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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14
The new Steamboat Law.

Inc new steamboat law, which was passsd
IN Congress IN 1852, providing for the nspec-
ton Of the boilers, hubs, and general arrange
ment Of steamers, and for the examination Of
pilots and. engineers, seems 60 Ne o.eratiDo
well. The Eastern Argus has the following
in relation to its operations -
"By the reports of the local inspectors a.
Pittsburg, Wheeling and Cincinnati-three
very important points-we learn that much
good has attended the enforcement Of this law
thus far, and that by its strict observance in
future, there will be immense saving -of life
and property from the rashness and reckless
ness of many OF those in command of steam
boats on the western waters
Great good has resulted from the system Of
licensing Engineers and Pilots, particularly in
reforming their habits, and retaining them
from the evils of intemperance. Very many
who were strongly addicted to a dissipated life
have been wholly reclaimed, whilst others
have been warned and benefited
1t has also had the effect Of checking to a
great extent the reckLesSness on the part of ma
ny officers, and daily we have evidence of ma
ny who were opposed to the law, now speak
ing in its highest praise.
HC AhoPOOVVAS SoJ blCy dI6 HOL aware Lndl
any insurance company has lost a dollar thus
far by any boat that has come under the pro-
visions of this law
The Inspectors require that strict SObrietg
should be among the leading qualifications fol
license as pilots and engineers. This require.
ment is reasonable and necessary one, and nc
sensible man will find fault with it. Could
the facts be fairly arrived at, we haven't a
doubt that it would appear that seven-eighths
Of all the accidents by steam-whether BY
boats or railroads-were the results of intern
perance.
In Portland, the local Inspectors are Joseph
w. Dyer, Inspector of Hulls, and John Spar
row, Inspector Of Boilers. By their first re-
port made to Mr. Carter, the collector Of thi.
district, it appears that they have carefully ex
amined eight steamers, and that their owners
and managers were making speedy arrange
ments to conform to the requirements of tn
act. They had also examined and given Ger
tiicates to six first class pilots, three secon
class chief engineers, and two second class as
sistant- engineers. We presume no bette
boats or more competent and faithful officers
can be found any where than sail on our east
ern coast"
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The steamer Hermann, from bremen and
Southampton, arrived at New York. Julv =
She brings dates Of Wednesday, the ed. and
no passengers. WY T hw44 T4f
The London Times says the Emperor Of
Russia is negotiating for the purchase Of the
American steamers Humboldt and Franklin, 10
be added to the Russian navy. $3.50, 900 had
been offered
The Overland India mail arrived in London
on the Goth of June.
The intelligence of the capture of Nankin
by the rebels is confirmed The event took
place on the 2lst of March. The insurgents
were afterwards compelled TO evacuate it, and
subsequently, on the 9Th Of April, were defeat
ca about 80 miles south Of the CITY.
D[itlsn troops have been ordered Cd Shang-
pae lot inc protection of British interests.
riraIes We're busy on the coast. and had at
tackled several English vessels.
All was quiet at Canton. Trade II imDorts
! was large, but at reduced prices. Tea dun.
business at Dhanghae was suspended.
Warlike movements continued in all dirpc-
tons. The French had commissioned several
additional vessels at Toulon.
The English squadron at Spithead had beeu
reinforced by the arrival of the channel fleet
and now numbers liz ships.
A Smyrna letter states that two Turkish
merchant vessels had been captured bv the.
Russians in the Black Sea; also, that war in
the Caucasus had broken out with redoubled
| fury, and the Russians have been defeated by
Schamyel.
Lord John Russell had announced that plan
for adjusting the difficulties in Jamaica would
shortly be proposed in Parliament.
A French steamer had arrived at Constino-
pie with 1000 muskets for the Porte
Steamers had left with 1000 gunners for Bar.
la and Shumla.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14
Spirits in the Old World.

