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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

Our CoUNTRY.-h il estimated that in a
hundred years, we shall have two hundred and
thirty-two millions ; and in a hundred aud fifty
years, or in the year 1000, we shall have over
seven hundred millions Ouy soil produced
las. year over hundred and fifty millions Of
bushels of breadstuffs, to say nothing about the
rice and fruit crops. And yet we have hun
dred and ninety millions of acres-mOre than
FIVE times the whole territory of England and
Wales-which the spade and pillow never
touched.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

LARGE SEIZURE On "Wednesday, Poliee-
men Redman, Perry, and Mansfield, took tSOm
the schooner Peytona some forty barrels OF "a
rious liquors They were deposited 10 the
Jail for safe keeping. Our authorities are
quite active in putting the law INTO operation
Belfast Jour
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

DAMAGES FOR FALLING UPON an Icy SIDE
wALK-At HillsboroOgh, N. H., VIM. W..
Morris obtained verdict of 1886 against the
city Of Manchester for injuries caused by his
falling down. upon the icy sidewalks Of that
city. and breaking his leg. The Court ruled
that sidewalks ought to be as safe for passen-
gers on foot as highways for other travel that
it vas not necessary for the plaintiff to prove
that The city knew Of the slippery places, but il
was their duty to know Of and take all proper
measures for their removal. The defence al
tempted to show that rain and snow fell da,
or two before, and that it was practically i'm
possible 10 keep the streets from being slip
perry.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10
STATE OF MAINE.
A PROCLAMATION.

! Ia compliance with the provisions OF the act
establishing the State Reform School, here
BY give notice that have oeen noifhed by the
Commissioners appointed under the resolve
for erecting the State Reform School build
ines, that said buildings are prepared for &C.
cupancy
-Giren at the Council Chamber, at Augusta.
this tlpenty-Seuenh dag of October, IN the
year of our Lord, one thousand eieht HIM
bred and JJfty-three.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

Misunderstanding to telegraphic re-
ports the congressman elected in Maryland are
four democrats and two wings. In the last
congress there were four wings and two demo-
Gratis. So there is DEMOCRATIC GAIN
OF TWO MEMBERS. Verify, the unpopu-
larity Of The administration is alarming.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

During The late freshet, bOlk-head in the
canal below the dam, which had been weak
ened BY the fire, was carried away-pi conse-
ouence of which the factory has been obliged
to suspend operations until il can be rebuilt.
The work upon the new machine shop is 10
rapid progress.-Ken jour. o%l
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

&C. A WIFE Shot By her Husband. n NM 2
learn from the Exeter Nelcs-L Letter that jonathan
Tibbets, of Kensington, shot his wife end infant
child on Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock.
Thirteen shots were lodged 10 the head of his
wife, and five shots in the child. 1t is not
known whether they will recover. The wretch
is now lodged in the jail at Exeter
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

B The Crystal Paldce.-The Directors Of
the Crystal Palace announce that the exhibition
will continue through the winter. From the
first of September to the present day the re-
ceipls have averaged $4,000 or more per day,
while the expenses are 5000. The Palace is
to be heated with stoves.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

iDP A Queer Anmal.-Last week two men
in Ltchfeld, c., shot strange animal, which
scientific men have decided 10 be Sloth, of
the same kind as are found in S. America. He
measured from head to tail twenty-eight inches,
and had hair on longer than those found in a
warmer climate-probably 10 protect him from
the cold.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10
JANE.

