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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Curiosity of Animals.

In conversation with gentleman who had
crossed the plains to California, he Informed
us OF the curious mode of shooting the ante
lope. His party had often tried to shoot one
nut they were SO timorous they never could get
within shooting distance of them. They me,
party in which there was United States
otflcer, and 10 him mentioned the dificul,v of
getting shot at an antelope. Oh, saws he !,
is the most easy thing in the world will
snow You how to do it. Next day thew saw
troop of antelopes, and the United States ofF;-
Ger approached as near as he thought was nrn-
dent, before they would take flight: he then
iald down on the ground, waved handker-
chief, and made some antic s,In.amen,s Tho
ahtelopes navrng unelr bump of CURIOSITY excl
ted, approached gradually nearer and nearer to
see the row, until they were within thirty
rods, when bang went the rifle and down came
fine buck. By maneuvering in this manner
with troop of antelopes, the party never af-
forwards had much trouble in allnrinp them
within the range of the deadly American rifle.
Scientific American.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Boston Locomotives.

The Boston Locomotive Works, Harrison
Avenue, have just completed six powerful
locomotives for she Terre Haute and Rich
mond Railroad. They are named the Dur
lin Poney,' noosier Poney,' Illinois, Bos-
ton.' Kentucky and Ohio and will be
taken to Buffalo and thence across the lakes.
One ofthe locomotives built al Wilmarii's
Union Works, South Boston, for The Hudson
River Railroad, attained OH Saturday last,
probably The greatest speed ever made in
,nis " country. LIS running time from New
Iork 10 Albany was tWo hours and .ffty-
seoea n'nutes, speed Of about SO miles per
hour.
AT Souther's Globe Works, South Boston,
nhe twenty ton locomotive has Just been
completed called the Bartholomew and is
a first class engine.
Al the same establishment there has lust
been built liliPut engine, called The Van
kee, weighing hut six tons 1t is constrpc-
TED IN the most simple manner possible with
water tanks hung under the boiler. between
the drivers, which are bu, two feet in diane.
Ter. 1t Is intended for the Great Western
Railroad, Canada, leading from Niagara
Fall 10 Detroit, and is the first locomo,iye
placed on TINT road. There are now four
large excavators used in constructing that
road, and another is about to he built al the
Globe Works. This lilpu; is intended as
a gravel engine TO remove what the excaya-
tors throw out. LEt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Turning the Tables.

Railroad companies have frequently been
sued for damages on account of cattle being
killed on the track by the railroad train. Such
suits have recently, however, been decided in
favor of the company, as the owner of cattle
has no right to endanger the property of the
company, or the lives of the passengers, by al
lowing his cattle to run loose. In Montreal
suit of this kind was brought, few days ago,
when the court took still stronger grounds
that the owner of the cattle was trespasser
himself, dismissed his suit, and sustained
claim by the campany for damages. This is
no doubt a just decision. A railroad company
however liable for its own careessness, or that
of its agents, should not be held liable for the
careessness or stubbornness Of other people,
over whose acts they have no control. In the
event of personal injury to passengers by a
collision, under the circumstances alluded to,
would not the injured persons have claims for
damages against the cattle owner !-PhiLadel-
phia Ledger.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

CONSUMPTION OF CoFEEE IN THE UNITED
STATEs.-lt appears by an article in Hunts
Merchants Magazine for July thar the coffee
consumed in the United States during the
year 1851 amounted to iEe enormous sum
OF one hundred and fouy-nne million pounds.
OF this amount, 107 millions is from Brazil,
and the bulance from Cuba, ST. Domingo,
and Java The average consumption in 1921
was Ia rounds per head for each inhabit-
ant; in 1880 il increased TO three pounds,
in 1910 10 5 34 pounds, and in 1850 TO 6 IA
pounds. The increased consumption OF cof-
fee in Europe is also very great, but by no
means equal TO that of the United States. In
1850 the latter, with population Of % mill
lions, consumed in round numbers one hun
dred and forty-nine million pounds, while
Great Britain, with population of 30 mill
lions, consumed only about one third Of that
amount. The consequence of this gradual
increase of The trade has been attended with
the usual consequences, VIZ: correspond
ing decrease in the price. III 1921 the aver
are price was twenty cents per pound; in
1851 il was only cents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
The Will and the Wav.