All Europe is in blaze about the ssspee-
rits." Emperors, Kings and big-bugs general
ly are caving in to the spiritual theory. Ia
bles dance, bells ring, bodies animate and IMAM
innate 60 up and down, and many other marvel
Gus things are transacted. The King Of Prus-
STA has sent centre-table up and down his
apartment. The papers are full Of the marvels.
A Belgium journal tells the following laugha-
bic story -
'sSome Heidelburg students being assembled
in the studio of young painter there, and hav-
ing read about DIR. Andres letter, determined
forthwith to test the thing for themselves 1t
so happened that there was no table in the
apartment, and they therefore bounced upon a
wooden mannikin, iointed, which serves the
young painter sometimes as model; and hav-
ing placed this interesting effigy of humanity
on its hands and knees upon the floor, ssformed
the chain" around it, with their hands upon
its back, "willing" it to dance, with such en-
ergy that it not only jerked about in the most
surprising manner, but at length got upon its
feet, dealing shower of fistieuffs in every di-
rectlon, and chasing Its magnetizers all about
the room; the students rushing out Of it in a
state OF horror bordering upon distraction and
slamming the door in the mannikin's face, who
thereupon, deprived of his Fictitious energy,
fell straightway upon his back with a violent
thump. The students having satisfied them
selves, through the key-hole Of the overthrow
of their redoubtable adversary, at last ventured
back into the room; and one, holder than the
rest, proposed to secure the creatures hands
and feet in India-rubbers, and then repeat. the
aninating experiment.; but as they had all
been more or less knocked, one having even re-
ceived so severe blow on the face that he will
carry the marks of it for fortnight, this pro-
posal was energetically over-ruled And le
it not be imagined that this seemingly 'scock
and-bull'' story is hoax; IL IS Uouclied for a.
literary fact so literal indeed that professor
Mettermayer, of the Heidelburg University
has published a learned dissertation in defense
and explanation of it ~
And here is another story quite as marvel
| Gus -
"What, however, shall we say of the dec
/ laration in recent number of journal o
Dunkirk, which assures us that brig in tn,
harbor having occasion to tack, the crew de
termined to save themselves the trouble 0
working the capstan, formed the chain rounc
the edge of the deck, and had the satisfaction
after the expiration of seven minutes, to SCI
the vessel turn itself gently and smoothly, al
though by enchantment, in the desirsd direc
ton ! !! !"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14
Mr.. PiIlshnrv.
mOcracy.

Geo B. Moore, Esq, of the Republican
Journal, who was "a delegate to the State Con-
vention from Belfast, gives the following
sketch of the history and character of our can
didatc for the Office of Governor -
"Mr. Pillsbury, although comparatively a
young man, is not unknown to the democracy
of his native state. The ability and fidelity
with which he has already discharged the pub
lie trusts committed to his hands, have pointed
to him as to the repository Of still higher trusts
With sound discriminating mind and good
practical education, he has, by the force of ma
tive talent, aided by industry and perseverance
risen to position to which older men may
laudably aspire, and younger men may not in
vain seek to attain His antecedents are all
guarantees of his political soundness He was
born and bred and educated democrat. In
childhood and early youth his father resided
in PASSPORT in this state, where he occupied an
elevated place as politician, and where he
will be long remembered, by the old line de-
mocracy of Maine, as one of her firmest sup
porters. Often called TO participate in the ex-
ecutive and Legislative councils of state, he
occupied, for some years, highly prominent
position in the party; and when, at later dav,
ne removed to, and became citizen Of the
then youngest member of the Republic, he at
once took high rank amongst her prominent
men, and soon became her representative in
our congressional legislature Thus in child
hood, the son imbibed the seeds of these DO
litical principles which have since germinated
and grown to maturity, exhibiting as their
fruits, sound, liberal and practical political
faith.
At a later period, and while vet in his mi
nority, Mr.. Pillsbury was placed BY his father
in the Office Of counsellor at law, in this city,
where he resided for some years, and where he
completed his elementary professional educa-
ton. Here he was an unwavering democrat,
and, although near twenty years have elapsed
since he ceased to reside in Belfast, yet he is
favorably remembered by the young democrat
ey Of the county-of Waldo. His urbanity Of
manners and generous impulses then won TO
aimr here many strong aud abiding friends
Even then, his decision and frmness of pur-
pose, has industry and perseverance,, marked
= nam ASA successful competitor in that arena
Nnere ~ do5attle for precedence in the laud-
able cailings OF life. Alter a course Of law
lectures at Cambridge ana b;s ;.ss;or,S -
the Bar, keFethrned, and Commenced the nnrao.
!. ticeiUf sEiis pfcAessioas at zEasiport which he
successfully pursued until appointed ~ the
Executive of the state tosthe Office Of r.lsrE nf
the Courts for Washington county. which oc
fee hs held many years, both BY appointment
and election by the people, and until he re,
signed il BY the last Legislature he was cleo
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FOUR DAYS LATER.

