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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-21
A Call at the White House

Father Cummings, of the Christian Mirror,
has been 10 the Capital of the Union lately,
1--WE wonder how an editor can spare the funds
for such pleasure jaunt,) and describes a call
upon Mrs. Pierce and the President as fol-
lows -
We could not, without selfreproach, neg
lect 10 call on whom we knew in her
youth, and whose image as portrayed on the
tablet of our memory, had more Of the Inca
ments OF her greatly venerated and most excel
lent father, than any other ofthe favored funi-
ly. We did not regret ca1sing-whle we saw
a reason why calls of this kind should be ''few
and far between" Though Mrs. Pierce is
ready cheerfully TO meet all the demands of
her high position, and, except in the matter Of
physical strength, perfectly competent TO do it,
yet it requires but moments converse to con
vince one that her thoughts, her affections, her
treasures are in better world. Fairer objects
and brighter glories, than the grandeur of
earth, attract her vision.
The day following this call was the Presi-
dents reception day and we were inclined to
60 with others to look on the chief magistrate
Of this widely extended and powerful nation.
While waiting some minutes IN an ante-room,
gency of purpose TO accomplish something,
which was sufficiently obvious on entering; for
the appearance OF visitors caused no suspension
of his pleadngs. As often as every second
minute, perhaps, messenger entered. with
some document requiring the Presidents sig
nature but neither this nor the greeting of
new corners, which demanded the President S
attention, could wholly arrest the gentleman
importantly. He was an ofice-seeker He
was told by tie President that the particular
appointment did not come within his province
Still, he wished him to exercise some control
in the matter, and begged him to read his pa
| per, file of recommendations, petitions, GER
tifcates, and the like. The President replied,
| cannot possibly read them to-day. "Well, |
will wait another day" BE that as you like,
said the President; stay or go, it will make no
difference in the result In fact, the President
bore himself with great frmness and decision,
as well as like true gentleman, which he
certainly is
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The President in New York Inaugural
ton Ceremonies.

The President arrived at Jersey City, Thurs
day morning, July Ia, at about nine o'clock
He was welcomed by the Mayor, made a short
speech in reply, reviewed the troops, and then
proceeded on short excursion down the bay
as far as Staten Island.
At 10 o'clock, the President and suit landed
at Castle Garden, where an immense concourse
was awaiting his arrival. Here he was well
coined to New York by Mayor Westervelt, to
which he replied in a speech complimentary
to the commercial metropolis of the Union, as
follows -
| thank you for the kind and patriotic ex-
pressions with which you have received me-
For the first time | address, within their own
borders, the citizens of the Empire City, now,
beyond all controversy, the commercial metrop-
oils Of our blessed Union. The rapidity, sir,
with which New York, has arisen to so COM
handing a position, as one of the most impor-
tant cities upon the globe, has no parallel in
history. Already the enterprise Of your mer-
chants, the genius of your shi p-builders, the
daring spirit of your vast trading marine, are
beginning to make you first in the markets of
the world. Here, my countrymen-here in
New York-will the ledger Of commerce keep
the accounts of the nations of the earth. Near
the spot on which we stand there are striking
points which mark the amazing rapidity of
your growth as a city.
On the opposite side Of Bowling Green, if
am not mistaken, stands one of the compare
lively few edifces erected prior to ITO. 1t
is, | believe, the only one remaining, original
ly built of German brick. It is a revered rel
ic of past age. How surprised, possibly
even the young mcraef the present day would
be, if they were fully to realize that six years
after its erection the waters Of the North river
flowed almost to its foundations; and that, far
north of where three great parallel streets now
teen with activity and enterprise, was the
sandy landing of boats upon that then free and
uncircumscribed river.
