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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-06-24
September Election.

The importance of our State election in
September cannot be over estimated l. is
important not only in itself considered, bur
it is also important in the influence il will
inevitably exert on the elections in other
States which are TO follow, as well as on the
Presidential election in this State in Novem-
Der.
The battle in November, so far as this State
is concerned, is to be fought in September
solecistc as the statement may appear. If
we carry the State by decisive vote 10 Sep
tember, nobody doubts that the field is won
for November for the enemy could not for
a moment hope in such an. event, 10 make
an effrctual stand against The march of The
victorious legion OF The Democracy. But if
we are defeated in September, it would be
equally hopeless for us, with columns brok-
en-, aud troops dispirited by DISASTER, to
rally for The conflict in November WITH
unanimity, determination and vigor essen
iial 10 success. The history of past polII-
cal struggles 10 This State, altesls the truth
OF these observations, and udmonIshes us of
our duty IN The premises. Our September
election being among the first 10 come off
after the nominations at Baltimore, Maine
emphaIically opens The Presidential ball for
1852 She leads the way in that great con-
test, either TO a glorious democratic victory
or 10 an inglorIous defeat. For if defeated
in September, it is impossible 10 compute
the disastrous effects of The unwelcome news
on the elections in other States imm, diaIey
TO follow, as well as on The spirits of the en-
tire democracy Of the Union. il would car
ry dismay into the racks of our friends, and
inspire confidence and unbounded enthusi-
asm, the harbingers of victory, in those of
ho ,ha H. Ano
Maine, true 10 herself and 10 The democracy
OF her sister States opens the campaign by a
brilliant victory in September, such as she
has been wont TO achieve, the successful tide
of battle will roll on until triumph as sig
nal and complete as that in 1874, crowns The
efforts of the democracy of the Union.
Maine, however, we are persuaded, will
not faller, especially at this juncture, when,
for the first time ia the history OF The Re.
public, The democracy Of New England have
been honored by the selection of one of her
distinguished sous as the standard bearer ilb
a national canvass. Her democracy Will
ruiiy with unaniurity and oDtb usiasm around
the national democratic banner upborne in
the conflict by the tr,lsty hand of New
England Gemocrat-the favorite son of the
Granite State-whose republican, faith and
principles are as immovable as the granite
hills among which he was born and reared.
If any division now exist 10 their ranks, they
will heal them-if any disagreements, they
will reconcile them-if any feuds, they viii
stife them-if any resentments, they will re.
press them-if any irreconcilahle conflicts
Of opinion, they will postpone lhem-and 20
into the contest with closed and serried
ranks, united in heart and purpose, resolved
on achieving victory worthy their ancient
renown. and worthy the candidate and the
cause for which they do battle.-Age.
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platform, which is the old Hickory platform in

platform. which is the old Hickory platform in
new. edition, THE UNION AS IT is and THE
UNION AS IT SHOULD BE-for THE CoNsTITU-
TON, CoMPRoMisEs. AND ALL, and the liberal
principles embodied by Jefferson in the Delara-
ton of Independence-for equal rights, and
privileges, and equal protection. if any. TO all
branches of industry. But it is hardly neces-
sary to enlarge. Oar readers understand our
past course, and SO DOVE. But we will say
here that our political principles received the
best exposition in the history Of JEFFERSON,
who reputed BY federal stigmatizers TO be
wicked enough TO burn bibles, was nevertheless,
one of the purest and best statesmen and patriots
the world ever saw. And JACKSON, too, was
another great exemplifer of genuine democra-
cy. What a sharp and pungent twang and
relish do we get from the mere pronunciation
of that old hardy and hickory name, ANDREW
JACKSON How the boiled-down and relent-
less bitterness of federalism was poured out on
his now honored head I How was he subjec-
ted TO the workings of 'malignity black as the
venom of the pit-and how did he come forth
unscathed from the furnace of. federal wrath,
the PATTERN OF GENUINE DEMOCRACY, the en-
bodimeut of principles as unbending and un-
corruptible as was the virtues of his life and the
workings of-his iron will. -a. 49,
Democrats of Lincoln, it is, altogether un-
necessary for US to enlarge, You want no
better democracy than we have described. In
the important battles soon to be fought, you
will find us in the field, with the harness
bnckled on ready for The fight. Take hold
with us. Come forward and lend US your
sympathy and support. Aid in the circulation
of orr paper. The Old Hickory ticket,
PIERCE AND KING, and the name Of
Names honored son, JOHN HUBBARD, are
inscribed upon our banner. and that banner
shall be nailed, spiked to the mast, until 'the
shouts and thunders of ACCOMPLISHED VICTORY
shall shake the very foundations of the Pine
Tree State. .at.l
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Ratification Meeting.

