
and be read by every Individual in State
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

WIDE AWAKE. A correspondent of the Ar
gus, who seems to have got stirred up to 81
40. breaks forth in this glowing strain:
Come all We good old Democrats, pray you
lend an ear
And all doubling loco-focos we have nothing
more to fear;
We will fight those British coon-skins, by wa
ter and by land
And we never will return till we den them in
some old hard cider barrel.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUIcIDE.-Mr. Cyrus
Foote, about 25 years Of age, of this city, at
tempted to commit suicide on Sunday after.
noon last, by cutting his throat with razor
He made the attempt in presence of his fami
ly, cutting so deep as nearly to sever the wind
pipe. Assistance was Immediately called, anC
the wound was sewed up. He was subject Il
disease of the brain, affecting his reason
There is said to be but little prospect of his
recovery.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

The Temperance Mass Meeting in this city
last week, was well attended. The City Hall,
Wednesday evening, was full. Spirited ad-
dresses in favor of supporting the Maine Law
at the polls, were made by Messrs. Cone Of
York County Porter of Bangor, and gentle
man from Rockland whose name we have
forgotten, who made one of the most thrilling
appeals on the subject of temperance we have
ever heard. Hon. Freeman H. Morse, Of this
city, presided.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

A report from committee Of the Pierce and
King Club will be found in our paper this week.
Having given both the Democratic Clubs
in this city an opportunity for some pretty sharp
thrusts on their own account, we are satisfied
and they must BE- Now, gentlemen, we can
fill our columns with no more of it. Recollect,
we have a work to do-the common enemy to
fight We have got to elect JOHN HUBBARD
the 18th day of September next-it cannot be
got round or over or under. Then to the scoyk !
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

bee, have the kindness TO tell their readers
what good fellows our "Pioneers" are, who
accompanied by the Cornet Band are going
down TO make Them 4 visit on the week after
the next? They will visit Norway, Lewis
ton, Waterville, Augusta, Hallowell, Gardi-
ner, and Bath. Just speak good word fol
lhem.-Biddeford Journal.
They are fine-looking set of men-wt
mean. they looked like moral, substantial, to.
be- depended upon characters, and behaved tc
correspond. Biddeford must be great
place"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

BoNNEY CONVICTED. Horace Bonney, who
was convicted of counterfeiting before the Dis
trict Court in Augusta last spring, and the
verdict set aside and new trial granted, was
again tried before the Supreme Court now sit
ting in Augusta and found guilty by the jury.
The Counsel for defence, it is understood, will
carry up the case on exceptions.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

szgr INFORMATION WANTED OF TIE where
abouts of JOHN GROVES, Cor Graves,) or
his Heirs. Said Groves was Soldier in the
As regiment of regular troops-supposed of the
Company of Capt. Danforth-raised for the
war of 1912. If she said John Groves Tor any
of his heirs,) address line to Joseph Berry,
IAomaston, they will be informed of that which
will be greatly for their benefit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

"SToRIEs ON TOBACCO, intended for Amsri-
can Lads" by UNCLE TOBY, is the title of a
pretty little book just from the press. Every
boy who has had hankering for the vile weed
ought to read this book. 1t presents i" Harry
Puffer in his best estate' with Longtime in
his mouth and then introduces him pretty well
along, with no estate at all save solitary
brick in his hat Sold by SAWYER & MAGouN.
Price 25 cents in paper cover; in cloth 81 l-2.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

The STAFFoRDsHIRE.-The Newburyport
Herald of this morning says - 1t is probable
that the story oc the locs of this vessel is pure
which it originated The Herald says that the
Gillian paper does not bear a good reputation
for correctness.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

CoMFoRT.-The Tribune tells story of a
bull fight up in Ireland, part of this city, and
draws therefrom crumbs of political comfort for
the wing party. Before the fight came off, the
Tribune was loud in its condemnation, and
verify thought that Bath was on the very brink
of ruin. Now, it devotes half column to a
description of the tusse, and concludes the re-
suit as favorable tor Scott Well, we are
glad, in the general dearlh of wing victories
throughout the land, the wings can abstract
comfort from bull-fght. 1t shows a readi-
ness to appreciate and appropriate military
victories whether achieved by bipeds or quad
rupeds. How would it answer to apply SCOTS
special naturalization law to quadrupedsl
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

sUP In Greene county, Va, man by the
name of Garnet while drinking from brook
swallowed leach. After trying several reme-
dies, powerful emetic was administered "heh
the reptile was thrown up alive. Although
relieved from the leach, the man died in day
Or ,uo afterwards from the injuries which 1t
had inflicted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

Tyr U,xv ERIE DISASTER. -The sinking of
the steamer Atlantic in Lake Erie, affords an
other instance of the terrible destruction of hu-
man life common to many of our great channels
Of communication, so common as to be soon for
gotten. When will the American people adopt
some more eflectual precautions, on our steam
boats and railroad trains, to prevent such whole
sale destruction of human lifel
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

Capt. Thomas Merrill, of Portland who was
thrown from chaise on Friday, while riding
in Cape Elizabeth, (the horse taking fright
was so badly hurt that he died on Saturday
evening. He was between 70 and so years old
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
Mechanics Pierce & King Club.
We omitted to mention before the organza-

ton OF tfllS CIuD. lis OlllcerS are -
NATHAN CooMBs, President,
ARTHUR BRowN, Secretary,
JAMES CoUILIARD, Treasurer.
By special invitation, Pierce & King Club
have united with this Club, and their members
have enrolled their names with those of the
" Mechanics Pierce & King Club" They
number now nearly three hundred. They have
leased the spacious Hall in Granite Block, on
Front Street, and hold regular meeting every
Friday evening. They contemplate having
from time to time addresses from distinguished
speakers from abroad. Hon. Moses MCDoN-
tce will be given. They are doing good work
in the democratic cause.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

eg@ The Liverpool papers simply mention
Kossuth's arrival at that port, under the name
OF Alexander Smith. and his departure the
same day for London. The London papers
are utterly silent concerning him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

ezS Mr.. Sydney Oaksmith has been appoin-
ted by Mr.. Usher, American consul at Port au
Prince, to discharge the duties of the Office va
Gated by the death. of Mr.. Fritz, American con-
sui at Aux Caves.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

GREAT BUSINESS. Mr.. G oodenow, federal
representative in Congress from kennebec, is
very busy circulating under his official frank,
burlesque biography of Gen. Pierce How
does it happen that Kennebec Congressman are
always selected to do the dirty work