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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01
How to Plant Cucumbers.

AS the cost Of seed is trihing, we have for
the past few years always succeeded in getting
good vines by the following process. Instead
of planting few seeds in hills at the distance
they would ultimately be required to grow,
we have put in large quantity over the whole
ground so that at first we had hundred
plants where only one was needed Some
times we have had plant come up on every
two inches over the whole bed.
AS fast as the expanding leaves of the vines
interfere with each other we cut off the weak
er ones with pair of shears, so as not to dis
turb the roots of those remaining. The bugs
have always materially assisted in the thinning
process, but we have never failed to find twice
or thrice the needed number of plants entirely
untouched. When beyond the reach of dan
ger from insects, all the weaker plants are re-
moved and solitary vine left here and there
has been enough to cover the ground.
The same ground will yield much better,
by having the vines at equal distances from
each other, than if two or three are left to-
gether in the same hill, since the roots have
more room to grow, and they find a greater
amount of nourishment when thus isolated
The fruit will also be more solid and of better
quality.
1t should also be remembered that air and
light are essential to the growth and maturity
of the fruit and it is better to occasionally
cut out a thrifty plant, than that the ground
be too densely covered. Just vines enough to
thinly cover the ground, will produce better
than double this number-Anaerican Agricul-
turiSt.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

Aim high, boys but remember, the top Of
the ladder is hot to be reached by one mighty
jump some fine day after you have become
men. The path of the hill Of science begins
just where you now are-in your school room,
and every lesson we'll learned is step. Do
you see that little, blue-eyed fellow in the
corner, looking so quietly and steadily upon
his book! His body is still but his soul, if
you could only see it, is taking steps along an
unseen but real path which leads through the
broad and beautiful fields of knowledge, and
up TO the heights of fame, and wealth and
honor. Perhaps he is on his way even now
to Congress; aye just as fast now, as when,
twenty years hence, thousands shall be delight
ed at his wisdom and eloquence, and vote for
him as their representative in the national
council.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

To PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY,
Sir,-It is not my wi TO become notorious, neither
is this letter written for the mere sake of writing, but TO
say, that your Ointment cured of one of he mos,
dreadful cutaneous diseases that flesh IS heir to- and
which considered by all who knew me- to be entire
~ beyOnd the reach Of medicine For nine wears was
afflicted with one OF the most painful and troublesome
legs that eo the lot Of and irving
every medicine had ever hear Of resigned in despair
all hope OF being cured, but friend brought couple
ofarge pots ef your Ointment, which caused the sores
on my legs to heal and entirely regained my health
my agreeable surprise and delight and the astonsh-
mcnt ofmy friends (SgnedD w. LANGLEY.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF A BAD BREAST
WHEN NEARLY AT THE POINT OF DEATH.
Copy Of a Letter from Mr.. r. Durant New Orleans
November oh 1858
To PROFESSOR Holloway So Corner of Ann and
Nassau Streets, N. Y.
Dear Sr.-It is with heartfelt gratitude have to
inform you that by the use of your Ointment and Pills.
the life OF my wife has been saved For years
had bad breast, with ten running wounds mo ofa can
nature) was told that nothing could save her
she was then induced to your Ointment and Pills
when in the short space of months thew effected
perfect cure the establishment OF all who knew
We obtained your Medicines from Messrs Wright a. Co
of Chartres-sreet, New Orleans send this from "Ho
tel DIES Princess Paris, although had written it at New
Orleans, before finally left that time not knowing
your address at New York.
(>igned) X. DURANT.
The Pills should be conformity with the Ointment
in most ofthe following cases:-
Bad Legs Fistulas Sore Nipples
Bad Breasts Cont Sore threats
Burns GlanduarswellingsSkn Diseases
Bnnions Lnmbago Scurvy
Chblans Piles SOre-heads
Chapped Hands rheumatism Ulcers
Contracted and Salt Rheum Wounds
Stiff Joints Scads
Sold at the Establishment of Professor HOLLOWAY,
ga, Strand (near Temple Barr London, and by all Ven
doris of Medicines throughout the United States in Pots
at 81 cents 81 cents and 80 each. Wholesale
by the principal Drug houses in the Union and by
Messrs. A. B. & ID. SANDS New York.
II There is considerable saving by taking the larger
sizes.
B-Drection forthe guidance of patients in every
disorder affixed 10 each Pot
JOSHUA DURGIN d CO., Portland, Agents for
Maine.
G Page, Agent for Bath lyeoplI
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A Little Parable from the German.

