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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-04-07
City Government.
COMMON CouNcII, March 3oth. 1858.

CoEMoN COUNCIL, March 3oth, 1853.
un motion of Mr.. Hayden,
Ordered, That a Supervisor be appointed,
who shall measure and grade the streets, under
the direction of the joint committee on high
ways, &C., and mark the boundaries OF the
same.
On motion of Mr.. Shaw,
Ordered, That when this meeting adjourn,
it shall be to next Wednesday at Il o'clock |;
and also that the stated meetings shall be
holden on the first Wednesday of each month
at IL o'clock, p. NJ.
Petition of Engine Co. No. 8, was read and
referred in concurrence to the Joint Standing
Committee on the Fire Department.
Petition Of VIM. Lynch, was presented by
Mr.. Marston, setting forth that the city, in
building the bridge across the railroad on Oak
street, had closed the cellar drain of said Pc
titioner, and requesting damages therefor
Mr.. Shaw, after making enquiries of the late
Street Commissioner, was in favor of giving
the subject the go by. MIR. Eames thought the
claim a just one, and ought TO be paid when
on motion Of Mr.. Ross it was referred to the
committee on highways, sc.
Mr.. Marston presented the report Of the Com
mittec on Credentials, which was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Haines, the Joint Stand
ing Committee on Highways, &C., were ordered
to consider ana report upon the best means Of
putting Front street, from Vine to Cedar
streets, in thoroughly and permanently i'm
proved condition.
On motion Of Mr.iLincoln, the Finance Com
mittee were ordered to estimate and report at
the next meeting of the Council, the amount
Of funds necessary for the current fiscal year.
Petition of James Mcclellan and others to
have Elm street graded and suitable sidewalk
built, was read and referred in concurrence.
Petition of Nathan Coombs and others, for
sidewalk on South side of North street, was
also referred in concurrence.
On motion of Mr.. Shaw, the Committee on
Compensation of City Officers were instructed
to report at the next meeting Of the Council
the amount Of pay which shall be allowed to
the Street Commissioner. Adjourned.
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EASTERN TIN vs.. Eo,.
Eat' Thursday, April Z, 1885.
Adjournment Of Legislature.

The Legislature of Maine adjourned on Fri
day morning last. The Governor signed the
new LIQUOR law, contrary to the expectation Of
his particular political friends ana thus has
made more certain what was sure enough be-
fore. his political downfall. Liquor legislation
in Maine has been death on the Governor. Il
matters not whether he takes position as friend
or foe whether he gives the law his approval
or his veto, down he must come Such is the
result of interfering with certain rights in olden
times called inalienable, and the mixing up Of
morals, sectarianism and politics.
The first month of the session was a month
of excitement. Nothing was accomplished Of
public benefit. The express wish of the peo-
pie was disregarded, and a scene of ground and
lofty tumbling came off at the Capitol, which
finally threw uppermost whig Senate and a
wing Governor for the people to look and
laugh at. Then followed the high hopes, aspi-
rations and brilliant prospects of the general
schnapp-cat union party, to go out in darkness
over the cruel reality that our political Samp-
son was found to have lost his locks.
The Legislature. then went to work, and we
are glad TO say that the remainder of the ses
sion has been fully occupied in attending to
the wants Of the State. Sensible men of all
parties regret the mistake made at the outset.
1t has given form to the truism, that when the
interests of party are sacrificed to ambitious
and reckless strife, everything is lost and moth
ing gained. All that the democracy has ever
gained, has been gained by union and conces-
sion; and all that has been lost, has been lost
by disregard ofparty identity and tampering
with the enemy.
The industry Of our legislators for the past
two months is to be commended. Although
the land question remains pretty much as it
was, and the Senator question is open and I'M
settled, other subjects of minor Importance
have been satisfactorily disposed of, and a
large amount of local legislation accomplished.
The banking mania was checked by a wise
discrimination, and the tone and temper of ri
val railroad interests softened down. Politi-
cally, we trust the members have gone home
wiser and better men, inasmuch as they have
had an opportunity of realizing the results Of
sin by its experience, and therefore never had
wider field open for repentance and reform.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF CENSUS BUREAU Thu
appointment of Mr.. J. ID. B. De Bow Of New
Orleans, to the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Census
Bureau, will, says the Washington Union, be
universally regarded as an admirable selection.
