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Eastern times., 1853-10-06
What Congress must do.

Pillicoddle," (pity he cannot find better
name,) Washington correspondent of the
Boston Post, squints at what Congress must
do in the matter of foreign relations, os fol-
lows -
Then there's the Koszta affair. That has
got to be attended to early. The administra-
tion has backed up the prompt and gallant ac-
ton of Commander lngraham. Congress-, at
a very early day, must back up the admins
tration in this matter, and solemnly inaugurate
the new era which, by the election Of Frank
lin Pierce, has arisen in our foreign affairs and
policy. Europe must be given to understand
that wherever any one rightfully claiming cit
izenship in this republic shall go-with peace
ful intent and demeanor and with proper pass
ports-wherever he shall go, there his person
and his rights shall be respected. The whole
press Of the nation has hailed this, blush to
say, new doctrine, with heartiness that ad-
mits no mistaking, and congress must at once
walk up to the chalk. 1t is high time that our
citizens abroad should be allowed to feel some
little sense of security, and not be obliged to
60 through the states of the continent as if
stepping on eggs, anxious and gingerly.-
Hitherto citizen of the United States has
gone over Europe very much as if he were
somebody's dog, haggard and vascillating in
random search of his master, whom, by all ap-
pearances, he was a little inclined to think he
might find at some cross road swinging for
sheep theft
When our minister of state opens his for
eign budget to congress, it will, l trust, be
found that the administration have gone farther,
if possible, even than the Presidents inaugu-
raj. That it has fully redeemed the pledges
of that eloquent and elegantly written execu-
tive programme, no one need doubt 1t must
be a word and blow. The country is not in
mood for windy fummery. Congress must
come square up to the mark solemnly and with
out bravado, like man in earnest, short-spok-
en-, and do the thing up at once for all coming
time.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
FOUR DAYS LATER.
Arrival Of the America.

The America, from Liverpool 10 A. NJ. on
the 18th, arrived at Halifax, Thursday eve
ming, at 10 p NJ. with l26 through passen-
gers.
The EASTERN QUEsTIoN.-The Gar has
refused the Turkish note. The impression
was that war is now almost inevitable.
1t was currently reported, although no foun-
dation apparent for the report, that the
Turks had attacked the Russian outposts, but
no general engagement had taken place. This
whole rumOr is doubtful.
The Turks were quite ripe for war Omar
Pacha had difficulty in restraining his troops
from hostilties. Fanaticism on both sides was
at its height. Anonymous placards on walls,
calling on the faithful to attack the Russians,
had much excited the people and it was only
on special demand Of representatives of powers,
that the Sultan had consented to postpone is
suing his manifesto to his people. This man
lfesto IS in warlike language, and is, indeed !.
a declaration of war
The Turks continue their ornaments.
The Turkish levy Of 80, 900 additional men
went on actively, and detachments were con
stantly marching to join Omar Pacha on the
Danube. A reserve corps was forming at
Adrianople, under Mehemet Reschid Pacha,
Colonel of the Sultan's Guard.
On the 30th the Sultan reviewed the Egypt
ian troops. Members of the French embassy
were present. Mebas Pacha of Egypt, prom.
ises to send $4,000 more men from Bucharest.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
FOUR DAYS LATER.
Arrival of the Baltic.


The steamship Baltic arrived at New York
Monday.
The Turkish question is totally unchanged
The Vienna Conference were in session, at
tempting to smooth over difficulties and it was
reported that new notifications, conciliatory
to both Russia and Turkey would be made,
but it was feared that it.the mean time the ar
mics Of the Danube might come into collision.
The Servian Charge had notified the Porte
that Servia would remain neutral in the event
of war.
By the Overland mail to England we learn
that the United States Expedition comprising
the Susquehanna, Alleghany, Plymouth and
Saratoga sailed July Sd from Shanghae for
Japan followed by two Russian frigates.
The Chinese Revolution is extending, but
no decisive action has yet been reported.
The cholera was spreading in the English
ports. d1 3H
The King Of Prussia had concluded not to
60 to the meeting Of the Olmutz
PARIS, Sept. 2O.-The Pays states that the
French Government entertain confident hopes
that the Turkish difficulties will be settled
without appeal to arms. The Patrie adds that
the Emperor of Russia will not under any cir
cumstances commence hostilities. But the def
mite decision of Turkey cannot be known in
Britain until the first or second week in Octo-
Der.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

