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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

Two MEN KILLED.-On Thursday morning,
Jerry Shay and Jerry Hangley, while digging
away a bank of earth in the rear of CONNER
cial Hotel, Bangor, were crushed to death by
large portion of earth which they had un-
dermined falling upon them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

GREAT INcREAsE.-Mrs. Wright, wife of the
ex-editor of the Commonwealth, has again
blessed her husband by giving birth, on Wed
nesday night, to fine pair of twins-a girl
and boy. This last addition makes eighteen
children the happy man has to provide for
one regularly every eleven months.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

ANOTHER DEATH FROM CAMPHENE. Mr.. ].
F. Plummer, of Boston, was so severely
burned by the bursting of camphene lamp on
Saturday last, that he died next day. 1t is
not stated whether the lamp was one of the
"safety'' kind
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

- Upwards of fifteen Thousand dollars have
been subscribed in Boston, for monument to
Mr. Webster, and the committee who have the
matter in charge will probably decide TO erect
a statue in some suitable place.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

= Another Suspension Bridge across the
Niagara River is in course of construction at
Bellevue, and when completed, will, it is said,
be the longest in the world. Fifteen thousand
miles of wire will be required for it, each cable
being composed of 5000 separate wires.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

GRACE CHURCH. The new Episcopal
Church on the corner of Middle and Oak Sts.,
is TO be opened for divine service for the first
time on Christmas Eve friday at 7 1-2
O'Clock P. M. Also on Christmas Saturday
morning at 10 10 o'clock A. M. The church
is not entirely finished, but is sufficiently COM
pleted to be occupied for worship.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

A PRoMIsING SuccEssok.-Th Marquis of
Duro-now Duke of Wellington Succeeding
to his fathers tiile) is superannuated roue
and topper. He lacks genius or talent, whips
his wife, and hasn't as much morality or virtue
as would whitewash felon. So says one OF
the English papers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

q Workmen are now engaged in extend
ing the Grand Junction Railroad, onward to
the Lowell road, for the purpose of taking
freight from that road round to the wharves at
East Boston.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

ERRoRs.-Several errors occurred in our ar
ticle last week on the Presidents Message
In the fourth line, clearly expressed should read
cleverly expressed fourth paragraph, second
line, opinions aroused should read opinions
avowed-last line but one, same paragraph,
should read wakes up instead Of makes up
sixth paragraph, first line, should read recipro-
cal trade instead of reciprocate trade.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

e Mr.. D. Mckay, of East Boston, has
sold his splendid clipper ship of 1000 tons,
now on the stocks and nearly ready for lannch-
ing at his yard, 10 a Baltimore house for
1926, COO
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

% The lovers of such music as stirs the
noblest sensibiities, will be glad to learn that
the original HUTCHINSON FAMILY are on tour
through the State, and will shortly visit our
city. Judson, John and Asa, the principal
members of the concert-giving branch of the
family, are of this company.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

SPONTANEOUS CONFESSIONAL child in Fred
ericton, New Brunswick, few days ago,
burned its leg against stove. The mother
applied linseed oil and cotton,
with tight bandage over all in short time
the screams of the child induced the mother
to remove the bandage, when it was discovered
that the cotton had taken fire. and had con-
siderably increased the size of the burn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

GA communication upon "Salors and
Commerce." will be noticed in our columns.
1t was written by one who has had experience
in nautical affairs, and contains suggestions of
importance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

o. yankee in Ohio has invented lathe
cutting machine that will cut a large log into
laths In three minutes. He has sold three
fonrlhs of his patent for the Eastern States
alone for $4,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

Pork HOUSE IN BosToN Mr.. Edward Wal
ker has Just erected large four story brick
building on the corner of Portland and Travers
streets, for the special purpose of establishing
pork house on the Cincinnati plan.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

ZEN. SCOTS PoRrRArr. Mr.. Healey, the
artist soon after the presidential election, ap-
piled TO Gen. Scott for permission TO take his
portrait. After hearing the high compliments
Of the artist upon his fame and talents The la.
General Strengthened up and said-.s;r 7
have made up my mind that the American
people don't care one for me, and I'll no,
have my face duplicated any more!"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

