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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25
For the Eastern Times,

Mr.. EDITOR In discoursing upon the dan
gerous political evils resulting from the infu-
ences brought to bear upon the votes of nat
uralized citizens, the editor of the Bath Mirror
pretends to give the substance of conversation
which occurred at the City Hall, on the ID inst.
He seems terribly distressed now; but 1 would
like to ask him through your journal, what
kind of influences were brought to bear upon
those he accompanied to Augusta and what
were the influences brought to bear upon one
of the number on the occasion referred 10, to
make him vote the wing ticket, when the fact
is he had not been in the country six months
The intelligent Irishman," to which he al
ludes, is not an Irishman, and the conversation
was upon the wickedness of the individual in
question perjuring himself for the sake OF
pleasing some of the whig politicians by voting
for Scott. He says-"The blame does not al.
together rest upon the shoulders of the demo-
Gratis, and we might perhaps say that the wings
are as often gail,y as their opponents" Fo,
my part, believe he is right in his judgment
surprising him to know more about ,chig in.
fuence than any other, and with this lie,
him drop. t
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Narrow Escape.

The regular afternoon train from Portland,
or the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth R. II.
on Thursday 1lth, about 5 o'clock, ran over
an OK I'D Elliot about 1-2 miles from this
city, throwing the four hind wheels of the
forward passenger car off from the track
The engine was not thrown off, and the train
proceeded for about thirty or forty rods at
its usual speed, the engineer not being aware
ofthe accident until apprised Of it by the con-
ductUr's bell. The passengers in the mean
time, were not in the most comfortable state
of mind, MS the cars went bouncing along,
over the sleepers, nearly throwing them off
their seats. A few ran TO the car doors,
among them one lady with an infant in her
arms. who was probably prevented from
throwing herself from the platform by gen
tleman, but the majority remained quite cool.
Mr.. Alderman the conductor, exhibited COM
mendable presence of mind, and caused the
train TO be stopped, as it seemed to us, just
in season to prevent consequences of more
serious character. No one was injured in
the slightest degree,-the passengers were
huddied into the mail and baggage cars, and
reached Portsmouth about an half hour be-
hind time, all in a mood of mind befitting
Thanksgiving Day. The accident happened
just as the train had crossed a cnlverl in the
road, "a most fortunate circumstance. Ii
was estimated that one fourth of The sleepers
from the place where The OK lay TO where
The train was stopped, was broken off entire
lY. The President of the Corporation and
the Road Master were upon the train, and ar
fragments were speedily made 10 put mat
tiers right.--Portsmouth Gazette.
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Trouble Ahead.

While portion of our whig contemporaries
take defeat with exceeding good nature, and
think the administration of Frank Pierce will
not be SO great calamity after all, as they
\ Imagined before election, others see nothing
ahead bat troubles of gigantic dimensions
The latter class roll up the white of their eyes
draw long sigh and talk Responding OF agrari-
| anism the radical loco focoism of the Demo-
cratic Review, aggressions upon Cuba and the
Sandwich Islands, war with European powers
and public and individual immortality In gen.
! eral. They have an inveterate horror of the
!" Young Democracy" which in their opinion is
to guide the country under the new admins
.tration. Many of the pious wings seem to have
lost all confidence in a experimenting Provi-
dence, and if they pray as they talk, the DEM
hope for in the way of answers to their prayers.
This is nothing new. 1t was prophesied of
Thomas Jefferson that he would "burn all the
Bibles" and of Andrew Jackson that he would
do great many extravagant things. The pur-
chase of Louisiana was regarded as a more di-
abolical affair than the contemplated purchase
of Cuba. 1t was prophesieG in later days that
the annexation of Texas would involve US in
war with England, and we had the benei: of
whig hopes that our soldiers would find "hos-
pitable graves" in the republic of Mexico
Yet these grea: national enterprises, the pur-
chase of Louisiana, the annexation of Texas
and the war with Mexico were successfully
and triumphantly carried through. And we
believe every national enterprise having its
origin in the democratic party, has been brought
by democratic foresight and guidance to results
redounding to the honor and welfare of the
country.
Then our whig friends may forego their
prophesies of ruin in their present disappointed
and disconsolate condition, and wipe away their
tears. They had better make up their minds
to submit with good grace to what cannot be
helped. Away with signs and groans and Bit
ter tears. Learn to adapt yourselves to a
change of circumstances. You who expected
a little moral and religious heaven below if you
could elect Gen. Winfield Scott, take hold and
pray for the success of the administration of
of Pierce and King and the prosperity of the
country and although the democracy has
never had any evidence of assistance from whig
prayers, the prayer of Pharisee even, sounds
better than curse.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

