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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
French Satire.

Some of the French writers and wits have
given satirical touches at the levity of their
countrymen, which they would not have toler-
ated from foreigners. Champfort said of the
ancient government of France, at is a mon
archy tempered by songs" by which the peo-
pie were amused, and put in too good humor
to be troublesome about questions of libery.
When some one asked the famous wit, the
Prince de Ligne, for his opinion of the French
people, he answered-"God has cut their
wings, but they sing and hop in their cage, to
admiration" Such is very much the appear
ance of things at the present time. The wings
of France are clipped; but amuse ment and en-
joyment are as rife as ever. Vive la bagatelle
has taken the place of Vive La Republique
and the French are great deal too comforta-
BILE for their position. Let us hope that their
"wings" will grow again; and that they will
plume themselves for higher and nobler flights,
to the vantage ground of a true liberty; so that
rights and constitutions shall no longer be like
the shifting scenes of play, but partake of the
qualities of justice and stability France has
been subjected to greater variety of political
yicissitudes than almost any other country ;
and it is about time for her to learn and sshold
fast that which is good.''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
Abuse of Power.

i We were shown few days since, box of
Dry Goods, received by large dealer in this
city, which bore evident marks of having been
subjected to the rough handling of some of the
Portland officials, in order to ascertain if ar
dent spirits were concealed therein. 1t was
fro m the house of J. NJ. Bebee & Co., Bos-
ton, and put up in their usually neat and bust
ness like manner. When it arrived here, it
was badly shattered, and the packages of linen
and other nice articles which it contained, had
their coverings torn off, labels destroyed, and
the goods soilcd. We understand this is not
the only instance of the kind that has occurred
in regard to dry goods passing through Port
land on their way to this city.
We agree with correspondent Of the Tri-
bune, that 'such proceedings are outrageous in
the e.rtreme," but we cannot see that the "Li-
quor Law as it is called, is Justly chargeable
with such acts of petty tyranny. We are no
lawyer, but are advised that all penal laws
Of which the liquor law is one-are to be con-
strued strictly. and never extended in their cen
struction; and that all such acts of interfer-
ence as the above. supposed to be allowable
under color of any provision in the law, are
acts of impertinent usurpation.
We learn by correspondent of the Portland
Argus, that outrages of this kind are daily
committed in that city-that the police have
repeatedly been seen boring into boxes and
casks of goods just arrived in the city on the
way to their owners. How much injury NAV
be done to the merchandise by such imperti-
nent interference in opening boxes or packag-
es, or boring into them, is question of com.
parative insigniicance. The outrage consists
in the unwarrantable interference with the ac-
hnoUiedged rights Of others, more than in the
extent of the mischief done; and we hope, for
the sake of the cause of temperance and the
law itself, that such usurpaton will not be tol-
Grated. We very much mistake if these things
are the result of well concerted schemes for the
promotion of temperance. They seem more
like the operations of over jealous officials, who
would wish to bring the law into disrepute.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
Our City.