1t happened once, on hot summers day,
that l. was standing near a well, when little
bird flew down seeking water. There was
indeed large trough near the well, but it was
empty, and grieved for moment to think
that the little creature must 60 away thirsty
but it settled upon the edge of the trough,
bent its little head downwards, then raised it
again, spread its wings, and scared away.
singing; IFS thirst was appeased. walked
up to the trough, and there, in the stonework,
| saw little hole about the size of a wren S
egg. The water held there had been source
of revival and refreshment; it had found
enough for the present, and desired no more.
This is contentment.
Again, stood by lovely, understanding
flower, and there came bee, humming and
sucking; and it chose the flower for its field
of sweets. But the flowers had no honey.
This knew, for it had no nectary. What,
then, thought |, will the bee do! 1t came
buZzing out of the cup to take further flight,
but as it came up it spied the stamens full of
golden farina, good for making the wax, and
it rolled its little legs against them till they
looked like yellow hoes, as the bee-keepers
say and then thus heavily laden, flew away
home. Then l said-'thou earnest seeking
honey, and finding none, hast been satisfied
with wax and hath stored it in thy house that
thy labor might not be in vain. Thou, like
wise, shalt be to me a lesson of contentment'
The night is far spent-the dark night of
trouble-that sometimes threatened to close
around us, but the day is at hand; even in
the night there were stars-I have looked on
them, and been comforted; for as one set l
could always see another rise, and each was
lamp showing me somewhat of the depth of
the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge
of God
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

distinction of being considered bellies of par
ticular fashionable hotel, and admired as such,
not only by their acquaintance but BY stran-
gers. This assuredy is in wretched bad taste,
and as vulgar as it is wretched. The idea Of
dressing all the time for strange company, and
endeavoring to please whom you do not care
for, admitting everybody into your society who
can afford 10 live in the same house, and be
observed, criticised, and perhaps slaEdered by
persons you can take no notice Of, because they
are beneath your notice, is enough to make
anv rational woman who has been more than
year out Of boarding school, deiest life in a
public house, he it ten times as gorgeously fur
nished as st. Nicholas or the Metropolitan.
We say nothing of the Irritation galleries,
whispering rooms and Bridal chambers,
which are usually exhibited in The hotels with
so much pomp and vulgar significance. We
have no fancy for courtship under chandelier.
A woman of true delicacy and refinement will
neither exhibit her charms nor her graces, nor
her accomplishments TO the public. Exclu-
slveness is the very essence of ladies' society,
as domestic retirement is the very female vir-
tue. The most poetical beauty Of woman, is
the blush on her cheeks the hotel belle has
usually but one color, and that not always her
own. If a man wants TO know what sort of
feeling belle of the genus we have described.
inspires him with, let him put the question to
his heart: how would like to have that wo-
man for wife, and he will have no difficulty
in understanding himseIf-Ph. Ledger.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

The NIAGARA FALLS HYDRAULIC CANAL
We learn from the Niagara Falls Gazette that
the canal which was commenced at that place
year since is progressing steadily and as
rapidly as an economical plan of operations
would seen to Justify. There are now about
one hundred men employed on the work, ex-
elusive Of the steam Irishman,' as Gardener 8
rock drill has been termed. The whole length
of the canal line, as contracted for, is $500
feet. Of this, 100 is already excavated down
to grade
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G8e Mnse.
Eauntering Joe.

Would you see a man that's slows
Come and see our footman, Joe;
Most unlike the bounding roe,
Or an arrow from a bow.
Or the fight direct of crow,
Is the pace of footman Joe.
Crabs that hobble to and fro,
In their motions copy Joe.
Snails, contemptuous as they go,
Look behind and laugh at Joe.
Any acre man may NOW,
Ere across it crawleth Joe,
Trip on light fantastic toe
We that tripping like, for Joe;
Measured steps Of solemn woe
Better suit with steady Joe.
Danube, Severn, Trent, and Pc,
Backward to the source shall flow,
Ere despatch be made by Joe.
Letters to a Plenipo
Send not by our footman Joe.
Would you Jobs full merit know,
Ring the bell, and wait for Joe;
Whether it be. king or no.
lis just alike to lazy Joe.
Legal process none can show,
If your lawyer move like Joe,
Death, at last, our common foe,
Must trip up the heels Of Joe;
And stone shall tell" Below"
Hardly changed. still sleepeth Joe.
Loud shall the final trumpet blow,
But the last conner will be Joe."
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Perseverance.
BY CHARLES SWAIN.

