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Eastern times., 1854-09-28

John Hale is now prowling about the
country advocating the extension of slavery
As Inconsistent as this course may seem to be,
it IS nevertheless so, and the demagogue who
is such friend to freedom (in his own estima-
tion) stoops at nothing, however incompatible
with his professions, in his opposition to dem
ocratc men and measures. In speech deliv-
cred at Portland, on Wednesday evening Aug.
23 1854, John P. Hale, implicitly and emPhat-
cally said, that he believed the tide Of emil
grafton will flow far faster from the free States
than from the slave States, and consequently
settle the question Of slavery in Kansas and
Nebraska, in favor of freedom Now mark
Ia the same speech he advocates the restora-
tion Of the Missouri Compromise. Once re-
store that landmark and what would be the re-
suit Just this All that fertile region lying
south Of the Missouri line would be inevitably
given over to slavery, from the legal right
Controvert this fact who can.--DoUer Gazette.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

~ Our neighbors Of the Tribune and Mir
ror, are getting their ''backs up" A warm
time is expected. It was rather too bad in
the Tribune, however, to steal the march on
the Mirror in gaining favor with the Know
Nothlngs and the intimation that the e Last
Of the straight-out whigs,'' would soon appear
in the latter sheet, was doubly unkind but
keep up your courage, Rufus, there may be
chance for you yet. The universal whig
party'' may turn up again, and if it don't you
can turn up somewhere else.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
FrciqIits al Ne0 York The Shipping an

Fregdts az Ne'0 York. The Shipping and
commercial List, Sept. 22d, says -
The carrying trade continues depressed, and
the unremunerative rates of freight ruling for
sometime past is having an effect 10 depreciate
the value Of vessels very materially. AS an
illustration of this fact, we notice the sale at
Liverpool Of a new eastern built ship, 954 tons,
at the low price of E7000. 1t is generally be-
lieved that the war in Europe would open a
new field Of enterprise for American bottoms,
and that season of uninterrupted prosperity to
the shipping interests would ensue, but the an
ticlpation has not been realized, and since the
shipment of breadstuffs to Europe began to fall
Oft, extreme low rates have prevailed. In the
meantime, timber has become very scarce, la
Dor is dearer, and iron, hemp, and other arti-
cles entering into the construction of vessels
are unusually high. All these things taken
in connection with the comparative stagnations
of trade, render the business of ship building
much less profitable now than at the beginning
of the year. But this unsatisfactory state OF
affairs cannot, in the common course Of events,
be of long duration. The opening of new
countries and new articles Of traffic must Of ne
cessty produce different aspect at no very
distant day.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

DISCOVERIES IN THE OLD RED SANDSTONE
IN ScoTLAND.-The John o. Gron Journal
says, within the last few weeks two very i'm
portant and highly Interesting discoveries have
been made in the Lower Old Red Sandstone
beds of Wick and Thurso, by Mr.. Peach OF
this place, the well-known naturalist and zool-
ogist. Fossil wood and shells, the existence
of which in Caithness was hitherto unknown
have been abundantly found in Situ; the for
mer at Thurso, and both wood and shells al
Wick and in the vicinity the shells having
undergone considerable abrasion. These are
facts extremely interesting to geologists, and
will give new life to the explorers Of the old
red sandstone formation, bestowing as they do,
positive evidence Of what has formerly been
considered at best but doubtful-the existence
Of vegetable organism IN the land Of the Old
Red period
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

The Chicago Tribune says Douglas ad-
dressed large audience at Morris, Grundy
county, ILL.,, on Tuesday of last week. They
listened quietly to his harangue, and then
passed resolutions in condemnation of his
course on the Nebraska BILL
This is another of those unmitigated state
ments so often made. The Rock Island Re-
publican of Sept. I4th thus nails this lie tc
the counter
Judge Douglas was lisened to at Morris by
over 1900 people was cheered and applaudeC
in very enthusiastic manner,-and and nc
resolutions Of any sort or kind l0ere either Of;
fered or passed By the meeting.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

