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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR SAVIOUR. The follow
ing episte was taken by Napoleon from the
public records of Rome, when he deprived that
city of so many valuable manuscripts. 1t was
written at the time and on the spot where Je-
sus Christ commenced his ministry, by Publ
us Lentilus, the Governor of Judea to the
Senate of Rome-Cesar, Emperor. 1t was
the custom in those days, for the Governor to
write home any event of importance which
lranspired while he held office:
"Conscript Fathers There appeared in
these our days. man named JESUS CHRIST,
who is yet living among US, and of the Cen
tiles is accepted as Prophet of great truth
but his own disciples call him the Son OF
GoD. He hath raised the dead, cured all man
ner of diseases. He is man of stature some
what tall and comely, with a very rudy
countenance, such as the beholder may both
love and fear. His hair is of the color of the
fllbert, when fully ripe, plain to his ears,
whence downward, 1t IS more orient of color,
curling and waving about his shoulders in
the middle of his head Is seam of partition of
long hair, after the manner of the NaZarltes.
His forehead is plain and delicate; his face
without spot or wrinkle, beauti6ed with a
comely red : his nose and mouth are exactly
formed his beard is of the color of his hair,
and thlck-not of any great height, but forked.
la reprOving, he is terrible in admonishing,
courteous; III speaking, very modest and wise !;
in proportion of body, we'll shaped None
have seen him laugh, but many have seen him
weep, A man, for his surprising beauty, ex-
ceiling the children of men,
" The vexations to which Mr. and Mrs.
Goldsmith are subjected, in northampton, are
wildly depicted in the Northampton Courier.
That paper says
" One boorish chap arrived in town on Sat
urday, quartered himself at the Mansion House,
and despatched porter with letter to Mrs
Goldsmith, conveying the astounding intelli-
gence that if she did not Immediately send him
ten thousand dollars, he should be obliged TO
go into insolvency! Another equally stupid
chap, Informed her that his grandmother bore
the name of Jenny Lind, in whole or in part,
and requested three or four thousand dollars
And still another, that a relative wished to
commence business, but was short of funds -
Three thousand would give him good start ;
and that little sum-a mere drop in her buc-
ket-was politely requested Other equally
ridiculous requests are doubtless made 1t is
a pity people will make fools of themselves in
this way"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29

81 Spurious gold one dollar pieces are in
circulation in Philadelphia. They are poorly
executed, particularly the milling.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29

81 Hon. Charles. Andrews arrived home
on Saturday week. His health is very feeble.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29

C. The Teachers Institutes have been
abolished by the Legislature.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29
Augusta Correspondence.

adjournment of-the Legislatare-Liquor La'o-
Judiciary System-R Reform School Teachers
Iustiiutes-tse ne,o Marriage. Lao Calais and
;. Bangor Loan Bills, sc &c.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-04-29

al Tile roar OF Western waves,
has been subdued and peonled and now : e.,
among the nations. Jaoan is az sbe v,.s ,,
The Portuguese and Dutch people have. in
turn, enjoyed to limited extent. adv,n,aaes
Of trade with Japan. Between two and ,broo
centuries ago, a Portuguese ship, proceed;,a
from Siam to Cochin China, was wrecked on
the coast. Three of the Portuguese ESCAPED
were kindly treated by the japanese, and be-
came great favorites. One of them cured the
prince of the gout, favor which gained for
the Portuguese the advantages of trade with
Japan. The same year The celebrated Xavier
arrived at Goa. The following year he
reached Japan. The Dutch, (,hose perseyer-
ing navlgators, opened relations with Japan
about the same time, and became the rivals of
the Portuguese. An opportunity soon offered
to expel the latisr-So-many- Catholics had
been made, that the Jesuit missionaries began
to preach force.'- They violently iserfered
with the religion Of the country. and gave par Z
ticular offence By endeavoring to deprive the
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
HANN1pAf ANn 81. IosEpH RA1LRoAp.