The Collins steamship Atlantic, from Liver
pool, Wednesday, the 29sh uIt., at about 1 l-2
Z. M, arrived at New York early on Sunday
morning, with las passengers.
tBy Telegraph to LondOn.1
Dates from Paris Of Friday state that funds
opened with rise, bu. in consequence Of ru-
mors Of Russian invasion Of Danubian proyinc-
es, received sudden check and closed al de-
cline.
VIENNA, June "a. Russia insists TO longer
on special treaty with Turkey, but her de-
mands are now confined to guarantee in the
form of note.
ATHENS, June IS. King Ohio is arming
squadron for the protection of his Greek sub
iects, ia case Of an oriental war.
SMYRNA, June Is. The city Of Shiraz. in
Persia, was totally destroyed BY an earthquake
on the night of the LIST Of May. 10000 per-
sons were killed during the shock. plague
had broken out, caused by the number of un-
buried dead bodies. The cholera had broken
ont at Teheran.
Paris, Monday. "A private letter from Jas
sa, Moldwea, of nth, says thai ah extraordi-
nary courier from St. Petersburg passed
through there on the day previous on his way
TO Constantinople, with another utimatum,
with notice that if not accepted il eight days,
the Russian army would Immediately cross The
| frontiers and commence hostililies. A divi-
sion of the Russian army, 40, 900 strong, is al
ready within two leagues Of Jassa.
ENGLAND. News unimpOrtant. The In
come tax bill was become law. There have
been long debates Oh the Indian government
bill.
Very little relative to Turkish affairs, there
being general belief in the maintenance Of
peace, but insurance TO the Danube keeps adj
vancing.
Iron coin, eIectrotyped, is in circulation It's
spuriousness can hardly be detected.
Mr. Van Buren, was al Birmingham.
! Mrs. Stowe was visiting in Wales.
The crops in Ireland are luxuriant.
France. The proposed action of France in
the Turkish question is not known officially
1t was reported that the Emperor had prepared
formal note TO Russia, demanding whether
his proceedings meant peace or war. France
being ready for either. Reports add that Ma
poleOh consented TO withhold this note on the
earnest entreaty of Nj. Ksselef, the Russian
minister. This may or may not be correct.
ITALY. The reported attempt at outbreak
in Lombardy was unfounded The appoint
ment Of Count Burger to supersede Strasolde
excites hopes of milder dealings towards Italy.
TURKEY. HOstilities have not commenced
yet, and general belief gains ground in France
and England that there will be none. The
Russians continue TO collect troops along the
frontier, and the Turks do not cease their war
like preparations. In short, Turkish affairs,
since last advices,- remain in Statu quo, but
with an improved feeling for peace.
CHINA AND AUSTRALIA. No Shanghae
mail received, and nothing later is known re-
speeding the Chinese insurreclion.
Australian advices still continue favorable.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14
The Ocean" Disaster.