TERRIFIC POWDER MILL EXP osIoN-FIvE
MEN KILLED One of the mos. fearful and
fatal powder mill explosions that ever occurred
took place at Spencer, Mass, on Friday
morning, at about ten o'clock Five men
lost their lives, and sixty kegs of powder were
destroyed. We learn from the Worcester
Spy that the mill was known as the Corning
Mill, and was owned by Lewis Bemis, who
is also proprietor Of a mill that exploded in
September. The explosion was distinctly
heard in Worcester The following persons
were killed Henry Avis, aged %, foreman
of the mill, an Englishman, single; Richard
Avis, brother Of the above, SO years old, left
a wife and one child; Robert Perkins, Eng
lshman, single-workman in the mill Geo
Swallow, Englishman, aged 25, leaving a
wife John Laughlin, an Irishman, aged 25,
teamster, left no family. The bodies, which
were horribly mutilated, were found at various
distances Of less than fifty rods from the mill
One man had his legs blown off, and two were
found without heads. A horse and wagon
stood near the mill, and the wagon was blown
to atoms, while the horse was uniniured -
Spencer is noted for its powder mill explo-
sions /; within eight years ten men have lost
their lives by this cauae. uu
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

C. Please notice the card Of T. p |. Ma
GoUN, in another column. Mr.. M. has recent
ly enjoyed superior facilities for acquiring a
thorough knowledge Of music, and we have
been permitted to see some very fattering tes-
limonials Of his proficiency as teacher
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

Ice COMPANY. We learn from the Mirror
that company under the title of the "Ne-
quasset Lake Ice Company" has been formed
recently among the citizens Of this city and
Augusta, intending to 60 into the Ice business
extensively the coming season. A capital suf
ficient to large exporting business has been
subscribed, and operations have been COM
menced on the ice houses, which are to be sit
mated in Woolwich, just south of the Ferry
The ice will be cut in Nequasset Pond, and
will be hauled by teams to the houses.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

% The Farmers are enjoying rich har-
vest the present season. With the exception
of apples and perhaps one or two other articles
Of consumption, the crops have been as good as
usual, while the prices of almost every article
Of produce are at high mark, with no pros
pect of dimiuuton. The Farmers are a lucky
class of people.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

YELLOW FEVER. FSosti Frost m We had
fine white frost this morning, and the Their
mometer is down to "a degrees-only two de-
grees above the freezing point. This, we
think, will put stop to the yellow fever, as
an epidemic, for this season, at least. There
will, in all probability, be few cases, called
by the physicians of New Orleans, sporadic
cases, after frost; but we think our citizens
need not fear it Kicks5urg Gazette, 6@.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

e The proprietor Of livery stable, writ
ing from Sacramento, says he keeps five
hostlers three Of the five were formerly
Broadway dry goods clerks" and the other
two were ministers
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

- There is now connecting line Of rail-
road from the Kennebec river to the Missssip-
pi at Alton, ILL.,, which enables travellers TO
proceed without delay from the Capital Of
Maine 10 the city Of Alton in the unprecedent-
ed time of seventy hours. The time table is
at present, eight hours to Boston, thirty to
Buffalo, thirty five TO Chicago, and seventy to
Alton.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

GO The Bangor Light Infantry, Capt.
Hodsdon, were out on Thursday afternoon,
over eighty muskets strong. The beauty Of
their uniform, and their martial bearing, were
the theme of praise on all hands.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

- Lieut.. Seth Williams, of Augusta, Me-,
of the First Regiment u S. Artillery, has
been appointed Assistant Adjutant General of
the United States, with the brevet rank Of
Captain. s-4
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

CHILDREN DRowNED.-We are informed by
the Brunswick Telegraph, Of the death Of two
small children by drowning, both on the 29th
ult. One of the children was son Of Mr.. F.
Emery Berry of Topsham. The other that of
Mr.. John Marks of Harpswell.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

07F On Thursday afternoon of last week,
Mrs. Benjamin Butler, Of New Sharon, aged
10 years, while engaged in her domestic du-
ties was SO severely burned by her clothes TAX
ing fire, that she died on Friday morning.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

% WaterUiHe College. Robert E. Patti
son, D. D., has accepted the Presidency of this
institution, and will enter upon the duties of
his Office at the commencement of the next
term.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

A CALL.-Rev. Mr.. Carpenter, of State ST..
church in Portland, has received call from the
Rev. Mr. McDonald's society in New York, at
salary of $1,000
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

