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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
Later from Europe.
Arrival Of the Canada.

The steamship Canada arrived at Halifax IN
Thursday morning, with London dates to Sat
urday noon, and $50 passengers.
ENGLAND. Tn the House Of Commons. l4th
Sir De Lacy Evans asked the Government
whether in negotiations with the United OF
Central American States, the rights and III
terests Of Britain and Of British settlers in
Honduras, and those Of Britain's ancient ally,
the chief of the Mosquito coast had been pre-
served, or if modified, to what extent.
Inc Times says that upon intelligence re-
ce,seo by the Secretary Of Stale--the London
Poiice having been for some time seeking for
Pluol 'hat would criminate Kossuth in the Eng
W 1lsll coults-early on the morning Of the 14th,
4 = = mouse in London was searched by
'he oilce' actlng under Secretary of States
warrant. large store Of arms, ammunition,
ana materials OF war were discovered and
seized.
In the House Of Commons, Friday, Sir. J.
Waimsiey asked Inc Government il these state
ments respecting Aossuth were true. and
further, if Britain had given assurance A. anv
foreign power that the refugees should be out
under police surveillance.
Lord Palmerston replied that a warrant was
issued to search house at Rotherhiye. Inn-
don, but not occupied by KOssuth, and n Il
were found several thousand war rockets, two
thousand unloaded shells, and five hundred
weight of gunpowder. Who these munitions
belonged to, he (Palmerston) would not IN
dertake to say. No assurance had been given
to any foreign power, beyond that given to
Parliament, that the refugees should not be
allowed to abuse the inequalities Of the cOun-
try.
Mr.. Luncombe said the place where the mu-
nitions were found was a rocket factory, and
that Lord Palmerston well knew these very
munitions had been offered for sale to the Gov
ernment
| Mr.. Bright asked Lord PaImerston IF Kos
suth really had anything more to do with these
rockets than the Orleans family had.
| Lord Palmerston replied that he cast no i'm
putauon on kossuth. 1t would be subject OF
future enquiry who the arms belonged to.
Lord Stewart charged the Government wish
getting Up false charges against KOssu,h.-
Kossuth denied all knowledge Of the matter
The subject then dropped.
FRANCE. The Emperor had been sick soma
days, but had recovered
Stringent regulations for political refugees
in France are promulgated. None will be
permitted to reside at Lyons, MarseiIles. or on
uoPat'"oh'S y tho OSlhe, "llllOuL special au-
thOrization. Spanish refugees must not ap-
proach within one hundred miles Of the Span
ish frontier. Germans must keep the same
distance from Germany, and Italians the same
from Italy.
ITALY. A new manifesto from Mazzini il
reported to have appeared at Turin Ii is now
said that Mazzini and'some of his agents have
crossed from Malta into Sicily. Eighty pris
oners had been arrested at Acatana and Mes
sina.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
Hints to Cleanliness.

The following facts, taken from Dr.. AL.
colts new work, entitled Lectures on Life
and HEALTH" exhibit in manner somewhat
striking the necessity Of ventilating and
cleaning cellars, wells, &c.
In the early part ofmy career as medi-
cal practitioner, was called 10 the house OF
wealthy farmer whose numerous family
had been alarmed by the sudden appearance
in their midst of severe disease, OF the ty-
phoid dVsinteric character. l found the
family in great trouble, indeed the whole
neighborIood greatly agtaled and distressed.
On examination for local causes of what
seemed TO be a local disease-lt was the
month OF September found the cellar and
all the premises in a condition which left
little room for doubt. The cellar had not
been cleaned that year, il indeed in TWO or
three years. 1t was full, so TO speak, OF hall
putrid cabbages and cabbage leaves, decayed
potatoes, and apples cderless, remnants OF
animal sibsances-som of them quite pu-
rescentAand xInonldy shelves and bins
The house, w etls vault, sty, and had almost
said the barn and barn-yard, were in sort
OF concayuy or BASIN; and their filthy con-
tents, when put in a liquid state by the rains
or otherwise, appeared likely TO have inter-
communication Resides this, the sink was
was close 10 The well, tina water of which
was low.
The premises were clean and ventilated;
the sick-what had not died-were taken
care OF, and no longer permitted 10 inhale
carburrerted and sulphuraled hydrogen gas
the rest of the patients, except one, recov-
cred, and no more disease. prevailed among
them, as far Icould learn, for many years.
In the town where | now reside, New
ton. Mass.) is large manufacturing village,
which, lillten or twelve years ago, had the
reputation of being sickly at the close of
summer or The beginning of autumn every
year. A leading citizen who had just re-
moved TO the vllage-a man Of great infu-
ence-declared publicly, that from the nature
of the case the disease must be Of local ORR
gin.
The result, after some delay, was thor
ough depuration and ventilation throughout
the village. Cellars and wells were cleaned,
bed ROOMS enlarged and ventilated; stiles
and vaults attended 10 or removed to a dis
tanl part of the premises, and arrangements
made 10 have fewer occupants of each tene-
inent. And mark, now, the sequel. For
though Ipresume not TO say that the whole
change has arisen from breathing a better
atmosphere, vet will state such facts IN the
case as can be substantiated. For about
twelve years the mysterious annual visitor
has neglected to pay his visits, and the villa
gers have enjoyed at least their average
amount Of health"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
FOUR DAYS LATER.