Mr.. De Bow is gentleman of varied attain
ments, and with the political, commercial, and
industrial statistics of the country he is especi-
ally conversant. Besides filing the chair Of
political economy in the University of Louis
lana, he has been engaged for some years in
conducting the famous Commercial Review
(which bears his name. His ability and indus
try will be of great service to the Stale in the
important departmsntto which he is appointed.
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MYSTERIOUS Discovery. Yesterday af-
ternoon, as the workmen were engaged 10
digging hole upon the Common in Boston,
in which to set q tree. they came upon
brick arch, which upon opening, and waiting
while for the nitrous gasto escape, one Of
the workmen descended and explored this
cave. 1t was about ten feet deep, fifteen feet
III length, and six feet wide. Upon the north
side was an iron door, from which issued a
flight of stone steps. This door WBs nearly
decayed with rust. The bricks were of a
very quaint mould, differing entirely from
any we have ever seen or heard of before,
being of n semicircular shape. -Four small
earfhen Jars or potts. of a curious form, with
uncouth heads moulded upon them, were
found in one corner of this vault one OF
which was filled with amorphous pieces of
silver, covered with yellowsh brown mould
or rust The other three contained a motley
assortment OF jewelry of the most singular
form and make-consisting Of heavy gold
rings, deliberately wrought with chasngs Of
beads and antique armor entwined in scroll
work and flowers bracelets, buckles, ear
rings, &c. In creyice between the bricks
was stuck dagger, which upon touching,
the blade Immediately crumbled to pieces,
being completely eaten up with rust. The
handle, upon little rubbing proved to be Of
fine gold, set with six costly diamonds.
Here is problem for antiquaries 10 solve.
The only clue or key to this strange affair is
the inscription found engraven upon the han
die Of the dagger, which GONE of our learned
pundits are now trying to translate: il reads
thus-"LO. OIL. lRP. A."
The articles have been deposited in the
City Hall; and the cave will remain open
to-day, for the examination of the curious.
Post, Of Saturday.
Our readers will observe that this wonderful
antedeluvian relic was discovered on Friday
last, and that the key to the hieroglyphical
characters consists principally in reading back.
acards.
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UNFORTUNATE AFFRAY. A rencontre
took place on Fore street, near the foot OF
Cross street, on Saturday forenoon, between
two men named James Pickett and Thomas
Egan, during which the former received four
or five severe stabs in his side with a knife.
one OF which tits thought will prove fatal
Pickett keeps store in the basement story OF
the building 10 which Egan lives, the door
by which Egan enters, being next 10 that OF
the store. Pickett had been accused OF
blocking up Egan's door with his goods dis
played for sale, and the immediate cause of
the atfray was the upsetting Of barrel Of
potetoes by Egan, which he found near his
door. Egar's wife was also engaged ia the
ARRAY, and struck Pickett over the head with
pair of tongs, in6icling bad wound
Egan and his wife were both committed
to the watch house. He has sustained a
good character, heretofore Portland Alder :
tiser. 9G 4gyat a-WMt... 4M3
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Steamer Ocean.

The steamer Ocean has commenced her reg
ular trips between the Kennebec and Boston,
under the command of Capt. Sanford, as usual.
Mr.. Wall and George officiate as clerks with
usual prompttude. Ssilphin stands at the wheel
with sharp eye out, and all the other officers
are at their posts.
The Ocean has received abundant improve
ment during the past winter. so that all judges
pronounce her, the present season, to be the
best boat in all respects that ever came on the
river. Two new boilers have been placed in
her; her engine has been completely over
hauled and made good as new; all the modern
Improvements have been added 10 the room of
the chief engineer, so that his quarters are now
equal to saloon; ten new staterooms have
been added, making the whole number thirty
two, inclosing beautiful new saloon forward
reaching to the pilot-house; and the saloons
are fitted up with new carpets and furniture in
fire style. The ladies' cabin is fitted up with
new carpets, curtains and furniture in magnif-
cent style, and is one of the prettest places
you can put your eyes on. Altogether, the
appearance of the boat, inside and out, is such
as to reflect great credit npon her enterprising
owners, and entitle them to handsome patron
age the present season. ra.