AWFUL RAvAGEs OF THE CHOLERA IN W.
cATAN.-The N. 0. Picayune has letters from
the city of Merida, Yucatan, dated Oct. IL,
which give fearful accounts of the prevalence
of the cholera. On the 10th, the deaths were
1852, and there had been as many as 800 per
day. All communication with Campeachy
had been cut off in consequence of the viru-
lence of the cholera at Merida. r .ra.rr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

~ In consequence Of the election of the
Maine Law ticket nearly all the taverns in Bal
timore were closed on the 9th, the proprietors
anticipating rigid enforcement of the Sunday
Law
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

% Read the advertisement of Messrs.
Palmer & Ledyard, in another column The
ladies, it is, said, make good bargains at this
establishment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

SHIPBUnDING IN RocKLAND The Gazette
says that within the week ending the 4th,
5000 tons of shipping were launched at that
port. The Red Jacket is the largest ever
built in Maine-tonnage $500.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

WHAT NExen The editors of the Hallowell
Gazette dreso premium of fifty cents at the
Agricultural Fair in Gardiner the other day,
and now they advertise for a pair of matched
grey squirrels, supposed for the purpose Of a
trial of strength with the dra,o of the Gardiner
bridge r. atH rft. VA. srfs
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

II p. G. Swift, Of West Topsham, VT,
went to California in debt, and has just re-
turned with 100000, upon the strength of
which he called his creditors together, paid
them off, principal and interest, and gave them
good dinner besides. Sweet be the sleep of
Swift
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

THANKSGIVING. The Governors Of Mary
land, Ohio, Alabama, and Indiana, have APP
pointed the Oath inst, as Thanksgiving day.
These make nine States, SO far, that will OBJ
serve The 24th.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

tLP About 500 have been contributed for
Knud Iverson, the Norwegian boy who was
lately drowned by his companions FOR refusing
10 steal fruit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

FAILURES IN New York. There have
been more heavy failures in New York city.
The New York Times of Friday says
:" Two rather important failures were spok-
en- Of to-day. Mr.. Henry Dwight, Jr., banker
in Broadway, and Leggett, Brothers & Co.,
commission paper dealers in Pearl street.
The liabilities Of Mr. Dwight are not known
they have relation to the Chicago and Missis-
sippi Railroad, in which he has an important
interest, and for which he was the principal
negotiator. The work was fortunately opened
from the Mississippi at Alton to Bloomington,
where it unites with the Illinois Central, be-
fore the present untoward state of money af-
fairs interfered with IFS further progress-
Mr.. D. had the reputation, when leaving the
bankanote brokerage in Wall street, of large
wealth. The liabilities of Messrs. Leggett
are e about $4,000 They had over-accepted
'or number of country paper-miIls.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

The SURVIVING REVOLUTIONARY PENSION
Frs. We understand that there are now sur
vivihg about fourteen hundred revolutionary
pensioners, all Of whom are regularly draw
ing their pay from the treasury of the United
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

REMOVAL. 1t will be seen by an adver-
tisement in this paper, that }. w. Roberts has
taken the store at the corner of Front and
Broad streets, recently occupied by Field g.
Reed Mr.. r. keeps good assortment of
boots and shoes, and purchasers can rely upon
getting their moneys lcorth at his establish
mpnf
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10
NJ Hon. Howell Cobb, Of Georgia.