Take the spade of Perseverance
Dig the field Of Progress wide;
Every bar to true instruction
Garry out and cast aside;
Every stubborn weed of error,
Every weed that hurts the soil,
Tares, whose very growth is terror
Dig them out, whate'er the toll.
Give the stream of Education
Broader channel, holder force;
Hurl the stones of Persecution
Out, where'er they block its course;
Seek for strength in self-exertion
Work, and still have faith to wait;
Close the crooked gate to fortune;
Make the road to honor straight!
Men are agents for the future
AS they work so ages win
Either harvest of advancement,
Or the product of the sin !
Follow out true cultivation
Widen Education's plan;
From the majesty of Nature
Teach the majesty of man
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

TEACHING AND TRAINING.-It is recorded
of Dean Swift, that lie had often been teach
ing his servant in vain to close the library
door, when she left the room. One day she
entered her masters study, and requested per-
mission to go to the marriage of friend, a
few miles into the country, which was gran
ted. The door as usual was left open. An
noyed at this, the Dean permitted the girl to
leave the house several minutes, and then
'oiu another servant to follow and say to her
lna' her master wished TO speak with her.
She reluctantly obeyed the summons, and re-
turning IN great haste, inquired what her mas
ter wished to say The Dean calmly replied,
o nothing in particular shut the door >
What teaching had failed to do. training in
this instance fully accomplished, for the door
was ever afterwards properly closed.
No man mr. woman iS f,,llr oJroa+oJ &c v.
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Greatest Discovery of the Age.

FARMERS, Families and others purchase Remedy
equal to DR.. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINAMENT, for
Dysentery Collie Group Chronic Rheumatism Sore Throat.
Toothache Sea Sickness, Cuts Burns, Swelngs Bruises,
Old Sores, Headache, Mosquito Bites, Pains in the Limbs,
Chest Back. etc
fit does not give relief the money will be refunded all
that is asked fair trial. and it according the di
rections
1t is an English Remedy and was used by William "
late King of England, and certified by him. cure for
Rheumatism when everything else had failed.
Over 10000 900 bottles have been sold in the United
States, without single failure and many have stated that
they would not be without it t $40 per bottle
of Group, as it is as certain as it is applied.
1t cures Cholera when first TAKEN in few hours Dyson
terry in half an hour. Toothache in five minutes 1t is per
fecty innocent to take internally, and il recommended
by the most eminent physicians in the United States
Price % and so
Dr. Tobias could fill dozen Newspapers with
and letters relating To the wonderful accomplished
his Imminent, but considers warranng it sufficient as any
person who does not obtain relief need pay for it,
DR. Tobias has put up HORSE LINANlENT in pint
bottles which is warranted cheaper and better any
other for Cholic, Scratches Old Sores Calls, Swelngs
Cuts, Bruises, ETC.
Price 50 cents Dr. Tobiass Office 20 Greenwich street.
New York
For sale in Bath, by A. G. PAGE, and n. X. ELLIS
WORTH 1y3l
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

The author of the following lines is said to
be distant relative to Alexander Smith, the
poet. His name is probably John. He is in
a fair way to become celebrated as Alexander
Abigail Brown,
With bran new gown,
Went down to see her sister;
When Jonathan Lee,
AS brisk as flee,
Jumped right up and kissed her.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01
Law VS.. Saw.
BY MAPLE sAwDUsT.

