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From the New Orleans Delta.
Discrininative Annexation.

O1bCIIn1udllV0 AuuS4dJAOu.
The danger that many affect to perceive
10 The extension of the territory and the DIFF
fusion Of the republican principles Of the
Union, has always appeared to us very 70
mote, Il not impossible. Men of narrow
views morbid political sansibilitics and con
tacted patriotism, may churlishly desire 10
eOnkne the benefits Of free government, uni
vesal intelligence and complete human hap
pines 10 The paIlry twenty-five millions Of
men who now inhabit the area of country
imperiecily included between the St. Law
renee and The Rio Grande, the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans but no such pent up Utica
will crafty The big heart and swelling am
bition TO do good Of progressive America.
Annexation must 60 on, it is inevitable
moi because the people desire il, counsel il,
aid i, but from The coniasion of example
for what people, poor, Ignorant, discomfort
ed and degraded, can be brought in contact
with our free, intelligent, and independent
population without having an imIncdiato
ard Unsuitable desire TO cast their fortunes
with US and as il is with an individual
State, 50 will it be with States in the ag-
gregale in the regular order Of time and
continuity Of events.
Can any man familiar with the lessons Of
history, and capable Of making compari-
son Of power, or estimating correctly the
causes Of national greatness and national
decline, hesitate to avow the conviction that
wherever monarchial rule exists at Mis- mo-
meni, and particularly where it appears as
IN Europe, most firmly seated, everything
indicates a complete dissolution of sociely y,
snd resolving Of the elements which com,
POseit into their original shape.
This arises from no aggressive republi-
sanism, no insidious proPasandism of free
opinions; it is the natural and inevitable re
suit Of our existence, example, and unPar>
allsled power and strength as people,
bound together by the most indssoluble o.
ties, those of love, interest and an, cnligbt-
ened sense Of mutual dependence. No
enormous debt destroys the energy, or press
Is the life blood out Of the industry and en-
lerprise Of these States. No standing army
encourages the ambitious soldier to presump-
tuous disregard of the civil supremacy, or
acts as a nursery to aristocracy and a refuge
to the idle, the dissolute and the reckless.
We cannot, thank God, point to our FIVE
hundred ships of war, manned by one hun
oTed and fifty thousand sailors, in time Of
profound peace, as England can nor TO
nall million Of troops of all arms, main
famed in idle pomp and by destructive ex
actions, TO sustain the successful opprsssor
% The hour, as France is unfortunately
compelled to do but we have the proud
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Other passions have objects to fatter
them, and seemingly to content and satisfy
them for while, there is power in ambi-
ton, and pleasure in luxury, and Pelf 10
covetousness, but envy can give nothing
but vexatiou.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
The Expected Comet Of 1866.

From an article published by an eminent
astronomer, NJ. Babinet, member of PAcad-
annie des Sciences, the French journals give
us some interesting details relative TO Com
et which in all probability will appear some>
where about the year 1856. This is one of
the largest comets described by European or
Chinese observers It's periodical course is
about three hundred years. Ii was seen in
the years lO4, 392, 6S3, 975, again in 1864,
and the last time in l566-aIways described
as shining with an extraordinary briliancy.
Astronomers had agreed in. announcing It's
return in 1913; but il has hitherto failed 10
appear, and according 10 The quaint express
lion Of nj. Babinet, up 10 this moments liv-
ing on its brilliant reputation! All the OBJ
servatories were at first in despair regarding
the fate Of this beautiful star, and Sir John
llerschel himself had put Grape upon his
telescope, when a wise calculator OF Middle
bourg, Nj. Bomme had the good fortune to
reassure the learned world that il was not
lost 10 us, as had been feared, but only re-
tarded III its motion. Anxious as all others
had been al the nOn-arrival of this rare and
renowned visitor, Nj. BONNIE, aided by the
preparatory abors Of M. Hind, with a pa
tience and devotedness truly German, went
over The calculations, and made new esti-
mate of the separate and combined action Of
all The planets upon this comet Of three
hundred years. The result of this severe la
Dor gives its arrival in August, 1853, with an
uncertainty of two years, more or less-so
that between 1856 and 1860 we may hope 10
see that great lumnary which in 556 caused
Charles 9Th 10 abdcate. Already detected
by reverses, the result of the seige of Metz
the defeat Of RenIy-the humiIiaIiOns OF the
treaty of Passaw-Ihe combination of all
these calamIties drew from that monarch the
despairing cry, fortune abandons the old |!
The appearance of the flaming meteor just
at that time seemed, 70 his superstlIous
sense, direct message from Heaven. Not
that lie thought it was directed towards him
as man much 0s 10 his station as u SOW
ereign, and he abdicated the throne 10 save
his life. 1t is well known how short time
he survived in his monastic retiracy. Per-
haps he might have lived longer had his su
1erslitiOn taken That better turn by which in
retaining power, he had directed his amb
ton towards more noble end. We know
Of no better use for comets than to point such
a moral; and even theOlogians seldom find q
higher Interpretation OF The celestial phe
nomena.-B0Ston Traveller.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Courage.