New York, May L. The steamship Bal
tic, from Liverpool! on the afternoon of the
2Olh, arrived al holEPast 6 o'clock. She
brings 90 passengers.
ENGLAND. The principal news received
il, that the Chancellor OF the Exchequer's
financial statement proposes 10 continue the
income tax on diminishing scale, for seven
years; also to reduce advertisement duty,
stamps, and some others substitutes FIVE
per cent. al valorem duties making ten per
cent. the maximum OH manufactures; in
creases the spirit dates; reduces the tea du-
ty within the next four years to one shilling
per h., and Immediately 10 Is Lid; all Of
which would supply surplus OF half mil
lion sterling. Public opinion is divided re-
speeding the statement; some approve OF the
scheme. others think il will overthrow The
ministry.
Kossu;h's denial, through his friend, Capt.
Mayne Reid, is published ia The Daily News.
VIM. Hale, only son Of the proprietor Of
the rocket factory, has also published state
ment, exculpating Kossuth, and declaring
that the factory was a bona fine establish
meet, carrying on patent business, and this
proprietor intends 10 prosecute the govern
ment for damages. In the meantime the
rockets are carried off 10 Woolwich.
= Two thousand persons were present at tho
soiree IN honor OF Mrs. HI. ID. Stoves ARR.
val. DR.. MEDIEVAL Of Glasgow presided
The lady was received with the most enthus-
iastic demonstrations Of respect. On the
succeeding evening, Mrs. Stowe attended a
soiree Of the Glasgow working classes. On
the next morning she proceeded to Edin-
bursh, and thence would journey 10 London.
FRANCE. The Imperial service Of China,
designed for The New York Exhibition, IS
on private view and is very gorgeous.
II is proposed 10 remove the ashes OF the
Emperor Napoleon l., TO the church of 81.
Denis, the burial-place of The soveregns of
France. Application is also made to the
Austrian government for The remains of Ma
paleon H., and il is said that The request will
be complied with.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

THUNDER SToRM-Damdge By Lightning.
"A very severe thunder. storm visited the
village of East Jaffrey, N. H., on the 22d
inst. The barn OF the parsonage in the viii
lage was struck, and a valuable horse owned
by the minister was killed. The house was
near the barn; and some Of the family were
SO much affected by the fluid as TO produce
vomiting, and much distress. The Univer-
salist Westinghouse, about eight rods from
the barn, was also struck and slightly dam
aged. The Manchester Mirror, ia chroni-
cling this storm, says in addition:
The fluid also ran down the lightning
rod OH the factory of A. Bascom & Co., fill
ing the room with sulphurous smoke, produc-
ing severe shocks upon a number Of the ope-
ratives. II Knocked down horse 10 the
street, and slightly Injured Mr.. Adams, who
was in The carriage. Mr.. Ebenezer Upton
was so injured rs TO be obliged to take his
bed. II entered the black smiths shop, wrest-
ed pair OF tongs out OF the hands of Mr..
Anterior, carrying them to distance of sew
eral feet, and whirIed him around.
II is supposed that between thirty and fifty
individuals in different parts Of The village re-
ceived severe electric shocks. II is also sup
posed that it was at the same instant, and
that all the injury was occasioned by one ex-
plosion. But what seem very remarkable,
is that so many persons were exposed to such
imminent danger, and yet not one human
life lost
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Reduction in Revenue Service.

