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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

A FEATHER IN WoMAN's CAp.-The results
Of the late examination of the Normal School
at birmingham, Mass. "a school for females
only, were entirely satisfactory. The examin-
alton of the advanced class in mathematics, was
allowed to be equal to anything Of the kind ex-
hibted at Cambridge or Yale It has at last
been discovered that young women taught by a
young woman, can master mathematics quite
as successfully as young men, instructed by
grave and bearded professors
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

SILVER We learn, says the Washington
Union of Friday, that ]. D. Cosmenil, Esq,
of the Treasury Department, delivered few
days since at the Mint in Philadelphia, fifty
two tons of ingots of silver, the value of which
is one and quarter million of dollars. The
government purchased Mexican ingots of sill
yer, amounting to two million of dollars, at
three per cent. premium, three quarters OF a
million of which were left at the Mint in New
Orleans. The object of the purchase of this
amount of silver is to increase the supply of
silver change.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

TOBACCO CHEwERs, BEwARE.-Besides the
poison contained in the weed itself, many of
our tobacco ehewers are absorbing into their
systems an oxyd Of lead the same which kills
so many painters, and paralyzes others. Lead
foil is cheaper than tin foil, and some Of those
who put up tobacco for chewing. use The former
instead of The latter. The counterfeit may be
known by its dark blue or blush color, where
as tin foil is nearly white. Tobacco chewers
who do not wish to absorb two POisons at once,
will do well to profit by this caution.-N 4.
Jour. of Commerce. "
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

ELIOT CHURCH, RoxBURY.- This church and
Society, with characteristic liberaity. have re-
Gently made an addition Of two hundred doll
ars to the salary Of their pastor, Rev. Mr..
Thompson. 1t has also transpired, that num-
Der Of individuals, learning that the exigencies
Of former years had not been fully met from
their pastors income, have at their own gen.
erous impulse. placed in his hands a sum equal
to what like addition to the salary. for sew
eral years past, would have yielded and more
Recorder.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27
For tke Eastern Times.

Mn. EDrToR The S. 8. Committee. in
reply to brief communication of mine, state
that the course recommended by myself. rela-
tive to classification and regulation in the
High School, has the approval Of the Com
mittee, and is the course now pursued in that
school. Others, who ought to be equally well
informed, assert the contrary. have no dis
position to attempt reconciliation of conflict
ing statements, nor have time or taste for
such controversy.
Cherishing an intention of rendering to the
Committee all possible support, in right ac-
ton and earnestly desiring the prosperity Of
the schools under their supervision, dismiss
the matter.
Bath, April, Oath.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

"KNow NoTHINGs. This political or
ganization, it is said, dates further back than
the Masonic fraternity. Absolom was the
head, or leader of thefirst party. See ii Sam
uel XIV 2 - And with Absolom went two
hundred men out of Jerusalem that were called
and they went in their simplicity, and they
kneaU not anything Absolom, it will be re-
membered, was hung in an oak, slain by Joab,
and cast into pit. Thus ended the career Of
the leader Of the Know-Nothings in ancient
times-those of the present day may do well
to prost by his Observation-Disclosures Co. Re-
publican
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-On Thursday after
noon last. Mr. Nathaniel Stanwood. who was
employed in Given's ship-yard, fell from a
staging to the ground, distance Of twenty
seven feet. striking on his left shoulder, injur-
ing his shoulder blade, the back Of his chest,
breaking two ribs, and injuring one Of his
lurgs. He also received serious internal in
jury. We are informed by DR.. Palmer. who
attends him. that he expectorates considerable
quantity of blood, and lies in very critical sit
uation. Brunswick Telegraph.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES IN CUBA.-Com-
modore Newton, who recently arrived at
Washington from Havana, is reported to have
communicated the following intelligence:
g That the Captain-General has in his pos
session royal decree, authorizing him, at
any moment he may deem proper, to emanci-
pate all the slaves in the island. This is the
measure of defence which has been limited at
by English and French papers, and is intended
to carry out the threat that Cuba must be
Spanish, or else second Hayti."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27
Dreadful Shipwrecks.

