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Eastern times., 1853-10-20

LOST OvERBoARD.-The Sch. Minerva,
Barter, Of this port, arrived Sunday morning
from Boston, 7th inst The captain reports
that when off Cape Ann during the heavy
blow Of that day, a seaman by the name OF
HOLMES, (shipped for the trip,) being lntoxl-
Gated, was thrown over the rail and before as
sistance could be rendered was lost
The captain represents that he threw out
rome which Holmes was seen to seize the
wheel was Immediately thrown down, and the
boat lowered away, but before he could be
reached he went down. The residence of
Holmes is unknown but in conversation he
mentioned that his father residedin Massachu-
setts, and about fifty miles from Boston. He
was, apparently, about fifty years Of age
His effects may be had on application to the
captain, Geo. Barter, Of the sch. from which
he was lost.-RockLdnd Gazette.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20
NtpOrteu Tor inc Eastern ]
CITY GOVERNMENT.

IN Common COuHcn, Oct lin.
PREsENT-M essrs. Covel, Cox, d. Crooker
Eames, Haines, Hayden, Houghton, Lemont,
Lincoln. Marston, Morse, Quinnam, Shaw,
Smith, Upton, Weeks, Wilson.
Petition Of John Richardson and others for
a new street running from land Of said Rich
ardson 30 Western Avenue, was read and re-
ferred. ga
Petition Of R. II. Byram, claiming $500
damage, by relocation Of west line of Wash
inglon street, was also referred.
The order directing the city clock to be re-
moved to the Elm Street Church, was taken
up. Mr.. Morse was unwilling to show such
marked disrespect to the com mittee, as it
would be to make this case an exception to the
uniform practice of the Boprd, by taking it out
of the hands of the committee, while they had
it under consideration and the order was re-
fused passage.
Report of committee fire department was
read, recommending the purchase Of the house
now occupied by Engine Company, No. 2,
with the lot on which it stands, for the sum of
1920. 1t will be necessary to remove the
house twelve feet to the north, the expense of
which would not exceed $50. The report also
recommended to sell the old house to the high
est bidder. The report was adopted, and the
accompanying order to raise the money by loan
was passed by the following vote Yeas,
Messrs. Covel, Cox, D. Crooker, Eames, Haines,
Hayden, Houghton, Lemont, Lincoln, Mars
ton, Morse, Quinnam, Ross, Shaw, Smith, Up
ton, Weeks, Wilson.
Mr.. Lincoln, from the joint select committee
on that subject, made report recommending
that twelve lights be placed on the streets this
season and designating the points at which
they should be located The cost Of the gas
was stated to be one cent per hour for each
burner. But three posts would be required,
as brackets forthe remaining min could be at
tached to the corners of buildings, sc. The
cost of fixtures would be for posts $50, braek-
cts S3, lanterns S.. Laid on the table
A communication from the Mayor was re-
ceived, stating that he had drawn orders in fa-
vor of the street commissioner to the amount
Of $IO,O66,OS and covering statement from
oIlCGI SOLhAllSolOHSi5 W NHlSlA aPp@uiCu tlluS
he had expended upon the general repairs of
the streets $77S4,5l, and in grading Washing
ton street near Mr.. Haydens, and Front street,
by the Univcrsalist chapel, $22Sl,52, and that
there was due to different individuals for labor
and materials the sum of $4I55. The order
raising the further sum Of $4,000 for the streets,
was taken from the table, elaborate discus
sion was had in which both the plans and exc
cution Of the street commissioner were placed in
anything but favorable light. Occasion was
taken to hint to "the newspapers of this place."
that they had but very slight acquaintance
with truth, ard like the street talk were not to
be relied upon. The order finally passed by
the following vote I: Yeas, Messrs. Covel, Cox,
d. Crooker, Eames, Haines, Hayden, Lemont,
Lincoln, Marston, Quinnam, Ross, Shaw,
Smith, Upton, Weeks, Wilson. Nays, Hough-
ton, excused, Morse. Adjourned.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