The following communication from cores
pondent, dated Bath, March Is, 1852, we copy
from the Boston Traveller. The writer al
ludes, in just terms of commentator, to sever
al prominent characteristics of our place, and
will be Interesting to our repders - WV
Z" Being on a flying visit TO the Kennebec,
send you a few items from this enterprising
city of Bath. | am quartered at as large and
magnificent hotel as can be found out of Bos-
ton. The Sagadahock House was built by
an association of Merchants of this place fin
isbed and opened in lS49. 1t is brick house
five stories high, and contains one hundred and
eight rooms, besides the basement. Every
thing in and about the house is arranged for
The comfort of travellers and cost, all furnish
ed, $50, 900. The landlord is II. S. Robinson,
who keeps the house in first-rate order. His
table is supplied with as good fare as can be
fonnd in any frst-class hotel in the country.
Bath contains population of about 5000 in
habitanis. There are no less than eight chur-
ches Of varions denominations; the Calvinstic,
the Freewill Baptist, and the Episcopalian So
cieties are about to build new churches the
present season. Three newspapers, Times,
Mirror and Tribune, are published here,
which are said TO be well supported. Many
new stores and dwellings have been erected the
past year, and the city appears to be in
fourishng condition. The principal business,
ship-building, we understand, has been good,
and will be largely carried on during the sum
mer Two new ships have just been launched
and are called the Benjamin Adams and
Elvira Owen The Benjamin Adams was
built by Messrs. Trufant, Drummond & Co.,
for the New York and Liverpool trade, Tops
colts line of packets She is about 100 tons
burthen, 2I0 feet extreme length, 80 feet
breadth of beam, and 25 feet depth of hold -
has three decks; and no expense has been
spared in either the material or the workman
ship, TO make this ship one of the best ever
launched on the Kennebec. The cabin of the
benjamin Adams is fitted up in splendid style,
ahu me accommodations for cabin, second cab
~ a"e s'eerage passengers, cannot be surpass-
nj; one is rugged and nearly ready TO sail for
Dai'i'iiore, under the command of Capt. Drum
Messrs. Trufant, Drummond e. Co.. are
no" aoontte lay the keel of another ship of IF.
teen hundred tons burthen, for New York
house.
The Elvira Owen is fine shin. bui,t bv
Messrs. Henry & Morse. She is 900. ions
burthen, ITO feet in length, 90 feet deptb of
hold, and 80 feet breadth of beam. She is Of
pretty model, and strongly fastened, and is
built in the best possible manner. She is
ready to sail for Savannah, under the CON-
mand of Capt. Owen, late of ship Sally Fearn,
(ost BY being struck by lightning at sea) a
skllful navigator. Success to Capt. Owen and
his better half, the Elvira Owen
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
The House then resolved itself into com.

The House thea resolved itself into COM
miltee on the Deficiency Bill.
Mr.. Fowler gave notice Of his intention TO
introduce a bill refunding to the State of
Massachusetts the balance due her for dis
bursements during the war with Great Britain.
Adjourned.
a4 THURSDAY. March IS.
.Senate.-Mr. Fish of New York presented
three memorials from citizens of all political
parties of New York, TO Congress, praying
ashington's Farewell Address, and TO OPP
pose all intervention in the affairs of other
governments IN = 't'''o.. - = .a'-q -.
DIT. Downs reported bill authorizing the
0ecfe'afy OF The Interior 10 provide suitable
States. 'ou' 10 VI ''o o"''su
lhe hesoiufion OF Mr.. Weller. relative TO
charges against the late Mexican Po,,nd.rv
Commission, was adopted. -'
House.-The House, on motion of NJ
Houston, went into Committee of The WhnI.
and resumed the consideration of the Def
cheney Bill.
The Committee adopted the amendment
paying the Seneca Indians of New York.
1923 500, being the amount wrongfully with
held from them by an agent.
The Secretary of the Interior was directed
TO luke steps 10 recover back the amount
from the agent l3a L A.l..4
.a..s FRIDAY, March &c.
Senate. The Chair presented communi.
cation from the Posi- IN aster Geueral, in an
swer to the resolution of the 4th inst, rela-
tive TO contract with California Steamers
The communication was ordered 10 be print
ed and referred 10 the Post Office committee.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution that the
Commllee on Public Buildings inquire into
the expedlency Of purchasing The pictures Of
Washington crossing the Delaware, 10 be
deposited in the Congressional library
On motion of Mr.. Bradbury, the House
amendment to the bill relating TO The holding
of Courts during the disability of Judges
was concurred in. Adjourned to Monday.
HouSe.-Afer the usual opening business.
on motion of Mr.. Houston, the House imme-
diately went into Committee of The Whole
and resumed consideration of the Deficiency
Bill, Mr. Stuart in the chair.
Mr.. Woodward moved that all the MONEYS
appropriated for the Indians be paid 10 them,
and not to their agents. Motion agreed TO.
Committee arose.
MONDAY, March &c.
Senate.-Mr Hale's resolution as to the ex-
PeuleHCy VI purchasing LenlLe picture OF
Washington was adopted.
The private bills which were ordered to be
engrossed on Friday, were then taken up and
passed
Mr.. Hale moved the consideration of the
bill to increase to $1,000 the salary of the Dis
trict Judge of New Hampshire Pending the
debate, in course of which Mr.. Bradbury stat
ed that the Judiciary Committee would soon
report general bill upon the subject, the SEN
ate adjourned.
House.-Mr. Stanton asked 10 report the
Senate bill, to enforce discipline in the navy,
and said that it was important that it should
be acted upon Immediately, as the Japan expe-
dition was about to sail.
The bill was then read a third time, and re-
jected, by rs to 81.
MIR. Wilson moved reconsideration.
Mr. Jones of Tennessee, moved to lay the
motion to reconsider, on the table, pending
which, the House adjourned.
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G @ N G. R b S S
TUESDAY, March %.


