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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

% The wing papers are very busy in cir
culating the story that Mr.. MCDONALD, the
straightforward and talented democrat who
voted for the Nebraska bill, was ''repudated'
in his District by the nomination of Judge
Wells. This is only one Of their thousand
receptions. Mr.. Mcdonald had received trcO
elections, and, according to usage, was not en-
titled to another nomination. He had, more
over, when he accepted his last nomination
expressly declined denomination.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24
Sagadahoc Democratic County
Convention,

The Democrats of the several towns i'll Saga
dahoc County are requested to meet by their
delegates in Convention at the City Hall in
Bath. on Thursday. Aug Oath, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, to nominate candidates for the Clerk of
the Courts. County Attorney. three County
Commissioners, Register cf Deeds: also to
choose County Committee for the ensuing
political year and to make such arrangements
for the ensuing elections as may be deemed adj
visable.
follows -
Every town shall be entitled TO one delegate
and to enc additional delegate for every twen-
ty-five democratic votes cast for the Democrat
ic candidate for President in 1862.
Per order of Co. Committee.
Bath, Aug. s, 1854.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

FINDInG THEM oUT.-The American Senti-
mel, the organ Of the Know Nuthings, in its
last issue, contains the following significant
observations -
1t is true, there are men identified with us,
whose motives are questionable, and others,
whose designs of riding into Office upon the
breeze Of popular excitement, il evident. We
know men who, we believe, are ready to sell
US out TO the wings, or any other party, if
they can secure good FAT Offices; and we prom
ise that 10 good time their schemes shall be
fully exposed. We have assumed the title,
and shall practice the duty Of Sentinel, and let
those who are now secretly plotting ways and
means TO place themselves in office next fall,
look well TO their places. We shall in time
expose the Vaccinations of willy politicians,
who seek 10 secure the support of honest, con-
fding men, BY PreteDsions Of great devotion 70
their interests
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Congressional Convention-4th District.

The Democrats of that portion of the Fourth
Congressional District. embraced in the towns
on the West side of the Kennebec river. for
merly Lincoln County, are requested to meet
hy their delegates in Convention at the City
Hall on THURSDAY the hoenfy-four day
of august, instant, at 2 o'clock p NJ, to nomi-
nate candidate for Representative TO Con-
gress, and to transact any other business which
may come before them
The basis of representation will be the same
as stated in the call for the democratic County
Convention for Sagadahoc County.
J. IL. DRUMMoND,
]. S. SEwALL, District
ANDREW MASTERS, ,
i. q. HEDGE, Committee.
Z. G. RIDEouT,
Aug. 18th, 1854.
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Democrats. to the Work |!

The election is just at hand. Democrats,
is the work of the campaign begunl Now is
the time to oRGANIzE-to go manfullv into the
work. Let every town take care of lis voters.
Let democratic newspapers be distributed to
meet the falsehoods put in circulation BY our
enemies. Town committees must take hold
of this matter.
All the noise is made by the wings and
free soilers, and they build their hopes upon
it. 1t has proved delusive, and will again.
We know from the past, that previous to ev-
cry election this noise and commoton begins,
and the democracy is beaten before the first
returns come in by the game Of brag. But
as error is soon overtaken by truth when the
latter gets on boots, so the noise and Dragging
of our opponents end in smoke at the solid
foOtings up of the return columns. Then,
democrats, let us work, quietly but effectually
as heretofore, and win noble old fashioned
democratic victory.
One of the best signs of the times is the
standing together, the union of our party
lie MOTIlll IdCtIOu lids DCCH dUoOlOCu ny
free soilism. Many who voted for him last
year, are right now Those who have gone,
have found the place where they belong.
We now hear from all sections tidings of I'M
sion-no division among candidates. The glo-
rious motto is, "EvERYTHING FOR THE CAUSE
NOTHING FOR MEN," Old prejudces are yield
ed-local quarrels ended, and the ranks of the
democracy are actuated by the spirit of con-
cesson and goodwill.
Now, democrats, is the very time for us to
work. The name of our candidate for Gov
ernor,
-. 80. .. ALBION K. PARIS
Y is a tower of strength. His history, his char
acter, and his tried and true democracy are
: known,an appreciated by every true demo-
crat. We can and must elect him. The peo-
pie will do it, and scatter the combined and
INSCRIPTIONS opposition in a ruin their bar
gaining and corruption merit.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

