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BANNER PLACE

before purchasing elsewhere, as we are determined
not to be unders Id by any other the
place. Our goods have all been selected with great
care and BY one that is we'll acquainted with the
wants of the community, consisting in part of French
and English Merinoes, Muslins and all-wool De
laines plain ard figured silks, Coburgs Sack Fannels,
Debegs, Persian Cloths, plain and figured Poplains,
embroideied Drapcry Muslins and Curtain Damasks,
with Grps and Tassels to match; Cloths, CASH
eres Sa.inetts, Tweeds. Jeans Linens. red Fannels,
brown, bleached and coored Canton Flannels; silk,
satin, straw and gimp Bonnets to trim; bonnet Rib
hons, all coors; Philadelphiam Boots and Shoes,
Shawls: long Thibet Cashmere; nice assortment Of
children wool Hose all sizcs ladies cotton and wool
Hose; Gloves, Kid, all colors Cashmere and Lisle
Thread; Black Mits, Gloves, ETC., etc., etc.,
aug, Is, '54-tf.
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A CARD

The subscriber who has for many years been With
ALFRED EDWARDS & CO., as CASHIER and ccS.
FIDENTIAL CLERK. takes this method Of informing
ter Street, who manufacture and cell the world re-
nc wned "WILpER's PATENT SALAMAxDER SAYB, with
RicH's IMPROVEMENT" which has never failed to
preserve its contents in the HOTTEST FIRE. where Ae
will be HAPPY to see them or to EXECUTE orders fss
SyFEs. STEPHEN II. PIEH6ON,
New York Sept. 8, 1854,
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gs w. STURGlS,
EALER IN HATS, CAPS, FURS, AND READY
MADE CLOTHING.
Je6srson street, Sd door beiosc Main,
Burlingt0ns lOWa.
March IL. '54.
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JOHN G. FOOTE,
DIR J. w. GARNER.

SURG ron DENTIST. Ee~ Office on &s9Ss
Jefferson street, over Waldin's Jewell sYfsss1sss
~ store, Burlington, iowa. IIyI
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THIRD YEAR. VOL. mo Is.
R., Fl STONE

w HOIESALE GROCER AND COMMISSION
w MERCHANT, No. 81, Leyoe, has in store md
70 arrive, the following articles, which he will sell
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BURLINGTON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 1854
Groceries For the Million!
All
KIMBAIL & COS

8. KIMBALL Co., have just received larc
shipment OF Goods, consisting in part rs follows
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

Wreck Of Capital.-Three of the great
northern railroad companies, says the Hartford
Times, whose business is chiefly done in New
Eng land, and concentrated in Boston, have not
only ceased long since TO pay any dividend to
their stockholders, but have just announced
that they are unable to continue the payment
Of the interest due on their first mortgage bonds
their second and third mortgage bonds, or
the payment Of the interest upon them, being
Of course entirely out of the question. This is
one Of the most important financial events Of the
day, and quite as remarkable and unlocked for.
as the Schuyler fraud. The railroads in ques-
ton are at Ogdensburg, the Vermont Central,
and the Rutland, embracing, together an ag-
gregate length of 4l0 miles of railroad. The
total cost of these lines including the Vermont
and Canada, which is leased to the Vermont
Central, has been, taking their stock and bonds
at their par value $24 500 900. All this vast
amount of capital now turns out, so far as the
stockholders and boudholders are concerned, to
be complete wreck, involving hundreds Of
people in severe and ruinous losses. These
railroads are only prominent examples, repeat
ed throughout the country on smaller scale,
of the disaster and ruin which has resulted
from pushing the mania for railroad building
up to the point Of explosion.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

The ANNUAL REPoRTs.-The Washington
Star says that most Of the heads Of the differ
ent bureaus Of the executive departments are
already at work on their several annual reports
to be published at the opening of the next
Congressional session. Quite an emulation is
manifested among them, and the result will be
the bringing Of all the books and accounts kept
by the government, quite up to data thing
never before accomplished. The Star says
further that the reports will exhibit crafty
ing state of affairs SO far as the management
of the current business Of the government is
concerned
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

