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Benevolence and Happiness.

A life of passionate qualification is not to be
compared with life of active benevolence.
God has SO constituted our nature, that man
cannot be happy unless he is, or thinks he is,
a means of good. Judging from our own ex-
perence, we cannot conceive of picture of
more unutterable wretchedness than is fur
nished by one who knows that he is wholly
useless in this world Give a man what you
please, surround him with all the means Of
qualification, and yet let the conviction come
home 10 him, clear and irresistible, that there
is not being on Gods universe a whit the
better or happier for his existence let him
feel that he is thus blot upon, beca use a
blank in, the universe, and the universe will
not furnish a more unhappy being. Herein
lies the solution Of that to many inexplicabIe
fact, that the schemes of mere selfshness,
however wisely laid, however energetically
and successfully prosecuted, never add to the
joys but always to the pains of those who orig
mate and are engaged in them. 1t is not SO
with man of opposite characteristics. Take
from him what you please, and you do not take
from him the elements of his joy, if you leave
him the conviction that in any way he is use
full. If you contract the circle, and diminish
the sphere of his influence, you detract from
his means Of doing good. And, as we cannot
conceive of more wretched being than one
who feels himself to be the slave of an uncon-
trolled selfshness, so we cannot conceive of
happier being than man Of truly benevo-
lent heart, whose wishes describe the circle
and bound the sphere of his influence, and
means are ample to give those wishes full
expression.
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CURIOUS RESULTS OF GREAT AND TRIVIAL
AcCIDENTs.-One man sucks an orange, and
is choked by pit; another swallows pen
knife, and lives one runs a thorn into his
hand, and no skill can save him. another has
shaft of gig driven completely through his
body, and RECEIVERS one is, overturned on a
smooth common, and breaks his neck; anoth-
er is tossed out of gig over Brighton Cliff, and
survives : one walks out on a windy day and
meets death by brickbat another is blown
up in the air, like Lord Hatton in Guerney
Castle, and comes down uninjured. The es-
cape Of this nobleman was, indeed, miracle.
An explosion of gunpowder, which killed his
mother. wife, and some Of his children, and
many other persons, and blew up the whole
fabric of the castle, lodged him in his bed on
a wall overhanging a tremendous precipice.
Perceivng mighty disorder, (as well he
mighty he was going to step out of his bed to
know what the matter was, which if he had
done, he had been irrecoverably lost but, in
the instant of his moving, flash of lightning
came and showed him the precipice, where
upon he lay still till people came and took
him down.
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For Liver Complaints and Jaundice,

Its effects are and wonderful removing distractions
from the liver relieving the side and all-gone feelings Of
the stomach and removing low spirits and despond-
cncy, which il the result fthis fatal disease
FOR DYSPEPSIA,-a fair trial will convince you
there is nothing like il.
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SHORT ACQUAINTANCE.- a late ball in
Baltimore, gentleman having danced with a
young lady whose attractions, both personal
and conversational, seemed to have made an
impression on his sensibilities, asked, on lead
ing her TO seat, if he might have the pleas
of seeing her on the following day.
why no, sir, replied the fair one, 4 shall
be engaged tomorrow evening; but I'll tell
you when you can see me-
Il shall be most happy exclaimed the
stricken swain.
well, on Saturday night resumed the
lady, you can see me at the foot Of Marsh s
Market, selling cabbages.'
fthe young man is wise he'll be there GER
tain, for that girl will make him an excellent
wife.
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The cars on the Connecticut River Railroad
came down rather crowded recently, so much
so that several gentlemen had to resign their
seats to lady passengers. One of the gallant
victims seemed to enjoy his privations much,
and kept up fire Of wit and repartee, that SEN
sibIy relieved the trials of the trip. As the
cars stopped at Willimansett, the conductor as
usual entered the car, and cried out, Villa
man SIT r. Yes, by thunder cried the wag,
if can get chance.
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Ggt Wnst.
The Evening Hearthstone.


