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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Ordered, That the Hon. RICHARD d. RICE,
one of the Justices Of the Supreme Judicial
Court, be requested 10 communicate, to the
Senate, at the earliest convenient time. his
opinion In full upon The questions prop0unded
70 the Justices ofthe Supreme Judicial Court
by the House Of Representatives, Jan. Is,
1854, and especially upon those portions Of the
answers Of majority of said Justices which
did DOT receive his concurrence; and copy
Of this order, signed by the President and Sec
retarY Of the Senate, be communicated forth
with 10 the said Justice. W
rsl'he select committee on Senatorial votes
made report in full The report declares
that our fellow citizen, Elisha Clark, Esq, is
elected in the Lincoln district, which no doubt
affords him considerable relief and declares
seventeen vacancies, naming the, constitutional
candidates in the several districts
A message was ordered TO be sent 10 the
House, proposing a convention of the two hous-
es in the Representatives Hall, on, Tuesday,
at u NJ, for The purpose Of filling said vacan-
ces.
The convention met on Tuesday, and made
choice of the following: ...t
Democrats-Berry, McCobb, Hazen, Har-
rlman, Prince, Hubbard, Torrey and Young.
Whigs-Farwell, Tucker, Lowell, Starks,
Crehore, West, Spofard, Gould and Davis.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02
Confirmation of Collector Redfeld.

Mr.. Redfeld, the successor of Mr. Bron-
son as Collector of New York, was confirmed
in the Senate, Goth, by vote of Mirty.tfre to
eight. The eight nays were southern wings.
This confirmation shows the weakness of
the influence arrayed against the administra-
tion-that it is absolutely powerless. It also
shows that the administration of President
Pierce will be as well supported by Congress
as that of any democratic President since the
days Of Jefferson. Can any better or stronger
be asked!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

" The Boston Post says, on the opinion
Of the Judges in the Legislature pickle, ''this
opinion, is against the position that there
is no senate, and thus rebukes the assumption
Of power by the house in calling for the SEN
ate's election returns 2, it recognizes the
senate to be an independent body, without
whose concurrence no vacancies can be filed
3, it states that it would be ld,efaA for both
branches to fill one or more vacancies without
acting on the others THIS Is precisely The
ground zee hare been defending ~ nr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02
Senator DOUGLAS.

Senator Douglas letter to Gov. Matterson,
of Illinois, on the proposition to rely upon ton
mage duties for the improvement Of our rivers
and harbors, is an important document. He
is of the opinion that burdens would be less
under the system referred TO in the President s
Message, than by appropriations from the
Federal treasury. The Washington Union
says the letter of Judge Douglas appears at a
fortunate time to aid in giving direction to the
Investigations which the question will under
60 throughout the country. 1t is prepared
SO much clearness. trankness, and ability, that
it may safely go forth as pioneer argument
that will Withstand any assault that may be
made against it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Fun! Mr.. MALONE RAYMOND, the cele-
brated humorist, and illustrator of Irish life
and manners, is to give our citizens rare en-
tertainment Thursday evening, at the City
Hall. The Montreal Pilot gives Mr.. r. the
following fattering notice -o7 ft
&C 1t is long since we attended Lecture
which passed off with such briliancy as that
Of Mr.. Malone Raymond. He is the complete
impersonatidn Of the genius, wit, humor, and
fun-loving character Of his countrymen.-
Alike irresistible in his lively and in his pa
thetic descriptions, he entrances and carries
away with him his audience, whose admira-
ton and delight are evinced in turns by roars
Of laughter, by shouts of appreciation, or by
the still more unequivocal language of silent
EMOTION f-s-.-.f ..-.r. tyr. .-f
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

"a The Eastern Journal, published in Bid
deford, is to be verged in the Saco Union,
Lewis 0. Cowan having purchased the former
establishment. The Journal, under the edito-
rial management Of Mr.. French, has been one
of the most readable local papers in the State.
Success to him wherever he goes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

20 The ladies connected with the Univer-
salist Society in this city held a levee at the
City Hall on Thursday evening last. The
tables were loaded with good things, to which
the large company present did ample justice.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

