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Eastern times., 1854-08-31
Destructive Fire in Waldoboro'.

On Friday last, about l o'clock, p. NJ,
fire broke out in the stable near the Groton
House, Which swept the entire village from
Mr. Tibbetts' large furniture store on the
north and east, which was saved, including
every store in the village, and every building
south and west TO the river, and to Capt. II.
Kuhn's, on the south side. Gen. III. Kenne-
dy's new ship, and Capt. J. Cooks bark, both
on the stocks also Mr.. J. Clark's timber on
his yard for large ship. Both Banks, the
Custom House and Post Office were burnt.
Loss must exceed two hundred thousand dol
lars
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

as he does, the respect and confidence of his
fellow-citizens for his high moral character
and deservedness as citizen and friend we
must take hold like men and give him good
vote. The odds against us are large-it
seems as though the greatest mass of federal
ism and other lsms in the State was heaped
up in the Fourth District but let us do our
work like men, and if we cannot gain VIC
tory, let as show a WILL for it,
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

gg- Fires have been raging in the woods to
the west Of this city for the week past, and
large amount Of valuable wood land has been
burned over. On Monday afternoon a fire
was set in the woods in the south part Of the
city, which spread with such rapidity that an
alarm was given, when the iremen and large
number of citizens repaired to the spot, and
succeeded in checking it.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31
Sup. Jud. Court, Sagadahoc Go.
JUSTICE HATHAWAY PRESIDING.


State IS. Adam Adams. Complaint for Vi
olation Of the liquor law-an appeal from de-
csion Of Justice Rogers Of Bowdoin. Mar
cellus c. ~ Sheppard was called by govern
ment, who testified that he purchased liquor
of defendant for the purpose Of complaining Of
him Some tweyes or fifteen witnesses were
introduced 10 impeach the witness, and as
many TO sustain him. The jury were unable
10 agree Baker, Co. Attorney, for State.
Tallman for def.
Same IS. same. For same offence One
Gilpatric was called by government, but he
testified that he never purchased liquor Of deft.
Another witness was called by the Prosecut-
ing officer, to contradict Gilpatric, and he
swore that he had seen witness buy liquor Of
delt. Verdict. not guilty. Baker, Go Atty,
for State. Tallman for deft
John Kelley, administrator, rs Inhabitants
Of Phipsburg. This was an action to recover
the amount Of an order accepted by deft-
Verdict for plff for $l5,O3. Gilbert for plff.
Clap and Baker for delis.
Joseph Names and Tx rs Wm. A. Rog-
ers. Action Of trespass for cutting timber on
premises claimed BY plT Verdict for deft
Gilbert for pfr. Tallman for deft.
Samuel Page and ais. IS Jno. B. Swanton
and al. Petition for review. Verdict for
original plfs. Hubbard for plfs. in review
Tallman for deft
Charles Rogers and al. rs. Timothy Batch
elder. Action on an account. Now on tri-
al. Merrill for pf Gilbert for deft.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

Council Chamber, Augusta, Aug 2S, 1854.
adjourned session Of the Executive Council will
held at the Council Chamber in Augusta, FRIDAY, the
22l day Of ofSeptenber next.
Attest: 4. JACKSON, Sec. Of State.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31
john Hunt, Secretary.

- The most brilliant meteor we ever be-
held. was visible on Friday evening last. at
about o'clock. 1t started in the south, ap-
parently about 10 degrees below the planet
Jupiter and proceeded to The northeast leav-
ing behind it well defined tail 1t appeared
to be about half as large as the moon, and
was Of pale blue color, fringed with red.
The movement at FIRST was slow, but it grad
ually increased in velocity until lost in the
haze that enveloped the eastern horizon. 1t
was visible about minute, and presented
truly magnificent spectacle-such as is sell
dom seen in a lifetime
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for September
contains an unusual amount of interesting
matter. Ii is also beautifully illustrated,
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

3 The body Of Capt McKenney was
found near Phipsburg Centre, Monday. A
jury was called by Coroner Potter, who gave
a verdict of accidental drowning on the Goth
Eastern times., 1854-08-31
For Representative 10 Congress
GEORGE ROGERS.
SAGApAHoc County. .