CANT "FUsE." The abolitionists in Ken
nebec, can't fuse with the wings on the Sena-
torial ticket. The wings stole the abolition
platform and nominated their ticket for the
Senate without consulting their abolition
brethren. The two elements of the fusion
party are dreadful jealous in Kennebec, and a
pitched battle is going on between the Ken
nebec Journal and Portland Enquirer. The
inquirer publishes call for another conven-
ton, and thus. to mar the peace of the great
fusion party,
Alas, what hourly siz.les rise.
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Supreme Judicial Court, Sagadahoc Co.
JUSTICE HATHAWAY PRESIDING.

This Court commenced its August term last
week There are pa continued actions on
the docket, and about 100 new entries. The
Grand Jury were discharged on the first day
of the Court, they having been summoned in
informally. The following actions have been
tried
VIM. 4. Bruce Us. John Mitchell. An ac-
ton brought to recover possession of premises
occupied by defendant, who claimed to have
title through possession. 1t was proved for
the defence that def. had been in possession
about thirty years, but shown by def. that
within twenty years fifty cents had been paid
for rent Verdict for plf. Porter and Smith
for plff. Tallman and Randall for deft
Byram Whitmore Us. ST. Vincent Given
This was an action to recover wages and dis
bursements as master Of ship Mt. Vernon
Verdict for plff. for $414 81. Bronson and
Sewall for pff. Merrill and Russell for deft
Olivia T. Duston, Lbellant, Us. James s..
Duston. Libel for divorce on account of de-
serton. Divorce decreed Gilbert for libl't
No appearance for def.
Noah Perrin rs. Edwin Noyes. This was
an action on a note for 1927 80. 1t was con-
tended for the defence that the note in suit
was given as collateral for note which had
been paid. Verdict for plff. Bronson and
Sewall for plff Gilbert for def.
Benz. L. White Us. Elvira Oliver. An ac-
ton to recover payment for labor and materi-
ais in building house for deft. Defence that
the labor and materials were not such as were
contracted for. Verdict for def. Gilbert for
plf. Ingalls, for deft
Ira Mason and Robert M. Hunt, who were
examined before the Municipal Court for be-
ing engaged in the late riot, and bound over
for their appearance to this Court, were
brought in and discharged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

The RECIPROCITY TREATY. The proyin-
clal papers seem to be unanimous in their ap-
Provai ofthe reciprocity treaty. The Montreal
Herald Of the 18th, after abiding to the i'm
mediate benefits which the operation Of the
treaty will confer upon the inhabitants Of
either country, says:
q But the immediate effects are small when
compared with those which may be expected
to follow them. Once let the door be fairly
opened for intercourse, and we shall in know
ing each other learn the wants which each can
supply. Thus trade will arise Of probably
indefinite extent for it must be remembered
that the Governments must continually con-
cede fresh restrictions, as these are found to
impede the popular movement. 1t has not
been the device Of the Governments, but the
pressing want Of the people, which has car
ried the present treaty and it will be the
same agency which will again and again
knock down still remaining barrier until all
are DESTROYED
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

R Capt. Joseph McKenney of this city,
was drowned on Sunday last in jones' Eddy,
near the mouth Of the river, by the capsizing
of his boat. He was SO years of age. The
Mirror says his son and two daughters were
standing on the shore and saw him sink, but
were unable to render him any assistance.
His body has not been recovered He was a
good citizen.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

l.. M. Work, Secretary.

BowDolNHAM. A correspondent informs
US that the Democrats of Bowdoinham are
awake. At large and enthusiastic meeting
of the democratic republicans Of Bowdoinham,
S. " Given was called to the chair, and d.
T. Wright appointed Secretary. The Con-
vention thereupon made choice Of ID. t..
Wright, S. V. Given, Chas. P. Quint, James
II. Chamberlin, and James f. Blake. as del
egates to meet in convention at Bath, on the
Oath inst S. w. GIVEN, President
d. T. WRIGHT, Secretary
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

- The St. Louis Intelligencer and the
Democrat, newspapers published in St. Louis,
attribute the recent riots in that city 10 The in
cendiary publications against the foreign pOpu-
Iation which have recently appeared in The ST.
Lonis Republican, wing paper, and know-nOth-
ing fusionist.
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Second Congressional District.