Senate.-Mr Seward presented proposals
| from New York for the establishment Of n
line of steamers TO Hamburg and also for the
construction of four steamers TO carry the
mails between New York and Central Eu-
rope semi-monllly.
Mr.. Bell obtained the floor upon the non
Intervention resolutions, which, on motion,
were postponed until Monday week.
On motion of Mr. Gwin, the consideration
of the special ordres was postponed, the gen
eral orders were taken up, and the bill to
establish u Navy Yard and Naval Depot at
San Francisco, being the first in order, was
considered.
House.--The Speaker presented COM
munication from the President relative TO
the seizure of the barque Ampatra. OF Maine,
and the brig Susan Loud, of Massachusetts.
The House then on motion went INTO
Commute of The Whole and resumed con-
sideration of the Deficiency Bill. Without
reporting progress, the Committee rose and
the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, March "a.
Senote.-Mr. Sumner submitted memor.
;,I from r. G.. Shaw g. Co., and other mer-
chants of Boston in favor of cheap system
If ocean postage, also a memorial from
number of citizens OF Maine for the same
object.
MIR. Bradbury presented petition from
the citizens of Portland, numerously signed,
praying government aid to the Collins line
of steamers.
Mr.. Seward submitted petition from the
New York Stale Agricultural Society," in ia
yor of the establishment of an Agricultural
Bureau.
MIR. Badger moved that the Senate 60 into
executive session on matters OF special ln-
portance, which was agreed to.
House-Mr. Florence offered resolution
that the Committee on Commerce enquire
into the expediency of stating the number,
character and position Of the signal lights TO
be displayed by vessels in the waters Of the
United States. The resolution was adopted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
The Congressional Apportion.
mant.

4 r
| The Committee upon Congressional Appor-
tionment reported, on Saturday last, bill dis
tricting the State as follows:
First District. be composed of the
county of York, with the following from Cum
berland, viz:-the city of Portland, and the
towns of Scarboro', Cape Elizabeth, West
brook, Gorham, Standish, Baldwin, Sebago
and Naples. 81 l-s
Second District. The remaining part of
Cumberland together with the counties of Ok
ford and franklin. '' '''''i
Third Distrid.-That portion of Lincoln
which lies east of the Kennebec river, to-
gether with the whole of the County of Wal
do, except Vinalhaven, North Haven and Isles
borough.
Fourth Distrid.-The remainder of County
of Lincoln, together with the County of Ken
nebec, and all that part of Somerset west of the
Kennebec river, (ncluding the whole of Nor
ridgewock.
Fifth District.-That portion of Somerset
which lies east of the Kennebec river, lex
cept the eastern part of Norridgewock,) to-
gether with the Counties of Penobscot and Pts
cataquis.
.Siath Distrid.-'rhe Counties of Hancock,
Washington and Aroostook, together with the
towns of Vinahaven, North Haven and Isles
borough from the County of Waldo.
The population of these districts, respective
ly, by the census of 1850, is as follows:
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

MIR. Morse is laying the keel of ship to be
about 500 tons ); and Mr.. Rideout has clipper
ship on the stocks, nearly ready to be launched !;
and another one at the yard of Messrs. LARA
bee and jerks. At Richmond, tits said that
some twentysix ships will be bnilt during the
summer. No better vessels are built in the
United States than those which come off from
the stocks on the Kennebec and Penobscot riv-
ers. We wish our Maine friends success in
this branch of business"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
Terrible Disaster.