WoMAN's RIeHTs.-A disorderly crew of
advocates of the pernicious theories Of heretics,
aboIitionists, woman's rights, spiriluaIism, &C.,
recently held convention at Syracuse, New
York. 1t was an unmitgated row, which
ended in verbal set to, in which males and
females, Supposed mingled. The convention
adjourned while one Nevins was pulling at
Lloyd Garrison's nose, as if he wished to carry
it home in his pocket, as precious relic Of the
convention.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

% There are now between so and 70 ooo
logs, valued at rising a million of dollars. w.
ing on the west branch of the Penobscot be.
tween Milrocket River and the Five Islands
on the Penobscot, and for want Of water can.
not De got down. There are also about 15C
raits' making 20 cargoes, from five to ten
mlles ABOVE the city Of Bangor, waiting for a
freshet sufficient to bring them down. The
demand for lumber is great and cannot be sup
Piled. The consequence is, that what there
is in the market commands good price ~
The export Of long lumber from Bangor for
the year is estimated at 1900, 900 feet Of
short lumber, $50 100000 feet. ~ aot ~
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

GoDEY's LADY's Book for November has
arrived-an interesting No. A marked i'm
provement is visible in this popular magazine.
The contents of this number are deeply inter-
esting. For sale at the bookstores.
Will the publisher please to forward the
first three Nos the present year! We had
the misfortune to lend them.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

% The Richmond Enquirer says the course
Of the whig press in respect to the official ap
pointments of Mr.. Pierce, is an anomaly il
the history Of party warfare. It displays fe-
rocity- Of factious spite, and an intensity o.
malignity altogether without parallel A
candid and magnanimous opposition would de-
fer its assaults until the administration had de-
veloped the system Of measures-the public
policy-by which it,proposes to promote the
welfare Of the country. But there is neither
candor nor magnammity in the whig party.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

MORE RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN TUscA-
NY.-A law in Tuscany provides that e who
ever shall circulate works hostile to the Ro-
man Catholic faith, with the view of seducing
any member from the communion, shall be
condemned to suffer Imprisonment for period
of not less than five or more than ten years Z
Under this law, young Scotch lady, Marga-
ret Cunninghame, Of Ayrshire, has been ar
rested, on charge Of having given to some
peasants an Italian bible, and an Italian trans
laton of the Pilgrims Progress. The Grand
Duke Of Tuscany refused to interfere in her
behalf, saying that justice must take its course.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

On Wednesday last the covering was re-
moved from the Greenough Statuary, reveal
ing the group in all its beauty, and completing
the conformity Of the east front Of the Capitol
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

R The following beautiful lines wer,
called forth by the wish expressed in our last
that a lady friend who had filled our porringe
with lucious grapes, might g live thousant
years =
90, wish me not a thousand years
Of this poor dying life,
Made up of vanity and tears
Of toll and mental strife.
D, wish me not a thousand years
TO see the power that sin
Exerts DER ALTO feel its gall
And bitterness within.
0, wish me not thousand years
With heart alive to feel;
And still to know of human woe,
Without the power to heal.
NJ But 'twere glorious thought to live !
To live thousand years
Might but stay, from day to day,
The tide of human tears:-
A thousand years, to whisper peace
To hearts oppressed with fear;
To soothe distress, and still to bless
With each succeeding year.
Then grant me, oh, thou Power Supreme,
Benifccnt, divine
When thou shalt reign a thousand years,
That thousand years be mine
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

0F Launched, in this city, 9th inst, from
the yard Of Thomas Harvard, Esq, ship Of
1850 tons, intended for the freighting business.
She is to be commanded by Capt. Barker, late
of ship Zenobia.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

% The poem that the young man read at
the recent commencement at Bowdoin college,
as an original exercise, was copied in the
Eastern Times Of July IL, 1850. 1t was en-
titled g The Hebrews Prayer"
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