Gladly now we gather round It,
For the toiling day is done,
And the gray and solemn twilight,
Follows down the golden sun;
Shadows lengthen on the pavement,
Stalk like giants through the gloom,
Wander past the dusky easement,
Creep around the fire-lit room.
Draw the curtains = close the shutters
Place the slippers by the fire
Though the rude wind loudly mutters;
What care we for the wind-sprites ire.
What care we for outward seeming
Tickle Fortunes frown or smile,
If around us love is beaming,
Love can human-ills beguile?
Meath the cottage roof and palace,
From the peasant to the king,
All are quafing from life's chalice,
Bubbles that enchantment bring.
Crates are glowing-music flowing
From those lips we love the best.
Oh. the joy-the bliss-of knowing
There are hearts wherein 10 rest
Hearts that throb with eager gladness-
Hearts that echo to our own
While from care and haunting sadness
Mingle ne er in look or tone.
Care may tread the halls of Daylight
Sadness haunt the midnight hour
But the weird and witching Twilight
Brings the glowing Hearthstone's dover.
Altar of our hottest feelings
Childhood's we'll remembered shrine,
Spirit ng-soul-revealings,
Wreaths immortal round thee Irvine.
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To FATTEN FowLs.-Fowls may be fat
tened in four or five days by the following
process Set some rice over the fire with
skinned milk, as much only as will serve one
day let it boil till the rice is swelled out ;
add tea-spoonful of sugar. Feed the fowls
four or five times day inpans, and give them
as much each time as will fill them. Great
care must be taken that they have nothing sour
given them, as that prevents fattening. Give
them clean water or milk from rice to drink.
BY this method the flesh will have clear
whiteness.
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ScRUPLE assumptions, a word in the Latin
language, signifies gravel-stone. In ancient
times, when men wore sandals, which were
merely soes fastened to the bottoms of their
feet, gravel very easily worked its way between
them and the feet, producing very uncom-
Portable irritation. The having scruples' was
very easily transferred, by figure, to mental
irritation; hence the expression 'scrupIes o:
conscience when feel uneasiness from
wounded moral feeling.
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NEW FALL GOODS
NoU Opening at the Store Of
"A. e. BUTLER.

Consisting in part of the following articles
LONG AND SQUARE WOOL SIIAWLS; Long and Square
Cashmere very ceap wool Thbets of every shade
and very low prices pladed do in great variety and
selling cheap Cashmees and Lyoneses of every descriptions
Alpeane and Alpaccas at all prices; plain and figured
wool DeLanes very cheap, cotton and wool Delaines Of
every description
Madonnas Of every shade for Travelling Dresses;
figured and paided DeBages; FAN Ginghams in new Styles
English and French Prints in Styles Mermac, Coche
co. Aliens and American Prints cheap Prints and fast
coors for IL cts.
MOURNING DRESS GOODS, all kinds DRESS SILK in
great variety Italian Plaid ChangeabIe, Pladed and
Striped, Turk Satin and Figured, in new and beautiful
ALL WOOL AND COTTON AND WOOL FLANNEIs
in all colors such
Blue Mixed Twlled, in different grades;
Indigo Blue "
White Of every description;
Full assortment Of figured Salisbury Flannels;
Silk and Wool Flannel5;
White all wool Fannels, Of every width and price;
All wool Shaker Flannels, A and 81 for Blankets.
Also
Broadcloths, Doeskins, Cassimeres and SAITH
netts, Kentucky Jeans, plaids for Boys
Clothing, &c, sc.
DoMESTICs Striped shrtings Tickings, Doings, Den
ims Cotton Fannes, Cotton Cloths Of every grade and
price
We are bound to sell them cheap.
Cotton Batting.
The hest batting manufactured in b. bundles, may be
found here at all times
ALSO
Trimmings Buttons, Ribbons, Elastic braids, &C.,
wrought work such as Collars, Chauses Sleeves Edgngs,
and Insertions stamped collars and bands
CENTS FRENCH SHIRT FRONTS.
carten just opened, some beautiful Patterns and
selling rapidly.
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
Our assortment Wooden Hosiery and Gloves surpasses
any thing we have had before, and will be sold low.
GERMAN WORSTED.
Worscd Patterns and Wosted Materials Of all kinds for
Marking.
Our stock comprises everything usually kept in a First
Glass DRY GOODS STORE, and which shall be con-
stanty adding and desirable Goods. We deter
mined to Store and Goods attractive, and by
strict attention the visits of customers to merit lib
eral share of Of public patronage. A. Il. BUTLER.
No. 9 Kelley's Block, opposite the
SAGADAHOCK HOUSE.
CaDt
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1t would be noticeable charming reform in
our ladies in costuming, were they 10 initiate
the Parsiaus, and wear fewer furbelows and
founces in the streets. Also, if they would
more trinity stocking and gaiter their feet
Our bellies should furthermore leave street.
sweeping to our proper authorities. Skirts
traled in tobacco juice, ETC., are not attractive.
To remedy this, trihe might be taken from
the bottom of fashionable streetdresses, and adj
ded to the top-ErceLsior
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Valuable House Lets for Sale.