We believe men generally TO be courage
GUS; there is, 10 be sure, polite courage and
bull headed courage, artificial and genuine
courage. The man who lets on wants
TO do something Disqualification there is
no particular reason for it-merely 10 look
wolfish, may in case of need be very much
inclined to act sheepsh; but, even your
braegadocio. when penned up, put 10 his
lrumps, is very often found to possess courage
in larger doses than himself or anybody else
supposed to be in him.
Real courage depends not so much upon
refined brains as healthy state Of the nerves.
Instinct teaches US to avoid danger. and the
nervous system must be in a high state Of
vitality 10 permit the 1CiH to carry the body
straight and unfiinchingly up 10 death.
He surely was strong minded as well as
healihy-nervcd man, who lodged the bar
barous tortures Of the Indians by ruSe de
guerrc particularly novel and terrific, to wit
During the war on the north western from
tiers, a Kentuckan and some friends were
taken prisoners by the Indians and Canadian
French, and one after another of the prison
ers were despatched in the most cruel man
ner By manning, burning and bastlnado.-
The KeDtuckian, seeing how affairs wele 60
ing, begged word with one of the chiefs,
and being able to make himself understood,
stated that ilthey spared him, he would teach
them secret by which neither bullets,
swords or knives could inllict' wounds upon
them. The Indians paused, and after con-
sultalion they agreed 10 test the secret, and
if it proved real thing, they would give
the prisoner his freedom.
The Kenmckian, accompanied by several
Indians, went to the forest and plucked some
green herbs, which he bruised and rubbed
over his neck.
Now said lie, strike Let, the strongest
man take his heaviest tomahawk and strike
blow upon my neck and see if it effects
wound !
Placing his bare neck upon fallen tree,
the KenIuckian prepared for the blow, and
down il came with all the force Of the braw-
ny arm Of the Indian. But, Judge of their
surprise, when off fell the brave fellows
head Death was Inevitable, and The coura-
geous Kentuckian chose the quickest and
less painful This was true, philosophical
courage! And it took man perfect-to ex-
hibil it. Don't you think so?-1rue Flag.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Wash from the Sink.

