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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29

u Ii has been announced pretty generally
through the whig papers, that Gen. Scott was
TO be in attendance at the grand wing pow-wow
at Niagara. He had decided 10 90, but this
intention, ii seems, has produced great commo-
ton among his guard, who have, after consul
tation, thought better of it, owing to the vio-
lent attacks of indiScrcti0n, to which the Ged-
eral is subject, thereby endangeriug and des-
troying all possibility of his dear friends OBJ
tanning the reward due their many virtues and
sacrifices
After full consideration of all these mat
tiers, it was decided that tie General should
not give his presence at the pow-wow, and that
pen, ink and paper should be kept from him
until after the second of November The
General, it is thought, will submit TO the
wishes of his friends, Seward, Greeley, John
son & Co.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29

u 1t is little singular that that GO wicked
and ungodly'' Mexican war should have proved
SO rich in the production of available wing
candidates for the Presidency. This condemn
ing and then hugging sin, we do not believe ill.,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29

O. We were visited by refreshing showers
on Monday. More are needed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29

For lreaSurer-JOSePn III. Allen.
Executive ommtiee-Jeremiah Ellsw orth,
R. R. Smith, Dudley Gilman, Andrew S.
Powers, Roland Fisher, John R. Powers, Jas.
G. Crawford, John Young, Stephen Larrabee,
John Smith, Jacob S. Sewall, James Wake
field
Vigilance Committeee-Ward l, Edmund
French, Job Chapman.
Ward 2-Joseph Hayes, Nathan Lord, Will
liam Scully. W
Ward 3-Sam'l L. Allen, Levi Chadbourne,
Silas Anderson.
Ward 4-Nath'l Jennings, Sam'l w. Will
son, Joshua Linscoit, Jas. H. Nichols.
Ward 5-Joseph c. Snow, Peter Knight,
Thomas r. Bradford, Joseph Kimball.
Ward 6-Benj. L. White, Elias Smith,
Johnson Rideout, Jr.
Ward 7-Josiah D. Haley A. ]. Potter,
John Anderson, Charles A. Turner.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29
Hickory Club. No. /.

The following is the list of names of persons
nominated by the Committee, and elected in
cancns on Thursday evening last, to fill the Off
ces of Hickory Club No. /:
For President-Gen. JAMES McLEL-
Ian.
For Vice Presidents-C. R. Porter, Oliver
Moses, Thos. D. Robinson, Henry Tallnan,
Jacob Smith, H. w. Owen, VIM. " Moses
Amos Nourse, Warren Hathorn, James w
Frye, Jas. H. Nichols, Samuel Anderson
Denny Kelly, Scott Morse, Chas. Potter
Joshua Winslow, Jr.
John + China Gilman 60
Jos. L. Huston,
Washington Gilbert, !
Frederic D. sewaIl, Rec'g sect's
(1eo f. Newman
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-29

Washington Gilbert, !
Frederic d. Sewall, )
Geo. E. Newman,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16

