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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
Sad Effects of Rum.

The Indianapolis Sentinel Of Thursday,
gives the following melancholy account of
recent death in that city -
Yesterday morning, about o'clock, Joshua
Soule, Jr., an old citizen Of this place, and
well known to most of our citizens, was found
in the yard of John Coburn, Esq, in the north
ern part OF the city, with no clothing on but
his shirt, and III dying condition. On being
spoken to, he said he believed he was about
halt drunk, and asked to be lifted up. His
request was complied with, but he was scarce
ly raised to his feet, when he groaned once or
twice, and fell back dead.
An inquest was shortly afterwards held upon
his body by Justice McReady, and the Jury re-
turned as their verdict, that he came to his
death from fit of deIirium tremens, and ex
posture consequent upon his escape from the
residence of John Bishop a few hours before.
We understand that Mr.. Bishop stated in
evidence, that DR.. Soule had been attacked bv
dellrlum tremens several days ago, but was
getting better. On yesterday morning, about
two O'Clock, he got out Of bed, Mr. Bishop sup
posed for the purpose of getting drink of
water. Bishop, who was but partially awak-
ened, Immediately went TO sleep again, and
did not awake again till aroused by the infor
nation that DIR. Soule was dead
Thus is another added to the long list of the
bottles victims. Dr. Soule was a son Of
Bishop Soule, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and was man of education and tall
ent. He came here nearly twenty years AGO
as dentist, and for several years practised
his profession. Many of our old citizens say
that none of his successors have equalled him
is skill and knowledge. He was subsequent
ly, for several years, clerk in the post office
in this city-a station he was undoubtedly as
well qualified to fill as any man in the United
States. His Incorporate habits, however.
caused him to lose every place of profit and
responsibility, and ultimately his social posi-
ton. For several years past he has been a
miserable, wretched outcast, subsisting upon
what little writing he could get in the public
offices here when they were hurried-for he
continued to the last an excellent penman and
clerk. Once, three or four years ago, urged
by some of his old friends, he joined the Sons
OF Temperance, and made an effort to reform,
but association with the friends of his prosper
Gus days, seemed to embitter his life by the
contrast their situation afforded with his, and
he soon returned to his cups worse than be-
fore. Since then he has made no effort to
save himself, but has been going down. down,
until he met his fate ear
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
Attack upon President Pierce.

A studied attack upon President Pierce and
the institutions of the United States was re-
Gently made by the London Times. It was
stated that Queen Victoria understands her
business, and does it with much less fuss and
much more to the satisfaction Of the public
than g Mr.. Pierce"
The London Lcadcr Of August 9th, con
tains the following apt and appropriate reply
to the attack of the Times =
But at once the most offensive and most I'M
founded attack is that on Mr.. Pierce 1t is
presumed that the man elected by an enormous
body of free citizens can be surrounded only
by place-hunters yes, that is the word
and the thousands Of independent patriots who
were there, and at whom the word is levelled,
will not readily forgetit. Was it intended to
ALLEVIATE them from England!
The man who commenced his presidential
career with the most mastery resume of pub
lie policy heard for many day, is the object
of sheer for plain and unpretending speech.
Queen Victoria is held up with fattery for
her physical vigor, in contrast with the man
who volunteered to shoulder brown musket
IN the cause of his country, and who returned,
"iteI prlllant campaign, as general, 10 re-
ceive the thanks of congress for his share in a
great conquest. And the citizens are tainted
lot not choosing President sound in wind
anu hnh meaning that man The man,
- 80 whose energetic foreign policy is making
tho s S.e men feel the protecting power OF
Inc s,ar-girt eagle, is compelling even Austria
70 acknowledge the power. of the United States
IN Europe and is redoubiing the anxiety Of
true Englishmen to retain the alliance of that
powerful young republic, the real unfalterino
champion of freedom. ''''''e
Two days later, the Times makes some
amends by paper, acknowledging the ability
decision, and practical care of the America,
government, in issuing the instructions to is
consuls abroad, to inculcate republican plain
ness of costume, diligence, and proper atten-
ton to the claims of Americans, whether for
employment at the consulate in preference to
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
Whiggery attached to Free Soil"

