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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
Child Murder in England.

From statements in the London Examiner
and other English papers ia would appear
that the crime Of child murder is greatly ON
the increase in that country. In some cases
il seems to be peTpelrated in The indulgence
OF 6endish mnlIgnty though more generally
for the sake OF escaping the labor and ex.
pense of supporting the children. Al Not
tingham, Mary Autclif. aged 25, was tried
recently for the murder Of child whose ia.
ther she had recently married. The child
was but two yeats and half old, and al.
peared TO have been treated with the great
est cruelty by its step mother during the
time. 1t was proved that she frequently
beat and shook the child severely; that she
sometimes threw him on the ground with vi
0lence, and even kicked him across the floor .
that she kept him immersedin cold water for
an hour together, although The child's offence
was really occasioned by the effect of teeth
ing; that she stInted him 10 food, and turned
him out in the cold with insufficient clothing.
SO that neighbor sometimes took him i'm and
warmed and fed him. On one occasion
when this was done, some Of the neighbors
examined the child's body and found il GOV.
cred with bruises, and about the same time
IN reply TO all observation that the child look.
ed very weakly, the prisoner replied that il
would not die; il had no die in IT, On the
lst of December the eldest child fetched one
of the neighbors to the prisoners house, and
there The youngest was found on the priso-
ner's bed, dying; and in about an hour he
did die, in consequence, according TO the tes-
iimony, osinjures il had received. The wo-
man was convicted of manslaughter, and sen.
fenced TO be transported for life.
In The same place, and on The same day,
Mary Ann Parr, Tagged 25, was tried and con-
vlcted Of having suffocaIed her nursing child.
She confessed il, and said her only reason
was the fear that she could not get employ
ment # she was compelled 10 take care of it.
Al Oxford, Christopher Massy was tried for
having drowned an iligitimate child of Mary
Weslall, by throwing il into pond.
These are only few Of the cases or this
dreadful crime, which we find reported in
our English exchanges. Y. Times.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
Subterranean Life in London.

The following description of subterranear
life in London, is taken from the annual re-
port of Rev. Mr. Bigelow, of Boston, minister
at large, and is described as he saw it, while
on visit to that great metropolis of the world
London. He says -
g BY the kindness Of Sir Richard Mayne.
the chief of the police department, who pro-
posed the visit and furnished a carriage, with
an escort of two officers, (an inspector and a
detectlve) for my attendants, | was taken one
night on round of exploration to what may
be termed Subterranean London being con-
Quoted first to central station of the police,
for inspection of lhe cells, then fast filling up
with wretched inmates, seized for some breach
es OF the peace, or graver offences, by the Off
GERS on duty thence to the quarters of the fire
department, where the men in charge, with
horses equipped, were keeping vigil, ready to
rush, on the first note of alarm, with engines
and ladders to the place of threatened confa-
grafton next, to more dreadful scenes-the
haunts of the yilest and most depraved of
both sexes-desperate characters, among whom,
but for the presence of the officers by my side,
(who stood among them with calm, but stern
and determined front) should not have been
safe one moment from robbery or violence. In
Rosemary Lane, Mapping, and Whitechapel,
| was introduced to such dens, and witnessed
the orgies with which the inmates made might
hideous.' was thence conducted to the mis-
cradle lodging houses, the nightly penny-a-
head shelters of the lowest of London's poor !;
where, huddled together in wretched tene-
ments, situated in crowded, ill-ventiated
courts, strewn on floors, from basement to at
tic, with only litters of rags or thin sacking of
straw, were seen men and women, the old and
the young, mothers and babes, lying together,
stretched in all directions; many of the groups
were disposed with positions reversed heads
and feet alternating against the walls, and
children resting crosswise over their bare
limbs. Not a few of these creatures were
found in state of perfect nudity, and seemed
nothing disconnected as the light from our Ian
terms glared upon them, and reused them from
their slumbers TO momentary consciousness
of their being. So crowded were these abodes
that it appeared impossible, in some cases, for
human foot to tread through the PROSTATE mass
without crushing some poor sleeper. Never
theless, at the summons Of the police, the keep
er went before, clearing passage, that closed
as we advanced with cautious step; and we
proceeded from room to room, and floor to
floor, amid foul and offensive atmospheres-the
more oppressive for the warmth of a July
matchmaking it wonder how the miserable
occupants of those frightfu dormitories could
extract therefrom enough of the vital air for
the support of bare existence. The effect was
so slckenlDg and disabling to myself, personal
ly-in connection with other scenes witnessed,
and the painful reflections induced-as physi-
cally TO indispose me for several days follow
ing"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