The Ellsworth HerAd, of last week, un-
masks ''villain," GeoES. Raymond, late edi-
tor of that paper, and formerly editor of the
Northern Light, at HalIowell. Raymond, it
appears from the accounts Of him, is an aias
for Charles Ketchum,S from Oswego, N. ".
where his first wife with their six children are
now living. On the exposure of his villainy,
he decamped from Ellsworth to parts un-
known, leaving thera an estimable woman
whom he beguiled intda matrimonial alliance,
while his first wife kwas still living. Mrs.
Ketchum and Mrs. Raymond, may both con-
gratulate themselves kpon their freedom from
villain who by his Treatment Of them has ac-
quired merited claiG to the State Prison for
life.-Bangor JefersoRian.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
General Pierce

considering the relation which subsists be-
tween tne President and his cabint. we deny
tnat mere can be either cOnsistencx, ~ reason
In attributing to him political wisJ1aa "a .J1O" 4;
tegrlty, but Withholding these attr;hr,es f.on,
his CONSTITUTIONAL advisers. II con,'a run ~
idea inevitably that Gen. Pierce 4 hnt Dl; s;o
nally the President, whilst his cab;ne, oaou.:
tute the real executive; that the policy sdon
ted really enanated from his cabinet of.;coIs
whilst the President is the mere organ throuc2
which they announce their decisions; that he
policy adopted by his cabinet may be ruinous
to the country, but that the President is not to
be responsible, because he either lacks the in.
telligence or the moral courage to resist their
mal-cOnduct. General Pierce selected his cab
met upon a full knowledge Of the sentiment.
and characters of the statesmen composing it
He selected them because he had full assur
ance that their counsel would be at all time.
wise, sincere and valuable. 1t was with NJ
view of escaping the high responsibilitie,
which the constitution imposes upon him a.
the head eff the government that he formed hi
political family of advisers. To saw that tn,
policy promulgated and acted upon is the poll
CIV of his cabinet, and that they and not he, ar
to be held responsible, is to insult his intelli
gence, as well as to deny his fidelity to tn
constitution. 1t will not do for those who oc
cupy this ground to excuse their covert as
saults upon the President by resort to Brit
ish precedent and practice. General Pierc
claims none of the exemption from responsible
ity which attaches to those who profess t
rule by divine right He has never skulke
behind his cabinet to avoid blow that ma
be aimed at his administration. Whateve
policy emanates from the executive departmen
emanates from hint has received his sane
tion, and he shoulders the responsibility an
he thanks no man for that kind of friendship
which would make him mere supple tool il
the hands of his cabinet. 1t is well that thos
who have deluded themselves with the idea tina
the President and his cabinet do not constitut
one harmonious family should be thorough
undeceived. 1t is well that they know unmis
takeably that Gen. Pierce is President de factc
as well as de jure, and that whoever assail
the policy of the administration assails his po
icy, and not merely that Of his cabinet
Washington Union.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
emp. Willis says IN the Home Journal /,
in reference to the malicious criticism of the

q N. P. Willis says in the Home Journal
in reference to the malicious criticism Of the
N. Y. Tribune upon President Pierce -
Frank Pierce's haif is most o6stiaatelq
curly, and if there is mudh care bestowed upon
it, by himself or barber, / must be to straight
en-, not TO curl it. The Washington cores
pondent Of the Tribune j capable of writing
some truth l; and it is pity he thus strayed
from it. The Presde9 is man of much
grace Of person, as well as of mind, Qualities
which are found togethdt more frequently than
Nature has the credit for y and for the former,
he has suffered some malicious criticisms. He
is one Of the best ioalkHlg men in the world
His manners are very easy, and entirely ndtu-
raj. speak of him a&a lawyer at the bar,
and as such know hiff well. Though he has
been very much abused by his political oppo-
nents, he has never replied to any of their
charges, except whe6 some other persons 5
character was comprOMised. speak of him
previous to his nomination for the Presidency.
He has been charged with nearly every crime
Of the formal moral men, those who know him
as and thousands of pahers do in this State,
know that he has one df the best of hearts that
animates the bosom ofrman You NAV think
| overrate Pierce, because / have had no ac-
quaintance with great men; and, though there
may be some truth in Ahis position, it is not
wholly true; for it had been either my good or
bad luck to know something personally Of many
Of the very first class qf statesmen in the coun-
try; and while do net claim for Pierce the
Webster rank as statesman, do claim that
he is a frank and honey man, and gentleman
in all his department. an .ug
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

The Turkish question: said Mrs. Parting
ton, as her eye saw the caption of an article
relating to the affairs Of Russia and Turkey.
Like many others she jumped at conclusion
from the title, and went on-' For gracious
sake amt there nobody to answer ii Why
don't they get the Harvard Universalists to
answer it, for they have great faculty over
there TO Cambridge among the professors;
though arter all never see much difference
between professors and other folks in pint Of
knowingness, nor goodness neither for that
matter. As for this Turkish question should
think they might find some lingster to answer
it for 'em.' The ringing of the door bell in
terrupted her train like log ON the railroad
track, and she reached the door just in season
to see grey satinet jacket worn by Ike disap-
pear in an alley way opposite. Boston Posi-
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
Mr.. Marcy's Letter On the Koszta Case.

