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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

%: As the early train Of cars was leaving
Portland on Thursday morning last, tor this
city, the switch being misplaced, the engine
ran against and through the brick engine
house, near the depot, doing much injury to
the locomotive. The engineer and fireman
fortunately escaped injury.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

1910 odd Dick ahead 500

Take it altogether, it foots up tolerable
day work for the democracy of the fifth dis
trict. If our democratic friends in any part of
the Union can produce cleaner record than
this, we are ready to look at it.''-Qmincy,
Ill.,, Herald
The illinois State Register says g From the
returns thus far received we can form no def
mite opinion of the complexion Of the legisla-
ture. The senate will be democratic, and we
feel confident that the house will be the same !"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

EVERY LITTLE HELPs.-The lady of Mr..
Joseph t. Little, in Arnold, Me recently
made her husband a present of three little
Littles at one birth. We trust the fortunate
father will be able to appreciate, in proper
time, the full force Of the old adage, Every
Little helps''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

c. The editor Of the Gospel Banner offers
his SERVES as Lyceum Lecturer. He says he
the past few winters and to limited extent,
and within a reasonable distance he will hold
himself in readiness 10 meet any engagements
during the coming season.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

LARGE SrEERs.-We occasionally see in
the papers, notices Of large steers raised by
our Maine farmers, but do not now recollect
any that would equal a pair owned by Mr.
Leonard Tedford Of Topsham. They are two,
years old last April, sprghtly and active, and
without extra keeping have attained girth of
six feet and half, and weigh 1869 pounds.
Ii anybody here or elsewhere has pair that
will beat this. we should like 70 see him 4 trot
'em out. '-BrunStgick Telegraph.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- The Republican Journal says it every
day becomes more evident that the free soil
or free democracy, or (modern.) republican
party, must separate itself from the know
nothings, or be swallowed. The National
Era, the New York Tribune, and other lead
ing abolition papers are very severe upon the
know nothings and warn the free soihrs to
beware of them
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

fEP Michael Daily. an Irishman, was muir
dcred BY another Irishman in Bangor Sat-
urday night last. He was standing beside
lamp post on Steamboat wharf when he was
struck the temple with slung shot by
another Irishman, The cause grew out of
quarrel at a rattle, and it was known that his
life had been threatened.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

INTERESTING TO MARINERs.-A SbOal IN
Massachusetts Bay.-We clip the following
from an exchanges
The United States Surveying steamer Bib,
reached New York on Friday. from a cruise
selecting sites for light houses Inc Long Island
Sound. She reports the discovery Of new
shoal 10 Massachusetts Bay.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

ANOTHER CAsE.-We learn that our portly
friend, Major L. Of Gardiner, received let
ter from country butcher about the same
time, enclosing 81 bill and postage stamps
to the amount of twelve cents, Stating that he
had cheated the major TO that amount on the
weight of piece Of beef, and as he expected
TO . 60 up" at the final consummation Of all
things, which was then near at hand, he did
not want this hanging to him. Our friend,
the major, like good man, of course forgave
him and let him CO.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

Presidents MESSAGE. The papers in sew
eral of the larger cities only were to be sup
piled with the message upon the announce
ment of its reading to Congress having COM
menced. The document was not received here
until late Tuesday evening, consequently we
are unable to present il to our readers TINS
week. We shall publish it in our next.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

% A friend of ours, who was formerly en-
gagged in business in Halowell, informs us
that he received letter from a gentleman in
that place about three weeks since,-the time
last fixed upon by the Millerites, for going
up, Informing him that the sum of 81 SO
had been left with him to pay bill due years
ago, and long since given up as gone case.
Like Bunyan's pack, the fellow was afraid
this little bill would weigh him down, and to
ease his conscience he concluded to throw it
off. It's an i'll wind" &c.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, the
home organ of Mr.. Fillmore, says that it will
denounce any platform that contemplates any
assault of the compromise of 1850, or the re-
peal of the Nebraska bill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