we notice various reasons are given by the
press for the disaster which befel the steamer
Ocean. The prevalence Of disasters on our
great routes Of travel, and the destruction Of
human life caused by careless management,
lead the public to a scrutinlzing search for the
causes leading to these unfortunate results
This is right But among the reasons given
for the disaster to the steamer Ocean, we have
not seen what appears to be the true one
Some ofthe papers charge it to rum. This is
untrue, no doubt, for whatever may be said of
individuals connected with the steamer, the
pilot has reputation in this particular that
will shield him from the charge effectually.
AS the officers of the boat have given no
valid reason, and by their silence evince that
none can be given, the public have right to
express their opinion why the lives of two
hundred men, women and children were placed
in such fearful jeopardy. We believe the ac-
cident was the indirect result of the lack of a
responsible head in the management of the
steamer. Or rather the result Of a supera-
bundance of commanders 1t is well known
that the capability and seamanship of the pi-
lot on board any vessel inspires confidence but
there should be power above him to feel and
bear responsibility. The pilot of this steamer
has all along been allowed to bear on his own
shoulders too much of the responsibility be-
longing to high station. Not enjoying the
honcrs or enloluments Of that station, he be-
came perhaps reckless, and in an unlucky mo-
/ mcnt run a hazard which the commander at
his side should have seen to it he was not per-
permitted to do.
We believe not only the officers of the
steamer, but the owners are exceedingly cha
grined at this blameable affair. Here we are
without boat on this route, numerously tray
elled at this best paying portion of the season.
Why is this! If the company intend to give
up the route, why not notify some other COM
pany to take it A large portion of the wa
ter travel is from this city; and we are inter-
ested in the route. 1t is a good paying route.
as it is understood the Ocean has more than
paid for herself We commend it to the at
tention Of our capitalists, and would suggest
that Bath company be Immediately organ
lied, put on the route first class steamer,
and sec what can be done.
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have long known as being man Of sound
judgment and discretion. How wisely, the
sequel will determine. Had known in sea-
son what have since learned, Should not
probably have requested you to publish word
for me-. Iwoud. call attention To- his closing
paragraph, and inquire If il does not belong to
the genus Rowdy. Does it not il effect, ac-
knowledge and declare, that being 'hard up
for argument, he is now ready to 6ghtl IN
Feeling assured do him no injustice, l
leave him for the present, hoping that he will
''liSe long, see good days, and incline hisheart
to WISDOM JOHN HAYDEN
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The Grumblers.

The wing papers manifest deep interest in
the appointments of General Pierce. It is re-
markable that the Tribune Of this city should
find SO much to find fault with in this respect,
and yet it is one Of the evidences that the
grumbling at the policy Of the administration
has its origin in the wing party.
The Burlington, (Vermont) Sentinel, a
staunch and true compromise paper, has the
following truthful article on the subject -
Considering the deep anxiety manifested
BY the wings for the popularity and success of
the administration ofGen Pierce, il Is a great
pity that everything cannot be adjusted in ac-
cordance with their views. How much they
desire the prosperity of the democratic party
Is sufficiently manifest from the pains they are
taking TO make IT appear that its main body is
neglected and abused 10 the advantage Of the
wings. Here is specimen of the way they
talk. Speaking of the distribution Of patron
age by the Government, the Free Press says
Buffalo and Nashville, the free solers and
hre-eaters, the disunionists Of the two section
al conventions, have completely triumphed. =
And it says that the Union democratic press
throughout the country is up in arms against
the administration The answer to both Of
these statements, which are by no means orig
inal with the Free Press, but may be found in
most Of the wbig prints, is, that they are not
true. It is not true that any section has 'tri-
umphed in the matter Of the distribution Of Of
fees. the grumblers, who, by the by. are
far more vocferous than numerous or infiuen-
tial, are not confined TO any one section of the
democratic party, while the sturdiest of them
are in the wing ranks
Now the idea Of representing the usual and
inevitable clamor Of disappointed office-seekers,
magni6ed and re-echoed by wing mischief
seekers, the voice of the democratic Union
party would seem TO be too preposterous to
demand serious refutation.''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14

CATEcHIsTNG. The following resolution,
among others, was adopted by the Temper
ance Convention held in Portland last week !:
RESOLVED, That the Central Committee be
authorized and instructed, in behalf of this
Convention, to interrogate the several candi-
dates for Governor, in regard to their opinions
and position in relation to the ''Maine Law ("
and that they publish the answers they may
receive for the consideration and action of the
people.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14