~ Jabez Upham, of Liberty, whose arrest
for dealing in counterfeit money, was men
toned in this paper a few weeks since, has
been tried at Belfast and convicted Excep-
tions have been filed to the ruling OF the court,
which will be heard by the full bench
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

AT Auburn, on the morning Of Tuesday,
the oath ult. the thermometer indicated 81
degrees below 0 at Norway, %; Dover, ~
H., Is; Hallowell, 30; Turner, 30. On
Sunday morning last, in Saco, the mercury
indicated 81 degrees below O
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The steamer Charity, the second of the
Portland Line, was to sail from Liverpool for
Portland on the 18th Of January. Wonder if
her arrival will shake up the Pcrtlanders as
the Sarah Sands did.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Some Of the up-river papers say the devil,
to speak in plain terms, has appeared on the
railroad up that way. Shouldn't wonder.
There is vast amount Of material for him to
work upon along the main line. g-.i tlE
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The British Parliament elects no Chaplain !:
in the House of Commons, the Speakers own
Chaplain, always Of the Episcopal Church.
reads prayers, and the Junior Bishop performs
the same service in the House Of Lords.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

POCKET PIcKED---W ednesday ,, afternoon,
while in the vicinity of South Market street,
Boston, Mr.. F. S. Richards, of Hallowell Me-,
had his pocket picked Of wallet containing
$50 in bills On the Northern Bank, Hallowell
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The railroad company have proposed to dis
continue the second mail and passenger train;
at least, notification to that effect was Is
sued. But as the train runs as usual, we trust
the proposed change will not take place 1t
will not prove very satisfactory to the commu-
nifty on the Kennebec to have the second mail
from Boston take lodgings in Portland for the
night, when an hours time will bring II to
this CITY, and two hours carry il to Augusta.
We do not believe the p. NJ General favors
such backward progress in mail facilities.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Rev. VIM Jay, of Bath, Eng, long and "a !
vorably known to the christian world, died
Dec. 9th, aged IS years. Mr.. jaw COM
menced preaching at the age of l6 wears.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

ASTRONOMY. Our citizens will be pleased
to learn that Rev. MOSES SPRINGER is about
to commence course of lectures on this in
teresting subject at the City Hall. He has
recently obtained at great expense, new and
beautiful apparatus, which will add much to
the interest of his lectures. He has on sever
al occasions lectured to full houses here, and
we bespeak for him cordial reception on this
occasion.
Mr.. Springer will introduce at the. close
some amusing diagrams to please little folks.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The Pcwterers Company in London, hold
an estate on condition that they shall, out Of
its rents, PrOride faggOts for the burning Of
heretics hU00 r r-.F
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

There are now fourteen boys in the State
Reform School, The Superintendent, Mr..
Lincoln, engages in the business Of their
reformation with heart entirely devoted to
the work fH M-Niai H p H-pAl
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Notwithstanding the severe cold weather,
our harbor is still open and almost entirely
free from ice.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02
@. w. RrDEour, P. M.
Bowdoin Centre, Jan. 28th, 1854.

II Elihu Burritt, Esq, delivered an inter-
esting lecture in this city Tuesday evening,
Oath ult., on the subject Of Ocean Penny Post
age. The following resolutions, offered by
Hon. f. Il. Morse, were unanimously adopted
by the meeting at the close -
Whereas, the present rates Of Ocean Postage
is avery exhorbitant and injurious tax upon the
commercial and friendly correspondence be-
tween the United States and foreign countries.
impeding business, cramping the intercourse
of social affections, the diffusion of knowledge,
and the extension of the political and religious
influence of our institutions among the nations
Of the earth and whereas the present postal
charges on letters crossing the Sea are spec
ial and oppressive burden upon the millions Of
the population of this country who were born
in Europe, aggravating their separation from
the homes and friends of their youth, and fre-
quently making it final and complete by clos
ing the channels Of their correspondence
Therefore,
ResolUed: as the opinion Of the citizens Of
Bath here assembled, that the Congress of the
United States ought to adopt early and efficient
measures for reducing the present rates of
ocean postage to the uniform charge of Two
Cents for the mere transportation of a single
letter from any port of the United States 10
any port beyond the Sea, at which the Ameri-
can Mail steamers may regularly touch ".
ReSolred: That the foregoing preamble and
Resolutions be signed by the chairman and
secretary of this meeting, and copy sent to
each of the Senators in Congress from this
State and to the Representative from this Con
gressiOnal District.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