0IF The Washington Star, speaking of
President Pierce, says he has ''never appeared
in better health and spirits than at this time
We have uotioed him frequently walking out
and riding since his return from Capon, and
in his physical appearance made by his recent
flyinp trip to the springs"
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

DIFFERENT WAYS OF MAKING BREAD.-An
Attorney about to furnish bill of costs, was
requested by his client, baker, to make it as
light as he could Ah,' replied the attorney
that's what you say to your foremen, but it's
not the way make my bread >
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

R In consequence Of the present high price
of coal in our market, several gentlemen have
clubbed together and despatched vessels to
Philadelphia for it. One vessel is now dis
charging, and we understand another is ex-
pected in few days.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

The coored 'pussons Of Cincinnati
have established theatre in that place, which
they call Liberty Hall, where they announce
that white people will not be admitted TO any
part Of the house except the galleries.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

DR.. RIDDLE, who had been nominated for re-
election TO congress in Delaware, voted for the
Nebraska bill, and the convention at which he
was nominated resolved that congress has no
power to establish or prohibit slavery in the
territories
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

NJ Vermont voted for Madison for presi-
dent, but New Hampshire never did. She did
not vote for Jefferson upon his first term, but
went for him upon the second.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

DR.. OTIs HoYT has been nominated for con-
gress by the democrats of the I'd district in
Wisconsin. The convention passed Nebraska
resolves, 25 to 10, wherupon B. G.. Eastman,
present member, withdrew his name, he having
voted against the bill.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

SAVE THE SEEDs.-Now, as the choice flow
ers are rpenng off, be ready with your seed
papers and clip off the brown pods for another
year; mark the name upon each paper, and
put them by in dry place.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

Julius Warren Lewis, who halls from Bos-
ton, lectured in Bridgeport, Conn.,, on Satur-
day evening last on ''know nothingism," &c
&C., and decamped without paying his board
and printers bills! His creditors "don't
know nothing7 where he is.-BostOn Post.
The same indo,oidO,oai figured on the Ken
nebec year or two ago as editor of the beer
and gas bursting newspaper called the ''North-
ern Light" He could not make himself con-
spicuous for anything but ''know nothingism, y
and therefore went off between dusk and sun
rise, and nobody "knew nothing at all'' where
he went to. 1t seems he has turned up al
last like potato after a hard season, badly
speckled.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

. Read the new advertisements in this
paper. Farnsworth will furnish you nice
new suit from tip to toe at very small price
and Marston will deck you with jewelry OF
the best kind as cheap as anybody can. Those
wishing capital farm will not fail to look at
Geo. II. Gardeners. 1t is one of the finest
situations in the country.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

- The Free Will Baptist Seminary at
North Parsonfeld, Me-, was burned to the
ground on the morning Of Thursday last. It
was erected % years ago at the cost of S., 900.
TIE philosophical apparatus belonging to the
institution was worth $4,000, all of which
was destroyed. Insurance only 300.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

OTThe lady who did not think it respecta-
BILE to bring up her children to work, has late
ly heard from her two sons. One of them is
bar keeper on fiat boat, and the other is
steward of brick yard.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

CHARLES HOLDEN, Esq, has sold out his
interest in the Eastern Argus to john APPLE
TON, Esq Mr.. Holden has been good sol
der in the democratic cause, and retires with
honor And the name Of Mr.. Appleton is
sufficient guaranty that the sold Argus" is to
do GOOD service yet.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

Governor Bigler, the democratic candidate
for governor in Pennsylvania, is rapidly recov-
ering his health He was taken i'll in the
midst Of his canvass, but will be on the hus-
tings in a few days. Election in Pennsylvania
Oct 10
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

