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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

SHooTING.-We learn by Job Chase Esq.
that on Friday evening last about O'Clock. az
Mr.. Seth Sampson, Of Turner, was seated in
room at Paris Hill with several others, the re-
port of gun was heard and at the same time
ball entered the window and just escaping
Mr. SIMPSONS head struck the wall and
rolled back upon the floor. A gentleman who
happened to be passing at the time, says he
saw the flash Of the gnn, and saw man run
from the house. We understand that Mr..
Sampson was connected with case then pen
ding in Court, and which is supposed to have
something to do with the matter Of shooting. -
No process has as yet been issued for the ar
rest ofthe william, but we learn that they are
on his track. We hope he may soon be-
brought to justice and made to answer for this
murdercus outrage. LelOiston AdUertiSer
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

The q AMERICAN SENTINEL - is the title of
a new paper published at Damariscotta, the
first number Of which we have relieved
Marcus L. M. Hussey, publisher. 1t is neat
ly printed, and its various departments are ar
ranged with good TASTE What it is to be, in
politics and religion, has not TRANSFERRED but
certain indications lead to the opinion that its
sails are trimmed to catch the popular breeze
by which buried politicians are being waited
to glory. We suppose both the Sentinel and
the breeze will have their day, like other hard
blows
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

INDUSTRY OF THE PRESIDENT A Wash
iugton correspondent of the Eastern Argus of
Portland, writes as follows:
Whatever else may be said of the present
administration, we believe nobody denies 10 it
the credit Of being hard aoorking administra-
ton. It's several departments, from The heads
of them down to their copying clerks, seem to
employ themselves diligently and successfully
to prevent the undue accumulation Of their bu-
siness In this respect, perhaps, our public
affairs in Washington were never better man
aged. And the President himself, it is well
understood, finds himself constantly occupied
by an attention 10 his important duties, which
almost makes the Presidential Office burthen,
more than an honorable distinction. He is
Fortunate however, in having the aid Of Sec
etary who IS capable Of relieving him from
much labor. Mr.. sydney Webster is gen
tleman of genuine New England industry, and
all who know him will readily bear witness TO
the courtesy, promptness and ability with
which he discharged his various duties at the
White House.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
The Message.
The Boston Post saws =


We trust that none will fail to read, and re-
feet upon, this lucid, able, straightforward
and dignied state paper. Like the inaugural,
and the last annual message, 1t bears the mark
Of a truly American policy as to foreign af-
fairs ; and in It's treatment of domestic affairs
it has the impress of the Jeifersonian state
right school Of politics.
We like the calm, manly confidence in the
right with which America, with great princl-
Piles in her foreground, is here placed before
the world. There is much meaning in the
assertion that it is time America was known
and felt as power in the world Not that it
is time to depart from the great principle of
non-interyentlOn iii the concerns of foreign ma
tions, which the wise statesmen of our first
congresses-those even under the articles of
confederation-so clearly and admirably laid
down, and which has been adhered to by their
descendants with such brilliant success. But
it IS time that the great powers of the world
which so arrogantly lay down arbitrary regu-
lations and term them International law,
should plainly understand that there is here in
America a national criticism which will Judge
these regulations TO be interpretations and not
law, and insist upon its judgment being re-
spected. The strong reasoning, the calm yet
firm language, of the message on this point is
above all praise. We cannot understand how
true lovers Of our country can object to its po-
stions, so right are they in themselves and so
necessary do they seem to be to the grand flu
ture Of American enterprise and power.
We like, too, the infeXible sternhess With
which, as to our internal policy, the republican
ideas of strict construction and of an eco
nomical administration of the government, are
adhered to- The whole import Of the mes
sage, on this point, is as deeply significant as
it is timely. The recent past of official ne
glect and of downright corruption affords les
sons that ought not to 90 UNDECIDED The
money which system Of high taxes and Law
ish expenditure draws from the people, is but
a small portion of the evil which is thus en-
tailed on the country. The social and polit-
ical corruption-the abnegation Of all moral
integrity-that such a system is sure to en-
gender, constitutes its worst feature. Now
this message, estimating justly the splendid
schemes Of internal improvement, by new
roads and canals, held up by their advocates
as pioneers of new age. sets itself against
them all, so far rs the aid of the general gov
eminent is concerned. In place Of high taxes
an all the people, to foster schemes that can
only benefit the specializing few, it recon-
mcnds the policy of low duties, and the most
rigid scrutiny as to appropriations Here is
a return to the policy Of the republican fathers,
and course of action that should be warmly
commended by the American people.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

