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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

A VILLAIN BALKED.-We learn from the
Portland State Of Maine that man named
Johnson, who married lady in Portland three
years ago, and has since resided there, left his
wife and two children last fall, stating that he
was going into the Western States for the
winter, for the rpOse Of cutting ship timber.
1t seems he did not go to the woods, but TO
Baltimore, where he succeeded in winning the
affections of young lady Of respectable parent
age Her parents wogld not consent to her
union with a stranger, and received hint that
Johnson was already married man,despatched
letter TO Mrs. Johnson, in Portland, and re-
ceived an answer just in time to break up the
affair before an elopement took place. johnson
is now awaiting his trial in Jail. Mrs. John
son will appear as witness in the case.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

HEMAN j. REDF1ELD, appointed collector at
New York, is bunker democrat, and urged
the appointment of Mr.. Dickinson as member
of the cabinet. J. R. BRoDHEAD, naval officer,
is a bunker, and was strong Cass man. JOHN
]. Cisco, assistant treasurer, is an influential
bunker, and was recommended by hunkers for
the office of collector. Mr.. O'SULLIvAN, charge
10 Portugal, was a soft shell.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

his energy Of character and will inspire ardor
and confidence in the bosom of his friends.-
The tinid may falter, and the treacherous
may desert, but honest democrats will stand
by their President in his struggle with faction.
For time no doubt the rage of faction will
fill the country with its infuriate yells, but,
the ebuilition. over, returning reason will vim
dictate the President and cover the traitors
with merited contempt.
The successor Of Mr.. Bronson is sound
democrat and worthy man.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

- The Erpositor states that Hon. F. 0. j.
Smith has been engaged during the past sum-
mer in constructing, at his own expense, an
extension of the Buck6eld Branch r. R. which
he now owns, from Buck6eld 10 Canton Point,
a distance of Is miles, the grading of which is
nearly completed 5Insconnection with this en-
terprise, also, Mr.. Smith is building small
steamer at Mexico, on the Androscoggin, which
is 10 ply between Canton Point and Rumford
Falls, touching at Dix6eld and Mexico.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

GREAT SPEED BY AN AERoNAUT.-A tele-
graphic despatch from Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
says;
Elliot the aeronaut, who made an ascension
at Baltimore to-day, landed at Christina, in this
county, making a distance of 80 miles in an
hour and ten minutes. The last thirty miles
was doIfe in the almost incredible time of TWEEN
ty minutes. He says he reached an attitude of
four miles, and was hurried along by heavy
gale nearly the whole distance
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

AMERICAN FISHERMEN AT PRINCE Ed
WARDS ISLAND. We regret to hear from the
New Brunswicker that some Of our fishermen
do not behave as men should. We trust there
are not many such. If the facts are Justly
stated, in the extract below, the punishment
was full as light as it ought to be:
{" The harbor of Cascumpec is much resort
ed to by American fishing vessels at one
time this season there were 20 sail there,
with crews of IL to Is men each. These men
being idle in port, ramble over the country in
that vicinity, committing all manner of pranks
and sometimes very serious depredations.-
Their tavorlte amusements are tearing up
bridges, barricading roads, and other trifes Of
that sort. Last month, two Of these worthless
entered farm house, where one of them COM
mltted an assault upon married woman, with
intent, &C., while the other assaulted the hus-
band outside. They were tracked to their
vessels in Cascumpec harbor, and complaint
was made to Lieut.. jenkins, of the Rose, then
In port He at once determined that no yes
sci should leave the harbor until the men were
given up aid they were delivered over to
him. Last week, these men were tried be-
fore the Supreme Court at ST. Eleanor's,
when the principal offender, John McPher-
son, was sentenced to Is months imprison-
ment with hard labor, and the other, Charles
Nenson, to two months Imprisonment"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

