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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

COMMERCIAL LAW DEcIsIoN.-In the Supe-
rior Court of New York, Judge Oakley receut-
ly decided commercial case of much import
ance The motion was brought for the recovery
Of 81, 6l4,7S, being the amount of several notes
and drafts given as collateral security for loan
of 81, 900 obtained by the plaintiffs from the de-
PENDANT, on the ground that the loan was usu .
rious and in case the loan be not held to have
been usurioas, to recover $6l4,73, being the
excess Of the collateral over the amount loaned.
At the trial, the plaintiffs abandoned the plea
of usury, and claimed only the excess of the
amount of the collateraIs over the loan, $4,000
with interest.) The $4,000 was not paid at the
maturity of the loan, and the defendant sold the
notes, after notice, in the market. for just srf.
fcient to cover the amount lent. The Judge
held that the defendant was bound to hold the
collateral notes until they matured, and collect
them in the usual way; and any deficiency or
excess should be accounted for. In previous
transactions Of this description, the usage has
been to sell the notes in cases of default Of pay
ment on the part of the burrower.-The ques-
ton is new one never having before been
brought for the courts.
MRS HowARD.-The name of Mrs. Howard
has of late been prominently associated with
that Of Louis Napoleon, and rumor has gener.
ally pointed to the State of Maryland as her
native place. An article to this effect recently
appeared in the Baltimore correspondence Of
one of our exchanges, and the statement has
been 6mmon to the press of this country and
Europe, and uncontradicted. Its appearance
Yesterday in the Sun, and quite unintentionaIly
by the way inasmuch as it was cut out for pub
ication, has led finally to an authoritative con-
tradicton Of it, member of the family unques-
tonably alluded to, having called upon us for
the purpose. We are assured by him, that 1.-The
Mrs Howard recently discarded by Louis Ma.
poleon, is an English woman, the daughter of
London merchant, and formerly an actress.
The Mrs. Howard, with whom it is alleged,
public rumor has COMPOUNDED her, we are in
formed, has been dead four years that she died
in Paris, and was attended in her last illness by
her mother, by several Of the friends of her fam
lily who were then in Paris, and by priest for
merly Of Baltimore, well known and highly
esteemed here; and further, that her remains
were sent to this country, and now repose in
Greenmount Cemetery.-BaH. S1n.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

II The New York Mirror saws that Burton .
Theatre, in that city, is clearing ftom $4,000
% $50, 900 year.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-05-25

IL Two Reams of Warrantee Deeds Just
printed-upon good paper-a nd for sale at this
Office.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
Massachusetts Lands.

Governor Clifford, thenew wing governor Of
the State Of Massachusetts, delivered his in
augural message last week to the Legislature
of that State, now in session. The Boston
Post calls it moderate inaugural, temperate
in tone and general in character. In relation
to the public lands owned by Massachusetts in
Maine, Governor Clifford remarks as fol-
lows -
At the last session of the legislature, provi-
sion was made for the sale of the entire BODY
of the public lands owned by the commonwealth
within the state of Maine. Under the authori-
ty vested In the commissioners, by the resolves
then passed upon this subject, proposition
from certain individuals for the purchase of all
these lands was received, which was accepta-
bic to the commissioners. The contemplated
sale, however, was not ratified by the governor
and council, as was required by the resolves.
and the sale was not consummaied.
| regard this result as fortunate, both for
Massachusetts and Maine. For while | can
not doubt that it is clearly for the interest of
this commonwealth TO dispose of this property,
il is as obviously for the interest of this com
monwealth to dispose of this property it is as
obviously for the interest of Maine that she
should become the owner of it, The possess
sion of so large a territory within her iuris-
diction, by an individual or private company,
through which power might be concentrated
and exercised over the numbering business, from
the forest to the market, highly preiudicial to
the government and the people of that state,
could not but be regarded by both with serious
concern.
While it cannot reasonably be expected that
Massachusetts should receive less price than
the fair value of the property, or less than 9TH
ers are ready TO pay for it, considerations aris-
ing out of our past relations to our sister state
the obligations of good neighborhood subsst-
ing between US, sugges; the propriety of our
giring 10 Name an opportunity TO purchase
these lands al a fair price and lVithin a reason
able time; an opportunity which she has not
yet enjoyed, as her Legislature has not been in
session since the commissioners were authorized
to make the sale. If she declines to avail her
self Of this opportunity, recommend that the
lands be offered at public sale, in small parcels
for.cash, or undoubied security. The security
shonld in no case be lien upon the land or
timber, but Independent of both.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