~ The Lewiston Advocate understands
that the Rev. Mr. Balkham, formerly OF WIS
casset, has accepted call from the new Con
orepational Church of Lewiston, and that he
will assume the charge as soon as the month
Of January next.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

3 The Bangor Democrat says of the cleo
ton of Hon. ]. r. d. FULLER to Congress,
from this State -
!" 1t is fortunate that Maine is to have in
another Congress the continued services of
this able and honorable gentleman, whose po-
sitlon, experience and talents render them so
valuable to the State as well as TO his imme-
date constituents. lie is at present Chair
man of the important Committee Of Commerce
IN the House, where he has acquired the rep
utatlon of being one of the most high minded,
able and intelligent members. His re-elec-
ton is therefore a matter of more than usual
interest; and while it is gratifying TO US as a
party triumph, beyond this much consequence
attaches to it, and there are good reasons why
those not Of the democratic party should feel
satisfied with the result, as many unquestiona-
bly, are"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

ill., The Age and Journal will each pub
lish tri- weekles during the coming session of
the Legislature. They will be issued on alter
nate days usual. thus giving daily report
of the doings Of that body. Price Of each, 81
for the session.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

A CRISIS IN THE Iron BUSINESS OF PENNsYL-
vANIA-" We regret to learn says the Co.
lumbia Spy" Of the suspension and failure Of
many Of the heavy companies engaged in the
iron business H. this state. Some Of them re-
garded as the most stable have gone, snd the
indications are that we are now but in the be-
ginning of one of the greatest financial crises
ever known to this country.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

HARPER's MAGAZINE.-The December No.
Of Harper, we find to be exceedingly inter-
esting. Another chapter of Abbotts Napo-
leon, and continuation of'' The Newcomes, -
will be found in this number, as also an ad-
mirable sketch of tour in Wier's Cave, Va.
Sawyer & Magoun have it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

CoNGREss The second session Of the thirty
third Congress commenced at Washington on
Monday. A brief synopsis of the doings will
be found in this paper.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANcE.-On Friday
forenoon. Oath, journeyman in our employ,
named S. H. JAMESON, while engaged in wor-
king off orr edition for that week, which he
had completed To within three qnires, left the
office, as he said, for moment, since which
time We have mol heard Of him. - RocklGnd Ga
I'm
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

II A man named Patrick Gill has been
arrested on charge Of robbing the brewery Of
Eggeston Mix, Albany. He was queerly
identified. Il appears upon investigation Of
the premises, that an entrance 10 the building
was made through a window on Dean street.
Upon the sill of the window was found a bot
ton with The eye torn out. The button, upon
comparison with those on the panialoons Of
Gill, was found to agree in size and substance.
A button was also missing on his pautaluons,
with part Of the eye still held by the thread,
with which it was sewed on
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

SHIPwREcK.-Statistics respecting the loss
of lite by shipwreck, now being compiled by
Mr.. Merriam, shows that over 1000 lives have
been lost by this means during the last
eighteen months.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

~ Trains on the x. & p. Railroad have
been behind time since the storm of Sunday
night. The morning train for Boston on Mon
day was omitted entirely.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

~ We see by the last Portland Inquirer
that Wiley has been informed that the I" Re-
publican party intend TO give his paper it,"
The load will be found heavier than the pack
Bunyan got rid of.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

A Great Schooner.-The Machias Union
chronicles the following launch Ia Cherry
field, from The yard of Mr.. A. c. Small, on
The LIST inst, a three masied fOre-and- ait
schooner, Of $50 tons measurement, called
Augusta 9. Brewer. She is owned principally
sci Of this class built on the river, aud is said
10 be the largest fore-and-aft schooner ever
built in Name
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CO NC R e SIS.
MONDAY. Dec.