VIM. K. Kimball, Esq, Of Paris, has been
nominated for Congress BY the Democratic
Convention for the Second Congressional Dis
trict. The convention met at Paris on the
18th inst, with eighty-pine delegates present.
The nomination was unanimous. Mr.. Kimbal
is straightforward democrat, Of honest mo-
lives and high moral character. His ability is
unduubIed, and The democrats OF The District
have the fullest confidence in his integrity and
fitness for the station. He MUST be elected,
and the faction and fusion and dicker that have
conspired TO nominate the renegade Perry, be
signally rebuked Then, Democrats Of the
Second District, TO the work. Make assur-
ance doubly sure, if need be by herculean ef-
forts in favor of your candidate. Now is the
time TO act !
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

C. A young man at Cincinnati, named
Henry S. Williams. wished TO marry Miss
Susan Ann Pierpoint, but she preferring some
one else, Williams induced her to walk with
him along the bank Of the river, when he
pushed her into the water. She was however
rescued and Williams fed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

The ARMY.-The recruiting service, it is
stated, is receiving new life since the increase
Of pay authorized BY Congress, for the rank
and file Of the army. The old pay, was, dra-
goons So and infantry 81 per month the in
crease is $4 per month Gor each class. Moth
ing is given in The way Of bounty, but those
bringing in recruits are allowed 50 for each
man enlisted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

81 At DaEversport, on Saturday, shOal
of mackerel being driven in by the sharks aud
blue FISH, crowded up 10 the wharf, and some
Of them in their terror actually shot from the
water to the wharf, where they were taken.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

- Rev. Benz. D. Peck Of the Temperance
Journal, and Rev. Austin Wiley of the Port
land Inquirer, have great ''horror'' Of poll
ticians. A politician with "Rev." hitched
of Westinghouse.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

O. A western editor, in speaking Of fe-
male singer who has lately been out there.
says her voice is as pure as moonlight and
as tender as three shilling shirt 7 Compli-
men:ary, that.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

tLP The Democrats of Oxford have nomi-
mated Abernehy Grover Of Albany. and G..
P. Holland of Canton, for the Senate. At the
County Convention, William Thompson was
nominated for County Commissioner, and Jo-
seph Child for County Treasurer. The Dem
ocraIs Of Oxford came near electing their Sen
aiors last year. They will do the thing up
this year.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

Fusion HONESTY. The Argus says stu
sonists" profess longing desire to rebuke
Mr.. MCDONALD, for his Nebraska vote but
they show no desire whatever to reward Mr.
FULLER or Mr.. NAVAL, for their votes the
other way. Wherever rChig gave an anti
Nebraska vote, they say, REFLECT HIM FOR
THAT VOTE Wherever democrat gave an
anti-NebraskA vote, they say, in this district,
WE WANT WING This is fusion honesty !
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

MusIc.-A beautiful new piece OF music
has just been issued by Oliver Dltson, Boston,
entitled Friendship SchOttische," composed,
and respectfully dedicated TO Henry ,. Ed
wards, Of Portland, Me-, BY t. p. !. MagOun
Of this city. Sawyer g. Magoun have i.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

A New PoLITIcAL ORGANIZATIONS At
recent meeting Of the citizens Of White Post,
ClarkecOcntY, Va, an organization was resOl-
we'd upon styled Iron Heads The object Of
the association TO be the defence of the Federal
Constitution, the maintenance Of the rights Of
the States, the protection Of civil and religious
liberty, and The preservation Of our glorious
Union
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24
l.. M. Work, Secretary.

