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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
The Brag Game.

The Morrillites have adopted the old wing
game of brag. They claim all the voters of
the State, and talk about electing Morrill, BY
the people The contingency of being in
minority in the Legislature is not thought of
-ip their calculations they evince a total dis
regard Of arithmetic rules or election prece-
dents. From fifty to sixty thousand votes are
claimed, md the democratic and wing candI-
dates are considered as nowhere The friends
of Mr.. Paris are represented as only few of
ice holders and bakers dozen Of voters-and
as for Mr.. Reed, he is not reckoned in the
count ''We'll show you what is what. :"
say they ''every Nebraska democrat ought
to be hanged, and the rest Of the party are
hypocrites Morrill, is to be Governor-the
millennium of honest politicians is coming, and
a glorious time we will have of it in dealing
out the Offices according to bargain arrange
ments'
Don't be frightened at this brag game,
brother democrats They told about as large
story last year, before they forgot The cleo
pioneering power Of the "Maine law, !" and
the returns footed up for Morrill, eleven thous-
and out of SEVENTY thousand votes -
Well, as they will have no chance to brae
after election, let them do it now THEY'LL
soon break down under their accumulated nro-
spective glory.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
The Military.

Among the novel incidents antecedent to
election day was the military display in this
city on Tuesday. The Bangor Light Infantry,
a fine looking corps Of noble looking fellows,
numbering 40 muskets, came to town in a
special train from Portland, attended by the
Bangor Band. The City Greys were out ear
ly and on hand at the depot with the Bath
Brass Band, to receive then guests. They
took them about town with the best Of music,
and elected from the whole population warm
Communications for the soldier-like bearing
and precise martial movements Of the whole
corps. Dinner was served at the Sagadahock,
and in the evening Military Ball came off at
Columbian Hail. where as much soldierly
gallantry and female beauty were combined as
have been seen in Bath for many day. The
Ball was probably the finest affair ever got up
in this city. The supper table, arranged by
Robinson & Brother, was exquisitely beau
tiful, calling forth from every one the warmest
expressions of praise.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

SAD OccURRENcE.-In Chicago, on the
25th ult., while party of young men were
serenadng with bells, tin pans, &C., one Of
their acquaintance who had been married on
the previous evening, window was suddenly
thrown open, and gun discharged twice al
the throng. The gun was loaded with buck
shot, several of which took effect in the fore
head Of young man named Edmund Adams,
causing his death in few hours. The young
husband, who is supposed to have fired the
shot, was named Cyrus IL. Larkin. Both Of
the parties belonged to highly respectable
families, and had been esteemed as quiet and
exemplary young men.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

MAcKEREL- The Yarmouth Register says
that The mackerel fishermen Of Cape Cod have
done poor business, thus far, the present
season. Vessels recently arrived at Harwich,
Yarmouth and other places, after an absence Of
month. have brsught in usually but from five
to twenty barrels of fish. The Register says
that The business has been growing worse and
worse for the last two or three years, and I'M
less there Is turn Of luck soon il will have
to be abandoned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

DECLINED. l.. D. WILKINSON, Esq, the
Cary candidate for Congress in the first dis
trict, declines the nomination. He says in
his letter which appears in the Argus Of the
Both ult., ''Having satisfied myself that with
my friend Wells and myself both in the field,
thereby splitting the vote Of the independent
electors of said District, it makes sure the
election Of said Wood-which would be most
obnoxious TO my feelings as man, citizen,
and friend Of the National Administration. =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
Convention Of the Third Senatorial
District