There is probably no article that can be
applied 10 growing vegetables, more decided
ly valuable, than the wash from the sink
spout. And yet this is not generally under
Stood by farmers, and few efforts are made
ever by the most econorNcal, TO economic
an article in which are TO be found all the
elements which contribute to the sustenance
of vegetables in a state of perfect solution,
and consequently in a condition the most
readily appropriate by the organs they are
designed 10 nourish, invigorate and sustain.
1t has been computed by chemical men
that the amount of pdJulttnl, or allmentary
matter, contained i'll the urine OF animals,
is equal to that OF the solid vodings. 1t has
also been asserted that one hogshead of soap
suds, if applied in irrigation, would produce
effects upon The corn crop as obvious and en-
during, as those resulting from cord OF the
best manure. This assertion is, perhaps, er-
roneous; but that the effects of the article
applied in the manner specified, would be
highly salutary, no one who has witnessed
the effects of soap-suds upon cucumbers,
squashes. house plants, &C., can indulge a
doubt. But the most economical method,
probably, of saving and appropriatng this
liquid 10 the purposes of vegetable enrich
ment, is to mix it with the materials OF the
compost heap. Any substance which Will
absorb it, may be made vehicle tor conveying
il to the fields, such as swamp muck, which,
in dry state, readily absorbs three times it's
weight of water, loan, old tan, rotten leaves,
straw or saw dust, all of which are highly
valuable, AMI act favorably both ON the soil
and crop.
II it is found inconvenient to convey the
sink waste to The piggery or barn cellar, dig
hole near the house six feet square, and
two or three feet deep, according 10 the
amount of water from The sink. If this is de-
signed as permanent arrangement, IL would
be well 10 stone or brick it, aud cover the bot
tom and sides with wafer cement. Blu: it will
answer very we'll without either, by laying
some old timber, joist or stones round the
edge, and banking the earth up against il SO
that it may be covered up and not be offensive
TO the sight or smell.
On the bottom of this, lay meadow mud,
straw, leaves, weeds, or common loam, and
let the water on. These materials should be
frequently supplied in small quantities until
the place is full, when il may be carted away
and the operation continued.
A farmer who has adopted this plan, thinks
he can make by il at least twenty dollars
worth ofthe best of manure in year, though
the operations Of the kitchen are limited, the
family being srnalI.-N. e. Farmer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

for Independent of Solomon's mangled head,
parboiled neck and shoulders, he saw as clear
as mud, that the watch dial and the crockery
must be replaced ; so that the reducing of the
first chapter in his voluminous system TO prac-
tice, must be attended with an outlay of at
least twenty dollars. This being the case,
might as we'll be hung for sheep as lamb,
thought he, and with that he softly rose from
his chair, stole softly from the room, andturned
the key upon the gentle Mrs. Swallow.
The turning Of the key made her aware of
his intention, when she rushed to the door, but
it was too late.
'Open the door, this instant, Mr.. Swallow
Not until have kept you here seven days
upon bread and water,' returned the victorious
Solomon, as he went his way rejoicing.
But alas how feeting is human greatness
in about half an hour he returned to see
how matters were going, but scarcely put his
eye to the key-hole when he began roaring
like bull, for Mrs. Swallow had torn every
one Of his fine linen shirts (that on his back
excepted) into pieces, to make a rope 10 let
herself down from the window nor was this
all, for upon further examination, he discov-
cred that she had also thrown variety of
chair-cushions, bedlinen, &c., into the dirty
yard, 10 make her descent safe.
Oh, chop-fallen Solomon Swallow
The archives of lhe Swallows are silent as
10 The remaining occurrences of this event.
ful day, but on the very next morning, about
seven o'clock, Mr.. Swallow popped his head
from under the blanket, and said, Mrs. Swal-
low, dear, isn't it time 10 get up!'
Yes, returned the lady, 'and you may
call me when you have lit the fire, and put
on The kettle
Poor Solomon There was no alerna-
tive. So he set about his work with an
alarrty which showed that he had the terror
of broken head and demolished body linen
running strongly in his memory. 10 short,
Solomon was a conquered man. That day
he had 10 prepare breakfast, sweep the room,
sc. The next, his assistance was required
in the rubbing of the furniture, and the max
ing Of beds; and before the week was out,
he was initiated into the mysteries of waeh-
ing towels.
Degenerate Solomon Swallow! Nay, 10
after times, when the Swallows began to
gather about him, it is whispered that his
better half used to employ him at yet more
deeply conjugal offices.
About i've years after the celebration of
his nupliaIs, friend called to see him.
You must 90 with me 10 the theatre, Mr..
wallow,' said friend.
He shan't,' said Mrs. Swallow.
He must said the friend, 'and SO must
you
Il may, but he can't replied the dame,
for he must stop at home with the children
And Mrs. Swallow aid go to the play,
and Solomon stopped al home.
o, hen pecked Solomon Swallow
The moral OF this authentic tale is that
bachelors wives and old maids children are
always excellent in theory, but as bad as can
be in practice-and thai managed wife is
better Than no wife at all. Had Solomon
only treated his better half decenily in the
beginning, things might have gone on
smoothly TO the end, but as il was he COM
peled her to be a Tartar in her own defence
Lo had m t,ke the cnnsenuenceS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