BY a notice in another column, it will be
seen the democrats of this city, have extended
an invitation to their brethren generally
throughout the State, to join with them in re-
spending to the glorious nominations OF PIERCE
and KING, in this city, on Thursday next, June
oath. We. anticipate a good time. We ex-
pect full representation from other parts of
our State. Also the attendance of some of our
distinguished democratic friends from other
States.
1t seems the proper time and occasion for
the democracy of this region especially, TO
meet together, and express their congratula-
tions, and add their response to the noble, pat
riotic, and harmonious doings of the National
Democratic Convention. 1t is also fit time
for our brethren from the different sections of
the State, to assemble with us, and mingle
their words of response and joy at the auspi-
cious result. By an unanimiy unprecedented,
the standard bearer of our cause, has been
selected from our own loved New England
yes on the border of our own State-a man
from our midst - well known and time
HOHoIeu-Well worthy luily Competent,
has been selected as the democratic candidate
for the next Presidency of these United States.
Let US, with hearty will, express our graft
fcation-our entire satisfaction-our deter
mined intention to ratify the selec ton and
let response for
PIERCE and KING
be fent forth from this section, giving positive
assurance of majority from the spine State
alike honorable to the cause and the men we
support, as it is to our democracy. The de-
mocracy always STAND BY THE CoUNTRY-THE
coUNTRY's CAUSE.-THE PEOPLES RIGHTS.
The indications are bright. From the Con-
vention has gone forth a voice of unity, har-
mony and con cession, which has electrified the
people, inspired new zeal and stronger conf
dence. Come brethren-come and meet with
US on the 9th. and let US in our spirit of Joy
and gladness, give one hearty response to the
work already so gIoriously commenced
CONE oNE-CoME. ALLi e. -
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Great Ratification Meeting in
Boston. ..- t-aa n

meeting of the Democracy Of Suffolk
county was held at Faneuil Hall on Thurs
day evening, and the enthusiasm manifested
on the occasion, showed that there, as every
where else throughout the country, the nom-
ination will be sustained by the full strength
of the party, and cannot fail Of success.
The meeting was called TO order by Col.
Cowdin, chairman of the state COMM ,iee
when Col John It. Heard was chosen Presi-
dent, with 80 Vice Presidents and 10 Sec
retaries. series of resolutions were read,
and also an excellent letter from New York,
Mr.. Peabody, from Hi!lsboro', N. H., was
announced as from the birthplace Of Gen.
Pierce, and was received with great applause.
Mr.. Peabody alluded the day as tending
TO enlven and to add interest to ratification
meeting of this kind, and spoke of the high
esteem in which Gen. Pierce was held in his
natiye.town. On mentioning the name Of
Gen. Pierce three cheers were called for,
and given with earnestness.] But said
Mr.. Peabody, although Gen. Pierce was so
highly esteemed a I home, he was not New
England man, but Union man. (Great
cheers.) Mr.. Peabody closed with compli>
mentaIy remarks 10 the wisdom and patriots
ism oil Gen. Pierce. :.
Hon. S. HI. Aver, of Manchester, N. H.,
was Introduced, and replied to tine great
cheering with which he was received thai
he was sure the response was in favor Of The
state in which he lived. Mr.. Aver said,
newspaper in BosIon-the Atlas-had spo
ken Of New Hampshire as plague spot in
the Union. He did not doubt that New
Hampshire would prove 10 be a plague spot
TO Massachusetts. He then went on in an
interesting speech, which was often broken
in upon by applause.
John S.WelIs, president Of the New Hamp-
shire Senate, made a stirring speech. which
was received with great applause. Hon. b.
F. Hallet, delegate from the first district to
the BaitInUIr aeopven,inn, made 4 glorio1S
speech. -
J. H. Prince and Charles L. Woodbury.,
Esqs., followed in short speeches, when
three hearty cheers were given for Pierce
and King, and, at about II O'Clock, the NEE
ting adjourned.
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" All the Piety."