hand to-hand fight. The British suffered
dIeadiullyi they lost many killed aud wound
ed, and several hundred prisoners. The
American loss was severe, TOO, but not so
large as the British. The Rifles fine vol
unteer company Of this city, lost half its
numbers, who became enclosed between two
British regiments, and were taken prisoners.
Inc wisdom and genius of Jackson were
demonstrated in the effect of this action
Instead of marching into the city, as they
could have cohe, before or Immediately after
that battle, Kean was so astounded at the
vgor OF his assalants that he rated their
numbers double what they really were. His
despatch SETS down the American force at
3UUO; they were not half that number
But tins delusion saved the city. Kean con-
GUIDED 10 wait until his other troops came
up. That delay placed the victory in Jack
sons hands,
Thus, then, was the action of 23d Decem-
Der The decisive event Of the campaign.
The battle Of the Slh followed that of the
23d;as effect follows cause, and completed
the destruction of the splendid army, which
had rendezVoused at Jamaica, for what was
regarded an expedition that promised the
most brilliant and glorious results, promi-
nent among which was The acquisition by
England OF that long-desired and-sought-af-
ter object, the command of The mouth of the
Mississippi.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
A Whig Governor.


The rights of the people Of Maine have been
traitorously surrendered. More than two
thirds Of the people have voted for democrat
ic Governor, and yet the servants of the peo-
pie. elected to express their will, have surren-
dered their rights and elected whig Govern
or. Ifthis is not an insult to the people and q
disgrace to the democratic members of the Leg
islature, pray what is iti
William G.. Crosby, who received 29.l27
votes out of NINETY-FoUR THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED THIRTY-FoUR, was elested Governor
by the Senate on Friday LASTLY vote of IL to
IA. This result has been brought about by
madmen, inside and outside legislative leaders
OF the democratic party-men who have sacri-
feed the rights Of the people and the rights of
the party on the alter of selfish ambition and
narrow prejudice. The democrats have played
a game of reckless and despicable retaliation,
and as a legitimate consequence have van
pushed themselves. They have insulted their
constituents and the people, by assuming that
they had the right to act, and acting, without
responsibility to the people and in direct OPP
They have deserted the yeoman democracy of
the State. trampled their rights under their
feet, and set up false god, which they now
have the hardihood and desperation to say
democrats must worship
The wings have looked on with astonish-
ment and quietly appropriated the prizes
thrown within their grasp. They bear their
honors with due meekness, and in their be-
wilderment at the suicidal course Of the demo-
cratic party, we doubt not are now ready to
cry out, enough, enough. They cannot be
blamed for placing value upon what the dem
ocratic members of the Legislature have fool
ishly thrown away, and for interposing their
weak arms to save the State itself from being
shipwrecked on the breakers of democratic
spite and wrath.
The constituent democracy Of Maine, the
yeomanry, the sterling and reliable national
democratic army of the "dirigo" State, have a
right to speak out. Their interests have been
sacri6ced-they have been insulted-and they
have right to demand who of the servants os-
tensibly representing their wishes in the
Maine Legislature, have turned traitors, and
Uoted for sohigs, Such men ought to have
certificate Of dishonorable dismission from the
party-they ought to be turned off into the
camp of the enemy. They have basely sur
rendered rascalIy betrayed the confidence re-
posed in them-Arnold-l like, bartered and sold
the supremacy of democracy in the State, not
for gold, but to crafty the spirit of reckless
ness and hate-and have proved themselves
totally unworthy of further confidence. We
trust the hand of destruction will be stayed
before all is lost.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
Later from Europe.
Arrival of the Steamer Arabia