AT regular meeting Of the democratic cit
liens of Topsham, held on Saturday evening,
George Rogers was chosen Chairman, and l..
M. Work, Secretary. The following gentle
men were chosen delegates to attend the con-
vention to be holden at Wiscasset, Oath inst,
for the purpose Of selecting candidates to be
supported for Senators at the next September
election in the third Senatorial District L..
NJ Work, and o. A. Merrill. Esqs.
The following gentlemen were chosen Town
Committee :-Lemuel Hall, David Work and
Joseph Merrill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

KENNEBEc COUNTY. The Kennebec Dem
acratic County and Senatorial Conventions
met in Augusta on Wednesday of last week.
E. r. GetcheIl, Of Waterville, was nomi-
mated for County Commissioner, and Daniel
t. Pike, of Augusta, for County Treasurer.
DR.. F. P. Theobald, of Gardiner, was recon-
mended as the candidate Of the district for
Councillor.
The following gentlemen were nominated
for the Senate -
p. l.. CHANDLER Of Watervile,
Moses WHITTIER of Readfeld,
F. T. LALLY of Gardiner.
A good spirit prevailed, and some excellent
resolutions were passed. We trust the demo-
Gratis Of Kennebec will do as we'll as last year,
poll votes enough to prevent the election of
the wing candidates for the Senate. That
they can do, and it will be doing well enough.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

" N. P. Willis is very low with con-
sumption, at his residence On the Hudson Riv-
err, and il his last letter to the Home Journal
announces The close Of his literary labors.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

~ Our non-POlhieal readers must bear with
for few weeks After election we shall
have more time 70 cater:to the tastes fthe low
er Of literature and general reading.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

GoDEY's LADy's Book for September has
arrived Besides beautiful steel plate en-
ored Fashion plate, this number is illustrated
with IS engravings. Cooley still continues 10
furnish his readers with 100 pages Of choice
literary matter, among which will he found
many papers of startling merit. Stearns has
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

V Messrs. MITCHELL & Low have re-
moved TO their new and spacious store. third
door north Of tie old stand. This store is one
of the best in town, and its arrangement for
the prosecution Of their business, is not sur
passed anywhere.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

RELICS OF THE CITY OF GLAsGow.'-The
British barque Briton's Pride, Capt. Taylor, ar
rived at Boston, reports, Aug. IL, lat. Al Sc,
lon. Sc o., passed chest painted green, with
letters C. B., City Of Glasgow, in gilt or
namental wreath, and 10 few minutes after
wards, passed head-board about IL feet long,
with letters on it but could not make them
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24
F. ID. SEwALL, Secretary.

ToPsHAM. At regular meeting of the
Democrats Of Topsham, held August 10Th,
1854, George Rogers was chosen Chairman,
and L. M. Work, Secretary. The following
gentlemen were chosen delegates to attend
the convention to be holden in Bath, Gath inst
Chas. w. Purington, David Work, Jr., Geo.
Rogers, 0. A. Merrill, j. F. Whitney.
GEORGE RoGERs, Chairman.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

C. The drought still continues. The
earth in this region, to the depth Of nearly
foot, is like powder, aud large number Of
wells are dry. tg
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

C. Mr.. WIN. ]. Crawford fell from the
two story house on the corner Of High and
North streets, on Monday last, narrowly es-
Gaping a shocking death. He struck the
ground close BY The side Of picket fence. AS
it was, he was not much injured.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

- The persons nominated in York for
the use Of their names was wholly unauthor-
lied, and that they go in for the regular dem
ocratic nominations for that County.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

3 The Argus intimates that the reason
why the Bangor Jeflersonian played the traitor
to the democratic party, was disappointment
in relation to an Office in the Bangor Custom
House. Very likely.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

" Fusion" NO co "A warm debate uc-
Cured al the wing caucus on Monday evening
upon the following resolution offered by Hon
ID. G. Magoun -
ResolUed, That in selecting and supporting
candidates for Congress and the Legislature
We are willing TO cooperate with all who agree
with US on the great principles TO be settled ID
The coming Conflict between Freedom and
Slavery, however they may have been politi
caIly divided.
The straight-out wings were found to be
more than a match for their !" fusion " breth
rem, and the resolution was tabled. The dele.
gates chosen are Of the " straight-out stamp
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

U A new post office has been established
at South Jefferson, Lincoln County, and Mer-
ril Peaslee appointed postmaster.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

81 When you hear the fusionists Dragging
about gain in Iowa, ask them if they have
heard from North Carolina, Virginia and Ar
kansas.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

u We learn by an extra from the Office of
the Free Press, Belfast, that the Democrats
of Waldo have united upon the following tick
ct to be supported at the ensuing election =
For Senators, G Young, Jr., A. Marden, IT.
B. Grose; for County Treasurer, Robert
White; for County Commissioner, David
Norton
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24
The Belfast Journal says :.