The wing party has always claimed all the
responsibility, morality and piety of the coun-
try. On former time, the whig party claimed
all the abolition in Maine. But that was when
their candidate for Governor answered the ab-
clifton catechism favorably, and they wanted
abolition votes. Latterly, it appears that the
clergy in Boston are going in for Webster for
the Presidency, on religious grounds solely.
of a pretty and devout little work entitled "Are
you Christian!" at the recent Webster meet
ing in Boston, made some eloquent remarks.
He said she had not been in the habit of at
tending meetings of this character. He did
not know but he ought to repent of this sim
He met man the other day who told him that
he always attended Webster meetings, and
went to church on the Sabbath. Mr. Wins
low told him if such was the case, he must be
on the ,cay TO Heauenr' This is really new
idea of the narrow path. If the Rev, gentle
man is correct in his theory, the revival meet
ngs lately held in Boston, may properly be
turned into Webster meetings. Wonder if
they have such transactions as the Galphin and
Gardiner forgeries on the "way TO Heaven %
and such moral prodiges as Mrs. Swisshelm
describes Mr.. Webster to be, in her letters
from Washington. Federalism the ,Uay to
Hearen, Shades of John Calvin, Jonathan
Edwards, and John Wesley, help US
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Ratification Meeting
B A T. H,
THURSDAY, JUNE "a.

A meeting to respond to the nominations o.
PIERCE g. KING,
Will be holden at the City Hail. on Thursday
June Oath, commencing at 2 o'clock, P M
Hon. B. F. HALLETT and other distinguished
speakers from Massachusetts,, New Hampshire
and from this State, are expected to address the
meeting.
A general invitation is extended to the De-
mocracy of Maine to be present. CONE ONE
COME ALE!! ire
The following named gentlemen have been
designated as officers of the meeting:
President, Hon. Henry TALLMAN.
Vice Presidents Moses, John T.
Gilman, John Babson, Henry c. Lowell, Geo.
Rogers, Joseph Berry, St. Vincent Given, E.
B. French, Alfred J. Stone, John C. HGmph-
reys, M. H. Smith, Arnold Blaney, n c.
Reed, Thos. 0 Brien, T. j. Southland, Edwin
Noyes, franklin Clark.
Secretaries-Joseph T. Huston, Frederick
D. Sewall.
HENRY TALLMAN, I
JEREMIAH Ellsworth,
HENRY w. Owen, Committee
RICHARD R. SMITH,
JACOB 5. SEwALL, of
L. G. STocKBRIDGE,
JAMES w. FRYE, Arrangements
ARTHUR BRowN,
SAMUEL L. ALLEN,
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Federal Thunder. F."

We understand that our wing brethren of
this city mediate firing hundred guns, to-
day, Thursday but whether in honor of the
whig nominations at Baltimore, or of Pierce
and King, we are not informed. At all events
they will have no occasion to burn gunpowder
after the Presidential .election.-AugHsta Age.
Let them fre-who caress The wings of
Kennebec, by common consent, are allowed to
make all the noise necessary for their political
comfort. If whig- victory or wing nomi-
nation sure of defeat is heard of, why, they
must have it out in brag and gunpowder. In
the meantime, the democrats look on with a
quiet satisfaction some of them with the
thumb to the nose and the index finger point
ing to the east. But whiggery in Kennebec
| once got wofully taken in. For instance, in
1874, the democrats nominated man for
President that nobody didn't know" James
X. Polk. Well, as he was so little known,
whiggery was gloating over the prospective
success of the darling of the party, Henry
Clay. On the Kennebec, near The Capitol, is
famous gun called "Bach's ba6y-,oaker, .
which has been consecrated to the utterance
of wing thunder, and can never be obtained by
the democrats. unless they are willing to walk
over the dead body of "Bach" Now it is pro-
verbal that wing guns go off half cooked, and
they always fire. on the first returns. So it
was in 1874. The wings of Augusta and Hal
lowell were sitting one night waiting for the
express from Portland with the news of Clay's
election. 1t had been arranged that the yawn-
ing, sleepy wings of Augusta should be noti-
fed of the arrival of the express in Hallowel,
by the roar of -Bach's gun, terrible loud
speaking piece. Well, they waited and wait
ed-no express came, and midnight was wear
ing away. AT last, a farmer in a wagon rode
through Hallowell at prodigious speed, post
haste for DR.. Hubbard, on account of an in
teresting little domestic matter common to all
well regul lated families. That was enough
Without waiting to see him turn up Winthrop
street, or find out how the first returns stood,
the match was applied, and Bach's gun roared
GU: of bed all of federalism in the country for
miles around. A vast amount of gunpowder
was consumed on account of "Clay the Presi-
dent" and hundreds of people were. hoarse in
the morning from the effects of their wild huz-
zas. The following day, sufficient returns were
received to demonstrate to dead certainty the
election of JAMES X. Polk, of Tennessee. AS
we stated that was dreadful mistake
Whiggery was down in the mouth at the idea
of being up all night firing democratic thunder :,
Our opinion is that, the meditated hundred
guns spoken of BY the Age above, will receive
demonstration strong, by the turning up of the
future, to be tAa'ader pretty much of the same
SORT.
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Committee
NEW VOLUME.
Arrangements
Our Course.