IowA,-Ihe official returns show that
Clarke Whig, is beaten in the lst Congression-
al District Of Iowa, by Hall, Nebraska Demo-
crat. by majority Of TT votes. The official
vote is, Clarke 1902, Hall Il, ,2G9.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

Rev. Charles A. Aiken Of Andover, has re-
ceived and accepted an invitation to become
the pastor of the Congregational Church in
Yarmouth.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
~ DEMOCRATIC GAIN g.
In 1853 was
In 1854 it is

A CONSTANT REvIvAL.-A correspondent of
the Central Christian Herald, writing from
Oberlin, says This is the only place was
ever in where there existed constant revival
of religion. More or less conversions occur
every week. An inquiry meeting is held every
Sabbath evening"
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

P. & K. R. R.-The Bangor Whig says
There are now three ship-loads ofrailroad iron
in this city for the Penobscot and Kennebec
Railroad and workmen have commenced at
High Head, in this city, to lay the rails.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

Mr. FUILER.-A correspondent of the Boston
Post, writing from Augusta, 22d, says: =
The tables published in the Age left Mr..
Fuller 303 behind Milliken. Returns since
received reduce this number 10 l4l. The gov
ernor vote of other places indicates further
reduction that puts the boot on the other leg !;
and then the plantation Of Hancock, not heard
from, is safe for 100 more in Fuller's favor,
which will carry him safe over Jordan
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

- The new chapel, recently erected in the
south part Of the city, was dedicated to the
service Of Almighty God on Wednesday even
ing last by appropriate religious services.
Rev. Mr.. Tolman, city missionary, will preach
in the chapel.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

A LONG ABsENcE.-A man formerly belon-
ging to this city, (says the Salem Evening Jour
nal,) returned home on Tuesday, after an alb
seace of forty two years. He left wife, and
child one year old behind, and when he re-
turned he found his daughter the mother of
His wife lve1 widow, as she supposed, over
twenty years, and married again some twenty
years since. and now resides in Salem.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
Almost a Fugitive Slave Case.

The Mirror publishes the adventures of
several gentlemen, who became highly excited
last week, in consequence of the arrival at the
mouth of the river of the bark Franklin, Capt
Cook, belonging 10 Portland, supposed to have
a fugitive slave on board. She was from Jack
sonviIIe, Fla, with load of Pine timber,
consigned 10 Page & Reed, Halowel. The
news of her arrival soon spread through the
city, and about half past eight o'clock twelve
men Zone of whom was of the Boston Vigi-
lance Committe) boarded the bark and called
for the Captain. The crew Immediately came
on deck and invited the delegation into the
forecastle, stating that the Captain had turned
in The slave was demanded. What slave !
was the question The slave that secreted
himself in this vessel when you left Jackson
vile, rejoined the spokesman of the Bath del
egation. 9 Oh, he ran away at Holmes Hole,
and carried the boat with him. was the an-
swer Of the tar, which statement was soon con-
confirmed by the entire crew. 1t seems the
captain was in trouble about his volunteer pas
senger, and the passenger settled the difficulty
by taking himself off, No sooner was he
missed than one Of the boats containing four
oars, was missing also. Neither slave nor
boat has been heard from since by Capt Cook
The steward was paid off and left the vessel
at about the same time the fugitive departed
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

KENNEBEc AND PORTLAND RAILRoAD.-The
exhibit Of receipts for the months Of June and
July Of the present year, show gain over the
RECEIPTS OF the same months Of last year, as
follo,vs
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

e. The editor of the Pennington Chroni-
Gle has seen IS worth Of gold, the result of
half days mining at New Sharon.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

~ Lamp posts are being erected at tho
several points designated by the City Council
for the purpose Of lighting the streets.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

" Stephen Abbott, lad Of sixteen, shot
a large bear at Rumford, Me-, on Monday
He got within two rods of the animal before he
brought him down after he had run eight or
rode
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

gy- Our thanks are extended to the manag-
ers Of the Mechanics Fair, now open in Port
land, for ticket of admission.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

The Chicago Democrat ofthe Doth states that
certain parties in that city, whose names it is
nor al liberty 10 disclose, contracted the previ
GUS day to deliver between that time and No
Vember 100000 bushels Of Spring wheat at
81 90 per bushei. The wheat TO be delivered
in Chicago.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
by the PreSIdent
w. Il. MARCY, Secretary Of State.