William Cobbett gives the following account
OF the circumstances under which he studied
grammar
learned grammar when | was a private
soldier on the pay of sixpence day. The
edge of my berth, or that of my guard-bed.
was my seat to study in; my knapsack was my
bookcase, and bit of board living in nv Ian
was my writing table. | had no money TO
purchase candles or oil; in winter, it was rare
ly that | could get any light but that of the
fire, and only my turn even of that To buy
pen or piece of paper, I was compelled to fore
60 some portion of food, though in state of
half-starvation. had not moment of time [
could call my own and had to read and write
amid the talking, laughing, singing, whstling
and bawling of at least half score Of the mos,
thoughtless of men, and that too, in the hours
of their freedom from all control. And say,
if under these circumstances, could encoun-
ter and overcome the task, is therc-can there
be, in the whole world, youth who can find
an excuse for the non-perlormance =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

SOCIAL HlNTs.-When see Young man
the nature of whose business imperiously
den:apds all his attention, lettering about
PnbiIc houses, spending his time and money.
and what is OF as much, if not more conse, !,
amsnnrehs aelnn h his respectable standing in society.
ship he will be on The lee shore, and among
the heakers.
When | see young married people launcIs
ing out INTO great exiravagances. beyond what
their pecunlary affairs will admit, then sey
10 myself you had better haul aft, and run
closer to The wind or you will soon have to
make losing stretch 10 get to windward
again.
When | see parents ndulgng their chill
dren IN everything their youthful fancies
prompt them 10 desire, then say to myself,
your children will soon he your mastsr,'
and 1t is probable, should they come 10 ma
turity, they will be n cause of trouble to you
in your cd age, and by their improper con-
ducI, bring down your gray hairs with sor-
sow to the grave.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
EASTERN TIMES.
The Secret Out.

The cause of Greeleys disappointment al
the free soil nomination of Hale for the Presi-
dency, were the unsuccessful efforts of the
Scottites to procure the nomination of Mr.
Chase. If they had succeeded, it was supposed
Chase, being democratic free soier and popu-
lar man in Ohio, would have distracted SO
much from the Democratic vote in that State
as to make Ohio safe for Scott The plan
failed, and now Greeley thinks Scott's chances
in Ohio are below par. Mr.. Wiley, of the
Portland Inquirer, who was at Pittsburgh, lets
out the secret of Greeley's disappointment as
follows -
The fact was Greeley and his co-workers
had labored hard to defeat Mr. Hale's nomina-
tion, and have some one taken up who would
not unite the party, especially in Ohio. then
make rush for Scott and carry eff the spoils
Hundreds ,oere at PITTSBURGH for that purpose,
but not the slightest impression could they
make on the integrity there assembled; and be-
cause their plot failed they now whine and
charge the convention with being controlled
by loco-focos!'
The Saco Democrat says, on the same sub
lect - I4
The WHIGs DIsApPoINTED.-The Portland
Advertiser of Saturday last contains an indg-
nant article of about two columns in length.
concerning the free soil presidential nomina-
tion. 1t is offended at the nomination of Hale,
because the nomination of some other man pouM
hare bettered the chance of Scott'S election. 1t
also complains that Hale's wishes were disre
garded, and his nomination effected against his
express declination. 1t must be apparent to
every discerning politician, says the Adverti-
ser, that Mr.. Hale desires that Scott may be
elected and Pierce defeated and he desired
the nomination of Senator Chase, of Ohio, as
means to bring about this result But Mr..
Chase and other free soilers did not see fit to
make nomination with primary reference to
improving the desperate chance of the whig
nominee And thereat the federal press is
very indignant. We advise our federal friends
to keep cool uader this little disappointment,
for they must bear greater in November.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

From ATHENS. The Athens correspon-
dent Of The Journal of Commerce under date
Of July 9th, announces rhe arrival of the
frigate Cumberland, am. says her arrival has
produced quite sensation. The officers of
tile frisate have commented themselves very
much by their courteous ard correct deport-
ment; and Commodore Strngham, TO his
honor, has shown a strict regard for Tenn
perance, and for the Sabbath declining to
make visits Of ceremony or 10 fire saIuIes on
the Sabbath. I he STEAMER San .Iacinlo was
mon'enlarily expected at Alhegs, with Mr..
Marsh on beard. TO investigate DR.. Kings at-
fairs. The writer adds 81 hope all will re-
suit for the best but if The American Gov
ernmenl makes demands, in respect 10 both
the trial OF DR.. X. and his land, which he has
so long been prevented from using, ! am
afraid there will be much otstinacy, and ev-
cry effort to evade, on the part of the Greek
government
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
The Hillsborough Gathering.