AccUMULAT1vE EVIDENCE IN THE NATrcK
MURDER CAsE.-In relation to the bloody shirt
found in the woods of Natick and supposed
to belong to Casey, the alleged murderer Of Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor, we learn,-says the Boston
TravelIer,-that it has been shown to the per-
son who made it, and she Identifies it as be-
longing 10 Casey by certain patches which she
pnt upon it. Thus in this at first mysterious
murder case fact after fact comes to light, and
there is now a fair prospect, that though the
dying woman could not speak out, accumulating
circumstances will point as certainly to the
guilty perpetrator of one of the foulest muir
ders ever known in Massachusetts.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

GRAHAM's MAGAzINE.-The December No. OF
this popular magazine closes the volume The
publisher has, during the year about closing,
furnished his readers monthly with 112 pages
of literary matter from the pens of our first
writer's beautifully embellished and illustrated
with steel and wood engravings. A new vol
ume commences with the January No., and
superior inducements are held on, by the pub
Usher to subscribers. Graham will be sent
with the Lady's Book for 81. The postage on
either is but cents a number.
GRAHAM is the prince of magazine publish
ers, and performs all he promises. For sale at
Sawyer s Magoun.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

A BEAUTIFUL MISS IN MALE ATTIRE.-About
a week since, smart looking lad, in appear
ance, entered the extensive clothing warehouse
of Simmons & Co.. Water street, Boston, and
applied for employment. The intelligent, hon
est look of the applicant instantly procured a
favorable answer, and the supposed lad was set
to work folding and packing goods, filing pa
pers. &c., and remained in such employment,
boarding at quiet house at the north end.
until Friday, when the pretty lad acknowledged
herself lass of eighteen. She is the daughter
of an official, and excellent gentleman of New
York city, and was induced to leave her faith
er's house by one whom she loved but who has
abandoned her. Being left alone, she sought
employment as above.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

OFFICE SEEKERs.--The Democrats don't mean
that any of the offices in this town shall 60 a
begging. There are no less than eight or ten
candidates for the post office, and as many for
the Observation-Disclosures Signal.
The anxiety displayed by some of the wing
prints, of which the above is specimen, re-
minds us of story we heard in our youth.
which ran something in this wise A farmer
and his son were busily engaged hoeing corn.
The day was lowry, and the son. who did not
like hoeing any too well, was revolving in his
mind the expediency Of dropping the hoe, and
" going fishing" He had thought upon the
subject some time. when, all on q sudden he
broke out, Father did you know the fish
would bite now ;" H u.7.s .....
T. "Well, WE'LL" said the old man, "attend
to your work, the, fishes won't bite you" :
Don't alarm yourselves, gentlemen, about
the offices; these things. will be attended to
without your assistance
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

THE LoBos ISLAND DIFFICULTIES SET
TIED. The Washington correspondent OF
the Herald writes as follows THE diff
cullies between this government and Peru
on account of the Lobos Island transaction
was finally adjusted to-day by the represent
tatlves of the respective governments, Mr.
Everett, Secretary Of State, and the Peruvian
Minister.
This result was brought about by satIsfac-
tory proofs being furnished to our Govern
ment by the Peruvian Minister, that Peru
exercised acts of sovereignty over The Lobos
Islands for several years previous to the time
claimed by this Government. This being
demonstrated, the position assumed by Mr.
Webster was receded from.
further learn that on adjustment of the
difficulty, Peru has agreed to extend such ia
cilities TO vessels which have proceeded to
the Lobos Islands, as TO secure them from
loss."
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New PRINTING Pass. The Lowell Cour-