70 HOUSE LOTS comprised in that tract Of land
% known as the Sewa ie d, lying between High and
Lincoln and of Green street, offered for
sale.
GO feet wide which be located through the centre
extending from Lincoln High street, into which
il will open the house OF Judge Smith, and continn
Gus with Oak street. So feet de by rods deep and
the remaining 20 lots lying between the above mentioned
new and Green street, 81 feet wide, and rods
deem all of which N e laid right angles with the
streets and therefore give ample room Tor commOdous
dwelinghouse aud all other ssary buildings oseth
er with garden spot sufficiently large.
These are III most valuable building lots within
the limits OF the city ana the whole field any mum
her of lots DOM one be purchased on reasonable
terms. Title undoubted
Further information respecting them can be obtained
on inquiring Of DR. PAYNE, Middle street, or Of Rev
$ F DIXIE, High street. 2Hi
Bath Dec 20 1853
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House for Sale.

TN TTE large and convenient dwelling House ana
ISssI lot the subscriber is offered for sale. 1t is
E-skSs Of the most convenient, well finished anu
pleasantly situated houses in the city, having neVer-
ng good which is drawn both outside and III
the house. a soft cement cstern The lot IS one
ofthe largest the city, being 80 feet by over 100 ee
and has it besides the dwelling house, wood mousse
Good barn as good garden as can found in the city
with plum cherry and apple trees, all OF which bear large
quantity of fruit Also large number of currant bushes
bearing from to bushels yearly. Also quite number
GOOD bearing grape Vines. For the Merchant or man o
business situation offered for sale in the city can e
coed it, The whole WILDE disposed Of at great bargain
and an untoubted title given on application to
A. G. RAYMOND,
Anril 0S 46tf Raymond Court, Bath.
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DR.. Harris Celebrated Remedy.

Inc best ana most successful medicine known
FOr-PainfulS dwellings Il Rheumatic Affections,
FOr-BurnS, ScaldS, BRUISES, Cuts 4 Jams.
FOr-BillOuS ChOlir, Pains in Stomach 4 Limbs
FOr-InWard Pains and InrammatiOnS
FOr-PainS in the Joints, Sprans or WrencheS.
FOr-Stiff & Lame Back, Stitches in Back, &c,
FOr-COldS and Sore Throat, lguc in Tie Face,
FOr-FrOZen Limbs and ChiIbainS.
FOr-ChrOniC or Acute Rheumatism.
FOr-Spinal Difficulties & We kneSS in Back.
FOr-Weak Stomach or Side.
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Greatest Discovery Of the Age.

FARMERS, Families and others purchase no Remedy
L equal to DIR. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINAMENT, for
Dysentery Collie Group Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat
TOohache Sea Sickness Cuts, Burns Swellngs Bruises
Old Sores Headache Mosquito Bites Pains in the Limbs,
Chest, Back etc.
lift does give relief the money will be refunded all
that is asked fair trial. and use it according to the d-
rections.
1t English Remedy, and was used by William Nv,
late King of England, and certified TO by him. cure Tor
Rheumatism when everything else had failed
Over 100000 bottles have been sold in the United
States without single failure and many have stated that
they would be without it t so per bottle in case
Of Group, rs it is certain as it is applied.
1t Cholera when first taken, in few hours Dysen-
terry in half hour Toothache in five minutes It Is per-
fecy innocent to take internally, and is recommended
by the most eminent physicians in the United States
Price % and so cents
DR.. Tobias could fill dozen Newspapers with certificates
and letters relating the wonderful cures accomplished by
his Lnimen but considers warrantng it sufficient any
person who does obtain relief need not pay for it,
DR.. Tobias has put up HORSE LINAMENT in pint
bottles which is warranted cheaper and better than any
other for Cholc Scratches, Old Sores, Calls, Swengs
Cuts, Bruises, etc.
New York.
For sale in Bath, by A. G. PAGE, and N. X. ELLIS
WORTH 1y31
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Corn CoBs.-The American Farmer says,
if farmers and planters would shell all the corn
they sell, reserve the cObs and have them
ground into meal, they would find great re-
source in them for the feeding Of their cattle.
COJ-meat we think may be set down at about
one-third as nutritious as meal made from the
grains Of the corn.
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To MAKE BEEF TENDER.-Those who have
worn down their teeth, in masticating poor
old tough COW beef, will be glad to learn that
common carbonate of soda will be found a
remedy for the evil Cut your steaks the day
before using into slices about two inches
thick, rub over small quantity Of soda, wash
of next morning, cut it into suitable thickness
and cook to notion. The same process will
answer for fowls, legs of mutton, etc. Try
it, all who love delicious tender dishes of
meat.
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To the Public.

