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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
The Maine Democracy.

The Boston Times goes in for peace among
the democrats of Maine, because when they
are united the wings of Massachusetts are
more civil The editor says =
Now, as it appears to US, the time has come
for those democrats, in both branches, who
aIe possessed of common sense, to see if the
quarrel cannot be made up, and victory restor-
ed to that standard in Maine, with which it is
most familiar. The two sections stand about
even in most respects. Each has done much
mischief TO the cause of democracy. Each has
done much service to the wings. The one has
given a whig government to the Stale. The
other has sent wing Senator to Washington.
The wild cats prevented the reelection of
Governor Hubbard. The woolly heads pre-
vented Mr.. Pilsbury from being chosen at all.
Such being the facts, and good Tor bad y blows
having been given and taken on both sides,
would it not be as well for both sections to
knock off and call it square.' No one would
regret such proceeding except the wings,
and we know of no reason why democrats
should endeavor to please them. We, in Mas
sachusetts, who do not look for a local demo-
cratic victory these twenty years, have great
interest in the success of the Maine democracy,
as it tends to keep our wings more civil
Hence our Intervention in Maine affairs,
which would otherwise be objectionable.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

The CRYSTAL PALAcE.-The stock of the
Crystal Palace Association is now sold in the
market at 90 cents on the dollar. The causes
Of this fall will be readily understood, when it
is known that a statement has recently been
made public, from which it appears that the
receipts up to December l were $90l ,070 70,
Of which 489, 600 were derived from capital
stock, $40 500 90 from sale of tickets, and The
remainder from loans, &c. The expenses
have been some $I25 ,O08 more than the re-
ceipts, which is secured in part by mortgage
on the building. Among the expenses Is
named 1858, OO8 AS for construction, and
$2O8, 172 "a for furnishing and decorating the
building. The statement says that the disap-
pointment ia regard 10 the financial results OF
the enterprise is mainly due to the fact Of the
building not being completed at the time for
which it was intended, viz the LIST Of May,
1853. Instead Of period Of exhibition OF
seven months, the Association had in fact bat
about three; during these three months, the
sum received from the sale Of daily tickets was
$245, 1899 80. The exhibition continues open.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

Senate, Feb. 2l.-William Bennett, Thorn
aston, Warden Of State Prison, reappointed.
Solyman Heath, Waterville, Reporter Q
Decisions, Supreme Judicial Courts, to fill va
vancy.
Seth w. Smith. Calais, agent for Passama-
quOddy Indians, TO fill vacancy.
Gilman l.. Bennett, Parsons6eld, Robert II
Gardiner, Gardiner, Trustees Insane Hospital
Reappointments.
Joseph H. Williams, Augusta, VIM. A.
Rust, Paris, Trustees Reform School to fill
vacancies.
VIM. E. Kimball, Portland, Keeper State
Arsenal. 10 FIJI vacancy.
Prescott P. Holden, Bangor, Keeper state
Arsenal, to fill vacancy. ~
Lincoln COs1ty.-Wm. M. Reed, BATH
Sheriff. i,
Kennebec County.-JOhn A. Pet,inglll' Au-
gusta, Sheriff. e D.
bate.
land. Register Of Probate.
The nominations made on the 14th, were
unanimously adopted. -Kennebec Journal,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

81 Waldo, as appears from the following
petition in the Belfast Journal, is going to
have something done about the mails It's
high time. Go ahead Waldo:
To General Franklin Pierce, President
OF the United States, to the honorable mem
bers Of the cabinet, especially to the post
master general, and to our servants, the
honorable members Of our senate and house
Of representatives, in congress assembled !:
The undersigned humbly represent to your
honors that certain company, to wit the
Kennebec and Portland railroad company, in
the employ of government, and under pay to
do certain specified thing, to wit: to deliver
in safety to the hands Of the postmaster at
Augusta a western mail each day, Sundays
excepted) the same do not do, but through
negligence, sloth, inefficiency, and general de.
bility, suffer the people Of this portion Of the
State, to wit, 'bleeding Waldo" to be many
time and oft, without a mail, and conse-
quentIy without any intelligence of the doing
Of your honors, insomuch that if the union
were to fall asunder, we should not learn the
particulars for many days. The same is also
true Of the citizens Of that lime-producing re-
gion, East Lincoln. We pray your honors to
look to it, and to mulct and fine said company
for the aforesaid neglect Of their aforesaid
duty. MANY People.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
French Suoliation Bill.