Clerk Of Coarts-JACOB SMITH.
County AhOrney-HENRY TALLMAN.
County Treasurer-WlLLIAM V. MOSES.
Register of Deeds-NATH'L &. REED.
Co. onnnSsioners-JOHN B. STUART,
ABNER ID. YOUNG,
RUFUS SYLVESTER.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

SAD CATASTROPHE. The Boston papers
give the particulars Of The fall Of two large
stores on Broad Street, in that city, % Tues
day week. One Of them was occupied by
Messrs. HuLneman, Hasen & co. and The other
BY the brothers Lewis, as a preserve and pickle
ing was buried in The ruins, as also two child
ren Of 8 and 10 years Of age. The cause Of
The falling The building is said 10 have been
the crashing and crumbling Of the old partition
wall in the cellar, which divided the two es-
tates The loss is about 100000.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

Troy IN. Y.)-By fire on the 25th inst,
at Troy, three hundred buildings were burned,
and the loss is estimated at million of dol
lars.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

"a We notice one of the Professors of Old
Bowdoin is figuring largely as political
stump orator, in company with the renegade
John J. Perry. When was the :" fusion z
Professorshp endowed
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

FRANKLIN.-The Democracy Of Franklin
County held their convention at PENNINGTON
on Saturday. Hon. Joseph A. Linscot Of
Pennington was nominated for the Senate
This is a capital nomination. Mr.. L., has
been member of the Executive Council and
in that capacity was distinguished for sound,
practical Judgment, untiring industry, excellent
business habits, and great accuracy as an ac-
countant. He would make an able and faith
ful Senator. The Democracy Of Franklin
will unquestionably give him their full and
undivided support.
The nominations Of County officers, 50 far
as we are acquainted with them, are strong
ones.
The convention fully endorsed the course Of
Hon. ]. i. Cutler, Senator from that county
last year.
CUMBERLAND.-At the Democratic Conven-
ton for Cumberland County, held in Var
mouth on Friday last, Hon. Nathan Clifford
vas chosen Chairman, and D. J. DeCreney
Of Portland, aud George Royal, Of Danville,
were chosen Secretaries.
The following ticket was unanimously nom
mated as Senator's Hon. James T. McCobb
Robert Martin, A. B. Thompson, and Nath
S. Litlefeld
Clerk Of Com4s-Robt. A. Bird Of Port
land.
County Commissioner James Thing of
Freeport.
County 7Feaswer.-David Dunn Of Port
land.
rg- The = fusion I convention for Kenne-
bee lately held at Winthrop nominated for the
State Senate, Henry P. Torsey Of Read6eld,
Augustus Sprague of Greene, Isaac NJ
Tucker of Gardiner Mr.. Sprague is also on
the whg ticket. The other two candidates
have been nominated by the fusionists only.
Two more whig candidates for the Senate
condemned for being straght-out wings.
% A late number Of the Tribune has a
paragraph in favor Of Isaac Reed from which
it is conectured that he is considered cdndi-
date for Governor.
TAE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. Po-
tomac, The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Patriot, says that political move
ment is going on there, and in other sections
of the country, having for its object the tho
rough Reorganization Of the Wing party, and
the running Of General Winfield Scott for Pres
ident, and Hon. John Bell for Vice President,
al the election 10 1856 A hopeless task.
yellow FEVER AT New ORLEANs.-At the
time of The latest advices from New Orleans
there were so cases Of yellow lever in the
Charity Hospital and the disease was evident
Iy spreading 1t was estimated that the deaths
from yellow fever during the past week wouiu
average 10 per day. One Of the CITY rhysi-
clans has given it as his opinion that me as
ease il already endemic. In private practice,
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

~ The New York Journal Of Commerce
Of Friday says, in that city there is an active
demand for money, but prime business paper
is selling readily, and there is good deal Of
number Of country banks, mostly outside Of
this state, which are refused in Wall street
Among those which have suspended we learn
Of the Bank Of Carthage, and Droyers' Of Og-
dcnsburg, both in this state, and the Milford
Bank of Delaware.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

~ The editor Of The HalloweI Gazette is
regaling his oIfaclories with box Of excellent
sniff from some Of his friends. Better give up
your Old habits, neighbor, and I" throw the box
aside.'' We don't take.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31
The Maine Law Is IN Danger !