The men who have real attachment for the
old democratic party, are every day becoming
more strong and more active. We know Of
many who voted for Morrill, last year, who will
vote for Judge Paris this year. In the sena-
torial and representative districts, measures TO
secure the harmonious action of the party, are
being taken. At this moment we do not doubt
but that majority of the people Of Maine are
attached to the old democratic organization
The whig party are hopelessly divided, and
their organization broken. Let the democracy,
whose history in Maine is so honorable, vigor-
ously rally, and next year will see our worthy
candidate, and the leader of our party in its
earliest times, Hon. ALBION X. PARIS, again
in the chair of state, and the honored official
head of the party in Maine.
The Bangor Democrat represents the re-
union Of the Democracy of Penobscot County
and Congressional District, to be sincere and
complete, with the exception Of few :. fusion
ists," who will follow the Jeffersonian to the
federal camp. The Democracy. everywhere,
will rejoice at this re. union of the Democracy
at this juncture, and will hail it as the harbin-
ger Of a general. consolidation and glorious tri-
umph of the democratic party of the State
In view OF tals novement towards reunion,
the Democrat says 80
The disafec.ion and divisions among the
Wings will enable the Democrats to redeem
this County and Congressional District the
present year, if they improve the favorable OPP
portunity to do it, and act upon the good old
motto, Union-harmony- concessio:.-every-
thing for the cause, nothing for men," 1t is a
pleasure to us to know that Democrats who
have of late years been unnaturally using their
weapons against each other, and allowing their
natural enemies. the Wings, TO profit by it,
and gain easy victories over them. are now dis
posed to put an end to the fratricidal war, and
use their weapons against their common enc
mics.
The Norway Advertiser says
The increasing prospects Of an election of
PARRTs are daily becoming more encouraging.
II we 'ciH, we can elect him by the people.
What say. fellow democrats, shall Mr.. Paris
be our next Governor, or half dozen political
hucksters ::
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

- Our city was enveloped in dense smoke
on Tuesday, and the air seemed as if it had
been heated in an oven.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

GONG AHEAD-h was threatened BY the
wings, free sOlers and others opposed to the
Nebraska bill, that in the new elections for
members of Congress, the people will testify
their adherence Of the bill, by electing anti
Nebraska men. How do they go ahead +!
The election in North Carolina has secured a
gain Of tpo Senator's, Nebraska democrats
without doubt; and Nebraska whig member
Of the House has been chosen in Missouri, to
take the place of Mr. Benton. That is going
ahead backwards
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

The President has appointed Mr.. Baldwin,
Of New Hampshire, formerly of Newport, and
subsequently Of Lowell, Secretary to sign pa
tents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

MAsoNIc.-We learn from the Brunswick
Telegraph that at the annual meeting of Mont
gomery Royal Arch Chapter convened at their
Hall in Brunswick, on Wednesday, 10th inst,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year, and duly installed by Elk Comp.
R. P. Dunlap, G. G. II. P. Of R. A. Chap.
u. s.:
n d
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{" Davis Hatch, Bath. X.
+" Theodore S. M'Lellap, BrnnswIck, D
" Robert Bowker, Brunswick, Treas.
" John Greenleaf, Topsham, Sect'y;
/" Sam'l S. Wing, Brunswick, Y. IL.
+" J. II. Furber, Bath, 7. ,.
!" Willard Hall, Bath, r. A. q.
{" S. S. Wing, Brunsk
i" J. ID. Lincoln. = Prnd. Com.
/" J. Mathews. Bath,
i" ID. Lincoln, Brunswick, Mast 81 Y.
/" ]. r. Haley, Brunswick, Mast. I'd v.
{" B. T. Currier, Bath, Mast. lst V.
/" John Young, Bath, Sentinel.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-24

Judge Bronson persists in his determination
to decline the Democratic nomination tor Gov
ernor of New York.