The question is, whether France is now
more likely to plunge into war than at another
time! LOUIS NAPoLEOE, II Is said, is de
pendent OF the good will of his army and
partly to afford them employment, aud to open
to them avenues to glory, partly 10 restore the
laurels Of his uncle and to crafty his own am
bition, war with England would be pecu-
liarly acceptable to him. There is force in
each of these considerations, and under ordi
nary circumstances they would be sufficient to
lead us TO give All affirmative answer to the
interrogatory. But they are all counterbal-
anced-and more than ounterbalanced-by the
fact that LOUIS NAPOLEON cannot afford to
allow his army TO leave home; they are essen
tlal to his peace, his prospects, his measures;
and there is but a slight immediate chance OF
dispensing with their presence.
The excitement on the part of England is Il
severe sarcasm on the results Of the Great FIX
hibition, which was to form an enduring memo
rial Of the folly and cruelty of war, and the
beauty and profit of the arts Of peace. The
Glass Palace still stands, and already English
men exhibit their disregard of its lessons, and
their iniidelity to the millennium of universal
brotherhood which was inaugurated within its
walls!
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Enumeration, to transact business connected with
the lights OF otland.
In addition 20 these meetings there are numerous
standing committees some of which meet
olten once fortnight for the transaction OF
business, which is reported 10 the general meet
inGs for their sanction and approval. There is
attached TO this board secretary and an engineer,
who 10 the executive officer, upon whom devoves
all the scientific details Of construction, repairs.
and illumination.
In Ireland there is also board charged with the
management of lighthouses, &c, with secretary.
Engineer, Nc.
This board, in Scotland is composed chiefly
OF phlanthropic civilians and English admiral.
The fact Of Scotland and Ireland having no army
or navy, and no distinct commercial marine, will
readily account for such organization, in which
no motive, other than the praiseworthy one Of
doing good. could prompt individuals OF standing,
wealth, and distinction, 10 perform the drudgery
of 80 laboriou5 an office without pecuniary re-
muneration
There is not n harbor in England, of any note,
that has not its Trinity board" or '' board OF
trustees" charged with the lights, beacons. and
tuoys; such, for example, Liverpool, New
castle. upon. Tyne, Hull, &c, &c, under all OF
which the EhIs are managed in a manner worthy
of the highest commentator, both for efficiency
and economy. wide letter OF VIM Lord, esq,
Surveyor Of the port of Liverpool, and returns OF
local corporations, appendix
II is thus seen that the best managed lights of
Europe arc under the Management and direction
Of boards, with proper officers to assis. them III
their duties. That this service should be deemed
suiiiciently honorable in France, Scotland, &c,
TO be performed grntultously, Is not so much to be
wondered at, when rccollect the high standard
of excellence il has reached through the instru
mentality OF the phiianthropic individuals consti-
tutng those lighthouse boards.
Ia concluding this part of their report, the board
consider it their duty to urge upon Congress the
necessity for change in the present management
OF our lighthouse establishment.
| In investigating the subjects contded to them
| they have endeavored to reach the truth from OBJ
nd hat how hava no dln
| injustice to any one they feel perfectly conscious
to have passed over palpable elects in the present
| management OF our lights, involving great loss OF
| human life and property. without pointing them
out, would have been culpabe and objectionable;
and that they have looked as lenientiy as possible
many points considered excep,ionable, it ID be-
lievcd will be clearly shown by their report
The board have not sought so much TO discover
defects, and point them out, as to show the neces
sty for a better System. Commerce and naylga-
ton, in which every citizen of this nation ID in
,eresed, either directly indirect y claim it the
weather beaten sailor asks it, and humanity de-
| minds IL.
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Mr.. Fillmore In New York.

In noticing the efforts of the abolition presses
of the country to make it appear that Mr..
FILLMORE was not popular in his own State,
the Albany Register remarks:
"The abolition press ia attempting to prejudice
Mr.. FILLMonE with the other States, by falsely
presenting that he would be badly beaten in this
State if q candidate. The Auburn Daily 4dduerti
ser says:
s''Should Mr.. Fillmore receive the nomination Of
the Wing Convention, would this State give less
than fifty thousand majority AGAINST him?'
ga short time since the lie Roy Gazette said he
would be defeated in Genesee county by 5000 ma
jority-being more votes than cast by both par
ties and the Utica Herald said the same Of Oneida
county. by 10, 000-morc, by about 500 than the
tire vote of the county last fall 1t will be that
these statements are made for foreign consumption,
as everybody at home knows they ground
less If any Wing candidate for the Presidency
can carry New York, MIR. Fillmore There
may be treachery with few abolitionists, who
have cursed the party with their protested adhe.
renee, but the great mass are true, and firm in
their integrity and in loyalty to their principles"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16

frank and manly bearing commands conf
dence in advance, and gives the strongest
ance that il 10 the desire Of his government az |
know it is of this to draw still more closely the
bonds of friendship between our respective coun q.
tries.
Ireciprocate, most cordially, to your august Sow
ereign. the sentiments Of esteem and regard which,
on her behalf you have SO kindly expressed. Our
forms OF government differ; but, as you have well
said, we are kindred nations, acknowledging n
common ancestry, speaking IA common language,
and have Joint inheritance in those enduring
monuments of literary genius by which the no.
biest sentiments and wsest maxims -may not
add Of law and liberty-are indelibly stamped
upon the minds Of nations.
We, sir. have inherited from Groat Britain the
principles of Magma Charta, the trial by jury. and
the habcns corpus; and while we hope we have ex-
tended the principles of liberty am free to admit
that it's germs arc found in these great principles
OF the British constitution. These blessings are
enjoyed in higher degree by the subjects and cit
zcns OF our respective countries than by those of
amy other in the world. trust that they may
never be hnzarded by another conflict; and am
happy to assure you that nothing shall be wanting
on my part, during the little time may remain ut
the head Of the administration in this country TO
maintain the most cordial elstons with your own.
And IN the performance of this duty, alike benef
cial TO both countries, am | shall have your
ordial cooperation.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16