How difficult it is at this period to realize
that the limits Of the city at that date extended
not beyond Murray, and that there were even
within that boundary many vacant lots, and
that the population hardly exceeded twenty
thousand Shall we speak of the future g
How can we, when we revert to the calcutta
tons of really wise men of the past, who, if |
am not misinformed, built the north wall of
the City Hall of brick, because, as it was to be
presented alone to the unsettled district, the
exterior aspect on that side was of slight con-
sequence! How far is it at this momenr south
Of the centre of population, wealth and enter
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Lahaina. Maine is the first State in the I'm
ion in amount Of tonnage, the second or third
In commercial Importance, and hardly an is
land can be found on the face Of the globe
where her indomitable sailor may not be
found. She therefore may rightly claim Q
TAR share IN the appointment TO foreign sta
tons. There may be reasons at TINS time,
such as remissness in duty and needless dlyl-
sions in the party here, why portion OF hel
emoluments may be taken from her and given t.
others. But Maine has been true to national
uy. Witness the gallant style IN which, alter
a provoking and unfortunate State campaign
she wheeled right into line and rolled up a
glorious ten thousand for Pierce and King
II must be rccollected that the democratic par
ty of Maine has had the misfortune to be called
upon not only to keep down bitter opposition
at home, but TO stem the tide of federal aid
and comfort rolling in from old federal Massa-
chussts The democrats of the Plne-tree
State have of necessity been brought up to
fight, but that in the long run they have fought
well, no man can deny. We say, then, and
we do not say it in the spirit Of fault finding,
but with somewhat of wounded pride, that the
actual present position of our State in the
consular appointments, is inexplicable to us.
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W Death on The rail is SO common now-a-
days, as to create no surprise, except when the
victims are counted by the dozens. The fol-
lowing is one Of the last cases in the newspa-
pers
The man who stood on the railroad track at
New Rochelle, and who was crushed 10 atoms
by the O'Clock train from New York on Fri
day morning, was Franklin G. Gray, aged
about 45 years, wealthy merchant Of San
Francisco, California, where he was alderman
for two years, and highly respected. He had
an income Of $50 900, which he received regu-
larly in monthly remittances Of $4,000. He
came from San Francisco about fifteen months
ago, and has since been residing, a portion Of
the time in Washington city, where he re-
Gently married young and accomplished lady
He had recently purchased house in New
York, in the 9Th avenue, which he fitted MP in
magnificent style Last week, while laboring
under an alteration Of mind, he disposed Of his
house and furniture at a sacrifice of $1,000 to
$4,000. He appeared 10 idolize his wife and
only fos~ days ago ho made his will LEAVING
her all his property unconditionalIy
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0F The New York correspondent of the
Boston Post describes the appearance of the
President and the march up Broadway as fol-
lows:
Gen. Pierce reviewed the troops drawn up
in line the Battery, and then, mounted on a
large black charger, and surrounded by bril-
liant staff, he followed the state militia, under
command of Gen. Sanford, up Broadway, en-
route for the Crystal Palace.
tell you some of the English visitors stared
as the procession passed by; they had heard
that there is small standing army in the Unit
ed States, and could not for their lives under
stand how the well-disciplned troops before
them could be other than regular troops. The
crowd opposite the City Hall was immense !;
Broadway, looking up towards Union Square,
appeared long arcade Of banners, and every
window had its due complement-(a compli-
ment for the ladies' of fair and radiant faces
AS the cOrtege proceeded the street became a
flower garden; boquets rained as thick around
the President as ever did the bullets of the enc
my; and as no baggage wagons followed,
many Of these fragrant tributes, redoent Of
Flora and democracy, fell to the share of the
''unterrifed" spectators.
Shortly after twelve o'clock heavy shower
drove people under shelter Of the awnings and
into the ice cream saloons The President
maintained his ground. merely observing that
she was not sugar and would not met'' Fl
nally gentleman rendered him an umbrella !;
and as the rain cleared off in few minutes,
the procession resumed lis march, much en-
livened and refreshed by these hydraulic ar
engagements.
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The Consulates.

Another list Of consular appointments has
Deen announced. 1t will be seen that the
President has selected, in conformity to his
admirable Lille of policy, in all amendments
to office, men of high qualification. deserved
ness and integrity, without regard 10 anv d;v;
sion in the party on minor points. This i
the true policy, and one on which his admin
istration is bound to stand and prosper.