New PRINTING Press. The Lowell Cour-
Ter gives an account Of a new printing press
now in operation in that city, which it is
thought will prove valuable to the 'fratern-
ty.' The general principles of the new
press were originated by Mr.. Abram Keecb,
practical printer. Its main advantage over
other presses is said to be its cheapness, and
it is thought if larger machine works as
well as the small one does now, that great
benefit will be reaped by large class Of
printers who hare hitherto been excluded
from the benefits of power presses on &C.
count Of their great cost. The following i.
brief description Of the machinery:
The method Of operating different from
the Adams press is that the nppers are ro-
tary, being carried round the platen by a
chain geared upon pullies there being two
pairs, by which means, impressions are Civ
en- as fast as the rollers are driven across the
form one way-one nipper taking in sheet
while the other is carrying out the first on
the opposite side The sheet. after being
printed, is carried by the npper over 1y
and thrown off, without any belting or bel
lows arrangement. The Impressions are
given by The moving up Of the bed Of the
press, operated by The common toggle. joint,
while the lever which drives up The togge is
shipped from one pin or driver in The side
of the main shaft gear, to another on the op-
poslie side. A stationary frisket keeps The
sheet from dropping upon the linking rollers.
The nippers are simple clamp fingers, ope-
oted by spiral wire spring."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

AN INCIDENT AT THE PoLLs-On Tues
day, patriotic lrishman, little under the
influence of'Old Rye after depositing his
vote, espied the contribution box for the
Washington Monument, and in the gener-
osity of his heart took out the contents OF his
pocket book $45, and deposited the whole
amount in the box. His wife came to the
polls, few hours afterwards, and made such
a representation Of her circumstances tina,
the Judge Of the election humanely return ed
her $40 Of the money deposited by her over
generous husband Cincinnati Gdzetfs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

q Wonder if the wing politician of this
city who gave the talk at the Tontine Hall in
Brunswick just before the election, has got over
the intense apprehensions under which he la
bored of Young America taking Cuba,
Sandwich Islands, and the rest of creation
What he little dreamed of then, and what his
eloquent appeals to the wings of Brunswick
and few spasmodic wings of Topsham, did
not 60 far to prevent, has taken place, viz,
+" Young America" has taken the ,ohig party.
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The Presidential Election.

To the mind Of the republican philanthro-
piet, the lover of his country and his race, such
an election as has just transpired must form a
five millions of people have silently spoken at
the ballot box, with no violent outbreak, no
bloody strife, and transferred the entire re-
-sponsibilities of one of the most powerful gov
ernme nts ON the earth, to- new hands. In Eu-
rope such a change in almost any nation, would
have caused rivers of blood to flow. Masses of
men would have met in fearful conflict. and
the successful aspirants for power would have
been obliged, even after victory, to entrench
themselves behind brisiling bayonets to main
tain themselves. But here, free people speak
they utter but woodland the nation bows
in silent submission. BY the potent influence
OF that word, the ruler of an empire prepares
to vacate his exalted seat, and one of the SOW
ereign mass prepares to occupy it. What
lesson does this teach of the applicability of
republican governments to the best interos,s
and highest advancement of the human r,ce
The greatest evil we have to: fear in ,;,t;s
country is intense excitements in our polit;c,l
campaigns. Blu: in the recent Presidentar
election, we have been spared even this. A
striking characteristic Of the campaign has
been the absence Of excitement. The people
never acted on such an: occasion with more
GOODNESS and Prfopfiety::: In 1870 we saw the
evils of undsss Scfssment: !, q he .cehntfys was
cohvulsed from centre. to circumfsrenee, and
the cause 0f%oral aavanceiesis wiais retarded
TO such an extent that years were required to
recover from the consequences of paraded ..ei.
der barrels" stuffed "coon skins and like 10.
lftical arguments. But the evils of that cam
paign proved salutary lesson. We have
faith to believe the people can never be made
Inaniacs again. H-s rl i,snora %. n
Democrats have reason for pride and reioic.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

