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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-26
Patrick Henry VS.. Intolerance.

Soon alter Henry's noted case of Tobacco and
The Preserves, as il was called, he heard Of a
case of oppression for conscience sake The
Church of England having been established
by law in Virginia became as such establish
ments are wont to do, exceedingly intolerant
towards other sects. In the prosecution Of
this system Of conversion, three Baptist clergy
men had been indicted at Fredericksburg for
preaching The gospel Of The Son Of God contra
ry to the statute. Henry, hearing Of this, rode
some fifty miles to volunteer his services in de-
fence Of the oppressed. He entered the court
being unknown 10 all preseut, save the bench
and the bar, while the indictment was being
read by the clerk. He sat within the bar, un-
til the reading was finished and the kings at
torney had concluded some remarks in sup
port of the paper. and without more ceremony
proceeded with the following speech -
May il please your worshps, | think ]
heard read by the prosecutor, as | entered this
house, the paper | now hold in my hand. If
have rightly understood, the kings attorney
of the colony has framed an indictment for the
purpose Of arraigning and punishing by impris
onment, three inoffensive persons before the
bar Of this court, for crime Of great magni-
tude-as dsturbers ofthe peace. May it please
the court, what did hear read Did | hear
it distinctly, or was it mistake Of my own :
DID hear an expression as of crime that these
men whom your worshps are about TO try for
msdemeanor are charged with-what and
continuing in low, solemn, heavy voice
preaching the gospel Of the Son Of God =
Pausing amid most profound silence and
brea,hless astonishment, he slowly waved the
paper three times around his head, when lift
ing his hands and eyes to heaven, with pecu-
liar and impressive energy, he exclaimed -
Great God The exclamation, the burst
of feeling from the audience, were all over
powerng. Mr.. H. resumed May it please
your worships, in day like this, when truth
is about to claim its natural and lnallenaoie
rights; when the yoke Of oppression that has
reached the wilderness Of America, and the
unnatural alliance Of ecclesiastical and civil
mower are about 10 be discovered, at such
period when liberty Of conscience is about to
break from her sIumberings, am | to inquire
into The reason Of such charges as find exhib-
tied here to day in this Indictment
Another fearful pause, while the speaker
alternately cast his sharp, piercing eyes on the
court and The prisoners, and resumed :-
Ii am not now deceived, according to the
account of the paper now hold in my hand ,
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BATH, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 1854

seized Hannah by the arm, shook her violent
ly, till she restrained herself sufficiently to
speak; as for him, he was speechless with
rage.
It's entirely too late to make fuss, ia
ther,' she said, at length, : for here is the
marriage certificate, and Grayson is your son 2
have not stolen your horse, Elwood,
said the bridegroom, taking the paper which
the father rejected, though have run away
with your daughter. And, he added, signifi-
cantly, since if you had this land, and would
probably give it to Hannah, | think you ard l
had better make friends, and I'll take it as her
marriage portion.
If you can show that you did not take the
horse, Grayson, said George, the elder of the
two sons, I'll answer for that; but
That can do very easily interrupted
the young husband, | have the proof in my
pocket.
He caught Elwood's eye as he spoke, and
reassured him with look, for he could see
that the old man began to apprehend an ex-
posure in the presence of his sons. This for
bearance did more 10 reconcile him in his dis
comfture than aught else, save the influence of
George; for, like all passionate men, he was
easily swayed by his cooler children. While
Hannah and her brothers examined the mar
rlage certificate, and laughed over the strata
gen. Grayson drew Elwood aside and exhib-
tied paper written on in a cramped uneven
hand, as follows g.
This is to certify, that it was not Josiah
Grayson who took Robert Elwood's horse
from his stable last night-but | took him my
self, by arrangement, SO as to accuse Grayson
of the theft, and drive him to leave his new
farm. THOMAS DRIscoL'
ElwoOd blushed as he came to the words
by arrangement, but read on without speak
ing. Grayson then related the manner in
which he had entrapped the lieutenant, and
this soon put him In good humor. The regu-
lators were called in and heard the explana-
tion, and all laughing heartily over the capture
of Driscol, they insisted that Hannah and her
HuSDdilu dllu Ilu0 Will tlCul W
Elwood's. Neither of them needed much
persuasion-the whole party rode away to-
gether-the lads and lasses of the neigh
borhood were summoned, and the day and
night spent in merriment and dancing.
Grayson and his wife returned on the fol-
lowing morning to their new home, where a
life of steady and honorable industry was re-
warded with aflluence and content. Their
descendants still live upon the place one Of
the most beautiful and extensive farms upon
the fertile prairies. But on the spot where
the disputing cabin stood, has since been built
handsome brick house-and pay only just
tribute to amiable character, when say that
a more hospitable mansion is not to be found
in the Western country.
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The Check Rein.

When Siewpyd harnesses his horse for drag.
ging brick up grade, the horse's head 10
pulled back towards his tail and anchored there
by the senseless and mercless check rein.-
The arrangement is unnatural, the animal 10
constrained by il. He must inevitably lose
strength by ii, for it disturbs the vital force and
induces an unnatural action in the muscles Of
the head, neck, shoulders and mouth. There
is actually less energy and vigor left for the
limbs and chest than there would be If the stu
pid contrivance were jerked off and thrown over
the nearest fence. If reason cannot teach this
promptly 10 any man, just let him Try the ex-
pertinent by putting marIingale upon himsef
and 60 to wrestling, or putting the check ia
the jaws Of boxer that shall extend down his
back 10 his belt
Who beside the British use the check rein,
saving their free trade slaves and general i'm
italors, the Americans The French do not
use il, the Germans do not, the Indians and
SPaniards of South America, who literally live
on horseback do not, nor do the Turks. The
most Observant and most natural people in tho
world are free from this mischeViOus error. Il
is strange to US that the English and ourselves
did not, years and years ago, reason nPOn the
constantly witnessed fact that when a check
rein was loosed at tavern stoop or in a stable,
the poor horse always stretched out his neck
and hung down his head. That was his Ian
guage for saying that that strap hurt and wea-
ried him, and that he was heartily glad to bo
relieved oft.
The genius that first proposed the mechanic
al feat Of lifting himself up by the breeches,
must have been the author of the theory that
the check rein held the horse up and kept him
from falling. The mechanical action in the
TWO cases must be precisely the same. lfthe
reader will reflect for moment he will SEQ
that no suspendng power can be derived, ex-
cept from without the animal. A post, tree,
or beam is just as indispensable to the support
Of horse to the support Of man intent on
suicide. A horse can't hang himself up in
air by the terrels on his back. any more than
man can by pulling upwards at his neck hand
kerchief
The check rein should be abolished. ID
wastes motive power. It's use is unhealthy,
for it dsturbs the Otherwise naturally and equal
" disturbed vital forces. Il shOrtens the life
Of the horse, it dmInishes his speed, and les
sens the free and quick action SO essential to
The animal safety and that Of his driver.
Brethren Of the press, let US emancIPate Inc
horse from the British check rein.-ItIt0LO
Democrat.
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WisttlIanp.
A Good Railroad Story,

have presumed ON your interest, and that
of your readers, in the works of internal i'm
provement, TO talk good deal, quite prOsiy,
about railroads. Nevertheless, | will venture
to tax your patience with little railroad story
which a friend of mine, (Hon. Robert
tells as prominent feature IN his own gaming
experience When he was only Georgia
Colonel, (by virtue Of a law license and very
commanding fgure,) he was on visit, one day,
to a friend Of his, one Ned Greer, in the neigh
borhood Of Athens, Georgia. 1t seems that
about this time, the Athens Branch Rrailroad
was ia rather a shaky condition. A good deal
of money had been paid in, and good deal of
work had been done but times were getting
tight, the stockholders were getting restive
(and costive,) and the road was regarded as
any thing but fixed fact Perhaps the es-
Inmates had been made too low, and there was
prospect that the money would all be expen-
ded, while yet great deal of road remained
unbuilt; at any rate, the stock was below par
and the holders thereof out Of heart. Sitting
in his plaza with his old chum, Bob, (the afore-
saiG Colonel,) Ned picked up an Athens news
paper, and glancing at its columns, with a
start, threw it suddenly from him, with an oath
expressive Of great disgust.
Whats the matter, Ned!' asked Bob; has
anybody been raking you down, in the paper :
'Hark you, Bob,' was the response, I've
been confounded fool once in my life, but if
I'm lei ont of this, I'm willing to be cropped
if I'm ever caught again Here's a notice for
another instalment on that cursed rail-
'Pshaw = laughed Bob go along and pay
in on your stock You stingy rascal, you only
took $4,000 when you ought to have take twice
as much. The road will be the making of
your town and double the value Of your plan
tation-.'
Stop! shouted Greer; that's the same
confounded stuff that your brother Charles and
all the rest Of the railroad orators filled my
sleeps head with, just before | subscribed
Stop, Bob, | can't bear joke on this MATTER :
!
and pay up, like man. The stock IS good
stock and you wouldn't part with 1t, at any
price
You provoking devil, | tell you it is not
worth a continental - l'replied Ned, with
a great deal of energy.
Very good, said Bob, calming down and
quietly drawing out his well-stnffed pocket
book Just count up how much you have
paid in on it,
Greer took his pencil, and after considerable
cyphering, during which Bob whistled the la
test Ethiopian melody, announced that he had
disbursed for and on account of the machine,
the sum of twenty two hundred and fifty dol
ars-'for which, as he expressed it, he was
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these men are accused Of preaching Tie %. pei

these men are accused Of preaching tie gOs pei
Of the Son Of God Great God !!
Another long pause while he waved the
Indictment around his hesd-whiIe . deeper
Impression was made on lhs auditors. Resu-
ming his speech
May 1t please your worship, there are De-
riods in the history uf man. when corruu,;on
and dePravity have 50 long debased the human
character, that man sinks under the weight Of
the OPPressor's hand, becomes his serviIe, ab.
ject slave-he lcks the hand thai smiies him.
he bows in passive obedience to mandates of
the despot and in this state of serviIity re-
ceives his fetters Of perpetual bondage. But
may it please your wOrships, such day has
passed away.
From that period when our fathers left
the land Of their nativity for a settlement in the
American wilds, for liberty, for civil and re.
ligiOus liberty, for liberty Of conscience, and to
worship their Creator according to their own
conception Of heavens revealed will, from the
moment they placed their feet upon the Amer
lean continent, and in the deeply imbeded
forest sought an asylum from persecution and
tyranny-frOm that moment despotism was
crushed the fetters Of darkness were broken
and heaven decreed that man should be free 10
worship God according 10 the Bible
Were it not for this, in vain were all tAiu
suffering and bloOdshed to Subjugste this new
world, if we, their offspring, mDst be op-
pressed and prosecuted. But may il please
your wOrshiPs, permit me 10 inquire once
more, for what are these men about to be tried!
This paper says for preaching the Gospel Of
the Saviour of Adams fallen'race.'
What laws have they violated =
While the third time il low, digniied
manner, he lifted his eyes 10 heaven, and
waved the Indictment around his head. The
court and audience were wrought up TO the
most intense pitch Of excitement. The face Of
the prosecuting attorney was palld and ghaSt-
ly, and he appeared unconscious that his whole
frame was agitated with alarm-while the
Judge, in a tremulous votoe put an end to the
scene, now became excessively painful by the
authOritive declaration,-
Sheriff, discharge those men y
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ANEcDorE OF WEBsTER.-Daniel Webster.
short time previous to his last public receP-
ton in Boston, was travelling from New York
10 this city, by the overland route. When thO
cars reached Springfield, Mr.. Waite, the we'll
known excellent conductor, stepped into the
forward car, and as usual, announced
Springfield station-twenty minutes allowed
passengers 10 dine !! Mr.. Webster, who was
sitting BY him, arose, and pleasantly tapping
him on the shoulder, remarked Young man,
that is one of the mlst interesting speeches
ever heard in my life Yes sir, calmly re-
piled the conductor, all speeches are good 10
which the speaker and hearer heartily symPa-
lhze.' Very true,' said Mr.. Webster, and
have always noticed that those speeches are
always considered best which are finished in
good season for dinner. Hines
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The man who made shoe for the foot Of .
mountain, is now engaged in hat for the head
of discourse-afler which be will manufacture
a plume for general intelligence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-12-21
FATHERLANDI

OUR Best Card Het!-In few days we viii offer
I J at Public Sale number of most elegant BUILDING
LOTS almost the Public Square, it being portion Of
those magnificent grounds occupied by Dr. Shelby.
The grounds will all be laid off uniform plan hereaf
ter to be all carried out will be by handbis
to be issued possible The Lots first offer for
sale will be Fatherland and Russell Streets commenc
ing Immediately opposite the Louisville Railroad Depot
These Lots speak for themselves and it is useless for US
attempt to describe them, as we presume all who wish TO
purchase will examine for themselves
These Lots will be sold a credit Of |, 9 g. 4 and 5
years with interest from date for notes satisfactorily
ed, payable in Bank, and lien retained.
s For further particulars, our BIG BILLS, to be
ready in lew days.
nov 26-tf LINDSLEY 4 CROCKETT.
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aLAGNIEICENr BuLLDLNG AsSoCIATIoN.

gRTE are Offering about S5 valuable Building Lots
w ip Edgeiyd, fronting 50 feet Fatherand and Bos
te Streets and running back 10 feet to convenient
nys on such terms viii enable any to procure
delightful home for ms family. These Lots are near
and covered with magnificent Forest trees They will be
s1Id GA extraordinary terms so tar as payments
CeTned. -.
Isus-l p s. and years credit, with interest from
security required the two first notes only. A
purchaser who wIpay 25 of the purchase money IN cash
nm be other payments and give his note Tor the other
sat 3 4 ana wears, with interest from date.
ANY one who w satisfy the owners OF the property that
he viii improve his neatly, can have the same on
credit with interest the principal payable at the end
me three vearsuteres payable annually and no Sc
curity required ... =,
We are sincere making this remark No city IN the
toD can produce such lots, with the same soil and TIM
her as near the Public Square Lots the South side
f the River that readily command from 800 TO SIVo per
foot - -; 4, =,
The terms will be varied to suit any purchaser provided
he IS = building man. Cali soon on -
LINDSLEY 4 CROCKETT,
a. 38 College ct.
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GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING STORE,
No. SO Market street.
WV APRTUAT ny FATT Ann urNTrp Ut oTIJT,-f

rTHE undersigned has just made large additions IA
i to his Fall supply OF Ready Made Clothing which EE
makes his stock complete. 1t comprises in part Ia
Cloth ClOaks latest styles;
1ama and Spanish ClOaks;
Overcoats Of all qualities and styles;
Cloth Frock, Dress, Business and Sack Coats
all colors;
Cloth Cashmere, Satinet, Tweeds, Jeans
and other Pants in great variety
Silks Satin, Plush and other description Of
Vests, a very choice stock;
Shirts, Drawers Suspenders, Cravats, Handker-
chiefs Socks, uGdershrts, Net and Flannel, Trunks,
Valises, Carpet Bags &C. &c. and indeed everything
necessary to gentlemen's Furnishing House.
The CUsOmDe parment under the management Of ex
perencsd practical cutter and those who may order Cloth
ing made up may rely full satisfaction being given
lie thanks his friends for the patronage which has been
OCt22-tjanl NJ SULZBACKER, Agent.
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r>nR sALE.-A be-utilu residence. situated on Sum:

NOR SALE-A beautiful residence, situated on sum
& ner street in the sth Ward The Lot fronts IS feet
nd runs back l7G 10 Is foot alley The House is two
story brick building containing large rooms, dining
room passage porches closets, kitchen, servants room,
smoke house &C. and has beautiful shade trees IN the
ward Persons wishing to buy convenient and pleasant
residence good neghhorhOOd, al very low price and
up,u rasv terms viii do well to examine this property
before pUrGhasIuge .sewheTe
ALSO, beautiful vacant Lots adjoining the a6oye-one
fronts aud the other 30 feet Summer street and nuns
back l76 feel lo toot alley. Apply to
R. A BAL WE, Genl Agent,
r,,.'0 II Deaderick street.
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MERCHANDISE

Il u
SILKS FOR THE MILLIONIII
PRICES TO SUIT THE SHORT CROPS.
Thompson & Co.,
81 Public Square.
A RE receiving their Fall and Winter Stock most
tAof which has been selected since the late
hcaon in being thus enabled offer their Goods prices
TO suit the present crisis Cash buyers will be surprised at
the inducements offered them to spend their money.
SILKS
Wehave the largest and Cheapest lot of Silks ever offered
in this market We have all kinds and styles, varying
from fifty cents to five or six dollars yard
Rich Plaid and Stripe Silks
g Moire Antique Black and Colors;
"a Satin Plaid and Stripes;
" Black Satin Plaid and Stripe;
" all kinds cheap Silks:
Wedding and Evening Dresses splendid Rich plain PeuA
de S0is.
DAMAGED SILKS.
large lot of splendid Black grogran Silks, that have
been wet but are not injured ia texture or appearance
Weare selling them at less than cost and selling them
asst.
wOoLLEN DRESS GOODS.
Rich Plaid Vaencias;
Plaid and Striped Cashmeres;
Tartan Plaids all qualities;
Beautiful Robes de Chambre for Ladies;
Gents.
Black Satin Faced MeIrinses;
Super Super, Black Cashmeres.
LACE GOODS
Madalon Surphce Collars and Sleeves;
Honiton Lace COllarets;
Maltese do;
Yalencennes, Patt and English Thread Lacss;
Point Lace Capes;
Point Lace Hdkfs;
Real Black Thread Lace Wells:
Great bargains in extra fine French Embd Linen Cambria
Hdkfs.
CLOAKS AND sHAwLS.
In few days will have open splendid assortment
of COaks, MRntles and fine Shawls
FLANNELS, ETC.
Particular attention is requested to stock of Flannes-
Best Shaker Flannels;
&" double milled;
Weeh do;
% English Swansdown, very heavy--fOr invaIIds;
Mems BOYS and all kinds of servants wear; Blankets Ia
BILE Linens Sheeting, ETC., etc.
IRISH LINENS
We cannot speak too highly Of our Irish Linens they
cheaper than ever
FUR! FURS II
On the first day of October will open the spen
did assortment of Furs offered in this cty-al kinds
and from every climate.
CURTAIN GOODS
Splendid Satin de LANES;
German Demasks;
all kinds of French Cotton Dsmasks.
HOSIERY HOSIERY I!
We have cheaper and better assortment of Winter
Hosiery than ever offered before.
All kinds of Ribbons and dress Trimmings.
sept. THOMPSON 4 CO, No. 81
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TUSTrecciv fus assortment of Bed es55s-a,
- sIeads Bureaus Vine and Tin Safes - s.ss.soss x
Soas, Sofa Beds, Breakfast, Dining, Cen Ses--esD
tre Side and Work Tables extension Tables &c, A large
OF Of WardTObes Chairs "a all kinds v indyW Shades
Clocks an assortment of l.. Gberts entire IrOn-ramed
Pianos, CArpevng, Oil Cloth &c. Mattresses Shuck Moss
Cotton and Cured Hair Spring Mattresses kept hand
and made order and warranted. Now the time for
those wanting any articles IN my line buy
CASH, or approved paper
1. H. MORTON,
. ivI2-tf Is Union street.
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HUGHES BROTHERS,
DAGUERREAN ARTISTS AND DAGUERREoTYPE
STOCK DEALERS.

STOCK DEALERS.
C. C. HUGHES, Union street, over Stretch Orr
r \ HUGHES, 5g College street. late DObyns d Co:
TEACH Of these Galleries the public can sb- ZfS$fN
n tain first class Pictures, we use the bestN[ZE
Material and largest and most approved Apparatus Our
Rooms are neatly hea up, with Powerful Side and SKY,
Lights the only in the CgS which Is acceded by all
ATIss and Connoseures % be the best for taking large
FAMILY GROUPS so TO dispense with those dark
shadows so gnerally and objected to. We have
beautiful PIANO for the of the LADIES As we attend
ersonaly Sltters patrons may rely on polite
attantou and Pictures second TO none.
~ Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit
our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not
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