TEsubscrbers having purchased the right to manufac-
and apply the above named shoe, for the city OF
Bath, prepared to accommodate such as wish to
profit by the improvement made for the benefit Of
that noble and useful ANIMAL the horse No pains should
be spared make the labor Of that valuable animal as easy
possible and also guard against meness tenderness
&C. with which horses have always been more OF less
troubled TO this end horseshoers have been experiment
ting for the last 80 years, and until recently with but little
success.
With this improvement however, all seems to be realized
that is necessary The shoe will prevent ameness cure
tenderness make horse greater distance with less
fatigue and being made steel will very much longer
than the common iron shoe.
Some of bestczcns have already proved to be all
that Il claimed for it, j. BLAISDELL CO.,
Centre the Hay Scale.
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the difference between the Frenchman and the
German! True, they are, at first, much
alike; but look closer and you will see the
motive is utterly different In the German it
is eagerness to please you; in the Frenchman
it is desire that you should be pleased with
him. 1t was as plain as if they had said SO,
in so MANY words
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'Mr. Brown, you said the defendant was
honest and intelligent. What makes you think
so, are you acquainted with himl'
No sir, never seed him..
why, then, do you come 10 such conclu-
sion =
Cause he takes ten newspapers and pays
for them in advance
Verdict for defendant.
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ship CnANDlEnY!

A By - A'''' ''-'' II ' -
II. HYDE s. CO., corner Of Front and
Br0ah Streets, Bath.
Including Cordage, (Nana and tarre) from the Manu-
factories Boston and Plymouth by Gang retail Cot
ton Scotch and Russia Duck, of all descriptions Cotton
and Hemp Twines
Anchors Of all szesbest proved Chain Cabes-Sheets
and Ties-Bolt, Sheathng Copper and Yellow Meta-Com-
position Spikes ana other Castngs-Pereys Ventilaors
Jigger Wndlasses &C. Patent do Gear, Windass Necks
and Capstan Spindles- Cambooses-Iron Spikes-Nava
Stores-Paints Oils and Window Gass-Nautical Instru
ments, Books, Charts, &c.
Many Of the above articles, suitable notice, can be
vered from the manufacturers at their lowest prices
axpense Ia the purchaser 81
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New MATERIAL FOR BEDs-The leaves Of
the beach tree, collected in autumn, in dry
weather, form an admirable article for BEDS
The smell is grateful and wholesome, they do
not harbor vermin, are very elastic, and may
be replenished annually without cost.
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We hear constantly of absconding railroad
contractors. 1t is not matter Of much sur
prise, when it is remembered that it is reg
Mar business with those fellows to make tracks.
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PILNG UP THE AGONY Well, Anne,
have you consented to be the wife of Mr..
White!'
No, Sally, l didn't quite consent"
why not I think he loves you
Yes, but he didn't pile up the agony high
enough When give my hand to a wooer, ]
want him to call upon the gods to witness his
devotion to me- want him to kneel at my
feet, take one of my hands between both Of
his, and with look that would melt an ad-
mantine rock to pity, to beg me to take pity
on his suferings and then | want him to end
by swearing to blow his brains out on the spot
if do not compassionate his miserles!'
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READ THE TESTIMONY OF THOSE WHO HAVE
USED IT.