A. CIRCULAR SAW RUN WITHOUT AN ARBoR.-
The New Hampshire Telegraph gives an ac-
mi C. George of that place, which is run without
an arbor, in such manner as to cut board
nearly the width of the saw. Machinists pro-
nounce the invention as invaluable, and We
hear that Mr.. John Mullay of Bangor, who is
interested in it, will soon introduce the saw in
the pine forests of Maine, where it will work a
revolution in the numbering business of that re-
zion
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

FOREIGN News. The Asia arrived nj
New York Friday, with so passengers. She
brings dates TO the 9Th. Parliament met on
the Thursday previous. ......
FRANCE. The Senate met Thursday, for
the purpose of settling the preliminnries for
the establishment OF The Empire. About all
the public know is, that ten members voted
that the people should be consulted. nj.
FouId, Minister Of State, declared that the
Government did not oppose the proposition,
which was referred to n special Commiree,
whose report would be reported on The 9th.
1t is slated in Paris as certain that the
SenaIus Consulte will declare the imperial
crown hereditary in the person Of Louis Ma
poleon and his male descendants; and in The
event of his not leaving male heirs, then in
the person of his adopted son should the
latter die childless, afterwards in the person
OF Elk. King Jerome and his family.
The King Of Sweden is so dangerously i'll
that it has been deemed necessary TO ap-
point an interim regency for Sweden and
Norway. .. ..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

FROM Mexico. New Orleans papers re-
ceived at Baltimore contain The particulars Of
the Mexican outbreak at Matamoras. 1t ap-
pears that General Cardenas, on assuming the
governorship, established an armed military
police force against which the Ayurtamiento Of
Matamoras protested. General Canales under
took 10 uphold Cardenas, but was Kissed and
hooled out of the room. He then presented
himself at the doors Of the town hall, surround
ed by military guard, and informed the mem
bers that they were all under arrest and would
be sent 10 Victoria. The willing tools Of Car
denas we're substituted for The deposed mem
bers, and upon this the National Guard crossed
the river on the American side, almost en-
masse, and after receiving arms and ammuni-
ton, recrossed the Mexican frontier and
marched towards Victoria with the intention Of
driving ont Cardenas. They were pursued by
Canales and Avalos, whereupon battle en-
sued in which the National Guard were victo-
rious driving Canales and Avalos off the field,
and capturing their arms and artillery.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH. singular and
melancholy instance of the influence Of the
feelings upon human life, has been wit
messed near this town during The week. A
female residing on Mill Creek, went home
on Tuesday afternoon and found that her
brother-in-law had severely wounded his foot
with an axe. She tainted on seeing the ex-
tent of the injury, but Immediately recover
ing, she returned to Cali on some other bust.
ness, and then went home, when she passed
by the spot where her brother-in-law had
been wounded, and the blood was lying in
clotted hemp. Her heart sank at the sight ;
she got home, but the recollection was TOO
much for her. She sank on the threshold Of
the door, and when taken up life was ex-
tinct.-Gdh (Canada) Reporter. -.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

V An able and interesting eulogy upon
Mr.. Webster, was delivered at the Winter
Street Church on Sabbath evening last, by Frof.
Hitchcock of Bowdoin College. The church
was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the
Just and happy manner in which the speaker
treated of the vast capabilities and virtues Of
the deceased statesman, was highly creditable
to the learned professor. The eulogy was lis
tened to throughout with almost breathless at
tention. .... ...>..
dirge was performed by the choir, in ad-
mirable style at the close.
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ing not only in the result but in the fact that
they have achieved the glorious victory by fair
argument and fair means. They came before
the people with a candidate unpledged to any
thing but his consistent political Character
lntelligently and coolly the people made up
their Judgment, and rendered verdict at the
polls in such manner and Of such decision.
that the true patriot of every party has reason
for joy and thanksgiving.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