DIVORCE IN OREGoN.- Nine causes for d.
vorce are admitted in Oregon, according TO a
law recently passed, viz: adultery, impolen-
cy, bigamy. fraud or force in contract, willul
deserIion for the space Of TWO years, conyic-
ton of Infamous crime, habitua drunkenness,
cruel treatment, neglect 10 provide home
on the part Of the husband, for six months
The conjuga yoke rests lightly upon ;lle peo-
pie of Oregon. The judges who decide in
the matter Of divorce, are likewise TO decide
with reference 10 the disposal OF The children
of The sundered pairs, and the disposition Of
all property belonging TO either-wilh strict
regard to the respective merits of the parties,
and to The condilion in which they will be
left by such divorce, and to the party
through whom the property was acquired,
and to the burdens imposed upon il Tor the
benefit Of Children
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05
TO Make Drying Oil.

Take any quantity Of fIinseed oil, and put
i 10 clean iron pot, and hang il over slow
fire, and when il atIains to good heat, add
litharge and white vitriol (sulphrate Of zincl
in very small quantities until the whole ID
added, when it should be boiled slowly for
two or three hours. Twelve parts of liIh-
arge to three of the suphale Of zinc, are em-
ployed, and two ounces OF this mixture 10
one pint Of oil, does very we'll. If1hese dry
ing materials were added hastily TO the oil,
II would fume over on the fire. Care must
be exercised to prevent such On accident
After the mixture is boiled for two or three
hours, the oil IS taken off, and suffered 10
cool, when a sediment falls 10 the bottom,
anc the clear is poured off as drying OiI.--
The sediment when mixed with whiting or
ground chalk, and dry sand, makes capital
cement for filling in seams in the roofs Of
buildings, or any crack, to render the same
impervious 10 water. II becomes as hard aU
stone in course of few weeks, aud iY es-
pecialIy adapted for the joints of stones in
exposed situations. We have been enquired
Of by three or four correspondents lately re.
specling Ihe above drying oil; we have only
TO add that il an ounce of rosin be added 10
every pint Ofoil when boiling, il will improve
the quality of the oil in no small degree.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

MORE THAN He BARGAINED FOR. A sort of
small magistrate in the neighborhood Of Smyr-
ma has got into bad scrape, all on account OF
locusts. This insect had been of so much an
noyance last August, owing to the eggs that it
laid upon the grape vines, that this magistrate
took it upon himself TO offer a reward of twen-
ty-fye cents pound for all the eggs that the
peasants might collect and bring TO him. He
had two or three dollars in his treasury, and he
thought if dozen pounds or SO Of eggs were
removed from the vines of his commune, he
should do agriculture a service, and merit flat
tering notice from his superiors. The peas
ants sailed forth in immense numbers, and in
three days laid at their magistrates feet II,
500 pounds Of locust's eggs The poor man
was in for about $4,000, while something like
three dollars and sxpence was all he had in
his exchequer. He repudiated at once, and
said he should write to Smyrna for further in
struelions. What the Smyrnese authorities
will think proper to do under the circumstanc-
es is yet unknown. The magistrate may be
eggs-iled.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

SHOWING THE DEAD.-There is a curious
custom at Havana, of laying OUT bodies in
state during the night before burial. They
are placed close 10 the open window, fronting
the street, on a couch raised four or five feet
from the ground. The corpse is surrounded
with high wax tapers, when returning from
a tertutia or ball, have been startled by
seeing the fixed and rigid features of soma
old gentleman or lady, dressed in their best
attire, and apparently reclining before win-
dow. 1t used to appear an unnecessary
mockery Of death, dressing out a corpse in
new suil OF clothes, with tight patent leather
boots, and width neckcolh. remember
one night in particular. | was returning home
through one Of the bye-streets, when, seeing
the lower windows OF house illuminated,
and concluding there was body lying ia
state, went towards il. There, close to the
window, SO close that could have touched
il through The bars, lay ILe body of young
girl about fifteen years Of age. She was
dressed as for d ball, with flowers in her hair,
and white satin shoes on her feet her hands
crossed on her breast, her eyes closed and
her mouth slightly opened; and together her
face and expression was one of The most beau
| liful have ever seen.-StlLHUdn'S RGmbleS.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