SHIP BUILDING.-The Thomaston Sickle,
says-there are seven ships now on the stocks
in that town of about 1900 tons each, viz one
in M'Callum a. Counce's yard; one in More
ton & Lermond yard two in Stetson, Ger
ry & Co.'s yard !; one in Messrs. j.. & G. @.
Moreton's yard and one in Messrs. Chap
man & Flint's yard. The two last named be-
longing to the clipper class si o as Gqr
These ships will be got off in the course Of
four or five weeks. Lat'ine MI uat H5r
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

nP Tristram G. Wormwood, who made
his escape from Deputy Marshal Wilson week
or two since, was retaken on board the Ferry
boat on Sunday last. He was taken 10 Wis
casset Oh Monday.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

GAs.-The works for the manufacture Of
this article are now completed, and gas has al
ready been admitted into the main pipes. Ma
ny Of our stores, &C., will probably be illu-
minated with this material in a few DAYS.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

TY Mr.. - Jordan had his ancle broken
and his hip and shoulder dislocated on Friday,
while engaged in hosting timber from vessel
at the wharf Of Trufant, Drummand & Co..
His recovery is doubtful.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

PRAcTIcAL VIRTUE.-Harry B. Hill, a
prominent merchant Of New Orleans, recently
died. He has given away more than three
hundred thousand dollars for benevolent pur-
poses. He says in his will that his charities
have all been done while he Was living,
he was believer in Christianity, though the
church did not regard him as Christian that
he has striven 10 have the negroes we'll taken
care Of in the south, but that abolition has done
much to Illustrate this desired object.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

~ The news comes from Washington BY
lightning that L. R. Lippincott has resigned
his clerkship in the treasury department, and
is to be married next week to Grace Green
wood. The department looks stupid to him
in view Of nuptial pleasures. oefa
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

70 The papers are chronicling the fact
that n p Willis has had daughter born
unto him within few days. Some Of us have
had a number within few years and nothing
said about it.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

John "A. Dill was on Saturday sentenced by
Judge Smith, to Imprisonment ten days in the
County Jail, and fine of SIS, for stealing tur-
keys from the wagon of man from Topsham.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

0F@The (old) FARMERS ALMANAC for 1854
looks like the countenance of an old friend.
Published by jerks, HickIing & Swan, Boston,
and for sale BY booksellers generally.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

- Governor German, Of Minnesota, has
given Agent Murphy positive instructions to
destroy all Intoxicating liquors found for sale
in the Indian country. .......
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

p At the late session of the Court at AL
fred, prisoner who was up on an indictments
for committing crime, the punishment Of
which would be a term in the State pr;sno
actually fell asleep during the progress Of his
trial af
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

LAUNCHED. = Saturday, 18th, from the yard
Of Messrs. Manson & Springer, a fine ship Of
900 tons.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

fLP The steamer John Marshall, formerly
on the route between Hallowell and Boston was
lately sold in New York for $l4, 900.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

GRAHAM's MAGAzINE.-The November No.
of this valuable magazine has arrived. For sale
at Sawyer & Magoun's.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

- Com. Stewart, g Old Ironsides," is
said to be dangerously i'll at his residence in
Bordentown, N. J.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

R- A new Post Office has been established
in ST. George, Gin this County,) called g Ten
ants Harbor,' P. o., and g. p. Simmons,
Esq, appointed Postmaster.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

MELANCHOLY CAsUALTY.-On Friday evening
Joseph u. Thurston, Of Ellsworth, a young
man Of excellent character, while laboring un-
der fit Of temporary insanity, escaped from
his friends, and was found on Sunday ia drain
leading from ravine 10 the margin Of the bay.
near the foundry Of Ingraham & Thurston,
The unfortunate man traversed the drain TO the
depth Of one hundred and thirty feet, and there
fell upon his face, and died from exhaustion.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