The Cunard steamer Arabia, Capt Jud-
kIns from Liverpool, via Halifax, arrived al
New York on Sunday, about | O'Clock, P. M.
ENGLAND. The new English ministry
took possession Of their Official quarters on
The 9Th. Lord John Russell held a diplo-
matte levee at the Foreign Office on the oc-
casion. Among the Ambassadors present
was Mr.. lneersoI.
What was supposed to have been mutt
ny Of the Chinese Coolies, on board the ship
Gertrude, bound TO Havana, turned out, on
investigation at Singapore, to have been
merely a difficulty among themselves. bot
having no interpreter, they were unable to
make themselves understood IL Of them
were shot dead.
FRANCE. Louis Napoleon hal returned
from Compeigne 10 Paris. No enthusiasm
Of any kind was manifested, Notwithstanding
various stories of attempts al assassination,
his death by a fall from his horse, &c., were
put in circulation. II is said he feels much
annoyed at the delay Of Russia, Austria aud
Prussia TO recognize him az a sovereign
He insists on being called Brother, not sim
ply Napoleon, by the crowned heads. Eng
land is said TO have accorded him this civil
~.
NJ Oenliler, professor OF mathematics, and
distinguished republican, has been ordered
to quit France.
The French government is making active
exerIions 10 effect commercial treaty be-
tween France and Germany, founded on
mutual concessions.
TURKEY. The Court Of Rome has adj
dressed a letter TO all The powers Of Europe,
inviting them TO interfere in behalf Of Chris
tians suffering prosecutions in Turkey.
The PORE Is SAID 10 have notified me E'i-
rcpean powers that it will grant no more con-
cessons in The navigation Of ne boSPhofuS'
INDIA. From India we learn that me Gis-
turbances in the Hnzara country were not
settled. nor likely 10 be very soon.
The f;rsr locomotive had started on the
p.;t.a,J Crom Bombay TO fauna on the 18th
u Noyember. The road was 10 BE- fully
onened ID February.
There had been no alteration Of impor-
rance 10 The Calcium markets, since The last
dates. Money was abundant and prospects
oflrade were favorable. FreishIs we've cen
orally unchanged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

GOLD AND OcHRE IN VERMoNT.-A corrspon-
dent of the Vermont Chronicle describes the
speciseI==zSSsf gold recently discovered in that
State. These were found in Bridgewater, on
the Quechee River, { or one of its branches,
about four miles above the village, by Mr.. Ken
nedy, of Plymouth. The specimens are not
washings, but from vein. The gangue or
rock in which the gold lies, is quartz, contain
ing also considerable sulphuret of iron, sulphu-
ret Of lead, and Sulphuret of zinc, particles of
gold being found in these, as well as in The
quartz. They have been submitted to Prof
Hubbard, of Dartmouth College, and pronoun-
ced the genuine article.
The Prof has also several specimens Of differ
ent colored ochre, from Straford. This is moth
ing more than the residuum of copperas ore,
which is very abundant and rich in STAFFORD.
After the copperas has been extracted. the res
iduum is subjected to heat and becomes an
oxide of iron, or ochre the color being regu-
lated by the degree Of heat applied.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
The Bath Postmaster.

After long season Of quiet the postmaster
editor Of the Mirror is out upon us again in
his usual personal style. As we have stated
before, his is case where we are obliged to
descend 10 his mode of warfare to hold him in
check. In his last, he gives US quite num-
Der Of relations, and we are surprised he did
not bring in all our aunts and cousins 1t is
getting to be extremely hazardous for our
friends and correspondents to address US
through the Bath Post Office, because each one
runs the risk Of being posted as editor Of the
Times in the post Office looking-glass. We
mention this to place our correspondents on
their guard, and prepare them to see their
names in print with the hOnorable>title of edi-
tor affixed
But speaking of aunts and cousins, wonder
if the editor Of the Mirror recollects the cousin
story that is told in connection with his OBJ
tanning the post office. 1t makes no difference
whether the coUsinship was button-hole or
backdoor; but was there not cousin story
talked about in Maine, as furnishing a claim
10 The office, and contradlcted by high author-
ty in Washington because it was found it OPP
Grated decidedly the reverse of what was in
tended! That Is the question. We have it
from good authority, and it furnishes material
for quite an amusing sketch which we may
think best to publish bye and bye. We hear
another story, too, Of democratic confirmation
and suPpliant posture connected Herewith,
which we have no desire to publish, because
we want to see our friend 60 out of office at
peace with all the world As to the editorials
Of the Times, if anybody wants 10 see the
shoulders they stand upon, call at our Office,
and not upon our brothers, cousins or annts,
and we'll show them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