I" NEUTRALs IN New HAMPSHIRE The
Portsmouth Gazette is showing up a " neu-
trail" paper in New Hampshire, the Exeter
NaCs Letter. The Gazette says :-
The News Letter is owned by wings, edited
by whig Office holder and controlled by the
leaders Of the wing party, and its continual
support Of wing measures is perfectly natural
and consistent. We find no fault with this
1t is the wolf in sleeps clothing Satan
quoting scripture 10 subserve his own dishon-
est purposes, that we would warn our friends
to beware of. We believe the course of the
News Letter is too transparent to deceive any
sensible Democrat
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The sleighing never was better in this sec
ton than now.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Rev. DIR. Tefft, formerly Of this State, and
late President Of Genesee College, n. Y, has
resigned his position in that institution on ac-
count of failing health.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

p The allegation Of the lying New York
Herald, that Gen. Pierce in l848, wrote let
tiers in favor Of the Buffalo platform, has been
met by challenge to produce such letters,
and an authorized denial ~ the very persons
named in the Herald as having knowledge of
the letters.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

81 Rev. |. G. Knowlton has accepted an
Invitation to settle with the Universalist So
ciety in Oldtown
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02
Religions Items.

- We are glad to learn that Rev. M. w.
Willis, of the Summer St. (Unitarian) church.
has SO far recovered his health as to be able to
resume his pastoral labors. we learn that
Mr.. w. has received an unanimous call from
the Unitarian church in Nashua, N. H., to
become its pastor.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Rev. VIM. III. Smaller, of BrOokliDe, Mass,
has been invited 10 the pastoral charge Of the
Federal St. Baptist church in Portland he
has been pastor OF a church in the former
place seventeen years.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The Nequasset Lake Ice Company are now
reapng rich harvest. Their large houses
are being filled with ice Of about eighteen
inches in thickness, and very solid. We
learn that their orders are already more than
they can supply, and that during the coming
season they will make more extensive ar
engagements.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

~ Rev. Robert S. Hitchcock, late Of East
boston, has been called to the Fifth Presby-
terrain church of Baltimore. a
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

A revival of religion has occurred in tho
Kentucky State Prison. On Christmas day,
seven were baptized in pool, within the pris-
on walls, by a Baptist clergyman.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Tho Gospel Banner says the Universalist
Society at Gardiner, is one Of the wealthiest
societies in this State, of that denomination.
1t pays the salary of its pastor in advance, and
gives him more than it agreed to
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

+" lions Advocate Of last week contains
several revival notices, in which the baptism
of more than 100 persons is reported in ad-
dition to which, it states that in PASSPORT,
religious interest mas prevailed in the Baptist
church during the whole of last year Nine
ty-nlne have been baptized, and I22 have
been added to the church. Of these, 90 were
heads Of families, and Al were members ofthe
Sunday School. t.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Collections were taken up in the Winter
St. church last Sabbath, and in the Central
the Sabbath previous, in aid Of the American
Board Of Commissioners for Foreign Mis-
sions. 80 were raised in the former,
and $685. 90 in the latter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Rev. J. Cummings, native of Maine, and
now pastor of Bromfeld St. church, Boston,
has been elected Professor in the Methodist
General Biblical Institute at Concord. N. III.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02


