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Fire at Steep Falls.
To Editors Eastern Argus

To Editors Eastern Argus.
The notice OF the Ere NJ Steep Falls, pub
lshed in your last tri.weekly, is very imper,
feet. Tie ere was in Lmington, York
County, instead OF Standish Cumberland
County. The property destroyed, was q
double saw mill, two large buildings occupied
for manufacturing boxes, heading. shingles.
laths, &c., including nil the machinery.
building occupied in the second stony for
manufacturing table Cutlery. the lower
story occupied for manufacturing backs for
looking. glasses, and pictures, pumps, &c.v
The machinery in this building was valuable,
including considerable quantity OF lumber,
heading, &c.-Notbing was saved.
The principal sufferers are Tobias Lord,
Jabcz Hobson and Stephen w. Wood sew
ernl otbors suffered loss, comparatively
small. The valuable machinery Tor manu-,
featuring table cutlery, principally belonged
TO Robinson & Kimball. Tho whole loss Is
estimated from $4,000 to $4,000, which Is
severely felt, inasmuch as It has thrown out
of employment many poor laboring men
the proceeds Of their daily labor being their
only means Of support. The case should
call forth the sympathies, II nothing more.
Of The friends OF. the distressed. II has cast
. gloom over our linlc enterprisins village
No Insurance. ~ Il. NJ.
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Gbs arniuu aua suarnal.
GOVERNOR CRosBY's MESSAGE.

Governor Crosby's Message, which is
published on our frs, page, like every thing
OF the kind, which CONES from the Cover
ror's pen, is highly finished document,
and tho views which are set foIth there are
sound and patriotic. Like everything else
which occurs this year relating 10 the al
fairs Of our State government, always ex'
cep,ing the doings Of the immortal seven,
before The opinion of tho Supreme Court
was received, the Message seems 10 afford
very general satisfaction. There is, how
ever, this dis,inclion--some OF the matters
which have ,rarspired nj Augusta have
given sol, of satisfaction, not so much
from any merit in themselves, as from other
considerations. This Message stands on
mich better ground. Its intrinsic merits
furnish lis bes, claim for public approval
we bespeak FOR il an attentive perusal.
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LEADING IN MEETING"

The new converts 10 whigseTy, at An
gus,a, appear TO DO getting along FAST
They have already began 10 lead in meeting
and TO assume the direction OF matters il
the whig church. Especially anxious iC
lead off are the late democratic Senator:
and Representatives from this County
They not only 90 the whole figure Of vot-
Ing for wings, but assist in making the
lille arrangements that sometimes pre-
coed voting. A little instance Of their
seal is worth relating. Previous to the
holding OF he joint convention for the
election Of councillors, the old wings OF
The Legislature net in caucus and nomi.
mated seven "clear." wings for the office OF
eounseliors, each Ferson nominated hav.
ing been selected by the whig delegation
within the respective counsellor districts,
and The choice of such delegation being
confirmed and adopted by general caucus.
The delegation from this district, which is
composed OF the Counties Of York and
Cumberland, nominated, after consultation
together, unanimously, Oliver Dow, Esq,
Of Buxton, and their choice was unana-
mously, confirmed by the general eau.
Gus. Not woid OF objection was rails
ell against him, and he was regard.
cd by all, as a mos, suitable man for the
office. lie was known 10 be well qualified,
and the clcanest soy, Of wing, having
always supported whig nominations with
becoming zeal aud honesty.
The "new converts" however, thought
they would Try their power in "lcading in
mce,ing,n and headed by Senator Hayes,
made an arrangement with some dozen
wings, which defeated Mr.. Dow and elect
cd, by one vote, Gideon Tucker, Esq, OF
Saco, an out and out anlicoaliiion whig, 10
the office. This successful attempt al
leading off in meeting, "lhe new con
verls" regard Is the brightest piece o
political finessing which has taken place a
Augusta. We regard it as pretty vel
done ourselves, but ths "new converts
must not be surpIized, if The anti,cOalitiOr
notions, Of Counsellor Tucker, should he
accep, the office, which we may be per
united 10 doubt, considering that he alwayt
eschews coalitions, should press rather har,
agains, any fayorite projects which the!
have TO carry forward through the hop'
Of Governor Croshy's aid.
We understand that the "new converts
objected TO Mr.. Dow on account OF hi
temperance principles. Rather singular OF
lection, we confess, 10 come from men VIII
had aided in eleciing Main Law viii
Governor. Hon. Thomas s. Pullen, {
Dover, who was also the nominee Of III
wing caucus, was defeated by the "ne'
converts on similar grounds.
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HON. WILLIAM P. FEssENDEN.

The election Of Hon. WIN. p. Fessenden,
by our Legislature, 10 the United States Sen
ale, is the browning nc, over which all true
Wings, and true men in The State, may re-
joice. The well known ability OF Mr.. les
sender, his high character as man, and
the soundness OF his view, on questions In
volvins human, as well as constitutional
rights, and the circumstances under winch
his election took place, makes the event one
of deep significance. 1t is a result which
gives 10 his friends, and no man has warmer
ones, and no man is more deserving oil
friends, unalloyed pleasure, and 1t will be
also hailed with deep qualification by the
Wings throughout The State. And not only
by them, but also by sincere, ,rue-hear'ed
Wings in every section of our county,
Mr.. Fessenten is no, only an able man, but
he is also true man. He will ever be
found true 10 the great principles OF freedom,
aud true to The political principles oil The
parry which has his support. Name VIII
have in him representative OF whom she
may be proud, and with him her great i'll
leres,s will always be secure. His ability
and experience rs n legislator, united with
his irreproachable character, will give him
a position Of influence in the National Leg
isla,urc of no ordinary nature. Hewill &C.
cupy no subordinate place, but will al once
take rank with The mos, influential and wis
est of our Statesmen. The Legislature OF
our State have done themselves credi, in
elec,ing him 10 the high Office, and he will
never disgrace The place which he is 10 &C.
cupy. We consider his selection as most
fortunate one, aud coming rs il does at
time when an aiiemp, is being made 10
,rample upon the grea, principles OF free
dom, timely one.
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WHAT THEY EXPECT TO GAIN The re-
peal Of the Missouri compromise, and the
introduction of slavery to Nebraska, is not
the only advantage which the plottcrs of
the measure expect to gain by 1.-THE
Washington correspondent of the New York
journal of Commerce, who warmly supports
the Nebraska bill, thus foreshadows THAR
purposes and their hopes
Ii is objected to the Nebraska bill that
it will establish principle of extensive up.
plication, and will invoke the application Of
she same provisions TO Oregon and Washing
ton. Ccrtainiyh ,oiH. That IS its main
object, The principle was established. in
1850 (; now il will be established in 1854.
Next year il will be declared that the ordi-
nance OF 1887 is imperative, and that the
slavery restriction in the Oregon Bill,
which Mr.. Polk unhcsitatingly signed, is
superseded.
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pILsBURY DEFUNCT.

1t is a matter for profound qualification
and 10Y that Albert Pilsbury has been dc
icated for governor Of the State. The on
OF and virtue Of Maine, its morality anC
Intelligence are so far indicated. Ii is de
monsira,ed now that Maine will not trans
fer q man from the demijOhn to the guber
material chair. That candidates from the
taproom will have leave to remain there un'
disturbed, and parties are taught the same
lesson by tho same iato. The moral benefit
Of this fact cannot be estimated.
And for this result the State ia prominent
ly indebted to Arson Z. MORRILL,. He threw
himself into the breach, received the full
force of the storm, and now has the salts
faction Of seeing his Efforts crowned with
success. HO asked nothing beyond what is
attained-he asked nothing more for him
self though willing to stand where bis
friends placed him. No one but himself
knows the pressure he has resisted and
the history OF the State cannot show high
or example Of integrity in public man than
no has exhibited. Such integrity will meet
rs reward,
And Il Is proud fact to the Free Democ-
racy that it was ready and essential means
TO this result so far as possible without sac
ri6cing its great objects. Its value 10 the
State is strongly demonstrated.
We copy the above from the Portland
Inquirer for the purpose OF expressing our
convictions Of its entire correctness. The
wings Of the State are indebted to the dis
intercstedness and masnanimity Of the Nor,
rill Democrats and tho Free Democracy for
every advantage which they have gained
The wings in the Legislature were largely
10 minority. Without the aid Of the Nor
rill mon and the Free Democrats, they could
have neither elected wing speaker, put
wings into the Senate, chosen wing Gov
ernor, whig councillors, or United States
Senator. They have, rs we know, for the
good Of the State, and from the dictates oil
the highest patriotism generously yielded
their support to the wings, aud wings would
DO ungratoful ifthey did not choeridly award
to them the mead Of justice which is their
due. There has bean no bargain and sale,
no coalition for the disposal of Offices, moth
Ing douo for q consideration, as we under.
stand matters, but simply union of Of
feciive forces to produce results which were
regarded as important to DO obtained, for
the highest social, moral aud political vel
hre Of tho State.
Mos. fully do we agree In what the In'
salrer says In regard to the conduct and
motives Of Mr.. Morrill,, We know that he
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FROM EUROPE.

New York, Feb. 9.-The steamship Pa
cilic, from Liverpool. on Wednesday the
Goth ul,., arrived al three o'clock this after,
noon.
The steamship Africa arrived at Liver.
pool, on the evening OF The I'd.
The ship Antarctic had arrived on, with
The rescued passengers Of the steamer San
Francisco.
The splendid new emisran, ship Tayleur,
from Liverpool, 10Th, for Melbourne, Aus.
tralia, struck sunken rock in Dublin Bay
and 400 lives were lost.
No official reply is received from the
Car of Pussia, relative 10 the Eastern ques.
ton.
There is no abatement in actual hosiili.
ties, and the preparations for war continued,
bu, no further battles are reported either OH
the Danube or in Asia.
The allied fleets were last seen steering
for Ba,oum, with fair wind. The Rus.
sian fleets are also at sea.
Military movements continue along the
Danube, but no further battles reported.
The English people seeing The immi.
nence Of war; appear TO have made up Their
minds 10 the necessity, and quietly accept
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NOMINATIONS ny TIE GovERYoR.-7ues
day, FEB. l4h~G Geo. c. Ge,chell, North
Arson, Land Agent, in place OF Arson +,
Morrill,, resigned.
Oliver J. Fernald, Thorn aston, Chaplain
OF State Prison.
York County, Nathaniel G. Marshall
York, Sheriff.
Francis Bacon, Buxton, Register of Pro
bate.
Cumberland Seward NJ. Baker, Wind
ham, Sheriff.
Aaron B. Holden, Casco, Register OF Pro-
bate.
Haneotk.- Arthur +. Drinkwaer, Els.
worth, Register OF Probate.
Washington COunfy.-Wm. h. Smith,
Machias, Register Of Probate.
Oxford C0tnfy.-Alirc,l ID. White, Buck.
field, Sheriff
VIM. w. Virgin, Norway, Register OF
Probate.
Somerset.-Sias w. Turner, Skowhegan
Sheriff.
Penobseot.- Francis w. Hill, Exeter,
Sheriff.
Henry P. Haynes, Bangor, Register OF
Probate.
JTado- Daniel Putnam, Belfast, Sheriff.
Rohan p. Field, Belfast, Register OF Pro-
bate.
Franklin Couniy.-John Trask, New
Sharon, Sheriff.
Benjamin Simpson, Pennington, Regis
ter Of Probate.
Aroosiook County.-Zenas p. Wentworth,
Hou:on, Register of Probate.
James Keegan, Van Buren, Plantation,
County Commissioner.
Geo. 5. Mulliken, is nominated Judge Of
the Municipal Court in Augusta.
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NEBRASKA IN THE U. s. SESATE.-Mr.
Chase made in the Senate, last Friday, a
most powerful reply 10 the sophisiic plea OF
Mr.. Douglas in favor Of admitting Slavery
into Nebraska. He thoroughly exposed the
novelty Of the plan of repeating The Mis-.
souri, Compromise, and proved conclusively
,ha, the arguments Of Mr.. Douglas were
only of recent invention and were unknown
even to him so late rs the cath OF January
last, but that all his ideas and all The no
tons OF the Democratic party and the South.
ern party leaders were. until then, utterly
foreign to such scheme The historical
argument of Mr.. Douglas was assailed
with equal cogcncy. We do not remember
speech of greater logical ability and com.
paciness, than this, nor one Of more dig.
nifed and weighiy style. It's effect in
setting right the convictions of the public,
and lending strength 10 the anlagonism ex.
cited BY this nefarious plot, cannot but be
great and lasiing.-7n5une
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ton he had chosen. The prediction has
been verified, il he had been either less
sagacious, or less resolule. The Pilsbury
Democracy would have achieved com.
pleie triumph. But Mr.. Morrill, they could
neither coax, cheat or bride, and he infused
his own spirit into his supporters.
He is no, a man 10 pu, his hand 10 The
plough aud look back. When he assumed
his position, he did it with the full know
ledge of all the abuse and vilupera,ion
which would be poured out upon him, and
the trials 10 which il would subject him.
He has borne himself throughout the whole
contest in a manner which entities him TO-
and we trust will secure for him, the warm
gratitude OF the great majority Of the peo
pie OF this State, without distinction oI
pa;iy.-Kenaebee Journal.
The VOICE OF MAINE. The election
OF YIN. Pitt Fessenden 10 The United States
Senate is no, 10 be regarded as merely a
triumph of the Wing party Of Maine, nor
yet as simple defeat OF local faction IN
the democratic party, by the opposing ele.
mems. II is far more. Ii is the voice oil
Maine-of democratic Maine-agains, the
nelarious attempt now making TO tas'en
slavery upon The free territory OF the Union.
II is The verdict Of the people, declared by
The mouth Of their representatives, AGAINST
THE REPEAL OF THE Missouri COMPROMISE.
The men who have elected VIM. Pit, Fes-
sender, and the parties represented by those
men, are united and firm against that re.
peal. And their emphatic protest has been
uttered in tones no, 10 be mistaken. They
have sent TO the United States Senate, al
this momenious period, The man Of all 9TH
ers who will best represent their views upon
this great and vital queslion-an able. ener.
ge,ic and eloquent defender Of the rights Of
frcedom-one who has been tried in the
furnace of temptation, and whom no bland
ishmcnis of power can swerve rom Inc
path OF duty. He ras "wan,ed" at Wash
ing,on, and has been sent.
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The Eastern Journal a, Biddeford has
been merged into the Saco Union-,he for.
mer was neutral and the latter is abolition
whig.-B0ngor Democrat.
In connection with the publication OF The
foregoing paragraph we return 10 our co.
,emporaries Throughout, the State our sin.
cere thanks for their expression Of sympa.
rhy in the pecuniary misfortune which has
overiakcn us, and which was The procuring
cause Of the arrangement referred 10 by the
Democrat for the future publication OF our
paper. Their conduct is what we had rea.
son 10 expec, from courteous, high minded
men. Oblvious OF political disputes aud
party bitterness, they have, in view of a
misfortune OF no light Importance 10 our,
selves, and those who lean on us for sup,
port, spoke Of our loss IN terms of regret,
and in accents OF kindness. The Bangor
Democrat alone forms the exception, aud
with mcanness Of spirit, which, we trust
70: hrmanity's sake is seldom 10 be found,
makes our misfortune, or the results OF il,
the cause Of an unworthy fling 10 subserve
political purposes, and stimulate prejudice
against our paper. 1t is poor business,
bu, one which is eminently BETTING pa.
per, which, not content with viewing with
satisfaction the uplined hash OF the Slave
Driver in the States where the peculiar III
S,iiuiion now exists, seeks 10 enlarge the
circle OF It's operations, and glOais with an
insane JOY over tho prospect there is Of
making Slavery permanent, institution,
and Slave owning a permanent business in
a territory now free fiom their curses.
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n-Mrs swisbelm NJ The s,,p,J,v VI.

