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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

A gentleman away off in Arkansas, who
had been stopping at cross roads country
tavern about two weeks, writes TO friend
about the manner in which "hotel affairs
are conducted. He says:
The regulations of the house are written
in bold, round hand, and tackled on to the
door of each bedroom. The rules are rigid,y
enforced, and the slightest deviation is mel
with the penalty. Here they are:
|. Gentlemen will black their boots be-
fore leaving their rooms, or they will not be
admitted to table without an extra charge
of bit meal.
2. Gentlemen going to bed with their boots
on will be fined quarter for the frs. offense,
four bits for the second, and turned out and
sued for their board for the third--the land
lord holding on to the plunder.
3. No person allowed to call twice for the
same dish without paying an extra bit.
4. Gentlemen not on hand at meal times
cannot come to the table without paying an
extra bit.
5. Any gentleman found going to, the la
dies rooms will be fined five dollars, and
perhaps turned out, if the case is aggravating
6. All travellers are expected to treat be-
fore leaving the house--the landlord holding
on to the plunder until he comes out.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

Twenty-one guns were fired in Cleveland
over the election of 81 anti-Nebraska mem
beTs Of congress from Ohio.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

r. R. Sloan, of Sandusky, has been requi-
red to pay $4,000 fox 3fugitive slaves escaped.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

1t is said that one of the questions asked
of a candidate for initiation into the society
of Know Nothings is as follows;
Will you do. your utmost on all occa-
sions to renew and perpetuate the potato rot,
in order to keep the Irish out of the country ?"
The candidate, if admitted, must respond
81 will"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

NATIVE WINEs.--The region about Gin
cinnati has become famous for the superior
quality and quantity of the native wines
produced there, principally from the Cataw-
ba grape. A brief description of the process
of wine manufa cture, as carried on in that
vicinity, although not new to all, will be of
interest to many.
The vines are planted, about 2400 to the
acre, trained upon stakes, and kept closely
trimmed in order that they may bear the
more abundantly. The grapes are gathered
when fully ripe, and are crushed in cider
mill The crushed grapes are dgnifed with
the appellation of cheese, and the juice which
has been pressed from them is called must.
About three gallons of juice may be obtain
ed from bushel Of grapes. The juice, after
being crushed from the grape, is conveyed
into large receiving tub, and is then stored
away in clean casks.
The must is sometimes subjected to sec
ond and even third pressure but the juice
which is thus obtained is of an inferior kind,
and is not used in the manufacture of the
best quality of wines. The casks into which
the wine is poured are filled up within five
or six inches of the bung, which is put in
loosely. In three weeks the fermentation
ceases, and the casks are then filled to the
top and tightened. The casks in which the
wine ia stored are sometimes of sufficient
dimensions to hold from 500 to 1000 gallons.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-04

TRUE FEMALE NoBILITY.-The woman,
poor and homely clad as she may be, who
balances her income and expendture-who
tolls unrepiningly among her we'll trained
children, and presents them, morning and
evening, in rosy health and cheerfulness, as
offerings of love to her husband-and seeks
the improvement of their minds, rather than
the adornment of their bodies-is the most
exalted Of her sex. Before her shall the
proudest dame bow her jewelled head, for
the bliss of happy heart dwells with her
forever.
If there is one prospect more dear to the
soul of man than another, it is that of meet
ing at the door his smiling wife and group
Uf happy children. How it stirs up the
tired blood of an exhausted man, when he
hears the patter Of many feet on the stairs
when young voices mix in glad confusion,
and the youngest springs to his arms with
mirthful shout.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
The Staggering Young Man,

