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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

NUT FOR THEoLoGIANs.-Acc to
DR.. Usher, one Of the joint authors Of new
theological work, published at Philadelphia,
the skeleton Of man, Of the conformation Of
our native Indians, was discovered near New
Orleans, at depth Of sixteen feet lying below
a succession Of four fossil cypress forests. to
each Of which the age Of II 400 years IS given.
Asassz is said 10 have accepted this as fact,
aud based upon 1t his assertion that man eXis-
ted at least $50 900 years ago. The theoogian
must either disprove this statement, or he com
PEELED 10 admit new exegesis of Holy Writ.
-L0,UeH Journal and Courier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
New object of Beuuest.

Among the requests of Elliot Cresson, OF
Philadelphia, is a legacy of $4,000 to be ex-
pended in planting trees in that city This is
a new object Of bequest and still more com
mendable is the charity for the reason that so
few persons in dispensing their money for
charitable objects have thought of the good to
be accomplished by appropriations for such a
purpose. Many will say it would have been
better for Mr.. Cresson to have given his money
for more charitable objects. But they are
mistaken. The expenditure of this legacy
will promote the good of the whole, morally
and rcligiously. The American Messenger,
missionary paper, commends the bequest and
describes its salutary results as follows -
There is something touching in this gift
L IS fragrant of good taste and kindly feeling.
It seems TO express gratitude for the comfort
ing shade Of some old tree under which the
weary philanthropist had meditated his schemes
Of usefulness and of considerate interest for
me health and pleasure of future generations
who are to people the city Of his birth And
When monuments of marble and of bronze
snail crnmble, the broad arms Of the elm and
the OAK Will stand out against the skv as the
nent'ing memento Of the liberality and the
''S IT, Vi 'lie lree-lovlng Phladelphian
!. hn1io y soi'ening, humanizing influence
IN horticulture and tree-plantinp. that we could
wish were more general Tbara III ' ~
danger of the gross and sensual All saiG '.I i
our national character; and Will III, 'rloi =
must be on religious and educational
to correct this tendency, we believe A.. S
and only good would come of the love tor tr oou
and flowers, and the cultivation Of bn,h /,
may be blessed in leading the heart M n ne
love Of the Rose of Sharon and the garden of
God.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

THE GREAT Bore At New ORLEANS
The aresian well at New Orleans is slowly
progressing. The laborers have already pene-
trated to depth Of two hundred and twelve
feet The last hundred feet Of which has been
through stratum of dark blue CLAW Ii is be-
Ieved that after passing this claw shifting
sands will be arrived at, among which abun-
dant streams of pure water will be found. The
excavation is lined throughout with substan-
tial iron pipe. The cedar log, which was
found at depth of one hundred and ffly-three
feet, is the only serious obstacle which has
been encountered Naturalization Journal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

New JERUSALEM CHURCH. The General
Convention Of the New Church (Swedenbor.
glan) in the United States will hold its thirty
sixth annual meeting in this city, commencing
on the 2lst of June next, and continuing prob
ably for week Delegates and visitors are
expected from all sections Of The country. As
The Swedenhorgian Temple here is TOO small
70 accommodate The large numbers expected
from abroad, we understand that Lancaster
Hall or some large church will be secured for
the sessions Of the Convention and the religious
services. We are also Informed that on some
evening during the week public meeting will
be held at Lancaster Hall, at which the doc
trlnes and objects Of the New Church will be
sustained by distinguished gentlemen from the
West and South Portland Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
Insrlor IN KENr1cKY. The

JUSTICE IN KENTUCKY. The recent trial
and acquital of Ward in Kentucky is no credit
to that old and honored state. The result Of
the trial shows too great distinction between
Kentucky justice and Kentucky law. The
facts in The case, stated briefly, are these. and
they were proved clearly Mr.. Butler, a
teacher, corrected brother of Mr.. Ward.
The latter purchased Two loaded pistol !; pro-
ceeded TO the school-house asked why his
BROTHER was punished refused TO receive an
explanatory answer called the teacher a liar !;
drew pistol which he presented to the heart
of the teacher and fired with fatal effect. And
yet the guilty man is acquitted by jury!-
The secret Of the matter is, Ward is rich and
with well paid array of counsel, jury was
packed, to secure the result. No wonder the
people rise en- masse against such high-handed
legal Injustice
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
MYSTERIES of the Ocean.

