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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

HAVE We ANY STRAIGHT OUT Wines
AMONG Usl That is a question we would
raise, and it Is one which has no slight bear
ing upon matters and things at present. We
are quite well aware that straight-out whig-
gerry before and after election are two entirely
different thngs-bm zoe do not knOlc int some
isolate individuals styling themselves such may
e1iSt IN regions remote, of ,Uh0m aUe haze not
heard. There is, to be sure, paper published
at Bangor, which professed that creed at Its
commencement; but, as we can CLEAN nothing
from il as to the present status of Its party,
we are left as much in the dark as ever we
did hear some one of bilious temperament de-
clare, on election eve, that they were going
to get up party of straight-outs-bu then
others swore they would go over to the wild
cats. What we wish to know, then, is wheth-
er they got up that party, or whether they
have gone over! Can anybody tell us !-Iri-
bune.
To understand the above in its full signif-
cancy, it is necessary to know something OF
the political character of the Tribune. The
paper was started as wing organ for LIN
coin county, and has fought valiantly for the
party. In the last presidential canvass, to
have doubted its fidelity to the wing party,
would have been deemed insulting. Under
the Fillmore administration, the paper was its
steady supporter. A few extracts from the
columns of the Tribune during that admins
tra,ion, by the side of the extract above, would
present as strong an instance of ground and
lofty tumblng as could be found anywhere.
Then, you would have supposed the salvation
of the country depended upon the wing party
the party Of Clay, Webster and other wor-
thies. One Of It's darling measures, the tariff
for protection, was the morning song and the
evening lullaby of the Tribune for years.
What tiers of figures graced its columns in
support of a whig tariff. What an elaborate
and finished speech was made at Brunswick,
in the Tontine Hall, some two years ago, by
one of the Tribune writers, in favor of wing
principles and against ''Young America and
"loco focoism" in general What rage
did our contemporary get into on a certain 4th
of July, at laudation of democratic Gov
ernor on account of the Maine law
Dul uHcS HdfO CHdHg0u. IH0 1EIDun0
now acknowledges its former hypocrisy, the
absolute worthlessness of its former political
creed, by tauntingIy remarking that some in
dividuaIs styling themselves WINGS, may exist
somewhere, but in regions so remote as not to
be heard Of! How has the pure gold become
dim Alas, alas, for the wing party. De-
serted by its friends, and derided even, how is
Webster's dying declaration verified The
Wing Party has ceased to erist. The Tribune
has gone over to the abolitonists and the en-
emies of the Constitution. It now fellowships
Garrison, Wiley, Hale, and courts the favor
ofevery wave of political frenzy that rises. The
consequence is, the labor of fighting the whig
party is taken off cur hands. The doctrines of
that once honorable party are buried with it,
and the wings of Bath weekly enjoy the novel
spectacle Of Witnessing the Tribune dancing
Orer the grare!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

for about two hundred and twenty in all.
while it is estimated that not more than half
Of that number were saved"
Our informants say that neither of them
heard either the bell tolled or the steam whistle
used, previous to the collision, notwithstand-
ing the denseness of the fog. Both, however,
were below at the time, and it is the opinion
of those most conversant with the management
Of the ship that these precautions were not
neglected
" After the boat reached the rescuing vessel
they were all taken on board except Mr..
Burns, and Mr.. Dorian. who pulled for the
raft and took off the survivor, who stated that
he had counted seventy-two men and women
on the raft, who had all become exhausted
from the intense cold and died, and SO be-
numbed were his own fingers, that E30, 900
which had been handed him by dying pas
senger, that they could not hold it any longer,
and in the act of taking him from the raft, the
money fell from his hand.
Another survivor informs us that he saw
the ship go down with Capt. Luce still at his
post"
The Vesta arrived at St. Johns, N. b., on
the 3Oth September She is a merchant screw
steamer, and was bound from St. Peters to
Granville She was steering in dense fog,
about 8 knots an hour, when she struck the
Arctic. One man was killed, and several
others were injured by the collision.
Two boats were launched, the first of which
sunk, and the second was taken possession Of
by two Of the crew and several of the passen-
gers against the orders of the Captain. They
were never seen more. The bulkhead of the
forecastle was not started, and the fore part of
the steamer being lightened by throwing
freight overheard, the next two days were
consumed in securing the break, when the
steamer run to ST. Johns.
The Vesta had on board lat passengers,
and a crew of so men-of whom Is were lost
Three of the Arctic's boats not yet heard
from they were Life Boats and probably
have been picked up by some vessel.
The vessels which were sent by the boats,
returned on Tuesday without having gained
the slightest intelligence Of either the Arctic
or her boats.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
a + R &C 4 "a M ALTON