Capt. Richardson, or FreePOrr, has used
It in his family for Rheuma ism, \ c., and writes
long letter extong its virtues any other medicine o.
the kind in use.
yOung man in Portland used this re-
markabe Pain Killer for a attack Of Rhsumatisu
Lame Back Sc, and cured by the Of bottle
A gentleman ia Portland says he wOuIdE
be without it in lis family for any money. II auy
member of his family has attack Of Darrhea Cramp,
Rheumatism, Cut Brse, the Pain Killer is called into
equisition and in has Tie found fail Of giving
instant relief.
A gentleman In Falmouth was cured 81
Rheumatism by the use of bottle after other remedies
had failed.
A gentleman nfIiIctcd with Crnmp i'm tho
Stomach who suffered great pain for hours cured by
this celebrated Pain Killer.
A gentleman in Portland suffered ex-
tremely from cramp i'll his limbs at three different times,
was cured by Harris Pain Killer after other we'll tried
remedies had failed.
Joseph Morse, Of Gray, was cured Of
Rheumatism Of long standing by large sized bottle Of
this Pain Killer.
A Physician im POrIIa nd who has used "a
in his practice says il remarkable remedy for painful
swengs Rheumatism, &c. All who it speak in the
highest TERMS Of the quick and admirable effect it pro-
duces in every case.
PRICE 121-25-5A CENTS PER BOIILE
There is great saving made by taking the large sized
bottles.
Sold at wholesale by the Druggists, and retailed by
nearly all dealers in Medicine throughout the State.
NATHAN WOOD, No 90 Market Square, Portland,
General Agent for the State of Maine.
AGENTS-Bath, L. Lincoln, T. W. Lucas Brunswick, Is
T. Gatche 4 co., j. II. HALEY, A. i. StanwOod, J. L.
Sta nwood, Stanwood Cunning Harpswell, Chas john
son, IT, s. Jack, j. f. Lampson; Phipsburg Talman Low
ell Benz. Clifford Geo. p. Todd, III. j. Segeburg Edge
comb W. Clifford Boothbay, G. B. Fisher, j. M'Clntock,
VIM Carlisle Damariscotta, e. Dana, Jr Bristol I. Her
bert. III
A. @. PAGE, Agent for Bath.
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An advocate having lately gained suit for
poor young lady, she remarked, | have
nothing TO pay you with but my heart
Hand it over to the clerk, if you please, l
wish no fec for myself replied he.
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An eminent painter was once asked what he
mixed his colors with, in order to produce SO
extraordinary an effect. mix them with
brains, sir - was his answer.
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Mr. SNOWFALL wants to axe ye one ques-
tior dis ebenin.'
Well succeed den.'
Spose you 60 to de tabbern to get dinner
and yon don't hab nofiin on de table but a big
beet what should you say !
Why under the circumstances of de case
should say dat bets ALL.
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IN BOARD ALDERMEN, May 3, 1854.
ORDERED, That the Quarantine Regulations be as fol
lows viz On and after the 10th day Of June next and
until the 10th day October next quarantine shall be
had all Vessels their Officers, Crews Passengers and
Cargoes their arrival from port where any conta
gous sickness prevailed the time of their departure and
all vessels board Of which any person shall have
died. sick with any contagious disease during
their homeward bound passage.
No person shall be allowed to go board Of shore
from any vessel when quarantine without permit from
the boarding officer Vessels will anchor on quarantine
ground, opposite the South Steam Mill.
u Pilots will take notice Of the foregoing regulations
and act accordingly. b. e. BAILEY, Mayor.
WM. T0RREY, City Clerk.
ISRAEL PUTNAM, Boarding Officer.
May 20, 1854. td40
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Sir, said little clustering man TO his re-
ligious opponent, say sir, to what sect do
you think belong = Well, | don't exact
ly know replied the other !; but to judge from
your make, size, and appearance, | should say
you belonged to a class called the insect
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An old maid has suggested that when men
break their hearts il is all the same as when
lobster breaks one ofhs claws-another sprout-
ing Immediately, and growing in its pl lace.
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Marine and Fire Insurance,
BY STOCK OFFICES.
PeleS Wad9wor

WILL effect insurance good Marine and Fire Risks OF
w all descriptions current rates by safe and response
bic Stock offices.
Dwelling Houses under the most favorable circumstan-
ces the Of five years. by the Hampden Co.,
Springfield Mass and the Hartford Co., Hartford Ct,
at from to l IA per cent.
n Also Life insurance Policies granted at the lowest
rates by the best companies in New England on home,
California, Australia and Sea risks.
Office over the Arch, Front St., Bath, Me.
Residence, opposite the Universaist Meeting House
Front st. 1y37F Feb 70.
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Il hope you have good husband, madam =
said reverend gentlemen TO lady arrayed in
the depth of fashion. Yes SIR and good
man, too, think | don't know what to say
about his goodness, added the minister, for
my Bible teaches me that good man should
clothe his wife, but he lets you go half naked =
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Never set yourself up for musician, just
because you have got drums in Your ears nor
believe yours elf school-teacher, merely be-
cause you have pupil in yonr eye.