A free soil convention was held at Wolibo-
bo' N. IL. on Wednesday of last week. 1t
was kind of mixed up affair, free soil and
whiggery preparing for coalition. The Bos-
ton Post says Moses A. Garland, an aboli-
ZIONIST who has received the support of the
wing party as candidate for office, was one
of the speakers, and cursed the constitution,
and invoked bloodshed in resistance of the tu-
gltive law, and eulogized J. p. Hale. This
last mentioned person was present and made
speech. Tuck was insolent in his attack on
President Pierce, and, after abusing him TO
his hearts content, said that +" The honest Wh4gS
Of Neao Hampshire werc completely prosecuted,
and attached to The principles of free soil, and "
,0aS uery desirable that coalition should be Eff
tected IF only TO put dorm The Concord Democrat
&c cHque." The day turned out rainy, and the
convention was a thin affair. Tuck, Hale and
their coadjutors cannot shake the confidence
of New Hampshire in her son who has been
called to preside over the nation.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
Have We a Wing Party among us ?

The Syracuse Journal thinks we hare, and
has entered upon the work of proving that
"young men should belong to the wing par
ty." Because, first, the wing party is the
party of principle; and second, it is the party
of progress. We do not know whether our
neighbor Of the Bath Tribune would agree
with his brother of the Syracuse Journal in
this matter; but from the fact that all he
claims as being whiggish or resembling the
whig party about his office or his newspaper,
is his old types, which he has recently Mrorcn
a,ooy, we rather guess he wouldn't Our
opinion is that there is not grcenness enough
left, although summer is nearly over, to make
such advice to young men 60 down. If the
young men of the country exhibited Uerdancy
enough to wish to 5ine, there would be another
difficulty, very much like that the good dame
experienced when she wanted to borrow her
neighbours tub. She could not have il first
because the hoops were off; second, the bot
tom was out; third, it was already lent !;
fourth, she (the good neighbor) necer had
any tub The question was, wtere's the tub 2
Inc question now is, or will be with the
young men 'ohen they want to join, where IS
the wing party! And we think thew will not
ind SO much as the " bottom - or q hoops -
left; unless application is made to Gen Scott
for some of the material of the party used whom
the "people stood out in the rain ;, ~ i
founding that military hospital bevord a.
Blue Licks. ao HiaI
But the Syracuse Chronicle considers The
dignifed proposition and argument Of tho
Journal addressed to young men, as afTordino
nice bit Of ssquiet fun " or " fun alive. p
The Chronicle says the most important divi
sion of its argument, however, is omitted
perhaps, we shall have it tomorrow. 1t should
be to show, thirdly, that there is a Wing Par
ty, question still under serious discussion
throughout the Union. But the editor of the
Chronicle elucidates the important subject, the
wing party, with so mastery and pungent a
pen, that we must let him speak for himself
He says - ha a
For ourselves, we arc inclined. on the two
first points, to go with the Journal. That the
Wing Party, is party Of principles we have
the same evidence that we have of the exist
ence of icthyosauri and ornltholites,- ,ve hare
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

dug 'em up, and seen their tracks in the rocks.
If you don't believe it party of principles,
look at Its Platforms, once smell of its reso-
lutions. You'll find principles there, banks,
tariffs, registry laws, bankrupt laws, and 9th
internal improvements enough 10 stock the
cdtOcon,bS ~ a
We rather think nss,abe, t,co, also. might
be made out, to wit : that the Wing Party IS
party of Progress, Old John Bunyan says
He that is lo,o needs fear no fall"
and, on the same principle, he that is crowded
to the wall is in no further danger of backing
ont Now let him who doubts the inevitable
INCONSISTENCIES of the Wing Party, just take
an observation of its present plight-as far
back as it is possible to get in the dead past,
and fiat on as back at Mdt,-and then please
saw. (granting that it Is alive and is erer going
to novel, if it don't 90 both upward and on
ward, which way, in the name OF all dynam-
les, poiH it go
The only link in the argument remaining
to be supplied is the one already limited at,
viz whether the Wing Party ever wiH move
again. whether there Dc Wing Party among
us.-whether the great political organization
that figures SO like a thing of life In the Jo-
cose leader of the Journal, this morning, is
any other than a fossil relic OF bye-gone age.
On this point we trust we shall hear further !;
meanwhile dear Journal, when, as we antlci-
pate, shoals of young men, constrained by
the winning force of your article, come to US
inquiring for the Wing Party, and desiring
to Iine, uchere shall we tell 'em to go.
One of our neighbours best Jokes IS that If
the young man joinathe Loco Focos, he will
be torn asunder by conflicting factions, like an
unprotected female in the hands of rival
cabmen, whereas one of the advantages of the
(hypotheticaD Wing Party is that the miser-
able distinctions of Wooly-head and Silver
Gray were never known to disturb as peace
FIJI breast And finally that to join any 9th
er party is to become the advocate of one
idea which, as nearly as we can calculate,
is just one more than he will find to advocate
in the company for which our neighbor, with
such good pluck, is beating up recruits.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