In the lst congressional district, where John
nj. Wood has bought up all manner Of polit-
lcal speculators and presses, The Temperance
Journal makes this announcement -
'' we sag, then, nominate The veriet anti-
Name Lal0 man in the district, and giue as the
dns'oer t'dt he lciE represent Us rightly on the
Sfaua'y issue, and zoe uW go tor him-go for
him l0Hh al our heart =
Thus it may be seen how these supple and
oily CANNON fellows desert their avowed pro-
fessons Of years q when thrift may follow
tawning." We tell our readers that the
Maine law Is in danger from those who have
been 50 INSCRIPTIONS in denouncing every
man who would not follow their devious
courses. Elder Peck will 90 for the veriest
opponent Of the law, even rum-seller, to get
man right on the slavery question So
Morrill, will 90 for Cary, to get a man op-
posed to these horrd wildcats. Democrats
will see through these rascalities, 90 fog
Paris, and elect him.-Belfast Journal
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

FOREIGNERS IN oFFIcE.-Our astute neioh-
Dor Of the Tribune, who is often a day after
the fair, copies stale table of statistics, from
the Portland Advertiser, purportng to show
the number Of natives and foreigners holding
office under the present administration, which
foots up,natives, 24S4; foreigners, 767. This
kind Of Misrepresentation is easily exposed.
The truth, as shown by the & Blue Book " at
Washington, is, there are but four h1ndred
and one adopted citizens holding office, while
the number of natives is three thousand nine
hundred and tleo-a very small number COM
pared TO the foreign population of the country.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

% Hon. Shepard Cary, and Mr.. Wilkin-
son Of Saco, addressed our citizens on Wednes-
day evening last, on the subject of Maine pol
itcs. Cary laid himself out particularly on
the corruptions Of the land office, subject
upon which he seemed remarkably we'll
posted
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

GEoRGETowN-At meeting Of the Demo
Gratis Of Georgetown, held on Tuesday eve
ming, 22d inst, Reuben Oliver was called to
the chair, and John Hunt chosen secretary.
The following gentlemen were chosen dele
gates 10 the County Convention A. /.
Berry, G. Riggs, a. J. Berry.
Moses M. Lehman was unanimously nomi-
mated as the candidate to be supported by the
democrats Of Georgetown, Phipsburg, Arrow
sic and West Bath, for representative TO the
Legislature.
REUBEN OLIVER, Chairman
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

MILITARY VIsIToRs.-The Bangor Light
Infantry, Col John Il. Hodsdon commanding,
will visit our city next week, arriving Tues
day noon They will Be the guests Of the
City Greys, which bespeaks for them grand
reception and pleasant time. The Greys
were handsomely entertained by the Bangore-
ans during their excursion last summer, and
know we'll how to return hospitalities.
The Bangor Light Infantry is spoken Of as
one Of the finest corps in the state.
- A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
X. & r. r. r., was held in Augusta on
Monday last, at which it was determined to
equip the Somerset and Kennebec Road, and
run as far as Kendall's Mills. if satisfactory
arrangement could be made with the directors
of that road. 1t was stated the road would bo
finished to that point by the first Of November.
1t was voted to raise $4,000 by the issue Of
preferred stock for the above purpose, Ito be
offered to the public unless taken up BY the
old stockholders within thirty days.
80 The Brunswick Telegraph has been
discontinued
The Cotton factory and most Of the mills on
the Androscoggin, at Brunswick, have sus-
pended operations for want of water. The
,pater in the river was never known SO low.
The DRoUGHT.- The present existing
drought is more wide spread and more destruc-
tive than any heretofore known in America,
saws the NelC York Tribune. Il extends from
Maine 10 Missouri; il has not only cut of In
dian corn, but potatoes, turniPs, and buck
wheat, and the fall feed for cattle. 10 some
places The poor bruies are starving. Altogeth-
er The prospect is little short Of APPALLING.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

The Cotton factory and most Of the mills on
the Androscoggin, at Brunswick, have sus-
pended operations for want Of water. The
,,,ater in the river was never known SO low.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

BowDoIN CoLLEGE.-We learn from the
Brunswick Telegraph that twenty-three young
men passed successful examination for adj
mission to the Freshman class in Bowdoin
College, on Thursday last, making the num-
ber Of that class nearly fifty, an increase from
last year in the whole number Of students con
nected with the College Of from fifteen 10
twenty.
We also learn that Tutor William a.
Packard has resigned, and that Ephraim G.
Cummings, A. b., and Francis L. Webb, a.
b., have received appointments as Tutors.
LAUNCHED, at Richmond, on Wednesday
last, from the yard of Il. ]. Southard Esq,
fine ship, named Il Wizard King" She is
intended for the freighting business, and will
be commanded by Capt. Cone of New York.
Mr.. Southard has another ship of 1000 tons
nearly e timbered out" which he intends to
have ready for sea early in the coming Au-
tumn. There are also ten other large class
ships and brig now on the stocks at Rich
mond, which will be got off this fall.
Eastern times., 1854-08-31