That the people may not be enormously inn
pressed as TO the commencement Of this work,
we will make few remarks, from which they
will be better able to form more correct opin-
ion.
The Chief Engineer, (Maj. Bucklin) with
his assistants are now engaged Gas before stately
in running experimental lines, so as to embrace
every possible advantage TO obtain the best
ground; after they have finished their different
surveys, report will be nade demonstrating
upon scientific principles, and mathematical
calculations the advantages and disadvantages
of each particular survey. Upon this report
the Directory will make selection, and have
the route located.
II will be seen all this requires time; and even
after the location is established month or two
will probably intervene before the Contractors
can procure men and materials sufficient TO sue
cessfully carry OH work of such magnitude.
From what we can learn the Chief Engineer
will be able to lay his report before the board at
the meeting in November, when the selection
will be made The heavy responsibility rest~
ing upon him, will not allow of his hurrying
over the ground without thoroughly satisfying
himself that he has tested all practicable routes,
and he may not be able TO complete his labors
| in time; but we feel satisfied that the surveys
will be completed, and the work begun as speed
lily as it could be, to be done prepery.-LSt St. Jo-
| seph Gazette.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
Destructive Fire.

One Of those destructive fires with which our
city is occasionally visited, occurred this morn
ing at about half past twelve o'clock, commen-
cling in the rear of Mr.. Alexander's extensive
livery stable, on Chestnut, between Third and
Fourth streets. The fire was first discovered
among some hay, Immediately in the rear Of the
Empire Saloon, and adjoining the old Postoffice
aliey. From the infammable nature of the ma
terias. the flames rapidly extended to the car
riage sheds and stables in the southerly and
easterly directions, and in fifteen or twenty mi
nutes had attained such a seemingly fearful mas
terry as to threaten with destruction, not only the
entire block bounded by Third, Pine and the
alley, but to cause apprehensions that the flames
would extend to Bates Theatre, and spread even
to the valuable block on the west.
As soon as the engines arrived, they were
promptly set in operation, and were worked
with an energy we never saw surpassed. In
deed, 10 the irenGn may justly be credited the
stoppage Of the connagration, which fearfully
promised, for half an hour, TO be as destructive
as any which has eyer afflicted st. Louis, ex-
cept the memorable calamity of May, lS49.
The fire, after clearing out the whole Of MIR.
Alexander's stables, the offices above on Ches-
nut. the sheds on the basement floor and above,
destroying number of valuable carriages and
buggies, as well as q storage Of Mr.. Louis Niev-
ergeldcr, i'll the rear of his building on the cor
ner of the alley, spread to the west, and caught
the rear CT Mr.. ]. Clemens range Of buildings
on Third. This, however, was soon extin-
guished, with but little damage. The rear OF
/, the Weld buildings was also threatened within
eyiable destruction at one time, from the flames
of the front of Alexander's stable, and the Off
!, ces above. The cast wall of the stable fell out
, upon the low roof over the back part of the
store in the Weld building occupied by Mr.. Ca.
iacca, fruiterer. and crushed it in.
The backs Of the stores in the Weld building
were also badly scorched and injured. The
, rear of the Law Commissioners Court, and adj
joining building were also scorched, and, at one
moment were on fire. BY the unceasing labor
of the tiremen however, all this destruction OF
valuable buildings and property was wartled off,
: and the actual loss of buildings on this side Of
, the alley confined TO the large area of ground
occupied by Mr.. Alexander's establishment.
On the west side OF the alley, opposite to the
spot where the fire originated, the premises of
: Mr.. Ashdown, gas filter, became involved
in the flames, and extended north to Mr.. Bogg' .
? carpenter shop the rear of Messrs. Cook s.
Mathews dye house. The premises of Messrs:
Ashdown s. Boggs were nearly Quilted, the for
mer completely, by the second floor falling
Il Organ & ReVelle
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
Cen. Pierce On The Fugitive Slave Law,