A telegraphic despatch from Quebec states
that the reciprocity bill passed both houses of
the Canadian parliament on Friday night, and
has received the royal assent. 1t now only
remains for the governor-g general to issue his
proclamation declaring the treaty to be in
force, SO far as Canada is concerned, when
ever the President of the United States shall
consider it proper to do the same.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

E EArthur's Home Magazine for September
is filled with interesting articles, original and
selected. Published by I. S. Arthur, Phila-
delphia, at So 90 year.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

- 1t is said there are six or eight candi-
dates for the office of Sheriff Of Cumberland,
including the old hero, Josh Dunn.
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

G9~ In the graphic account given in the
Mirror of the "Almost Fugitive Slave Case, y
that paper says 60
{" 1t appears that Capt Cook caused the au-
thorities Of Jacksonville to be notified Of the
whereabouts Of the runaway, whereupon COM
munication was had with the higher author
tiles at Washington, and-lo and behold the
Revenue Gutter, Caleb Cushing, suddenly
made her appearance below Bath harbor and
took her station inside the fort at the mouth of
the river. This was Saturday night She
remained there until Tuesday afternoon aJter.
The Franklin passed mp the riUer, when she dis
appeared as suddenly as she came"
There is about as much truth in the above
insinuation as there is stability about the Mir
ror concern. The cutters cruising ground is
principally in the bay, and her lying inside the
fort in no way connects her with the fugitive
or the Franklin, and the editor knows it. An
other thing-the Argus says, ''The cutter 5
officers knew nothing about the matter, one
way or the other, until they heard of it in
Portland
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
Next Whig Presidential Candidate.
The New Haven Register saws =


" A democrat Of 40 years experience, pre-
diets that either Capt. Ingraham, of the ST.
Louis, or Capt. Hollins, of the Cyane, will
be taken up as the whig candidate for Presi-
dent lie says he has never known it to fail
that when the whig press took to abusing the
men and measures Of democratic admins
tratlon, as they have done in the Smyrna and
Greytown affairs, they were sure to take up
some one of the prominent actors in it, as
their candidate Cortainly-they put up
Harrison because he had fought in the war OF
1912, which they denounced from press and
pulpit as "a heaven-defying war'-and after
wards, General Taylor, for his bravery in
Mexico, which war they had just previously
denounced as worse than stealingl' On this
rule, they will be likely to take up Capt.
Hollins, as the best abused of the two; but
it is quite doubtful if the gallant old sailor
would have anything to do with them!
Eastern times., 1854-09-28

See how the people Of Judge Douglas ma
tive town in Vermont have repudated' him.
The majority in Brandon against the democrat
ic candidate,
In 1853 was 800
In 1854 it is 253
Eastern times., 1854-09-28
w. l.. MARCY, L. s. I
FTGIN Ann X INcApnrNF Tr