The New York papers bring full particulars
of the wreck Of the two vessels in the Della
ware river on Sunday, within mile of each
other. The vessels, with a singular resem-
blance in their names, were as before stated
the ship Powhattan, of Baltimore, and the
schooner Manhattan, of Bangor. Every hu-
man being on board the former, to the number
of two hundred and fifty persisted; and all on
board the latter were also lost with the single
exception of Geo. Grifiths, of Bangor, who
was the only one Of five who attempted to get
ashore upon spar, who succeeded. He was
found in an insensible condition, but has since
recovered. The vessels were both so near
the shore that Capt. Jennings, the wreck mas
ter, stationed upon the coast, was able to
stand within IS yards of the Powhattan, and
hold conversation with her Captain, Myers,
when the serf was out ; and it is thought that
the Captain and crew of the Manhattan might
have let themselves down upon the beach,
when the serf was out, by rope from the jib-
boom, and thus landed in safety. The serf
ran mountains high. Capt. Jennings says he
has never before seen such sea.
AS soon as Capt. Jennings learned that a
ship was stranded upon the bar on Sunday
morning, he despatched all the men with him,
six in number, to the government station,
about five miles distant for the life car, boats,
mortar &c, which have sometimes proved so
etficaclous In rescuing the lives of passengers
and sailors in cases of similar wrecks. The
return of the party was anxiously awaited, but
they did not come until Monday morning.
They had had perilous expedition. Two Of
them fell exhausted and nearly frozen by the
way. The other four brought the apparatus
too late for use.
Life was extinct in all the bodies when they
came ashore. Both vessels were entirely
broken up by the force of the waves.
Among the names of the crew of the Pow
haitian are none with New England homes -
The passengers were emigrants from the con-
tinenl of EurOpe.-BostOn AdU.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27
Gastern Gimes.
BATH, APRIL q, 1854.


The people of this country cannot estimate
too highly the value Of the position OF our ma
ton as neutral power. in the great contest
now at hand in Europe, as agreed upon and
acknowledged by the great commercial pow
ers of England and France. The principles
we have contended for in past years, viz ex-
emption from search for deserters free ships,
free goods; and making privateerlng, piracy
are now acknowledged by Great Britain and
France to be INTERNATIONAL LAW! The
maintenance of these principles was once con-
sidered just cause for war; now they are &C
knowledged without any enforcement Of the
law of force on our part. Is not this an APP
Proclamation towards the ''good time coming"
On this subject the Boston Post says -
"The good sense of England and France,
the immense power of the commercial tie that
binds the nation together-have secured to us
all that could be obtained by war. What
event, then, is more worthy of generalization
Here is reliance for the clergy, those whose
duty it is to pronounce the healing voice of
charity, to utter congratulations and thanks.
The enviable neutral position of our cOun-
try is worthy of gratitude. The prospect is
that such war is impending as has not been
known for centuries. 1t is true that the two
greatest maritime powers, in belligerent con-
junction, will create, as to commerce and nav
igation, far different state of things from
that which existed when the same powers
were in belligerent opposition to each other;
and hence the carrying trade, to the extent it
was half a century ago, may not be thrown
into the hsnds of this country. There will
be, however, inevitably, large portion of it
in American bottoms How swh diversion
once benefited US let facts attest. Take
twenty years enjoyment of it. We take 4sso
periods as to our tonnage, 1889 and lsO7-for
after that time we adopted retaliatory MEASURES.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

A SHIP AMONG IcEBERes.-The packet ship
G. B. Lamar, which arrived at New York on
Saturday. makes the following report
On the 9th inst, in lat. AZ 40. Ion. Az 10,
she fell in with large quantities of floating ice,
and was compelled to steer southeast one hun
dred and twenty miles to get clear Of il. Capt.
Mayhem says that, in fact. he could see no end
to the ice. Finally, his ship was surrounded
by it, and had to sail through il for twelve
hours. During this time he could see no wa
ter. Al last she succeeded in getting through
the ice. and steered southwest for half day,
meantime passing large number of icebergs.
On the 18th inst, the captain lost sight of the
ice-monniains.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