We would be the last man TO find fault with
the policy of the administration in this or any
other respect. But it does appear somewhat
singular to us, and to a large portion of the
people of Maine, that in the consular appoint
ments, appointments peculiarly BETTING the
sea-girt coast, the hardy and roaming sailor
population and vast commercial marine of this
"down east State, that we should have but
one solitary appointment to foreign lands
Ohio, an inland State, has one full mission.
the valuable consulate at Valparaiso, one at
Pernambuco and one at Leith, while Maine
loses the consulate at Rio, the commission
at the Sandwich Islands, and gets only that al
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1t affords us much pleasure N rl..o N. ~
editorial head of our paper the narna ~ H.
Albert Pllsbury Of Machias, as tha ds,., -no'
c candidate for the next Chief NIag;strota -
Maine.
His selection and unanimous endorsoroa,t
by the large, intelligent and patriotic bodv of
recommendation to which we could add moth
ing had we time and space which is not now
at our command.
The delegates of the democratic masses hay
ing been in council, and after free and full
Interchange Of sentiments and opinions unani-
nously come to the conclusion that Mr.. Pills
bury Is worthy to be the standard bearer ofthe
party and fit and suitable person for Cover
nor OF the State, we feel that any eulogistic
remarks would be supererOgatory. Yet we
cannot forbear to say Of the democratic nomi-
nee that ne has always breathed healthful
political atmosphere and that his instincts, as
well as his principles, are democratic He is
a man who takes an enlarged and comprehen-
sive view of manhood. Although a somewhat
new man to the rest of the State, he il well
and favorably known to that section Of II where
he resides, being one Of its worthiest citizens
and most esteemed democrats, and having re-
ceived many tokens Of popular regard and con-
fidence.
A fortunate selection for Governor has been
made, and all threatening dangers to the dem
ocratic party in this State have been escaped.
A candidate has been found around whom the
party can rally with confidence in his democ-
racy, his ability, his independence, and that
he will prove faithful to the trust that has been
committed to him. We congratulate the de-
mocracy of Maine on having safely passed a
crisis Of considerable danger, and upon the
fattering prospect now before them.-Bangor
| Democrat
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Franklin Conference.

This organization Of religiOnists of the Con-
gregationalist creed, existing in Franklin
County in this State, have lately gotten ont a
new spiritual edict on the old Hebrew plat
form-"Praying at the corners of streets to be
heard Of men, and thanking God they are
not as other men are" A few months since,
this Conference consigned a man TO the devil,
but concluded TO pray for him. He informed
them, very properly, that he had not much con-
fidence in their prayers, and the general opin-
ion was that if the unfortunate man had actu-
ally got into the hands Of the ''old adversary
he would hold on TO him for all the Franklin
Conference could do. But the following is the
new edict issued by this body
Whereas we believe the System of Ameri-
can Slavery 10 be evil and only evil continual
ly, dishonoring God and effec:ing injuriously
the temporal and eternal interest of both
master and slave and paralyzing to fearful
extent the vast energies of the church of ChQst
in our land, and to the same effect hindering
the conversion of the world, and whereas we
have often publicly declared these sentiments,
therefore
ReSolred, l. That franklin Conference I'M
der sense Of her responsibility to God and
her fellow men earnestly desire the General
Conference Of Maine 10 take into consideration
the ,cithdraument Of fellowship from all Stare
holding Christian Bodies Uth achona she IS IN
connection, by mutual exchange of delegates.
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CONSULAR APPoINTMENrs.-The following

CONSULAR APPOINTMENTS. The following
new consular appointments are announced -
Lima. Caleb Smith, Of California; Pernam-
buco- William Lilly, of Ohio; ST Johns, p
R.-John Parsons, of Fla; Matanzas-Ed-
ward Worrell, Of Del; MarseilIes- Samuel
Dinsmore, of N. Hampshire; Glasgow-Phil-
ip [. Heart, of N. York; Genoa-E. Felix
Forrest, Of N. York; Leith-James McDon-
aid, Of Ohio; Manheim-John Scriff, of Mary
land; st. Jago de Cuba, Stephen Cochran, Of
Pa, Sumatra, Commercial Agent Robert r.