The following is the vote in the u 8.
Senate on passing this bill
YEAs-Messrs Allen, Badger, Bell, Bayard,
Dawson, Evans, Fish, Foot, Hamlln. HOus-
ton, james, Jones Of Tennessee, Mallory, Nor
ton. Pearce, Pettit. Pratt, Sebastian, Seward,
Shields, Smith, Sumner, Toombs, Wade,
Weller, and Wright, --26.
NAYs-Messrs. Adams, bright, Brown,
Cass, Chase, Clay, Dodge Of Wisconsin,
Dodge of Iowa. Doug las, Fitzpatrick, Jones Of
Iowa, Mason, Nnrris, Rusk, Sli6ell, Walker,
and WilIiams,-16.
Before the question was taken Mr.. Weller
of California, made the following remarks ex-
planatory of the reasons why he had heretofore
voted against it, and should now vote in favor.
II is manly and honest
As the yeas and nays have been ordered on
this question, | shall be driven 10 the necessity
of making q single remark in explanation Of
my vote. have been accustomed TO vote
against this bill. ! believe | uniformly voted
against il when was member of the House
of Representatives. / never undertook the
trouble, must confess, TO investigate it,
There was very large amount Of money in
influence at that day brought to bear in its
favor, that my prejudices were very naturally
excited against it. During The present session
of Congress, being confined temporarily to my
room by indispositioB, ! took occasion to in
ves,igate the whole subject, and read with
great attention the very learned speech made
by the distinguished Senator from Delaware
on this subject some years ago, and | arrived
at the conclusion that this was just and eqnit-
able demand against the Government.
Entertaining the opinions which | do, no
matter what the amount may be, dare not
vote against the bill, therefore shall be COM
PEELED to stand upon the record as having voted
upon both sides Of the question and all who
know me know the fact that | am in the habit,
frum my positive character, of remaining in the
wrong until most of my friends have discovered
the fact before did.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
MONDAY, Feb. a..
Later from Europe.

The steamship Europa, Capt. Shannon AFs
rived at New York, Saturday, with 81 PaSsen-
gers, and brings Liverpool dates TO the 1hh.
Breadstuffs were quiet during the week,
closing firm. Wheat bad declined 4d Flour
Is Cd for the week.
There is not much actual news TO cOmmUUj-
cate by this steamer. Matters remain PfccTSe'
Iy as before. No reply has arrived from the
Gar to the final uIIimatum of France and Eng
land.
On the Danube there had been rather u SCI
we're encounter at GiurgevO, without any result.
Another attack on Kalafat was daily looked
for.
The Emperor Of Russia was sick and had
not been seen for some days.
France and Engl land continue their arna-
ments on large scale.
The British Government has advertised for
seven OF eight cOppered ships Of 700 or 500
tons, to be engaged for four months certain, in
The conveyance Of cavalry. The port Of desIi-
nation is not mentioned.
Il is said that the Cunard Company not being
able to spare any Of their steamers, government
has entered into negotiations with the PeninsU-
lar Steamship Company 10 convey troops.
In the House Of Commons on the 10Th, Lord
John Russell stated in answer to Mr. ROebuCk,
that the cards sent by the Chamberlain. for the
admission Of the American Minister To the open
ing Of Parliament by the Queen, were the same
as those sent TO other diplOmOIic representa-
lives, and he did not think any difficulty was
likely 10 arise out Of the question as 10 tho
dress in which the American Minister was To
appear on state occasions.
The death Of the Emperor Of Japan, and tho
seizure Of New Catalonia by the French, were
both confirmed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

A SHOOTING AFFAIR AT PORTLAND. On
Friday two Irishmen, named Murphy and
Dennison, were sitting together in Dennisou's
house, when d. drew pistol and telling Muir
ply 10 look out, Immediately fred at him.
The ball struck Murphy just above The eye or
the side Of his temple, and passing IN direc-
ton towards the crown 0: his head, lodged
within two or three inches from where it en-
tered. II was extracted soon after, very much
iatened. The wound is slight one. NJ
reason is assigned for the act. Dennison wal
arrested.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE IN RANDOLPH. A
dreadful tragedy occurred Wednesday morning
at Randolph, Mass. A man named Wilbur
struck his wife upon the head with an axe, and
afterwards nearly severed her head from her
body with the same instrument. He then cut
his own throat with razor, causing instant
death. They have seven small children. No
cause can be assigned for This horrible act
other than insanity, as they were supposed to
have lived together happily, and were in very
comfortable circumstances as TO property.
The evidence before the coroner's jury
which investigated the circumstances connected
with the above murder and suicide, is such as
70 leave no doubt Of the insanity Of Mr.. vii.
bur. He had previously been temporarily on
Of his right mind. The Jury returned a Verdic
to this effect
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