W The Maine Law Bill has been defeated
in the New Brunswick Legislature, and a bill
passed but very little different from the old
License Law. The wholesale and retail
dealers are 10 pay the same amount, and all are
to licensed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

SNUFF AND LONGEVITY. There is now liv.
Mercury, woman who has attained the re-
markabe age of 10 years. She is pauper
and an inveterate snuffiaker, using on an aver
age three boxes full per day with prospec, Of
continuing 10 do SO for some time yet before
the candle Of life is snufed out.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

New OFFIcE.-A bill to establish Super
intendent Of Public schools, with an annual
salary of $1,000, has passed both branches Of
the Legislature. Also the bill makes an al
lowance for expenses of Teachers Conven-
tons
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

HOPES Picked IN ALcoHoL.-The Journal
and Messenger quotes the following as one of
Ed. Jacob Knapp's' queer remarks
A ministerial friend whom we met on the
street. informs US, that not long since he was
speaking Of those Christian hopes which are
based on old .experienees.el Some of you.
said he, addressing hiss-hearers, : have hopes
forty years old, picked in, Alcohol
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

O. private letter from DR.. King, TO the
N. Y. Observer, contains the following crafty.
ing intelligence Il have this very moment
received the news that am no longer under
the sentence Of Punishment. through the or
der Of the King, it is announced that am no
longer to be considered an exile from Greece
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e Capt. Gardner Mossman, of brig H.
Kelloch, of st. George, in this State, seized
at Minattlan, Mexico, where he was also
imprisoned in February for an alleged viola
ton of the revenue laws, has returned home
within few days; and measures are TO be
taken to obtain restitution for the alleged in
Justice of the Mexican authorities.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

The MINORITY PARTY.-Mr. Dutton, who
is soon to be chosen Governor of Connecticut
by the "Zebras " has more majority against
HIM than he had Uotes! The majority against
him is % ,245! No wonder the wings crow
about Connecticut.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

"FIDEs," the Anti-Nebraska correspondent
of the Tribune, having "gin oeut," another
writer under the signature Of g Mainenss'' is
Eliminating on the same subject in that lumn-
Gus journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

q The company for bending ship timber,
having completed their works at New York,
gave an exhibition on Saturday which was
successful, two straight pieces Of white oak
being easily forced into curve, and all kinds
of timber made to take any desired shape
The machine was invented by Mr.. Blanchard,
and is patented, of course.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for May is superior
number. Headley's Washington continues
to increase in interest. The publication Of
such papers must necessarily place this maya
zine foremost on the list of American period
icals
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

FOURTH OF JuLY.-The City Council OF
Augusta 10 taking measures for the celebration
Of the coming anniversary Of our national indie
Pendence. We ought to have a celebration
here. Who'll set the ball in motion.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

HIT HARD.-The recent intelligence of the
fall of flour in Liverpool two shillings per bar
rel, is a hard one for the spectators Flour
must slide down.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

50 The Democratic State Committee have
fixed the 2lst of June, as the time Of holding
the State Convention for the nomination of
candidate for Governor, and Portland as the
Mace
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

CO Jonas Cutting, Esq, Of Bangor, has
been appointed Judge Of the Supreme Judicial
Court. in room Of Daniel T. Granger, Esq,
who declined the appointment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

GoDEY's LADY's Book for May is received.
its list of contents embraces the usual variety
Of literary papers, many Of which are hand
somely illustrated.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e A parasol was seen in the street Mon
day. One swallow does not make summer,
however, and a few more frosty nights may
be expected.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

C Cucumbers are selling in Cincinnati at
rs cents apiece. Green corn, asparagus, to-
matoes and fresh peaches are in the market,
and sold at reasonable prices.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e. G: Eyeleih, Of New Gloucester, Maine,
has sold to company in New York his in
terest in patent iron pavement, for the sum Of
one hundred thousand dollars. A few years
ago he was teaching school 10 winters in order
TO pay his term bills in Bowdon college,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

E We are indebted to Charles I. Green
lief, Esq, for late Boston papers, in advance
Of the mail.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

