Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-13
tates-Always friendly to united and free


&ates-Always friendly to united and free
people.
8. American Skill and hldustry-Unsur-
passed by the nations of the old world, and
equal to any emergency.
A. The Honest Man--Wherever found,
even with his eye turned on vacancy itself, yet
that eye still beams keenly with the honesty
Of his heart.
5. American Ship BmlderS-The con-
structors of their country's prosperity, and oc-
cupyiDg the foremost rank as artists, phian-
thropists and men. "May their shadows new
er be less.''
6. Agriculture, Commerce aud MdnufaC-
tures-The great elements of our growth and
prosperity. If properly fostered, encouraged
and protected by equal laws, the ultimate
greatness of the nation can neither be estimat-
ed nor imagined.
7. Maine Ships and Ship dSterS-No
ships superior float on the ocean, no naviga-
tors more able or skilful guide them through
its waves.
8. The SkiEM A1iSan-The source of
nations wealth, more valuable than the mines
Of California.
9. The Ships Of Mane-May they ever be
swift-winged messengers to bear the olive
branch of peace to all nations.
10. The Influence of Navigation
"There's not ship that sails the ocean,
But every climate--every soil
Must bring its tribute. great and small,
And help to build its wooden wall.
IL. THE Woodlands Are-By it the broad
oak is laid low, and the tall ship rises from
It's ruins.
IL. The Pine Tree fthe Forest-Grand in
ito lift nd tic IN
the uses of life. A fit emblem of our people
and our State.
Is. The Daughters Of Anaerica-Without
whose affectionate sympathy and approving
smiles. all the rich rewards Of science, art and
enterprise, and even life, would scarcely be
deemed blessing.
A large number Of volunteer sentiments
were then given, ih!erspersed with music.
We are enabled to present the following -.
By the President-The memory of the fair
pinnace, ''Virginia." built on the Kennebec
245 years ago.
He also gave
The President of the first Ship Builders
Convention.
MIR. Geo. w. Bourne, Of Kennebunk, re-
plleQ III Il neat SpeoCu, anu gave
Maine Our noble Ship Of i&ate-Greater
than the Great Republic. May she never be
consumed by the fires of political discord, but
safely launched on the great ocean of progress,
her sails filled with the gentle breezes of
Heaven, may she safely land her passengers
upon that shore where is eternal sunshine and
bliss without end
By Hon. b. G. Bailey. The Ship Builders
of Mnne-Give them plenty Of air, and they
never will decay.
By Mr.. Rideout The Pine Tree Stale
With its motto, ''Dirigo'-I direct May
this Convention give direction to the CONNER
cial world.
Mr.. Rufus Soule, of Freeport, hoped the
present generation of ship builders would
profit by the history of the past.
By Mr.. Elphalet Greedy, of Frankfort
The Young Ladies Of Maine-They are
knocking the ''shores'' from under the hearts
Of the young Ship Builders Of Maine.
By Mr. Huston, of Damariscotta. The
Cffy of Bah-The emporium of Maine for
ship building, but Damariscotta is after her.
BY Mr. Schuyler. of New York. Ship
Builders Of Mainc-Noted for enterprise and
skill throughout the United States. May their
labor be amply compensated.
BY Freeman Clark, Esq. The moral de-
sign Of 6usineSs-Not the acquisition Of prop
erty merely, but of truth, rectitude and virtue
BY Hon. F. II. Morse. The Sons Of
Mmne-The absent Sons Of Maine, on the
sea or on the land.
By Mr.. Chamberlain, of Bristol. The Ship
Builders Of Mainc-They have by energy OBJ
tanned wealth, by their generosity, fame.
May the young profit by their example.
BY Mr.. Rideout-The Maine Lar.
BY Mr.. Il. ]. Southland, OF Richmond
The Ship of &dte-With a keel of Anglo
Saxon courage, a cut water of Yankee enter
prise, rudder of nautical sentiment, and a
true American at her helm, she will weather
the Northers and Southers Of our coast, and
the storms of the other Continent.
The Mirror man would have responded to a
sentiment given to the press, but the poor fell
low was too full for aaterance. The last we
saw of him, he was tying the napkins togeth-
er, probably TO hang dull care.