But what attracted our eye on short stroll
over her decks, were three new fire engines,
forward, amidshies and aft, which can at short
notice be put in active operation, and discharge
water enough in ten minutes to put out any
fire. WE noticed also large number Of life
preserver stools. These precautions speak
we'll for the boat and officers, and show that
the important prerequisites for the safety Of
the travelling community, care and prudence,
have been consulted as we'll as the ease and
comfort Of passengers.
The Ocean deserves good business the
present season. A large portion Of the inhab-
itants of this city, in the mild part of the sea-
son, prefer the invigorating air of the ocean to
the dust of the railroad; consequently, Bath
furnishes large number of passengers for the
Ocean. The abundant provision made for the
comfort and safety of passengers, shows that
the boat proprietors appreciate the patronage
of the people Of Bath, and are ready to do all
things 10 merit it. Then let them be literally
patroniZed ,
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MAINE APPOINTMENTS. The following APP
pointments for this State, have been confirmed
since our last g. '"
Collectors Charles N. Bodfsh, Bath ID
w. Dorman, Machias Edward Wilson, Wal
doboro' John -Dabson, Wiscasset b. Brad
bury, Passamaquoddy Geo. p. Scwall, Ban
COR E. Carter, district of Portland and Fal.
mouth Adams Treat, Belfast Luther Jen.
kins, York. r.. t..... .......
Fostmasters-W. Hathaway, PASSPORT; L
X. Lane, Saco; E. Whidden, Calais; J. p
'Theobald, Gardiner; Joseph c. Snow, Bath.
Miscelianeous-G G. T. Shepley, us. District
Attorney. Maine. Mr.. Stanley, U. S. Marshal
Maine. Mr.. Moses, Navy Agent, Portsmouth
N. II. N. b. Allen, Postmaster, Pittsield
Mass T.. Clement, Collector, Portsmouth, n
IL. t aH" Hfh -ti
The above appointments we have no doubt
will be generally acceptable to the Democr attic
party in this State but we have not time to-
day to speak of themin detail ta
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SAGADAHocK HoUsE.-Mr M. E. Jose, the
landlord of this establishment for the past year
has removed to Portland, to take charge Of
the Elm House in that city ERWIN Maxwell,
the we'll known and popular clerk for year OF
two past, succeeds. Mr.. Jose as proprietor OF
the Sagadahock. MIR. Maxwell is a young man
ofpleasing manners and address, and has won
many warm friends during his residence among
us. We have no doubt the reputation Of the
House will be abundantly sustained in every
department, under the management of its new
landlord.
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Upon the announcement of the death of the
wife of cx- President Fillmore, on Wednesday
last, the Senate adjourned, and the Offices Of
the several departments were closed. The
President addressed tho following letter of con-
dolence to the Ex- President =
MY DEAR SIR-Informa;on has just reached
me of the death of Mrs. Fillmore. / beg you
to accept the assurance of my earnest condo
lence in this great bereavement. Yielding to
my deep feelings of sympathy, and in testimo-
ny of respect for the memory of the deceased,
/ have directed the meeting of the cabinet this
day to be suspended, and the public Offices to
be closed.
l. am, with great consideration, your friend,
v.U r,ItNgsHt yeuhflFRANKLIN PIERCE.
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The famous trottins horse, "Mac" was re-
Gently sold in Philadelphia for So 900 That
is a high price for horse flesh, but "Mac' is
said to be the fastest trotrer in the world He
was raised in Maine. and was first picked up
and his rare qualities discovered and brought
into notice by Benjamin Hodges, one of the
Kennebec landlords who never made mistake
in his judgment of a horse. Mr.. Hodges sold
him to man in Boston for about $500. N d,
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DEATH OF Mrs. FTLLMoRE.-M Mrs. Fillmore,
wife of Hon. Willard Fillmore, died at Willards
Hotel, Washington on Wednesday morning.
She had been suffering from pneumonia for
some time PAST, but no serious result was an
ticipated until within a few days. The i'm
mediate cause of death was sufocation by ac-
.cumulation Of water on the lungs. The Senate
adjourned Immediately, on hearing of Mrs.
Filmore's death.
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FAT BEEF B. Leach, Esq, of the Kenne-
bee House, in this city, on Friday last slaugh-
tered the latest cow ever before seen, even by
the oldest inhabitant. Although of small size,
she weighed, when dressed, 755 pounds. The
weight of rough tallow was 81 pounds.
This COW has had no extra feed until the last
few months, and has yielded fair quantity of
milk up to the time of killing.