The following particulars of terrific ex-
plosion and loss of life, in one of Mons
Maillefort's boats, while engagedein blasting
Pot Rock on Friday last, we copy from the
Boston Traveller:
1t appears that Mons. Maillefort has hih
erto been using cannisters, containing a
charge OF l25 lbs. of gunpowder, at each
blast. Friday, for the first time, he tried an
experiment with new canister, or cylinder
OF cast iron. About two O'clock, having fired
one charge on the frying pan, without much
effect, M. MaiIlefort proceeded TO let down
another charge. There were TWO hoals and
hve persons in the party nj. Mailefort and
his brolher-in-law occupied one boat, and
young man named Theodore Southard, and
TWO iaborIng men, whose names we could
not ascertain, were in the other. The CYL.
!nders containing the charges communicate
ing with wires, were ready to be attached TO
the battery in nj. Mailleforts boat were de.
posted, when all had been made ready, and
the charge lowered upon the rock to be
blasted. The young man, Theodore South
ard, handed VI. Malllefort wire, which, it
IS supposed, instead of leading to the charge
under water, was attached TO the cylinder in
the boat. Not suspecting this unfortunate
blunder of young Southland, Mr.. Maillefort
and his brother-in-law proceeded off some
forty yards from the other boat, and fired the
charge.
The effects of the explosion of 125 pounds
OF gunpowder, closely packed in cylinder,
were OF course terrific. The boat contain
ing Southland and his companions, was blown
TO atoms, and It's occupants sent flying
through the air. OF one man no trace has
been discovered. OF another headIess,
arnless, legless trunk was picked up by a
row-boat and taken 10 Stevens Point, where
il now is. Southland himself was very Sc
verely injured, and was blown 10 consid-
cradle distance, and picked up by the crew
OF a sloop, which was passing. 1t is feared
bis wounds are fatal. MIR. Mailefort and
his brother-in-law were in one of French's
metallic ife-boats, and so great was the
shock, that Notwithstanding they we're at the
distance of 40 yards at least from where the
other beat was, they were thrown some 40
feet into the air, and came down 10 the river
Both were injured. Mr.. Maillefort's Shout
der is broken, and he is much burned and
bruised. His life, however, is not in danger.
His brolher-in-law's injuries are coulpara-
lively light. ...r. ....
The shock of the explosion was so great
that all the houses in The neighborhood, for
halt mile or SO, were shaken to the founda-
| ton.
AS many people were watching the oper-
atoms of the blasiers, number of small
boats Immediately went to the assistance of
the sufferers.
Mr.. Maillefort and his brolher-in- law
were picked up by some men in a row-boai,
aud carried 10 the house of friend in As
tOrin
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

DESERVED TLIBUTE. Among toasts read
at the democratic celebration at Manchester,
N. H., was the following g.
"The Democratic Press Of New Hamp-
shire-Unsurpassed in zeal, enterprise or
ability BY the press of any State in the IN
ionic lis triumphant defence Of the princi-
Piles and policy Of The democratic party, our
success in the late campaign is in an emf
nent degree justly attributable. May its ex-
erions be adequately rewarded by the party
that is SO largely its deb,or.'' ah
Never was Tribute more deserved than
this. The democratic press Of the Granite
State fought the last contest there with an
ability, zeal, courage, that have won general
admiration, and we are glad to see this fact
SO honorably acknowledged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

Circus Company supposed to be Lost.-A
passenger in the steamer Pacific, at San Fran
cisco, states that tidings had reached Acapul-
CO, that vessel had been seen at sea turned
bottom upwards, with the name "Orleans,' -
painted on her stern. This being the name of
the vessel in which Messrs. Hubbell & Co. s
Olympic Circus Company took passage, it is
apprehended that she has met with disaster,
and all on board lost
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

RETURNING TO THEIR PRINCIPLES! We shall
select man who represents the principles
which the Wing party have abored for from
the time of Washington and Adams. till now,
and shall select him somewhat with reference,
of course, to his ability to lead the whig party
on to success. - Tribune.
We are glad to perceive, by this, that the
wing party design falling back upon their old
principles, in the coming Presidential campaign.
AS our neighbor has selected Gen. Scott,
as the representative of these principles, and as
the General is mum, why, we suppose "JHum's
the word ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

HARpER's MAGAZINE. The April No OF
this Magazine commences with an interesting
tale of Franconia, N. H., by Jacob Abbott
Esq, handsomely illustrated, entitled "Rodol-
plus" Also continuation of Abboit's Ma.
poleon Bonaparte- embracing many interest
ing scenes incident upon his return from
Egypt. Dickens new novel, "The Bleak
House," is commenced in this No. Stearns
has it,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