CONCERT. We refer our citizens with
pleasure, to the advertisement of Mr.. E. Free
man Whitehouse, the young ballad singer,-so
well known and admired throughout New
England in another column. We have never
heard this Company, as at present arranged,
Of superior merit. We shall be exceedingly
disappointed if this is not the concert of the
season. Go and hear them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

~ Henry Ward Beecher says" In order
to defeat the supposed vaccinations of Roman
ism, the know nothings initiate the worst
feature of the Roman system. They are vir-
tualIy an order of Protestant Jesuts-spies
upon every mans thoughts and words stab
bling in secret the hopes and regulations Of in
dvduals, and the policy of freedom and hu
manty ordering in secret ca5al the affairs O
state, and visiting with remorselGss proscrip
ton the opinions Of men, whose rights are a;
sacred as their own"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

A DARING DEED. The Portland Advertiser
narrates remarkable instance Of intrepidity
which was witnessed in that city on SATURDAY.
last. A spirited horse took fright, and with
sleigh attached, dashed through India and
Fore streets towards Exchange street, where
1t seemed certain that he must make terrible
work among the crowd Of market carts which
thronged the avenue. AT this juncture, when
every person in the street awaited with con-
sternation the impending disaster, young
Irish teamster seized a small stake from his
trunk sled, and sprang directly into the path
of the frightened animal. AS the horse came
within arms length, swift as thought he
brought the shi1lalagh down upon his temple
and felled him to the ground. He was uT
again in moment, but the young man who
had SO unceremoniously arrested his progress
seized him by the head, and with the assist
ance Of the bystanders he was speedily secured
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

THE Know NOTHING SPLIT IN New York
The following is copy of a resolution
adopted at meeting of Know Nothings, held
in Brooklyn, N. ", recently for the purpose
of considering the action of the Grand Coun-
Gil, in regard TO certain boilers at the late
election
Resolred, That we repudate and condemn
the aforementioned action Of the Grand COun-
Gil as anti-American, anti-Republican and the
most unwarrantable, abominable and danger
Gus assumption Of despotic power ever at
temptedsin this Republic in its Confessional
Penance, and threats Of Excommunicatior
onl y equalled by the Holy lnquisition Of Spain
and only worthy of imitation by the Gran,
Council Of Cardinals at Rome.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

~ The Portland Inquirer advises the free
sellers to look out for the know nothings.-
Wiley says Sam Houston, the supposed
know nothing candidate for the Presidency,
''is stakeholder, a compromiser, holding not
a single anti-slauery principle." Let US see
them get their foot out Of it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

The Albany Atlas says: 1.-THE operation
and course Of the temperance leaders in regard
to politics has been from the beginning little
else than fraudulent conspiracy against the
democratic party, and in behalf of designing
class of wing politicians AS true of Maine
as any other part OF creation.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

A CHILD WITH TWO HEADs.-It having
been stated that such freak Of nature had oc-
Cured, and that the child was living, reporter
Of the N. Y. Evening Post, obtained sight Of
the curiosity. He says this instance does not
materially differ from those known 10 the pro-
fession as spina bifda, the cleft spine OF
English writers. 1t is in fact tumor sPrin-
ging from the spine at the back Of the neck,
as large as the child's head, aud very natural
ly mistaken by professional observers for
second head
Professions of the same nature are well
known to the profession, but they more fire.
quently occur at the small of the back.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