ARREST OF CoUNTERFEIrERs. PhiladeL
phid, Nov. l8. Two women were arrested
ut the Theatre last night. for passing coun-
erfeit halt dollar, and from certain dew elop-
menls which they made, the police were en-
abled to arrest H. Riggin and William Sre,-
Ter, The former for passing, and the latter for
making false coin. At Stetler's house 400
counterfeit half dollars, with mould and gem
eral apparatus necessary for commissioning
coin were found. On hearing before CoT-
missioner Hazlett, both were committed
Stetler escaped on similar charge mol long
since after having been found guilty sec.
ond trial was granted ana ne was acquitted
~ ,he documents used in the trial. I tE
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

The Ten Hour LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS The
law, says the Providence Journal, will doubt
less come before the new Legislature of Massa-
chusetts. The plan is not merely to make ten
hours the limit of days work where there is
no contract, but to limit the time of labor to
ten hours in all factories and workshops which
are owned by companies incorporated by the
State; and to prohibit, under severe penalties,
any person from working more than ten hours
in any incorporated establishment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

q. We are indebted to Peleg Tallman, a
member OF the Sophomore Glass of Bowdoin
College, for neat Catalogue of the officers and
students OF that institution. There are at pres
emf connected with the college 2l7 students, as
follows Medical, Ga; Seniors, 27; Juniors,
Al; Sophomores, A Freshmen, Al.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

Some editors are great on begging just be-
fore Thanksgiving. They want a turkey or a
chicken. or something else-and one would
suppose they were the poorest class in Yankee
dom. Now, we shall make no such poverty
tricken exhibition of ourself. We expect to
pay for what we get but at the same time we
want it understood that if anybody should have
good table and good time, a democratic ed
itor who has fought. bled and conquered in
the cause, should be the man. That is all we
have to say about it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

@ They had rather high time in Ban
gor recently, on account of seizure of liquor.
The city marshal was engaged in selling liquor
when the process was resisted, the casks rolled
off the wharf, and one Of the marshal's assis-
tants knocked down. The liquor rolled into
the river but was pursued by person in boa,
and the heads knocked in and the liquor and
the river united N
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HORRIBLE DUEL. BY the Santa CIarr

HORRIBLE DUEL. BY the Santa Clara,
(Cal.) Register we are Informed Of the fol-
lowing particulars Of a duel which came off
in Santa Clara county last week, nenr Gil
roy's ranch, and which in ferociy and despe-
ration, we find no parallel for in the State.
It occurred, says The Register. between a
Mexican and native Californian, about a
game of monte, and Colts navy revolvers
were the weapons used in combat. Nine
shots were fired, and four Of the balls took
effect in each of the combat ants. Bolh par
ties expired Immediately and they were ush-
cred into the presence of their Maker to an
swer for the murder Of each other. After
The second or third shot, the Californian
crawled on his hands and knees nearer his
antagonist and fired, in order 10 make sure of
his victim. This shot took effect in the alb
domen of the Mexican.
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e. We see some of the wing papers are very
them they better try free trade. The demo-
Gratis stand in no need of such advice. They
will probably do things their own way, and
take their own time to do it in. The trade Of
Salt River only now concerns the wings, and
we'd thank them to attend to their own affairs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

FALSE INVOICES. Important Decision. In
The i. S. District Court at Buffalo, Hon. R..
K. Hall presiding, on Thursday morning, a
verdict was given for the. United States, against
the importers of "a, 900 feet of lumber, that had
been imported from Grand River, Canada, and
entered at Buffalo, N. Y, and thence trans
ported to Troy, where the seizure was made.
The importers Of this lumber, it is alleged.
gave false valuation of the cost Of the lum-
Der, with intent to defraud the revenue, and
upon this ground the seizure was ordered
The evidence went to show that the lumber
was invoiced and entered at a5outfifty per cent.
of its real cost. This decision establishes that
goods imported at an under valuation, are liza
Bile to forfeiture, whenever afterwards they may
be found.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-25

EF Exeter must be a hard place, judging
by the following paragraph from the News Let
ter:
A thief who recently plunged into the
clothes line Of a reverend gentleman Of this
town, is on the highway TO ruin, and if he
does not speedily reform, we shall, at no
very distant day, note his arrival at that
house, built at the expense OF the State,
r sh wicked na ss" from intro
shirt will make him a minister; many a
rogue before him, has stolen the robes Of
heaven to serve the devil in.