tracts. We stand upon the resolution OF the
VINO Congressional caucus of December l.,
lS5l aud consequently repudiate and Tepel
any conneXion, or combination, or co operation
IN any manner or form with Abolitionists or Sc
cessionists, or Disunionists OF any other shade
or complexion. We would prefer that the
Wing party should he defeated at the next
Presidential election than owe its success To
Abolition alliances or to Abolition influences.
But whilst we can entertain and avow such a
sentiment, how is it with our virtu0us con
temporary Shocked as he is by the insight
ticant local demonstration in New Hampshire, of
combination of Wings and Abolitionlss, what
does he think of the combination of DEMOCRATS,
lighthouses and SEcEssIoNIsTs, which reject
ed the Compromise resolutions in Democratic
caucus, on motion of Mr. Preston King, To
smooth the way for reunion, complete and
cordial, between Mr.. VAN buren, and the
Buffalo Conventionists with the Convenlionisls
of Nashcile? Is it not by this reunion that the
DEMOCRATS hope TO make PRESIDENT Do
not these two factions now govern and direct
the DEMocRATIC parry Is not the New
York Erening POsi-that flaming, Freesoi
Abolition journal-at this moment more polen-
tIal in the Democratic ranks than the WASH
ngton Union itself, for the reason that the
former is the organ of the VAN BURENs, KINGS,
BUFFERS, DixEs, and the Freesoilers, and the
latter of the national Democracy, or the De
mocracy proper
Our contemporary talks of the bargaining"
now going on in New Hampshire, between the
friends Of the Administration and the ''GARRI-
SONS" This kind Of bargaining is what Mr..
RANTouL calls ''masterly" combination,
when it is made in Massachusetts,, among the
opponents Of the Administration; and it is what
the Washington Union itself is afraid to con-
denim, when it is made in a DEMocRATIc Con-
gressional caucus. 1t was by bargaining"
that the House of Representatives was organ
lied As the Erening Post explained it, the
bargain was exchange Of the "ofiices" for
the principles" the Freesoilers Were TO fix
the principles and the Democrats" were to
fill the Offices The same game is to be played
with the Presidency, unless the people come
to the rescue, break up the coalitions of cor
rupt and ambitious leaders, and elect man
whom they know to be faithful to the Union
and the Constitution, and alike feared and hated
by the Abolitlonsts on one side, and the Seces
sionists on the other.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
Colonization.

Both branches Of the New York Legislature
have under consideration measure appropriat-
ing S2O,Op0, payable in two instruments, TO aid
the State Colonization Society in the removal
of free negroes TO Liberia. The proposal is in
accordance with the recommendation of Cover
nor Hunt, and may. we hope, be hailed as the
forerunner Of series of grants of the same
character by other States.
In Indiana, the friends of colonization have
taken steps to secure the adoption of this policy
by the Legislature Of that State, whose recent
determination to exclude negroes and mulattoes
from her boundaries morally commits her to
some provision for their relief. Expulsion or
exclusion will wear an aspect Of cruelty if those
SO operated against be not provided with facili-
ties for obtaining homes elsewhere The free
negroes may have temporary shelter in other
parts Of the Union, but Liberia commends il
self as their only proper and enduring home.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
Medical Department OF the Army.

BY Board of Army Surgeons, which re-
Gently convened in the city of New York fol
the examination of Assistant Surgeons for pro-
motion, and of candidates for appointment in
the Medical Staff Of the Army, the following
named gentlemen were examined and approved:
Assistant S,rgeons.--Levi II. Holden. Richard
+. Simpson, Robert Murray, and Lewis A. Ed.
wards.
Candidates for appointment. Basil Norris. Ma
ryland; t. Charlton Henry. Pennsylvania; An
drew j. Foard, Georgia; Edward p. yollum
New York; John Moore, Indiana Andrew X
Smith, Connecticut; Ed ward II. Watson, Pennsyl-
vania; Richard Potts, Maryland Richard II. Alex
ander, Kentucky; and George SuckIey, New
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
From the Richmond (Va'O Republican.
Northern and Southern Democrncy-Inter
vcntIOn ind Neutrality-suspicious..