CITY GOVERNMENT.
IN Common Council. mi

IN Common Council, July 6th
PREsENT-Messrs CoveI, Cox, l. Croker,
Haines, Hayden, Houghton, Larrabee, Lee
mont, Marston, Quinnam, Ross, Shaw, Smith,
Upton and Wilson
Absent-D. Crouker, EaInes, Lincoln,
Morse, Trufani, and Weeks.
Mr.. Hayden presented the report Of COM
mittee on new streets, locating the east line Of
Front street between Broad street aud Nc
LelIan's wharf, and recommending that the
location of last year be discontinued. Report
accepted, and the recommendation adopted.
A report from the committee on fire depart
meht came down, recommending the purchase
Of LOT 25 by 60 feet on Water street, and the
erection of a house Tor Engine Co. No. 8.
The accompanying estimates were read, in
which among other items, the foundation was
put down at SIS.
Mr.. Shaw inquired the size of the lot. If
it was the same width in rear that il was in
front. Mr.. Marston from the committee,
thought it was. He subsequently ascertained
that it preserved its width 40 feet back, from
which point an angle reduced its width near 10
Is feet.
Mr.. Shaw did not believe the work could be
done for the estimates. He thought the best
way would be to vote now what would be rec
essary, and not have to be called upon to make
up deficiencies when The work is DONE He
did not like that way Of doing business. The
same views were expressed by Messrs. Hough-
ton and Lemont.
Mr. Hayden was not opposed to the report,
but should vote for accepting il; al the same
time il was not snch report as he should have
been in favor of had he been on the Committee.
Had he been on the committee, he should have
been in favor Of reporting specifications, and a
contract. The cost of nearly all the city
buildings had largely exceeded, and ia one in
stance which he named, nearly doubled the es-
Inmates obtained by committees. He thought
the better way would be TO make contracts,
and to hold parties to fnlilment of them for
money stipulated. The report was accepted,
and the order passed in concurrence.
An ordinance TO prevent the improper dis
charge Of firearms, was passed in concurrence.
Adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14

OPENING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The
inaugural ceremonies for rthe opening Of the
Crystal Palace are announced to take place
to-day, 14th, and the Exhibition will be
opened to the public on Friday. None but
holders Of season tickets and invited guests
will be admitted on the l4th. The price Of
season tickets has been fixed at SO. --.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14
1BATH, JULY Ia, 1863.
TO DELINQUENTS.

Owing TO recent expenditures in replenish-
ing 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 foFh,rifh for1eard the amount
We MUST HAVE 1T
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ted to the Office Of executive council, which Of
flee he now occupies.
II Of MIR. Pillsbury, as a man, it is but justice
to say, that In all his intercourse with his fell
low men, in the business affairs of life, he has
maintained high character for strict integrity,
unyielding honesty, and an unfinching adher-
ence to what he believed to be right, for right :
sake n.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14

- Contractors for building the Penobscot
81 Kennebec Railroad have converted fifty
thousand dollars of that stock into available
capital for the immediate erection Of the bridge
across the Kennebec river at Kendall's Mills.
That work will be commenced Immediately,
and laborers put upon fifteen miles Of the road
on the western end.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-14

"HoUsEHoLD WoRDs" We have received
the July number Of the American edition of
Household Words, a journal conducted by
Charles Dickens McElraih & Lord, Aineri-
car publishers, II Spruce street, New York.
It is publication Of rare merit A large p6r-
ton of The articles arefrom the pen Of Dickens,
in his usual rich and vigorous style The
price The work is very low, oniy Sc per
year. The typographical execution is in the
best style Of the art. Wehope to be favored
with The first and second numbers Of the pres
ent volume ioa 7i
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@ A young man named Daniel Brown, OF
Searsmont, was killed on Friday evening, in
Halls planning mill, in Brewer. He was
caught BY descending belt, and drawn to the
floor with such force that he was taken up for
dead; BY efforts he was so far resnscitated as TO
breathe about four hours, but never recovered
his consciousness. tA 1-#@ 9t4 hal1
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~ Peaches, ripe, and Of tolerable favor,
though small, have made their appearance in
New York, from Norfolk, va. They are
sold from the fruit stands at three or four
cents each N-r-
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y U Operations have been commenced on
the Somerset & Kennsbec Railroad between
kendall's Mills and Lyons dam, and we I'M
ders,and il is the intention 70 progress with the
work as rapidly as possible until completed. III
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CRY BANK. Otis Kimball, Esq, was on
Wednesday last elected Cashier Of the City
Bank. The Bank will probably commence
operations about the first of August.
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CONCERT. The lovers of good music viii
be glad to learn that Md'lle ANNA BISHOP
will give a concert in this city on Tuesday
evening, the Goth inst
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KENT's HILL SEMINARY. A notice Of the
fall term Of this institution will be found in
another column, This is one Of the best in
stitutiops in the State to fit students thorough.
" for. college, Mr.. ToRsEy, the Principal,
enjoys a high reputation and under his in
struction the Seminary has advanced to a high
and enviable position. Anew feature in this
institution is the establishment of Female
Collegiate Institute