ORDINATIoN.-Re Mr.. Metcalf was or
dained pastor of the Summer Street (Unita-
rian) church on Tuesday evening, 10Th inst.
The sermon, by Rev. Dr. Hall of Providence,
was on the appropriate duties Of the sacred
office, and was we'll suited to the times
Ministers should preach Christ, and not use
the gospel as a medium through which to ac-
quire popularity distinction, and to bolster up
sectarianism.
The ordaining prayer was by Rev. Mr..
Nichols Of Saco. Charge by Rev. Mr..
Winkley Of Boston. Right hand Of fellowship
by Rev. Mr.. Ware of Augusta. Address to
the people by Rev. Mr.. Allen Of Bangor.
Concluding prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler of
Brunswick. Benediction BY the pastor
The services throughout were solemn and
impressive, and listened to by large and at
tentive audience.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

A SUGGESTION THAT THE ARCTIC MIGHT
HAVE BEEN sAvED.-The following paragraph
in which it is attempted to show that by run
ming stern foremost after the collision the
Arctic might have been saved, is from a
Brooklyn correspondent Of the New York
Herald
" Water, four feet below its surface, rushes
through an adjutage with a velocity of Is feet
per second at five feet, H. feet; at six feet,
20 feet per second, &c; consequently, the
Arctic, when running with her open bow
first, at the rate Of ten knots IN hour-equal
to Is feet per second-would double the veloc-
ity Of a leak al the depth Of feet; at eleven
knots, depth of feet; and at twelve knots,
depth Of feet, &c. On the contrary, had
she been put under @ stern way at the rate
Of ten knots an hour, her velocity would have
been equal to the velocity Of the leak at the
depth of four feet; at eleven knots feet
and at twelve, depth Of 6 feet, &C. 1t is
clear, therefore, had she been put under
g stern way" it would have brought the leak
under the control Of her pumps"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

CooL.-The editor ofthe Washington Globe
(Mr. Rves) publishes long and wel-reason-
ed article against the Know Nothings, and
appends 10 it the following note =
The foregoing was not written by the pro-
prietor of the Globe, bnt by one in whom he
has full confidence, and he comedies with him
as far as he goes but thinks it due both to
the community and TO himself, 10 add, that from
his personal knowledge Of the men known 10
compose the Know Nothing party in this city,
he is led to believe that few, ifany, Of its mem
-bers practice, or care anything about, any re-
lgiun ; but that they make it a pretext 10 get
a sufficient number Of deluded followers to OBJ
tain Office for themselves. More, and stron-
ger, when necessary.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
Capt. Luce.

Ihe New ork correspondent OF the Boston
Post, under date Of the 18th, says -
@ Never did a man receive more universal
sympathy than Capt. Luce. All hands and
hearts are alike open to him. A friend in
forms me his first meeting with his wife was
extremely sad and affecting. Her first ex-
clamatlon was, oh, Gracious God cur boy !;
and sank into his arms. Then could be seen
a tear rolling down that manly cheek which
has heretofore been such a stranger to tears,
then could be seen the swelling Of that no
bic breast, even more tempestuous within than
the angry pillows from which he has so lately
mlraculously escaped then could be seen
that manly form blending his grief with that
of his fond partner over the loss Of that dear
boy, whom Providence in his infinite wisdom
has taken from them. Cry on, brave sailor
you are man; and, 'all are not such who
wear the human FORM The residence of
Capt. Luce is at Yonkers, 90 miles from New
York. His cottage, which is of Gothic form,
borders the North River, upon the waters Of
which he was wont to sail in company with
that darling child whose presence he will new
er again enjoy while on this earth. He will
remain at home for few days longer in order
to get his mind in more tranquil state He
IS, besides, suffering much from his recent ex-
posture. Little crowds of persons can be seen
around his dwelling at all hours Of the day,
anxlously expecting to get sight at the gal
liant tar. Mr.. Collins grows more calm and
resigned, every day, and bears himself like
Christian. predict that not more than a
month will elapse before the keel Of new
steamer is laid to supply the place of the i'll
fated Arctic"
The City Council of New York have ap-
propriated FIVE hundred dollars for testimo-
NAL to Capt. Luce. 1t is said that Baaham
is not noticed by the steamship company
Capt. Luce's statement did not represent him
in very favorable light. The New York
Mirror says that Grisi did not want TO appear
in opera after the receipt Of the news concern
ing the Arctic. She desired in vain post
ponement. On Tuesday afternoon, Capt Luce
went to New Rochelle and had an Interview
with Mr.. Collins. AS late as Monday night,
Mr.. Collins entertained hopes that portion
Of his family at least might be saved but the
perusal Of the accounts of Tuesday, containing
Capt Luce's statement of the position of his
family when the Arctic sank, left him hardly
any grounds to rest hope upon, and his III
terview with Capt. Luce on Tuesday, only
confirmed his worst fears. Since then, we
understand, Mr.. Collins has become compare
lively resigned to his severe afliction.
1t is reported that monument will be erect
ed in the congressional cemetery in Washing
ton, to Young Holland the brave youth of the
Arctic, who, regardless of his own safety, fired
signal after signal from the ships gun to at
tract attention from shore Brave, noble
youth His was hero's death, and needs
no monument to commemorate it. 1t is said
that his father feels confident that he is vet
alive, saved by some miraculous chance like
Capt. Luce. It will be an event should the
hope be realized.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
GF@ The following clever hit at the Kenne.

