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Condition of Mexico.

President Arista. in his message to the Gen.
eral Congress Of Mexico, draws the following
dark picture of the condition of that unhappy
country
Among US social evils are organic. Eve
rything appears to as contradictory and hel-
erogeneous as The races which now people
our territory; and in the obstinate struggle
now going on between progress and reaction.
it seems as though no power could be firmly
seated, and as though our only normal stu
alton were a state Of perpetual anarchy.
From this unhappy condition proceeds, in
my opinion, the inefficiency of which we are
necessarily and indiscriminately accused.
The remedy of our present ills does not lie in
sagacious accusations and barren reproaches
but. on the contrary, IN unanimous, perse-
vering, energetic efforts. These, and these
only, can get the upper hand Of a state OF
things threatening imminentIy TO involve the
most sacred interests OF nations that have
honored US all with their confidence.
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TUESDAY. Feb. |.

tuesday,, FEB. l.
The discussion on the act repealino tho
board OF School Commissioners, has develonad
the impossibility of resuscitating the board Of
Education. If anything is accomplished for
the cause of education by this Legislature, it
must be done by the agency of new State or
ganization, and it appears probable that moth
ing at all will be done. 1t is pity some eff
cientsystern to promote the interest of our
public schools cannot be agreed upon. The
Teachers. Association Of New castle have pre-
sented memorial in favor of Normal Schools
Considerable discussion has taken place in
the Senate upon the propriety of creating a
special committee upon that portion of the
Governors message relating to the public
lands. it being commended that the subject
should be referred to the joint standing COM
mittee on State Lands and State Roads. The
Senate, after passing an order creating the spe-
cial committee, has passed another for its dis
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

A sIs.-The man who imagines that his
patronage lie enormous extent of one dol
lar and fifty cents,-is necessary to the exis-
tence Of the Times, has stopped his paper =
Will somebody come to our assistance! We
feel bad. We DO!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

The Political PRosPEcT AHEAD. Geo.
M. Dallas, in his 9th of January letter 10
New York, thus eloquently alludes to the
recent democratic victory, and its influence
on the future g
"The new victory, surprising eli former
victories, TO which you have referred, has
thrown wide open the portals of bright fu-
ture for the career of America. No people
ever gave TO their country an impulse more
anlnating or direction more auspicious-
Amidst countless trophies of success, won in
the fields of persevering principle and ex-
pertinent, the democracy takes fresh start,
and, with redoubIed energies and convic-
tons, aims to achieve, in The second half of
the nineteenth century, even more Than the
genius of Jefferson impelled her 10 accom-
plish 10 the first. From the lofty point we
have now attained, how boundess the hori-
zon-how magnificent the prospect! Where
upon this continent, is the dyke that shall
stay the onward roll of popular enIighten
ment, popular happiness? Where, through
out the world is power sufficiently strong
and perverted 10 impede current which
bears OH its smooth bosom, hope, comfort,
kindness, dignity and peace, for the masses
OF mankind? ?"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

10 Five engines on lhe Hudson River rail-
road were SO much injured in penetrating the
have been laid up for repairs. To Maine, we
have not had snow enough this winter to rem
der the use Of the snow-plough necessary
And yet, when railroads were first talked of in
this State, it was thought our usual abundance
Of snow would render their operation impracti-
cable in winter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

sEP The New York Commercial Advertis-
err. (whig) in alluding to Gen. Pierce's letter
10 Mayor Seaver. declining public honors dur
ing his journey to Washington, says sit is
deeply touching in its allnsion to the writer's
recent bereavement, and noble in sentiment
throughout"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

Fauna fraudulent operation, by which
gold coin is shaken in bag till it loses part Of
its weight by attrition, is beginning to be prac-
ticed in this country. A gold eagle was re-
Gently taken at the post-ofice, in Hartford,
Conn.,, which had lost ffty-six cents of its value
by this process.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

AN EDITOR IN LUCK. Mr.. Pease, of the
Poughkeepse Telegraph, received on Christ
mas Day, present of an elegant GOLD WATCH.
He is democrat and publishes frst-rate pa
per-consequently the present was well de-
served. We feel as well about it as though
we had received just such present ourself
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03
Ship Building in Maine.