There is style Of department much affect
ed by some young men in this day, which
may be called the staggering style. They
appear to be on marvellously good terms with
themselves, are given TO loud and vehement
tones, inflated and hyperbolical language,
seasoned highly with oaths and imprecations.
They are forward in the expression of their
opinions, impatient eff contradiction, and great
ly wanting in reverence for things divine and
human. They are 1ashy in their style of
dress, are conspicuous for jewelry and walk
ing sticks; great frequenters of the bar-room.
circus, and race-course, and disposed to pride
themselves on being men of honor. In all
these respects their department is Just the OPP
posite of sobrety. Ii such men only knew
the estimation in which they are held by
those whose opinions are of any value. it
might be TO them profitable lesson. Moth
ing is more creditable to young man than =
modest department, a simple style Of dress.
an unpretending dialect, and temperate habits.
True merit is always modest and retiring, not
loud and arrogant, not boastful and pompous
not fond of display and noise. A man who
desires a good reputation with the sensible
part Of the community, does not dress like q
harlequin, smoke like Turk, swear like q
pirate, and carry as many pistols about him a:
brigand. He is not a street brawler, nor
bully, a patron Of the dram-shop and saloon
but sober-speaking, sober-dressing, sober
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
Grass Seed.
MaSnn,S ExcnISinr

ND Cranes Patent Compound Soap and Brett's Chem
- cal Erasive Soap, excellent article, for sale by
March q. 40 M. GANNETT.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
For the Eastern Times.
" School is Done. .

THE School is done , the clock has licked his rounds,
The day of study's DER the books closed.
The wearied, restless scholars glad rush out,
And, save a few, who in the sunlights glow,
Still Iinger by the we-worn school-house door,
And merry gossip DER the days events,
Laugh this, and sympathize with that,
And laughing hasten to the village green,
To play away the fading hours Of day.
The School is done" The term has rolled away,
The task reviewed, and now complete laid by,
The scholars pack their books, and smile content,
On this side viewing the by-gone hours Of school,
On that vacations airy castles bright.
And as they wind their well known pathway home,
Though golden pleasures beckon them away,
Yet deep in thought, they feel an unknown charm,
And " cast one longing, lingering took behind"
The "School is done" Now school-boy life is DER,
The hours of youth, how quick they've flown away,
Yet like the mountain stream, though weak at first,
Then strengthening muc through the vale it flows,
Soon bursts it forth, and now river grand,
TASTES OH to mingle in the ocean vast 3
50 gaining knowledge the hours rolled by
The youth goes forth to practice it in life.
The ''school is done" Yea this great earthly school,
Life's golden sunlight fadeth in the west,
The clock of Time has licked his wanton rounds,
The book is closed the task, the toll laid by.
50 Sdwe forth into higher life,
A life Eternal, ever more to last,
Aud there the lessons which this earth has taught,
Which have toied and suffered much to learn.
We bring to use and reap the fruits thereof
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

To KEEP BIRDS FROM PICKING FRUIT.-As
the season is coming on for the depredations
of birds, beg to report my experience of last
year, when | saved my currants and gooseber-
rics by winding colored worsted around and
across my bushes and my cherries by hang
ing up several pieces of tin with strong thread
in the different trees, two pieces being hung
near enough together to clash with the wind
which sound, with the bright reflection of the
tin in the sun, certainly frightened them
away and had my share Of fruit, which
the preceding year was obliged to relinquish
to them.-Agr. Gd2.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
Carpets versus Blankets.

There is town up in New Hampshire.
where SO little is known of the appliances OF
modern days, that throughout the village I'M
til the debut of Rev. Mr. NJ, who had
just moved in from Massachusetts, there was
not carpeted room. OF this the minister was
not aware or perhaps he would have hesitated
at the idea Of indulging in such an unwonted
article Of luxury.
One day young farmer, having occasion to
visit the minister, was shown by the minister IS
daughter into the best ROOM
When the minister came down to see him
he found him sitting on chair on the door
sill, with his legs extended out into the entry.
Amazed and somewhat puzzled at this IN
expected sight, Mr. NJ. asked him why he did
not 60 into the parlor.
'O,' said he, I ,ras afraid Of spiin' your
blanket By trcading on it,
His amazement may be imagined when in
formed that the blanket was a permanent
fixture of the room, and was kept for the very
purpose of being trOdden on.
This anecdote, which may appear little
like exaggeration, is, the reader may be as
sured, perfectly true.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
Greatest Discovery Of the Age.