bee Journal is from the Age:
GONE OF THE HEssIANs. THE vociferous
rejoicings Of the Journal, IA Reed organ) in
conjunction with the Fusionists, over the sue
cess of Morrill,, reminds US of an anecdote.
After one Of the great battles of the Revolution,
in which the American arms were signally
victorious, jubilee was holden 10 celebrate
the triumph Speeches and sentiments were
uttered, and joyous demonstrations of all sorts
marked the occasion. A person was observed
among the crowd who seemed to be especially
vociferous in his demonstrations Of joy. He
attracted attention no less by his noisy and ex-
travagant manifestations Of hilarity, than by
his peculiar dress and unmistakeabe foreign
air. He was at length accosted by one of the
assemblage with, What are you rejoicing
about! you were not in the battle o. The
boisterous individual replied that he was
" What, you in the batte!" Yes" rejoined
he, g uas UOn Of the HessianS."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

Mr.. FULLER.-Tt has been alleged that Mr.
Fuller is not reelected 10 Congress from Maine
on account Of some illegality in holding meet
ings last spring in a few plantations. The
Belfast Journal does not see how the election
This fall can be vitiated, even if the spring
election was not legal, and apprehends that the
governor and council will find nothing in the
weather to prevent passing TO Mr.. Fuller the
necessary certificate
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

u The United states Agricultural Society
will hold National Show Of cattle, open to
general competition, on the 25th, Goth and 9th
day Of this month, at Springfield in the State
of Ohio. Six thousand dollars will be awar-
ded in premiums, several Of which are larger
than have ever been offered by any AgricuItu-
raj Society in this country. Among them are
the following: Five hundred dollars for the
best bull and five cows or hefers, Of one year
or upwards, from any one herd. Three hun
dred dollars for the best Durham bull Two
hundred dollars for the best Durham cow
Other large premiums are offered
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
~ The following letter, written by Mr.. j.
O'Donnell, Catholic priest in Portland. we
find in the State Of Maine -

~ The following letter, written by Mr.. ]
O'Donnell, Catholic priest in Portland. we
find in the State Of Maine -
PORTLAND, Oct. 20, 1854.
Mr.. EDITOR The late outrage at Els
worth has deservedly called forth the unmiti-
gated contempt and Indignation Of all classes
of the community. We would fam fatter
ourselves that at least in the present instance,
the uor popuh is sincere.
The old adage, & they who live in glass
houses must not throw stones y should not be
forgotten. The Ellsworth outrage is almost
daily enacted on a small scale in this city.
Since the 4th of July | have not considered
myself safe to walk the streets after sunset
Twice within the last month | have been
stoned by young men. If / chance to be
abroad when the public schools are dismissed,
| am Kissed and insuted with vile language ;
and those repeated insults have been encour-
aged by the smiles and silence of the passers
by. The windows of the Church have fire.
quently been broken-the PANELS Of the
Church door stove in, and last week large
rock entered my chamber rather unceremoni-
ously about / o'clock at night
Up to Friday, the 18th inst, I hesitated
complaining of these cowardly assaults. See
ing the evil increase and these outrages grow
ing more frequent, | considered it nv duty to
inform his Honor the Mayor Since then,
believe, there has been Waterman at or near
the Church.
Passing over the many insults and threats to
which have directly, and indirectly been ex-
posed during the past few months, | much re-
greet to state that am credibly informed that
there Is large Society existing in this city,
bound by solemn oath that the second Cath
Ole Church shall never be built in Portland.
And lately, joiner who was about estimating
what small temporary building would cost,
was discouraged on the information that such
building should never be raised here.
The outrage at Ellsworth demands the I'M
qualified condemnation of civilized communl-
ty, but is it more shocking than covering the
Church doors and steps with filth Were
to relate the many indignities that have been
offered to myself and the Catholic Church in
this city, the public would probably reserve a
part Of its just Indignation for home miscon-
duct. J.O.D.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