GOLD IN VERMoNT.-Professor Hubbard, of
Dartmouth College, writes to a friend in New
York, that he has in his possession several
specimens of gold found in Bridgewater, Vt.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

FAIR. The ladies' of the Central Church
will hold Fair at the City Hall, on Wednes-
day evening, 29th inst, for the benefit of the
Maine Missionary Society.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

;U@ A new post-oifice has been established
at Five Islands, Penobscot county, and Thomas
S. Ranney appointed postmaster.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

Sous OF MAINE.-The sons of Maine residing
in Boston and vicinity, are taking measures to
form social organization. similar to that of the
Sons of New Hampshire.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

Travel on the railroad is rather slim this
month. Locomotion in December is generally
rather scantY.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

C. The Cherokee Indians, at late coun-
Gil, passed alaw against the carrying of bowie
knives, pistols or shot guns The law goes
into effect on the LIST day of Jan. next
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

New ORLEANS. From the lst to the 9th
of November, l58 deaths from cholera, and 165
from yellow fever occurred in New Orleans.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

q We are indebted to Mr.. Morrell, Mail
Agent on the Ken. & P. Railroad, for late
foreign papers received by the Africa.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

The obnoxious order from the Secretary of
the Navy respecting working hours at the sew
eral navy yards, has been suspended.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

O. Horatio Greenough, the distinguished
sculptor, died in Boston on Saturday last.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

e Cotton manufacturing in Maine is now
good business, and shareholders are prepar-
ing for better dividends
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

e The steamer Ocean, after receiving new
boilers,is to run this winter between New York
and Philadelphia
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

"RIcH IN Coop WORKS." Hon. Amos
Lawrence has made winter donation to the
poor of Boston, of S., 900.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

g The government of Mexico is too weak
to stand alone.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

y Shocking times!" as the old woman
said when the lightning knocked her over the
Wash-tub.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

" Navigation is suspended on the Kenne-
bee, above Swan Island.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23
THURSDAY, Dec. I6.

SenGte.-Mr. Atchison, pursuant to writ
ten request Of Mr.. King, took the chair.
On motion of MIR. Clements, the Senate
took up the joint resolution authorising the
President 10 confer the rank of Lieutenant
General by Brevet for meritorous services
Some verbal amendments were made, and il
was postponed till Monday
The Kentucky contested election case was
then taken up and debated By Messrs. Hale,
Toucey, Brooke and Miller.
Mr.. Douglass then got the floor, when the
Senate adjourned till Monday.
House.-On motion of Mr. Smart. the
Committee on Commerce was instructed 10
inquire into the expediency Of making an ap-
preparation for the Custom House in the
Belfast collection district Me.
The further consideration Of the subject
was postponed for week.
The House then went into Committee IN
refer The various branches OF the Presidents
Message to the appropriate Committees
Adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

" The New York Tribune, the paper that
talked so enthusiastically about the election of
Scott, talks as follows about President Fill
Why was Mr. Ewbank removed We an
swer, Because he could not consent TO larish the
public money in has charge on personal Javor-
tie Of The President in uiolatioh Of la,o. This
statement we shall now proceed to substan-
tiate
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23
$l.2OO,0OO

1t may be said Bath is put at rather high
figure in the above estimate. The question is
whether Bath had not better subscribe this
amount, and take hold of this railroad now.
than to wait year or two longer, and wake
up some morning to find a railroad running
from Waterville to Bangor, another tapping
PGnobscot bay at Belfast, and running west,
and another from the interior of Maine, cross
ing the Kennebec river at Gardiner, and strk-
ing the seaboard at Wiscasset or Damariscot-
ia. We think she had. Bath and Rockland
are more interested in this enterprise than any
other localities. They are the two extremi-
ties, and are to reap its advantages. The
question. can the road be built rests entirely
upon their decision. A subscription of $780,
900 will secure it.
Maine is not to stand still in railroads. BY
no means. This Bath and Rockand road
must be built soon, if at all. 1t can be built
the coming season. The developments of an
other year may show that like the Kennebec
and Portland railroad, it was let alone Just
long enough to enable a rival 70 ad to abstract
half its legitimate business. The large bust
ness that must centre on this road at Rock
land II built Immediately, may by some pro-
cess get spirited away towards The centre of
the State, and find highway into Portland
round Bath. Now is the time for action in
this matter. The enterprise is wor,bv in,r,o
date enquiry and attention R,ilroads 80
ungrateful as well as republics, and we exroo,
and ask from them no favors; but it seems 70
us to be high time for Bath on this subiec, os
a seaboard railroad, to say something.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23
FRIDAY, Dec. II,
The Senate was not in session.

