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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

The steamship Pacific arrived at New York
on Saturday, at noon, having left Liverpool ON
the 18th ult., making long passage of seven
teen days. The news Is but two DAYS later.
and possesses but little interest.
The steamship Andes, the new steamer
which put back on account of an accident, was
expected to leave Liverpool for New York, on
the 25th nt
ENGLAND. The debate on the budget in the
Honse of Commons was still progressing, no
division having taken place. The other Par
liamentary proceedings were HnimPOrtant.
Letters have been received from Behrlng's
Straits, or the Western division of the Arctic
Seas. Capt. Mcguire has proceeded with the
Ilover up 10 Point Barrow, where Capt.
moore (Vho has now returned to England, af-
ter having passed four winters ia the ice) had
discovered harbor in which the Plover could
be safely secured.
!" AS Point Barrow is 500 or 600 miles in
advance OF the old winter quarters of the Pl0v-
er, ana me hrst spot that reIreating party
would make Tor from any part of the Polar Sea
to the nOrthward, we cannOt but rejoice al this
move in the right direction. Every stem i'm
advance, with the retreat secured. 'mnai be-
hailed with delight by all who understand and
are interested in the subject OF the search for
Sir John Franklin, THAT brave and good many
and his gallant associates. Onward they have
gone, and onward we must follOw-not rashly.
but prudently. The whole search is now re-
duced to an almost certainty and we think We
may safely predict that it will not be long be-
fore the fate of the missing ones is ascertained.
1t only remains for rs TO keep up the supplies
and the communications with the respective
depots-and if needs be, to advance those de-
pots east and west, and replace them with 9TH
er depOts, so that each advance party may have
known given spot 10 fall back upon. Il is
the whole secret Of Arctic search > il is now
solely question Of cOmmissariat."
The FaIima had arrived from Sydney
whence she sailed the 25th Of August, with
1887 ounces Of gold, valued at ETA, 0OO.-
The Abberton, from Port Philip, passed
through the Downs on Saturday morning, hav-
ing sailed the 10Th Of August. This vessel
also brings $4,000 ounces Of gold, valued at
EGO, 900.
FRANCE. Everything is quiet ia Paris, the
principal subjects of public concern being the
marriage Of the Emperor, and the expected
presence Of the Pope at the coronation. In re-
gard to the Emperor's marriage, nothing is
positively known, but rumor still assigns to the
Princess Wasa that honor. Other opinions
incline to Princess Of Saxony, and Princess
of Naples is also mentioned
The Government papers state that 702 po-
litical prisoners have been pardoned.
ITALY. A number Of the revolutionary COM
mittees Of Manlau and Venice, were executed
at Mantau on the 7lh nit. Many others have
been imprisoned for various periods Of time.
From the other European countries there is
no news Of Importance.
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Diplomatic Salaries.

/
Abbot Lawrence's high living at the Court
OF st. James. has played the deuce with oul
foreign ambassadors. 1t has just been ascer-
tanned that $4,000 salary is only abou, hall
enough to support our ministers in proper
style IN foreign lands. Mr.. Lawrence, having
an unlimited fortune to draw upon, has lived
In London like nabob, at an expenditure Of
at least $4,000 per year. His successor, II ne
should happen to be obliged to live on the
$4,000 salary from government, will therefore
be, compelled to lower the pomp and circum-
stance of the American embassy In London,
considerably below the point fixed upon by a
| Boston millionaire.
| In compliance with a resolution of the SEN
ate, the government has addressed letters 10
foreign ministers of the United States, enquir-
ing as to the amount of their expenses. In
answer, Mr.. Lawrence, minister to England,
says he spent in-one year over $780, DR.
Rivers, minister to France, spent $4,000 an
nuaIly. Mr.. Brown, minister to Russia. says
his expenses with his family would amount to
$4,000 per annum. Mr.. Folsom writes from
the Hague that Dutch living is high living.
and it costs him precisely $l2,479 sc for one
year. The ministers to Spain and Austria tell
the same story of insuficiency of salary, and
the prospect is, that instead of $4,000 salary,
we shall have-to pay our foreign ministers
$4,000 to $4,000. This is getting to be a
great country truly. and it costs more to main
tain dignity abroad than formerly.
1t may be all right and proper to increase
the salaries of foreign ministers. It can hard
" be expected that men can be found who are
willing to expend from their own purses
thousands of dollars for the benefit of the
country. But it appears to us that the increase
of salary should begin at home. If the salary
of the minister to England should be increased
to $4,000 or $25. 900, the sums of $25. 900 to
the President of the United States, $4,000 to
the Vice President, $4,000 to the Secretary of
State look rather small. A pretty good start
would be to double the salary of the President,
giving him $4,000 per year, and the Cabinet
officers $4,000. Our Presidents and Cabinet
officers generally retire poor, and it is well
known private purse was made up for Mr..
Webster before he would accept the Office of
Secretary of State. The country is vastly
greater now in every respect, than when these
salaries were established. And if it is neces-
sary to increase the salaries of our foreign min
listers one hundred per cent. on account of our
greatness, we say make thorough work Of it,
and begin with the President and his Cabinet
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Written for the Eastern Times
Nautical Schools.