Thursday was proud day for the New
Hampshire democracy. They gathered
from the workshops, The farms, the varied
heids of labor, and gave truly glorious wei
come conn, TO their friends who came from abroad.
Inc latter speak in glowing terms of the hos
Plaii'y oil the Granite State. The day was
giotious one, and as the multitude gath
ered ABOUT the great platform, and az the
souhu on rankin PIERCE, the shout upon
shout OF welcome went up, The scene was an
inspiring one. That was v,ndica,ion enouoh
of the absurd and wanton charges tha, an
inscriptions warfare is invenlng and cir.
cuating. 1t was the tribute from the old
homestead, from those who have known.
loved and honored him from his boybood
days, and who. regard even the suggestion
that there is stain on his character as IL
bel on as fair and honorably won reputation
as public man can furnish. 1t was noble
sight.
The sentiments were worthy of the occa-
sion-earnesl, sound, conciliatory, and yet
faithful to the Baltimore platform and to the
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Acknowledging the Corn.

1t was very hard for Englshmen to con-
cede the superiority of American over Brit
ish steamships Of which they had reason TO
be proud. yet though long delayed, here it
is. Tie London Times of the 9th inst, has
the following:
1.-THE truth must be iold-ihe British
steamships have been beaten, and the most
rapid passages ever achieved between the
old and new world have been accomplished
by the American steamships. None but an
American steamship p has ever yet run from
Liverpool to New York and rice versa, ia less
Than 10 days. The average passages of the
Asia and Africa may, perhaps, nearly equal
those of the Pacific, Baltic, and Arctic of the
Collins line, but the Americans have
achieved the positive victory in speed, their
sIeamers-tle Pacific, Baluc, and Arctic
having made the heeesl voyages. On the
part of The Americans the contest has been
carried on at vast cost, and additional grants
from Congress ostensiby for the mail ser.
vice, but in reality from The national spirit
of rivalry, have only recently bcen obtained
10 prevent the project from perisIling hv rea-
son of an enormous Inequality between re-
ceipis and expenditures. On the part of the
British, while heavy amounts have been
paid by the Exchequer, and large profit
has been made by the contractors, the
Messrs. Cunard, the defeat has been accept
ed only to renew the attempt in the hope
and expectation of future and eventual suc-
cess"
The new steamer Persia, now getting
ready for sea, for the Cunard line, may turn
the tables on US !; SO Americans will evince
their discretion by not 'hol:ering until out Of
the woods Her trial trip is looked forward
20 with interest, as her cylinders are the
largest l03 inches) ever put in a steamship.
IN. Y. Jour. of Commerce.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Love in a Printing @ce.