Purvis, Of Sumatra
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The CRYSTAL PALAcE.-It is believed that
it will require some weeks yet to get the Crys-
tai Palace Exhibition in full operation. Many
of the goods expected are yet on the way, and
those which have been received are not all ar
ranged. The reporter Of the New York Ex
press says Of the appearance Of the interior Of
the Crystal Palace Thursday :-
Workmen were busy in different denart-
ments Of the ediice, uhpacking and arranging
goods. Boxes containing many of the foreign
contributions are piled up in some Of the wings.
mountain high, and it is not expected that they
will be arranged for week or fortnight vet
to come.
The Colossal statue of Daniel Webster. and
the equestrian statue Of Washington, which
are placed Immediately under the dome, attrac-
ted much attention. The crowd seemed, in
deed, to gather thickest at this particular
point.
The general feeling in regard to the Palace
itself, among the people, 50 far as we could
ascertain, was one Of pride and satisfaction
The edifce itself seems to have surpassed, in
grandeur, beauty and extent, the expectiOns o.
every body"
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.
TO DELINQUENTs.

Owing to recent expenditures in replenlsh
ing our establishment, we are greatly In need
of the money due us from our subscribers.
We trust those in arrears for one or more
years, will forth,rih .fortrdrd the amount.
Quite number have already kindly forward
ed the amount due us, yet there are few
left, whom we hope will remember The printer.
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/" John Bulr' VS.. "Uncle Tom. /"

One good result of the morbid sympathy ex-
pressed by the Duchess of Sutherland and
other ladies for Mrs Stoves "Uncle Tom,' =
is the forced exhibition of the vast amount OF
misery existing in Great Britain, in compare
son with which the institution of slavery in
this country furnishes no parallel. The
faithful rebukes pharisaical English philan-
thropy has received at the hands of Mrs
John Tyler and others of our countrywomen,
have revealed an amount of wretchedness at
the very door Of English philanthropists, at
which even an American STAKEHOLDER may
hold up his hands in utter horror. DIR. Guth-
RE of Edinburgh, lately said of the poor in
that city g.
GO cannot look on these bleeding and naked
exhibitions of wretchedness and misery, with
hunger in their looks, sadness in their coun-
tenances, and beggary hanging upon them,
and shut my eyes at it. / am like the priest,
though not for the priests reasons | some
times pass on the other side. 1t is perfect ag-
ony to see the suffering which many of these
unhappy children are left to endure Talk OF
'Uncle TOMS Cabin'-and no man admires it
more than | do-there are more narrowing
facts and circumstances, and stories in this
book which hold in my hand, Ga book con-
tanning the evidence given before the Com
mittee of the House of Commons on Juvenile
Delinquency than in any book ever read Of
fiction or of fact.
The Duke of Argyle has just said in an adj
dress delivered in London, that the state of a
great portion of our population was more de-
plorable than the heathendom of Africa, and
he had no hesitation in saying that the streets
of our cities demanded more of the missionary
spirit than might be required under the palms
of India"
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YANKEE NoTIoNs IN THE EAsT.-A col

YANKEE NoTIoNs IN THE EAsT-A cor
respondent Of the Boston Journal says:
C Yankee notions are getting to be quite
common in India and Ceylon. American yes
sells bring them to Madras and Colombo. Ice,
apples, and American flour are brought to
these ports, and together with many other ar
ticles; as solar lamps, Connecticut clocks, &C.,
are disposed of to good advantage Some Of
these clocks sent to Madras have Tamil fig-
ures upon the face for the convenience of ma
tives, and to make them saleable among those
who know nothing of English. Recently a
halfdozen of the cheap one dollar spring clocks,
made at New Haven, have been received by
members of the American mission. AS these
can be furnished at price which brings them
within reach of ordinary natives, whose wages
are high at II cents day, they have excited
much attention, and many are the applications
of those who wish clock to be ordered for
them from America. Not less than one-third
of the thirty-three native workmen employed in
the American mission printing and binding es-
adjustment at Manepy, have made this appli-
cation. Seventy-fve or hundred clocks
would hardly be above the demand Thus
are Yankee ingenuity and Connecticut machin-
cry helping on finely the work of civilization
and human renovation
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O. Queen Victoria's royal baby was chris
tened the 28th day of June. The ceremony
was performed by the Archbishop Of Canter-
bury in the presence Of a brilliant company
The font was placed on luted plinth Of white
and gold. The royal baby was arrayed in q
Honiton lace dress over white satin, trimmed
with lace and narrow white satin riband, cap
of Honiton lace, and mantle Of Honiton over
white satin. The whole ceremony is described
as being very magnificent.