FLOUR FOR BosToN VIA PoRTIAND.-Af few
days since an agreement was made with the
Atlantic & ST. Lawrence Railroad for the
transportation Of Is, 900 barrels of -four by said
road, on account of Boston house. Portland
Advertiser. .,,
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

u If you don't wish to get angry, never
argue with blockhead Remember, the duler
the razor, the more you cut yourself.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

GFs John B. Hudson, Esq, will please
accept our thanks for basket Of nice tomatoes.
May his shadow never be less.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

~ Some Of the men who attended the re
cent muster in Salem, drank 80 much' ina
thew had to be bailed om--of jail.-'S0'lth Dos
ton Gazette.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20
FOUR DAYS LATER.
Arrival Of the Atlantic.

The steamship Atlantic arrived at New
York on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with
200 passengers.
The Atlantic left Liverpool Oct. at
o'clock P, M.
The news by this arrival is important.
The Eastern question has taken another turn.
The Olmutz meeting Of the Emperors is over,
and new proposition is to be offered to the
Porte.
Austria again puts herself in accord with
France, Engla and Prussia, in conference
at Vienna, and negotiations are resumed, Civ
ing more promise of peaceful and speedy set
tlement; but telegraphic despatch from Con-
stantinople 25th, stating that grand council
Of the Ottoman Empire had recommended the
Sultan to declare war against Russia, caused
an immediate meeting of the British cabinet,
and much apprehension is felt by the public
The Sultan's decision was not known. a
courier was hourly expected at MarseiIles.
! Martin kOszta was to embark on the 2lst,
on board the American barque Mimosa, for
the United States, Austria asserting 10 his
embarkation. Mr.. Brown was at SMYRNA
10 see him off. Fr
VIFNNA, Sd. The Divan, at the grand
Council held this day, resolved upon declara-
tlon of war against Russia, against the advice
of the Four Powers.
The Sultan had signed the Declaration of
War.
Report says that hostiities have commenced.
Omar Pacha had previously urgently de-
manded leave to fight before winter should set
in. .- . t--
The Russians were s"pposed to be moving
n attack hP kISh III
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

A FIGHT AND ITS CONSCIOUSNESS Iast
Sunday, an lrishman by the name of Sullivan
and an American by the name Of McLain en-
gagged in fight, during which the Irishman
bit off the end Of his antagonists nose and
swallowed it. The next day, Monday, Sulli-
van was arraigned before Judge Cochran, who
ordered him to Wiscasset to await trial for
his offence. Tuesday morning came, when
ne was to be carried to Wiscasset, but not
fancying the ride, OF the reward Of his exploit
on Sunday, he cut his throat with pocket
knife. AT the time Of penning this paragraph
It was uncertain whether he would recover
Drs. Robinson and Banks sewed up and
dressed the wound.-RockLand CON- Ad.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

81 The widow Of Professor Webster died
at Cambridge on Monday week. She has not
been in health since the tragical death of her
husband.
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

The News says trade is brisk in Lynn. ANY
thing that looks ike a shoe will SELL
Eastern times., 1853-10-20

The Russians were Supposed to be moving
TO attack the Turkish pos ition at Boustehouk
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1853.
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED.