It is not at all singular that not one Of those
Massachusetts wings who voted against the
Nebraska bill is reelected to congress, while
in Illinois, Richardson, who was the foremost
man in putting it through the house, is tri-
umphantly reelected. In this district the
gentleman who voted against the bill, not
outstanding his popularity, was the lowest
canddate.-BeLfaSt Jour.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

MASSACHUSETTS,. The Journal says the
know nothings have achieved Uictory but not
a triumph. The vote has fallen off largely
j. v. @. Smith, present mayor and know
nothing candidate, 64O3 Geo. B. Upton,
whig, AGO. Isaac Adams, democrat, GIL
All others 80. The know nothings have a
majority in the Council. The know nothing
ticket was also elected in Worcester, Lynn,
and Roxbury. They were defeated in Charles
town by the citizens candidate, who had 1853
plurality.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

| ~ The Bosom Courier says the abandon
ment Of the whig organization in Maine by the
Kennebec journal is virtually the end Of the
wing party here.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
u CONGRESS assembled at Washington on

% CONGRESS assembled at Washington on
Monday, Dec. 4th. This is the last session
Of the present Congress, and expires on the
4th Of March next. The Boston Post says
the last session was marked by the complet-
ing Of really great measures, that were ma
tional in their scope, and will be vastly bene-
fclal in their effects and such, to say moth
ing of others, were the laws making provision
for the reciprocal treaty, the warehouse law,
the law providing for the increase ofthe navy,
and the bill providing for the execution of the
Mexican treaty.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

Gg- Rev. DIR. Sheldon is preaching a series
OF discourses on the book Of Genesis. They
are said to be highly interesting, as develop
ing ideas, which have by some been consid-
cred inconsistent with sound orthodoxy. DR..
;. is clear logician and an able writer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

0F The following persons were drawn
Traverse Jurymen, by the Mayor and Alder
men on "Wednesday evening, TO serve at the
next term of the Supreme Judicial Court,
inst go VIM. Potter, Willard Hall, Thos. Har-
ward, SAM Parker, SAM Swanton, 3D.,
VIM. ID. Croker, Roland Fisher, Stephen
Larrabee, Reuben Sawyer, Isaac Hatch.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
a Contest with a Deer.

The Mansfield (Ohio) Banner, relates a
singular breach Of the peace which occurred
in the vicinity of that place few days since
A young lady, Miss Harriet Brown, was re-
turning alone from visit to neighbor, when
a pet deer belonging to the gentleman whose
house she had left, leaped over fence and at
tackled her, striking her with his horns with
sufficient force to cut through her clothing and
draw blood. The Banner says =
8. AS Miss Brown fell, she courageously
took the deer by the horns, and chung to him,
sometimes being dragged on the ground and
at others regaining her feet-the animal all
the time striking and cutting her with his
feet. The deer finding himself foiled by the
courage Of the girl, attempted another mode
of attack, and endeavored to push her up
against trees and thus shake her from her hold
on his horns. But it was no go-she held
on but in the course of the struggle the deer
dragged Miss Brown near to fence at point
where there was large stack Of straw against
it on the other side: the poor girl, being una
BILE to make herself heard in her cries for help,
and finding herself much weakened from effort
and loss of blood, cast about her for some
source of escape, and looked upon the straw
stack as the only safe retreat-and maneu-
vering so as to get the deer near to the fence,
let 90 of his horns with her right hand and
tried the (" gouge game putting her thumb
into his eye, gave it hard push; this so hurt
and frightened the beast that as quick as light
ming he bounded back some fifteen feet from
her, and before he had recovered from his
fright sufficiently to renew the attack, his fair
antagonist had gained the top Of the fence and
from thence the top OF the stack, completely
foiling her adversary. From her high posi-
ton she succeeded in attracting the attention
of neighbor who came to- tf5ferelef.
The fight lasted near an hour and at its
close Miss Browns clothes were nearly all
torn off her, and she was cut in almost every
part Of her body by the hoofs Of the animal =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

EY A thaw commenced in this vicinity on
Sunday morning, and rain and sleet prevailed
on Monday. Monday night it cleared off cold, ,
and we are now in the enjoyment Of fine win
ter weather.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