The Convention met at the Court House n
Wiscasset, Sept LIST, 1854, at 10 o'clock. and
was called to order by III. Ingalls,, ESD. Of
Wiscasset, chairman of Senatorial Committee
and on his motion, III. w. Owen, Esq, Of
Bath, was chosen President pro tenn.
On motion, John A. Meserye, Esq, Of
Rockland, was chosen Secretary pro tenn.
On motion of f. d. Sewall, Esq.,, of Bath,
a committee on credentials was appointed by
the chair, consisting of Messrs Sewall, Bah
son, Marble, Young, and Merrill, which COM
mittee subsequently reported the following
named gentlemen entitled to seats in the Con-
vention.
Aha-Wm. Woodman.
Bdth-Oiver Moses, Henry Tallman, Fred.
Henry w. Owen, John T. Gilman
BOothbay-Benj. Blair, David Merry, Will
liam Merry.
Brencn-Waite w. Keene, Joshua Web
Der.
Bristo1-Cyrus Fossett, Thos. Erskine,
John Fossett, Jr.
Cushing-James Payson.
DnndriScOta-Cyrus Cotter, Samuel A.
Stinson.
Edgecomb- E. Sherman, Sam1 Huff,
FriendShip-Zenas Cook, Cd, Bradford Da-
Wis, Jr.
Georgetorn-D. w. Berry Jno L. Berry.
JefeSon-Elias Haskell, Christopher Frs
kline.
Leaciston-Marshall Ford, Ham Brooks,
Geo. Ham.
Neucaale-W William v. Cotton, Joseph a !.
Glidden
NoJleboro' Elbridge G. Hall, Henry p.
Cotton Edward Hail.
Richmond-Chas Buker, Thos. ]. South
ard.
Rock7and-Jno A. Meserve, Jos. Hewett,
G. W. Palmer, A. b. Frazier, o. b. Brown,
j. Spear, p WaIch, F. Ulmer.
St. George-R. S. Torrey, David Wall.
Soahport-Freeman Grover.
South hondston-Henry Spaulding, John
Perry.
T6psham-O. A. Merrill, Levi M. Work.
Uluon-C. Young, Joseph Irish.
Waldoboro' IS. S. Marble, Henry Leven-
sellar, j. A. Levensalar, VIM. Bearce.
Warren = David Lermond, Edwin l..
Counce, IL. Leavett
Washington Randall Albee, Timothy
Cunningham.
Wea Bdth-lsaac Noyes.
Weaport- Ezekiel Tarbox
Whnefe1a--Thomas b. Heath, Cyrus R.
Carleton.
Wiscasset-lIenry Ingalls,, John Babson, j.
Marston.
WooltCich-Sam1 Merry.
IhomaStoR Alexander Young, E. b.
Hinkley, Geo. Lermond, Rufus l.. Fales.
This report was accepted.
On motion Of III. Ingalls,, Esq, the tempo
rary chairman was chosen chairman Of the
permanent organization.
On motion Of j. L. Gilman, Esq, the tenn
porary Secretary was chosen Secretary Of the
permanent organization.
On motion of Henry Tallman, Esq, of
Bath, committee Of five were chosen to re-
port resolutions.
Messrs. Tallman, Marble, Berry, Hinkley
and Merrill were appointed 10 compose said
committee.
On motion Of VI. Tallman, Esq, the Lin
coin County Committee were chosen COM
mittce for this Senatorial District.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

HENRY Clay ON FUSION But if it (ihe
whig party) is to be merged into contempl-
Bile abolition party, and if abolitionism is to be
inQrafied upon the wing creed, from that mo-
ment renounce the party and cease 10 be a uChig.
| go yet step further. III am alive, | will
give my humble support 10 that man for the
Presidency who, 10 whatever party he may be-
long, is NOT contaminated by fanaticism, rather
than to one who, crying ont all the time that
heis rchig, maintains doctrines utterly subUer-
sire ofthe constitution and the Union.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
~ The " Fusion Mass Convention which

~ The " Fusion - Mass Convention which
was held in this city on Monday last, was at
tended by about hiHy.fre persons, most Of
them free-soilcrs and Morrill, men. A few
wings riskeft.senpselves in, but seing the i'm
bending g izzle,'' backed out. The Conven-
ton went TO work and nominated County
County Attorney. The whole affair was
managed by free-solers and a renegade demo-
crat or two. One of them, who lately talks
about " eating the bread Of servie depend
ence, made speech and amplGed somewhat
extensively. 1t was a tremendous patriotic
time, considering the material
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
LEWIS M. Work, Secretary.