An exchange paper states that nineteen
years ago, Mr. Halt, Of Wilton, in Fairfield
county, Conn, then a remarkably good stu
dent IN his collegiate course, was suddenly
deprived of his reason and memory. Under
these circumstances, his father, Rev Mr..
Halt, sent him TO Hartford, but finding no re-
lief he sent him to DR.. Chaplain, OF Cam
bridge, Massachusetts. The doctor said
there was no present relief for him, but at
the age of ihIrty-six or thirty-seven, there
would be change; that the brain was too
much expanded for the Uranium, and there
would at that age be a contraction, which
would enable il to act heaIhily His anxious
father and family saw their hope peremptori-
ly deferred for nineteen years. That time
has recently expired, and to their great JOY
the prophecy is fulfilled. The man began
so inquire for his books as If he had just laid
them down, and resumed his mathematical
studies where he left them. There was no
trace OF his mind of this long blank in his
lie, of any thing which had occurred in il,
and he did not know that he was almost for
ty years ofage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

WELL said our Mrs. PartiDgion, throwing
down Putnam's Monthly, Hay'nt we a Bah
oon among us? Why, want there one they
called Young Prince, in Mr.. Cucumber .
grand cnIbang OF raving ANIMALS, and twas
hard to extinguish him from our own startling
offspring's when playing with 'em he SO
much dissembled the dear little .inhumans.--
But then. they try to make out this one the
French Dolphin, but according to my iniim-
ldatlons It's all fish story Here The old
lady commenced picking up The dropl stitch
es in her knitting work.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

Professor FELTON, said something good when
he said the folIowing-'W what scornlul
disregard of wealth, and the position of the mo-
ment, Almighty God scattcrs the priceless
gifts of genius among his children The
great poet, the illustrious statesman, the elo-
quent orator, is as likely to go forth from the
brown faced laborer's cottage over the way, as
from the sumptuous palaces Of the capital.
The future ruler of an empire may be uncon-
sciously digging in yonder field; and this very
school may be, under God, the appointed means
of revealing his unsuspected destiny to him and
10 the world.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

Dear children, once said conslderate moth
er to her children-you must remember the
poor-afier you and and father have feasted,
and you have fed the chickens, the pig and
cat, if there's anything left that amt fit for
soap grease, give il to the poor-lt does US
good to be charitable and prudent, and feed the
hungry-with what's left. 'Iwould been
sight better for the rich man, if he had saved
the big pieces and a gin the little crumbs to
Lazarus,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

fussy man makes good deal Offun, es-
pecialIy when he travels. IL he il not in q
stew about his 'umbrell, he is on The worry
about his Valise. He has terrible fears about
the engine, and strongly suspects THAI the
fellow in the low crowned hat has evil in
Ientions about his pocket book. The fussy
man is always unhappy. Ills fears, susPi-
cions, and uneasiness cause him more trouble
about nothing than welLorganized nervous
system would experience from The loss Of
one steamship, two aunls, and house dog
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

simpler virtues, and shaped and controlled more
by science. 1t may be such even as the Anglo
Saxon, with his present standard of moral val
ue, would regard with scorn; and yet, in the
judgment of higher beings, civilization found
ed on the feelings and sentiments, with their
tropic exuberance, may exhibit as much of a
true and lofty manhood as one which is found
ed on intellect, with its transparent crystaliza-
tions and wintry splendors.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

"A certain lawyer had his portrait taken in
his favorite misunderstanding with his hands
in his pockets. His friends and clients all
went to see it, and everybody exclaimed,
'Oh, how like his the very picture OF
him y aMIHH
An old farmer only dissented.
''Taint likel' everybody exclaimed; just
show us where faint like VI
s'Taint, no 'taint, responded the iarmer.-
Don't you see he has got hIs nano 10 ms own
nockei I Now 'twould be as like agin il he
had Il in somebody's else'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

PROPERTY LEFT BY PASSENGER IN RAIL-
WAY CAR. According to q recent English
decision, the law with regard 10 the finder
Of lost property does not apply TO the case of
property of a passenger accidentally left in
railway carriage, and found there BY a SER
want Of the company (; aud such servant is
guilty Of larceny, il, instead Of taking il to
the station or superior officer, he appropri-
aIes it 10 his own use.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