Reduction in Revenue Service.
The following list Of officers were dischara-
ed from the Revenue Service on the l4th
ult:
Captains Jones, Of Mass Gil
bert Knapp, Mass. w. b. Whitehead ma /.
w. w. Polk. Md. L. G. Hardy, 5. 81
First LieutenGnfs.- -Bevery Diggs, Ma .
Arnold Burough, N. j.; Nicholas Austin. r.
Second Lieatenants.-A. C. Cook. Pa. g.
w. King, Maine.
Third Lieutenants. -(Appointed by Mr.
Fillmore the 18th OF December, 1852, John
A. Underwood, N. H.; Austin S. Cushman
N. Y; Thos. S. Gotl, Md; J. De LagneI
Va; VIM. D. Kennon, Va. r. A. MorselI
Me. IS. w. Gilleu, N. Y. !; Thomas Osborn
8. c.; John McGowan Nones, Del. VIM
G. Nmmo, Va. d. C. Constable, N. Y. !;
Edwin Hubert, Mich. p. ". II. Linn, N
"; J. H. Nimmo, Va. A. S. Hatch, VT.
c. w. Van Rensselaer,, N. Y.
The Revenue service has been cut dowr
TO 16 of each grade.
The new Revenue Cutters about to be bnilt
are TO be called the Wm l.. Marcy, Jeffer-
son Davis, James G. Dobbin, Robert NJ 'Clell-
and, Caleb Crushing, aud James Guthrie
The name of The 9Th is not decided upon
and there is already Campbell in the SER
vice, or the name Of the Post Master General
would have been used.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

FRANCE AND THE SANDWICH ISLANDS, A
telegraphic despatch states that the indepen-
dence Of the Sandwich Islands is seriously
threatened by the French and that urgent APP
peals for assistance to protect the islands from
the impending danger have been forwarded to
Washington. What the demands Of the French
Government are is not stated; but they are
represented to be extortionate, and wholly in
compatible with the independence ofthe islands.
1t is also said that they are to be enforced by a
squadron Of two go gun ships and four other
vessels Of war-a fleet sufficient to conquer the
islands and reduce them under French domin-
ion
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EASTERN TIMES.
Bath, Thursday, May 5, 1853. /.
A Fertile Country Discovered.

n
y In the new territory of Washington, large
tract Of fertile country has been discovered,
(which is known by the name of ALHARRA.-
Henry R. Schoolcraft, Esq, says, in the WASH
iington Union, it is an attractive, well timbered
and fertile area Of country, lying Immediately
west of the Rocky Mountains, in mild, lem-
peraie latitudes. to which for the purposes of
distinct allusion, we may apply the above abo-
lriginal term. This area is about fifty miles
broad and lies parallel to the Rocky Noun
taihs for distance of several hundred miles
1t gives rise to both of the main and to the nu-
merous higher sub-afluents of the Columbia
river. sltis high plain, which is cut through
by these affiuents, of most fertile character,
bearing trees, and in some places high grass !;
and while the streams create abundant water
power for lumber and grain mills and machin-
cry, they are free, or nearly free, from inunda-
tlons of their banks. This district probably
lcomprehends twenty-five thousand square
miles and if its capacities Of production have
been correctly estimated, would sustain pop
ulaticn greater than some Of the eastern and
Atlantic States. According to the recent act
organizing the territory of Washington, it lies
chiefly. if not. wholly, within the boundaries of
this new government. 1t is altogether genial
country, and seems destined to form link of
connection, by ordinary means of transit, with
the Missouri valley. through the Yellow Stone.
While the eastern foot of the Rocky Noun
tains presents sand deserts and buffalo plains,
the fertile lands in this area reach to the very
tops of its western eminences.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

BRrTAIN's Harry FAMILY.-The Queen,
Alexandria Victoria, was BORN May "a,
1919.
Prince Francis Albert Augustus Charles
Emanuel, of SAKE Coburg and Gotha, was
born Aug. 26, 1919.
The twain were married az the age of 81,
on the 10th OF February, 1850. The issue
has been:
Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa, boru Nov.
81, 1910.
Albert Edward, born Nov. 81, 1641.
Alice Maud Mary, born April IS, l643,
Alfred Ernest Albert, born Aug. 6, 1844.
Helena Augusta Victoria, born May 25,
1916.
Louisa Caroline Alberta, born March IS,
lS4S.
Arthur William Patrick Albert, born Nav
l, 1850.
A son not yet named, born April Z, 1853.
Eight children-four sons and four daugh-
ters-in thirteen years, and all alive and
well.-N. Y, Tribune. M aHaan
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
For the Eastern Times