CONCERT. We learn that Messrs. Hause
and Jungnickel will give a concert in this city,
should sufficient encouragement be given
The subscription papers at the saloon Of Rob
inson & Brothers, at the several Bookstores,
and at the Hotels, have already received a
considerable number Of signatures. Our citi-
zens have once had an opportunity of hearing
these superior performers, and we hope they
will signify their wish for an encore without
delay
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

New BRAKE FOR RAILROAD CARS. Elisha
E. Rice, Esq, of Hallowell, has invented an
improvement in Railroad Brakes. The Ken
nebec Journal says :-''lt is an iron shoe
brake, so constructed as to press on the rail,
instead Of the wheel The shoe is about
eighteen inches long, turning up at each end,
so as not to hit against any slight unevenness
on the rails, and moves by the same apparatus
as the common brakes When it presses on
the rails, it bears the whole weight OF the load
and slides on the rails. 1t was thoroughly
tried on the Kennebec and Portland Railroad
last Saturday, and proved entirely satisfactory
to all beholders. 1t is confidently believed
that train of cars can be stopped by the new
brake in one-third, but it may be safely said
in one-half Of the time required by the old
brake
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

- The Bangor Journal, (whig) says
"Austin Wiley, of the Portland Inquirer, is
one Of the most unhappy Of mortals, if his pa
per be any criterion to Judge by, and we may
believe he keeps awake nights to hate himself
and the rest Of mankind generally. For some
inscrutable reason the Almighty has put such
natures into the world. Whatever SUBJECT
this Wiley touches, he pours out his gall and
NORWOOD, and if touched by others he re-
sembles curious fish called 'squid, that if
disturbed, elects large quantity Of inky fluid
which discolors the water about him in order
to make his escape" And this is the man
that manages the ''fusion'' forces of Maine.
We never heard Of a church, society or party
with which he was connected, where he did
not get up tempest.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
The Lowell Advertiser says about the know

The Lowell Advertiser says about The know
nothings 60
All this talk about the necessity of secresy
in political action is the merest nonsense in the
world. In our government, where the people
have the control of affairs, and where, too. the
people, being interested, have right to know
all that is going on relating TO their own bust
ness, all secret political organizations are moi
only ant-repub!can, but also unreasonable. -
If there are secret political organizations in
midst, does the existence Of one excuse the
existence of another! If so, they may be mul-
tpIied, al infnit1tm, and secret Vaccinations,
privacy, tricks, stratagems, intrigues, factions,
cabas and corruption will become the order Of
the day. Everything like honorable, manly
and open discussion Of principles will be IN
known and forgotten
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

The Washington correspondent Of the De-
troit Free Press writes that the U. S. postmas-
ter general, Mr.. Campbell, has been for some
time past engaged in the laborious work of
arranging a system Of post Office distribution
for the whole country. Hitherto there has
been no system in the matter, and, in some in
stances, as many as four different modes of dis
trbution have been made with single mail,
from the same point.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

WORTH THINKING oF.-The Somerset
Spectator s:-If, however, the past history
of all religious prosecutions is allowed to be
any criterion by which 10 judge Of the issue Of
the present TRADE against Roman Catholics, it
is safe to conclude that the Catholics will, in
the end, be greatly strengthened by the relig-
ious intolerance now sought to be applied 70
them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