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The letter of the ,Secietary of State on the
Koszta case, occupies Seven columns in the
Boston Post. We ar4 unable to copy at
Lengths The following Rre the main points :
Koszta is claimed as An American citizen
unlawfally seized by the Austrians. In reply
to the demand of Austria that the United
States government shall direct Koszta to be
delivered to that governqent, that it shall dis
ravow the conduct Of the American agents in
the Smyrna affair, and hhder satisfaction for
that outrage, Mr. Marcy &nters into an analy-
sis of the doctrines Of allegiance, and con-
tends that the conflicting laws on that subject
are Of municipal charac.kr, and have no con-
trolling operation beyond BE territorial limits
ofthe country exacting them that neither Of
the parties to the questionEin dispute has the
right to appeal to its wnksmunicipal laws to
settle the matter in dispnle, which occurred
in the jurisdiction of a thiM independent pow
er; that neither the A dstrian DEGREES, no1
American laws can propSzly be invoked in
this case, but the International law furnished
the rules for a correct decision, and by the
| light from this source she'd upon the transac-
| tion at Smyrna are its true features to be dis
cerned. Koszta being beyshd the jurisdiction
of Austria, her laws were exhtirely imperative
unless the sultan of Turks has consented by
treaty stipulations to givefthem vigor within
his dominions. ~
Mr.. Marcy, after defining the law of ma
tions, bearing on the subject of allegiance
contends that to surrender political offenders
like Koszta is not duty, but on the contrary
would be dishonorable sHbserviency to for
eign power, and an act MEETING the reproba-
tion of mankind. e 4g
He then refers the Austrian minister to the
refusal Of Turkey in 1899 to surrender the
Hungarian refugees on tfe demand of Austria
and Russia, refusal which the civilized world
justified and commended, and which those two
powers eventually acquieseed in, without i'm,
putting to Turkey breadsBf her duty or a
violation Of their rights FKoszta was one o.
those refugees, and hisfcase was then fully
discussed, not only bR the parties, but
| throughout Europe, andf decided against the
right of Austria to reqeire any extradition,
either under the law of cations or by existing
treaty spitulations the snstice of this decision
was admitted by the ihlers, statesmen, and
people of every country and the Sultan COM
mended for the frmnesf and humanity of his
course.
! Mr. M. then alludes Ito the claim put forth
by Austria to seize I'd szta by virtue of GER
tain treaties which subject Austrian subjects
in Turkey to consular Jurisdiction he doubts
the existence of any sAch treaties, and gives
cogent reasons for so d6ing
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

Persecution OF THE BASTIsrs IN FRANCE
AND GERMANY.-The Missionary Magazine
contains letter from Northern France, stat
ing that in one department the Baptist chapels
are all closed and their public worship com
pletely suppressed. The Macedonian states
that in Hesse Cassel and Mecklenburg Schwe-
in, the most stringent measures are taken to
repress all Baptist meetings. Hesse threat
ems martial law, and in Mecklenburg the
preachers are forbidden to leave their respec-
tive towns
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

AN ANCIENT TuRrLE.-M. S. Lincoln,
Esq, who has resided the past summer IN
Wareham, Mass, few days since found
small box turtle on platform that surrounds
his house knocking with his head against the
kitchen door. This was very singular and
nresumptuous in the animal, and Mr. Lincoln
had the curiosity to examine him more closely.
He found upon the under portion Of shell, the
characters b S, $780, roughly scratched,
GTT' and w X The. two latter bore no
date, but it is shown that the I f. was made
by Timothy Thatcher, an old inhabltant q
Wareham, more that sixty years ago. as MT
Thatcher's son, who was there on WISH rom
Saratoga. identified this turtle by sundry
roorLs os one he had seen fifty years ago, and
again twenty years since. Other characters
were mon the shell, which from their faint
ness could not be deciphered. Mr.. Lincoln
wrote his initials with the rest, to be chroni-
cled perhaps hundred years hence.-POst
Eastern times., 1853-10-06
MARsHFIELD. The Boston correspondent Of
he N. Y. Journal Of Commerce says:

MARsHFIELD. The Boston correspondent Of
the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce says:
As was predicted, Marshfeld has begun to
be another Mount Vernon. We learn directly
from Marshfield, that there have been crowds
of visitors to the groudds and tomb of Webster
all SIMMER. One week there were 1000 vis-
tors, and 100 day bas been a common num-
ber. There cannot ffnge been less than IL 900
visitors there this season. The crowds there
still continue, so thatthe family in the man
sion can hardly find dhe to eat their meals
Many of the visitors DO not forget to volunteer
presents for the.troutle they make, and the ag-
gregate Of the moneysthus given 10 those who
reside on the premises is quite large. The
late rains have madeSthe farm look in its full
beauty and glory. Is
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

BoDY FoUND.-The body of female, ap-
parently from 90 to 25 years old, was found
on Wednesday in the woods, half mile North
of Chicopee Falls bridge. The body by ap-
pearance had been there six or eight weeks,
and was mostly decomposed. The verdict Of
the jury was, That the deceased came to her
death by violence at the hands of some person
or persons to the jury unknown. The con-
clusion of the jury was, that the person was
an Irish girl belonging in the factories at Chic
opee or Holyoke, as she was dressed in calico
dress, gingham sun bonnet, &c.-BOston
Times. -
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

HE CALIFORNIA STEAMER ROUTES. The
competition between the Panama and Nicara-
qua routes Is waxing warm. The latter is
growing in popular favdfs Passengers came
through from San Francisco to New York by
the last trip in ttcenty-thres days. On the 9TH
er hand, the mail by the sPanama route has
not yet arrived, being week or more behind
time. The mail ought 10 be transferred to
the fastest route. Ticket4 are advertised for
California by the Panam5 route for $50, and
we are informed the old line sold tickets to
New. York in San Francisco for $5. The
Californians are hard upoA this line for the
inhhman treatment received by man on board
one Of their steamers, wlIp was confined in a
barrel. A passenger by fhe last trip of the
Nicaragua route informs9us that everything
passed as pleasantly on tie passage as could
be desired Boats first fate in accommoda-
tions and fare-the transH by land and across
the Lake comfortable inf every respect, and
rapid-and he stepped oa the wharf in New
York in less than twentEthree days from San
Francisco. His advice5 to everybody is, to
take the Nicaragua route,
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

E The Ne,0 York STATE Fair, says the
Poughkeepsie Telegraph of the N. Y. State
Agricultural Society, held at Saratoga Springs
last week, was, il is staaed, dead failure
The main thing againsE Fit was the weather.
Extensive Accommodations had been provided,
and no doubt the show would have been LARGE
but for the almost unceAsing rain that fell on
Tuesday, the day upo9swhich articles were to
be entered. On Wednesday the sun came out,
and quite number oH visitors were on the
grounds. Thursday itfained again, scattering
the people. 4
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

THE PRESIDENTS ANswER TO THE AUSTRIA,
EMPERR.

we present to-day a aNdOcument that will
marx an era IN AmericaQ history; the answer
ol lne American PresideTR 10 the demand made
oy 'he emperor Of Austria Tor satisfaction, be-
cduse representative Of american power had
PtG.eo.eu .e an individual Yho could rightfnlly
7, .1 - ~ pa"oply oi Amerlcan nationality
o-,s az Important state paper. 1t
So S; q lur'he4 elucidation of the
lion as to foreign affairs as n.s,o.I.
siiion of grave points of i&ernationaI I,;v ~ "a
as containing practical Comment on ~, 80
tioa of President Pierce 4inaueuraI a. !, pOl-
spects the duty of Amdrican national;,r =
wards the individual citizen. W
This splendid state p4per is in Secre,arv ~
Marcy's best manner. Ehere is nothing abou,
il that is declamatory, orsthat wears the look
OF an appeal 10 the passions, or that is un-
courteous, or that is id iIl-temper, On the
contrary, it moves on froda position TO position
Ia that rePose Of mannerS indicative of con-
sclous strength, always diapi6ed and high toned
and c0nciliatory, but alwats beating down the
Austrian, and absolutely knnihilating his ar
gument. LIS as Just ASH is simple, clear,
ana Conclusive. we forbfar doing more than
TO glance al lis points tAfler presenting a
concise statement OF the 4 bis of Koszta's s ab-
duction at Smyrna, the tpaper considers his
status as TO citizenship and in the course of
considering this, it meets points touching the
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