House.-On motion or Mr. Fuller .(NjeA
the House took up The Senate bill .auIhor.
ling the Secretary of the Treasury 10 issue
registers or enrolmenis to wrecked vessels
foreign built, when purchased and repaired
by American citizens, and when The repairs
equal ihree-fourths OF original cost of vessel
This bill is general, and saves the limo of
Congress in passing special acts. Ii was
passed.
The House went into committee on the
private calendar.
Two private bills were considered. but not
finally acted Upon by the House.
The Senate bill, to amend the act of An
gust last, IN relation 10 the appropriation for
continuing The survey of the Mexican boup-
Diary was passed, and the House adjourned
till Monday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23

IDNEoDAf, Oec. 10.
Senate.-Mr. Underwood concluded his re.
marks in support of Mr.. Dixon's claim n a
seat in the Senate
Mr.. Tracey followed, contendlng that Mr.
Merlweather. having been duly appointed to
fill vacancy actually existing, his appoint
ment according 10 the plain terms of the con.
stiturion extended 10 the next meeting of the
legislature of Kentucky.
The subject was postponed, and the Sem
ate went into executive session, and soon
after adjourned
House.-A message was received from the
Senate, communicating The proceedings Of
that body, on the occasion of the announce
ment OF The death of MIR. Webster.
Mr.. Davis pronounced glowing eulogy
on The character of the deceased.
Mr.. Appleton, of Me-, also enlogised the
deceased. The resolutions were adopted.
and the house adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23


Senate.-The Secretary read Letter from
MIR. King, inclosing his resignation as Prest-
den: of the Chamber.
Mr.. Bright offered a resolution elee,inp
Mr.. Alchison President pro tenn of the Sen,
ate. Adopted.
Mr.. Atchison took the chair, and returned
thanks to Hon. Mr.. King for the courtesy and
dignity with which he had fulfilled the duties
of his station.
Mr.. Gwin offered resolution for printing
10000 copies of the Congressional eulogies
on Daniel Webster, Adopted.
The Kentucky election case was then ,a-
ken up and debated.
Mr.. Badger move an amendment Lost.
Several Senators having expressed wish
that The vote be taken, the Senate proceeded
10 vote upon Mr.. Jones's resolution declaring
Mr.. Dixon duly elected Senator from KEN
lucky, and that he be now admitted TO his
seat. Adopied-yeas 81, NAYS 16-where-
upon MIR. Dixon was sworn in and The Sem
ate adjourned.
House.-Mf. Ewing submitted resolution
insrructlng the Committee on the Judiciary
TO inquire into the expectancy of reporting a
resolution tor an amendment to the Constitu-
ton for choice of Presidential electors by
districts, instead of by the whole State, ex-
cept in The case of TWO Senatorial electors.
Adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-23
c 0 N G R E s s
MONDAY, Dec. "a

m, NDAf, Dec. l3.
Senats.mThe Secretary read e,le, rror,
Hon. William X. kIng, who is i'll, REQUESTING aH
MIR. Atkinson 10 take the chair. Agreed to.
Mr.. Bright gave notice that tomor,o,. "
will move a reference Of the Presiden,,s NJ. 10
sage to the rule requiring the CommiI,ee.
to be chosen by ballots.
The Chair was authorized 10 fill vacancie.
The committee of the Senate was precisely
as last session except vacancies.
The unfinished business of last session was
recommltted TO the committees
Inc select committee of last session on
charges against the boundary commissioner
was reappoined. Also the committee on
Claims against Mexico.
= nc kentucky contested election case was
taken up, but not finished.
House.-Mr Brooks resolution m refer -
much Of the Presidents Message as relates
10 tariff to special committee was dah.,.d
but not decided on. "oo''e1
TUESDAY, Dec. IA.
Senate.-Mr. Adams presented n.,;,;
from Mississippi, praying Congress- ~ ME-
fere to prevent American citizens ,h,,,d
from being compelled TO observe forms If
religious worship contrary 10 their consc;en-
tons convictions, which was referred tn Inc
Committee on Foreign relations.
Mr.. Davis of Mass. called the attention or
the Senate to that part Of The Message which
related 10 Mr.. Websrer's DEATH Mr.. Davis
spoke in eloquent terms Of the character
and merits of the deceased, and followed by
Messrs Cass and Seward.
HouSe.-The House went into Committee
Of the Whole on the state of the Union, and
resumed the consideration of the pending
resolutions IN refer tho vor.ouu
the Presidents Message TO the appropriate
committees.
The balance of the session was consumed
principally by Mr.. Giddngs of Ohio. who
delivered characteristic speech relative 70
slavery and its kindred topics; after which
and without disposing of the question. under
cQnSld rnAln eYcifaI ont
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-03
Sims 0f The Tiaies.