An amusing colloquy came off recently at
the supper table on board Of one Of our East
ern steamboats,, between a Boston exquisite,
reeking with hair-oi and Cologne, who was
'demmng' the walters, and otherwise assum-
ing very consequential airs, and raw Jona-
than, who sat by his side dressed in home-
spun. Turning to his 'vulgah' friend, the for
mer pointed his jewelled finger, and said:
Butter, sab |!
Il see il is coo!ly replied Jonathan.
Butter, sab, say! fercelY repeated the
dandy.
i know livery good-a first rate article,
provokingly reiterated homespun.
BUTTER, tell you y Vhundered the exquis-
ite in still louder tones, pointing with slow
unmoying finger like scorn's, and scowling
upon his neighbor as il he would annihiate
him.
We'll, gosh-nll. jerusalem, aUhdt ofhr now
yelled the downeaster, getting his dandrif
up in turn Yer didn't think took it for
Lnrdl'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

If you feel like doing generous action, do
il at once Put it off till tomorrow, and ten
20 one the present you intended for poor Jen-
ems, will be invested in barrel Of -four or
half ton of anthracite. Benevolence ID short-
lived like fresh shad, il must be INDUCED I'm
to-day, or it will 'spile.' ii4a
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

When we see any one going up street with
a small roll, done up in a handkerchief, we
think Of spiritual 'wrappeIs.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

An old bachelor who edits paper out
South, heads his list Of marriages Melan-
choly acciden,s'-the brute. a ia.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. The N. Y.
Journal of Commerce states that the N. Y.
Tribune, which is likely 10 be well Informed
on the subject, says:-
The New York branch OF the underground
Railroad has just elected new Board OF d.
rectors, and, as we understand is doing an
extensive business in the forwarding line. -
II is said that since the lst January, 1853, no
less than sxiy.fve passengers have been
transported over this branch OF The road, and
that thirteen took passage for the North in
one train last week. We see il stated that
the business Of this road is confined exclu-
sively TO the passenger traffic that the
trains are all Express all run in norIberly
direction, and issue no return tickets. This
last circumstance arises from an indispCsi-
ton on the part Of the Company to enter into
fruilless competition with the powerful
Southern line, supported by the Government
and the Union Safety Committee"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-05

Why is a horse half way through gate
like half-penny? Because there's head
al one side aud a tail at the other, .5aaaep
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23
pUPREME COURT.-N THE MATTER OF THE Ar
tiou NJ Movor AIdar,rar "a

GUPREME COURT-N THE MATTER OF THE AP.
~ plcation Of the Mayor Aldermen and Commonaltv O.
1hs City Of New York relative to the opening of 16Ote
street, from Fifth avenue TO Eighth avenue, in the
Twelfth ward Of said city, the Mayor, Aldermen and
Commonalty Of the said city Of New York, hereby give
notice pursuant to the statute In such made and
provided, that the said the Mayor Aldermen and Com
inonaty Of the City of New York, intend make app
cation TO the Supreme Court Of the State Of New York
special term OF said court to be held at the City Hall
Of the city OF New York, on Monday, the 7th day Of
March, 1885, at the opening of the court that day
soon thereafter counsel be heard for the ap
pontment OF commissioners Of estimate and assessment
In the above entitled matter that the extent
Of the improvement hereby intended is the opening OF
One Hundredth street. Q00th street from Fifth
TO Eighth avenue In the city Of New York laid out
upon the map plan Of said city, under and by virtue OF
act of the Legislature Of the State Of New York
laying of streets and roads In the city Of New York
end for other purposes" passed April Sd, 1907.
ROBERT DILLON, Counsel to the Corporation
Dated, New Yogk, Feb, Z, 1863.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23
WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c.