foreigners, or for facility and protection. But
what is this care and activity in the consular
department save part, and very small part,
of the energy which combines close attention
to details with the most prompt and resolute
conduct of the general administration of the
foreign affairs and to whom is that character
Of administration to be imputed if not to Mr..
Pierce himself! In short, il is by his bold
ness, foresight, and natural feeling, that Frank
lin Pierce has identified bis own name with
that of his country, insomuch that at this mo-
ment he, as well as the republic, is the object
Of the fear and Vaccinations Of the servants of
dbsolutisn', from the Danube to the Nera, from
the Black Sea to thdnAtlantic.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
ALBERT PILSBURY.
Lynch Law---Assassination

Our neighbor of the Tribune, since DOMINIC
his new suit, manifests an ilcAiug for contro-
versy. He is not very select in his choice of
subjects; for he takes US to task for a short
paragraph of ours, wherein was recommended
the hanging Of the guilty perpetratOr of railroad
murders on the nearest tree. We allow this
is rather severe; but we know of no remedy
likely TO prevail when Legislation fails, but
something of the description of Lynch law
We had an example in the commercial mart
of the new Pasifc State lately, where, when
Legislation practically failed 10 protect the citi-
zenS from the midnight murderer, the people
reared the gibbet, and protected themselves.
This desperate course had better not be re-
sorted TO but for the failure of law to protect
the citizens. We are no advocate for the adop-
tiOn of Lynch law. 1t is a bloody code of re-
voting aspect but if our citizens are 10 be
hurried into the other world by scores through
the recklessness or carelessness of railroad op-
eratves, and Legislation provides no remedy,
then, we say, the people are justified in pro-
tecting themselves by summary examples of
punishment.
But the Tribune editor is fruitful in expedi-
ents in the extremity of the case. He says,
eat this point, when legislation has not vet
proved efectual to check the growing evil,
most anybody else would have recommended
the trial of some other c1lactments - What
other power but the legislative, pray, has the
prerogative Of making enactments in this coun-
try! Do tell US what other power beyond
or behind, above or below the legislative,
''most any body else'' recommends TO institute
penalties for railroad murders We suggest
that this spacious editor should bear in mind
that he lives in a country where the people
make enactmens through their legislative as
semblies-where there is no power behind the
throne of public opinion-and that the people
lciH rule, either by the enactments Of legisla-
tive bodies or the verdict of primary assemblies
of the people. The last resort, Lynch law, as
il is sometimes called, is the only power exist
ing between the people and their servants, the
lawgivers, and, call our reasoning "strict con-
struction,' or anything else, to the same opin-
ion is the Tribune editor driven by his own ar
guments.
His inference, then, that if Mr.. Pilsbury is
defeated, we shall probably recommend the as
sassination of Mr. Crosby applies as well 10
himself as to US. We shall do no such thing;
and if the editor of the Tribune concludes TO
commit the criminal offence, he will probably
do it "by the trial Of some other endctments.'-
We have no doubt the universal wing party in
Maine wished him in "Davy Jones's Locker"
or most anywhere else, just previous to his ac-
cepting his recent nomination for Governor
but he had them by powerful grip, and there
he holds them Notwithstanding wry faces
Our Inference, then, is, that as our neighbor
or ourself will never be likely 10 recommend
assassination, Gov. Crosby can only be as
sassinated by his own pocket pistol
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