81 The editor of the Bangor Wing does
not seem to be exactly satisfied with Gen.
Crosby's appointments in Penobscot. The
editor aforesaid always figured largely in start
ing things, such as infant schools and other
Juvenile affairs, and he hoped to figure in start
ing the official truckwagon of Gov. Crosby in
Penobscot. The Bangor Democrat says he
has remarkable scent for "official patron
age" and although old as grandfather, /"
ne Is as nimble as cat on that scent. But it
seems the Governor has no particular need of
Juvenile" advice.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.



iSenGte.-Numerous petitions aoaio.. an.
Nebraska Bill were presented from New Yor[
New jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
Vermont; and Illinois.
Ate. the transaction Of unimpOriant busi-
ness, the Senate took up the Nebraska Bill.
when Mr.. Petit proceeded to DISGUISE the sub
ject.
Housc-Mr. tsthaH, from The Committee
on rubIic Lands, reported the Senats Bill fur
me extension Of the preemptl6n privilege 10
cdilIorhIa, making some brief remarks in ito
'A, TS nhe bill was passed.
The House went into (,ommittee nm thu
Homestead Bill, when M Noble of Indiana.
spoke on the tonnage duties one.,;on contend.
Ing that the power given 10 he States 10 levy
indiscriminate duties on foreioD ;Dduatvv ard
domestic commerce, was uncons,;,vt;Cr.i a.
expedient and disastrous.
TUESDAY, Feb 81.
ScnGte.-A bill was reported authorizing
the construction Of steam frigates
Mr.. Douglas was appointed a regent Of Ihs
Smithsonian Institute.
Mr.. Foot made speech in favor Of the bin
granting land TO the States for the benefit Of
the INDECENT Insane. The Nebraska bill was
then taken up, Mr.. Sumner having the floor.
HouSe.-The House went into COMMITTEES
on the Homestead Bill.
Mr.. Allen Of Illinois made a speech on the
Nebraska question, after which Mr. Bent Of
Georgia, and Mr.. Smith Of Virginia, spoke i'm
opposition to the Homestead Bill.
Adjourned TO Thursday
FRIDAY, Feb. "a.
Sendte-The Nebraska bill was taken up,
when Mr.. Douglas said the friends Of the bill
had concluded to close the debate on Tuesday,
and call for vote on the bill on Wednesday
| Mr.. Chase said he had amendments to offer.
| Mr. Hunter then proceeded in favor Of the
bill.
House After long squabble over land
bill, the House went into Committee on the
Private Calendar.
When the Committee rose, the death Of Cen
eral Armstrong was announced, wheEevpon tho
House adjourned to Monday 10 enable members
to attend the funeral Of the deceased.
SATBRDAf, Feb. IS.
Senate. Numerous petitions were presented
against the Nebraska bill. Mr.. Cass presen-
ted bis bill in favor Of religious freedom
abroad.
Mr. Cass called attention 10 declaration by
Lord Clarendon, of an alliance between Eng
land and France on all matters OF policy, point
ing out its signi6cancy to this country. A
spirited controversy arose between Mr.. c.,
Mason, Bell, Weller, etc., when the matter
dropped, and the Nebraska bill was taken up.
Messrs. Butler, Brown, and Dodge of Iowa,
spoke. Cass obtained the Aoor ard the Senate
adjourned.
MONDAY, Feb. az.
Senate-The Nebraska Bill was taken up,
when Mr. Cass defined his position generally
on the subject, and said he should vote for Tive
bill.
HouSe.=The rifles were suspended, and the
Senate bill was taken up, authorizing the con-
stFuciiOn Of six first class frigaies, with screw
PropelIers; and also approprating three Sab
inc, at New York. The bill provides that the
steam frigales may be built by contract, or Al
the government Navy Yards, AZ the Secretary
Of the Navy may think best.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