INITIATED STATES Observation-Disclosures
and of this beautiful work have been re-
ceived. They contain views Of Columbia
Bridge, Genesee Falls, Catterskill Falls, Cow
anus Heights near Brooklyn, Chapel Of our
Lady near Cold Spring, Below Table Rock,
Trenton Falls, Trenton High Falls, New
Harmony, Burlington, Stone Walls on tina
Missouri, St. Charles, Prairie Du Rocher,
Sunrise on the Mississippi, Scenery on the
Lake Pepin, and Grand Tower on the Missis-
sippi.
We shall be greatly surprised if this publ
cstion does not acquire, as it deserves, large
circulation. 1t is the most magnificent work
published in this country. We shall be happy
to exhibit the Nos already published to any
who may wish to subscribe.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
nP we nntice an liam nninn 1he rounds ~

Is We notice an item going the rounds of
the papers, made up Of an article which recent
ly appeared in the Tribune, stating ''that an eff
fort is being made to substitute Hallowell
Granite in the place of Edgecomb" for the New
Custom house in this city. We are assured
this is not the case. No effort of the kind has
ever been made. There has been, and is still
difficulty in obtaining Edgecomb granite of
uniform quality, sufficient in quantity for the
entire building. We learn that the same kind
Of granite can be procured from one of the
islands on the coast, in large quantities, and il
no better arrangement can be made, that from
Gregory Island will probably be used. lis
superior cannot be found, either for durability
or beauty.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

20 The Philadelphia coal dealers have
resolved to give after the first of December only
1000 lbs. for a ton, although they require and
are allowed 24O0 lbs. for ton at the mines,
besides five per cent. for loss.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

SUNRISE. -Some student of human nature
makes the following comments on the romance
of sunrise
Whether people see any beauty in sunrise
depends great deal on surrounding circum-
stances Thepoet, with fat wallet, looks
upon it as the yellow ever from which will
pour golden day The poor fellow who car
res hod, on the contrary, sees in it forerun-
ner of hard days work, and coup de soliel.
With gentlemen of the latter persuasion sun
rise is not popular institution, and never will
be. II is hard to be sentimental with fifty
pounds of mortar on your back
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

Thousands of railroad hands have been dis
charged at the West, in consequence Of the
stringency in the money market; and the Gin
cinnati Commercial apprehends that there may
be much suffering among them. unless the pres
emit state of things Is relieved.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

SMAsHEs. Two railroads lately finished,
one running northerly from Albany, and the
other from Troy into Vermont, each about 80
miles in length, have failed and assigned their
property. t.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

Wolves One of the traverse jurors, pro-
ceeding to Machias to attend the last term of
the court there, was arrested by a pack Of
wolves, who planted themselves in the road.
He turned his horse and ran away from. them,
followed by their unearthly yells.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

~ A little OUer Sir Thousand Dollars have
been collected at the Crystal Palace towards
liquidating the expense Of erecting the projected
National Washington monument
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

- In the gale on Monday night the depot
at the junction Of the Kennebec & Portland and
the P. S. P. Railroad, little cut of Portland,
was blown to complete smash.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

The CHINcHA ISLANDS AFFAIR-The Pana-
ma Star Of the 10Th inst, furnishes the follow
ing information relative to the late difficulties
at the Chincha Islands
"We learn that the Peruvian Government
have agreed to allow full compensation for the
insults and injury TO the Americans at the
Chincha Islands. Owing to this arrangement,
the United States Minister at Lima, Mr.. ]. r.
Clay, did not find it necessary to proceed to the
Islands as previously reported. 1t is supposed
the difficulties will be arranged Immediately on
pacific terms.'
The ". Y. Express says:
:" The Lima journals give no particulars rel
alive to the difficulty at the Chincha Isladd, be-
tween the authorities and the master Of the De-
fance. The Bogota brings up special mes
senger of the Peruvian Government with de-
spatches for the Peruvian Minister in the o. S.
We have, however, learned from private
sources that Mr.. Clay demanded the dismissal
of the commander of the guardship and SIS, 900
damages. With the former part Of the request
the Peruvian Government complied but few
days afterwards the officer was seen in public
in his uniform, which brought forth remon-
STRANGE from Mr.. Clay, and he was ordered to
discontinue wearing it. To the latter part of
Mr.. Clay request they offered SIC, 0O0, which
was refused and the whole matter referred to
the Department at Washington
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