With the present number of the Eastern
Times we commence the seventh volume. 1t
is a fit occasion to hold kind of definitve talk
with our readers.
Our leading object, since the paper came in
TO our hands, has been to make it in reality
what it Processes to be, true exponent of dem
ocratic principles and an unfinching advocate
of democratic nsages. In addition, we have
endeavored to make the Times valuable fam
lily newspaper; and in furtherance of that OBJ
ject, have been careful 10 place before our
readers, from week TO week, such matter as
shall exert wholesome moral influence, not
only in the family circle, but among all classes
of our readers. The leading object of our eff
fort, however, is that first named, and upon
which we now wish 10 speak.
We were born, nursed and bred demo-
crat; an independent, fearless, stubborn demo-
crat. We never have been and never will be
under pledges to faction; and the selfish inter-
ests of individuals that come up and hazard the
prosperity and success of the entire party, will
be likely 10 get from US, ever, a stern and
ready rebuke. The Times is under our con-
troll, and will continue to be while in our hands.
We want this declaration, drawn out in its
fullest length, and widened to iis broadcast d.
are to be driven from that position, the fire of
ambitious wrath must CLEAN up around us with
terrible potency.
The kind of democracy we hold TO, is the
People IS DEMOCRACY, the same that was ex-
emplfed in the life of Thomas JEFFERSON and
bore repealingsin the matchless and patriotic
administration of ANDREW JACKSON. As it
was then, so now; as those venerated patriots
understood democracy, so we understand it
democracy comes from the people-it is the
PEOPLES willard the power that in,erposes
and claims for clique intently at work against
the success of the whole, and risking impor-
tant consequences on the morn of important
events, is a:power belonging 10 the enemy,
having its inception in the corrupt and disor-
ganiziug heart of old fashioned federalism. AS
in all good causes, democracy has more TO fear
from within than from without Faction
sometimes starts up and claims an endorsement
OF particular movements as the peoples choice
The leaders ought to be watched Are they
honest! Are they at work for the good of The
party-East, West, North and Soulh-or for
SELF Here is a test Are they ready to
sacrifice in the hour of trial the great interest
OF the democratic party as WHOLE and steal
thily play, directly or indirectly, into the hands
Of the common eaemya If SO, they are enc
mics in Disguise /; and the sooner. the cloak of
hypocracy is stripped of; HE better. : -.
We 60 for, in-the language :ofAhe Baltimore
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C. The wings have already begun the
didales for President and Vice President. Be-
fore the nomination, they took the testimony
of Gen. Scott in relation to Gen. Pierce, and
treated him as statesman and patriot
Now, they call him third rate lawyer, cow
ard, a drunkard-he never was in a battle in
Mexico, and tainted in view of it. The same
game of detraction was played off on jackson,
and latterly upon Mr.. Polk. All we have TO
say, is, look out for ,ohig .falsehoods. Demo
Gratis have seen enough of them, to know that
wing story resembles very much a whig
principle, having no foundation. You might
as well attempt to hold them to either as to
hold pig by his tail.
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G. O N G R E S s
TUESDAY, June Is

