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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
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% II VIII UU 10 PUUIIsH IHe IOIIOWIHS sLOry
because it is from the Knickerbocker:
The following incident came off in certain
poor house in New Hampshire. A young cler-
gyman visiting the establishment seated him
self by the side Of a deaf old woman, when this
conversation ensued
Clergyman (shouting)-How old are you,
my good madam
Woman-Eishty-eight years old come last
May.
Clergyman Gin a sad tone)-Eig hty- ght
years old? Before lightweight years shall
have passed over me, shall be food for worms
Old Woman (horrifed) Worms. did you
says Are you troubled aOiM 'em? I never
know'd crowd up men folks to have EN- bad !!
The clergyman was observed to come away
very suddenly after that question and answer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

T Those of our readers in this city who
wish 10 have their piano fortes tuned by an
amateur will do we'll to leave their orders with
Sawyer & Magoun. Calvin Edwards, of
Portland-as will be seen by an advertisement
in another column-visits Bath once week
for this purpose. Those who have been in the
habit Of employing Mr.. Edwards will be
pleased with this announcement we are sure.
He is probably not surpassed by any in his
profession in the State
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
The New Administration.

In notice of the Inaugural Address Of
President Pierce-whch it is said in more
senses than one initiates not only new ad-
ministration but new era-the New York
Evening Post specifies the leading objects of
the administration deliberately avowed in the
Inaugural, as follows 81
|. A vigorous and fearless, but just and
peaceful conduct of our foreign affairs, such as
becomes powerful and pacific nation.
n 2. A distribution of office to persons who
are best fitted to the discharge of their duties,
without regard to personal solicitations, and
with view to political cooperation.
, 3. Economy in all departments to the utter
extinction, we takeit, Of the jobbers and spec
ulators.
4. A rigid construction of the constitution,
so as to maintain the rights of the States, in
their completest integrity.
5. The support Of the Union and of frater-
nal feelings among all its members, on The ba-
sis of the recent compromise acts.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

PoLITENEss TO STRANGERS. On a church
door in the city Of New York the following no
tice is posted :-"Strangers are requested not
to take seats" This is better and more to the
point than the practice in some churches in
this State, where strangers are kept standing
outside the door to look at.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

70 The New York Journal of Commerce
says men cannot be obtained in sufficient num-
bers to do the work in the ship-yards of that
city. Eighteen shillings per day are paid, and
some are dissatisfied and ask twenty
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

There are five vacancies in the present U. s.
Senate, the Legislatures having tailed to elect,
viz :-in place of Mr. Bradbury of Maine; Of
Mr.. Clark, Of Rhode Island; Mr.. Masgum. Of
North Carolina; of Mr.. Clemens, of Alabama !;
of Mr.. Bell, Of Tennessee, and Mr.. Brooke. of
Mississippi.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

President Pierce's Inaugural is excellent
Read II We have no time to notice its mer-
its.-Belfast Signal.
The Signal is wing paper. The lnaugu-
raj is satisfactory to almost everybody but the
free sellers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

90 The House of Representatives, on Thurs
day last, passed resolve, IS to 6S. Indefinitely
postponing the election of Senator. The Senate
on Friday, laid the resolve on the ia ble Is to
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

0F Mr.. FULLER, of this State, has made a
speech in the House of Representatives at
Washington, against the Reciprocity bill. He
regarded the bill as calculated to operate unfa-
the inhabitants Of the eastern part Of Maine
He considered the advantages of the bill, four
TO one, were on the side of the inhabitants of
the British provinces. Mr.. Fuller said all
he asked was, to harmonic our interests, and
treat us all fairly.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

The "Sailors' Home" in Purchase street,
Boston, was burned in July last. The man
ayers Of The Boston Seamen's Friend Society
have buita new home, larger than the old
house, and with many improvements. The
present building il six stories high, Of i'm
imposing appearance, and is an ornament to
the city. Ah '
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

iE5s Butter is quoted in Baltimore as fol-
lows Dull at Is II cents for roll, and IA a
l6 in kegs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

HANDSOME CONTINENTAL resolution re-
commencing Hon. George M. Chase for the
Office Of Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands,
has passed the upper branch of the Legislature
by a unanimous vote. 1t was passed while
Mr.. Chase, who is a member Of the Senate,
was absent. ia
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