LAUNCHED in Rockland, on Tuesday last,
from the yard of Joseph Hewett, Esq, fine
barque Of 500 tons, named David Kimball.-
She is to be commanded by Capt. Jesse Ames.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

W Inc following Circular has been ex-
tensIVely circulated among the friends of edu-
cation in this State. The object is of grea.
importance, and it is hoped all the friends of
education in the State will be present
To THE FRIENDS OF EDUCATION IN MAINE
---Deeming it necessary for the aGyanceman. -
Popular Education in our State that soToe 49, =
manent educational organization shonldF ~
formed among our teachers and educationis,S
the undersigned beg leave to invite the friends
Of education and the teachers in the State. 10
meet in convention at Winthrop Hall in Au.
gesta, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of Novem-
Der next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose
81 forming State Educational Association
and OF adopting such other measures as may be
luuseo pest for promoting the interests of public
IAN who may feel an interest 10 the object Of
OCTOBER 25, 1853.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

0C Rev. Mr.. Drummond heretofore largely
contributor TO the editorial columns Of the
Lewiston Journal, has been obliged, from i'm
duties, to retire from his connection with that
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

O-1Two children are now exhibiting at
Baltimore, who are joined together at the back
By the union two spines in one. Often while
one is sound asleep the other is wide awake
and playful, and the connection is such that
while one sits erect the other can lie down..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

~ DR.. Joseph Kittredge, Of Biddelord, and
DR.. VIM. Stevens, of Saco, Me-, have been
arrested for robbing Lord & Wentworth's store
10 Saco. They are elderly physicians.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

Ship Empire State, 1872 tons. Is months old,
having three decks, built in this city, Of best
Merrimack oak, has been purchased by Messrs.
Zerega s Co., New York, for $4,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

A man by the name Of Palmer, was last week
examined at Richmond on charge of firing
the stable of NJ. S. Hagar, and bound over for
trial in the sum Of $1,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

We have received neatly printed sermon
preached by Rev. DIR. Sheldon, Of this city, at
the dedication of the Baptist Church in Feb
ruary last. Copies can be had at the Book
stores ----..h n--.-L---L- -.--n.-I H.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

fEP Claim agents are busily engaged in
preparing for the session at Washington
Their success under, the late administration
makes them hungry. If they do not find their
business uphill work under the economical
administration CT franklin Pierce, we shall be
mistaken. Galphins will be matched.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

~ The lately elected democratic Governor
of Tennessee, spent the first eight or ten years
Of his life in an Aims House, as charity boy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

LAUNcHED-in Richmond, on Saturday last,
from the ways of Messrs. Aliens Mcfarland,
fine ship of 700 tons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

HIGH PRESSURE. In England the Bank OF
England rate of interest has been raised to
per cent. About year ago the rate was
I-2 per cent.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
Official.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
The Governor, with advice of the Council
has appointed Thursday, the twenty-fourth OF
November next, to be observed as day OF
Thanksgiving and Praise, throughout the
Commonwealth.
SEcRETARY's OFFICE,
Oct. 10, 1853.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

~ Within a few months Panama railroad
stock has fallen from 14O to 95-Crystal Pal
ace stock from 100 to SIS.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

MEYERS UNIvERsUM.- Parts A and 5 Of the
Second Volume have been received from the
publisher Of this beautiful work. They
contain four engravings each, executed in the
best style, and are sold at IS cents. Snbscri-
bers TO a volume Of twelve Parts, will receive
gratis The Maid of Saragossa, superb per-
MUM plate, of imperial folio size, to be deliv-
cred with the last Part of the Volume.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

BLAcKwooD FOR SEPTEMBER.-L. Scott &
Co.'S American Reprint has been received.
It's contents are : Scotland since the
Union Foreign Estimates Of England New
Readings in Shakespeare, No. H.; the Dukes
Dilemma, Chronicle of Niesenstein; Lady
Lees Widowhood, Part H.; Coral Rings; The
Aged Disciple Comforting The Extent and
Causes of Our Prosperity.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

- We learn from the Gardner Fountain
that the citizens of Gardiner are about taking
measures TO have their city lighted with gas.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

F What beauties renegade democrats are
in whig eyes We remember when J. Wat
son Webb was a Jackson democrat how the
wings ridiculed and abominated him what
ugly names they called him; and how they
laughed about the Irregular army"-but the
moment he abandoned General Jackson, enlist
ed under Nicholas Biddle, and abused Jack
sons administration-presto! he came out a
super6ne politician-a beauty in all things
and was at once worshipped as wing leader
and gentleman Of the first water. Just SO
with Berrien of Georgia; Bell and White, of
Tennessee Wickliffe, Of Kentucky; Rives. of
Virginia Ingham, of Pennsylvania; Branch,
of North Carolina, and a host of others who de-
serted "Old Hickory during his first term
But this did not lessen the hero of New Or
leans in the love Of the people; it drew them
closer to him, and rallied about him the honest
hearts of the country, forming an impregnable
barrier against all the assaults of traitorous,
designing, ambitious aspirants, while the CRATE
full voice of his country bore him triumphant
ly, second time, into the presidential chair.
So it will be now ; the wings will run The same
race again-so will the traitors-and so sciH the
President. -BoS.oR Bost.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

- Knox, democratic candidate ior 81
nreme Judge in Pennsylvania, is elected over
Rudd whig, BY majority Of thirty-seUe'
tbo,saad four hundred and JJteen'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

A MODEL PROCLAMATION. The following
is the Massachusetts, Proclamation for Thanks
giving, by Governor Clifford. 1t is short and
exactly to the point
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

e. The New York State election will take
place on Tuesday, Nov. Sth. Massachusetts,
election, Nov. 14th.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

lip James B. Norris, Esq, Of Augusta.
Me-, has been appointed an Inspector in the
Boston Custom House.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

- The democratic editors of Ohio are
magnanimous fellows. They have quit hur-
raining over their recent splendid victory, out
Of compassion for the poor wings. The Ohio
Statesman says -
" ONT Hurrdhing, Boys It's Unkind-
Medill's majority cannot be less than sixty
thousand. 1t may be more. 1t certainly can
not be less. Col. Medill must have received
the votes of the women A bachelor governor
is by no means an object of Indifference to the
fair sex. We shall give something more def
mite tomorrow as to the several majorities on
the state ticket. From 80 counties from which
we have returns, Medill has 3d. 900 This is
from about half of the State.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

SrRoNG ENoUeH The democrats IA LIS
Ohio Legislature will have majority OF s'aty-
eight on joint ballot.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

e. Congress is to assemble Dec. 9Th. There
is good deal of questioning in Washington as
to who is the best man TO preside over the
House
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

We hear there were several cases OF drunk
enness and street fighting Sunday. Saturday
night friend remarked to US that he saw
about fifty persons drunk Really, our COM
munity presents many sad pictures Of the
prevalence of intemperance, and the victims
are from the snartest and otherwise likeliest
of our young men and boys.-Mirror.
This is rather serious allegation, neigh
Dor, and shows. if true, that there is some
thing ''rotten in Denmark. 'Fify persons
drunk in Bath!'' We are half inclined to the
opinion that the editor did not believe this
story, himself. A gentleman at our elbow
states that he was ''about town" Saturday
night, and should have known it had such
been the case. Hesays there were only EIGHT,
enough, in all conscience, to set our citi-
zens at work to devise some more efectiUt
means for the suppression of intemperance
than has yet been devised.
Can we not convince these young men,
many Of whom are otherwise considerate and
capable, of the awful consequences of persist
ing in such habits, and the disgrace they are
bringing upon those parents for whose person
al safety they would not hesitate to risk thei1
livesl They have but just commenced, prob
ably, this downward path Let us tell them
Of the deep wounds they are inficting upon q
mothers heart, and the scalding tears thai
will course down sisters cheek, at the re-
cital, by taunting enemy it may be,-o
their midnight orgies. We say, let these
young men be taken by the hand, and in ar
affectionate manner, urged to "throw the
bowl aside" They ,oiH listen. The power
of reason and affection is effectual, and will
avail. yd
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