81 A late number Of the Tribune has a
paragraph in favor Of Isaac Reed from which
it is coniectured that he is considered candi-
date for Governor.
, 1854-10-14

DEa~ WV. McCooL, Esq, is the member
elect from the county of Skamania. He
is said to be man of ability, and a genuine
democrat. In the county of Clark, va
cancy has occurred in the representative
delegation, by the resignation of J. WILLIS,
Esq, whose business affairs call him TO
the States-news of which has reached
him since his election A new election has
been ordered by Acting Governor, c. H..
MAsoN, to take place on tie first Monday
in November, to supply the vacancy.
, 1854-10-14

BRIDGE ACROSS BUDD's INTEr-The
contract for the building of the Bridge
across the east fork of Budd's Inlet-ovCr
the mud flats which divide Olympia from
the main land indicated, has been awarded
by the Sheriff, in pursuance TO the direction
of the county commissioners, to Mr.. j. L..
Perkins, of this place, at $3.50. The
county is made responsible for $500, and u
private subscription has been set ahoat,
which will probably make up the deficiency.
The bridge is 10 be three hundred and
sixty feet in length, by sixteen in width
about one-third Of which will be construc-
ted over piles, and the remainder over sub
stantial bents, with secure mud sills-to
be planked on each side, three feet high,
as banisters, and covered with 2J inch
plank. 1t is TO be constructed feet above
high tide, and to be completed by 25th of
December.
The people, on the cast side Of the bay,
and, in fact, throughout large extent of
country, have long suffered materially, for
the want Of means of communication with
Olympia, over the route where the bridge
promises to be erected, and its completion
will be hailed as great public convent
ence.
, 1854-10-14

appear. to have been -rieYous want OF
knowledge Of tht tol ography OF, the coun-
try 4 dense chapparcl cXisiing---a large
lagoon encountered unexpectedly, around
which a cironit was obliged to lie made
th7 men long distance from their Ship
p.ng--the Russians in command of their
passwords. thus leading them on to certain
, 1854-10-14
lin1n,;grntion 20 ETaslsi..g!om.

Mr.. W. 5. EDEY,, brother of |. y.
Ebcy Of this Territory, arrived here on
SuuGay evening last, from StciacoOm, on
board the Major Tompkins, - to whom We
are indebted for The following information,
rel i've to the immigration recently arrived
an ea Toate for this Territory.
The names Of those who have already
arrived within our borders, with families,
and wagons, stock, &c, in addition to pre-
yiouS accessions, are Messrs. Jacob Ebey,
Harvey II. Jones, A. 5. Yantis, Moses
Kirkland, NJ. Cox, Il. j. Hadley, Henry
Whcatsil, Geo. f. King, two widows of
men who were murdered on Snake river,
( (AIessrs. Lake and Perry Mr.. Knccly,
{. =. Anderson, Chas. Van Wormcr, VIM.
Goodcll, the Messrs. Meckcrs, and families
still behind, but supposed to be on the
western slope of the Cascade mountains,
comprising in all, about twenty Wagons
with families, and about two hundred head
of stock, in cattle, horses, mules, &c.
The immigration for this year into this
Territory, are now all on the western side
of the Cascade Mountains, so that no fur
thcr dread need be entertained by the
friends Of those who had taken their Gepar-
ture from the States for this coast, of their
safe ingrcss. The train in which Mr.. Ebey
was in company, was in the immediate vi
cinity of the outrages perpctrated by the
Snake river Indians, upon portion Of the
immigration, and assisted in paying the
last sad Offices required by death, to the
unfaftunate SictinS of merciless barbarity.
Mr. f.. and some others will probably
take up their residence on Whidby's Island,
Island county. The balance Of the newly
arrived, or at least majority of them, will,
we are informed, take up their residence in
this county.
Health was generally good--grass good,
and slight loss of stock sustained on the
journey.
, 1854-10-14

his course with regard to the occupancy of
the Island of San Juan, ly placing an In
spcctor thereon, meets fully tie approval
ann desire of the government. That In
,pcc;or, Mr. WEBER We ara crcdiLly liz
rorncd, is wlig; why he has been APP
pointed and retained as such, We presume
tie Collector is prepared to explain.
, 1854-10-14
Steam Tonnage in the Sound.