uOAio thanksgiving and Praise.
Another year. crowned with mercy and
goodness from on high. is rapidly approaching
its termination. Success far beyond our de-
serts has attended our various business enter
prses,-the labors Of seed time have reaned
their reward in the fruits Of harvest. H. nasti-
lence which has desolated 80 MANY homes ~
other lands, has not visited us,-we are still n
the enjoyment of civil and religious liberty, and
peace reigns throughout our widespread bOr-
ders.
Every passing day Of the passing year has
furnished abundant occasion for individual
gratitude to God for blessings conferred, yet in
view Of His great goodness and sparing mercy
towards US as people it becomes us to unite
our lips and hearts in rendering to Him our
annual tribute of thanksgiving and praise.
Go. therefore, with advice Of the Executive
Council, appoint Thursday, the hiytieth day Of
November nezt, to be observed throughout this
State as day Of Public Thanksgiving and
Praise to Almighty God for the many blessings
He has bestowed on as and invite the peo-
pie to observe the day thus set apart in the
manner haIlowed by time honored usage
GIvEN'at the Council Chamber, at Augusta,
this twenty-ninth day of September, in
the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty -four, and in
the year of the independence Of these
United States the seventy ninth
WILLIAM @. CROSBY.
By THE GOVERNOR
ALDEN JACKSON, Secretary of State.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19
eastern Gimes.
BATH, OCTOBER 10, 1854.
Elections.

In the recent elections III Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and Indiana, the opposition, combining
all the sns of the day, and all the "fusion'i
elements, have achieved temporary success.
In the Congressional Districts, the democrats
have heretofore generally elected by small
plurality vote. In the recent elections, the
fusion Of all parties against the democrats has
given them an advantage. But after all, the
opposition gain but members of Congress in
Pennsylvania, and the democrats 1. Pollock
is elected Governor. Henry S. Mott, demo-
crat, has between %, 900 and &c, 900 majority
in the city, and is elected canal commissioner
by an incalculable vote
Judge Black, democrat, is doubtless re-
elected to the supreme bench.
The wings and know nothings seem to have
lost largely in Philadelphia. Three months
ago, Conrad was chosen mayor by over 5000
majority, and now Pollock, their candidate
for governor, has but 5000 majority. In 1851
the wings had 1887 majority in the city prop
er, and the democrats, 528 majority in the
county.
In Ohio, the opposition gain 3 members of
Congress, SO far as heard FROM. In Indiana,
S. Total opposition gain in these States, IA.
The recent elections in California, Florida,
aud South Carolina, present pleasing con-
trast tofhe above The legislature just chos-
en- in Florida, is democratic, and Maxwell,
democrat, has 500 majority for congress, as
far as heard from.
In the Connecticut town elections which
were held on Monday, the I'd inst, out Of ITO
towns, in s1xrY-Two the democrats elect
ed their boards of selectmen and town clerk.
All others 48-making democratic majority
of IA towns over all, and majority of "a
towns over the wings. Some 40 of the towns
in the state hold their fall elections in No
vember. The Hartford Times says "any one
at all acquainted with the state will see at a
glance that part of those now divided are
democratic towns, and will be democratic in
the spring election. The general complexion
Of these fall elections, however, is considered
as very correct index of the popular opinion,
and forerunner to the result at the state cleo
ton in the spring. Taking these elections as
our guide the present fall, we find that the
state is decidedly democratic, and that it will
be SO next spring. Taking them together,
we have never known these fall elections to
come in better. The result, in the aggregate,
is grand democratic triumph"
There is no return from the election held in
Washington territory, further than a report
that the democrats had elected majority of
the members Of the legislature.
On the 7th Of November, New York, New
Jersey, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin are
TO elect 81 members of congress. In New
York and Michigan, state officers are to be
chosen in Illinois state treasurer and coun-
ty officers, and legislatures in all the states
except Illinois. The Massachusetts annual
election and election for ii congressman is TO
be on the 18th. In Minnesota Legislature is
to be elected, some day in November.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