- The Marblehead Advocate says that
that town furnished 1900 men and boys to car
ry on the last war with Great Britain, and that
700 of them were made prisoners, and 500
confined in Dartmoor alone.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

e. President Pierce delivered his inaugural
speech in clear, distinct voice, from memory,
without for moment recurring to his notes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

% Mr.. George Adams, master builder at
the yard of VIM. M. Rogers & Son, fell from
the staging Of the ship, Wednesday forenoon
last. about 80 feet to the ground, breaking his
collar bone, and otherwise severely injuring
him
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

N SELLING GooDs BY SAMPLE.--A law has
recently gone into effect 10 this State, render
ing peddlers and other persons who shall sell
goods, wares or merchandise by sample or
otherwise within This State, liable 10 a fine
Of not less than fifty or more ihantwO hund-
red dollars, unless they haYe been five yeer~
residents Of the State. -&
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

49g@ Orders introduced in the Senate and
House for adjournment on the 18th of March
without day, have made quite buzz. 1t is
easy to perceive .cho are in favor of long SEES
sions.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

HALLowELL. Rufus X. Page. Esq, was
unanimously elected Mayor Of tIallowell, on
Monday. Most Of the old council was re-elect-
ed. There was bu; little political interest felt,
and the vote was small.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

By recent decision of the Secretary of the
Treasury in relation to the pay of Custom
House officers, the Collector and inspectors of
this port, among others, are entitled to arrear-
9 ages to make their salaries equal to what they
were at some other period, about twenty years
past.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

u The steamer OCEAN has arrived at Bos-
ton from New York, fitted up in fine style, and
with new boilers. Her state rooms have been
increased in number, and extended forward of
the pilot house
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

GARDINER. Francis Richards, Esq, wing.
of Gardiner, was elected Mayor Of that city on
Wednesday last. He has since declined serv-
ing the city in that capacity.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

O. It is said that Gen. ScOtt has deter
mined to transfer the Head Quarters of the
Army from Washington TO New York.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

iL3S Letters have been received from Hart
ley Cove, Esq, of this city, on board ship AS
cutna' bound for Australia, dated Cape of
Good Hope, Dec. 26, 1862.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

AN OLD Goose, A goose belonging to Mr..
Hill Burrell. of Canaan, died in February 1852,
at the advanced age Of AZ years. 1t was
Matched in April, 1910. He is thought to have
been cousin to the one that saved Troy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

e To extinguisR fire in the hold Of ship,
nothing more is required than cask of COM
mon chalk in the bottom of the hold, connected
with the deck by small pipe, and two-gaI-
Ion bottle ofsulphuric acid, which, on the alarm
of fire, being poured down the pipe, will gen.
crate sufficient quantity Of dense smoke lin
which fame cannot exisD to extinguish any
fire, however large. Flame cannot exist in
carbonic acid gas
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

f-P Three beautiful masts came down over
the Kennebec and Portland Railroad to Rich
mond the other day.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

INcREAsE,oF BANKING CAPITAL. The Com
mittee Of the Legislature on Banks and Bank
ing have reported that they have decided to
limit the increase to a sum not exceeding sir
teen hundred thousand dollars. The sum asked
for amounts to abou: $4,000, 600. The Com
mittee apportion the increase as follows -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

PIsToLTNG BY WoMAN.-At Old Town a
lew days ago, young woman attempted to
take the life Of William Bowman, her failhless
lover. They were at dance, and as Bowman
passed down the hall before the girl, she rose
from her seat, and discharged at him both bar
rels of double barrellcd pistol bail
striking him in the shoulder. He was not
killed, and the next day the girl was arrested
on his complaint, and brought before magis-
trate; but no witness appearing, she was dis
charged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

LIFE INSURANCE. We would invite the at
tention of our readers to the advertisement Of
The Hartford Life Insurance Company in an
other column. By recent statement of the
affairs of this Company, we learn that it has ac-
cumuiated a very satisfactory surplus fund
This Company, originally chartered with Health
Insurance privileges, has never transacted any
business in that line-but have confined them
selves strictly to Life Insurance. BY report
for the present year, we are glad to observe
that they are now sensible of the error they
were drawn into at the commencement by
Professor Siliman and others, and have made
a very considerable alteration and desirable an
crease on their joint stock rate Of premium. This
is as it should be-and evinces a desire to re-
gain the right path. The Hartford Life Insur-
ance Company now recognizes the great prin-
ciple and paramount Importance of paying rates
of premium" and ga large reserve fund for re-
insurance" and in doing so offer to the public
a guarantee for their future success and pernaa-
nancy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17
Appointments, &c.