animal had never violated the laws ofhis M
ture or the laws of God, as man often did ;
but strictly followed the simple, harmless in
stincts he had received from the hand Of The
Creator ofall things. Created by Gods hand.
he had right from God to life, 10 food. to
liberty; and they had no right to deprive hun
of either. He alluded TO the mute but ear
nest pleadings of the animal for that life. as
sweet, as dear 10 him as their own was TO
them; and the just judgment they might ex>
pect if in selfish cruelty and cold hearlless-
ness they took the life they could not restore
again, the life that God alone had given.
During this appeal the tears had started to
the old mans eyes, and was fast running
down his sun burnt cheeks; every feeling o!
a fathers heart was stirred within him; he
saw the future greatness Of his son before
his eyes he felt that God had bIest him in
his children beyond the lot ofcommon men
his pity and sympathy were awakened by the
eloquent words OF compassion, and the strong
appeal for mercy and forgetting the Judge
in the man and the father, he sprang tron
his chair, (while Daniel was in The midst o.
his argument, without thinking he had al
ready won his case,) and turning to his Older
son, dashing The tears from his eyes, ex.
claimed, ZEKE, ZEKE, YOU LET THAT WOOD,
CHUCK GoI-BoSton Traveller.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Chestnut Trees.

The New England Farmer says, very truly
that the Chestnut, both on account Of lis
timber and the fruit it produces, deserves
more attention than it receives. The nuts
intended for planning should not be allowed
to become thoroughly dry. Those not hav
ing been kept 10 quantity 10 the stores, would
probably sprout. They should be kept slight
ly moist through the winter and planted in
the Spring Nature plants them IN The au,
tunn and covers with thick coat of leaves
but il is probable that large numbers Of those
spared by the boys and squirrels, never ger
inmate, for want Of being placed under fa
yorable circumstances of light and warmth
Ii is said that they need protection the frs
winter, as there is danger OF their being killed
by freezing. In transpanting, the mex
spring they require much the same attention
as is required for fruit trees. In Italy chest
nuts grow to the size of small apples, anC
are used for food by the peasantry.
AT Farmers meeting in New York, MIR
Rice, speaking of planting chestnut timber
remarked that he ploughed up tract Of un
productive hillside, and planted il with chest
nuts, in rows four feet apart every way
The first sprout coming up rather crooked
and scrubhy, he went over the field and cu
them close to the ground, which caused new
shoots to spring up straight and vigorous
The trees are very thrifty, completely shade
the ground, and grow more aud more rapid
lY as the soil becomes strengthened by Tho
annual deposit of leaves. So well satisfied
is lie with the experiment that he is nov
placing other worthless lands in a simia
course OF improvement.
Emerson, 10 his 'Trees and Shrubs, say:
the chestnut tree is found on the banks o
the Mousum river; in the county of York
Maine, beyond the 43d parallel Of latitude
aud thence Southwark as far as Florida, ant
in the Western States. 1t is found in ever
part of Massachusetts, but does not readily
and abundantly ripen its fruits in the imme
date neighborhood of The sea.
Michaux says Chestnut copes are consid
cred in France as the most valuable species
of property; every seven years they are Gu
for hoops, and the largest branches serve 70
vine props; at the end OF fourteen years thel
furnish hoops for large tubs, and at the ag
of twenty-five years they are proper for post
and light timber. The Chestnut grows wei
on rocky hills, and other lands hardly ricI
enough for cultivation.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Budding and Grating.
The New England Farmer has the follow.
ing well considered remarks:

The New England Farmer has the follow
ing well considered remarks:
Buds should always be set before the stock
has ceased TO grow Tor The season. In set
ting pears 10 pear stocks, it is important to
commence earlier than with apples, as the
former DO not grow SO long as the Iatler.-
Plum and cherry stocks also stop growing
early, unless The developments: is kept up by
stimulating manure, and careful tillage. App
pie trees, if healthy aud in good growing
condition, may be budded late in August
Peach trees continue to grow even longer
than apple trees, and it is never advisable to
bud them early. Tn all trees, when budded,
there should be sufficient sap 10 cause the
bark to peel freely. Of the proper time for
performing this operation in the several
kinds Of trees above mentioned, the ready
peeling of the bark is the only criterion 10 be
relied on. In grating, il is frequently neces-
sary FOR those who are engaged extensively
10 the business, to preserve scions for some
months before the time arrives Tor inserting
them. For this purpose, no material has yet
been discovered superior TO damp sawdust.
A bushel Of sawdust will retain its moisture
| for many weeks nearly unaltered; water
must not be applied 100 copiously, or water
soaking and decay will be the result The
north side Of a building or cool cellar is The
best place. blAtal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

Everybody who has read the Pickwick
Papers land who has not y must remember
The funny story Of Sam Weller, the jailor of
the Fleet, who, having permitted a prisoner
10 spend his evenings without the walls,
threatened, if lie didn't come in earlier, TO
lock him out altogether. A similar yarn is
told of most worthy old gentleman, whom
we will call the Major, once placed in charge
Of the Penitentiary Of the District Of Colum-
bia. The appointment was made by the
President, and the Major, not little vlated
by his new dignity, invited some friends TO
witness his inyeshture, which lie proposed 10
signnliZe by q speech to the inmates Of the
establishment. They accordingly accompa-
MED the Major to the Penitenliary, in the IN
ner court of which these individuals Of Sc
cluded habits were drawn up in line. The
Major stepped out, and with a graceful -four
ish octhe hand, commenced his address -
"Gentemen !-hem-No, said he you're
not gentIemen-Fellow Citizens !-hem-
No, Ill swear you're not fellow -citzens.-
Convicts! have just been appointed by the
President Of these United States, Warden Of
this Penitentary. Now wish TO say to you
that il is my design 10 have everything con-
Quoted here in the most orderly manner, and
would would like you distinctly 10 under.
stand that The first rascal of you that makes
fuss shall be kicked out of the establish
ment-he shan't stay here at aII.'-SouthcrH
LH. Mess. for March.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Beautiful Extract.

The editor of the Knickerbocker attributes
the following to Ike Marvel, and il is certain
" worthy Of him. Read il without tears if
you can:
Last evening we were walking leisureIy
along The music OF choirS in three churches
came floating ont into the darkness around
US, and they were all new and strange tunes
but one. And that one--it was not sung ag
we have heard il, but il awakened train of
loBg-bnried memories, that rose 70 Us even
as they were before The cemetery Of the soul
had tomb in it.
1t was sweet old 'Corinlh' they weFe sing
ing strains that we have seldom heard since
the rose color Of life was banched and we
were 10 moment back again 10 The old village
churcn, aod It was q summer afternoon, and
Inc yellow sunheams were streaming Ihr0ugh
Inc west windows, and the silver hair of tbs
OLD Deacon who sat in the pulpit. wns turned
10 gold In lis light, and the minister. who
we used to think could never die. No good
was he, had concluded application and iex.
horalion, and the village choir were sing
| ing the last hymn, and the tune was Cor
| inlh.
III is years--we dare NOT think how nanv
since then, and the prayers Of David the
son Of Jesse are ended, and the choir are
| SCNlt0Teu anu SUue' 4HG BiII Win Dlu0 eyes
that sang alto, and the giTl with black eyes
that sang air--the eyes OF The one were like
clear June heaven at noon. They both
became wives, and both mothers, and they
both died. Who shall say they are not sing
ing 'COrinth' still where Sabbaths never wane,
and congregations never break-ups TheFe
| they sat- Sabbath utter Sabbath, hY the
square column at the right of the leader,
and to our young ears their tones were the
very soul of music That column bears
still their penciIed names, as they wrote
them in those days in LIES June, 1873, be-
fore dreams Of change lad overcome their
spirits like summers cloud.
'Alas! that with the old singers most Of the
sweeter tones have died upon the air, but
they linger in memory, and they shall yet be
sung in sweet reunion of song that shall
take place by-and-by, in hall whose col
umns are beams OF morning light, whose
ceiling ispearI, whose floors are all gold, and
where hair never turns silvery, and hearts
never grow old. Then she that sang alto
and she that sang air, will be in their places
once more