FARMERS, Families and others can purchase Remedy
il equal to DR. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINAMENT, for
Dyscntery Coc Group, Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat
Tooache, Sea Sickness Cuts Burns Swelngs Bruises,
Old Sores, Headache Mosquito Bites Pains in the Limbs,
Chest, Back. etc.
If does not give relief the money will be refunded all
that is asked fair trial. and use it according to the d
rections.
1t is an English Remedy, and was used by William Nv
late King Of England, and certified by him, for
rheumatism when everything else had failed.
Over 10,000000 bottles have been sold in the United
States without single failure, and many have stated that
they would not be without lift $40 per bottle In
of Group, it is certain as it is applied.
1t Cholera when first taken, in few hours Dysen-
terry in half an hour. Toothache in five minutes 1t is per-
ectly innocent to take internally, and is recommended
by the most eminent physicians in the United States
Price % ana 50 cents.
Dr. Tobias could fill dozen Newspapers with certificates
and letters relating to the wonderful cures accomplished by
his Lnment but considers warrantng it sufficient any
person who does not obtain relief need not pay for it.
DR.. Tobias has put up a HORSE LINAMENT in pint
bottles, which is warranted cheaper and better than any
other for Choic Scratches Old Sores, Calls, Swelings
Cuts, Bruises, etc.
Price 50 cents Dr. robas's Office 20 Greenwich street,
New York.
For sale in Bath by A. G. PAGE, and N. X. ELLIS
WORTH 1y31
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Sailors, their Subordination and DISPOSE
ton to Mischief.

Sailors, their Subordination and DISPOSE
ton to Mischief.
The following story was told at one Of the
anniversary meetings at n. York
Merchants complain of scarcity of sailors
and their growing INSTRUMENTATION on ship
board, and consider the laws regulating the
discipline of seamen in the merchant service
altogether defective and by far too lax. As
an instance of the danger to which ships and
their cargoes are exposed from the reckless
conduct of seamen, the following statement
was made 1T appears that the Kate Hooper,
valued at about $75, 0O0 and with a cargo al
SO worth about 1000 more was lying in
Hampton Roads, Norfolk, bound for Liver
pool, when her crew deserted, but were pur-
sued and carried back on board the ship. The
said seamen while the ship was riding at
anchor during gale, took cold chisel, and
nearly severed the chain cable, which had they
succeeded in doing, the vessel and cargo
would probably have gone on shore, and pos
sibly have been lost. Finding they could not
finish their job before daylight they wrapped
an oil sail-cloth around the cut link. The
ship hoisted anchor, and sailed for Liverpool.
On reaching that port the old cable was
thrown into the hold, and new chain cable
purchased A new crew was shipped, and
and the vessel returned to New York, when
on hauling out the old chain for sale, and re-
yoovipr the naddinr nf sail cloth IL was fund
for the first time, that it had been almost
severed in the manner stated. Had the Kate
Hooper been overtaken by storm in tie Chan
mel before making Liverpool, and cast anchor,
the probability is that both ship and cargo with
the lives on board would have been lost.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
GBr Sflnse.
A Sunbeam at Sea.
BY JE NNIE.


Out on the ocean-wave-afar from land
Afar from those dear friends whose words / crave,
Who bless my cherished home--sad and alone,
stand upon the deck--each angry wave,
swelIed by the tempest-wind, lifts high in air
The quivering ship-dark grows the sky, as DER
It's cloudy face steals evening shades. But now
As sinks the slow in the west, and more
subdued, the chilly falling autumn rain,
Sobs through the twilight dim THE storm is hushed
The fitfu blast retres-the sails are still
Camer the waves, that DER our bark have rushed
kRoD the storm will cease though long and drcar,
Has beating rain, and blast severe, held sway
For now the clouds do break a sunbeam, dear
As hope to the despairing, crowns the day
My heart leaps up to meet the welcome beam,
Bright fancy paints the scene when storms are DER;
greet it with a strange and springingjoy,
IT'S very beautiful-this twilight hour
Those parted clouds-that bright and glorious beam
These waters, wild, flooded with golden light
So wildering all, it seenieth like dream.
But now the sinks lower in the west
Where clouds are piled vOluptuously around
Glowing with tracery Of rainbow hues.
Calm and serene the hour-there sound,
Save the low murmur Of the heaving sea,
Cool blows the breeze-fast sinks the sun to rest,
Fading, still fadng," is the last clear ray
That falls along the sea, and gilds the
That sunbeam's smile-though tempests hover near,
Though clouds do gather dark along the sky,
Still whispers hope, and seemeth even like
His cheering voice. Be not afraid, tits I"
IT'S thus, along the dreary ofiife,
Where waves, sin-tainted, do unceasng roll;
When tempests come we look above the Strife
Where "whte-winged" Hope, is reckoning the SOUL
What though His hand dash at times,
The waters cold, of grief? what though we fall
" Foot-sore and weary I" in the rugged path
OF life ? yet lie whe notes the " sparrow's fall"
Looks ever down to earth with plying eye
Nor wind, nor wave can 90 beyond his will;
He breaks the cloud that gathers DER the sky,
And Gains the mental storm with Peace be still :"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
Nebraska Bill---0pinion of a Maine Dem
ocrat.