One day little blue-eyed, sauy looking
creature of sixteen summers, name Mary, ex-
pressed desire 10 visit printiig Office
Gar thought |, what a chance Love in
printing office, Ell.
Well, Mary came 10 the officeand | ex-
planned TO her the use of the varjus imple.
ments of the black art-the roller, he ink, the
stand, and the boxes of A. b. C's took an
opportunity to snatch her pretty littk hand and
she drew 1t back, knocking stick of matter
into pi. Il must have "A kiss for tlrt,' said |,
and at ii went. | managed 10 twit my arm
around her waist, and in struggle b free her
self, she upset galley of editorial but OBJ
tained the kiss. By Saint Paul, it was a
sweet one-and the little witch bore it like a
martyr-she never screamed once but as
raised my lips from hers, she gavene a box
on the ear that made me see more tars than
ever did Herschel through the big leescope.-
Somewhat nettled, and with my cirek smart
Ing with pain, again seized her wait, SAYING,
If you don't like it, just take back lh kiss
AS she jerked herself from my rms, her
foot struck the lye-pot, and over it went An
other galley of editorial was sprinkhd on the
floor, and in her efforts to reach the loor, her
foot slipped and she fell, and her hard stuck
up TO the elbow in the ink-keg. She slowly
drew it forth from the keg, dripping with ink,
and asked me what use | made of the tar. To
nay surprise she seemed rather pleased than
angry-but there was lurking devil in her
eye, that told me there was mischief afloat.-
AS | stood surveying the black covering of her
hand, she raised it on high, and brought it
down 'kerslap' upon my cheek Before
could recover from my surprise, the same little
hand again descended, and left its inky inl-
print on my other cheek.
Why. Mary, what are you aboutl'
| think you told me you rolled ink on the
face of the form,' Said she, and again her hand
lit upon my face, taking broad slap in the
very middle of my countenance, and most wo-
fully bedaubed my eyes. With light step
and merry peal of laughter, she skipped
through the door. She turned back when be-
yond my reach, and with her roguish face
peeplng in at the doorway, said
say, Charley, what kind of roller does
my hand make!'
You take too much ink said |.
Ha ! ha! well good bye, Charley; that's
my impression ha hal'
| went TO the glass and surveyed myself for
moment, and | do believe would have
passed for Guinea negro without the slight
est difficulty.
And so, said | to myself this is love in a
printing office! The devil fly away with such
love-
The next morning, when the editor came to
the office, 4 rather calculate he found things
little topsy-turvY. However, that made no
difference to me, for l 'mizzled' long before
DAYLIGHT
l bore marks of the scene for many day,
and now, whenever see lady enter print
ing office, | think of little Mary, and keep my
eye on the ink-keg; and though she was as
beautiful as Hebe, would not touch her with
ten foot pole.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

BEWARE OF MAN TRAPs. The Supreme
Court of Connecticut has decided that cores
pondence in writing between a marrageble fe
male and an unmarried man, is presumutive
evidence Of an engagement The Judge says:
That an engagement exists, or an offer has
been made and accepted, where correspon-
dence takes place between such parties as are
described in the case, is, we think, in accord
ance with general experience, which is one Of
the usual and most satisfactory tests of human
evidence; and, although when taken alone and
disconnected from other facts, it may not be so
strong as some evidence that might be suggest
ed, yet we hold it competent to be submitted
TO jury, and from ,rhich they may find
promise to marry, if the evidence satisfies them
of the fact.
Bachelors and cousins should beware Of
committing themselves.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
VOL. VII.
From the Pilot (Catholic) Aug. IA.
Gen. Pierce and the Catholics.

| We hoped, last week, that we had heard
the last of the cries which interested par,isans
had raised against the democratic candidate, in
consequence Of the refusal of his native state
to amend the local constitution in such a way
as to admit Catholics to State offices in New
Hampshire. We supposed that we had said
enough, and more than enough to convince our
two hundred Thousand readers that, if New
Hampshire have constitution which excludes
Roman Catholics from certain offices, Gen.
Pierce is not at all responsible for that state of
things. Our articles on this subject, summed
up, present the following result. Gen. Pierce,
from the beginning OF his career as public
man, has exerted all his influence in favor of
amending the constitution so as TO expunge the
obnoxious clauses which require that certain
Offices shall be held only by Protestants He,
and the late Judge Woodbury., succeeded in
procuring State convention, three years ago,
for the purpose of revising this constitution.
He was the presiding officer, and all, or nearly
all, the members returned by the people for the
convention were democrats. When the art-
cles concerning catholics came up for consider
alton, Judge Woodbury. made mastery speech
in favor of amending them, which was publish
ed in the Pilot, and Gen. Pierce also delivered
powerful argument on the same side, leaving
the chair for this very purpose. This speech
was published in our paper not long since. At
that time, he no more expected the nomination
than we did. The vote for amending the con-
stitution, in this respect, was unanimous, or
nearly so. So it is clear that the leaders and
representatives of the democratic party in New
Hampshire were generally in favor of striking
from the Constitution the clauses respecting
Catholics, and then strongly recommended the
people to approve, by their votes at the prima-
ry elections, the amendments made by their
delegates. SO far, neither the leaders of the
democratic party, nor Gen. Pierce, deserve any
blame-on the contrary they merit praise, and
if the convention passed the amendment in IA
vor of the catholics, the praise is due to Wood
bury and Pierce. who labored zealously TO bring
about that result.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