When Gen. Pierce said he loathcd and abb
horred the Fugitive Slave Law, he was not a
candidate for the Presidency. After he re-
ceived the nomination, he thought he was rem
dcred by that act Of others man Of sufficient
consequence to obtain credit when he yentured
on bare faced denial of what distinguished
Baptist clergyman testified TO on oath. One
Of the Democratic speakers last Saturday even
ing broadly asserted that Foss was liar. We
know it would be great point gained, if the
Democracy could generally produce this impress
sion in the South; but when statements of that
character are made, we like 10 see the evidence
upon which they are founded.
Il is natural that a man who loathes and alb
hors the Fugitive Slave Law should desire its
repeal. Admitting, Democrats, that you may
doubt the direct testimony of Mr.. Foss, given
in so solemn q manner, can you feel sufficient
certainty about the matter, to vote for man
whose opinions have been proved by his re-
peated elections 10 Congress TO accord with those
Of that anti-slavery section?
Another speaker and we will premise that
he Is the ablest Democrat we have listened to in
this Congressional District = said, in the City
Hall, last Saturday evening, in substance ="
do not believe Gen. Pierce said he loathed and
abhorred the Fugitive Slave Law; but if he did,
tchat ofdi We ought not to ask of Northern
men, expressions Of devotion 10 the institution
of slavery; like ours, their opinions are formed,
cultivated and regulated by the habits and asso-
Citations among which they have been reared.
Southern men OF intelligence regret that the
cupidity and avarice Of Great Britain instituted
slavery among us. / was born Stakeholder ;
am STAKEHOLDER now; expect 10 die slave
holder; but Iregret the existence Of the insttu-
tion-an evil fixed upon us by wrong conduct,
but not our own.
We cannot subscribe TO the sentiment ex-
pressed by the words, g if he did, what of it?''
Gen. Pierce has AN unquestionable right 10 any
opinion he chooses 10 entertain, and, as intima-
ted by the democratic speaker just referred TO,
tho sentiments expressed in Pierce's New Bos-
ton speech are just such might be most natu-
rally expected from Northern man. But the
right of opinion is not the question at issue-the
question is, shall We elect President who may
sign bill repeating the Fugitive Slave Law
II is very important to ascertain whether Gen.
Pierce is at hear, the friend or the enemy Of
that law. Below we give the celebrated ufida-
Wit Of Mr.. Foss, and also letter oil the same
subject subsequently written by him;
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
With sentiments of respect,
Your obedient servant,
A. 7. FOSS.

II The spirit of interest recently manifest
cd in the welfareof the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad by our Palmyra neighbOrs, induces us
to suggest that now is good time for some of
her citizens to take stock. Z" Better late than
never" you know, gentlemen = the books are
still open - and you recOllect that coed cot
done at the " eleventh hour was oEce spoken
of as worthy Of commentator. Seeing that the
people of Palmyra are now awake TO their inter-
es,s in this matter, we hope they will not all
continue to neglect the opportunity for taking
stock.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

Il Last Thursday evening Democratic
speaker in the City Hall, wound up long
speech abusing Scott, by saying be would like
10 speak Of the greatness and goodness and
qualifications of franklin Pierce, "if time
would permit" 1t wouldn't have taken him
long; but we fear time will always get scarce
when our Democratic friend approaches this
branch Of his subject.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
Relieious Motice.

There will be preaching in the 2nd Presbyic
rian Church OH next Sabbath, by the Rev. Nj
Finley, or the Rev. Mr.. Baird.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
PALMypA Missouri.

September 25lh, 1852.
GEo. w. CAPLINeER, Esq,
President Scott and Graham Club,
Hannibal, Missouri
Dean Sin "A Mass Meeting of the friends
Of Scott and Graham will be held at this place
on Thursday, 7th day Of October, 1852. Dis
tinguished speakers from various portions of the
State have signifed their intention of being pre-.
sent and addressing the people upon the oeca-
sion. a,n instructed by the Scott Club at Pal
myra 10 say 10 their co-laborers at Hannibal
mat il will afford them great pleasure to have a
full delegation from your city upon that day
Ample preparations are being made TO accommo'
date ALL Very Respectfully,
P. c. LANE,
President Scott Club.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

If John d. Lewis will consent to become
candidate for The Office of Recorder, he will re
ceiyc the support of MANY VOTERS.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
Hannlhal scOtt club.

The Hannibal Scott Club held It's regular
weekly meeting last Monday evening-.a very
large number in attendance.
The following invitation from the Palmyra
Scott Club was received, accepted, and the let
ter referred to the committee Of correspond
encc:
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
THOS. S. MILLER, Presid,
D. CLEMENS, Secretary
Texas News.

The New Orleans Picayune has the fellow
ing from Galveston TO the Sd inst:
A most cOld-blooded and atrocous murder
was committed in Austin OIL the Goth ult., by
Blake II. Thompson. The murdered man was
VIM. Finnin, and there does not appear to
have been the slightest provocation on the part
Of the latter. The citizens of Austin have Of
Tered two hundred dollars for his apprehension.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
.AGInnit of w. Eoss.