- The Gospel Banner says the kennebec
and Portland Railroad has got to be by-word
for irregularity and delay, and the newspa-
pers all over the State are making merry over
its provoking shortcomings, or no-comings.
Nobody thinks of relying upon the published
arrangements Of the trains, for they come in
and 60 out-when they come and 60 at all
with perfect obliviousness of the time tables.
The Banner declares the management of the
road shamefulIy incompetent and inefficient.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

81 A person in England lately rumagne
among his family documents, found written on
the back Of an old deed some words indicating
that pot Of gold was buried in certain place
in the garden. Il was at first regarded as
hoax, but on digging in The spot iron pot
came TO light, containing fifteen Thousand
guineas, scrap Of parchment much decayed,
on which was written: The devil shall have
il sooner than Cromwell
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

~ The Railroad difficulties at Erie appear
to have been settled after this fashion: The
charter of the Franklin Canal Company, under
which the railroad from Erie to the Ohio line
was constructed, having been repealed, Cover
ernor BIGLER, on behalf Of the State has taken
possession Of the track, and the running Of the
cars. Although the two roads do not connect,
they lap each other, and the transition from
one train to the other is much improved.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

RUSSIAN PRlvATEERs FROM AMERICA. The
Courier des Etats Unis asserts that Russian
officials are now in this country organizing
privateering expeditions. 1t says that every
thing has been prepared with great care, and
at The report Of The first cannon fired in the
Black Sea, hotIlla Of American corsairs with
the Russian flag at The mast head, will sail
into The Atlantic 10 prey upon English and
French commerce.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

The QUESTIONS SErrLED.-The end of the
world in 1854, about May, we believe, is pre-
dicted by portion Of the Second Adventists
who were disappointed in the worlds not
burning up in 1643. To illustrate their theo-
ry, and make it tangible to those who are not
ready in mental arithmetic, they have diagrams
hanging i'm the rooms where they meet, with
the animals spoken of in the Scriptures
sketched, with awful looking heads and terri
BILE great horns the tenth horn they tell so
much about, is made to lap over l643 and bear
1854 on its tip. They look upon the present
movement of the Russian Gar towards Con-
stantinople as about to close the books upon
us.-Erchange.
There is division among the Adveltists
about the time. A portion have fixed upon
May for the winding up of terrestrial affairs,
and another 60 against time. They believe
the world on its last legs, but wont fix the
time. The two divisions are rather severe
upon each other. We can hardly think the
great Ruler Of the world is going to destroy this
fair globe now, just as virtue and goodness
are making little Roadway against vice and
wickedness. II is contrary to the plans Of in
finite wisdom. That " good time coming is
going to come yet, when the gospel is to be
preached to all nations, and virtue and religion
are to become the landmarks of art and science
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

STEAMER EASTERN STATE, Capt. S. T..
Donnell, arrived at her wharf in this city, on
Sunday morning last at O'Clock. She made
the run from Boston in about Is hours. The
Eastern State is good boat-just the thing
needed by the business community in these
slow railroad times. We learn that she will
make but one trip to Boston week at pres
ent, leaving Bath on Tuesday, and Boston on
Friday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

The wings and free soilers are making q
desperate effort in New Hampshire to defeat
the democratic party in that State at the ensu-
ing election. The liquor law and every other
question calculated to help whiggery are
welded as engines to batter down the granite
wall of New Hampshire democracy. But
our friends are awake, and as usual, unconr
querable, n NM
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

A newly married couple went to Niagara
on visit, and the gentleman, in order TO con-
vince his dearly beloved that he was brave as
well as gallant, resolved 10 60 down into the
cave Of the winds She, Of course, objected;
but finding that he was determined, affection
ately reminded him to leave his watch and
pOriemOnnaie behind
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

F The ladies Of South Carolina have
formed Calhoun Monument Association for
the purpose Of raising money by private sub
scription to erect monument to the memory
of that statesman.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02
Religious Items.