HreHIv CREDIT LE. Colonel Thomas W.
Blake, recent can 6date for congress in the
western district Oh Texas, said, in speech
made by him in Ad bin just before the cleo
tion, that he had 4avelled over thirty-eight
counties in that dissact, and he ventured the
assertion, that accofp ing to population, ii had
within its bounds md Re churches Of the various
religious denominations, and more schools and
academies than were 70 be fouud in any other
State Of the Union In every village and
neighborhood are to e found the church and
the school-house.- .- Washington Union.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

V The Lyceum Rason is near at hand,
and we notice severd associations have made
their arrangements the season. Is it not
time something waadone here, and may we
not hope our curato1 will furnish us with a
few scientific. lsctwe this winter' We Re.
spectfully suggest ether II would not be
good policy to secure course Of lectures on
geology By DR.. Boyi&bn.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

TRouBLEs ON THE Frontier OF MEXICO
Washington, Oct. 8. I've have news this morn
ing from the TexaN and Mexican frontiers,
which informs the Hkesident that serious dis
turbances had takehplace between The Mexi-
can and American Troops stationed in the Me-
siia Valley. Appr$6 $6ension is felt by the Pres
ident and Secretarypf War, should the reports
prove true, that the,beaceful relations between
the two countries vi be seriously jeopardized
by this conflict. 81
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

GOLD IN MAME.-A party Of six, most Of
whom are from this city, have bought twenty
or thirty acres Of land at Madrid, on Sandy
river, Me-, where they are sinking shaft and
washing the earth for gold. The gold obtain
ed thus far pays moderate wages and nothing
more. 1t is found in fine black sand, in pieces
ranging all the way from the smallest percept-
ible particle to the size of kernel of corn
Springfield Republican.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

QM E. JOss, landlord of the Elm
House, was shot az by a young desperate in
Portland, Saturdayevening The ball passed
through window very near Mr.. Jose's head.
The young man haa used insulting language
to Mr.. J., and he lad seized him with the in
tention of putting him out Of the house.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

0F The election in dhiO will take place on
the llth of October fod governor, lieutenant
governor, commissionerfof common schools,
one supreme court j. s treasurer, secretary
of state, member of the spard of public works,
attorney general, legisl#ure and county Off
GERS
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

FIGs.-S. F. Chandler, of Monson, has IL
pened in his garden this season about twenty
green figs. One is IA inches in circumfer-
ence. They are plump, soft, sweet and rich,
and altogether different matter from the dry
fig. The tree must be housed in winter, and
the fruit is two seasons in coming to maturity.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

ATMOSPHERIC TELEGRAPH.-A company
with capital of $5OO,OOO is being formed in
Boston, for the purpose of constructing line
of telegraph from Boston to New York, hav-
ing a cylinder two feet in diameter, by which
means it is believed that packages may be
transmitted from one city to the other in fifteen
minutes
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

CowARDLY MEANN bss. We learn that
Capt. David Clancy @ Dresden, having oc-
casion to visit Richmoa on the afternoon of
the Sd Of September laA, fastened his horse TO
fence near the premists of E. E. Houdlette,
In that town, and crossed the river in boat.
On his return, about 8 O'Clock, he found the
inside OF his carriage, (which was costly
one, ne,-besmeared all Bver with manure. and
nearly ruined. Circumstances connected with
this act of almost unparalleled contemptibility.
led to the arrest of Francis R. Call, clerk in
the town groggery, kept by Houdlette, and he
was examined before justice Cox, of Rich
mond, and bound oveIi in the sum of $lOO, for
his appearance for trial. Houdlette, we un-
derstand, was summoned as witness at the
examination, but for ssme reason did not ap-
pear. :.
We hope all the scnundrels who participat-
ed in this nefarious transaction NAV he brouobt
to Justice.
Eastern times., 1853-10-06

P A correspy yndent of the Tribune says il
+" is not to be denk ed that the Maine Law ha,
not accomplishments work in Bath, whatever
it may have donefor the State. There are, by
common report, DID there have been ever since
'ne Jaw passed, many secret and half disclosed
places for the sal or furnishing of liquor
nearly as many a SbcfOre the law went into op-
eration."
And yet, every'efFort Is made hu o,r o;,v
officers to ferret sout ;nd;n;d..la
the traffic, We Aoubt if there !
State where the Haw is moro =; -, ~
forced or where more vigilance is exercised ~
those whose dutf it's to enforce the law. asi