Mr. t. j. Southland, of Richmond, Me-, has
Just commenced building full clipper ship, of
1000 tons burthen, for Messrs. McManus, of
Brunswick, aud others of New York. This
will be the largest ship ever built in Maine
She is to be constructed under the supervision
OF Mr.. WIN. L. Hanscom, of Elliott, Me-, and
is intended to combine the two qualities of ca
pacity and speed more particularly than any
other ship. Her model is beautiful one
Mr.. II. will construct another ship, at the same
place, of 1900 tons burthen, as soon as spring
opens We learn that there has been more
ship-buiding in Maine the past year than
during any year previous, and the present,
it is said, will equal if not surpass it.-BOston
Post.
Mr.. Southland is not only a ship-builder, but
law-maker. We cannot say in which branch
he excels, bnt this we know, he builds good
ships. In the present Legislature of Maine,
he represents the furnishing village of Rich
mond-he is a democrat and subscriber TO the
Eastern Times-all this speaks well for him
self and his constituents. He is Just the man
to build the biggest ship in Maine.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

SHIP BUILDING.-During the last year, there
have been built in the Passamaquoddy District,
comprising PASSPORT, Robbinston, Pembroke,
Calais, Lubec, Perry, Prescott, Dennysville,
and Whiting, 5 ships, 16 banks, 9 briggs, 10
schooners, and steamer-total As, with an
aggregate tonnage of ID, O86 tons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

DEATH OF Rev. Mr.. JUDD.-It 10 with feel.
ings of the deepest regret that we learn just
as our paperNis going 10 press, the death Of
Rev. SYLVESTER JUDD, Dr., (UniIarian) which
occurred at his residence yesterday forenoon
at III o'clock. He was about 80 years OF
age. He leaves a wife and two children to
lament this heavy bereavement.
Mr.. J. was native Of Northampton, Mass
where his father now resides. He graGua-
ted al Yale College andPursued MS Iheologl-
cal s,ud;ss !, cambridge On entering up
~ an h;sIahors 4 minister of the gospel, he
.a r ss. 'na1s IF G1 he e D.SsG
raIa s 70 that society for The past Twelve
r. ne walks of literature Mr.. Judd had
,uained an honorable distinction, not limited
by The shores Of his native land. lie was
devoted and efficient in his calling as pas
Tor. His Christian graces had attracted 10
himself The most respectful and kindly re-
CARDS Of all our citizens.--Age.
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NP The large number of vessels required
for the California and Australian trade, has
given an impetus to ship bidding on the Ken
nebec. New Workers and Bostonims who want
good ships. come to the Kennebec after them.
The coming season will be busy one in the
shipyards.
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Where no blight falls
On the beautiful rose of youth"

He was bright, affcctionate, manly boy
the pride and JOY of his fathers heart
tie light and life of our home. We now
feel, and must long continue 10 feel, his loss
We are conscious of his absence ut every
turn. We weep. but the cup of sorrow is
not unmingled with rich consolation. n
have many things to say to you when we
meet. Till then, your stricken friend,
FRANK PIERCE.
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A VESSEL FROM THE Holy LAND.-A Curl
osity has recently arrived at New York, in the
shape Of vessel belonging to Jerusalem
She Is bark, named the Marietta, Capt. Ca
quero, and is last from Malta. ~ Asa !.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

~ fhe Lewiston Falls Journal mistakes in
calling Gov. Cros5y's Address, "neither fish,
flesh, foul nor good red herring" We do not
know how il is with the waters of the Andros-
coggin. but ia the Kennebec we have fish
that furnishes alternate layers of beefsteaks
and chowder filings A wonderful provision
Of nature for the qualification Of all appetites
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VICE PRESIDENT KrNG.-WHh great pleas.
ure we announce the arrival OF the Hon.
Wm r. King al Savannah, in improved
health. He had The good fortune Of favor
able voyage, and his health il decidedly
improved. Weare indebted 20 Judge Bragg
for the despatch giving the pleasing inlelli-
gence.- Washington Union.
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~ We learn from the Gardiner Fountain.

~ We learn from the Gardiner Fountain,
that Mr.. B. F. Shaw and Miss II. N. How
ard, who recently undertook to marry them
sclres by public announcement to that effect,
have slice thought best TO conform to the law,
in view Of the penalty in such cases made
and provided
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

New JERsEY-Hon. VIM. Wright, (derh. J
was elected by the New Jersey Legislature on
Friday last, U. S. Senator, from that State in
place Of Hon. Jacob w. Miller, (whig) whose
term expires with the present session. The
Legislature also elected r. M. Smith, dem,
as Treasurer of the State, and VIM. G. Steele
and Samuel w. Haines, likewise democrats,
as Directors of the Camden and Amboy Rail
road, and Delaware and Rartan Canal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-03

- Peter Eastnan, was drowned at Gar
diner last week, by falling through crevice
ia the ice.
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EASTERN TIMES.
Bath, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1853.
From the Capital.

a
AUGUSTA, Jan. 2Sth, 1858.
Two Of the most important subjects of the
Governors message have been referred to
special committees, as follows =;
o., The Public Lands Messrs. Chase, Far
well and Muzzy of the Senate; and Messrs.
Tabor, Pierce, Crane. Stafford. Thompson,
O'Brien and Iilton of the House.
On The Liquor La,o-Messrs. Tucker, Mann
and Muzzy of the Senate ; and Messrs. Smith,
Titcomb. Fessenden, Hill, Marshall, Randall
and Larrabee of the House.
The following resolve. providing for the cleo
ton of U. S. Senator, passed in the Senate on
Wednesday
Resolved, That en- Wednesday, the I'd day
of February next, at IL o'clock, A. NJ. the
Senate will proceed to ballot for Senator to
represent, in part, the State of Maine in the
Congress of the United States, in place of Hon.
James w. Bradbury, whose term expires with
the present Congress; and the House of Rep
resentatives will proceed to ballot for Senator
aforesaid, on the same hour, and each of said
legislative bodies shall communicate to the
other the result of said ballotings by message,
and If the Senate and House of representatives
shall elect the same person as Senator, such
person shall be considered as elected by the
Legislature Senator as aforesaid; and the fact
shall be communicated to the Governor by
message. And in case the Senate shall not
elect the same person as is chosen by the House
of Representatives or in case either or both
shall fail to elect. then the proceedings shall be
continued, in the manner aforesaid, from day
to day, until a concurrent election shall have
been effected, or until otherwise ordered.
i Nominations. On Thursday evening, con-
ventions were held by the democrats for the
nomination of candidates for the Senate. The
democrats of the two houses held separate con-
ventions. The result of the Senate Convention
was the nomination of Mr.. Clifford, as follows
The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-12
A Wise Mexican.

Don AMDRosIo ARMIJo, in declining the
nomination for the appointment of Delegate to
represent the Territory of New Mexico, says:
cit is impossible for me to accept the honora-
BILE and precarious distinction, for the follow
ing reason:
'First. On account of my family, to whom
am attached in high degree, and | cannot
consent to separate myself from them for SO
long time as two years"
Senior ARMIJo is right; seat in Congress
would be foreign mission. He ads with
much naiuets:
81 am informed, also, that there will be seve.
raj candidates before the people; but this would
not deter me from lending my name, for | thinl
it would be quite possible for me to beat them. -
No doubt of it. The more competitors thu
better chance of success usually.
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COMMUNICATED.
n nSu~nn Lo