Or COURSE, WHO DOUBTS IT. AS to the indi-
vidual popularity of Gen Scott, the editor of
the Herald has said quite much as is nee
essary to prove the falsehood of its own state
ments. He has admitted that Gen. Scott will
be nominated by the wings, and elected Tri-
6une
The statements ofthe Herald are that "Gen.
Scott will be nominated by the wings and
elected ~ We agree with our contemporary
that "the Herald has said quite as much as is
necessary to prove the falsehoods of its own
statements ;" All agreed upon that, sure
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

y Attention is invited to Gay & Cos Ex-
press, advertised in another column The
business of this Express is conducted with
promptness and despatch, as we have had &C.
casion to know. Their charges, too, are rea-
sonable. We are glad to learn that the bust
siness at this place is increasing, under the
management of the present gentlemanly agent,
Mr.. Henry A. HYDE
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

WHY NEWSPAPERS ARE NOT MORE UsEFUL.-
Here is note of an editor with plenty of en-
dorsers:
Experience of fifteen years compels us to
assert that nothing more cripples the useful
ness and detracts from the value Of newspa-
per than the want of promptness on the part of
subscribers in paying for their papers,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

The N. Y. Tribune says that the Compro-
mise is ''ihe only thing in the way Of electing
wing President; - and on the other hand, it
may be said that The omission to adopt that
Compromise by the Baltimore Convention, is
the only thing that can prevent the election of
a democratic President. There is no fear that
it will not be adopted as part Of the national
democratic platform.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

U Pressed Hay, in large quantities is now
being transported over the railroad to this city,
from the up river towns. Capt. VIM. Cooper
of Pittston, is loading two or three ships with
this article of merchandise
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01
Senatorial Apportionment.

On Monday the Committee upon Senatorial
Apportionment reported bill establishing thir-
teen.s enatorial districts, as follows:-
FIRST District County Of York, three SEN
ators.
Second District-County Of Cumberland, four
Senators.
Third Distria-Counry of Lincoln, four
Senators.
Fourth Dist1ct-County of Kennebec, ex-
cepling Clinto.s Benton and Clinton Gore,
three Senator'S.
Fifth District-County of Waldo, three
Senators. ......
Sirth District-County Of Hancock, two
Senators.
Seventh District-County of Washington,
two Senators.
Eighth District-County of Arooslo ok, one
Senator.
Ninth district-Coun,y of Penobscot, three
Senntors.
Tenth Dish1ct-C County Of Piscataqus, one
Senator.
Eleycnth District-County of Somerset, 10.
geilier with Clinton, Benton and Clinton
Gore from Kenneher, Two Senators.
T,ceIfih Distfict-County of franklin, one
Senator.
Thirteenth District : County of Oxford, two
Senators.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

" A new post office has been established
at Matinicus, in this County, and Freeman
Hall appointed postmaster.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. On Thursday last,
little child named Henry A. Wall, aged three
years, fell into tub of boiling water, from
the effects of which it died on Friday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

ACCIDENT James j. Fisher, carpen-
ter, while at work on house on the new road
in this city, on Wednesday last, fell from a
stage and broke his leg just above his ankle.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

e A fiat bottomed steamer is being built at
Gardiner, by Capt. N. Kimbal and others
She is designed to run on tine river, and will
be launched as soon as the ice leaves the river.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

But that man is poor representative Of the
wing party, who has no higher object in view
than merely to make Gen. Scott, Daniel Web
ster, Millard Fillmore, or Henry Clay, Presi-
dent, and that too because he expects subse-
quent remuneration for his efforts Tribune
True, but he is no poorer than the perts
which he represents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

A down east editor says he lives on pa
thence aud potatoes but has much more OF
the former than the latter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

DIscHARGING VESSELS BY STEAM.-Messrs.
Train & Co. have in operation, at their wharf,
in Boston, for the purpose of discharging their
Liverpool packets, portable double cylinder
steam engine, of ten horse power, which takes
the place of the old fashioned "winch." With
this engine all their freight is discharged, and
about one-third of the time which was required
to discharge cargo by the old method. A
few days since they discharged from the ship
Levi Woodbury., serenteen hundred and fifty
TONS Of freight in .(orty-one hours. Nine hun
bred tons of this freight was dead weight,
rope &c. . r
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-01

For example. Judge Douglass wishes to be
President, and certain friends favor his claims
because they would fare better at his hands,
than they would at the hands of any other can
didate. Tribune.
Quite likely. and we know of certain editors
"down east who favor Gen. Scott because
they know that they would fare better at his
hands. than they haze Jared at the hands of one
Daniel