And whereas the said treaty has been duly
ratified on both parts, and the respective rati-
fcatons of the same were exchanged in this
city, on the 9th instant, by William l.. Marcy,
Secretary Of State, Of the United States, and
John F. CHAMPION, Esq, her Britanic Majes-
ty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary to this government, on the part of
their respective governments
Now, therefore, be it known that I, Franklin
Pierce, President of the United States of
America, have caused the said treaty to be
made public, to the end that the same, and
every clause and article thereof, may be OBJ
served and fulfilled with good faith by the
United States and the citizens thereof.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this eleventh
day Of September, in the year of our
f.. S. Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ffy-four, and of the independence of
the United States the seventy-ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
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ITO coNTRAcToRs.-sEALED PROPOSALS. EN-
dorsed proposal for twelve inch trench, will be
ceved the Office of the Croton Aquedact Deps tment
they viii be opened for the excavation back niing ram
ming grading and macada nsing or re paving ofs
ssm fsy syng Length
5000 The trench to be dug in such Of said street
MeT ws %sy 70 be % :.
the depth to be seven feet the sides q tts
trench be regularly sloped from top 70 bottom onse.
hsss be distances Of half feet Apsr.
per Is.h.ss issl fs@sa Oh. VII ).
excavation whether rock otherwise the Of dis
gng the joat holes ad kep the trench rae from water
back filling and rsmmin layers Of nine inches AFTER th,
pipes laid the removal Of rock and rock bsstns
earth whom required for the rsnng Of the trench in place
Of the rock and rock removed the grading an
all surplus from the street. and tn:
keeping much Of the carragewny ~ may be dstlrbee
months from the date compilation OF the work
Aforesaid The blank form Of whisn can % sees
ton ordinances and will contain provision authorizing
this board TO retain ten cent
The mai Of The work until the clause relative
TO the repairs TO the shall have been complied
eonscrnsy VIII The requirements Of ordi
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says and penalty Of ten dollars per day viii esscssS
day the time allowed exceeded The work TO be
other person Or persons this board may appoint
will be made TO the Of work
ss or
faithful performance Of tho whole work IL CO.,
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HOMIE STE Ads.


BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in THE VILLAGE OF
ID Fordham Westohester county situated on the Harlem
These deray situated OF various sizes and com
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line Of this road Trains hour 70 ana rom sne
city from 545 to and ne eommIssuoh -
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For maps &C., apply 10 BERRIAN BANKS Is Nassau
street New York II TO or At the Post once Ford
property.
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PROPOSALS.

ITO BUILDERs:-srALEDr PROPOSALS WILL BE RI
coved until ~ o'clock M Of Tuesday the second dhy
Of May next 1854 for furnishing materials and doing tn,
work for the erection and completion OF
school building Fifty street. Lexington
nue. in the Nineteenth ward Separate proposals will b
received for the and materials also ths
carpenters work and materials bidder in addition
for the whole Tho said work 70 he completed
The building ready for occupation on or before the fesua
day Of September, 1854 Each proposal must be ace
panied with the written consent Of two householder
freoholders become security in the of five thgn
dollars ehch for the party proposing and also anda
taken before a Commissioned Of Deeds tina. the par
signing the worth double the amount Of SAT-
curty Such sealed proposals are to be endorsed Pr
sails for Nineteenth Ward School, and shall be depo
in close and safe box prepared for the purpose and
in the male department Of ward schosi 10 Is Fifty
street and Lexington The plas and elcy aons
DO the soe of T. Jackson architect 30 Bros,
way, OF whom specifications can be procured They ms
also be had Of Tbos Acspeden Is Pine street, John Ea
Of Third and Forty second street at
Of Pnckney Moulton corner Of Third avenue
Forty olnh street. and Of Dennis McCarty Ety secoe
Yorkvo The school officers rererve tn. rgbs q
reject any deemed by them for the pubG
JOHN d. HOYT,
STEPHEN M. DREW, tBuildibe
DENNIS MCCARTHY, {Comnitioe
JOHN EAGAN.
By order " the Board Of School Officers
New York Aprl TX. 1854.
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DRY GOODS, &C.

SsMscrn cooDs-IS CONSEQUENCE OF THE
late fire. which portion Of my goods were DAMAGED
" water and having settled the insurance thsre9n a
40 At greatly reduced prices for each -.
THOMAS SEWELL, No. l Barclay street.
t1,O THE CALIFORNIA TRADE.-THREE HUNDRED
dozen heat country knit wooen half hose suitable for
re Csifornis trade In store. and for sale by
BURNETT LINvILLE, IL Warren street.