iUP The Illinois Register of Oct. Sd says
of late speech Of Judge Douglass, at Spring
field" He was greeted with loud cheers, and
was frequently interrupted by hearty demon
stra,iohs Of applause, showing that he expressed
most unequivocally the sentiments. of large
majority of the meeting. We cannot help
contrasting in our own mind the wide differ
ence between our order-loving community and
the mobocracy Of Chicago. There were no
hired ruffiars here 10 disturb the speaker; moi
groan nor hiss was heard but everything
was conducted in a geotlemanly spirit. Row
dies and hireling scoundrels find no employ.
ment in Springfield"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP. AS a watch
man was passing the shop of Mr.. BATHS, at a
late hour Friday night, he heard +" msurdtr I"
cried out Justify from some one within. He
forthwith forced the door, when the noise was
found TO proceed from a boy named Donahue,
who had, it appeared, gained an entrance into
the cellar of the shop, and in in trying to lift
the trap-door, had knocked out the prop he had
placed under it, and thereby pinned himself
pretty effectually in his own trap. There
was weight of about $50 lbs on the door.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

ACCIDENT. On Thursday last, as Mr.. ST.
las Anderson was proceeding down CONNER
cial street with his team loaded with spikes
and other heavy articles, his horse became I'M
manageable, and striking large stone at the
corner of Broad street, threw him upon the
ground and part Of the load upon him. Both
bones of one leg, below the knee, were brok-
en- one of his thumbs was crushed, and he
was otherwise severely injured. He was taxi
en- to his home. where the leg was set by DR..
Gay. He is now doing well.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

LAW OF THE OcEAN.-Judge Sprague, ia a
late case in Boston. was clearly Of opinion that
the established usage and the weight Of judi
cial authority in America, as well as the bet
ter rule of pulley, were in favor of one simple
uniform rule for all cases of steamers meeting
sail vessels, namely, that the steamer should
always avoid the sail-vessel, having her choice
which side she shall go, and that the sail-ves-
sci should always keep on her course whether
she be going free or close-hauled
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

- We are informed that the Unversalist
Society in this city have extended a unanimous
invitation to Rev. MAssENER GooDRIcH Of
Portsmouth, n. H., to settle as their pastor.
His answer has not been received. Should
he accept and remove to our city, we prophe-
sy for him much success, as he is man of
much experience, of extensive and varied in
formation, and who stands in the first rank of
his denomination.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

~ The following delneation of the polit-
ical lineage Of one Of the reform politicians Of
the times, is pretty fair specimen Of major
ity Of them. Chauncey L. Knapp, the know
nothing candidate for Congress in District No.
s, Massachusetts, in Vermont was an anti
mason, opposed to secret societies, and held
office under an anti-masonic state administra-
ton. In Massachusetts, he has been first an
active abolitionist, then freesoiler, then a
coalitionist, and in 1852 was elected by the
coalition state senate clerk Of that body.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

% The following officers of the Bowdoin-
ham Artillery, were elected at recent meet
ing, as we learn from the Tribune -
CaPtain,-George F. Thicker.
LIST Lieut.. William D. Curtis.
I'd James H. Wilson.
Sd Daniel w. Smith
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

- Rev. Richard Metcalf is to be ordained
pastor Of the Unitarian church, Summer ST.,
this "Wednesday evening. The sermon will
be preached by Rev. DIR. Hall, of Providence,
r. l. Services TO commence at o'clock.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