Sitting in his office was lawyer
Standing in the street, sawyer;
On the lawyers anxious face
You could read knotty case,
Needing law:
Whilst the sawyer, gaunt and grim,
On rough and knotty limb
Ran his saw.
Now the saw-horse seemed to me
Like double X in fee,
And the saw,
Whichever way twas thrust,
Must be followed by the dust,
Like the law.
And the log upon the track,
Like the client on the rack,
Playing its part,
AS the tempered teeth of steel
Made wound that would not heal,
Through the heart.
And the severed stick that fell,
In its falling seemed to tell,
All too plain,
Of the many severed ties
That in lawsuits will arise,
Bringing pain.
Then methought the sturdy paw.
That was using axe and saw
On the wood,
Had yielding mine of wealth,
With his honest toll and health,
Doing good.
If the chips that strewed the ground
BY some stricken widow found
In her need,
Should by light and warmth impart
Blessings to her aged heart
Happy deed
This conclusion then draw,
That no exercise Of jaw
Twisting India-rubber law,
Is as good,
As the exercise of paw,
Saving wood
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01
DR.. Pettit's American Eye Salve.
CURE YOUR SORE EYES I!
Read! Read! Read!

daughter Of Mr. John Brtton, No % Commerce
Steet, Newark, J, whose eye had been exceeding
sore for lS months cured by the of one box Of
American Eye Salve.
Hiram Cove of South Adams, Mass, says, 81 gave a
box to boy who had been afflicted with eyes three
weeks, and it cured him. The balance of the dozen are
all gone, and seve al have spoken to for some-can
you send me quantity by express"
John Miller Of Miersburg, Ky. writes, ''My father
has suffered greatly for FORTY YEARS with Chronic
Inflammation OF the Eyes, and has been entirely cured BY
using the AMERICAN EYE SALVE."
"Seeing what cure it effected him, was induced
to apply il TO scroulous sore on my nose which was
much lntamed and liberated having discharged matter
for more than six years To my surprise and astons
ment by the use of one box, the ulcer healed and
the cavity is filling ouI.''
"a COUSIN about years old, being afflicted from in
fancy with Sore Eyes, had used every other remedy
and found no relief until he applied the American Eye
Save which has cured his eyes, and also running sore
on his face"
Sold by G. W. ATWELL, under U. S. Hotel, General
Agent FIR Maine. Also sold by A. G. PAGE and J.
MATHEWS, and by druggists and dealers in medicines
everywhere
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EHFP a ETEHI

LLwho want AXES Of the real COLLINS Co make should
be particular TO notice the stamps there are various
counterets and limitations stamped Collins, and labelled
much like ours, which audueny sold in parts
the United States manufacture. They made in
different parts of the country by various aXc-makers and
are generally Of very inferior quality The genuine Collins
axes which have acquired such extensive reputation
are invariably stamped 'COLLINS 4 co. HARTFORD"
and each axe has printed label with my signature 1t
than TWENTY-FIVE since commenced the
business with the stamp Of 'Colins Co Hartford" and
do not know of any other by name of Collins
lnthe United States. SAM. w. COLLINS
AuenISt. 1853 Lin
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

New doctrines, however true, and however
beautiful, never please men of the olden school.
They like to fancy that the world has been
losing wisdom, instead of gaining it, ever
since they were Young.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01
Nos, 81 & 80 Union st., Portland, Me-,
American Cream Soap in Bars, Laundry and
Manufacturers in Barrels and Cans,
Toilet, Shaving, Shaving Cream,
Transparent, Cream Soap
Preparation, &C., &c.

These Soaps presented 10 the public after having
been thoroughly tested by ourselves and friends
best LABOR SAVING ARTICLES ever discovered, and
offer them to the public every way worthy of their
confidence.
They do the work of the Laundry in simply warm wa
ter, either SOFT, HARD, SALT dispensing with Boil
ing Pounding and the Washboard-consequently
large amount of Fuel and and of clothing is
saved and not fourth the amount Of Labor is r.
quirc TO do the washing ofa family The tendency of
these Soaps is to soften the clothes and loosen the hold
of the dirt, without injury. Washing is done by simply
rubbing the Soap the parts of clothes soiled and
placing them in suds sufficient cover them
there let them remain few hours, al night If
lent then, with slight hand rubbing and good rnsng
they will be perfectly cean and without injury the
delicate fabric. Merinocs, Silks, shaws &C. may
be washed with perfect safety Cotton Goods Prints of
any color that will fade i'll water alone when washed
with these Soaps according to the directions will
change, but remain firm and the colors rendered
bri liant. For washing Woollens Prints Gliding Mirrors
Mans, Paintings, Lamps, Silver Ware, &C., &C these
Soaps superior any in the market. The of
besides this the great and of clothing
quen upon the old method ofhard rubbing upon board
machine pounding barrel, &c, &c, and the
boiling, is wholly avoided
We ask for this Soap fair trial, choosing trust 10
lis own merits rather than to the pubiCat of
long list of certificates from those who have used il
wherever il has been manufactured, which we have in
our power to do were il necessary.
For sale, Wholesale only, at 81 & 33 Union Street
Portland, and retail by Grocers generally city and
country. Agents supplied liberal terms. All orders
addressed. TO G.. W. ID. & Co., postpaid Nos 81 * SO
Union Street, Portand Me-, will receive prompt aten-
ton.
w. iii. SMITH. Store in Moses new Block
Front Street, Agent for Bath and vicinity.
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The Mediterranean makes tide of only
one or two feet. The Caspian Sea is three
hundred feet lower than the Baltic, and three
hundred and forty-6ve feet lower than the
Euxine. The waters of the red Sea appear
to be thirty-two feet higher than the Mediter-
ranean, and the Gulf of Mexico is twenty-five
feet higher than the Pacific.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