FIRE IN SAco.-We learn from friend
that the large brick brick block on Factory
Island, Saco, owned by the York Manufactur-
ing Company, was totally destroyed by fire
on Saturday night last. 1t contained -four
stores, occupied by Hamilton & Co., dry
goods dealers, drug store, millinery store,
and furnitnre stere. The amount of loss can
not be less than $4,000 The Saco Guards
lost their arms and equipments, and the Free
masons their regalia, which were in the halls
In the upper stories.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

R The Tribune has finally something TO
say IN relation to communication in our pa
per few weeks ago upon the political course
of DR.. Nourse. AS the statements made in
that communication cannot be contradicted
the Tribune endeavors to stigmatize it as per-
sonal. We deny it. The Dr's political
course was the entire subject matter Of the
communication. Before the editor of that pa
per establishes rule that mans political
moves and Inconsistencies are not proper sub
jects of criticism by the press, it would be
well for him to take back some of his ISLANDERS
upon democrats.
A number Of individuals, some of them Dr.
Nourse's personal friends, have told US that
though the communication was severe, it was
hut TO the letter, and whoever wrote it was
well posted up in his political history. We
could name individuals, conspicuous demo-
Gratis, who have known the Dr.'s political
history and have been on intimate terms with
him for over twenty years, who declare a
more truthful history Of his political course
could not have been drawn. What then, do
we care for the feeble spasms of the feeble
Tribune, or its 'sfusion'' relation up in Frunk-
lin county, the brilliant blockhead who pre-
sides over the columns of the Pennington
Chronicle! We pity the DR.. if he has en-
trusted his defence to such hands,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

/" In FOR IT." The Tribune had a com
municatlon of quarter of a column, Tuesday,
in favor of the election Of the wing candi-
date for Governor, Hon. Isaac Reed. The
communication is signed "W aldoboro'," and
probably came from out Of the county The
editor offers no remark in extenuation, as he
probably did not know what to say.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
STATE ELECTION!

MONDAY NEXT is the day, Democrats of
Maine, to strike for the right and the true.
You will then be called upon to deposit your
vote-to manifest your desire as to what party
and what men the destinies of the State shall
be entrusted for the coming political year
WILL YOU DO YOUR DUTY!
The candidate for Governor presented by
one of the largest Democratic State Conven-
tions ever convened in the State
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

We are requested TO state, that the an
nua Camp Meeting which has been heretofore
held at Bowdoinham, will be postponed for this
year, unless there is or hours rain, pre-
vous to the 18th of the present month";
Should there be rain within that time, notice
for a meeting will be given. This step is deem.
ed advisable on account Of the extreme drouth-
Gardner Trans.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

~ Perry, the renegade, and candidate for
Congress, was in Brunswick lately for the
purpose of coaxing the straight out wings who
were offended at the thowing overheard of
Gilman, to vote for him. He tried to bargain
for their votes, by offering, if elected to Con-
gress, to vote for a WING SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

OXFORD. The Norway Advertiser, speak
ing Of the Convention held at Paris, on the
18th, says
They were very fully attended, and the
action harmonious and conciliating The
nominations were made in the best Of feeling,
and the nominees are Of the true, genuine,
straightforward Jeffersonian and Jacksonlan
stamp, such as true democrats can support
cordially and heartily, and they VIII make It
manifest at the polls, or We mistake the ev-
dences Of feeling among me people. Inc
pe-bad fusion anna Gsbp ay Sa1nOs
aga;n with success, altho our friends must Be
n3enared to meet the most reckless and des-
perate schemes; but forewarned we are fore
armed. Democrats, let US give them such a
defeat as will teach them to be honest here
after"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

9Y Be prepared TO hear great deal Of
Dragging by the opposition when the first re-
turns come in. Don't be alarmed, democrats,
but look for the FOOTING UP!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

by Austin Wiley, Elder Peck and Carter of
the Portland Advertiser, flooding the State, to
be read by the faithful and circulated Sunday,
after meeting. NEBRASKA, NEBRASKA ! will
be the great catchword of the humbug.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
Democrats,

Recollect the resolution passed unanimous
ly at the State Convention. It contains the
gist of the whole matter:
RESOLVED, That when we adjourn, we ad-
]ourn to MEET OUR FELLow-DEMocRATs AT THE
POLLS on the llth day Of September next, and
ELECT ALBION X. PARRISi
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

~ Democrats, look out for the HOUSE.
The "fusionists" have SO many aspirants that
they are badly split up. Stick to your candi-
date and let there be no division. ELECT
YOUR MAN!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

u A young lady named Augusta Lord, be-
longing in Berwick, Maine, and engaged in
working in factory in Great Falls, committed
suicide by drowning herself on Friday NOR
ming at the later place.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

GF Bowdoin College is not responsible for
the political antics Of Prof Body, the " fu-
sion'' orator. Prof. Body resigned his Pro-
fessorship some time ago.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

The Bangor journal (Whig) says
There is general regret now heard every
where among the Morrill, Democrats, that the
old party has heen broken mp, and a general
wish and confdt nee expressed, that it will
very shortly re-uhite-and it will be so'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
Our Senatorial Ticket.