MONDAY, Dec. A.
.Sendte.-The Senate was called To order az
half past IL o'clock, thirty-seVen Senators be-
ing present. Prayer was then offered by Rev.
Mr., Srer.
The Secretary then read communication
from Mr.. Atchinson dated PlItte City, Mis-
souri,, Nov. III, stating that, a. he could not be
al Washington heiore the third week in De-
cemher, he resigned his post as President OF
the Senate.
Mr.. Hunter moved the acceptance Of Mr..
AIchison's resignation, and that Hon. Lewis
Cass be appointed President pro TEN, which
was agreed 10, and Mr.. Cass took the chair.
Mr.. Dodge, from tie Committee appointed
70 wait npnn the President, reported that the
President would communicate his Message
through his Secretary.
The Presidents Message was then read, and
II and the accompanying documents order to
be printed.
H0use.-The House of Representatives was
called to order at noon, when a prayer was
offered BY the Rev. Mr.. Millburn, the Chap
lain.
Upon calling the roll, 1877 members an
swered to their names, after which Messrs.
Chas. ). Lewis, of Virginia, Fuller and
Goodwin, of New York, and Brstow, of Ken
lucky, were sworn in as new members. On
motion Of Mr. Jones Of Tennessee, a message
was sent 10 the Senate. announcing that a
quorum was present in the House, and ready
for business and that a committee had been
appointed to act in conjunction with that to be
appointed by the Senate, to wait upon Presi-
dent Pierce and inform him that both houses
were ready to receive any communication he
might feel disposed to make.
The Presidents annual message was re-
ceived, read, and referred 10 the Committee Of
the Whole on the state Of the Union The
House then adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for December closes
the volume. 1t is finely illustrated The
promises made at the commencement Of the
year, have, we believe, been faithfully per-
formed. 1t has uniformly contained 100
pages of choice literary mates from the pens
of our most gifted writer's. This periodical is
eminently entitled high rank. Terms-$3
per year; two copies for S.; four copies and
one to getter up Of the club for $40. Address
r. IL. See & Co., Philadelphia.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

Acc1DENT.-Mrs. Albion K Pattee of this
city, was shot on Saturday morning last, BY
the accidental discharge of revolver in the
hands of young man, her brother-in-law.
The ball entered her abdomen in front, passed
through her body, and was picked up in a
corner of the room. She will probably re-
cover
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

The Boston Courier says the abandonment
OF the wing organization in Maine by the Ken
nebec Journal is virtually the end of the wing
party here
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

81 The editor OF that sterling democratic
paper, the Poughkeepsie Telegraph. has com
menced the publication Of daily paper with
1900 subscribers. He has our best wishes for
SUCCESS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

~ Rev. Theodore Parker has been indct-
ed and held to answer on the first Monday of
March next, in the u S. Circuit Court, in the
sum Of $500, for speaking reasonable words
against The Government, at The Burns meeting
in Faneuil Hall last May.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- At the late session Of the Methodist
Conference in Cincinnati, Rev. Mr.. Laughart
was tried for believing in the humiliation of
the wicked, and deprived Of his ministerial Po-
sitOn
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- In the case Of Beale, the Philadelphia
dentist convicted Of taking improper liberties
with Mss Muage, the Court refused 10 grant
new trial. He had been sentenced to four
years and six months in the County Prison.-
Previous to his sentence he made speech in
which he asserted his entire innocence, and
censured the District Attorney and Jury.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

g The superintendent Of the Androscoggin
Railroad has offered reward Of $500 for the
person or persons who placed distractions on
The track Of thai road, near Leeds Centre, on
the morning of The I4lh ult.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

The United States Sendte.-Tweaty-se
democrats have been elected or hold over n
the next United States senate. The legisla-
tures Of South Carolina, Florida, Alabama,
Louisiana, A rkansas, and North Carolina are
democratic, aud will send seven democrats more
from those states there being t,OO to be cho-
sen from North Carolina, making thirty-four
democrats certain out of sixty-two members,
all of whom except four were in favor Of the
Nebraska BILL and it is believed, will be
against any attempt 10 disturb it. The oppo-
silinn have eighteen members elected. In adj
diiion, they have the control of the legislature
in Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wis
consn, ard New York, and may elect six SEN
ators in those states, increasing their force in
the senate to t,centyotour. The ew-Hamp-
shire legislature, which will have 10 elect two
senators, is vet to be chosen The senator
from Missouri is doubtful, and so is the senator
from California. II will be seen, therefore,
that The democrats will have a working ma ur-
ity in the senate in the session Of 1885,
The house will be with the opposition.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07
Illinois.