~Mrs. Swishelm OF the Saturday Wis.
iior, pitches ip,o Scion Robinson's " Hot
Conn., with great vigor. She says: -
For God and humaniiy's sake, Mr..
Robinson, II you have any more such folks
in New York, do moi tell anybody. Turn
youI attention 10 the children, for such men
and women are not worth saving, even il
they could be saved. Take care Of the
next generation, and lei his Satanic Males.
~ have this one, for he has the title deeds
now, already signed, sealed and delivered,
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asked. or expected nothing beyond the de-
feat of Mr.. Pilsbury. His friends naturally
desired that this should be placed beyond
the reach Of question, and they had right
to expect fion the wings such legislative
action as would place Mr.. Pilsbury beyond
the possibility ofan election. In placing Mr..
MorrilFS name upon the ticket with Cover.
nor CrQsby's, and sending them to tho Sem
ate, the wings simply discharged duty
which was obligatory upon them, and which
they could not have evaded without bein.
unjust to themselves, and unCaithful to the
moral welfare Of the Senate.
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Nc There was a very respeciable allend.

D There was very respectable attend
ance Of the citizens Of Saco and BNideford, at
Beethoven Hall, on Monday evening last, TO
consult in regard 10 further action for the re.
moyal of the courts from Alfred 10 Saco, or
Biddeford. An adjourned meeting for the
further consideration of the subject is 10 be
held this Friday evening, at Cults Hall,
Saco.
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nI The social Festival at Central Hall,
on Tuesday evening, by Tho Ladies Of the
Universalisi Society, was largely attended
lover a thousand is estimated 10 have been
there. An agreeable entertainment wus
enjoyed,
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And VIM. Pitt Fessenden was declared
elected in both branches a U. S. Senator for
six years from the 4th OF March last.
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&c To some men !, is Indispensable TO
be worth money, for without il, they are
worth nothing,
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Election of U. S. Senator. .