The cabinet appointments were confirmed
on Monday following the Inauguration, and on
Tuesday the members took charge of their re-
specrive Offices.
The following appointments were announced
in the papers '.-'
Charles Eames, late assistant editor of the
Union, to be assistant secretary of state.
Peter G. Washington TO be assistant secre-
tary Of the treasury, vice Hodge.
Selah R. Hobbie to be first assistant post
master general.
Willis A. German late member of congress
from Indiana, to be commissioner to the gen
eral land office.
Com APP. Catesby Jones, to the command
of the naval station at San Francisco.
S.. J. Bridge Of Boston, to be appraiser at
large for the Pacific coast.
General G. P. Peaslee, late member Of con-
gress from New Hampshire, to be Collector of
Customs at Boston.
Benjamin F. HalIet, district attorney for
Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Colburn of Boston, TO be assistant
appraiser of the port of Boston.
A correspondent of the Journal Of Commerce
thinks Mr. Buchanan will be nominated as
Minister 10 England Gen. Dix, 10 France /;
and Mr.. Guyarre, of La, to Spain.
1t is said that Nathaniel Hawthorne will get
the Consulate at Liverpool. Judge Henry W.
Bishop will probably succeed Charles Hudson,
as Naval Officer at Boston.
Mr.. Fletcher Webster will not be disturbed.
VIM. III. Veazie has been confirmed by the
Senate as Consul at Havre, vice Draper re-
moved.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

VICE PRESIDENT KING. The Isabel, arrived
at Charleston, brings advices from Havana to
the 7th inst. The following is an extract from
letter dated Matanzas, 9th inst, from the u
s. vice. Consul at that port;
ave changed the residence Of our esteemed
Vice President on Tuesday last, from the Cum
bri to the sugar estate Of Col. John Chartrand
The Vice President was considerably fatigued
with the journey, but slept that night better
He told me that since he had been on the is
land he seems delighted with the change, and
is more hopeful and OF better heart than since
he reached Matanzas, and at present unques-
tionably better than when he came here
Don't be surprised if the Colonel sends him
home a tolerable well man"
A despatch from Charleston says:
The oath of office was not administered to
the Vice President on the 4th inst. Mr. Rod
ney, Consul, visited Mr.. King on the Sd inst,
for the purpose, but Mr.. King considered the
ceremony unnecessary, fearing he should never
reach Washington 10 assume Office If he
should, the oath could then be administered
The friends, however, who accompany him, en-
courage the hope that the salubrily Of his pres
ent location may yet restore him to health
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-17

Senute--Mr. Vinlon introduced a bill adj
ditional relating TO divorces, which was re-
ferred.
Mr.. Wheeler, from The committee on Inte-
rior waters, reported reference 10 next Leg
stature on the petition Of VIM. Getchell et.
ais. for leave 10 erect q boom in kennebec
River. Accepted.
House-Report of the committee on dIvis-
ion of counties granting leave TO Withdraw
on petition OF George l.. Ward and others Tor
a new county with shire town near Lewiston
Falls, came from the Senate accepted.
The House then concurred with the Sen
Mr.. Morton Of Augusta, from the commit
Tee on interior waters, reported order OF nos
tice. returnabIe 18th inst, on petition OF Ed
win Moves ct ais for incorporation OF an aque-
duct company
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens OF Greene, the
committee on agriculture were directed 70
inquire into the expediency OF encouraging
The culture Of wheat and corn by bounties.
Mr.. Warren of Canaan, from the commit
tee on Agriculture, reported legislation mex
Incident on order Of March 9th, respecting
bounty on crows. Reported accepted.
Passed TO be engrosscd-Bills to increase the
capilaI stock of the Lewiston Falls Bank; TO
incorporate the Maratime Bank to incorpO-
porate the Bank of Winthrop TO set off GER
tain persons from Unity Plantation and an
mex the same 10 the town Of Albion.
Petitions presented-L. w. Hathaway and
al. for issue ofarms to companies OF volunteer
militia Francis B. Field and al, the same
Edward Robinson and al, in aid Of petition
70 set off certain persons from South Thorn
aston TO Thomaston.
Mr.. Fessenden again called up the bill con-
corning Railroads. sgFsa -8..a-
Mr.. Hill Of Bangor, moved TO amend the
bill by restoring The third section which pro-
vides that 10 case Of death by railroad acci-
dent, coroner inquest shall be Immediately
called. The amendment was Immediately
adopted.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
MARINE NTELLlasNcgr.
sAl HIos o. ,IS OCEAN s. s IsTs5
ARRIVED.