I, Andrew 7. Foss, Of Manchester in the
county Of Marlborough, and State of New
Hampshire, depose and say, that on the % day
of January, 1852, l attended political meeting
at New Boston, in said county, which YVES add
dressed by. Gen. Franklin Pierce; that went
there for ahe purpose Of reporting the speakers,
and that the report of tie speech of General
Pierce, wherein he declares that be . loathed
the Fugitive Slave Law" &c., was furnished
by me to the editor Of the Manchester Demo-
crat that the same was written out by me on
the evening after the meeting from notes taken
on the spot and that the facts therein stated, us
published in said Manchester Democrat, and
also in the Independent Democrat, are true.
distinctly reeollect that Gen. Pierce said, among
other things, that he had "a most revolving feel
ing at the giving zap of slave; T" that he
" loathed the Fugitive Slave Law;" and that
the same "was opposed to humanity and mora
right" A. r. FOSS.
STArk or NEw HAMPsRIRE,
n .Meyrimac, S.. July 20, 1852.
Personally appeared Andrew T. Foss, and
made solemn oath that the above affidavit, by
aim subscribed. is true. Before me.
JACOB S. HARVEY, -. p.
From the Norfolk Beacon.
Mr.. william p. Jones, OF the Northwest /
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

NJ. Eiifor.
Having seen inyour paper call On me by " Many
'golsra'' 10 becoms candidate for The Office Of MAR
sHAL for the CITY Of Hannibal al the suing Soyem,
bes election butfeel myself iaiteled BY such a
mark Of their high regard for can only say in
reply, that il The with Of many Of my friends that
4 should accept the CALI do 50, pledging myself il
elected, 10 serve thsm to the best OF my ability.
Erna, Very Respectfully,
Your Obfdieni Servant.
s August o6. iS52 1IARyEE JORDAN.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

sIRs-You will please announce NY name as a
candidate for Ie-eleolion 10 the Office of City MAR
sHAL, at the ensuing City Election.
II, NJ. HAWKINS.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

II We are authorized 10 announce L. l.. HAWKINS
as candidate for CIRCUIT ATTORNEY = election in
November.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30
The Approaching Congress.

The dispatch. published in our paper yester-
day morning, advised us that Col Benton had
left Washington on his return TO Missouri
This is only important as connected with the
plan which has been marked out for the next
State election.
We are informed that since his election 10
Congress, he stated, in Washington City, to
highly respectable citizen of this city, that he
would return to the State and make a thorough
canvass of il, going, as far as practicable into
every county. That everywhere the issue
should be his election to the United States SEN
ate in the place of Gen. Atchison, and on this
issue he intended there should be no lodging or
doubt among candidates for the State Legisla-
ture during the canvass. They must be explic-
1t and emphatic for or against him. This is TO
be the test of their Democracy, fitness, capacity
and patriotism. If they come up to the standard,
well, if not, they must be opposed.
That he Intends to make an indiscriminate
war on all caucuses and conventions, and insist
upon his own men Cor friends) being the candi-
dates, regardless of the wishes of his partizan
supporters. In word he is TO enter such can
didates on the course as he selects, and they are
to be jockeyed, groomed and run as ne directs,
and if successful, must stand pledged TO re-elect
him to the United States Senate at the expira-
ton of Gen. Atchison's term. We allude to the
fact at this time, as we understand that much of
the arrangements are TO be made at Jefferson du-
ring the approaching session of the Legislature.
1t is well that the faithful and the Antics should
know where they stand and what will be re-
quired OF them.-[ Republican.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

Arrival of the Steamer Crescent City, from HAvauS
The Steamship Crescent City arrived at New
York, on Sunday afternoon, from New Orleans
via Havana, having sailed from the latter port
on the 18th inst.
1t. Porter, Commander OF the Crescent City,
wrote letter on the 18th TO the Spanish author
tiles, denying the reports that Mr.. Smith, the
purser of the ship, had written any articles for
the American papers; protesting against the in
dignity offered in placing police officers On board
to take charge Of Mr.. Smith, and informing
them that the police officers would not be per-
mitted to remain on board. He also warned
them that any attempt to prevent him from
sailing, would be reported to the United States
Government, to whom they wGuld lave to an
swer. As the ship sailed without interference,
the letter seems TO have had the desired effect
The Crescent City brings about fifty pa'senS
gers, among whom, n is reported, is Especial
agent of the Captain General, to act asa spy
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