Agrceably to assignment the Legislature
balloted for U. S. Senator on Friday last
with the following result in each branch:
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a cold and constant temperament,
Nnt ruicEan.l ;,,,. -. o,.,;o,, sn,

A cold and constant temperament,
MOI qulckened into ardent action soon,
Nor prompt iorpe,iy enterprise, but bold,
Fierce when need is, and capable of all things.
He will take his stand in the national
councils, by The side of SEWARD, aud o
WAsHnuRN, aud The lew who are. IN spite
of all obliquy, pursuing hopeful and hon
es, line of duty, pointing the country 10
wise and noble progress, experimenting Inc
high destiny OF The American people, anu
holding, however others may WAIVER and ial-
Ter, an undying faith in the Republic. With
these men Mr.. FEssESDEN will stand. Que
hundred guns, ms We write, are firing in
honor OF his election. 1t is honest and not
misused powder.
D The election of Mr.. Fessendcn, fol-
lowing as il has done, that OF a wing
Governor and Council is n triumph almost
unexamplcd in The history OF The Wing
party OF this State. 1t has been accom-.
plished, however, with the aid and assistance
Of faithful allies, who have given TO us
their votes freely, and without claim oil re-
ward.
or Mr.. Morrill, himself we shall have
occasion 10 speak more particularly here.
after. We know him well-and more
honest, fearless, aud Independent man can.
no, be found in the State. We venlured TO
predict ut an early stage OF the contest, that
whatever others might do, Arson p. Nor.
rill would never "back out" OF The posi-.
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THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY.
INTERESTING coRRrsroypEscE.

The following instructive private letters
of .Jony VAN BpREy and Ex-senator CLEMENS
having been made public by the parties, we
do not hesitate to transfer them to our
coluu. ms :-Ner York Tribune.
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o. 1t appears that the leaders Of the ma
chine Democracy in Ohio are about us incon.
sistent as the leaders in this State. Dr.
Olds is a candidate Of the Nebraska Demo.
cracy of the 18th district of Ohio. Here are
extracts from two letters written by him on
their respective dates:
No. !. WASHINGTON, March 4, 1854.
IL admit the Nebraska bill is
an unfortunate affair fer the Democracy OF
the North. 1t may be changed SO that can
vote for it. E. Il. OLDS."
mo. 9. WAsHScroK, May 26. 1854
at is now morally certain
that the Nebraska bill will pass. / am in a
position TO ass favor for friend How
would you like Judgeship! This is a pri-
vate matter between you and |. and no one
need be the wiser. T.. ID. OLDS."
The Ohio State Journal says in common,
consistent Democrats, how do you like the
picture! He was ain position to ask ia.
vor for friend" was he! Sold his princi.
Piles for mess Of pottage! A man with q
price may be fit representative for Slaves
but not for Freemen.
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~ We occasionally hear from the speak
ings Of the Congressional candidates, and
rumor says that Col. Miller uses very
rough curry comb, and takes the hide off ni
old sorrel ut every contest. They say the
old gentleman kicks occasionally, bat the
Col. don't mind that much, but continues the
skinning operation.-[ Princeton Clarion.
Is it possible! Who told the Clarion that
news? We had the idea that these gentle.
men did not treat each other as horses, but
as gentlemen. They certainly did not try
to curry each other down here, and we don't
think Col. Miller would dare give "old sorrel''
un excuse for kicking. He proved here that
his kicking powers are immense, and we
would warn all political hosilers to keep
away from his heels.
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List Of Appeiutmeuts.

We are indebted to Rev. Mr.. Hill for a
copy of the appointments made by the An
nual Conference of the Nj. E. Church. sitting
at New lbany. AS Dir. Hill made out this
list fof US himself, we presume it is entirely
correct. We have already published the
first days proceedings of the Conference,
and to-day give an abstract of the second
days " ork. 1t will be perceived that Rev.
C. B. Davidson continues at the Locust
street church, and Rev. c. F. Mason at the
Ingle street church. Mr.. w. +. Harne is
stationed in the Lamasco City Miss.