The United States Democratic ReuietD has come
out boldly and openly for Intervention. The Pc
tersburg (Va.) Democrat, whose name indicates it's
politics, thus speaks of the course OF the Revisp:
"The Democratic R1vie,o no longer merits the
patronage OF the party. The January number gives
abundant evidence OF change of editors. We do
not ind in 1t the commercial papers OF kottell Ii
has abandoned, too, It's former conservative course
and has become 80 fanatcai an advocate of the va
rlous Of the ds 20 extort the approba ton
even Of the New York Tribune. The last number
endorses the doctrine Of intervention in its utmost
latitude. Instead OF sound, eorviceable informa
ton, it gives the reader wild and vapid declama
ton about liberty and despotism. II does not even
sustain the cause il advocates with ordinary liter
airy ability"
We commend the frankness of the Petersburg
organ. We take it for granted that it will be re.
luctant to support General Cass for the Presidency
Of whom the Detroit Free Pres. General Cass's
home organ, referring to the affectonatc letter
which Kossuth wrote to the general from Turkey,
-ays
1.-The Wing press made many paragraph over
IL, but kossuth wrote the letter, and those W no
know his character know full we'll how he has
priced the character and the principles of General
Case. Those who haze spoken al these tpo men
hare spoken ciiIiin The last month, cannot be fay
spart IN feeling"
Nor should Douglas be any more acceptable ts
tnc southern democracy IN regard 10 intervention
than Casa. He has been endcavoring TO get to
windwnrd Of Cass on that subject lie has tried to
lay up closer to the northern breeze And this very
Democratic Repieo, in the very number, and upon
the very subject, to which the Petersburg Denocrs
refers, pats Douglas the back for his intcrven.
ton doctrine, and evidently points to him as thC
best representative Of its progressive views and il.
favoritc candidate for tho Presidency.
Nor is Mr.. Buchanan in much more favorable
position upon the intervention subject, il hia organ
the Philadelphia Penn,ylUanian, faithfully repre-
sents the sentiments Of the northern Democracy
That paper. in long article on Eossuth and Kin.
kcl, Gays:
"Ths doctrines preached simultaneously by Kos
suth and kinkel have long been promulgated by
| the Democratic party Of this country"
! Verify, ;he Democracy, instead of entertaining
themselves with Wing disscnsions, might be NOR,
proftably employed in attending to their owr
household. They are opposed to each other on fre'
trade, frcesoil improvement Of harbors and rivers
and lasuy, on intervention. There are squally
times ahead for both parties, and both may sooi
have to devote their energies to keeping their ship
of the breakers, instead Of firing into each other.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
WING Meeting In nIcNairy Co., Tennessee.

At meeting Of portion Of the Wings of Nc
Marry county. in Purdy, on Monday, the ID Of Feb.
ruary, 1851, Colonel James Warren was called to
pointed secretary. Tho object OF tho meeting hav-
ing boon explained tho following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas the time is approaching for the two
great parties Of this country 10 select their c,nd
dstes for the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of
the United States
And whereas conventions have been adopted as
the means Of arriving at tho will Of parties snd to
secure that Unaniiuiiy Of feeling and action cssen-
tal TO success; and whereas n call has been made
for Wing Stale Convention, 10 be held at Nash
purpose OF appointing delegates to a National Con.
vention Therefore
RssOlueG That the chairman Of this meeting ap.
point four delegates to attend said convention
Rtsolped Thai the distinguished talente, patriot
ism, and unilinching integrity OF Willard Fillmore
emInontly qualify him for the Chief Executive OF
this nation; and that his firm, independent aud
national Administration, during the tendency aud
adjustment of those ngitating questions tina,
distracted and threatened the destruction Of the
country, have reflected immortal honor upon our
Government.
incumbent, " our choice for the Presidency,
and James G. Jones, OF Tennessee, for Vice Pre-.
sidrnL
RHoIutd, That If tho delegates named in the frat
resolution, nor any of them, should attend said
convention that the Hons J. Nosby. OF Ia yottn,
and VI. h Bradbcrry, Of Decatur, be requested to
represent this county, md that they vote in pursu
snce of tliese resolutions.
R,sDiced, That we pledge ourselves 10 support
the nominees Of the National Convention il they be
true Wings, aud support the Compromise measures
ms passed by the Congress Of the United States.
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Commissioner OF Pensions.
DSrARTMENr OF THE INTERIOR,