LAUNcHED-In Brunswick, on Tuesday,
from the yard of Messrs. G. S. Pencil and
Brothers, ship Of about 1850 tons, called the
UNITED STATES.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

CO Money in San Francisco is reported
abundant, and more than can find profitable
investment
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

0G The bellows Of the great organ in Ire
mont Temple, Boston, is in short time TO be
worked by steam. The engine and shafling
are all ready and set up, and all that is neces-
sary is the completion Of the connecting ma
chinerv
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

II Napoleon, through MEDIUM states
that " Ere three months have passed, dating
from this hour, an assassination Of crowned
head will astonish and bewilder the magnates
of Europe''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

WoN'T SEE THE LIGHT. The Portland In
quirer says of the Presidents Message -
'Read it if you have mind to-we haven't,
and are doubtful if we do.'' Well, supposing
you don't read it, who cares
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

60 1t is said that the Russian government
has offered Mr. Collins 100000 apiece for
his steamers.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

The great hospital in Sevastopol, was set
on fire by the shells of the allies, and was
burnt to the ground with all its inmates, 1000
sick and wounded. This frightful occurrence
is passed over as lightly as possible by the
English and French Papcrs.-Er.
The above as a specimen Of the n1ogndni0ii-
ty of British troops, has many rival in our
past history as nation. The treatment OF
The brave Ledyard, who, while in the act of
surrenderlng Fort Griswold to British Off
cer' was run through the body by that officer,
will compare well with the above. We hope,
for the sake Of humanity, that the barbarian
tribes Of the earth will not charge such war
fare 10 Christianity.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

Another Of the Oceans Passengers Dead
We learn from the Journal that Mr.. J A.
Hussey, who was severely injured at the time
Of the burning Of the steamer Ocean, and has
since been under medical treatment at the Hos
pitai in Boston, died on Sunday Of his injuries
lie was about 35 years Of age, and leaves a
wife and children at Damariscotta, where he
was local agent for Carpenter & Co.'S Elk
expressman, Wing, at the time Of the COLI
sion. This makes five deaths from the disas-
fer
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

u We are indebted to the publishers fol
that beautiful little gem, " The Lady's AL
manac," for 1855.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
~ The Cincinnati Inquirer says Of thu
Presidents Message:

~ The Cincinnati Inquirer says of the
Presidents Message:
We have seldom perused more admra-
BILE public document 1t is straightforward
business-like state paper, and gives most
intelligent account, in a reasonable space, OF
the foreign and domestic transactions Of the
government during the year past Its recon-
mendations and suggestions are eminently
practical and sensible, and deserve the careful
attention Of the body TO which they are adj
dressed. 1t is dignifed in its lone, and the
most censorious critic will be puzzled to find
anything in it that is not appropriate and in
good taste for the chief magistrate Of the re-
public to express"
The New Hampshire Patriot, at the con-
clusion of an admirably written review of the
message, says
"The message is throughout democratic,
conservative and statesman-like, and wherever
read by the honest masses of New Hampshire,
Will give them new cause to respect and ad-
mire the wisdom, the integrity, the patriotism
OF FRANKLIN PIERCE"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

~ We are indebted to Hon. Hanniba
Hamlin for public documents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

NJ The Courts have recently decides
that man is sane who pays the printer jus
before he makes his will
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

C. The uncertainties of the law were re-
Gently shown in capital trial in Madison,
Texas. Last spring woman named Jones
and her son were tried for killing her husband,
and being convicted Of manslaughter, were SEN
fenced TO the penitentiary for term Of years ;
dissatisfied with this, the wretched culprits
succeeded in having a new trial, at which they
were found guilty Of murder, and were SEN
fenced to be hung during the present month.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

CRY CLERK At a meeting Of the City
Council on Wednesday evening, JAMES Il.
WHITMAN Esq, was chosen City Clerk pro
foyn
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