A paper containing the results Of various
observations made in the Coast Survey by A.
d. Bache, has been read before the Scientific
Association at Washington. Among other
interesting passages, was one relating to the
shape of the floor or bottom Of the ocean,
showing tina; some extraordinary depressjons
exist along our own coast The following
outline of the remarks upon this subject is
quoted from the National Intelligencer:
g For instance, on the seaward line, abreast
of Charleston, from the shore to sixty miles
ont, the depth increases pretty gradually, till
at that distance 1t has acquired depth of one
hundred fathoms. But it soon deepens with
great rapidity, as if on the side of mountain,
until at about eighty miles out the ocean bot
tom is more than six hundred and fifty fathoms
from the surface. This continues forward
less than ten miles, when the depth as sudden
~ decreases to not more than three hundred
and fifty fathoms, which so goes on only a
few miles, when it again deepens to about
five hundred tathoms, with subsequent fuctu-
ations. There is therefore a submerged
mountain peak or ridge between these points,
of a truly remarkable character. The differ
ences in the temperature Of the water vary
almost precisely according to the change of
contour of the bottom, showing that the tenn
perature at great depths is much modified by
the propinquity Of the oceans bed. 1t ap-
pears that the Gulf Stream, whilst certainly
not superficial, does not run to the bottom,
for off Cape Florida, at twelve hundred faith
ons, the water in summer is OF temperature
of AZ deg. Fahrenheit, degree below the av
erage winter temperature much further north.
GLEN Cove SENTINEL. We have received
the first number Of neutral family newspa-
per, of the above name, published at Glen
Cove, n. Y, edited by NJ. H. Bright, son of
the poet of that name. 1t makes good APP
pearance, and its editorials evince good deal
of ability. We extend our - to friend
Bright, and hope he may find his new sphere
Of action pleasant and profitable.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

ACCIDENT IN RocKLAND. We learn from
the Rockland Gazette, that at the raising of
the flagstaff of Dirigo Engine Company,
No. 3, on Monday, very severe accident oc
Cured. The flag staff was successfully reared,
but in taking down the ''shears," one Of the
heavy timbers Of which they were formed,
tripped at the foot, and fell upon Mr.. Freder-
lex Sweetland, striking him a glance blow in
the side Of the head and shoulder, knocked
him over as he sat on the ground, holding a
''turn,' pressing him into the ground, and
breaking one of his legs in two places.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

ACCIDENT TO THE EMIGRANT PASSENGER
TRA1N-The train for Island Pond, compris-
ing five full passenger cars, which left here at
8 o'clock Friday evening with the passengers
by steamer Cleopatra, run off the track in
Stratford Hollow, n H., and did some injury
to the engine and baggage cars. The acct
dent was caused by the heaving of the road in
consequence of frost. The train was a good
deal delayed, but reached Island Pond is sea-
son to connect with the morning train to Mon
treal.-POrtldnd ADJ.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

~ The following are among the Patents
issued from the United States Patent Office
for the week ending May 2, l854-each bear
ing that date -
G. M. Patten, of this city.-For improved
arrangement in spring dies in machines for
making clinch rings.
Elbridge Weber, of Gardiner-For i'm
proved rotary planning knife.
Nathaniel p. Richardson, of Portand-For
design for cooking stove.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

- At the opening of the Crystal Palace,
in New York, on Thursday, there were some
10000 persons present, three-ffths Of whom
were from out Of the city. Speeches were
made by P. T. Barnum, Judge Campbell,
Horace Greeley, and others. The aspect of
the Palace is said to be more beautiful than at
the first opening, and the exhibition possesses
great merit.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