TRIAL TRIP OF THE ERIcssoN.-The Ericsson,
says the N. Y. Journal of CON-, Of the 5th inst,
left her dock at Williamsburgh yesterday morn
ing, at about half past nine o'clock and after
proceeding up the North River short distance,
took her course down the Bay. We are in
formed that she made between ten and twelve
miles the first hour. Thus vessel of large
dimensions has been propelled at a very fair
rate Of speed, by motive power hitherto I'M
known. Should his new method of propulsion
prove available in practice, it viii sGpplant, to
some extent, the use of steam,--the great econ
omy of fuel not only essentially diminishing
the expense, but for the same reason, vessels
are qualified for the performance Of greatly
heightened voyages. Fuel enough may be
taken by single vessel, it is estimated, for a
voyage Of 5000 miles.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
Augusta, Jan. 10, 1853

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE The February No. is
out betimes, with two or three splendid illus
trations, and much valuable and interesting
reading matter. The publisher has secured the
services ofJohn Sartain, the artist former pub
Usher OF Sartain's Magazine, who presents in
this No. splendid plate Of the proposed coos-
sal equestrian statue of Washington, to be
erected in Independence square, Philadelphia,
around which are to cluster monuments to the
memory of the immortal signers of the Declare
ton of Independence. Sawyer & Magoun
have it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

Book SALE. We take pleasure in calling
the attention of our readers to the Auction sale
of books, by Messrs. Owen & Co., at their
Sales Room. The Messrs. Philbrook do an
immense business in this line, and in the
stock which they are now offering, may be
found an extensive variety of the most useful
miscellaneous and standard works to be found
in the country, many Of them beautifully bound
in gilt. Sales every evening this week. The
store is open during the day, when opportunity
will be had 10 examine the books. See adver-
tisement in another column.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
The following was the tonnage of the Wal
dOboro' District on the 3Ist of Dec. ult.
Written for the Eastern Times
Nautical Schools.

Mr.. EDIToR,-That the establishment of
Nautical and Mercantile Schools would be of
great advantage to all the interests of the
State, and particularly so TO the ship owners
and building interest, must be apparent to the
most casual observer. Were such schools but
once in active operation, it would be bnt a few
years before those men who had gone through
course Of study and discipline of mind in
them, would be sought after as masters and Of
fcers. Ship owners are always as much alive
TO anything that will promote their interest as
other members of the community, and they are
as often looking for trustworthy and capable
men for employment as other men, and when
fonnd are generally willing TO pay well for
such qualifications.
1t would not be proper, were competent 10
the task, to suggest the studies that should be
pursued at such institutions That should be
left to those who from their previous habits
and experience in educational matters have
better knowledge of what would be most ad-
vantageous and proper.
That such institutions are desirable, and will
soon be demanded from the rapidly growing
commerce of this State, and will so essentially
promote its prosperity, is so evident that it
cannot be well doubted but that soon some
movement will be made for the accomplish
ment Of SO important an object.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

HEAVY EXPORTS OF CorroN. The clear
ances of cotton as@the Custom House yesrtr-
day amounted TO 3O, SOS bales, Of which "a
5O8 were for Liverpool, 2O57 for Trieste,
10y for Barcelona, and 1881 coasIwise.-
This is believed 10 be the largest quantity
ever cleared from any port in the United
States in one day. The exports 10 Liver
pool during the past three days amount 10
AZ, 406 bales, and the entire export for the
same period, 70 SO, 4I6 bales.--N O. Ballc-
Tin, 6th. r'A Ait l
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20
esr A fire was discovered bv 4 school mis-.

az A fire was discovered by school mis-
tress in one of the Primary Schools of New
York on Monday, in one of the chimneys, and
she had the presence Of mind to step in front
dren, and dismissed them, without creating any
fear or suspicion in their minds. She then
passed word privately to the other teachers in
the building, and all the children, some two
thousand, were sent from the building before the
alarm was given. The GOODNESS Of the young
lady under the circumstances, is lightly COM
mended
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