On Saturday, in the Senate,a message was
received from The House : informing THE
SENATE that the House isy organized by the
election.of Noah Smith, as Speaker, and John
]. Perry as CLERK. Thus, after a waste of
three weeks time, the House sent The first re-
spectful message 10 the Senate WI unfI9s.4s
In the House, Mr. Morrell, Of Augusta, de-
livered an able and cutting speech upon the un
constitutional and inconsistent position, the
House has maintained quoting reely from
the remarks Of Mr.. Fessenden, wherein he de-
MED the existence of the Senate, and claimed
for the House the power Of filling the vacan-
cies just as if there were no Senate The
consequence was, Mr. Fessenden retorled in a
blackguard speech, just as Mr. Morrel ex-
pected, defending his original position. and
abusing The Supreme Court for overthrowine
It, He said Of the opinion of the Judges 49,
at is the law to-day, but it was not yester
day." ale acceded neither to the law nor TO
the democracy Of the court. The democracy
OF the court was on par with lis law, and lis
law was on par. with its democracy" This
language of insult made transparent one fact,
and that was that Mr. .Fessenden considered
himself hit little harder by the opinion Of the
court than any other man in the House.. Mr..
Morrell's solid arguments and keen thrusts
made such hutlerins among the leading coall-
lion spirits, that lhey sent off the message to
tile Senate alluded 10 above, giving infurma-
ton Of The organization of the House, in The
same desperation with which a drowning man
would seiza,a plank. . IVY lsa Ivy svsH
The Senaiea on Monday, went in:oathe cleo
tion ofoficers. MF.sCuller resigned as. Presi-
dent pro )tem., and MIR. Moore of York, was
elected permanent President William Traf-
ton, the man with whom Noah Smith. Jr.,
Esq, had'not the honor of an acquaintance,
was elected Secretary; Joshua W. Water
house, Messenger; Nicholas J. Thomas, As
Sls'apt Messenger, and Rev. John II. Ingra-
ham, Chaplain r ,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The Georgia and Alabama Conferences Of
of the M. E. church, South, have contributed
during the last year $39, 900 for missionary
purposes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

About 600 conversions are reported, in the
"Christian Advocate and Journal Of the 26th
ult. a"na
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

The Orthodox Congregationalists in New
England number 1877 churches; / $50 minis
tiers; and l64 600 members. The additions
during the last year were 1904.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

POSTAGE ENVELOPES. The stamps Of
postage envelopes, issued by order Of the
United States government, are sometimes cut
out of the envelopes and put upon other letters
to prepay postage. This is unlawful, and
need only be mentioned, as such use of these
stamps is forbidden, and they are never re-
ceived in payment for postage, BY postmasters.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

COLD IN BosToN. The Post of Monday
says the harbor Sunday morning was skinned
over, though not hard enough to offer any
great opposition to the passage of water craft.
The docks and flats were frozen quite firmly.
1t was on all hands admitted to be pretty cold.
Two prominent politicians came nigh freezing
to death on Washington street in an interest
ing debate on the Nebraska bill. "'iadf
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

To PosTMAsTERS AND MAIL AGENTS.
&rS: AS quite portion of the maiable
matter addressed to this office fails to arrive
in due time, | would state for your Informal
ton, that all communications to and from this
Office must pass through the post office at
Bowdoinham village.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

Last Sunday and Monday mornings were as
cold as Greenland. What never froze before,
CONCEALED then and cavities and corners sup
posed proof against frost, opened doors to the
ice king. Reports from. localities in the Ken
nebec valley, vary in fixing upon the precise
degree to which the mercury ran down. In
some localities the cold is quoted at Is, others
25, and others still at 33 degrees, below zero
Some of the thermometers were not long
enough to guage the cold-ah, it was dreary
and pitiless weather to the children of poverty,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-02

My concurrence extends to the answers to
questions 1913 and 10 the first intcrrogatory
Of question 4, and to such part Of the opinion
as gives less than a majority full power to do all
necessary acts to complete the Senatorial board,
but not to the full extent Of powers indicated
in the opinion. Il JOHN APPLETON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-04-05
THE INVASION OF SONORA.