The beef may be seen at the stores of E. G.
Wilson, Front St., and John Harris, Centre St.
Gentlemen, take care of yourselves We have
spoken for the first cut.
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for April Is brim full Of
interesting papers; among which we notice
"The Copper Regions" giving an account of
the mining of copper, sc, and continuation
Of Abbot's Napoleon. This No is beautifully
illustrated.
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Later from Europe.

The Royal Mail Steamship Niagara, from
Liverpool, arrived at Halifax Wednesday al
p, NJ, with SO through passengers and
full freight.
ENGLAND parliamentary business has
been very unimportant.
Mr.. Mills drew the attention Of the Gov
eminent 10 the fact that the only route of the
British troops 10 Canada is through the terri
tory Of the United States, and asked If Gov
eminent intended to facilitate BY guarantee
or otherwise, The completion Of the Halifax
and Quebec Railway.
Lord J. Russell stated tina; the govern
ment had received notice that the Grand
Duke had liberated the Madiai family, and
would allow them to leave Tuscany.
The Canady reserve bill slowly proceeds
through committee to third reading. The
Jewish disabilities bill was postponed till
April lllh.
The Bishop of Quebec, and the Arch Dea-
con of Canada petition against interference
with reserves.
The estimated import Of gold during the
next three weeks is about two millions ster-
ling. '
FRANCE. The Emperor's policy a the
present moment is to preserve quiet aspect
towards all governments until after hrs eorO-
nation.
Political news is scarce. Great anxiety in
manifested for the Pope's visit 10 Paris. Il
i likely. but not certain, thar he will come.
on dit, That the Emperor or Austria in
sists on the Pope's going to Vieana to crown
him, but to this Napoleon will not assent.
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"A Present TO UNCLE SAM-The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Democrat
makes a wonderful revelation in his last letter.
He says number of wealthy Texans who have
made themselves as rich as princes in Califor-
MIA, have just entered into negotiations with
the unprecedented King of the Sandwich Is
lands to buy out his kingdom-crown and
s'ep're' throne, aid even regality, down to the
-"s' yam patch Of the royal domain. If the bar
sam - agreed to, we are told that these gentle
tn'sAu masking Uncle Sam present of the
Islands, Thirty Californians have nosit;velv
subscribed of their own means ono hnnd,od
thousand &c. dollars to meet the expenses and first
lnstailm la OF the purchase; nor do they en-
terrain the slightest doubt of success. Y ssg7i
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An error occurred in the call for a meeting
of the friends of the contemplated Railroad to
Lewiston, published in our last. The meeting
will be held in this city on Friday, the 18th
inst. 1t is hoped that all interested in this en-
terprise, so important to the business of our
city, will be present. -H
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ELorEMENr. A young couple, anxious to
assume the responsibilities of conjugal life, left
Cleveland, Ohio, one day last week for Aber
deem, the Gretna Green of the State. On
the way they exchanged clothing, and thus
disguised, the father of the young lady. who
was in hot pursuit, travelled with them in the
same car without discovering the metamorpho-
sis until the conductor came up to take the
tickets, when some little awkwardness on the
part Of the lady. growing out Of her unusual
attire, attracted his neaice. A moments OBJ
servation convinced him that the lost were
found, and seizing the young scapegrace by
the shoulder, he lifted the veil which concealed
his glowing features. A scene of confusion,
indescribab.e, ensued. The parties were or
dercd to exchange garments, which they did,
yowing eternal fidelity, and the young people
were taken back
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VioIent death Of Hon. r.. f. .Ma,sAalL-The
natl, April 8, to the effect that Hon. Thomas T.
Marshall was killed by one of his own tenants
near Marysville, last Wednesday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-04-07

ANOTHER DUPE.-Levi Perry Of Auburn in
this State, was feeced to the tune oftwenty
dollars, in Boston, on Saturday last, by stalking
his money in game of "three card monte
with three swindlers. When will the green
ones learn to keep their "oyes peeled when
they visit the town?
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iLTs The Journal says the authorities of
Boston are about moving in the matter of clo-
sing up the dance-cellars and other under
ground places of iniquity in Ann Street, and
the immediate vicinity. A limited notice to
quit is to be given to all the tenants of these
abodes of vice, at the expiration of which the
cellars are to be closed; peaceably if possible
-forcibly if necessary. :. -a
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VICE PRESIDENT KING-The latest report
from MI. King (13th ult.) states that his health
is very much improved, and that his friends
felt great confidence that he would be entirely
restored in very short time.