The returns from Pennsylvania indicate
that the prohibitory liquor law has been reject
ed BY the people. So far as heard from, the
majority against the law is 3l9s, There are
vet five counties to be heard from, and although
il is anticipated that they have given major
tiles in favor Of prohibition, yet we are of
opinion that the law will be defeated.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

% Henry s. Mott, democratic canal com.
elect for Pennsylvania by 200 900 major
ity, denied during the canvass all participation
or sympathy with the know nothings, and his
friends have, since the election, drawn from
him letter, from which we extract few ex-
plclt sentences -
9 | have not had, and have not now, the
slightest connection with any secret political
organization however called; and feel that
| deserve your confidence as a democrat and
man as fully and as entirely at the present day.
as at any former period. To the same extent
do feel entitled to the confidence Of the dem
ocratic party of Pennsylvania. W hen | be-
came the candidate Of the democratic party for
canal commissioner, | depended upon that
alone for my election. While | shall careful
ly study the interests Of the whole people,
can represent the interests of no other party
in the official position | am about to assume.
[ am tor the largest degree OF civil and reIig-
lOus liberty, and cannot subscribe and never
have subscribed to the doctrine that any citizen
known to the constitution as such, shall be
prescribed from civil office, or in any degree
debarred Of his rights because of his religious
belief or the place of his birth"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
Inc Supposed Discovery ofthe Fate of
Sir John Franklin.

Inc following details relative to the sum-
posed Ia'e OF Sir John Franklin's party are
taken from the Montreal Herald -
4 In our extra Of Friday evening. We H.
lormea lhe puoilc mat rumor was current in
town that the remains Of Sir John Franklin
his crews and his ships, had been discovered
We Immediately despatched special mes
senger TO the Hudson Bay Companv's house
at Lachine, and through the kindness of the
Governor. Sir George Simpson, we are ena-
bled to lay before our readers the following
outlines of despatch received by him yester-
day from Dr. Rae
Dr. Rae has been absent on the coast since
the month Of June, 1853. and returned To York
Factory, Hudson's Bay, on the 28tb of Ar.
gust last, whence he forwarded letters Nv ex-
press TO Sir George Simpson bv the wav Of
Red River settlement
After briefly noticing the result Of his own
expedition, and the difficulties with which
they had 70 contend, he proceeds to state that
rom the Esqulmaux he had obtained certain
Information OF the fate of Sir John FrankIin,s
exploring party, who had been starved to death
after the loss Of their ships. which were
crushed and sunk by the ice. while maLinc,
their way south to the Great Fish River ~
Back. Near the outlet of that river the marty,
Of whites died, leaving evidences Of their aw-
full suferings in the mutilated corpses of some
who had apparently furnished food for their
unfortunate companions. This information,
although not derived from those Esquimaux,
who had communicated with the whites, and
who had found their remains, but from another
band who had obtained the details, uiua uoce,
may yet be relied on. No doubt is left Of the
truth OF the report, as the natives had in their
possession various articles Of European manu-
facture, which had been in the possession of
the whites among these are several silver
spoons, forks, &C., on one of which is en-
Sir John Franklin, K. G. B. while the 9TH
ers have crests and initials on them which
Identity the owners as having belonged to the
Inflated expedition. Drawings Of some Of
these articles have been made by DR.. Rae, and
sent forward. The fearful tragedy must have
occurred as long ago as the spring Of 1902
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

% A little son Of Mr.. B. f. Upton, da-
guerreotype artist, aged about two years,
came near losing its life on Thursday last, by
swallowing some poisonous liquid in his
fathers rooms. An emetic was Immediately
administered, and the child is now well.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

think the managers have done well to intro
duce this exercise. 1t is an exciting and
healthful amusement for the ladies', and will
aid the fair hereafter by increased interest
among the ladies, and Of course the gentle
men, and by substantially adding to the re-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

KENNEREC TELEGRAPH COMPANY, This
company has declared dividend Of 8 per cent.
the past year; Board of Directors for the en-
suing year H. B. Hoskins, Gardiner ].
E. Smith, A. Masters, Hallowell VIM. f,
Morrill,, VIM. Caldwell, Augusta.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26

C young couple were recently married
at the top Of Mt Holyoke. They probably
wished to get as near heaven as they could on
such an occasion. AT any rate, they took a
high stand, though we fear they have not been
able to maintain it,