% We are indebted to G. D. Bearce &
Co., of the State OF Maine newspaper, for a
well executed map showing the commercial
position Of Portland, and its connection by
lines of steamboat and railway with Europe
and the British provinces.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

NJ The Assay office at New York is now
ready to receive deposits on the same terms as
the mint, giving bars or coin in exchange for
all gold received, as soon as the value can be
ascertained.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

TThere are now twenty brick houses gong
up in Omaha City, Nebraska, opposite Coun-
Gil Bluffs. The company that own the town
are building State House for the use Of the
Territorial Government
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

]. S. Orr, the street preacher, was released
from the Washington Jail on Wednesday last,
after confinement Of two weeks. His bngle
and ensign were restored to him, and after
blowing a triumphant blast, which made the
welkin ring, he FASTENED on his way to Balti-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Drowned are informed by Mr., Eben
Hale that boat was upset near the g Chops {"
about three or four miles above this city, on
Sunday afternoon. 1t contained three Young
men, one of whom, James Perrin, of Rich
mond, was drowned. -Tribune
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

The 8 Angel Gabriel is still in prison in
Washington Nobody will 60 bail for him,
and. what he feels much more, his trumpet is
In the jailor's possession. He has claimed Mr..
CramPton's protection as British subject.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

~ The receivers Of the Cochiiuate Bank,
Boston, which failed few months since, have
announced dividend Of fifty per cent. to hol-
ders of bills.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Five Of the Ocean steamboat hands were ar
rested in this city last Sunday, charged with
riOtous conduct on the evening previous, and
were on Monday bound over in the sum Of
$500 each for their appearance before the SUI
preme Court of this State. They were all
committed to iail.-Hdll0l0eH Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

81 Thomas Drew. Esq, of Bangor, recent
ly deceased, has left twenty thousand dollars
as portion of permanent fund for the estab-
lishment Of a Farm School for the right train
ing and education Of boys.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

T The exact number Of deaths in Boston
Of cholera during the present summer and fall
has been 25S; in New York 1852. The
population Of New York is little over four
times as great as that of Boston, but the NOR
tality of this disorder in New York has been
nine times larger.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

81 The New Hampshire Partiot is TO be
published daily from about the first Of Novem-
Der to the 18th Of March, the day of the annual
election, al the low price of so cents. 1t can
not fail to have an influence upon the contest
in that state.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

- Those of our friends acho may ,Oish their
Probate Notices inserted in the Eastern Times,
hare but TO name 1t to the Judge. This matter
as entirely optional icith them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Mother, can't 60 and have my daguerro-
type taken 4
No, guess il isn't worth while
Well, then, you might let me have tooth
pulled never go any where
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

LAUNCHED on Wednesday. from the ways of
Messrs. Rogers & Son, ship VIM. M. Rog-
ers, Of about 1000 tons.
On Friday, from the ways Of Messrs. Arm
old & Cox, brig Crimea, of 275 tons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Some time since Yankee entered store TO
sell some brooms. The storekeeper said he
would take the brooms if he would take half
his pay in money, and The rest in goods. The
Yankee complied, and after receiving his mon-
ey, told the storekeeper that he would take for
his pay in goods, half the brOOms
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

- The Old Farmers Almanac for 1855
has just been issued from the house of jerks,
Hickling & Swan, Boston, to whom we are
indebted for a copy
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19
CAPT. LUCE SAVED!
Arrical Of the ship Huron Nth Fourteen of the
ArcticS Crew.

IATTFUUs y ITto oHHP IIUIUV WtEH TUUTtttW y ttC
Arctic'S CreU.
QUEBEC, Oct. IA, 10 1-2 A. M. Capt
Luce, of the Inflated steamer Arctic, with sew
en- or eight of his passengers and five Of the
crew, were picked up by the barque Cambria,
Capt. Russell, and arrived here last night
Amonst the persons saved by the Cambria,
at Quebec, besides Capt. Luce, is Mr.. Geo.
F. Allen, son-in-law of Mr.. Brown, of the
firm Of Brown, Brothers & Co., of New York,
and James Smith, Of Edinburg, Scotland.
The British ship Huron, which picked up
fourteen of the Arctic's crew, arrived here
yesterday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