MAsoNIc.-At a regular meeting Of the
Solar Lodge, Of this city, the following officer;
were chosen for the ensuing year 60
w. D. R. Wylie, NJ, Geo. Ross, S. W.,
J. Mathews, J. W., Davis Hatch, Treas, J
P. Allen, Sec'y.
Gundians-W A. ]. Fuller, r. R. Smith
]. Ii. Mcclellan
Finance Com.-D. R. Wylie, Geo. Ross
and John Mathews
The officers of Bristol Lodge, Damari scotia,
elected on the 18th inst, were -
w. P. M. Wells, NJ, G. d. Strout, S. W.,
VIM. Huston, ]. W., J. Erskine, Treas, J.
Varney, S. d., j. Myers, ]. d., S. F. Strout,
S s.. S. Woodbury., ]. S., B. F. Taber, IT,,
Benz. Woodbury., M.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

O. The New Hampshire Gazette states
that not a single foreigner holds an office, I'M
der the national government, in the city of
Portsmouth; and that out of more than $50
mechanics and laborers employed in the navy
yard, there are but seventeen foreigners.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

70 Navigation on the Penobscot is closed
for the season.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
The Evening News, Philadelphia, whig,

The voice Of truth cannot be silenced, and
justice will always evidently triumph. We
now predict that in less than twelve months
Judge Douglas will again be the most popular
man in Illinois, and that the very city Of Chi
cage, that refused to hear him speak, will en-
dorse his course and sustain the Nebraska bill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

GoDEY's LADY's Book The January num-
ber,-which is No. l, Of the .Jg1ieth volume
is one Of the best we have ever seen. 1t is
beautifully illustrated, and its pages are filled
with a variety Of matter in which the fanciful
and practical are so judiciously united as to
please every diversity Of taste. AS lady s
magazine, it certainly has no superior.
FERNS. One copy, one year, SO; two
copies, one year, IS; five copies, one year,
and an extra copy to the person sending the
club, SO; eight copies, one year, ditto, SIS
eleven copies, one year, ditto, $50.
Godey's Lady's Book and Arthur's Home
Magazine will both be sent one year for SO so.
L. A. Cooley, No. ll3 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

~ r. G. LINCOLN, Esq, Of Hallowell, is
put forward by the Kennebec Journal, for
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

- At the democratic congressional con-
vention for the first district, held at Dover, N.
H., on the 9th inst, Hon. Geo. w Kit
tredge was nominated for reelection to Con
gress. He received So out Of 60 votes cast.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

0F General J. W. Whitfield, the delegate
elected from Kansas, is an Arkansas man,
raised on the frontier, and Of great energy Of
character. He is called, the Journal Of Com
MERGE supposes, pro-slavery," because he is
in favor Of the Nebraska bill, as the Kansas
people are by an overwhelming majority.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for January.
1855, is received thus early. We notice q
marked Improvement in this number, it being
printed on new type, and on a finer quality q
paper. 1t is also handsomely illustrated
This feature will be continued through the
year. AT time when so much frivolous. en-
ervating, and vicious literature is flooding the
country, and finding its way into every nook
and corner, it is peculiarly gratifying to us to
recommend this magazine to every lover Of
the pure and good. Wherever it goes, we
are sure its influence will be most healthy.
TERMS. One copy, for one year, So; two
copies, for one year, 50; three copies, fol
one year, SIS.
Address T. S. Arthde& Co., 1o7 Walnu,
ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-14
~ Where is "a DEMOCRAT UNTIL 1854 .

e. Where is ssA DEMOCRAT UNTIL 1854, -
who opened SO luminously in the Tribune a
few weeks agol His able logic on the terri
tories, viz: that they are alike the property Of
all the &ates-that the citizens of all the States
should be obliged to enter the territories on
the same footing, and that Southern slave
holders should not be permitted to enter, was
astounding, and probably upset him. The
question is, where as ga democrat until 1854 az
We are rather of the opinion that it was the
kicking Of his logic that shut his mouth 9th
ers think the perfdous strangling of anti-Ne-
braska thunder by the know nothings, was
what upset his tea. Hope he will succeed in
filling another cup with the melting beverage,
SO as to give ''the supporters of the admins
tration party" one more gentle dose Of logic.