C. Hon. Howell Cobb, OF Georgia, has
written a letter in further explanation of his
position as 10 the administration, and his course
at the late election in Georgia. He will give
the administration hearty support, and above
all, resist any dismemberment of the democratic
party. F
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

iEP The Directors Of the Crystal Palace
have determined to keep the building open per-
manently, for the exhibition Of the products Of
art and industry.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

% The Pacific Railroad Company have
purchased four blocks in the city of St. Louis
at cost Of $4,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

FIRST Snow STORM OF THE SEASON. Snow
fell in this region on Saturday night, 10 the
depth of two inches. Last fall the first snow
appeared on the 18th Of October
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

A new kind of brick has been invented,
which is hollow and floats. Very convenient,
we should think, for gentlemen who are in
the habit of carrying the article in their hats.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

Mrs. John Strouse, of Jefferson, Penn.
died on the 18th ult. of hydrophobia, having
been bitten by the house dog about two months
before, and Immediately received medical
treatment, but in vain.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10
Fourteen Days Later from


New ORLEANS, Nov. s. The steamship
Daniel Webster, from San Juan, has arrived at
the South West Pass, bringing California
dates of October Is, I6O passengers, and $50
900.
The city Of Sonora has been entirely de-
stroyed by fire. Loss ST SOC, 900.
The mining news is encouraging.
John Mitchell arrived at San Francisco Oct
18th, from Australia via the Sandwich Islands.
A public dinner had been rendered to John
Mitchell before his departure for New York,
which was accepted.
The Supreme Court Of California has made
an important decision, declaring valid all grants
made in accordance with the Mexican law
The effect Of this will be to Dust hundreds from
lots held b. them for years, and restore them
10 the original grantees. 1t is considered a
death blow TO the squat;ers, and will cause
millions of property to change hands, by the
mere operation Of the law.
The Magnetic Telegraph is working from
San Jose 70 San Francisco.
Murders and OUtrages are occurring through
out The State to an alarming extent.
The old City Government of San Francisco
had retired after cOntesting the election, and
the new one had been fully organized
The improvements in the city were pro-
crossing at wonderful rate. t
SANDWICH ISLANDS. The news is highly
interesting and important DR.. Judd had been
removed from the office Of Minister of Finance,
and Elisha II. Allen appointed in his place.
A decided step had been taken towards annex
alton to the United States. The French and
British consuls ..sa ffEeee'ested p ihe King
against such act, and The American COM
fasteners had replied in firm but dignihed
Manner.
his movement had caused the gfesgest eE-
element in the Island.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

Steamer FL Dorado, from AspinwaIl, with
California mails, arrived at New Orleans on
Tuesday She reports that steamer George
Law, for New York, left Aspinwall 2lst ult.,
with six hundred passengers, and gold dust to
the amount of one million dollars.
The loss by the confagration at Sonora was
greatly exaggerated. 1t was only three hun
dred thousand dollars.
Advices from San Antonio report rumor
that 5000 Mexican troops are marching upon
Ell Paso.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

isecently. in examining the assets Of
-aah Amball, Esq, of Lisbon, who died
'a'ely' aged about 80 years, the appraisers found
80. @0VVO IN ms trunk, most of which had
oeen there several years. With the res, wore
$2OO IN bills Of the Lancaster Bank .dated
twenty years ago, and as fresh os 49,
when first issued.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

~ He that never changed any Of his opin.
ions, never corrected any Of his errors.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

ca The highest democratic majority in obio
at the late election was that given for state
treasurer, ]. G. Breslin, 81, $40!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

ca The price of money in Boston is getting
high. Some fair paper has been done ut Is
per cent.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

81 The city of Augusta is now illuminat-
ed with gas. M rl
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10

The following communication, from young
friend, we commend TO the particular attention
of some Of our, readers, particularly the hint at
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-11

there till the Goth ofMay order to ascertain the dehntve
resolution Of the Diyan. Thus, after having given one
proongaton, which expired the l4h Prince Mensch
ko second which has terminated on the 20h and
this is understood IN England proof Of hesitation
on his part The Russian ulnatn contains art-
ces in virtue OF which Russia, after having declared that
she only desires the maintenance of the privileges fran
chses and mmunties enjoyed by the Greeks virtue of
The hatti-scherfs frmans, and vzera letters from time
to time granted to them demands that with view to
guarantee the stau quo the Porte shall sign with her
conyennon or international treaty mpartng to those
concessions an rrevocabe character and placing them
as that they shall in future be affected by the caprice
or ill-will of this that Minister. This demand the
Porte positively and peremptorily refuses accede to-
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-11
AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
FROM THE NEW YORK cOMarnoIAI ADVERTISER.