NEW-loRK, FnOay Evening, jan -, iooz'
We have to record q continuance of the
dullness noticed IN our last NUMBER aud regret 70
announce that Information received from nearly
every section OF the country, gives subs!antih
grounds for the belief thai trade VIII not OBTAIN %
the usual extent during the present season
We also notice an unusual degree OF quiet among
JoboeTs who 90 a Southern trade. Ire month OF
Jauuary IN former years, has been season OF great
ACTIVITY. Al were bdsg IN getting up stocks pre-
paraiory 10 the expected dem ana ron southern
distributors. THIS January, they purchase little
or nothing having arrived AZ The conclusion that
the csmard from that quarter VIII be exceedingly
iifp'ted
Western Jolbers exhibit the same ndispossion 70
purchase. which arises 10 part from The sane cause.
VIZ tho inability on the part Of theI c9stomsrss
Though ,he crops have been 0ooi prices have ruled
80 lOm thar many held tack until the lac. moment,
and consequently much Of the produce that should
have been at tdewa'er before the close Of nssisa-
ton is either icebound in the canals OF resting at
interior dtp0ts.
We are disposed to believe that the above.
from Tie DRY Goods Reporter of Saturday,
Jan. "a, will be recognized as presenting an
accurate view of the present coalition OF ,
trade, not only in this City, but ia all tho
cities Of the seaboard, ard we now desire
to cali to it the attention, not only of our
merchants, but our ship-owners, aud our
owners of real estate, with view to.en-
deayor 10 awaken them to the fact that
state Of things is cow rapidly approaching
calculated to involve many of them IN ruia,
and that will inevitably do 90 ualesa they
can induce our legislators to make an cs-
sential change in our commercial policy.
The tendency Of the present system Is
toward steady diminution in tha market
for the products of agriculture, sad cor
responding dimiution Of prices, as VIII be
shown By the following statemoot OF the
quantity and value of produces Of all kinds f.
arriyinp at tide water on the Hudson
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-03

We have here a steady increase 10 the
value. per tun, during the WHOLE period OF
the existence of the tarid OfYSi2, and as
steady decrease since the commence snt,
of the present system. WHY this has beea
so. and why it must so continue to be, Is
readily explained. Under the one system
we made great market for labor IN ths'
building Of mills aad furnaces aud tho oPcn7
ing Of mines, AID thus made great MAJ As@
for food to be consumed BY the people '"'s
made in 1916. six hundred thousand tuns Oh
IRON more than we're made ia loi2--~nd
.o,,-erted into cloth so many hundreds OF
,borsand. OF bales Of cotton, aad SO many
millions of pounds Of wool, more thaa were
50 converted in the closing years OF the
comuromise tariff. We now build neisher
mills nor furnaces, nor do we open MINES,
On the contrary, we close them from Gay"
d.y driving our whole population TO tue
nr'doc,ioa Of food for G,eat Britain Shoss
f..I.,;oo !, diminishing in number, aad
r i'h"ss mower of purchase dimiAishes still
more rapidly than DO the numbers oil nor
n,opls. 4. is shown ia tue fact taat our ex-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-03
NEW-YORK LEGIsLATURE.