Mr.. DAVIS presented the credentials OF the Hon
EDWARD EVERETT, elected senator by the legislature of
the State of Massachusetts, for the of years from
and after eAlh OF March, 1859; which were read
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A message received from the House OF Represent.
aves by Mr. Forney, their Clerk, announcing to the
Senate that the House had passed resolution requesting
the return 10 the House of the bill to regulate the terms
OF the district OF the United States for The district Of
Iowa.
The Senate proceeded TO consider the resolution OF the
House lust received; and ordered that the said
bill be returned to the house agreeaby TO their request
ORDER OF BUsiNyss-PAcITrc RAILROAD.
Mr. GWIN. Mr. President, move that all prior
des be suspended for the purpose of taking up the Pa
chc railroad bill this morning, with the determination 10
Norx. annex some measurements made my re-
quest by friend
dependence Is six hundred and fifty miles from the
phi OF Mexico, our southern boundary.
oepsnocnce s six hundred and seventy five miles from
e nonetn boundary Of Minnesot and sir hundred and
he south shore of Lake superior -
San francisco IL distant from 6Qa mills.
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The above distances were fond by straight line
Alias s4tfl @asi#ta4 \. ''' '" '''e'"e''s
Independence is in latitude 70 deg-s few mtnn,es G
thcr north than Washington city '''
San Francisco is In latitude ~ deg 10 min.
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'omE sned by Attorney General Cushing taken mp
by he President in receiviDghose c liens who chose
TO call upon him. and it would be needless to add that Geo.
Prroe's reception OF cordial character to
leave impression upon all those who took the opportl
nifty o. syD their poets the Chief of the
lard. B,ady took n splendid portrait of tss President
wbi;h bis choice collect at his
mompfon's in Broadway.
In the evening he attended the Crystal Palace banquet
aud visited Casts Garden to listen to Madame Soata
In the of Thursday after the ceremony open
ing the Crystal Palace had been pleted the President
called upon the Countess Of Elesmere who is
with her family at the Clarendon ao:s poeness VIII ch
he deemedi 1t his duty to PERFORM account Of the
sickness OF the Earl who unable to attend at the
Inauguration of the Cys. Palace 1t was partly out of
respect 10 The Earl OF Eesmere, Royal
as We understood the President say hs evee yeser
day. that he induced to leave Washington for the
purpose OF attending ths Crystal Palace
that there might be of neglect his part
He so spok. very high Of Sir arles Iy ell the
celebrated geoogst who is Of the British Commis-
sioners
Inquiries were made by many who called upon the Pie
sident whether the veting that he experienced
together with others during the rain Thursday had
been at all peu iiciS to him; in reply, General Pierce
said that he had found it, If any thing beneficial to him
rather than other sise.
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themselves fessted side ~ side, aud in harmony and
good will talked Of the benefits Of industry and peace
and the progress OF The arts.

themselves fessted sidc side, aud In harmony and
good will talked Of the hem Of industry and peace
and the progress OF The arts.
DECORATIONS OF THE TABLES.
The decorations Of the tables we're designed aud
cuted with great skill and keeping With the othe,
ornaments which characterized this ptuous dnuer
Directly fronticg the President stood on glass pedes
t model Of the Crystal Palace executed with surpris
ing accuracy 1t highly colored and elected much
praise from its numerous admirers.
On the same table stood the
TEMPLE OF LIBERTY
most exquisite and bf autul design. It's base consisted
OF rocky representation embamstc of the stability
and 6rmDess tf the foundation ION which stands the
temple of human freedom Upon this base arose four
columns, supporting beautiful arch, benesh which ap
pesred the figure Of Washington, holding in hand
sword and in the other the constitution the United
States.
BEwrTcnED BIRD.
another ornament, expressive Of particular idea but
nevertheless very chsste and beautiful Upon ris-
ing summit stood cage Of sugar in which csged the
bind OF Par adise
A TRIUaPHAL ARCH
composed of ain ond and sugs representing two grand
arches, above the other ou the summit Of which,
with outspIead wings stood the American eagle.
THE GENIUS OF AMERICA.
This by far the most magnificent ornament upon any
OF the tables Upon glass pedestal stood high column,
the broad which were arranged the vari
flags of the world. On the TOP was placed figure
representing the Genius Of Freedom uph ,log Cap
of Liberty There various other deco ationa upon
the liable but We have described the most prominent
Among the other ornaments we counted fifteen large
ft vases in each of which placed large and beau
tul bouquet adding much to the beauty OF the tables
We publish the following bill of the good things which
were provided at this FEAST
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81 30 Editorial Page for Accounts q the Open u
Castle Garden and Ne SsrsnAde 70 the Prssidans.
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