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1t is estimated that the total number of yes
sells wrecked and ashore, in the neighborhood Of
Key West, during the past thirty years, .ex-
ceeds 1900, and that the value of said vessels,
their cargoes and materials, does not in the
aggregate fall short of $40,000,000.
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TorsHAM. The following list Of town officers
was elected in Topsham on Monday, the 4th
inst:- -ft uf
ModerGtor-O A. Merrill.
Toacn Clerk. H. Thompson.
Selectme,p and Assessors-Wm. bennett, C..
Killgore, and II. p. Malett.
To,on .4gent-T. T. Purington.
Committee on Io,on Acco,osts-J. Merrill, b.
Thompson, and VIM. Written.
S. s. Committee-A. NJ. Cotton.
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h- "A Cool OPERATION. A well dressed man
called at the Jewelry store of Mr. Lefaveur,
at Lynn, on Thursday evening, just as he was
closing his store and priced valuable gold
watch After making the purchase, he cool
ly pocketed The watch, locked Mr.. Lefaveur
in his store, and made his escape. This is
the coolest operation we have heard Of late
La. NM -.Y- - MAJ WYNN
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The MINr.-The coinage for March at the
U. S. Mint was So, 100000 deposits. $780,
600. The deposits since lst of January amount
to $l6,OOO.Ooo same period last year, $780,
100000. ,nHt
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iEJs The Northern Light, published at Hal
lowell, by May & Marble, has Frightened up Of
late. It's area has been extended, and its iHu-
limitations in the literary world seem fast APP
preaching the zenith.
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Whole number ofvotes p
Elijah l.. Hamlin had IA
Ralph C.. Johnson, III

House.- Resolves in favor of Ira b. Delano,
and in relation TO the appropriation for The
completion Of the Insane Hospital, were
passed 70 be engrossed.
Mr.. Sewall moved The indefinite postpone
ment OF The resolves additional respecting the
approprialion for the Insane Hospital, (pro-
yiding that the appropriation shall be expend-
ed under the direction of The Commissioners
and the motion prevailed.
Bill additional 10 10th chapter of the Re-
vised Statutes, lin relation to howage,J was
returned from the Senate referred 70 the next
Legislature, and the House receded and con-
Cured.
Resolves for the appointment of Commits
sioners for the purchase ofthe Massachusetts
lands. was returned from the Senate amend
Cd and the House concurred in the amend
mept changing the time for the extra session
10 the goth Of September. The second
amendment, leaving il 10 the Governor 70
call the session earlier il he thinks proper,
was opposed by Mr.. Chapman, but adopted
and the resolves passed to be engrossed as
amended. wv
FsnaHy passed-Resolve authorizing the
purchase Of the Massachusetts lands.
Bill additional for the government OF the
State Prison, was amended in concurrence,
on the report of the conferees, and passed 10
be engrossed.
Messrs. Garcelon of Lewiston, Paine of
HalloweII. Tncomb Of Kennebunk, Cram of
Bridgton, Hill of Bangor, Erskine of Bristol,
and Davis Of Chelsea, were appointed CON-
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New MATERIAL FOR SHIP BUILDING. A zinc
sloop, the first manufactured Of that metal in
Europe, has been launched at Matches. Iron
is used to slight extent in the frame work, and
the decks and upper works are of wood. She
is said to be Of very elegant build, and to
draw but very little water.
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BLACK sNow.--A correspondents of the Bos-
ton Journal at Walpole, N. H., writing under
date Of Both ult., says -
We have had in some parts of this town and
in the adjoining towns, what We call very
remarkable occurrence, viz fall of black Snotc.
send you some writing with snow as it fell.
and written with clean pen. Please notice it
in your paper if you think it worthy of notice.
Perhaps some one can account for it..
The Journal remarks that the writing is per-
fectly legible, and has the appearance Of having
been written with pale black ink.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-04-07

Gen. Peaslee entered upon his duties as COL
lector, and Col. Green as naval officer of the
port Of Boston, April lst l
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o. The Skowhegan Clarion says the lum-
bermen are fast leaving the swamps. We I'M
derstand that there has been an unusual large
quantity of lumber got in the past winter.