The London correspondent of the National
Intelligcncer, says, March Oath. "The Free
Trade principle is being carried out SO far in
England as to have led to a proposal to alios0
the TRANSMISSION Of letters to be hro,cn open to
the public, and be as equally free to competition
as the carriage of parcels and passengers.
This shows the direction in which the public
mind is running there. In America, as in
England, it is needful that we should, through
our government, provide ourselves with gen.
eral system and establishment on which we
may rely for the safe transmission of our let
tiers, papers, sc. But is it necessary that this
should be made monopoly by government
Is it not time that the Anticipated idea of gov
ernmental monopolies should be entirely done
away with? Is not government for the good,
and only for the good of the peoplei and
should it interfere with their freedom any
farther than the good of all requiress II.
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character. Of such solid worth, and of such
great influence with the country, falls n the
discharge of the high function of Vice Presi-
dent, the nation may well mourn its loss
VI genius, capacity, and experience in the
public survlce, the country may feel no want |;
but where shall we find another in whom are
united SO much integrity, honor, magnanim-'
ity. discretion, sagacity, courtesy, and sound
ability as were blended in the character and
illustrated in the career of WILLIAM RUFUS
kINs-the chivalrous gentleman and the
spotess patriot.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
Railway Curves.

The Charleston Mercury has some excel
lent remarks about railway curves, and points
out the danger and absurdity of constructing
so many curves upon some railroads. Ii
says w
In the low and middle country ofthe South
these mischievous meanderings Of railroads
are quite inexcusable. They are never nee
essary, and in their effects, they form one OF
the most frightful sources of expense in The
working Of the roads. They lengthen the
running distance, and thus cause q loss Of
time to every train. They increase this loss
by checking speed. The curved track wears
out much faster, and ii tears ard wrenches
the rolling stock. Add to this that every alb
rupt curve, by concealing the track, become $
a trap for the trains, and will, in all pToba-
bility, in the ordinary period Of charter,
cost the company three times as much in re-
pairs and accidents, as was saved in the first
construction.
We have felt, al this time, when 50 many
railroads are in progress in our own and the
neghboring States, this point could not be
too strongly pressed on the attention of their
managers. Railroads are not temporary ex-
| pedIents-they are meant for the use Of all
future generations, and are expected 10 be
the most enduring, as well as the grandest
monuments Of the enterprise and forecast OF
our age. Let them be built in manner wor-
thy Of their destined office, as the great nrte-
rial system of the industrial world,-the bond
of union, and the benefcent minister to the
races of men. These remarks we hope will
not be lost upon our Southern and Western
railroad companies. We have a country in
which straight and level railroads can be bull
at less expense than they can in any otheI
country on the face Of the globe. Air lines
level and double track railroads, and no 9th.
ers should be built.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

SwINDLING OPERATION. A rather singu-
lar swIndllng operation occurred ut the
Brighton Cattle Market on Thursday, by
which an honest farmer, named Phineas
Lawrence, was cheated out of 1875 in most
adroit manner. Three men accosted our
honest friend, stating 10 him that there were
three yoke of oxen in market which they
wished TO obtain, but which the owner would
not sell 10 him, aud asked his aid in making
the bargain. Without suspecting nick he
willingly undertook the task, and purchased
the cattle Of a man who was pointed out as
the owner. When the farmer asked for the
money to pay for the oxen, one Of the men
handed him three one hundred dollar bills,
and S75 in small bills. Suddenly be took
back the money, remarkiDg, she owner of
those cattle will know those bills and will
not take them.' To accommodate the man
the farmer borrowed the money Of friend,
paid for the cattle and then returned TO OBJ
tain the money from the three men. They
could not be found, however He then has
tened to secure the cattle but found that the
man TO whom he paid the money did not
own them, but that he was confederate Of
the men who first accosed him and was
among the missing. MIR. Lawrence was
obliged to pay the friend from whom he Dor
rowed the SUN out Of his own pocket.-Bos.
Advertiser.
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The Fisheries.