We notice BY report Of the Globe, of the
proceedings ofthe Senate Of January 8. that
the bill to revive portion Of the act grant
ing pensions to the widows of deceased off;
GERS and soldiers, being under consideration.
MIR. Hamln offered the following importan,
amendment
find be 1t further enacted, That the wild
ows of all officers, non-commissoned Off
GERS, soldiers, musicians, and privates, who
served in the revolutionary army, who were
married subsequent to January, A. d., 1900
shall be entitled 10 a pension in the same
manner as those who were married prior to
that date.
MIR. H. said The case which design to
meet is one that is apparent from The amend
ment have offered. | desire 10 state 10 The
Senate, with respect TO the Limitation Of the
period Of time, that the widows of deceased
officers and soldiers of the revolutionary war
were entitled to a pension, that | believe by
the first act il was confined 10 those who
were married prior to l783 Ii was then ex>
tended TO 1890, then to 1894, and subsequent
ly il was extended up to 1900. Now, by
the law, as il stands, if the widow of a de-
ceased. revolutionary soldier, officer, nom
commissioned officer, musician, or private,
was married on the ID day of January, 1900,
she is not entitled to pension; but if SHE
was married on the last day OF December,
1899, she would be so entitled.
Now, sir, | think there Is no good reason
for drawing rigid rule upon a particular
day: and il is case where, if you give pen
slons to widows at all, you should give them
TO all. | presented sunday memorials at the
last session of Congress 10 cover this case,
and think the committee were favorably
impressed with the evidence which those
memorials placed before them. 7 hope this
amendment which | have offered will be
adopted, SO as to put all the widows on the
same ground.
MIR. Hamln's amendment was agreed TO
on that day and on the 5Ih, the bill, as
amended finally passed the Senate.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

MASSACHUSETTS. John III. Clifford was on
Wednesday chosen Governor by the Legisla-
ture, Elisha Huntington Lieut.. Governor
Both wings.
The House sent to the Senate, Clifford and
Bishop, as candidates for Governor, and Hunt
ington and Thompson for Lieut. Governor.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

O. The japanese are on the lookout for
the American expedition. A gentleman just
returned TO this country from China, says -
&C ! was informed by gentleman-a native
Of Japan, that the Emperor is ready for the
American expedition. He exhibited letter
to me, which he had just received from one of
his countrYmen, then on the island of Jeddo-
That the people kept strict look out all over
the coast and their fires were already burn
ing on the mountains at night, in order to be
prepared in case the squadron should appear at
night. One million Of soldiers are ready and
at hand. The coast is all set with guns, while
in the bay Of Jeddo, where the fleet is expect
ed, there are countless war junks, and the
whole bay is surrounded with innumerable
forls.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

O. The Governor of Michigan, in his late
message. says the temperance law Of last year
has not answered the expectations of its advo-
Gates, and is not generally enforced. "A bill
has been introduced into the Illinois Legisla-
tnre, repeating the liquor law of 1851, and al
lowing county courts 10 grant licenses at such
rates as they may see fit to establish.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

O. We learn that NJ E. Jose, Esq, the
present popular landlord of the Sagadahock
House in this city, has purchased the Elm
House, Portland, for $40, 500, and will entire
ly re6t it in the Spring.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

50 We learn by a late California paper that
Robert w. Lane, the murderer Of Murphy,
had been arraigned before the District Court
He pleaded not guilty, and his trial was to
take place on the 18th nlt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

~ The DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for Decem-
Der, has not been received. We cannot afford
10 part with the Review, because we want to
keep Up with the march Of progressive De-
mocracy. 1t is too good text book for US to
lose, and we desire to welcome its appearance
regularly on our table every month.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

50 The Paper mill of Messrs. Richards &
Hotchkins, Gardiner, was brought to stand
still recently by the breaking of the main shaft
1t will be in operation again in few days.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

Amos LAwRENcE.-A post mortem exami-
nation was had of the deceased, and it was
found that his heart was largely ossifed; and
what was very remarkable, the largeness Of
his brain-weighipg two ounces mere than that
of Mr. Webster.