Some of the anti-administration papers are
correcting their false reports of the Illinois
election, by conceding awkwardly Richard
sons election, by reduced majority. The
following tells the story =
NEBRASKA IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT.
Col. Richardson's Official Majorities.
IN 1852, $40 In 1854, 500!
The official returns for this district are at
length all received. They show grand and
glorious democratic victory. A greater tri-
umph has never been achieved in this country.
The fact that ''Old Dick still leads the col
umn, . is no longer questioned. The figures
foot up as follows =
coI ID ;oL. 49,, -; NJ XH-;lI:. -.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- The State of Maine thinks Portland is
not big enough yet, and goes in for moving the
seat Of government forthwith. When the
Legislature concludes to do that, we hope
they will take the precaution to get Portland
doos.J
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- Among the passengers Of the steamer
Ocean was Mr.. William Cunningham, Of JEFF
ferson, Maine, who has not yet been heard Of.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

SLEIGHING. About six inches Of snow fell
10 this vicinity Sunday night and Monday, and
the sleighing is now quite good.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

Mrs Ii. Smith has recovered S3, 300 Of the
city of Lowell, for injuries sustained by reason
of defect in The street. Exceptions taken.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

- The Hutchinsons are giving concerts in
the principal cities and towns in this state.
They sing in Portland this "wednesday
evening.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

FoRREsTER's BOYS AND GIRL's MAGAZINE, for
December, is received.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

Women are link between men and little
children, and sof such is the kingdom of heav-
en-. If the choice were given US we would
not become man to be President for life of
this Republic.
One Of the noblest men we know, saws he
hopes to be woman in some future state of
existence and certainly all good men will
| progress in the direction of w0manly virtues
| to be as little children, aud then angels
| Their tough snews and hard metallic intel
| lects, given to fight and conquer the material
elements of the world, are laid aside in heav-
en-, and perception takes the place of labori-
Gus study. Woman is mans superior in this
perception she would have much more to
lose than to gain by becoming like him, and
we know no reason why she should try to be
like him. A woman in trousers and short
hair, looks too much like man to answer our
ideas Of a woman and if the Greek Slave
were fixed up so, she would be fright
Governor of North Carolina on Abolitionisn
The message of Gov. Reid to the North Car
the affairs of the state. He states the public
debt, on the 3lst of October, 10 have been So
500, 270, which does not include $3.50 900
Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad bonds, en-
dorsed by the state, and paying interest,"
There are no other matters of interest, to peo-
pie out of North Carolina, except the follow
ing reference to The abolitionists of the north
The bright prospect Of our state affairs, |
regret TO say, is somewhat clouded BY the
reckless spirit of fanaticism which threatens
the violation of the constitution and the disso-
luton of the Union. The conviction is grow
ing deeper every day, that the aboltionists of
the north are determined that the south shall
not repose in the quiet ENJOYMENT of her do
nestle Institutions. The politicians and cler-
gy who lead these fanatics are not purer and
wiser than were the contemporaries of the
trainers of the federal constitution. Then the
statesmen and dlvines were content 10 take
the Bible and the constitution as the touch
stone of their faith, and the north and south
could meet in spirit Of harmony, and Unite
IN common effort to secure the blessings Of
civil and religious liberty. But how changed
is the picture of the present day. Now these
higher law men disregard the compromises
of the constitution, and are mjschevously en-
deavOred TO violate the rights of our property,
and destroy our domestic peace and security.
This IS question of paramount Importance
and | recommend the general assembly to de-
clare, firmly and decidedly, that we shall re-
qulre the compromises OF the constitution 10
be observed in good faith, on the part of the
north, and that North Carolina knows her
rights, and will maintain them.''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