Brig Vermont Sookete from West Iudies sugar and
molasses 10 Dunlop Noncure Co. 81 -
schr Aevia, Cartss, from Hampton Roads salt 70 Shaw,
Kohlier Co. ~ y UsH'' a-f's = t-llil71 I
schr Leonidus, heArs, from Hampton Roads. fis
Schr Meranda. Jones, from Port Opposite, lumber To
Bslvin Parker ~ - ' - n :
slooP New Packet Gwa.ney, from smi,haeid md.e. to
John Womble 4 Co. = lfN'i :
ScST Agnes Ross, D0ane, from Halifax. IN. 81 ash to
schr HsnricO. Tutic. from New York, md1e to David
Currie. 49, = ; - :
Steiner Jamestown Parrish. from New York. mdrs. to
Ludlam Watson. $50,
Steamer Belvidere, Clifford, from Baltimore, mdzs. 70
Ludlam Watson. . .1.l - 49, ,,-T.l'
schr sclomon Andrews Ellsworth, from Albany, lum
Der to Belvin Parker. 81 iioi 10 'Il's t-slsH /.
& L s Talaferro n ~ ~ +, - 80
schr Henry Clay, Forrest, sand TO Captain. -
:. Esrrsxp-Brtsh schr. Agness Ross, Doane from Hal
sx, hsh TO Q. T. Workman K Co. ~ $50. = -rilo1 e.,
Brig Vermont. Lages from Cardcnas sugar and molas.
ses to DunloP,s Moncurc & Co. " - - t7-lIT,
BALTIMORE, July 1l-Cld, schrs Ocean, Mitchell Rich
mond VIM Spears, Bunting, Richmond, aud Prince, Jr
Boze, Richmond. fLsrl~i GA .i'l' ihF fIlf' q
Bosrox, July s-Clearcd, Barqus Rescue, Bragdon
James River, II Cheney < Co. 800 35~7'-11
NEW YoRK, July s.-Arriyed Schr Merchant Terry
Richmond. .fr 90 h'itAht ftl.f.i
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
LATEST RY TRIPcpApu

LONDON, June 2e-Paris dates of Prid, ,., tia, n.
funds opened with rise but in conseque AGO Of report
cd OF the Danubian provinces by Rua received
a sudden check and closed at a decline
Vienna dates Of the Path state that nsa m lonosr In
s on special treaty with Turkey at her demands
nov confined to guarantee, In the 70 .In OF a note.
Paris adyces Of Monday say that n,;v.s ls,,s, f,m
Jasy holdaya June l7tb states th AZ an e.,,od;nsry
courier rom 81 Petersburg passed hr ,ugh the day
uous on his way to Canstantnope wi IN another ultima.
ssg noaee tnaI h was not acce tied in eight days
tiers and commence hostes diysi ON OF the Russian
army 10000 strong already thin wv leagues
hnens oates o. the 18th stat that XII g Ohio was arm.
In Of a neutral var. - 'N'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
TERRIFIC STORM AND Loss OF LIFE.

NEW YORK, July l0:-A tremendous hu rricane, accom-.
panied oy thunder lightning and torrents Of rain passed
over TINS city and vicinity yesterday evenin e. building
Tsryown occupied by several families and containing
MY persons was blown down, and only siI the inmates
are Known 70 have escaped seven dead DO lies had been
taken out last evening
large brick store and dwelling house Ia course Of
erection at frookJn on the corner OF Hicks and Monta.
que suse' vas entirely demolished and The passers by
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12