ocrat.
The Democratic Advocate publishes an ex-
tract from business letter just received from
distinguished democrat of this State, now
absent. He was present in Washington dur
ing the debate on the Nebraska Bill, and also
at the final vote in the u. S. Senate, where
every democratic senator with the exception
Of three voted in favor Of the Nebraska bill -
"The passage of the Nebraska bill was a
great and decisive victory for the administra-
ton. 1t was fought at every inch of its pro-
gress, by the most powerful combination of
wings, democrats and abolitionists, have seen
without avail. was not among those who
favored the measure at first, as matter OF
political policy, although it was founded on
sound republican principle. But | believe
now, that, as the question would have to be
agitated at some future time, it was better that
it has been grappled with, and settled at this
early day. Before another Presidetial cleo
ton, the people will have had opportunity to
examine the question calmly and deliberately,
anu VIII DOCoAlC COllflHCCu lldI ~ ICSIo Ol tllO
first principles upon which all republican gov
ernments are based the rights and capacity Of
the people to gouer,a themselves, Independently Of
any guardianship ,chdteUer.
Suppose you were to get up an association
of thousand men in Cumberland or in An
droscoggin county, for the purpose of going to
Nebraska, and settling there, and making
state-and you and your associates were TO be
asked, whether you preferred to put yourselves
under the pupilage and guardianship of the
American congress, and be governed by such
laws as they might deign to give you-or to
make your O,Gn laws-and govern your domes-
tic affairs by your Olon legislature-what would
be the unanimous response!
Would you not be as intelligent, honest,
and capable in territory as in state! Do
not, in fact, the most intelligent and enterpri-
sing portions of the citizens of an old state
usually emigrate to a new territory!
Upon examining this matter as the people
will do when the abolition storm shall have
subsidized, they will see that the principle of
the bill is right, and they will applaud the
foresight Of Douglas in discerning, and his
gallantry and fairness in carrying it out. A
truer democrat than Senator Douglas is not to
be found in the Union.
Very truly, yours &C."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

M Iss JULIA M. TALLMAN, will give lessons on the
w Piano Forte and Organ.
Bath, Nov. 1858.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Stoves
LARGE assortment of Cooking Parlor and Store Stoves
n Of the most approved patterns selling by the sub
scribers at GREATLY REDUCED prices
Also, constantly hand, Coal Holds, Shoves Sifters,
Stove Funnel Sad Irons, Tin aud Copper Ware every
description, and all other articles usually kept III Hard
store. MITCHELL Il LOW.
Bath, June 10, 1858. 80
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

EASTERN METHOD OF MEASURING Tine
In some parts of the East, people measure
time by the length Of their shadow. Conse-
qnently, if you ask man what time Of day it
is, he will stand erect in the sun and measure
his shadow. Thus the workmen long earnest
ly for the shadow to quit their work. We
find written in the seventh chapter Of Job,
AS a servant earnestly desireth his shadow.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

A gentleman having occasion to call upon a
physician the other day, stopped at the door
and rang the bell. The summons was
answered by an Irish servant girl, Of whom he
inquired if the doctor was ia. mo- was
his lady in!' Yes Was she engaged =
The girl looked al him for moment, and a
curious expression rested on her features as
she replied Indade, sir, she's already mar
ried =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

A writer remarks our greatest glory is,
not in never falling, but in rising every time
we fall We acknowledge the truth of that,
and saw an instance of it the other day a
fellow tumbling down in the street, at every
other rod, but rising always again, with the
buoyancy Of genuine greatness-Everybody
acknowledged he was glorious -drunk!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

ever heard Of is that contained in an old car
feature, which represents Old Nick carrying an
old miser down to his regions, and while on
the way the gripus is making propositions to
his majesty to supply him with coal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