The Scientific american says We adj
wise all persons to avoid using painted wooden
pals. The oxyde of lead with which pals
are painted, is dangerous poison, and is pro-
ductive of evil in many cases. A coat of var
nish is all the establishment we wish to see
on water pail.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

II we want to get wisdom, we must do as
the chickens do when they feed-pick up a
little at time.
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Oil and Candles,

TUSTrecejved from New Bedford, bbs Blee ched
sprlng Sperm Oi 10 bbls bleached spring Whale
OIL; boxes Wax Candles; 10 boxes Adamantne. do.
FOBACCO-FeaihcrsIone Wood gate, and Pollard
brands. For sale by d. & l.. PATTEN.
Nav IL,
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DOWNS ELIXER.

Cured my Cough, and will cure yours.
Mrs Doty, suffered greatly with Asthma and believed to
be in consumption was cured by using Downs Elixir.
DIR. Van Winke reduced very low with Consumption and
Bronchitis says: have used Downs Elixir and found
relief from it, then from all other medicines combined
Cole Fisk received permanent from Downs Elixir
The disease Asthma of long standing attended with
very bad cough.
DIR. McNab, says I have used Downs Elixir cases Of
Whooping Cough with excellent success"
Roln Fords cured ofsevere pain in the sde dis
tressing Cough when believed to be in confirmed Con-
sumption by using Downs Elixir.
Rev. j. L. futile, of Camden, Me-, cured by Downs
Elixir of Costiveness Hectic Fever, Night Sweats Dry
Hard Cough, Difficulty Of breathing &C. When he com
menced using it, he believed be in the last stages Of
Consumption See his letter addressed gratutiousy
Gospel Banner, and copied into circular which may be
obtained generally of any Of our Agents.
Sold by G. w. ATWELL under the q. s. Hotel, Port
land General Agent for State of Maine Also sold by A. g.
PAGE, and j. MATHEWS, and by druggists and dealers
everywhere.
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Coal Cooking Stoves.

superior quality, expressly fitted for burning COAL tho
equally well adapted to wood; also furnished with new
style OF ware which passes Off into the all the steam
generated by boiling and frying Please call examine
at III. l.. CHAMBERLAIN'S Rogers Block.
August .
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-01

A word of kindness is seed, which when
dropped, even by chance, springs up flower.
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A CURE FOR ALL!
HOLLOWiY'S OINTMENT,

ClLtzenS or Tie UniOn,-
You have done me honor with one voice, rom
one end of the Union to the other stamp the
OF my Ointment with your appreciation. 1t is scarcely
two years since made 1t known among you, and al
ready, il has obtained celebrity than any other
Medicine in short period.
THOMAS HOLLOWAY,
3S, Corner Of Ann and Nassau Streets, Ne,c York.
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TwiggS Hair Dye and Tonic.

NEE bsst article in for restoring gray hair toll
original color and for the prevention and cure o.
badness, prepared and for sale by
J. Mathews,
Faith, March %, 1853. Sagadahock Building.
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NHECKED Corded Cambrics Jaconet Cambrics Victoria
- Lawns Swiss Muslins, White Linens, Damask Covers,
Napkins Doyes, Birds Eye Linen, Diapers, &C. just
ceived at April 3. A. D. BUTLERS.