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10 Ii is believed that the Cunard steamer
Arabia did not beat the Arctic's passage
more than two OF. three minutes, after all. The
Arctics voyage was in mid-winter-the Ara
bias in midsummer the one started from
Canal street.-The other from Jersey city, a
mile-a whole mile-nearer Liverpool. The
friends of the Arabia only claim to have beat
fifteen minutes in the voyage across the Allan
tic. This is pretty close work.
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u The last number Of the Oxford Demo
crat, contains call for Mass Convention Of
the democratic party for the nomination Of a
candidate for Governor. The call is signed by
Noah Prince, Jr.,-who has recently become
the publisher of that paper,-by order Of a
committee chosen for the purpose in Portland,
on the 9th inst. We can imagine no possible
good to the party from such movement
Such designating movements, if tolerated,
will result inevitably in our discontinue, and
enure TO the benefit Of the wings, as did the
convention last year. We know Of no better
method for maintaining the supremacy Of dem
ocratic principles in the State and nation thar
by supporting candidates for Office regularly
nominated, by delegates duly authorized, il
convention
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The YANKEE FoREvER.-William G.. West,
of New York, advertises letter envelopes, with
United States postage-stamps attached, (Which
makes them as good and as legal as the gov
ernment envelopes,) for five per cent less
Over the stamp stands the motto, ''Free Trade
under it, g No Monopoly"
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COME AT LAST. This region was visited
with a refreshing shower on Saturday night,
which, though light, has done something in
the way of reviving vegetation. It is feared
that many fruit and ornamental trees in this
region are already past resuscitation. We
have noticed many whose leaves are decaying
and dropping off; and we have cherry tree
near our domicil, whose fruit has completely
dried up. Ram enough to saturate the soil is
very much needed.
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y A new Court House is to be erected at
Machias the coming year, at cost Of about
$4,000. 1t is to be rs by so feet, two stories
high-to be constructed Of bricks-the lower
story to be 6re-proof and TO contain all the
the upper story, the Court Room and Traverse
jury Rooms
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0F There must be some blockheads in
charge of the mails in California. One Of our
subscribers at Carson's Creek has never re-
ceived copy of the Times, although it has
been regularly forwarded during the last four
or FIVE months.
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DENTISTRY. We take pleasure in recon-
mending to our Gardiner friends, Mr.. GEORGE
w. REED,-who has recently located himself
in that city-as skilful operator in Dental
Surgery, and an ingenious mechanic. DIR.
Reed has had good advantages for acquiring a
thorough knowledge Of his profession, and we
doubt not his ''good works" and gentlemanly
bearing will win for him many friends and
abundance of patronage.
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u The Skowhegan Clarion says that not
withstanding the heavy drought in that section,
vegetation Of every description looks flourish
ing, and there will be a good crop Of corn,
oats, and even potatoes.
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MADAME ANNA BIsHoP.-This distinguish
ed musical lady will give concert at the City
Hall on Tuesday evening next. AS she will
give but one entertainment in this city, those
who wish to hear her will avail themselves Of
the opportunity. See advertisement and pro-
grammeS.
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E3- The Worcester folks are getting sicher
and sicker every day. The sales Of liquor at
the agency amount 70 over $3.50 per month
There are some places in Maine very un-
healthy, Judging from the business done al the
AGENCIES
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20 At a recent meeting Of the Common
council of one of our fourishing Kennebec
cllles' proposition to erect brick engine
houSe "here the foundation was rather soft,
being under discussion, member wished to
know i it would be necessary to .sdrive
spoils." Hope he was enlightened.
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~ The editor of the Portland (Oregonl
Times, had the pleasure of discussing pow
of nice strawberries, presented to nm y sums u.
of his lady friends on the evening OF inc SO'''
Of Nav.
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FIRES IN THE WooDs. The Bangor Wing
states that fires are beginning 10 rage I'm Maria
vile, in Plantation No. q, and IN that region
of the State. Unless rain shall come speedily,
il is probable that there will be great destrue-
ton Of timber.