FROM THE YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
Much interest naturally attaches to the state Of affairs
in the Celestial Empire especially that the report is
generally current alleging that the American French
and English naval commanders those stations have
combined to resist the advance of the nsurgent army
upon Nankn, Shanghai, &c. We gratifed therefore,
to have IT in power to place before readers
ries of private teegraphic dispatches received from Tr
este, the arrival there of the overland mail by Lon
don mercantile house Of the highest responsibility and
largely engaged in the China and India trade They
transmitted to house here Of equal responsibility en-
gagged extensively in the trade by whose courtesy
permitted to them.
The first OF these dispatches is follows and was adj
dressed to the London house their special
at Trieste:
From Shanghai have received no letters. From Canton
have adyces to the 9th of April There change
the quotations for tea unbeached silk Exchange five and
fve Company rupees 23s. The insurgents reported
be in possession OF Nankin."
The second despatch is as follows, from the same
The Hong Kong Gazette of April THE latest date re-
ceived herehas intelligence from Shanghai the 2Sh
March Nothing positive known respecting the fate Of
Nankin There commercial svices from Shanghai
business being at stand. brig and four European
steamers were at that port but nothing further known
Hong Kong"
In addition to these dispatches we are placed in pos
session OF one-also from Trieste the arrival of the
mail-addressed to another London firm, follows:
The insurgents have taken the exterior walls of Nankn
and the place must fall into their hands All business stop
ped Sir N. Bonham did not interfere"
1t will be that the above dispatches somewhat
contradictory failing common to Geographic dispatches
Our New York friends express the very confident belief
that the report of the Intervention of the three Powers
named win prove to be without foundation and has arisen
from the simple fact that force had been placed at
Shanghai guard the lives and property of foreign resi-
dents 1t was expected that the regular correspondence
by the overland mail would reach London the 30th of
May, when more definite intelligence would doubt be
afforded.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-11
W.. L. MARCY, Secretary of State.
THE TEMPER OF CALIFORNIA.

TIE 4Nestlta Questton-P Proposition 10 raise ten
companies Of mounted 10 take The feld necessary
There quite excitement in California against the
vianous Mexicans in California when the Of the
difficulty between Gen LASEand Gov TRIAs came to hand
In the Assembly on the morning of the ID the following
preamble and resolution offered and debated:
Whereas common rumor has informed us that the Gov
eminent of Mexico has hestaed TO violate the solemn
treaty entered into with the United States at Guadalupe
Hdago the I'd day Of February, 184S and whereas,
through the same channel have learned that the Mill
tary Governor of New Mexico Gen Lane has seized upon
certain lands dispute between the two high contracting
parties and from hence anticipate speedy war be-
tween those Powers: Therefore
Resolved That committee Of three be appointed to
draught Joint resolution, bil authorizing certain
persons organize ten companies Of mounted men, with
expense the State and granting them the right
repair spot within and the line Of the State where
it touches the river Gla there to remain long they
choose, at their cost until requston shall have
been made upon this State for troops in the event Of
war in Mexico.
The member who moved the resolution said that it
now well known that Gen. Santa Anna was again Pres
dent of Mexico and would probably turn his attention
Immediately to the northern provinces Of that country
and that the safety of frontier required the
Of large force there very likely
between that nation and suddenly that troops
could be obtained from the East in Quite
animated debate grew out Of this movement in which
many Of the abest members took part 1t proposed
first TO refer it to the Committee Federal Relations
and then to the Committee Of Ways and Means but the
final result motion lay the table, which pre-
vailed. The debate, however, goes "a show that the
hearts Of the people prepared fofxar" whenever
may come The course Of Gov. Tras is all hand
spoken Of outrageous body doubling that Gov
Lane was in the right