Another proof of the capabilities of the
steamer Maj. Tompkins for her adaptation
to the wants Of our business men and own
ers of vessels, has been given by the Tonnage
of the English ship prince Albert" from
Port Townsend to NisqualIy. The prince
Albert" is an old fashioned built ship of
eight hundred ton burthen, and was towed
by the Maj. Tompkins from her anchorage
at Port Port Townsend to Nisqually, a
distance of over one hundred and ten miles
in sixteen hours and half Running with
the tide aud wind against it--about seven
miles per hour thus showing concusiyely
that whatever she undertakes to do, she can
accomplish
, 1854-10-14

I6r Mr., EDNuNp SYLvEsrER, ofthis place,
returned from visit to the land Of his ma
tivity, (Maine) on Thursday, accompanied
his lady, sister-in-law, and lady Of 7. f..
McElrOy, Esq, of this place, all in fine
health, and looking charmingly.
, 1854-10-14

RsS- We learn from Mr.. II. H. ToBN,
recently returned from San Francisco, sad
whose residence is in King county, this ter
ritory, that the numbering interest is on the
eve of a revival in California.
, 1854-10-14

plS~ Courts in the LIST judicial district
Judge McFadden, .presiding)-have all
been holden. Nothing, we learn, Of espe-
cal interest was presented for hearing.
In the Sd judicial district (Chief Justice
Lander presiding,) the district court COM
menced its regular session in the county
of jefferson on the 9th inst. ~. ~,
, 1854-10-14

FmE.-The Blacksmith-shop Of ]. r.
Jackson, Esq, Aurora, Lewis county.
caught FIRE on Sunday morning last, and
was entirely consumed. Loss about $500
supposed to be the work Of an incen,iary
, 1854-10-14

B1- The weather has been delightful for
the past few weeks, although heavy frOsts,
on few occasions, have accompanied the
clear nights, with which we have been fs-
yored.
, 1854-10-14

ssS- Through SrUAm's Express we are
indebted to Adams & Co., and j. W. Sui
liyan, Esq, Newspaper and Literary De-
pot, San Francisco, for large supply of
California, aud full files of Atlantic city
papers, periodicals, &C.
, 1854-10-14

EfS- Gov. STEVENS left Washington CITY
for this territory, on the goth ult.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-09

LORD ABERpEENs SPEECH IN DEFENCE
OF HIS WAR POLICY.

OF nIS W An EOLfOIs
On June 2sth, very exciting scene was witness
ed in the House of Lords. At o'clock the appear
ance Of the House plainly indicated that the pro-
missed explanation Of Lord Aberdeen was exciting
deep interest There was very large attendance
Of members of the Lower House below the bar and
In the galleries set apart for their reception. The
space before the throne also crowded with visi
ters having the privilege Of admission TO that part
Of the house, and considerable number Of ladies
grsced the galleries above while the places allotted
to strangen" were crowded to inconvenience.
The EARL OF ABERDKN said-My lords, have
taken somewhat unusual course on this occasion but
perhaps your lordships will mot think II altogether
unustiRable or unreasonable that should be desir
Gus OF availing myself Of the earliest opportunity Of
removing misapprehensions which have taken place
and which have led IN consequence, TO great mfarep
resentations Of the observations which addressed
to your ordships in the courss Of the last week MY
lords, / could wish that those who have expressed
an opinion upon the observations In question would
take care 10 read the report Of that speech. have
nothing to retract or to contradict, never
theless I readily admit that from the i'm
perfect manner In which l always address
your lordships, probably there may Be, and nm
doubtedly there is reason for further explanation
and for urther developement Of that which In
tended to address TO the House, with view 70
bring fully and clearly before your lordahlps euch
further devslopemcnf Of my opinions. Ny Ieeds, ]
feel that can do 20 With great ease ana Io<tu
nately, in very short time Otherwise. rcm the in
disPosjticn " the uVpepts | isN sh9Va nat bs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-09

,sespie Inau~ess in Rxsssas Caiesiatso~s-
Iskircitek Born under sH Uniseky Star-bfat-
~ Locssss- The Conference at Bd~sb~E-Ars
Es to Havt Peace or War?-G General Pi0ess
NJ FuibSasring Observation-Disclosures cf ONs
ne Amsricsn Bonerarfss--Moticss Of HIS
|sif 10 Fancs--7bs Pssss-Thaafrss, Re.
|e Mom;tsur OF this morning contains IN intima-
|shst Marshal Psskiewitch, on the 9th instant,
|ved, while making Reconnaissance in the en-
Is q silistria, ball, which, innictins severe
hsion ON his side, has deprived him q The ~ OF
|sx-sbst n consequence, be has been 0qpvsyed