3 Rev. Mark Trafton, NJ c. from the
llth district in Massachusetts, gravely tells
his brethren that ''every man, woman and
child baptised by Catholic priest is subject
Of Rome" and that the inquisition will GER
tainly be established here when Rome gets the
power Mark used to tell some big stories
when he lived in Maine.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

THE2LADIEs' New Book OF Cookery A
Practical System for private families in
town and country. BY Mrs. Sarah j Hale.
illustrated with numerous engravings.-
New York, Long & Bro.
VIM. b. Stearns has laid upon our table a
copy of the above useful work. 1t contains
$50 pages, and is probably the best and most
comprehensive work Of this kind in the coun-
try. Mrs. Hale gives directions how to
choose, how to preserve, how to cook, how to
decorate, how TO serve up, and how to carve
every known article of food, and gives the d.
rections plainly and inteligently. To some
Of these articles is appended an opinion as to
the wholesomeness Of the Wand Every
housekeeper should have a copy. Price
only 81.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

O. A rather singular marriage contract
was few days since entered into in Tennessee.
The wife is worth cool fifty thousand, The
husband was the righIfUl owner Of magni6
cent goaiee. The contract was as follows 80
Art. Isl. The husband is TO have no inter
est in the wife's estate.
Art. Cd He is not to collect any debts of
the concern.
Art. Sd. The beloved husband is not to
chastlse or control any Of ner servants without
the wiie's consent.
Art. 4th The husband binds himself 10
pay the wife one hundred and fifty dollars per
annnm for board and TO have his lodging gra-
lis.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

New YorK.-A combination Of Ullmann's
and Bronson's vote, shows almost exactly the
sum aggregate as that of their competitors,
viz:
Clark's vote. l56, ITO
Gov. Seymolrs vote, 1856, 445
Ullmann's l22, I54. Bronson 5 81, OO2, l56, l56
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

WISCONSIN. "A slip from The La Crosse Ma
tional Democrat announces the election Of Glib
son, democrat, 10 the slate senate BY about so
majority According % the Milwaukee News,
this gives the democrats one majority il that
body and will prevent the election Of fusion
isl to the United States Senate at the next ses-
sion.
CHANGE OF Tine The Winter Arrangement
Of trains on the Kennebec & II, Railroad COM
menced on Monday last They will run for
the present follows
Leave Augusta for Portland and Boston, at
5. 10 and IL. 40 A. NJ
Portland for Bath and Augusta, at Z. 10 A.
NJ. and 1880 p. NJ.
Bath for Portland and Boston, at 6. Is A. NJ.
and Il. 80 p. Nj.
Augusta for Bath, at 3. 10 and IL. 40 A. M.
Bath for Augusta at z. 80 A. NJ. and l. As
p. NJ.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

A REBuKE.' No; one of the Massachu-
seits wings who voted against The Nebraska
bill has been reelected 10 Congress.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

" The Ne,c York Mirror o: Saturday, at
he request Of Capt. Harrison, of steamship
Africa, states that the story with reference 10
seventy five thousand dullars' worth Of Jew
elry and other vaIuables having been seized on
board, is sheer fabrication.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-07

SPIKING GUNS. The following explanation
of the modern method of spiking guns, as
practised by the armies of the Crimea, will be
interesting to many of our readers
"The spikes are about four inches long,
and Of the dimensions of tobacco pipe; the
head fiat barb at the point acts as spring.
which is naturally pressed to the shaft upon
being forced into the touch-hole. Upon
reaching the chamber of the gun it resumes
its position, and it is impossible to withdraw
it. 1t can only be got out by drlIing-no
easy task, as they are made of The hardest
steel, and being also loose in the touch-hole,
there is much difficulty in making drill bite
as effectually as it should do It's application
is the work of moment, a single tap on the
fat head with the palm of the hand sufficing.
This can be easily doEe, even if it is ever so
dark