TUESDAY, June 10.
Senate.-On motion of Mr.. Seward The
Senate took up the joint resolution directing
The completion or q steamer for harbor de-
fence, according to contract with Robert l..
Stevens
The question was taken and the resolution
was ordered 10 be ensrossed-ayes 26, nays
not counted.
The House bill providing additional pen-
allies for arson in the District Of Columbia.
was taken up and passed, and the Senate
adjourned ill Saturday. .-
House.--The Speaker laid before the
House message from The President Of the
Unlled States, on the subject of disturban.
ces on the Rio Grande, and recommending
legislation, the better 10 carry out treaty OBJ
legations with Mexico, and protect inhabi-
tants OF the United States on that frontier
referred 10 the COMMITTEES on Military At
fairs. a
The House proceeded to the consideration
of The California branch mint bill. ~
Mr.. Marshall of California, said he and
his colleague were opposed TO this seignior.
age amendment, and expressed the hone that
i would be voted down. House adiourned
till Friday.
p MONDAY, June 81.
Senate.-There was barely quorum pre-.
sent. #t, at.. t-al,,
The Chair presented report from the
Secretary Of the Navy, giving information
relative TO the National Almanac, and cali
ing attention to the subject. . alans 9aga
A number of petitions and bills from the
House were referred TO the appropriate Com
mittees.
The general bill relating to the Salt
Spring land in Michigan was passed. The
Senate then adjourned. sa.sts
House-After the reading Of the journal,
Mr.. Allison Of Pennsylvania moved that The
called and the motion was decided in the
affirmative. a.ai a =.
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iI@ We published the name of Jonathan
II. Fuller, as elector, chosen by the Conven-
ton at Thomaston on the 25th of May, at the
request of the delegates of that Convention
Joseph Hewett, Esq, of Rockland, was nomi.
mated at the other Convention. We do not
pretend to say which of these two gentlemen is
the properly chosen candidate. With this we
have nothing to do. We understand there is
prospect of an amicable arrangement of the
matter soon. We hope it will be so. We on
ly wish and intend to publish the names of
those candidates for electors. regularly chosen
by the Convention and will do SO. We do not
take sides with either division. We want no
division-there must be none. Inasmuch as
we complied with request to publish the
name of Mr.. Fuller, we comply with similar
request and insert the name of Mr.. Hewitt
Let the democracy settle it. We know they
will do it. l.ir ,71ibI r sag, s's. .f.tlar
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" How we Apples swim ~

The following is the Post Masters opinion
OF himself written and published in the last
Mirror. Read it all manhindH A second
Lord Timothy Dexter, (almosD is amongst US.
Really the olden times of "warming pans
speculatons-mock royalty and kingly robes
are about to be revived. Read what have
done. II say have done it,
"We nevertheless are vain enough TO con-
clude that we have said some things worthy of
commentator, and feel melted thereby to
greater efforts in our labOrs."
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forever! Every youthful smile, every warm
grasp Of the hand, every token Of kindness !
have received from You and your kind parents,
every flow Of joy and of happiness you have
strown in my pathway, rushes with double
force 70 my memory, and will sink deep into
my heart Nelson A. Wrsr.
Bath, June 26, 1852
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81 There was goodly number of sour
looks and wry faces in this city, when the tel
graph announced Scotl's nomination-particu-
larly with the office holders. They feel awful
ly bad. Our wing merchants don't relish the
dose. We heard one whig ship owner ask
another what he thought of the nomination.
His reply was-"I think Pierce will be elected :"
His prediction will be verified. aa
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81 The July number of Graham's Magazine
has made its appearance upon our table, 'brim'
full as usual, with a grea. variety of reading
matter. For sale by Sawyer & Magoun.
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o. MEssRs. PAGE & Co, of Hallowell,
supply soda for most all of the soda fountains
on the Kennebeo. All the fountains in this
city, we believe, are filled at the establishment
of this enterprising firm. They manufacture
an excellent article, and their syrups are Of the
very incest quality. aa fll las r1og iaaasi la
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The Times for the Campaign!

Will not our friends throughout the County
give US their aid in circulating the documents!
1t is very important that democratic papers
should be-: extensively circulated during the
campaign, and we trust we shall have the CO.
operation of the party in swelling our list.
Persons sending US six subscribers, with the
money, shall receive a copy gratis. ...
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|. 7: II. RUSSELL Esq, Of Boston. has been en-
tgagsd to deliver shas olaioaa for the..Fonrth Of
July Celebration in this city. :-s. =. 81