This is subject of deep interest to rs as peo-
pie, for it is associated with very life, well
as our interests. We are all personally connected
with its operations, and therefore it is our duty to
look into its concerns, and judge of its capacity
for evil or for good. Whatever confidence we
may have given it in times that are past, we are
bound mo,o to question this confidence, after what
we have witnessed and heard of the reckless de-
siruction Of human life on these roads, arising
from their defect both in plan and construction,
well as in their management.
When railroads were first introduced in our coun
try, ten miles an hour was considered the maximum
speed to be given the cars. When the Ioconotiv.
was substituted for horsepower, it was thought
a great feat to attain velocity of fifteen mile.
per hour. Now VIC are not satisfied with even
double this speed, but must urge the fearful rush Of
mile minute. If, in attaining this velocity, we
had made provision against those local accidents
to which the present plan is subject-of the wheels
flying off the track and the coming in COLI
sion with an opposing train-we should not now
have to complain of the sad accidents which are
almost daily occurring these roads. We
should ask ourselves the question if there is no
exemption from such evils us have occurred on
Their we should not demand of those who have
charge Of these roads to reduce the speed OF
the cars on the same to tho minimum standard
wherein there would be loss danger from acct
dcntsa
. Our people, however, have been accustomed so
long to the speed now attained OH our railroads,
that they will, like spoilt child, run all risks to
keep it up; and the next inquiry is whether there
is any remedy for the evil, any plan of railway
which will ensure the safety of the passenger from
the cars running off the rail, or coming in COLI
sion with another train of cars This is i'm
portant question, and demands the serious con-
sderation of all railroad companies who under
take the carrying of passengers or the United
States mail, where despatch is the ultimatum.
Such an improved plan of railroad is in pro-
gress, and will ere long be announced, which will
secure the passenger from injury, and accomplish
his most ardent wishes for speed without danger
of running off the rail, coming in collision with
an opposing train--a plan of railroad that will
enable the passenger or the mail to reach the Pa
cific ocean in as many minutes there are miles
to overcome. ia
Railroad companies that are projecting new
works Of this kind should anvil themselves of such
improvement, when it promises, at the same
time, to reduce the expense of constructing these
roads some fifty per cent. r. M.
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PEACE OR WAR.-The New York Times of yes
terday very pithily remarks: cit seems to be set
tied that Russia has menaced Turkey with war, il
her altimatum were not accepted within eight days
that Turkey positively refused to accept it; that
the eight days have EXPIRED and yet Russia stands
STILL The general inference from these facts is,
that there will be no war. The Sultan has issued
a decree published in another column) confirm
ing to the Greek Christians all the rights the
Gar wished to secure by treaty; and it is be-
lieved that the latter will be induced, through the
mediation of some of the great powers, to regard
the issue of this decree as a-vrtual though not a
formal concession Of his demands"
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I
us well as an honest, patriotic, disinterested man.
1t seems to have been hard thing TO deprive him
Of the command against Burgoyne, at the time
when that step was taken. The harvesting OF
that field seems to have been fairly due to him,
though allowance must be made for our being ur,-
able perhaps, at this day, fully TO measure the
discomfort of those New England troops on whom
so much reliance Justly placed for the issue.
And earlier, when i'll health prevented him from
assuming in person the conduct of the Canada
campaign, great game appeared to be in his
hands, for his country and for himself
90 Mad Anthony Wayne shows himself in a
frame of great method and sobriety. Stark stands
out not at all the rude soldier, but as man OF
calm good sense and well-trained thought. The
mercural and accomplished Gouveneur Morris;
the strenuous and magnificent money-king, his
namcsake, reminding us, says MIR. Pulszky, sof
the heroes of Cornelius Nepos; the venerable jaw,
nfexible, incorruptible, and patient us Washing
ton; the generous Morgan, of lowly origin, but a
true gentleman heart Chittenden, the yeoman
Governor of Vermont, keeping her loving and
loyal to the Union, under injustice keenly folt;
George Clinton, model in those days of intelli-
gent and right-minded activity; Montgomery, re-
soluto and sanguine, equal to any sacrifice of hard
ship but those of baffied plans and ill-discpned
and complaining soldiers. Sullivan, deserving far
better success and again on the point of some
great achievement which just failed him; Madison,
matured in early manhood to placid, graceful,
scholarly craftsmanship; Charles Lee, whom
Carlisle might call Juaius Dalgeny-the gor-
geous group of foreign oiliccs-Steuben, with
the starch military etiquette becoming an aid-de-
camp of Frederic the Great--Rochambeau ID 'Es-
tang, Lauzun, Duportail, De Grassc, Tenay,
Pulaski, strangely swept from old-fashioned sa-
looms and camps to New England rocks and Car
DINA pine barrens-prcsent each his own true
Everyday physiogomy. The old Governor Of
Connecticut has an odd fascination Of his own.
There was us much chiyalry in the straitlaced
Jonathan Trumbull there was in the eccentric
veteran rover, Charles Lee. For blood or bone
we would back him against any racer of the revo-
luton; and nobody excelled him rs a prompt,
precise, pnins-taking man of business. Whether
Washington was to be helped to gunpowder, or the
Sound to be cleared of British ships, or New York
tories to be kept in order, the exigency always
found him wide awake. But, till Washington
got used to the excellent patriot, we can fancy
him puzzling over the edifying reflections inter
woven into the moro fugitive matter, and won
derng whether scrap from the last Sunday =
sermon of the Lebanon minister had not crept
into the Governors DESPATCH
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DIED WHILE DRESSING FOR A BALL.--Miss
Laura Shields, who resided on Liberty street, in
Cincinnati, went up to her room on the evening
of July 4th to dress for ball. When the gentle
man came who was to accompany her she had not
come down stairs. Her mother called her, but
she did not come. At length her mother went to
the door and raped, but no answer was returned,
and she had locked the door. They then became
alarmed and forced the door, when Laura was
found lying upon the floor, nearly dressed for the
ball, and dead She appeared to BIO in perfect
health in the evening at tea. She was buried, in
the dress they found her in, on Monday.
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WIsCoNsN.-Th State is said to be absorbing
the great body of the migration to such an extent
that Michigan finds herself rather neglected, and
the papers of that State are discussing means for
dverting the stream of settlers to their own va
cant lands. According to the Detroit Free Press,
much of the popularity of Wisconsin with emf
grants is to be ascribed to the judcious laws pass
ed by the Legislature of that State to encourage
emigration thither The Detroit Free Press says
that five hundred Norwegans passed through
Buffalo from Quebec few days ago, on their
way to Wisconsin.
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ELECTIONS IN AuaUsT--Electons will take
place next month in the States of Kentucky,
Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee,
and North Carolina. In the latter two States the
election will be held on Thursday, the 4th of Au-
gust, and in the others on Monday, the LIST of
August In Kentucky and Arkansas members of
Congress and of the State Legislatures nre to be
chosen; in Missouri and North Carolina members
of Congress, and in each of the States Of Alaba-
ma, Texas, and Tennessee, Governor, Legisla-
turc, and members of Congress are to be chosen.
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THE BALTIMORE GERMANS have held a conven-
ton, and organized to advise the German vot-
ing community Of Baltimore how to cast THEN
votes at the next elections They have, through
their secretary, inquired Of each of the candidates
now before the people Of Baltimore for Office,
whether he is convinced of the justice and ne.
cessity of their organization" and if he "openly
pledges himself TO represent them in Congress
&c., according to the laws of equality and JUS
tice, without any preference to nativc-born Amer
lean citizens -
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Major Weightman, late Delegate frol
New Mexico.