River Bridge, Norfolk county, has received a
letter from the Rev. A. r. Foss in relation to
Mr.. Pierce's New Boston speech, which he has
sent us for publication. Mr.. ], says in his
letter TO tis Enclosed Is a letter from A. T.
Foss, which, IL you think it viii add to the al
ready abundant proof on the subject" &c.,
|" you are at liberty to publish" SC.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-09-30

- We are authorized 10 anncuutc A. CURTIS as q
candidate for MARsflAI-eeciion i, November.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-07-08
FuueraI Ol,seguies OF Igenry d,lnv.

WAsHlSGToH, July l--p. M.-The funcr-
al of Henry Clay took place to-day. a
gloom hung over the city. Many h6usee,in-
cuding the public buildings, we're festooned
with badges. Of mourning The bells tolied
flags at half-mast and minute guns were
fred. Atl2 o'clock the procession moved
from the National Hotel; twas headed by
two military panies--tben came the ma
rine band, followed by the committee on
Funeral Ceremonies.
The funeral car was beautiful york Of art.
The car was drawn by siT .lts lrJrses,eacb
attended by groom clC, n white; SEN
ntors and members oft :. @ oliowed by
their officers; General Sai't q.I the officers
Of the army and navy Hlr IN line, in full
uniform; next came the Mayor and City
Council Of Baltimore, the 24 citizens ,ap-
pointed by the town meeting, and Mayors
and City Councils Of Washington, Alexan-
dfia and Georgetown. Alto minutes past
II o'clock, the President and members Of the
Cabinet entered the Senate Chamber. A
large number Of diplomatic corps were also
in attendance. 4 few minutes after, the
procession arrived and entered the Chamber,
proceeded by the Senate Committee of Ar
rungements, who are 70 accompany the
corpse to kentucky. The corpse was encas-
ed in patent metallic coffin, shruuded in
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-07-08
TEIEaRAPH1c IErEL11aEHCE.
last nEornerlt. Of Esenry Clay.

WASHINGTON, June 2o.-Thc attendant
upon Mr.. Clay yesterday afternoon saw that
change had taken place, indicating break
ing up Of his system. At nigh, he was calm,
but his mind wandered, agd in low and dis
tinct voice he named his wife, son and other
relatives, in disconnected manner
Rev. DR.. Butler offered his services to
watch during the night, but II was deemed
unnecessary his last interview with DR..
Butler, the dying man expressed entire pa
tence, resignation and confidence in his Re-
dcemer. This morning he continued per-
fcctly Tranquil, though exceedingly feeble,
and Eanicsting a disposition 10 slumber.-
About half past ten O'Clock he asked for
some cool water, which he was in the habit
OF taking through silver tube. On NOV.
ing the tube from his mouth be seemed to
have more difficulty in swallowing than pre-
viousy. He turned to his son and said,
"DOn't leave me-"
Soon after, he motioned te have his shirt
collar opened, and then added 81 an going
SOON" and ser3nely breathed his last.
/ The exact time Of his death was II min
utes after llio'clock. ..l
I IlU ndu UCtH. bO low lOI lIc blIIC pre-
vious days as to bescarcely able to converse
with his son or Rev. DR.. Butler. No one
was present at the time except his son, Thom-
as Hart Clay, and Gov. Jones, of Tennessee.
His last moments were calm and quiet, and
seemed in full possession ofail his faculties,
and apparently suffering but little. His
contenance to the last indicated full
knowledge Of his condition. He had long
since made every preparation for death,
given his son full instructions as to the
disposition ofhis body and the settlement OF
his worldly affairs.
Tue Senate committee will meet to-mor-
row Until then, nothing will be known
with regard to arrangements for the funeral
further than that it will probably take place
on Thursday. II is generally understood
from the best possible course, that the re-
mains and the committee ofescort will leave
in the cars on Thursday afternoon by the
way Of Baltimore and philadclahia for Louis.
vile. If they pass directly through, the
remains will reach Philadelphia by mid.
night,