Mr.. EDITOR The importance of having
well educated and efficient officers in the mer-
chant service, is fact that every person, own
ing or having any connection with vessels, will
readily admit. But that in too many instances
there has been great deficiency in the qnalif-
cations requisite in good officer, as well as in
the masters, is too apparent TO the most casual
observer. As men of energy and decision, and
gentlemanly department, the masters and Off
GERS Of our merchant ships, will compare well
with those Of any nation. But in scientific at
tainmcnts and regular training, they are far
behind many of the European nations, with the
exception of England, where but lately the
government has paid any attention to the quail
ification Of officers in the merchant service
Even there the Intervention it is believed goes
no farther than an examination in nautical mat
tiers by some competent board.
What is desirable is that in every ship-own-
ing State, we should have established ,-es-
pecially upon the Atlantic shores, well organ
lied schools or semnaries, suitably endowed,
under the superintendent of corporation,
similar to our colleges, where during term Of
years, thorough mercantile and nautical edu-
cation, both in theory and in practice, may be
had. What is done in other countries can be
done in this. Maine, perhaps is as much if not
more interested in the establishment Of such
schools, than any other State in the Union,-
building, as she does, larger amount Of ton
mage. and soon will be the owner Of more than
any other,-furnishing greater number of
men to man them. Let this be thought of by
your wealthy ship owners and builders, and if
they will furnish the means TO make their shin
masters and officers equal to the beauty and
strength of their ships, they may in the ship
ping interest compete with the world, success
fully. VIArok.
Augusta, Jan. /, 1853.
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EASTERN. TIMES.
Bath, Thursday, -Jan. 6, 1853.


The change in the moral condition Of the In
habitants of The Hawaiian Islands has been
sudden and unexampled. Thirty years ago,
they were in the lowest depths of barbarism.
The most vicious practices preyaled-the peo-
pie worshiped idols, and CROPPED in the deep
darkness of heathenism. Now, fourth part
of the inhabitants belong to the Christian
church. Fifteen thousand children are taught
in the common schools, and the laws, institu-
tions and government Of the Islands are as real
ly Christian as are those of any Christian ma
ton ia the world.
Rellgonls;s talk sometimes about the con-
version ofthe world, as though it was result
near at hand. Missionary societies plead for
aid to carry on the work of the worlds evan
gelzation. But hardly place can be pointed
out over the whole earth, where any very per-
ceptible progress has been made towards bring
Ing on the millennium -day-where paganism
has fed completely before the advance of
Christianity. Estimating from the progress
thus far made, the probable realization of the
"good time coming" 10 the prophetic eye of
the Christian must sometimes appear fixed
beyond the lapse Of ages.
The moral and religious conversion of the
Sandwich Islands was not of slow advance
1t came about very much as Christians talk and
pray. If the rest Of the world could be con-
verted as rapidly, the long-talked of millennium
would greet the astonished Inhabitants Of earth
in very short space Of time. The most i'm
portant question that comes up in the case is,
Why is it that the population of the Hawaiian
triumph of christianity over heathenism in the
last fifty years! .5
1t is really glorious spectacle TO witness,
even in lifetime, the conversion of a whole
nation from the darkness of paganism to the
light of the gospel of Christ. And in this in
stance, it is satisfactory TO reflect that the
American Board Of Foreign Missions have
been the means under God Of this regenera-
ton. Twenty-Five missionaries are now sup
ported on the Islands by the Board, and it is
fact that this people contribute almost as much.
money for the support of the gospel and other
religious objects as the Board expends on the
Mission. 1t appears probable that missionary
effart will soon be discontinued, because there is
no longer need Off The inhabitants Of the
Sandwich Islands are now engaged in sending
missionaries and means TO other islands of the
Pacific far to the west, to bring about civiliza-
ton and christianzalion. The United States
must ever feel a deep interest in the Sandwich
Islands. Our people have been the agents of
its present position, religious, moral, political
and commercial; and we are bound by every
consideration to protect and defend country
allied to us by so many ties. In any event, if
these Islands ever form component part of
anynation, it can only be the United States of
North America.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