We infer, from the tenor Of some recent
"pulpit notices'-that some folks do not go to
church on Sabbath mornings. One of our
clergymen, in calling attention to the fact
that all the sittings in his church were taken
up, whilst several applications were still pend
ing, remarked, that, sit had occurred to him
that many Of his congregation might rent their
seats for the morning service, without discom-
moding themselves !" and another notified his
audience that ''the church was warmed every
Sabbath morning"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

By the last foreign arrival, we have news
Of the death Of the Emperor OF Japan, the i'll
ness Of Nicholas Of Russia, decline Of bread
stufTs, and continued success Of the Turks.
On the whole this is favorable news.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

~ The jury in the case Of John L. Chap
man, accused of the murder OF Reuben Coz
zins, came into court for the second time on
Friday, and reported through their foreman,
that there was no probability Of their being
able to agree upon verdict.
Chapman is from Stark, in this State, and
is described as young man of medium height,
with dark eyes and hair, straight nose, an en-
gaging expression Of ccuntenance, and not
wanting in intellectually. He is about q
years Of age, and appeared quite calm.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

The doings Of the Legislature are becoming
rather undressing. All the heavy business
having been done up, such as making Govern
or and Senator, and both results being in d.
rect opposition to the will of the people, not
much concern is felt about what this streaked
Legislature do next. a long session may %
expected-say to the first Of May. Brandy
smashers, in the meantime, are as common in
Augusta as during former Legislatures.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

through the ''purgcrie" to keep the molasses
warm until it leaves the sugar dry and white
say white, because some of the planters make
about onc-f fourth of their crop equal to bes,
loaf, more like snow than anything | have
seen for twelve months. Au REvUrR.
Jackson, Miss, Feb. II.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

c. CHARLES G. CAME, the whig candidate,
was on Monday, goth, elected Representative
from Portland, 10 I'll the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation Of Mr.. Fessenden. The
vote stood for Came, 1867 Hanes, (dem. J
$50; Rabb, irregular democrat,) 3l4 others,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

e The bank capital Of Massachusetts, is
now $50, 1886 $50, nearly $3O,OOO,OOO Of
which is located in Boston. The bank com
missioners report the condition of the banks as
generally satisfactory. They advocate put
ting cashiers under oath, and discountenance
the custom of transacting business at other
places than the counting-room Of a bank.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

THE LIME BUSINESS. The Rockldnd Ga
1ette learns thai during last year, 6l3, 329 casks
Of lime were manufactured in ROckland, which
is falling off Of nearly one-half as compared
with 1851 and SO. The cause for the De-
crease is found in the scarcity and high price Of
kiln-wuOd.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

20 The valuable dimond recently discov-
cred in Brazil has reached London. Its weight
is 254 carats, and its value by the scales about
81, 4OO, 900. Il is of the finest water, without
flaw, and was found by negro slave, who was
rewarded therefore by receiving his freedom.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

NJ A private letter from KOssuth, dated
London, Jan. "a, and addressed to gentleman
il this country, concludes BY saying You
shall soon hear Of titanic work On Cur part
Of our heaPing Ossa nPon Pelion with but our
nails for TOOLS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

- Not many years ago the whole CONNER
cial marine Of the United States, was Deepen
dent upon Russia for sail duck. Now our
own factories supply the market, and the
whole imports Of sail cloth Of all descriptions
from Russia, would not furnish the single
town of Gloucester with its canvass.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

The new state treasurer is described to Us
in private letter as being 'slow, thick
headed abolitionist' Can't say whether the
portrait is true. The majority Of the wings
were 50 anxious to have an abOlitiOnist that
they seized upon man unknown to fame
However, we can't say how Mr.. w. will turn
out. AS DR.. Johnson said Of Scotchmen,-
Much may be done with an abolitioniSt, If
caught when Young The day after the next
state election may find Mr.. Wilcox improved
in his politics.-Bel. Jour.
Mr.. Wilcox has declined, and the wings
will have another chance to exercise their
magnanimity towards the abolitionists. Now
trot out another candidate.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

% Mr.. Thomas Ladd Of Lnbec, while
travelling from Milo TO his place Of residence,
on the 2sth UIt., is supposed 10 have frozen to
death, as he was found the following morning
about 25 rods from his house. He was aged
81 wears.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

W There is no truth in the report that an
engagement exists between Ex-President
Fillmore and Miss Porter, Of Niagara, as
stated by the Washington gossiPers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-03-02

- The annual meeting Of the New York
State Agricultural Society was held the other
day in Albany. Total receipts Of the year
over 1000. Expenditures nearly that
amount. 1t was voted to hold the next State
Fair in the City of New York