HE RECENT SOUTH CAROLINA DUEL.-An
account was published some days since Of IA
tai duel at Charleston. The Washington
City Star gives the following particulars -
Mr.. Legare was engaged to young lady
in Columbia. Her friends inquired Of Duno-
want what was the character and habits of L..
This coming to his ears, he inquired of ID.
what he had answered, and found that he had
spoken favorably of him. But not satisfied
with a verbal statement, he demanded it in
writing, which was refused. Legare chal-
lenged on this refusal. The distance was
twelve PAGES Legare fired at the word one, ;
and missed Dunovant fired at the word two,
and killed his antagonist. The survivor was
wholly unskilled in the use of the pistol, hav-
ing never before had anything to do with a
duel Legare, on the contrary, was notorious
ly crack shot, having a few days before the
affair came off, Tin practicing,) placed forty
eight out Of fifty balls in card at the word.
He became very nervous on starting for the
ground, and remarked that he felt PRESENT.
ment that he would fall, notwithstanding his
skill with the pistol. He was formerly in the
navy as midshipman, from which he was
dismissed, it is said, for running sword
through marine. ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01
For the Eastern Times

Mr.. EDIToRs Being present at the con
vention holden at the City Hall on the Goth
inst, was much surprised and interested a
the very profound remarks of a new class
of politicians, who have lately made their de-
but in the political arena, professedly prompt
ed by moral motives but really by MorreH
the would be Gov Of this State. They inva-
riably announce themselves as ministers of the
Gospel. would not be understood as object
ing to christian teachers taking part in poll
tics on the contrary, not only accord to
them this privilege, but regard it as their
duty. But when the pulpit is abandoned for
the stump, and the demagogue sinks the min
lister, it becomes our right and duty to exam
inc their positions, taking hold Of their cleri-
cal pretensions with naked hands, very much
as we should any other class of demagogues
who cry 10 here, and 10 there. But before
proceeding to a post norton examination OF
this class of reverend spouters, it might not
be amiss to take glance at their theology,
for their politics and theology are very SINH
lar, making glorious medley of each. Any
one, after listening to these stumpers, must
acknowledge one truth that they understand
these things as clear as mud; at all events,
the most casual observer could not fail to
perceive their gross ignorance of matters
which they attempt to teach. But the glance
at their theology. One of them after an
nouncing himself as minister Of Jesus Christ,
had occasion, he thought, to speak of AriStoc-
racy, of which he stated there were several
kinds, of many of which he spoke. In par
ticular, of the aristocracy of wealth, with
which he had no fault to find he regards it
no doubt as good in MorreH enterprises-he
had just been begging for material aid The
next was the aristocracy of war /; as much as
he deprecated war, still he felt profound
veneration for those men who in defence of
their country's rights and honor, had risked
their lives on the field of battle. This in
primitive times would have been considered
another gospel, but the world is in progress,
things are changing. must confess, how
ever, | have failed to read where Christ ven
Grated warriors, or expressed any sympathy
with them, except to rebuke them. | hare
read where he taught men to love one another
and to forgive as they hope to be forgiven, Of
his disputing with the elders j suppose they
were the ReU. politicians of that day, but per-
haps am wrong. This servant may be above
his master. One of them had Just returned
from tour to the westward, in which he had
the pleasure of A. P. Morrells company. OF
course he had good teaching, and was well
posted up in State affairs. "Although po-
litically an infant, he could lisp Wild Cat !!
To Oxford Bear he gave the proper accent the
first time trying A perfect prodigy, he
evinced such a thorough knowledge of the
whole subject. think he must have gone
farther than the westward, and had an inter-
view with the old man of the mountain.
would here suggest that he take some lessons
on the subject of huge pa,Os; it sort of spices
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politlcal harangue, it passes off with more
eclat, and proves at the same time-notwith-
standing our higher pretensions-we can de-
scend to the lOD, the vulgar. Thew pretend
to think, perhaps do, that the Maine law
wouldAbe repealed in the event that Mr.. Pills
bury should be elected. The matter Of repeal
rests with the Legislature, and not the execu-
tive department The leaders understand the
matter, but these Tom Thumb politicians, not
familiar with political intrigue are deceived,
and instead of teaching, should be taught, and
taught by experience too; then they may be
qualified to act, and act understandingly.-
They suppose that Mr.. Morrell's pretensions
are honest, and that he is prompted by pure
motives. Bless their ignorance where it is
bliss, it were folly to be wise. Mr. Morrell
or some one else told them that the wild cats
wanted to elect Pilsbury, and then they would
have all the sherifs and all the deputies, which
would perpetuate the wild cat power, and
these pigmies fail to see that this would-be-
chiefs after the same engine of power for his
own ACKNOWLEDGMENT. No one having knowl-
edge of Mr.. Morrell's political course for the
past few years, can doubt that his eve is on
the char of state, and not the Maine Law, any
farther than to make it a hobby on which to
ride where his ambition leads Many of the
supporters of Mr.. Morrell acted with the dem
ocratic party until after the Bangor conven-
ton, and at which some of them labored very
| hard to procure the nomination Of Mr. Cary.
Had they forgotten that gentleman's course in
the Senate, where his mission seemed to be to
defeat the law because he considered it wrong
for several reasons, and therefore his deter
mined opposition
| Mr.. Pilsbury, whatever might have been
his private opinions, has never taken ground
against the Maine Law, and he now refuses
to admit the law question as political issue
but this is not the real cause of objection to
that gentleman. His offence hath this extent,
no more. He is identified as the standard
bearer Of the progressive party, whose policy
is bounded by the worlds extent. The larg-
est liberty to all, pure democracy, that the
designs of the founders of our institutions may
be tested, and the question settled Of the PEG
pies ability to govern. But the law will not
be meddled with until the question of It's utili
ty is fully settled, and the verdict Of the PEG
pie obtained. If in favor, it will remain anc
and no power can prevail against it if other
wise, the strongest friends of the law mus
submit that the majority may rule, still de
string, still the right pursuing LAYMAN.
Bath, Aug 81, 1853.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