C Jenny Lind's baby, according TO the
Musical World, begins TO manifest signs of
musical capacity. It's cries are 50 melodious
that even 10 the refined ear of the Queen of
Song herself, they are seldom unpleasing.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

FREsHET. We experienced the heaviest
rain storm in this vicinity on Monday night
caused rise of some 10 or 10 feet in the river.
Several of the braces in the bridge on Bloom
field side, have been carried away, which has
50 far weakened The bridge as to stop travel
with teams. A heavy Jam Of legs has formed
in the South channel - ko,Oegan. Clarion.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
Keep the word of promise to the car,
And break it to the hope.n

Thus the Signal, after an existence Of thirteen
years has perished-not in the bud and prom
Use Of youth, (for it had respectable age for
a paper, )-but in that age when we look for
the pride and vigor Of manhood. Its torch
has gone out in darkness, and we know not
where is that Promethean heat that can light
its re-illume. Our deceased friend did not
even write his own obituary"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

20 During the storm on Monday night last
barn belonging to Capt WIN. PaTcner' on
the west side Of the river, was blown down. IL
contained at the time, yoke Of oxen, COW
and several sleighs. One of the oxen had both
horns broken off,and it became necessary to Kill
him. The others were unInJused, but the
sleighs generally became 2 wreck Of matter
Two chimneys on Garceion's Building, east
side, were also blown down, doing some little
neys Of the Hill Machine Shop was also blown
Naturalization Ado.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

EXCITEMENT ON A STEAMER. Quitea start
ling affair occurred on board the steamer Con
necticut, last Thursday night on her trip to
Boston from this city. During the evening a
man was observed on the lower deck, kneel-
ing as though in prayer. After remaining in
this position about an hour he arose, and draw
ing dirk-knife, began striking at the pap
sengers, who were thrown into great conster-
nation as matter Of course. Capt. Williams
was called, and they finally succeeded in get
ting the desperate upon the forward deck, and
closing the door upon him. The Captain then
proceeded to the upper deck, intending to
draw up the ladders and prevent any assault
in that quarter. In the meantime the fellow
had rushed up the ladder, knife in hand, and
all who were near, started in regular stamp
ede He met Captain Williams in the for
ward saloon, and made pass at him, cutting
his clothes and grazing the skin slightly
The Captain jumped back, seized heavy dou-
BILE chair and hurled it at his assailant knock
ing him heels over head. A severe struggle
then ensued-the man resisted desperately,
but he was finally secured and the knife taken
from him after which he was put in place
of safe keeping and there retained. We I'M
derstand he was mechanic belonging to Nor
witch. But for the prompt and resolute con-
duct of Capt. Williams, he would doubtless
have done some serious, if not mortal, harm
among the passengers.-N. Y. Tribune, 27th.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

SUPPOSED MURDER.-We learn from the
Manchester Mirror that the body of an I'M
known man was found in the Merrimack river,
at Reeds Ferry, on Monday last. The man
was apparently from ffty-fve to sixty years
of age, had light complexion, grey hair, cut
short, had lost two front upper teeth and one
of his front upper teeth projected out. He
had on brownish coat, a plaid vest, cotton
shirt without linen bosom, a course pair Of
dark pants and thin shoes. A trunk key was
tied into a button hole of his pants and lodged
in his pocket The physicians Judge that the
man came to his death by violent MEANS
His skull was badly broken and there were
several other serious wounds.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

u The Main Street Baptist Church, Bruins
wick, have invited Rev. Charles Aver, Of
Turner to become their pastor.