fishery bill, containing the following
very stringent provisions, has been intro
duced into the New Brunswick Legislature:
Authorized officers may 60 on board any
vessel or boat within any harbor in this
Province, or lowering within three marine
miles OF any coasts or harbors thereof, and
stay on board so long as she may remain
within such place or distance.
If such vessel or boat be bound elsewhere
and shall continue within such harbor, or
SO lowering Tor "a hours after the master
shall have been required 10 depart, any one
Of the officers or persons above mentioned,
may bring such vessel or boat into port, and
search her cargo, and also TO examine the
master upon oath; and if the master or per-
son in command shall not truly answer the
questions demanded of him in such exami-
nation, he shall forfeit 4lOO; and if there
be any prohibited goods on board, then such
vessel or boat, and the cargo thereof shall be
forfeited.
If The vessel or boat shall be foreign, and
not nayigaled according to the laws Of
Great Britain and Ireland, and shall be found
fishing or to have been fishing, or preparing
TO fish, within three marine miles of such
coasts or harbors, such vessel or boat, and
the cargo, shall be forfeited.
All goods, vessels, and boats, liable TO for
fixture, may be seized and secured, by any
OF such officers, or persons SO appointed, and
every person opposing them, or any one aid.
ing such opposition, shall forfeit two hun
dred pounds.
AS is usual in Revenue Laws, proof of IL
legality of seizure is TO be thrown upon the
owner or claimant, and even where he proves
this, yet if the Judge shall certify that there
was probable cause Of seizure, the claimant
shall not recover cost, and not more than
two-pencc beyond the value of the thing
seized.
Trials to be had in all cases in the Su-
preme Court.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

FIRE IN HALLowELL.-On Thursday after
noon the house on the plains owned by Mr..
Wight and occupied by the family Of Mr..
Weeks, was entirely consumed by fire. The
wind was blowing fresh, and before the engines
arrived it was too late to save the house Most
Of the furniture was removed. Loss about
5000.
Wight was subsequently arrested and ex-
amined upon the charge Of setting the fire, and
committed to the Jail in Augusta, to await his
trial.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

THE BoTToM or LAKE ERIE. The chart of
Lake Erie. giving the soundings as taken by
the U. s. Typographical Engineers, discloses
some interesting general facts with reference to
the depth of water, besides being Of great use
to navigators. 1t shows the lake to be divided
into three sections. One Of these extends from
the head down to PIT. Pellee islands, and the
bottom presents general level, with depth
of 80 feet in the average. The second is of
much larger extent, and stretches to Long
Point, is also level, with depth Of 60 to 20
feet. The third section extends to the Niagara
river, and is an uneven bottom, with various
depths of water. ranging from 60 to 2o4 feet
The steamer Atlantic lies but short distance
from the greatest depth Of water.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

GEN. CUSHING AS A LINo@IsT. A Washing
ton correspondent of the N. Y. Herald. says
that General Gushing is the only man in the
Cabinet who can talk anything besides Eng
lish; and relates the following, in proof of has
proficiency in that respect: =
"At the diplomatic dinner given by M. d e
Bodisco on Wednesday, the Attorney General
charmed and surprised the distinguished par
ty by his captivating and versatile accomplish
'ments. Like veritable polyglot, he convcrsed
in French with M. lie Compile de Sartiges, in
Spanish with Don Calderon dc la Barco, and
in Dutch with Baron Tesla. spoke German
with Baron Won Gevolt, Portuguese with De
Figaniere, and the most unquestionabe Tus-
can with the representative of the two Sicilies .
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

RoBBERY.-Thc clothing store Of ]. w. Clark,
HalloweIl. was entered on Saturday night last
and goods to the amount Of $500 or $500 sto-
len therefrom. Mr.. Clark is worthy and en-
terprising young man, and this loss will fall
heavily upon him. We hope the villain who
would rob such an one Of his hard earnings,
will meet with his just deserts. Almost any
punishment we can think Of would be too good
for him
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

The GOLD FOUND IN Texas. The Galveston
News of April 18th, has the following in rela-
ton to the discovery Of gold mines in Hapil-
toms Valley, above Austin:
1--WE have heard rumors of these mines by
gentlemen from the interior, but we had occu-
lar proof of their existence in a specimen which
Captain Talbot exhibited to US this morning =
1t is piece of quartz rock, a little larger than
a common sized marble, with pieces of bright
gold attached to it. The color of the gold is
much clearer than California specimens.
Rumors are rife of large quantities of gold
being found throughout the western portion of
the country. There is great excitement pre-
vailing at Austin, San Antonio, Seguin, Goh-
zales, and other points, and several companies
have left those points in search of the treasure,
and others are making ready to follow. These
mines found on the Upper Colorado, Ham
ilton's Valley, and several other places, and are
said to be very rich.
One person sold piece of quartz in San An
tonic for $2j.