GT The will of Mrs. James Wilson, of
Sieubenvile, Ohio, has been broken, thus Civ
ing her relatives property to the amount of
1914, 900. She had bequeathed it to the For
eign and Home Missionary Societies Of the
Presbyterian church. The will was contested
on the ground that she was not of sound mind
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

ONE OF THE HINTs.-A schoo-boy, lately,
who thought his pocket-money came rather
seldom, thus addressed his father: Please,
papa tell me ii the words E pluribus unum
are still on our quarter dollars!' 'Of course
they are, yon stupid boy said papa; but why
do you ask thal!' Because replied young
Hopeful, it is now such long time since
had one, that | almost forgot
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

BLIND TEETH in horses, if let alone,
cause the animal to 60 blind. Hence the
name. They should be broken out as soon as
discovered. One hand should hold the ami
mails jaws apart, while another with nail
punch, or something of the kind, and ham,
mer, accomplishes the work.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
NOR SEES
COMPOUND SYRUP OF
YELLOW EbOCEA ROOT.

prepared from the best Roots and Herbs Of the Maeria
Melica, and has gained unrvaed reputation for the
following effects viz:
Regulating and Strengthening the Liver and
Digestive Organs, and Cleansing the
Stomach and Bowels,
and thus CURING all Bilious Diseases, Liver Complaints,
Dyspepsia Indigestion Cosveness Piles, headache, Fever
and Ague Jaundce, Nausea Loss OF Appetite, &c, and
causing the food to nourish and support every part
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
EEg a EHRv

LLwho want AXES Of the real COLLINS Co make should
"a be particular to notice the stamps there various
counterfes and limitations stamped Collins, and labelled
the United States manufacture. They made in
different parts Of the country by various aXc-makers and
generally of very inferior quality. The genuine Collins
axes which have acquired such extensive rautaon
are invariably stamped COLLINS X GO. HARTFORD"
and each has printed label with my signature. 1t is
than TWENTY-FIVE since commenced the
business with the stamp Of ''COlns Hartford and
do not know Of any other aXe-maker by the If Collins
in the United States. SAM. W. COLLINS.
August, 1858. 1y10
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

A GENTLE HINT.-'Why don't you get
married !! said young lady, the other day, to
a bachelor friend. have been trying for
the last ten years to find some one who would
be silly enough TO have me-, was the reply
Il guess you haven't been up our way was
the insinuating rejoirder.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22
Music Lessons.

Hams, Lard.
MESS PORK Cheese Dried Apples and Flour for sale BY
wi March II. 40 NJ H. GANNETT
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Young man you are wanted. A young
woman wants you. Don't forget her. No
matter if you are poor Don't wait to be rich
If you do, ten to one if you are fit to be mar
ried at all, to anybody that's fit to be married.
Marry while you are young, and struggle up
together.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Mr.. S. Spooner, proprietor Of Boydell's
illustrations of Shakespeare has recovered
$4,000 damages, in suit against John M.
Daniel. Charge at Turin, who, as editor Of
the Richmond Examiner, pronounced the il
Illustrations humbug and imposition.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Douglas Jerrold says that AS old mother
Eve created the necessity Of wearing the use
ful garment called shirt BY the sons of Adam,
therefore it is but right for her daughters to
wash them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Pa said little seven year old fellow,
Il guess our Ralph is good Christian.
How so, my boyp Why, pa, just read in
the Bible, that the wicked shall not live out
half their days, and Ralph says that he has
lived out ever since he was little boy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Coal.

DEST assnrlmeni in Bath. nj
Id Sepi9o T.. n. G. MARSTO]
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Il would not marry an eastern man, if had
to live an old maid all my life,' exclaimed a
country lass. Why not 2 demanded her as
tonished companion. Because every paper
you pick up contains an account of the failure
of the eastern mails
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-22

Prepare yourself for the world, as the ath-
leta used TO do for their exercises oil your
mind and your manners, to give them the nee
essary supleness and hexibility strength alone
will not do.