The San Francisco Herald gives an account
of Walker and his confedera,es, much more
encouraging to their success than anything we
have received from other quarters. The Herald
of March l, SAYS:
cit appears by the late news from Lower
California, that the expeditonsts are in no
wise disconnected by the news of the govern
ments intention 10 take sides against them -
The United States sloop of-war Portsmouth
hes Oft the harbor of TODD Santos, her guns
commanding the adobe fort of the adventurers,
but OF course makes no effort to Interfere with
them as long as they remain foreign soil.
She will effectually prevent, however, the lend
ing OF any reinforcement coming By sea
We learn that Walkers force had been re-
duced by dcsertion and easulles 10 about 80
electives On the 9TH, he received reinforce
ment of so men, and on the 9Th, rs men were
met on their way to camp from San Diago. In
addition to these, it is said his ranks were being
swelied by deserters from the whalers on the
coast, and by twenty from the Portsmouth her
self. He has now from $50 to 400 men--a
larger force than he has at any time had under
his command. He has at last broken up his
camp at Fort McKIbben, and is marching, some
of our correspondents say, upon Altar, in the
State OF Sonora. This, however, we have rea-
son to believe is incorrect II is known that
populations from the rancheros residing as far
as two hundred miles south Of Ensenada, had
visited the camp and made overtures to the
commander. The result of the conference was
an order TO march on San Tomas, where con-
vention, composed of Americans and Califor-
mans, woul! assemble to adopt bill of rights
and constitution. 1t would appear from this,
the expeditionlsts have no idea of quitting their
safe quarters in the Pennsular for some time.
They can maintain themselves for an indefinite
period where they are, especially if they are
ountenanced by portion of the people, against
any force the Mexican government can bring
against them. The only danger they have TO
fear is, that inaction will breed discomfort and
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-04-05

UTAH TERRITORY. The territorial legisla-
ture met on the 18th of December, when Cover
nor Brigham Yourg transmitted his annual
message. The following are extracts from
it:
"The emigration to this Territory has been
Notwithstanding, it is estimated, to
about ten thousand souls. OF these portion
are from the northern European States and the
British isles-a very fair division TO Utah of the
annual foreign immigration to the States when
we consider her far inland position.
"Judaing the future by the present and past
unparalleled prosper'yls dawning upon Us as
people. Health and contentr,ent universally
prevail, ard the mountain breezcs and cooling
streams bring vigorous strength and action
Natures wilderness is fast receding before The
scythe, the sickle. and the plough, and her
swarthy children keep company with the noun
tain game, or ietre with the buffalo OF The arid
and extended plain, to make way. to give place,
for the pale face the citizen who inhabits houses
and cultivates the ground. Although far dis-
tant from the channels of The trade and commerce
OF the world, and, moreover, Isolated in great
degree from the influence of her society, yet it
is rich inheritance which has been extended
unto Us, and which Undue time will, it rightly
improved, add brilliant to the constellation of
nations, illuminating the northern hemisphere
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-04-05
GEN. DODGE KILLED BY HISI
FRIENDS.

BY the suicidal course pursued by some OF
the leading and prominent friends Of Gen.
Dodge, he Is in danger of being defeated next
winter. A large portion Of the rank and file of
the Democracy OF this State are in reality OPP
posed to the Nebraska Swindle. They are con-
scientious in their opposition but how is their
opp0sitlon treated by some OF Gen. Dodge's
fr.ends' Why, they called ..wooIIy heads, =
and "abolitionists. Now we know OF men
who are as good democ. ats ever voted-who
are democrats from principle, and not for .spols,
who nave been called by these names in order
20 scare them into the support OF Douglass
scheme. But the effect OF this black-guard has
been 70 arouse their opposition to greater
degree than ever, and it this stupid aud foolish
course j. kept up by ths Generate friends, they
viii temporarily ALLEVIATE from their support
every democrat who is worth having PERSON.
ally, q most Of GU. readers know, we claim to
be Just % good dem csas any other man
dare be, and We should be glad to see General
Dodge elected, fnot on account OF his voting
for ths Nebraska bill,) but on accoun, OF his
general advocacy OF important democratic
measures, such as the Homestead bill, etc. =
Bu. If, while some Of Mr.. Dodge ,ruest, best
friends are laborlny to increase The number OF
his supporters, there are others, who occupy the
petition Ut leaders, who are blackgnarding
democrats into position Of host,issy, the con-
sequences must rrst On their heads. We are
oofFy that the general has such msnagers.-.
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