A New GAME. The Hagsrstown (Md.)
News gives the following account of new
game, which bids fair to surpass in popu-
arity that Of catching pig with creased
tail:
1.-THE wheeling match noticed in our pa
per some time since, took place at Middle
burg, Pa, on Friday last, and attracted a
large crowd of spectators. The prize was a
fat hog. and there were some eight COMPETE
tors for il. Mr.. Barnard, residing near Mid
dleburg, struck The stake with the wbeelbaT-
row and won The prize. The competitors
are blindfolded, and are placed directly op-
posite stake driven into the ground at a
distance of one hundred yards, and then or
dered TO proceed with the wheelbarrow the
one hitting or coming nearest the stake be-
ing entitled to theIprize. 1t is said that
many persons, before they have proceeded
20 yards from The starting point, depart from
The straight line, and move off in opposite
directions, or make complete circle; and
that very lew in this match came within
thirty feet Of Tie stake. II affords great
sport, and will be repeated in several places
in Maryland"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06
1853.

READER, we have just stepped on the thresh-
old of a new year. Are you prepared for its
duties and developments ADAM, our hon.
ored great ancestor, stepped into the garden of
Eden just 1857 years ago. He made a great
mistake, as the story goes; committed very
sad indscretion, and as a consequence, we, his
posterty, inherit sin and all its wo. But we
matter as some do. Indeed, biblical history
furnishes evidence that he was perfect pattern
of man. The trouble in the garden was
brought about by woman. Adam had con-
idng heart, and he fell. The affair was very
unfortunate one to Adam and Eve.
Now let US begin the new year right. No
mistakes. No eating forbidden fruit" Let
US take warning from the past. A great pile
of errors and sins looms up as landmark in
1852, to say nothing back ofthat, and we have
all transgressed enough already to stop short
off To be sure, So me of us may not have COM
mitted any outrageous acts of disobedence, but
there are others who have dragged the article
with a cart rope. And first, in the reform of
1853, pay your debts, particularly the PRINTER.
Second, do not in future run in debt beyond
all human probability Of payment. Third, if
you have always lived for self, begin now to
live for others. Fourth, square up your ac-
counts and forgive your enemies. Fifth, be
honest, and don't pray in religious life,
more than you can practice. Sixth, resolve
that the closing hour of 1888 shall find you a
better man. Seventh, if you have not attend
ed to the matter, get wife for Eve, though
she led her spouse into sin, has transmitted tc
her daughters remarkable faculty of leading
ruined men to duty and blessedness.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

.Au
| The readable letters from Washington in
the Bostsn Post, keep US advised of facts, prob
abilities and improbabilities at the. Capitol -
No snow or excitement in Washington yet
and it is probable the quiet viii not be broken
until the appearance of the President elect and
his estimable lacy. The Attn of March is neal
| at hand.
Free Trade Brooks does not succeed il
getting up protection tariff by trickery. The
democratic Congressman understand him anc
are prepared for him.
Secretary Everett is now engaged upon q
document on the fishery question, and it is sale
he takes high ground the ground of the dem
ocrats with regard to the ridiculous and unten
able professions of the British. He will ther
be sustained by Congress. "Buena Vista
! says, -
The democratic policy with regard TO the
| fisheries has always been the true one. It is
the only one that will satisfy the exigences o.
the times, or meet the sanction OF majority O
| congress. The insolence of the English or
this question is much more real than many
suppose. But if we take and maintain broad
and high national ground, we shall soon bring
Great britain to TERMS. She Will not 60 tC
war. England needs our aid too much In
case Of an assault upon her by the despotic pow
ers Of Europe. The first gun fired by Great
Britain in war with America, would be the
signal gun TO summon all Europe TO arms. Il
would be the call for the Russian bear to be-
gin his war dance, from the mountains Of Jura
to the Bay Of Constantinople; dance that
might end in separating Ireland from England,
and in making the lattep country permanent
republic. No, no. England may buster and
talk big. She may employ ''great swelling
words Of wrath" But that will be all Her
only devastation" on our coast will be her
little steam tug of that name. She has too
much TO do to maintain peace at home, without
declaring war with US on account of the fish OF
the provinces, the oranges of Cuba, or the
pearls Of the Sandwich Islands.
President Fillmore gave levee New Years
night, and it was generally understood all
Washington was to have good time. The
Jackson monument is TO be inaugurated this
week, with military parade. Judge Douglas
is TO be the orator. The Cabinet making bust
ness is still fourshing, but nothing sticks.
On the subject of naval schools, the cores
pondent Of the Post remarks
The measure suggested IN the senate hy
Mr.. Davis for the establishment of naval
schools in our principal Atlantic ports, for
the education of young men to supply our
commercial marine, is one Of great national
importance, and is especially worthy the Mt
;entiun OF the people OF New England. The
movement originates in petition signed by
your eminent ship master and merchant, r.
b. Forbes, and is officially endorsed by off,
GERS of marine insurance companies. 1t
ought 10 meet with immediate success. Our
navy and marine are suffering materially for
just such aid as this, aud for provisions en-
couraging the reception Of minors into our
ships.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