ADVERTISING. 1t is sometimes supposed
by those not acquainted with facts, that
newspaper readers do not generally notice
advertisements. Now and then some mis-
take occurring shows the fact 10 be differ
ent. The other day, by n typographical
bunder, we made merchant offer silks for
II 2 cts. yard, when it should have been
81 q and no less than duty- four persons
called OIL the succeeding day, to examine and
purchase those silks. If a man wants Gus
tom, let him advertise and he will have it,
If he has money enough, and don't want
trade-keeps store merely to have place
for himself and other loafers-Iet him keep
out Of the newspapers and he NOT have his
repose disturbed.-Ne7U6urypo Union.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

DESTRUCTION OF SELKIRK BY Flood
A letter received at ST. PauFs, Minnesota,
announces the utter ruin of the Selkirk set
tlement on the Red River ofthe North, by
terrible freshet. The flood began on the 2d
of May and continued to the 25Ih The col
ony Tor twenty-five miles in length and from
four TO six miles in width, has been inundat-
ed, and crops, harms, cattle, horses, dwelling
houses es-everything-the fruits of twenty
six years Of industry-has been swept away.
involving a loss ofnearly or quite million
of dollars. The interesting, intelligent and
exemplary colony was founded by Earl Sell
kirk, some forty years years ago, and was
composed chiefly OF Scotch The Earl ex-
pended large sums Of money on it, and it at
length became a thriving settlement. The
readers OF the Traveller will remember a
long and interesting account of this settle
ment published by US year or more since.
This is the second time the colony has been
devastated by floods. 1t is said TO to be just
twenty-six years, within one day, since it
was visited by similar food.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

Two SHARrs. An old man picked up half
dollar in the street.
sOld man, that's mine,' said a keen-loeking
rascal, so hand it over
DID yours have hole in it (? asked the old
man.
Yes replied the other, smartly. 4.
Then it is not thine, mildly replied the old
man, thee must learn to be little sharper,
next time, my boy.
A fellow stole wood saw, and on trial told
the Judge he only took it in joke.
.How far did you carry it J asked the Judge.
1.-TWO miles answered the prisoner.
That's carrying the joke too far remarked
the Judge, and the prisoner was committed for
further examination. ..4F M.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

The Albany Register reminds The public that
there is a mode by which officers and owners
of steam vessels and other public conveyances,
can be punished for such conduct as caused
the loss of the Atlantic and Henry Clay, as
follows
By Chapter 45O of the laws Of 1917, as
amended by chap. 256 of the laws of 1919, an
action may be maintained against any person or
corporation for damages in consequence of The
death Of any person caused by any wrongful
act, neglect or default, which would have JUS
titled an action by the party injured, if death
had not ensued Such action may be brought
by the personal representatives Of the deceased
(his administralors) for the benefit Of his
widow or next Of kin, within two years of the
time of the injury, but the recovery may not
exceed $4,000 in any one suit.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

Dr.. JOHNSON ON LIARS. Even the robber
and cut-throat have their followers, who admire
their address and intrepidty, their stratagems
of rapine and fidelity to the gang. The liar.
and snly the liar, is invariably and universally
despised, abandoned and disowned; he has no
domestic consultations which he can oppose TO
the censures OF mankind; he can retire to no
fraternity where his crimes may stand in place
of virtues, but is given to the Kisses of the mul-
,itude, without friend and without an apollo
gist. ----------- d.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

A respectable tradesman, with large fam
lily, having sustained a serious loss of proper
ty by the failure of some relations, for whom
he had become security, was asked by friend
(afier he had pulled through his liabilities)
what means ne had adopted to surmonnt diff
cultes which would have crushed the spirits
and damped the energies of ninety-nine out OF
a hundred. BY two very simple expedients,,
was the reply 'one was to sell my horse ana
gig and the other was to buy two new aprons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

deep, ignite them with handful of straw, and
then warm themselves at them. These holes
from which gas issues the Chinese call Hong
tsing, literally fire-wels
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

'Pic-nic,' Moonlight Railroad, aud 'Har-
Dor Excursions, on cheap scale, are just now
all the go