" Graham who killed Loring in New
York, has been convicted Of manslaughter in
the second degree. His counsel have fled a
bill Of executions.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Rev. DANIEL SMALL, the pastor Of the LIST
Baptist church in Tbomaston has resigned the
charge Of that church.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

u II is said that thirty thousand resigna-
tions and explosions took place among the
Pennsylvania know nothings within a few
weeks, and that four thousand in the city of
Philadelphia alone withdrew.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

R Lincoln County Agricultural and Horti-
cultural Society hold Cattle Show ID Fair
at Warren to-day.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

Josh, say, i was going down street
'tother day. and seed tree bark
Golly, Sam, I seed il hOAOlC.'
And seed The same one ledUe.'
Did il take its trunk with it y
No, it left that for board.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

e Several of the most frequented streets
in our city are now illuminated with gas.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-01-19
TIMES, THURSDAY 1854

address to The public on the Nebraska
question, and that said committee furnish
the committee OF publication a copy Of said
address to be published with proceedings Of
this convention. FL
10. That congress has the undo,ibted con-
stitutional power 10 construct govern
mental highway over the territories of the
United States, for the transportation Of her
troops, mails, munitions Of war SC. as well
for the common defence and general veal Of
the country.
20. That the speedy exercise of that pow.
err is alike demanded by the wants of the
age, and the necessities Of the Future, ant
we therefore call upon Congress, at il
present session, in the name Of the Who'll,
body Of our constituency to make such ample
provisions for national highway as will
prove themselves equal to the emergency
and the just expectations Of the People.
81. That the committee on correspon
dence who have reported at this convention
be continued after its adjournment, and thai
they be requested to solicit the views Of al
the membes of congress and other prominen
citizens throughout the Union, and that
when obtained, they be published at thu
discretion Of the Committee.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-01-19
NEBRASKA CONVENTION.

The Nebraska Convention met at St. Jo-
seph on Monday the 9Th, and adjourned OF
Tuesday evening. A committee appointed
for that purpose, reported the following Of
fccrs:
PnEsrDEST--D.. J. II. Crane, of Buchan.
an county, Mo.
VICE PREsIDESTs-Col. Bethel Allen o.
Atchison county, Mo-; Hon. A. A. Bradford
Of Fremont county, Iowa; Col. ]. w. Kelly
Of Holt county, Mo-; Judge H. P. Bennett o.
Mills county, Iowa; II. P. Downes, OLD
Fort Kearney, Nebraska; Major D. Van.
dcrslce, Nemahaw Agency, Nebraska
Judge Dan'l Van Buskirk, Andrew county
Mo; Eli Hewe,t, Dekalb county, Mo; D
M. Johnston, St. Joseph, Mo-; VIM. Forbes
Holt county, Mo-; Maj. F.. A. Ogden, Fort
Leavenworth; S. N. Sheridan, Buchanan
county, Mo.
SEcRETArIEs.-W. A. McEwen, o.
Fremont county, Iowa; L. J. Eastin, St. Jo-
serh, Mo-; Dann Zook, Holt county, Mo
]. II. Cundiff, Platte county; w. Fl. Lusk
Jefferson City; ]. M. Woods, Andrew colln.
ty; S. F. Nuckolds, Atchson county; ]. B
Boulware, NebraskS E. Van Buskirk
Holt county, Mo-; James A. MILAN, ST. 10.
seph.
The following gentlemen were appointed
committee or resolutions:
CAPT. L, j. Eastin, Buchanan county, Mo;
Maj. Vanderslice, Nebraska Territory; J.
Fl. Hooper, Mills co, Iowa; r. H. Wrinkle
Fremont county, Iowa;C. II. Cowles, Atch-
ison county, Mo; Allen Crook and G. G.
Grow, Holt county, Mo-; Judge Holly, An
drew county, Mo; Alfred Larzelere, B. C.
DiscOll, and Capt. Craig, Buchanan county,
Mo.
The Committee reported the following re-
!solu'iOnS which were unanimously adopted: