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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

confidence in him is unimpaired; and on ms
part an honest and diligent administration OF
State affairs leaves no weak point for our op-
ponents to assail. We say, then' that IN our
Gubernatorial candidate we have all that we
can ask or expect. And as the time OF the
election draws near, and our opponents are
marshaliug their forces against us, it becomes
every democrat to lay aside his personal and
local interests or prejudices if they conflict
with the general welfare and success OF the
democracy, State and National, and thus to
place himself in position to secure the united
and vigorous action of the party. Especially
is this the duty of the democratic press. The
press degrades itself when it swerves from the
straight forward course marked out by broad
and enlightened view Of public good to pan
der to private prejudice or ambition. And if
any conductor of this powerful generator and
director ofpublic opinion thinks to act dou-
BILE part in contest where everything is to be
gained or lost, ne deserves and will receive the
contempt of all parties.
The democracy of Maine have it in their pow
er to place their State in a proud position in
the list of democratic States of the Union
Does not every democrat wish her to occupy
this place If SO, we repeat, the way to graft
fly the desire is plain and obvious"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06
Fire in HalloWell.

On Friday morning last,-as we learn from
the Gazette, the Hallowell Iron Foundry, at
the foot of Winthrop Street, was destroyed by
fire, together with the tools, patterns, steam
engine, &c. The building was owned by VIM.
r. Prescott, whose loss is estimated at $4,000,
upon which there is an insurance for $500 in
the n. E. Mutual Co., Concord, n. H..
The brick store contiguous owned by T. B.
Brooks, on the corner of Winthrop and Water
Streets, was on fire several times, but the fire
proof wall separating it from the foundry, saw
ed it from destruction. +. Hathaway, who
occupied the building as a hardware store, re-
moved all his goods with little damage. Dam
age TO the store trfing. The whole of Mr.
ii. S stock, excepting part of the iron, was
removed into the street with the utmost care,
and placed under the care of the police. The
books of the Hallowell Social Library, one of
the largest and most valuable in the State,
were removed also with little damage. The
west wall of the block occupied by Mr.. Hatha-
way, next TO the foundry, had but one opening
and that was doorway leading to the Libra
ry. Mr.. Brooks, a few years since, placed an
iron door at this entrance, and but for this very
fortunate safeguard, the store must have been
burned out. As it was, stream of water kept
on the door alone prevented it from glowing
with heat. Mr.. Brooks building was insured
also the stock of Mr.. Hathaway.
BY extraordinary exertions the fire was
principally confined to the Foundry premi
ses, although wooden buildings were il
close vicinity. Fortunately there was but lit
tie wind at the time, otherwise the destruction
of property would have been very extensive.
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Later from Europe.

The U. S. mail steamship Paclhc, capt.
Nye, arrived al New York, May =, at
o'clock, with Liverpool dates to 2lst April
She brings So passengers, and tl3.25O in
English gold
The news brought by the Pacific is of or
FRANCE. On Saturday, the protest Of tile
heirs of Louis Philippe against the confisca-
ZION of their estates Of Neuilly aud Monceaut
was heard before the court of Paris. The
command for the restitution of the property
was made in the name of Dukes Nemours,
Juivie, Anmale, and Montpensier, the Ouch
ess of Orleans, and her son, the Count de
Paris, and other relatives of the House,
Here the case stands, and is adjourned tll
Friday.
The Projects of Police are ordered not to
send any more military exiles to Belgium
but 10 send them to England or Spain.
SPAIN.-A squadron is to be fitted out &c
cruise in the Mediterranean as school o.
practice.
The remaining prisoners OF Lopez's expe
clifton were daily expected ut Gibraltar OF
their way home.
GERMANY.-The Sentral German Emigra
ton Society complain that swindling emf
grafton agents are inducing the Polish peas
antrv Of POsen TO leave their homes, by rep
resenting that the King of America ha.
granted to Kossuth vast tracts of LAND
for the purpose Of settlement.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06
Later from Europe.
Arrival Of the niagara.

AT Halifax on Wednesday the British mail
steamship Niagara, arrived at o'clock, A. NJ.
having sailed from Liverpool on Saturday
l7lh Inst.
The general news by this arrival is unim-
portanI. In England the quidnuncs are
quite at loss respecting the intentions ol
the Government, no official indications OF IT'S
policy having tramspred. The Protecronisls
seem DESTROYS 10 avoid the restriction OF the
approaching contest 10 the question OF Pro
lection or Free Trade but on that ground APP
pearances Indicate that the battle will 81
fought.
! An order from the government officials re
quires the Crystal Palace 10 be Immediately
| closed from the public, OH the ground rha
The assemblages OF cheap pronenaders which
II attracts were preJudicIal 10 the peace and
quiet of The vicinity.
The Arctic expedition sailed on Thursday
Letters received in England from the AT.
rican squadron say that the efforts of the
cruisers had quite eXtinguished the slave
trade in the Blight of Benin.
The New York clipper ship Witch of the
Wave, excites great attention as she lies
in the India dock, London-having made the
phIthFot passage hulu ChIiId Ou ltCuIuY WIN
the most valuable cargo. She made the
passage from Canton 10 the Downs in ninety
days. Her exploit is subject Of eulogy il
the London Tunes of the 10Th inst.
FRANcE.-The Legislative body reassem-
bled on Tuesday, after the Easter recess.
The sitting was brief. 1t was announced
by the Chairman that certain bills would be
presented respecting Railway Mortgages, the
Customs, and The Budgets for next year.
The House was then dismissed, 10 be sum
moned when wanted.
A paragraph in the Steele denies thai
there either is, or has been any difficulty re-
Gently between the French and English gov
ernmenis.
For!y-nine provincial newspapers have
ceased 10 exist since the Cd Of December il
| consequence Of the excessive restriction:
placed upon the Press.
Russia ST Petersburg Journals announce
another victory by the Russians over The
Clrcassians.
LATEST NEws-Paris, Friday night-Tht
National Guard intend to give a teie to The
President Sensation is created by state
ment that in the Russian imperial almanac
Henry the 5h is set down as King of France
and the Count De Paris as heir apparent
! 1t is considered not unlikely that measures
will be taken for the Proclamation Of the
Emperor, even before the grand review Of
The 10Th May. No less than two Thousand
petitions have already been presented tor The
establishment of imperial government.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06
Death of Hon. Chas. Andrews.

We received Inst evening the melancholy
intelligence communicated in the following
letter. MIR. Andrews has held many offices
of trust and honor, and at the time Of his de-
cease he was member of Congress from
bis district. His kindness of disposition
and fidelity to his political principles, com
manded the high respect OF all who knew
him. The loss will be widely felt.-Argus.
Mr.. EDITOR II have moment to spare
to announce to you the affecting intelligence
that the Hon. CHARLES ASDREws,M c., is
no more. He died this morning about q
quarter before 6 o'clock. A week ago last
Saturday he arrived at his residence in Par.
is, after having suffered from severe pulmo.
nary indsposition since the commencement
of the present session of Congress. On his
arrival he was in possession OF sufficient
strength to walk about house and sit up
some portion of The day, although he had
great emaciation and violent cough. He has
from the effects OF the journey or the climate,
sunk most rapidly every day since his re-
turn. He leaves large circle of relatives
10 mourn his loss and community who
hive felt the utmost solicitude for his well
fare; and who now feel The deepest sympa-
thy for the bereaved. If none ADLER volun-
teer, will hereafter speak further in rela-
ton TO the deceased. can say no more
now. In haste yours, Is.
Paris, April 80, 1852.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

EMIGRANTs FOR LIBERIA. The barque Ralph
Cross will sail from this port in few days for
Liberia, and will take out about two hundred
emigrants. A number of these emigrants are
from Ohio and Missouri, and party, many Of
whom are mannmtted slaves. will join the
vessel at Norfolk. Among the passengers
will be the Rev. Thomas A. Pinckney, col
ored minister of the Episcopal Church, and
Mr.. f. q. Jones, the President of an associa-
ton of colored people in New York city. He
goes out for the purpose of examination and
observation, and his report, if favorable will be
followed by the emigration of a large body Of
the colored people of that city. One of the
emigrants from Virginia is also an intelligent
slave, sent out by his mistress, for the purpose
of reporting to her the condition and prospects
of the country, and whose favorable report will
influence her to manumt fifty slaves, and pro-
vide for their emigration, at her own expense,
to Liberia .-Baitimore Patriot.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

MuTlNY. = Ship Dirigo, (new) Cooper,
master, of this port, was detained several days
last week in consequence of the mutinons con-
duct of the crew. On Wednesday they were
taken before the u. S. Commits sioner at Port
land on complaint of Henry Cooper, Jr., one
of the owners. The complaint charged the
defendants with confederating with each other
to make revolt and mutiny on board of ship
Diriso. 1t appeared from the testimony, tina,
when the ship was ready for sea, and after the
crew was on board, upon being ordered by the
captain TO hoist the anchors, nine of the crew
went aft and refused 10 do duty, and said, ave
nine have agreed as one man not to do it, and
not TO 60 in the ship under this captain and
made use of other threats and violent language.
After three or four of the most violent had
been removed from the ship, the others persis-
ted and threatened TO scuttle the ship if COM
PEELED to 60 to sea in her.
They were ordered to recognize for their
appearance at the next term of the District
Court of the U. S. Not being able to recog-
nize, they were committed.
L. a. Deblois, U. S. Attorney, for govern
menl-Butler, for defendants.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

O. The Quebec Chronicle states that de-
predations have been made by party of Amer
leans upon the Crown timber lands on the
Black river. An officer was despatched to
warn them off, and q seize the timber that had
been cut, but the intrnders not deeming it
proper to desist, posse was sent on from Que
bee, which was to be backed up by company
of soldiers. The black river is a tributary of
the St. John, and flows partly through Ameri-
can and partly through Canadian territory
About 1875 umbermen, it seems, had stepped
across the line. The Canadian authorities
were directed TO block up the river
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

KossuTH IN FANEUlL HALL--Faneuil Hall
Friday evening, was the theatre of vast
amount of excitement and enthusiasm, quite
equal to anything we have ever seen in that
ancient and glorious hall. At an early hour,
the holders of Hungarian bonds" began to
enter, and by o'clock, the hall was filled,
leaving some hundreds of anxious expectants
in the square in front, and vast crowd who
had gathered TO see the Magyar as he should
enter. The galleries were crowded, almost
entirely with ladies'.
At o'clock, Kossnth entered the hall, when
the cheers were exceedingly emphatic and
long continued. He was accompanied by Gov.
Boutwell,, and several members of the legisla-
tive committee.
The speech delivered by Kossuth has seldom
been equalled for eloquence of language, even
in Faneul Hall.-Boston Mail
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

PIRATES ON THE MEDITERRANEAN- Ma
pies letter of Both ult., states that the Uzella,
which arrived at that port from Liverpool on
the 9th, was boarded on the Sd, when in lat.
49, Ion !, by about dozen men, armed with
axes from bark, supposed to be Greek OF
Spanish, who commenced to plumber the YES
sci. The Pocahontas, of Shields, hove in
sight, and sent boats crew to the assistance
of the Uzella, which caused the pirates to
jump on their own vessel and make sail. The
plratlcal vessel was a low one, with broad
white ports and white rail.
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Later from California.
Arrival Ofthe Crescent City.


ne steamship Crescent City, Capt Wardle,
arrived at New York, May Cd, with San Fran
cisco oales OF April 9Th, and California mails.
She brings two millions of dollars on freight.
and $500, 900 in the hands of passenoers- he.
ing the largest amount of treasure ever bronnh,
in by any previous steamer. She brings also
500 passengers.
Gov. BigIer has sent message to the Leo
islature, recommending an appropriation of a
sum of money for the relief of overland emf
grants from the States.
Intelligence from the mines is cheering, the
late abundant rains having lelta rich harvest
for the diggers. The spring emigration from
the cities has commenced, among them large
parties of Chinese.
At Ballecita, party had turned up a lump
of nearly pure gold, weighing sc pounds.
At Sonara, the yields are 800 per cent
more abundant than ever before. - Y
Advices from the Northern mines are equal
ly encouraging. Snow has fallen on the noun
tains in immense quantities.
A war of determination has been declared
by the whites on the Uamasha against the alb
origines A body of settlers and miners had
surrounded two lodges at Indian Ferry, on the
klamath, shot all the men and several squaws
and destroyed the rancho. Some thirty or for.
ty Indians were killed in this affair, and theil
squaws and children were roaming about, beg
| gng for bread.
The late floods in California have left seri-
Gus marks of their ravages. 1t is supposed
that the crops along the banks of the rivers
have been damaged 10 an immense extent.
FROM OREGON. All the difficulty with the
Indians at Cape Flattery, had been satisfacto-
rily settled Government had received inielli-
gence from Flattery Jack, that he had execut-
ed ten of his tribe, and burned one alive.
FROM PANAMA. The Panama Star of the
10th ult, has leading article on the mines OF
Choco. These mines are on the line of the
great water force between the Gulf of DarleI
and Bay of Bueneventure-a water course
which in time will be open to the navigation OF
the world through the enterprise of company
now forming. The mines are said TO be as in
eXhaustible as those of California, and easily
worked.
Ice is very costly at Panama. An adver
User in the Star, says that he imports his ict
direct from Boston, and he offers 1t 10 the thirs
ty at two dimes drink.
dysentery of a virulent type has appeare'
on the Islhmus.
The Bay of Panama is full of sharks of
most voracious species.
FROM SANDWICH ISLANDS. Dates iron
Honolulu are to the 18th March. The paper
are filled with accounts of the grand eruption
of Mauna Los Mountain on the Island of la
wall. AT the last dates from there, the guam
tity of lava thrown up had not decreased. Th
altitude of The eruption was 10000 feet above
the level of the sea, and jet of burning law
was estimated TO be .fue hundred feet high. 4
large number Of people had gone from Honolu
Ia TO witness the scene.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06
State Election.

The following pertinent remarks in regard
to the approaching gubernatorial contest, we
copy from the Saco Democrat. We commend
them to the careful consideration of our demo-
cratic friends in this locality.
. at is now nearly two years since the people
of this State were called upon to vote in their
primary capacity upon State policy. During
this time, many events of more or less mo-
ment have transpired, variously affecting po-
litical affairs. This lapse of time has also
brought us upon the eve of another Presiden-
tial election-a time when every political move
ment Is invested with new interest and impor-
lance. Hence the approaching State election
in Maine is of more than usua! consequence,
and every movement having bearing upon it,
is looked upon with something of national
interest. What part will Maine act in the
coming national cortestf VIII she be true to
her republican principles will her next move
ment be bold stand for the political faith of
Jefferson and Jackson, or will it be enc which
shall proclaim to the world that her virtue has
departed-that she is but a wreck of her for
mer self, no longer able to hold her onward
course over the political seas, bat a prev to
every freebooters These are Questions which
our next State election expected to decide 4;
and these 1t will virtually decide, how different
soever the view which some interested persons
may see fit to promulgate with regard to it
1t the democracy of Maine stand firm and unit.
ed In support of their principles in the State
election, the position of our State in the sub.
sequent presidential contest will be one of no
doubtful character; but if our next election
demonstrates that inactivity or local differences
have destroyed all party discipline and attach.
ment to principles once deemed of paramount
importance, we shall be considered the certain
prey of our opponents and can rescue ourselves
from impending ruin only by the severest strur
gle.
At such a time, no one can hesitate mo.
ment as to what is the duty of the democracy
OF Maine. We must triumphantly maintain our
democratic character in the nert State election ;
nothing less than this can discharge the duty
we owe to ourselves and to our position in the
national democratic party. Equally obvious,
too' Is the manner in which this must be ac-
somphshed, if done at all. Our Gubernatori-
al candidate is already nsminated-his name
STANDS at the head of the democratic papers of
the STATE without single exception, SO far as
we know. And JOHN HUBBARD is a man wor.
thy Of the position he occupies. Selected in
the first instance BY the delegates of the peo-
le. in the largest convention ever assem- bled
the State, as the democratic standard bearer
has received repeated testimonials tina, their
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

BURNING OF THE STEAMER PocAHoNTAs on
THE ARKANSAS RlvER-TwELvE LIVES LOST.
On the night of the lth inst, as the steamer
Pocahontas was descending the Arkansas Riv-
err, when near Choctaw Bend, about thirty-fo four
miles from the lower mouth of the river, she
caught fire, and in less than an hour burned to
the waters edge. 1t appears that some sparks
ignited the cargo of 2400 bales cotton, which
were slowed on the guards, and reached the
hurricane deck, and in less than ten minutes
the boat was completely enveloped in flames.
The scene that ensued, on the alarm of fire be-
ing given, beggars all description. The heat
and smoke drove the engineer and officers from
their posts, and the boat was left 10 the mercy
of the current 1t was difficult or next TO I'M
possible to get an exit from the caoin' ana
when successful in this, the swollen river was
the only chance for escape, and twelve passen-
gers lost their lives, either in the flames or
Subsequently, in attempting to reach The shore.
This is the same boat that on her Previons trip
collapsed aue, by which several lives were
loct
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

THE EARTHqUAKE.-NewY York, April 80.
The shock of an earthquake whck was felt
in Raleigh, Washington and Baltimore, yes
terjay afternoon, was also felt in this city.
Washington, April 80. The shock of an
earthquake Yesterday, P. NJ, was very SELL
siby fell in the vicinity of President Square.
and caused no Iitie alarm. The clerks em>
ployed in Winder's building and other public
offices are said TO have rushed into The stree,
greatly frightened. The shock was barely
perceptbIe in the eastern portion Of The city.
Tie shock of earthquake was also felt in
Frederick, and o,her parts Of Maryland.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06
The New York Mirror, specializing upor
the Wing nomination says:

tbC w suNS.
The chances, therefore, are that Gen
Scott will receive the largest number OF 70, es
on the first ballot in the Convention. Should
such be the fact, II does not follow that he
States, nor even that he will be the nominee
of the Wing parry. On the second ballot
we are Inclined to think, that there will be
but TWO candidates; and the struggle will
then be between The friends of Scott and
Fillmore, or Scott and Webster-the Web.
stsr party going over 10 Fillmore, or the
Fillmore men 20 Webster. In the event of
hot contest, n third candidate would be
adopted; and as we have already suggested,
John !. Crltlenden would be the man.
Then, when the Wings have selected their
champion, the question will be Can they
elect him? We answer emphatically, no +;
not upon The mere basis of party platform.
Aud why not? Simply because the Dem
ocracy is in the majority. Thus far in the
history Of our government, a Wing admins
tratlon has been incidental not general-Ihe
exception and not the rule of political affairs.
Ii is only from the excess of radicalism that
a reunion has occurred in favor Of conserva-
tism. For one, we utterly despair of the
election of either of the candidates we have
named, unless The people rally to their sup
port under some broaded banner than a pei
ty party flag"
The Wings cannot elect anybody! Well
that's TACT, in our opinion. Nothing but
folly in their opponents can give them a
chance. Louisville Dem
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

A Curious FACT. A letter from Minneso-
ia says at is singular fact, that the ordi-
nary field birds and songsters, so common in
old settlements, and also the honey bee, un-
known here before, have migrated hther with
civilized man. The Indians say, that the rat
tesnakes follow in his wake also. Be that as
it may, while they are numerous farther down
the Mississippi, they have not yet made their
debut into this locality. In the neighborhood
of Sank Rapids, however, some have been
killed, where, it is said, they were never seen
till recently"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE SHOOTING CAsE.-
Baltimore, April 80. Officer Rdgley arrived
here this morning, having just made his es-
cape from an excited mob Of whites and
blacks at Columbia, Penn.
Ii seems that while arresiing an alleged
fugitive slave the prisoner got officer Rid
gley's thumb in his mouth and bit il severely.
Ridgley then drew pistol, fired, ana in
Stanrly killed the slave.
The negro belonged 10 Mr.. Stansbury Of
this city. Ridglev alleges that the shooting
was altogether accidental.
There is great excitement in the neighbor-
hood Of Columbia, and it is alleged that the
shooting was intentional by Rideely. The
Governor of Pennsylvania will make an inn
mediate demand upon the Governor OF Mary
land for Ridgely, who must take his trial in
this State for murder.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-06

FRUIT PRosPEcrs.-The Syracuse IN. W
Journal says that the prospects of an abundant
fruit season were never greater in that section
than at present. The swelling buds on the
cherry, plum, pear and apricot, equals any
thing we have ever seen, and even the peach
es, supposed TO have been entirely destroyed,
are full one-third in life-an ample supply for
full crop The cool, backward weather is in
favor of all these fruits, as it prevents the bios
SONS expanding before the danger from late
frosts has passed.