SEM iE---- ALBANY, Monday, FEB. =, 1852.
Mr.. MCMuRRAY, BY consent, offered resolution
calling the Controller for statement Ia the form
reIoiIeC by that Officer the Convention of 1916, Of
the sCuCCS Of revenue from 1911 - 1851 and OF me
expenses Of GoveruWo nj ios series Of years TO the
close q the last fiscal year
his bill 10 regulate the ncnber of ballo.boxes to
be uStd at the election IA lhe City Of New-l Ork,
WIS passed III Committee Of the Wnoe.
Also thebni extending 10 Rensselaer, County the
for Toe better security OF MCChanics, add others
erecting buildings and furnishing materials therefor
IN the Counties Of Wostches.cr Ulster, and Putnam
passtC Apui Il, 1851.
MIR fahDERBiLT, by consent Introduced bill to
render moIe equitable tle la concerning escheatS
noH IL force, and TO ptoyte for the realization Of
revenue thtreircm.
Mr. MORGAN presented TIE annual report OF The
Trustees Of the Ast0r Library New York, and ask
ing for the publication OF 500 copies Tor The Of
the Trustees when was granted, aad the Senate
Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-03


Mt GOODMAN mace an unsuccessful effort "a inafs-
ouCe resolution, rrsIru:tng tire Committee on Ma
Val Affairs TO inquire into the expedieucy OF abolish
inc tho spifra,lon, and Increasing tue pay of all
classes OF enlisted men IN that service.
KoSsuTH NORTH Ann SOUTH
Mr. BRAGG presented resolutions of the Allah am
Legislature, against kossUth's Intervention doc.
TIMES. Referred 10 the Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs.
Jersey Legislature IN favor OF me nteryen,on doc
irine Of kosSuth. Similarly referred
CLAIMS AGAIN
On motion OF Mr. CANrBELL, % Ohio, the prrsi-
Cent was requested 10 transmit, 10 the House in add
ton to the Information called Tor by the resolution
Of TIC 2Gln Of January, relating TO suspended or
disallowec claims, statement sho wing the aidi-
tiCnal testimony upon which such claims were al
lowed pror 10 Marchi. 1919.
ELECTION OF PREsIDEET--JUDGEs
MI. JOHNSON, Of Tenn introduced joint resoIu-
iiDr. proposing amendments - tic Constitution Of
the tlucd States hrS, tlat the election OF Prest-
gers aid Vice PTesident SO at be by the people de
recly, secondly, thai the Judiciary shall mold Office
for Twelve years only and III. rdly, that the election
of United States Senator's shat be by the people in
sto dd Of 10y The State legislatures Referred to the
Committee on the judiciary.
PUBLIC PRINTING
Mr.. DorY introduced a bl t. establish public
printing Office aud providing for the employment OF
peIntensents Of the public printing. Referred to
the Committee Of the Whole.
On motion Of Mr.. SACKErr, the Committee on the
Judiciary were instructed 70 rQuire into the duties
and powers Of American COasuis and TO bring in a
ON more particularly To define them. lie stated
that there Is a claim te'oro Congress, involving
oonSCUatlc amount, arising out OF the doubtful
powers o; one OF Ouf Consuls. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-03


Having stated in the Introduction to &
work which have lately had published. upon tho
subject of Chemistry that tae plan of illustrating
this science by means of char, 5t cOlored diagrams
"was devised while the author was in a condition
Of bliBdIess," have been fequonlly inquired Of to-
know by whs, means had been restored to the use
Of vision. beg, therefore, to avail myself Of your
widely circulated Journal, 10 inform those whota II
may concern. that am indebted far the recovery OK
NY sight TO the skIlliul medical treatment OF DR..
Samuel VI. Elliott, ocust, OF this City. My case
Was originally an iIvetefate inflammation, which re
suited The partial disOTg2nlZ alton Of the structure
of the eye. and had for long time resisted the or.
binary mOoeS OF Cealng With this form of disease L
went TO DR.. Elliott IN stare OF complete and ne any
hopeless blindness, AMI BY his professional ABILITY
sncsperSeyeTaace | am row able 10 read an write
without incop vehence several hours each day.
EDWARD L. NoUMANs, No. 10 Clih ST.
~ We cheerfuly call attention to the above
card and add testimony to that otits author.
The writer hereof has also been a patient OF Dr.
Elliots, and, after having despaired OF ever fuiiy
recovering his sight, through his skill enabledts
perform the tying labors which tax the eyes OF an
editor Of morning paper. Such facts are coho's-