y
VXTATCHES AND JEWELRY.-THE SUBSCRIBER Is
w selling all descriptions OF
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEwEIRY SILVER WARE,
ct retail at much less than the usual prices.
JERGESsES WATCHES.
Real Jules Jergensen watches received by arrival
with certificates from him with each watch warranted
perfect time keepers
COOPER WATCHES
Duplex and levers, in hunting and magic cases. perfect
time keepers. INDEPENDENT sKcosp.
and quarter second Watches for timing horses in gold
and silver CIRoNoMErFRs.
Splendid gold pocket chronometers which run without
any variation. light DAY WATCHES.
Watches which run eight days.
ENAMEL WATCHES
for ladies' some in hunting cases.
DIAMOND WATCHES
for ladies, some in magic cases.
MAGIC WATCHES
which change into three different watches.
WATCHES WHICH
up and turn the hands without any key.
Fine gold epine Watches four holes eweed $25 90
Fine gold detached levers Observation-Disclosures. 30 90
Gold enameled watches for the ladies' ........ IS 90
So9 Ehgnsh patent levers. 90 w
Silver patent levers as low as............... 10 90
Silver detached levers low as........... IA 90
and all other styles ofwatches at equally low prices
DIAMONDS.
Diamond ear rings, pins, bracelets finger rings and
crosses for sale at much less than the usual prices
All kinds Of gold chains pure gold wedding rings, gold
keys and seals gold pens and pencils gold and silver
thmbes bracelets, breast pins cuff pins lockets ear
rings gold and silver spectaces gold toothpcks charms
Chatelene chains, &c
Sterling silver spoons, cups forks pie knve, napkin
rings fruit knives, wedding cake knives &c. NC Watches
and ewery exchanged All watches warranted to keep
good time, or the money returned,
REPAIRS.
All kinds of watches and clocks cleaned and repaired in
GEORGE c. ALLEN,
Importer Of watches and jewelrY Wholesale and retail
go, II Wau street, (uP stairs.) near Bsoadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23
LEGAL NOTICES.

- Brewster guardian of Julia Brewster minor against
William L. Bryan and Maria his wife. Summons for
relief (Com. not served) To the above named defend
ants: you hereby summoned and required answer
the complaint in this action which filed in the Office of
the clerk of the county Kings the City Hall in the city
18th day of February 1853 and to copy of your
answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their
ONCE, number Al Wall street, city of New York in the
State Of New York. within twenty DAYS after the service
Of this summons on you exclusive of the day of such
service, and you fail to answer the said com plant
within the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the court for the relief demanded In the COM
plant. JONES LYONS, Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS
Dated February IL, 1853. Al Wall street. N, Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23
DRY GOODS.

nRFSS GOODS FOR CASH.. HOXlE, JR., NO. 81
~ Nassau street. opposite tho Post once is now re.
ceving and offers for sale large and attractive stock Of
silks and fancy dress goods printed lawns and acones
striped poplins, prns linens gnghams, white goods.,
6c mostly from auction Alse full assortment Of do
uesos for cash. at prices from ten to Fifteen per cent
ever than they can be bought On the usual credit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-23

avenue, 2sxss9 81 $50 two lots Thirty sixth street.
adjoining $50 each; lot Thirty sixth street.
Adjoining, n,740; house and lot No 25l Thirteenth
street. between avenues and b. lot 25x1033 So 900.
RCE.-lOO casks ordinary to good have been disposed
Of at 90 rs TO - % per 100lbs.
suGARs-There were only lbs hhds. New Orleans sold,
at &c. q 53Sc. per Id.
TAILow About 900 lbs were purchased, in lots at
10c. per lib.
TEAs.-The Mechanics Owns" cargo rendered,
and partially disposed OF by auction this forenoon at
previous rates. We append the details: Terms.e mos
Hyson-20 hf chts 37e per lb 48 do 33 43 do 49, 100
hf chts &c. Young Hyson-l5 hf chts 4e1s; 120 do 49,
1893 do 36 J44 do 49, rs do 341s 1866 do 81 90 do 3d.
1856 do 81; SO do sI19; $50 do 81. Gunpowder-23 hf
chts 65 do &c. 10 do 5o1 so do SO; so do 39 AS do
34H cases. each containing catty bxs do H. 40 do
do 20; So catty bxs do s. Imperal.1so hf chts s2
do 40 do AS SO do 43k 115 do AZ; rs do 40; 16 do
s7h; 20 cases each containing eatty bxs do 49, Hy
co. 25 do 23z q chts and 10 hf chts do 49, So do
20 chts do 81 Twankay-20 chts 35h 20 do 35; SO hf
chts do 81; do 20; 230 do "a 1872 do o. 100 do 90
Oolong-24 half chests SO; 245 do 2sh souchong-2OO
chts q.
wmsKEy.sales were made of 600 bbs Ohio and prison,
at 24hc o 241Sc. per gallon.
WINTs-The days movements consisted of so quarter
casks sherry at 75c 81 So IS do pert at 75c 81 95
30 Burgundy do at 6oc &c., and 20 do. sweet Malaga,
at &c.; with 1000 cases claret at 81 12K 81 So