Ii will be seen that our candidates for the
Senate from the Third Senatorial District,
nominated at the large Senatorial Convention
held at Wiscasset on Friday last, are
EDWIN MOVES, of West Bath,
ALFRED l.. BERRY, of Georgetown.
JOHN "a. LEVENSALER. Of Waldoboro'
SILAS KALLOCK, of South Thomaston.
This is strong ticket. They are stern,
reliable democrats, every man of them, and
we are happy to say that they will receive the
entire vote of the democrats of the Third Dis
trct. There is no division, and it. is very
probable our candidates will be elected.
We are not able to speak particularly of
Messrs. Leyensaler and Kallock, not having
the pleasure OF personal acquaintance with
them but we are assured by our friends Of
the eastern portion of the district, that they
are every way qualified, and deserve and will
receive a handsome VOTE Mr.. Noyes is well
known to the democratic party of the western
portion of the district, as straightforward
and reliable democrat, and thoroughly qualified
for the Office. Col. Berry was in the Senate
last year, and needs no commentator. He is
a true democrat, an active working man, and
competent TO any station he may be called
upon to fill. Democrats Of Lincoln and Sag
adahoc, this is our Senatorial ticket. Shall
they be elected. Take hold mantully, and
you can do it. Let us send FOUR DEMOCRATS
to the Senate from this district, and whatever
may be the result of the Governor election, the
STATE is SAFE.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

The Democratic State Convention OF Massa-
chu.etts is to be held at Lowell, on the 1oln q
September
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

GY- Vote for GEORGE ROGERS for Con-
gress His democracy is Of the ANDREW
JACKSON stamp.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

VOTES! VOTES Printed Ballots can
be had at this Office. The towns should be all
provided seasonably with these weapons Of
freedom.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

~ News from China Informs us that pl-
racies are frequent in the China seas, and
American merchant vessels, being frequently
chased, should 90 armed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

"a Be on the lookout till the polls are
closed on election day, for the TRICKS of
the enemy
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

At regular meeting of the democrats Of
Topsham held Sept. 4th, 1854, 0. A. Merrill
was called to the chair, and Lewis NJ. Work
was chosen Secretary. The meeting then
made choice Of Lewis Nj Work as their can
didate to be supported by Topsham and Lis
bon as representative to the next Legislature.
o. A. MERRILL, Chairman.
LEWIS NJ WORK Secretary
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

their election, and cheerfully Recommend them
TO our brother democrats in the District.
Voted, 10 adjourn.
HENRY W. OWEN, Chairman.
john "A. MEsERvE, Sec'y.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

But they who express apprehension for the
future, confne their fears mainly to those for
elgners who are catholics. Such being the
case, 1t is worth the while to see how this
matter stands in the record. BY the census
Of 1850, the tables show that the foreign pop
ulation Of the United States, came, mainly,
from the following countries
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

THE YELLOW FEyER.-A despatch says that
the report that the yellow fever had made lis
appearance at Augusta is incorrect. At Sa-
vannah, two new cases have been reported.
but they are now cOnvalescent. At Charleston
the disease appears 10 Be On the increase, six
deaths having occurred there on Thursday.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

The balance is from various countries IN
numbers less than 5000 from each.
The following table we make up from the
census Of 1850, which shows the number Of
churches in the several denominations, and
the amount Of church property belonging to
q
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

"a According TO all accounts, the e Flu
sion - Convention at Wiscasset last week,
was one Of the greatest ''fizzles'' Of the times
About Seuenty.fre individuals are said to have
been present, and the deliberations were awful
solemn
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

~ RecolIect the importance of ONE
VOTE, and do not let it be lost
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

Have YOU seen the Wild Men OF borneo
They will remain but two days.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07
Natives and Foreigners.

II is said by some that our country il being
fast overrun by foreigners. It is notorious
that emigration sets in upon Us with great
force, but it is doubted whether any danger to
our institutions is to be apprehended from that
source. Since the adoption Of the federal
constitution 10 1888, there have been CEN
suses taken with the following results:
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

Let us demonstrate our attachment to the
glorious old party which conquered under
JEFFERSON and JACKSON and PIERCE, the only
party Of true nationality and progress, by Civ
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

er Convened In the State
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-09-07

LINCOLN COUNTY.
County TredSureY-ABIEL WOOD.
Co. ommiSsiOnerS-GEO. CRAWFORD,
RODNEY G. JONES.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-14

LIEUT.. DAVIS. - This gentleman revived
somewhat yesterday, after our report and con-
versed with his friends at different times in u
perfectly rational manner, until three o'clock
this morning, when he began to sink, and, at
half-past one o'clock this afternoon, his physi-
clans stated that he was dying, and We pre-
sumo he will have passed away before this
paragraph shall reach our readers.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-14
CHINA. CHINA. CHINA 1

~ s. FOWLER CO. (store in Odd Fellows Hall.
~ 7th street. have just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal TO any in the
country consisting in part ms follows, viz
Decorated gold band and PLAZA whirc French China
Dinner Desert, Tea, and Breakfast Sets, and de-
tached pieces, such as Fruit Baskets, Compoters
Casseroles, ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls.
India China, in dinner and tea sets and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner, toa breakfast and toilet SETS and detach-
cd pieces, in every pattern and shape
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta, Parian, and French China,
Vases, Card Receivers, Jewel Stands
Candlesticks, Motto Cups and Sauccrs;
Mugs, Pitchers, &c
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblets
Champagnes Wines, cordals and Tutnbers;
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles Spoon Holdars
Toilet Bottles. Cologne Bottles, Globes;
Lamps, rich and plain Dccanters;
Cut and pressed Bowls and siIvcred Bowls;
Solar, ETHEREAL, Hail. and Side Lamps;
Candelabras, Grandolos, rich and plain Casters;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets, covered and un
covered;
Pitchers Punch and Moiasscs Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks, Spoons, &C.. of tho
most approved and latest patterns;
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns higgins Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &c.
With an endlesss variety Of goods not named which
We respectfully invite strangers and citizens to call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekeepers and country merchants will find it to
their advantage to buy of us, facilities are
equal to any 0 her importing house in the United
States, and we determined TO sell as low.
N b. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer and delivered free of charge
in any part of the city. Jan. 2-du
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CONGRESS-.
rHrRrY-rHIRD coseRrss-yIRsr SESSION.
Saturday, Jan. IA, 1854.
Neither House is in session TO-DAY.


In the House Of Representatives Yesterday,
when Mr. Ewing had concluded his speech, a
discussion arose as to whether a member of the
House could advert to remarks made by a
member OF the Senate; which the Chairman
decided could not be done in order
The Committee then rose, and reported pro-
gress, Mr.. Kett having obtained the floor.
On motion Of Mr.. Houston, the House then
proceeded to the consideration of the business
on tho Speakers table, the first business in
order being the Senate BILL entitled "An act
prescribing the manner of appointing tho As,
sistant Secretary of the Treasury" and the
pending question being on the demand for the
previous question which was sustained.
The question then REQUIRED on the adoption
Of the substitute for the bill on which ques-
ton the yeas and nays were ordered and re-
sulted-yeas SO, nays 10.
So the substitute was adopted
The question was then taken, aud the bill
was rejected, as amended--yeas 10, nays LOT.
A motion was made to reconsider the vote
rejecting the bill, and to lay that motion on
the table
MIR. Macdonald moved to reconsider the
vote just taken, and also moved to lay the mo-
ton to reconsider on the table
MI. Stanton, Of Tennessee, demanded the
yeas and nays on the motion; which were or
dered, and it was decided in the Affirmative
yeas LOG, nays 80.
The House then adjourned until Monday
next, for the purpose OF enabling the Door
keeper to adjust the gas fixtures about the hall.