@ Mr.. Slidell proposes to confer upon the
President power 10 suspend the enforcement
OF our neutral laws towards Spain, any time
during the recess of congress, if. in the opin-
ION OF the executive, such course should be
deemed necessary. This precaution is sug-
gesfed Tor the purpose, simply, of protecting
our commerce from outrage by the Cuban au-
thoritles; yet the opposition set up cry
against it as though if We're great violation
Of equity! They are bound to go against the
administration at any rate, and their sympa-
thics are all with the Spaniards
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

SPRING LUxURrEs.-The markets now dis
play nearly complete assortment Of early
spring vegetables. The prices are as follows:
green peas, SO cents half peck asparagus,
81 TO 81 IL cents a bunch; radishes, A cents
a bunch spinach, Is cents half peck; let
tnce, cents head oyster plant, 10 cents n
bunch turnips, Is cents half peck. A few
new potatoes from Bermuda have been received,
but they are imperfectly mat1red.-N York
Journal of Commerce. d Taiii
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

II The first term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for this county, commenced its session
in this city on Tuesday last. Upon the or
ganization of the court, Judge Appleton made
an eloquent address, a copy Of which has been
requested by members OF the bar for publica-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

Over THE FALLs.-The Manchester Mirror
says that boat with a man in it was carried
over Hooksett Falls, in the Merrimack river,
on Saturday evening last, and the man was
drowned. There were two men in the boat
before it reached the Falls, one of whom
Jumped out and swan ashore.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

- The court of enquiry into the conduct
Of Col. Gates at the time of the wreck of the
steamer San Francisco, decided against that
officer, and he has been directed to transfer
the colors of the regiment to the next officer
in command, 4srsa e3i
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

~ Rev. Mr.. Dexter who is charged by
the Boston Courier as being "mean, ungen-
tlemanly and UNJUST" towards Senator Ever
EFT, was the ambitious clergyman, who car
ried the ministers remonstrance against the
Nebraska bill to Congress. He thought the
ministers were not properly defended in the
Senate, and in religious paper complains Of
Mr.. Everett's manner of defending the re-
monstrants.
- Lieut. Strain thinks it will be as easy
to build a railroad to the moon as across the
Isthmus by the route he has recently explored.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

LAUNCHED Monday, from the yard of Capt
Mnot, Phipsburg, brig of about 300 tons,
called the Nebraska owned by Trufant,
Drummond & Co., ofthis city.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

FoREsTER's BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE
is as welcome as flowers in May well calcu-
lated to interest and instruct young children
and not without attractions to those of larger
growth. Published by F. & G. G. Rand, No.
Z Corphill, Boston, at ST. per annum.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

Bancroft, in his eulogy on Gen. Jackson,
saws, che never died; but when Death came,
the old hero showed him aside, and escaped
into eEory r'-Io,ca Gazette.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

to- We should just like 10 know what
wretch it was who invented Spring house
cleaningl' He ought 10 have a monument
erected to his memory, consisting Of base Of
soap and sand, and topped of with column Of
brooms and dust brushes. Pass the scoundrel
round. Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

~ The Portsmouth IN. H. Gazette of the
9Th, says Senator HAMLIN Of Maine, who ar
rived in that city on Thursday last, visited the
Navy Yard on Friday morning, and was re-
ceived with the usual salute of thirteen guns.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

0F Nicholas Nichols Esq, has been reap
pointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Hatch.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

ANOTHER DEFICIT OF THE WIG ADMINS
TRATIoN. The deficit in the account of Wm.
Sloanaker, who was navy agent at PhiladeI-
where about t,centy-fom thousand dollars i,
He has the brass to admit the whole of it in
his account as rendered by himself
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

The PEAcH.-The soft blush of the peach is
expressive Of modesty its adhesiveness to the
stone to which it clngs, Of true friendship,
love, and attachment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

PRUSSIA AND AUSTRIA NOT WANTED.-The
New York Times learns from private CORES
pondence that
I" One Of the Hungarian exiles in Paris, on
a temporary visit, or perhaps mission in Lon
don, having spoken to Lord Palmerston, the
noble Viscount is reported to have said Il
wish that the Gar may succeed in gaining
over, and the sooner the better, both Prussia
and Austria. We should be much stronger
toithOW this German alliance than we shall
be a0dh it. The best you can do at present is
to keep perfectly quiet. Austria approaches
the scene OF war. She must soon take part
Then, but then only, you may, if you should
think it advisable, do something 1t is not
impossible that you may even be called upon
to do so. But once more tell you, ne 6ouge=
pas, for the time being. Your country's cause
might be retarded for an indefinite period,
should you be too hasty on the present occa-
sion.' We must remark that the Magyar gen
tlemen to whom these words were addressed
has not yet lost his faith in Lord Palmerston,
although his Lordship has never done any,
thing but mischief to the cause of European
freedom, which he pretended to serve.''
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

- John Charles Gardiner, brother of the
Gardiner of Mexican claim nuioriety, who com
mitted suicide at Washington has forfeited his
bail (l2,oO0) and left the country, il is said for
Cuba. He was indicted for perjury in connec-
ton with the Gardiner fraud.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

u The Washington Union of Wednesday
announced that the purpose Of the friends of
the Nebraska bill was to move on Monday, TO
put aside all bills standing before the house
Nebraska bill, and take up and ultimately dis
nose Of il
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

A native church in the Sandwich Islands,
has forwarded 500 to the American Tract
Society.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

A New MoDE OF REMOVING NUIsANcEs
The citizens of Sacramento have curious
way Of breaking up disreputable establish
ments. On one occasion, as we learn from
the Sacramento Democrat, they raised the
alarm of fire, and when the engine companies
got upon the ground, directed their attention
to the third story, where lamp was burning
brilliantly. A copious stream of water was
instantly directed against the windows, with
such effect that in a few moments there was
not whole pane Of glass left in the house.
Not satisfied with this destruction, some of
the citizens, under pretence of putting out
the fire, destroyed everything breakable with
in their reach. Atlength the Chief Engineer,
finding the matter out, succeeded in putting
stop to their proceedings.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

- The Eastern State has reduced her fare
TO IS Cents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

RELIGIOUS STATE OF FRANcE.-The total
number Of the Catholic clergy in France is
about ~ 600, comprising Is archbishops, IS
bishops, IFS vicars-general, 66I canons, and
29,537 priests theological students, $500.
The archbishop of Paris receives so, 900 frs !;
the other archbishops 10000 frs. each, and
the bishops - 500 frs. per annum. Those
archbishops or bishops who are cardinals, re-
ceive in addition 10, 900 frs. Total cost Of
the Catholic clergy in France, So 100000 frs,
converts, 5000 nuns, $4,000; not including
Trappists, Carthusians, CaPuchins, and Ben
edictnes. At the Revolution of 1888, the
number of nuns, of all orders, amounted to
80, goo. OF the Protestant clergy, 507 are
Calvinists; 2l9 Lutherans; salaries from the
government varies from 200 to 1900 frs,
according TO the number Of parishioners.-
Protestant seminaries are endowed with 80
purses of 400 frs. each, and go half purses of
200 frs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

Mr.. Henry Blodgett, of Bucksport, has
been added to the China Mission, BY the
American Board.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

0F When the wing and free soil presses
Join in applaudlng democrat for his political
action, it is time TO examine his standing with
keen eye. For instance, Col. Thomas H.
Benton is just now the lion Of those presses
for his speech on the Nebraska bill, and the
notorious Boston Liberator publishes his speech
in full. The Colonel has become captious and
erratic Of late, since his failure Of reelection
10 the Senate, and is not the Thomas II. Ben
ton Of former days. The speech is argnmenla-
tive and witty, but not conclusive. On the
great point of controversy, namely the intro
Guction Of slavery into Nebraska as perma-
nent institution, Col. Benton admits that il is
"fallaciOus expectation"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

STEAMSHIP CLEOPATRA. The steamship
Cleopatra, which arrived at Portland on Fri
day from Liverpool, left on the 18th ult, and
had very stormy passage, experiencing some
damage. She got among the ice in endeav-
oring TO enter the st. Lawrence, and it will
be seen from the following, which we cut from
the Portland Advertiser, had narrow escape :;
:" While she was among the ice she was
struck with such force as to make a hole
through her bow, half foot or 50 below the
water line. The Captain, with presence Of
mind that entities him to the highest com
mendation, Immediately called all the passen-
gers and men to the extreme end of the ship,
by which means her bow was raised out Of the
water, so as to permit of the injury being re-
paired"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

O. A portion Of the Lewiston Dam, across
the eastern fall adjoining The saw-mill occupied
by Capt. Holland, and extending thence to The
island, was carried away during the freshet Of
last week
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
Religious Items.

Eight persons were, upon profession of
faith, admitted to membership in the Beacon
ST., nj. E. church in this city, last Sabbath
Of the Scotch Presbyterian church, wor-
shipping in the Melodeon, Boston, CORES
Pondent of the Independent says-''they will
not, and would not, for any consideration use
the fine-toned organ, which is at their service,
it being a thing for which they would be
called to strict account by their Presbytery
in Scotland. They believe that God will have
his praises sung with the organs He has made,
and not with artificial ones.''
Nlnety-six persons have been recently added
to the Baptist church in Natchez, Miss
70 of whom were baptized. Among the mem
bers, is Rev. Mr.. McKenney, minister Of
the M. E. church.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

The FREsHET ON THE HUDSON The Alba
ny Journal says:
The Argus office, always sturdy advocate
of canal enlargement, for once COT 100 much Of
it, the occupants this morning being greeted by
the appearance of the Prov of a canal boat at
the back window, apparently trying 10 effect
an entrance. The lower part of the city this
morning presented the appearance of Venice,
with the palaces aud gondolas left out
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

There is spirit Of free-masonry about the
little people; they know instantly who likes
them and who does not the boys at once per-
ceive intuitively that the grim, severe looking
parsonage is no decided admirer Of juveniles,
and govern themselves accordingly.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

MIR. Beaumont, of Holmfrith, England, has
erected at his own cost, and presented to the
Baptist society of that place, neat church,
as thank offering for his surcess in business.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

FEMALE INFANTRY AND LANcERs "A des-
patch from New York stales that that city was
to he visited to-day by three uniform companies
Of organized and disciplined Female Infantry
and Lancers, from Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey, known as the Fairy Guards i commanded
as battalion by masculine Col. and Lieut.
Col. but the several companies will be differed
throughout by ladies, including Captains On
horseback. The Fairy Light Guard is COM
posed of some of the best educated and most
esteemed Young ladies of Peterson and Eliza
BEETHOVEN, N. ", and Of Harrisburg, Pa, and
all lis members between fourteen and eighteen
years Of age. A daughter Of late Governor
Of New Jersey is one Of the company.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

ACCIDENT AT NIAGARA.-Several DAYS since
wagon and two horses slipped over the bank
Of the Niagara river, at the rear of the Clifton
house, near the falls and were precipitated a
distance Of one hundred and fifty feet, 10 pro-
lection, about two thirds dowr Inc precipice,
where they lodged. Singular 10 relate one of
the horses escaped without serious injury,
while The other was killed. The wagon was
uninjured with the exception Of a broken axle
tree. The living horse was with some difficult
~ lowered 10 a raft beneath, BY means Of ropes,
and towed thence safely TO the landing place.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11

Rev. o. 5. Stearns, of Southbridge, Mass,
formerly of this city, has been called to the
South Baptist church, in Newark, Nj.