We observe that the Santa Fe Gazette en-
ploys the most violent language Of censure to-
wards Major WEIaHrhAN, the late Delegate
in Congress from the Territory Of New Mex
leo. He is accused ofnegligence, incompetency,
infidelity to the interests of his constituents,
and want of influence with Congress. With
out assuming to interfere between constit-
uent and representative, we have no hesita-
ton in saying that Major WEIeHrMAN here
bore the reputation Of interchangeable industry,
and untiring devotion to the interests confded
to him. AS gallant soldier and faithful rep
resentative, we do not doubt his ability to jus
tify himself from the charges preferred against
him.
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The BALTIMORE PArRIoT.-Isaac Munroe and
Joshua Jones took leave Of their patrons in yes.
terday s ISSUE and the inaugural of their late as
sociate, Jno. II. McJiton, as sole conductor, APP
pears. Mr.. McJlton says that the Patriot now
enjoys more profitable patronage, and is estab
lished upon frmcr basis, than at any former pc
Rod of its history 1t is most valuable journal
and we trust it may continue to increase in use
fulness and prosperity.
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AN EpIroR's TRrALs.--The Springfield Repub-
lcan, in giving an account of the parade Of the
"Antique and Horibles y on the 4th instant, mem
toned that one of the horses used by the inspect
ing officer was "broken down." Tho owner OF
the horse writes indignant letter to the editor,
in which he states that he has known the beast
for upward of torty-seren years, and he was never
yet broken down,