R The Depot Of the Eastern Railroad in
Boston will be completed in day or two
The building will occupy the entire square
formed by Canal, Friend, Market and Traverse
streets, being therefore very near the Boston
and Maine depot. The entire length will be
322 feet, the width AS, and the sides of a dis
lance of 272 feet will be one story in height
The front, which is on Market street, Is to be
three stories in height, and built Of freestone.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

Worthy OF IMITATION. A traveller over
the Michigan Central Railroad, notices two
features in its management which are worthy
Of imitation by railroads throughout the eoun-
try. He says:
I" Two things struck me in passing over the
Michigan Central Railroad that ought to be
introduced on every railroad in the country
The first was request, posted up in the cars
at every seat, that any want of courtesy on the
part Of the employees Of the road, should be
reported to the superintendent. The second
was the planting of shade trees at the stations
at every depot there was small but hand
some park; at some depots, two or three,
with trees Of quite large growth, and casting
a refreshing shade
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

REVENUE CUTTER FOR THE PoRrLANp DIS
TRlcr.-The Eastern Argus says that Secrs-
tary Guthrie has ordered the new and elegant
revenue cutter " Caleb Gushing " to be perma-
nently located in Portland harbor. The cutter
is expected TO arrive in few weeks.
The 4" Caleb Gushing is one of six cutters
just launched, and named after the several
members of the Cabinet She is built with
care, and timbered for the " rough and tumble :"
service on our coast.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

B- Democrats, Election is at hand. Are
you ready1 Is there any work left undone
Then do it. Wake up the masses. To the
rescue Of the State from the Crosby Dynasty
See that your men are all on the voting list.
Look out for those whig stories Of defamation
always ready for circulation just about the
Sunday before election. Set your faces
against boiling Of all kinds-it is the CRYING
sin of the day, and will ruin us unless checked
go for the regular nominations and no 9th
ers-do your duty, and the country is safe.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

CHOLERA IN CUBA.-AccOrding to the latest
reports the cholera is interrOpting the progress
Of agriculture npon the plantations in Cuba
A letter dated Havana, Aug. 18th, says that
some Of the estates are losing half their force
of labOrers in the course of four ur five days
The disease appears TO be confined 10 the inle-
riOr, and 10 the blacks, and Is said TO be of
more malignant type than in 1882