D James Clough was put upon trial
last week before the Supreme Court, in session
at Taunton, Mass, on charge Of killing
Gideon t. Manchester, at Fall River, on the
10Th Of July last He was convicted, and on
Thursday morning sentenced TO Imprisonment
in the State Prison one year, and then to be
hung at such time as may be appointed by the
Governor of the Commonwealth. This sen
tence is in accordance with the new law, which
requires that The criminal shall be imprisoned
one year previous to execution. Clongh is a
native of Topsham
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The Boston Evening Transcript says Rob
ert @. Shaw, an eminent capitalist of Boston,
is believer in the spiritual phenomenon. -
The Transcript also says that nearly all the
members Of that highly respectable class Of
Christians, known as receivers of the writings
of Swedenborg, believe in the spiritual char
acter of the phenomena, though they may dis
trust the ''spiriIs" concerned, and regard them
as low and falible.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

Col. Benton has written to the National
Intelligencer, defending himself from charge
Of having attacked the dying Calhoun His
note is accompanied by letter from Mr. Ven
able. stating that when Mr. Calhoun appeared
in the Senate the last time, Mr.. Benton was
incensed that any one should either provoke
or Join in discussion with him, on account Of
his enfeebled state. Mr.. Benton, after stating
that he had intended to have joined issue with
him, remarked: But achen God lays has hand
upon man, take mine off.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE STEAMBOAT Acr.-
The Secretary Of the Treasury has made a por-
ton of the appointments under the act passed
by the last Congress, for the better security Of
life on board vessels propelled by steam. The
following are the appointments for New Eng
land inspectors Of Steamboat Hulls-Joseph
w. Dyer, Portland, Me-. salary $500; Luke
Hall, Boston, salary $500. Inspectors Of
Steamboat Boilers-John Sparrow, Portland
and Increase S. Hill, Boston, salaries the same
as those Of hull inspectors.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

ACRES OF PoRK.-A correspondent of the
Louisville Courier says that in East Louisville
the FIVE extensive pork houses have FIVE or six
acres Of barrelled pork, piled up three tiers
high in open lots. There not less than six
acres, which would make eighteen acres Of
barrels if laid side by side, exclusive of lard in
barrels and pork bulked down in the five pork
houses, sheds, sc. Besides the above slaugh-
tered hogs there are FIVE or six acres Of live
hogs in pens.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

On Christmas day the Erie Railroad carried
to New York 1897 hogs. The daily receipts
have averaged only 1900. They are princi-
pally dressed hogs. Exchange.
Swinsh bpeds, ,0eH dressed, Cat the tailor
expense) we regret to say, are not all carried
TO New York, bnt insinuate themselves into
every decent community.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

The NEW GRINNELL ARCTIC EXPEDITION.
We learn that Dr. Kane has been officially
appointed to The command Of The new exPe'
dIion, which by the Iibernlity OF Mr. ~
Grinnelrand Mr.. Peabody, y 70 re oespa'ch-
ed 10 the Arctic regions. he Is also charged
with duties Of scientIflc cnarac't.
announced also that Lieut.. Page, under ia
s,rnc,;nns from The Secretary Of the Navy,
i ,rsnarinr for al exploration Of the PLATA
and Paraguay The expedition TO japan is
,Iso furoisbed with tie requisites for scien.
HE investigation. The United States will
thus be simultaneously conducting physical
researches il tile Eastern seas, in Africa, ia
South America, and ia the polar regions
N. Y. Commercial.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

- Bath is, without doubt, the best market
for agricultural products on the river. Every
thing commands cash. and Boston prices at
that. We fear we shall be obliged to emigrdte
unless our friends PAY UP. We can't live on
promises, at the present high prices of the
necessaries of life. Please walk up TO the
captains Office, gentleman. We have a large
quantity Of bills which we'are anxious to ex-
change for CASH.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-06

E5r A valuable mine Of plumbago or black
lead, has been discovered in Nelson, in New
Hampshire. Last year Tie yield was eighty
five tons; this year more than one hundred
tons have been taken from the mine, about
sixty tons Of which have been sold in New
York for one hundred dollars per ton.