February q, 1852.
Whereas serious difficulties and delays have
arisen in the transaction Of the business Of the Pen
sion Office, from the multiplicity of iscrminste
and vague appeals from its decisions, without stat.
ing the particular grounds of dissent from such de-
csions; therefore. in order to facilitate the business
OF the office, and insure speedy determination OF
all cases therein, il has been deemed proper to
adopt the following regulation:
Any person desiring to take appeal from do
csion Of the Pension Office shall address the appli
cation to the Secretary of the Interior, and will .
required TO state the precise grounds which the
appeal is based; whether the errors alleged be in
the construction Of the law, in that Of the evil
dence; and, il in regard to the evidence, the portion
relied on must be specially cited. The Comms
soner in his report, and the Secretary in his deci
sion, will notice only the grounds so stated, the
points 80 made.
ALEX. ii. ii. STUART. Secretary.
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Rhode Island Wing State Convention.

The Wing State Convention, at Providence
Rhode Island, on the 18th instant nominated, for
Governor, Amos d. Smith of Providence; for Lieu
tenant Governor, Rouse Babcock, of Westerly; for
Secretary OF State, Christopher +. Robbins of Pro-
violence; for Attorney General, Sylvester q. Sher-
man, OF North Kingston; For General Treasurer
Samuel " Vernon, of Newport.
For delegates to the National Convention at Bal
timore, Robert H Ives, Byron Diman, George d
Cross, Robert b. Cranston.
For substitutes, Elisha Dyer. jr., James b. nj
Potter, Cyrus Harris, and Edward p. Crook
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PosT OFFICE STAMPS. - Complaints continue to
be made of the want of gum the post office
stamps writer in the New York Journal of
Commerce states that out of two hundred stamps
that he uses every week not one-h half reach the
destinations of the letters before they torn
rubbed off. He thinks this should not be allowed,
and asks what is the remedy.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
I II Il Il & 2 U B Lie.
WAS Ii | n GTO N:
MONDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 10, 1852


GA ccsis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, anarchy and
. confusion ensue. | can most religiously aver !
3 have no wish that is incompatible with the dig
nifty happiness, and true interest o! the people Of
: this country My ardent desire is, and my aim
. has been, as far depended upon the Executive
Department, TO comply strictly with all our en-.
gagements, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
{ United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to zee them independent
OF all and under the influence Of none. In word
want an -fn.ericGn character, that the powers OF
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my Judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not by becoming the partisans of reat
. Britain or France create dissensions disturb the
. public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever,
5 the cement which binds the Union"
GEORGE WAsHINGToS, 1895.
s. "RtsolUtd. That regard the series Of acts
: known as the Adjustment measures as iormin 9
8 ia their mutual dependence and connexlon sys-
TEN Of compromise the most conciliatory and the
beet for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions,
and that, therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution, final set
tiemeut in principle and substance OF the danger
Gus aud exciting subjects which they embrace"
RESOLUTION Of Dhig Congressio "a! caueiss, DeeeH
Der /, 1851.
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EDWARD w. JOHNSTON, esq, announces, in the
last number of the Richmond Whig, that his con
nexion with that paper editor and one of its
proprietors from tho date thereof
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16

NJ THfEas wrote a letter TO the Minister Of the
Interior for leave to return To France, offering 20
abstain from politics The minister went to LOUIS
Napoleon with the letter, aud desired 20 know
what answer he was ~ send. Louis Napoleon said
GIVE me the fourth volume Of The History Of The
ReUofufion, by There" The book was gwen and
Louis Napoleon pointed to n passage, which ne had
marked, IN which Thicrs rcproaches the Emperor
for not having expelled from France, as a measure
Of security. several OF his political ndvcrsaries.
Copy the passage" sAd Louis Napoleon, "and
send II TO NJ Theirs as the answer to his nppca.
ton"