RooK AND JoB PRINTING ofev .,va....,..,.. -.
- WIN neasness and despatch by "P"'a' "see'ed
B.rrn'InE fnt Of an Kinds ,oior, ~, W.. sSdny
- S.,,...- Ram
W N""ee-tspress packages for NoysIE Bycy,.,.,, -,
burg, &c, Intended for Shipment Der st..r.,. So -
w. wv hereafter Be reesi ted By Ms..r. ADAMS Co
Who are The only asslortse A0en ,,r E.sr
privileges ~ these Ships. 'P-'
once o. N'v Yss and vtsls s,..-sAp @. Ma q, n,..s
Aeens Jeis-U
eea.see s.i." snscr safe'-t.y-r'. Tsa,ent-Rou..r
" FAr"ok the sole mssufeurer Uni. STATE. 81 an.
ses vhom the hshes, pr, uIsra has yu.
been awarded BY NJ een.e Of IN, Ns,ropo,I,.
sndT oonn Impsuetr.s Dsasne. Ioes.
Safes eous, ed IN N. v,s
1-y . s.es sWess js2o-em9d PAGE
vss,Ss,,.as ~ sorls OF TBs UNrrF sTbTFs BasN q
n.r-rs' a. w. w ~ redeeuned vfrgnis money.
- angst ist 1853 su7- ~ ". n. rfrsLkY
I'D h"D> P'i-- s.con sides, 'ST ssis "
I'D r ~ k'cx Is'= sTOSS FOR :.Is y -.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
:MprIoN OF vIRCINn SIX PER CENT DEBT.

>hE HOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES oP
bEBr issued by the State Of VIRGINIA redeesbe
s OF March, sis and Afterwards
nssn will take notice, on ~
S.ntsng Fund created by OF Assembly
virginia passed the 26th proceed on the
lat day Of August next said e=rteates at the
treasury OF the Commonwealth
are required before the said LIST August
surrender
whether surrendered thereon viii
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
AUCTION SALES

II Sirr OF vIRGiNfANfss .ss.s,s q s ~ 1871
t1sss Fl oss: OF s@
ss .eioa. Manures adopted In his Or ssv
.s DC IL a and -. 's
Va. sn,.s T% o y. ' nsn
the ar.s Chemist. u Ss vh' ;..ad no.
under a and oseh. WIN yssrs q psssi
san,eIen, confidence that the No 81 v hin vss
Of ia,o sas' esoa,1, ssss ne -:
G%er% 11as Vi. M p s.ss,vsa s =. =.
,s together With host Of the highest essonsss ma
iA, ~. Twelve Nv, months While here -
Of The po" 3, s 70 refer any VIE
barren can be and nss over shs sss
ss parties dubious buying than some So o m
proud in making sursandns so os 80 =,
saoo Of which enters into q Z. ss sss
the ssrieaari.s viii % .s % hi. n,.S.hs es.
nsn ~ ma, no plant win grow soil IL fnos
the SOIL and taken By the plants solution for s.,r
fertility issue spprsnsns ~. :,
can farmer VI 'As ''" well known to the Ansu-
Line s to point out the or
70 De deconPosed before .isS ~ s
,sr and se,uPaloa. been a
bushels n % Line - have The d
e On account Of It's being in solution shortly me-
derive their the o II u me- p es.s sn
ss ssEs and genuine
known to hInself-con,ainng ammonia and Is only
necessary To furnish the soil which n ~. s
oy previous growth II Is elective AZ s;usno o.
more as manure and less than any Other
c, 3. De BURG. Agricultural Chemist,
yb.r. n,-.h...-. 49,. =, Williamsburg, L L,
genuine article, styled A No. l. pure anu
To prevent deception being practised h.ne.,or-,u.
ages VIII be branded with manuaeturers nam. M P@rk-
Amx., 80. -, G. B. DE BURG
rity and standing - esien-
Judgment upon JAS r. CHIiToS ~ ~ passed thefr
ThOS- ANTIsELL. ESQ M N :"
WILLIAM W. Elicit, Eso NJ D.
ISAIAH DECK, y M D.
N JOHN II. CURRI-, ESQ, NJ d
Ny representative, Mr. J. p. oNEIL shall DO IN
visiting of
ne most happy 20 receive Impart suc IN
may be required Of him this arter-hs -. a
nrng on with him full supply OF Pdnp with mn
lars which viii be found tally useful 70 The
raj community. ~ Hie @trlenitu-
Price as fOr 1000 lbs. from the Manufa.tory
je2t-dkcim ->esANs'f hicnnond- va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-12
SAILING OF TIE nI1n1n

NEW YORK, July 9.-Thc Collins ste, ana rip Baltic
sailed At noon today for Liverpool with as ,sengers
OF virginia; H. Matthews, ofva p Escan don ecrotary
.he heI'csn Legation; Edward do Lee A. our Consul
General 70 Egypt j. w. Haeket, the cei eba,ed come
out s206, 1871 In specie.