81 The Mirror man is RECALLING his readers
with sketch of the life and public services
Of the renowned DR.. Sangrado.
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2O4,998 LAT

mage arose from the imposition of discriminate
Ing duties. 1t mostly arose from the insane
contests fgreat maritime powers with each
other as 10 questions growing out of the
French revolution. While they were engaged
IN destroying each other, Americans were en-
deavorlng to preserve peace and were growing
rich and powerful with unparalleled strides.
1t was this unexampled prosperity that stimu-
lated the old rival feeling in England, and she
resolved to interrupt our commerce. In the
words OF the day, this state of things for us,
was pronounced war in disguise for her
Hence the infamous orders in council and the
Berlin DEGREES. But In spite of the insults
offered to our flag, the captures of our ships,
the plundering of our merchants, to an amount
in value over one hundred millions of dollars.
the figures we have cited show how our ma
rlne prospered. The same causes must tend
inevitably to the same results. While the
principal energies Of the three greatest pow
ers in the world will be bent on war, the en-
ergles of young America will be bent on COM
merce. Such state of things cannot but
benefit Immensely our maritime, agricultural
and manufacturing interests
Thus far removed from the terrible strife
with liberal commercial system destined 10
grow more Observation-Disclosures by the dread
tul contests for the balance of power-asking
of other nations nothing but what is right-as
a cluster of sister states bound together in the
bonds of constitution such as the world new
or before saw-we have but to pursue the even
tenor Of our way in order to attain the highest
political welfare. 1t is doubly fortunate for
the country, that it has called to preside over
Its manifest destiny an administration, which
in its brilliant action, already has MADE AN
INDELIBLE MARK IN OUR HISTORY. Ever since
there was prospect of war it has been also
alive to this great subject; and all good pat
riots ought to rejoice that the prospect of
brilliant result is so gratifying"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

OT Daniel II. Granger. Esq, declines the
proffered seat ON the Supreme Bench.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

81 The Cochitnate Bank, Boston, has sus-
pended specie payment. The affairs Of the
concern are said to be in bad condition.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

ZEBRAs. The coalitionists in Connecticut
are called the "Zebras" from their many
stripes.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

E The famous car oi Juggetnaut, in India,
has been destroyed by fire.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e. The antipodes of the democratic party,
who have great hankering for something
besides democracy, 60 in strong for ''mass
conventions" All true democrats ought to
let them fight it out among themselves like
the Kilkenny cats.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e The Kennebec is now clear of ice, and
river navigation has commenced.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

80 The surest wheel of Fortune is wheel
barrow. Try it a quarter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

e The Hallowell Gazette states that by
an order of the Supreme Court OF this State,
the daughter of Dr.. NJ. c. Richardson of
Hallowell, was returned to his charge on
Tuesday. This was case where the grand
mother persisted in retaining custody of a
child against the wishes Of the father. The
case has been in court four and half years,
and has several times been decided in favor
of the father; but the child has not been re-
turned until this late day.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

81 The American Bank, Halloweli, char
tered few weeks ago by the Legislature,
goes into operation on the LIST day of May.
Col. E. E. Rice is President, and A. IL.
Howard, Cashier. Capital, SIS, 900.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

81 We learn that W. H. Wheeler and .
H. Lynde Of Augusta, have purchased the Ban
gor Wing. MIR. Wheeler is the present editor
Of the Kennebec Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

MoRMoNs AT ST.. LoUIs.-The 81. Louis In
telhgencer states that during the early part Of
this month several hundred English, Welsh
and Danish Mormans arrived in that city, on
their way 10 the Great Salt Lake. Not having
outfits for continuing their journey further, they
were obliged to take up temporary quarters at
ST. Louis, but at last accounts were about
starting again for their place Vt destination.
The NEBRASKA BILL.-Ths New York
Journal Of Commerce, after remarking that the
Nebraska bill has gained strength by discus
sion, says:
Trne, there has been a mighty outside pres
sure against il frUm the north, some Of which
Is real, and some manufactured, as IN the DAYS
Of hard cider, for the sake Of effect We trust
the hon. memberS will recUlIeci thai they are
sent 10 Washington 10 exercise their O,Cn ndg-
Inent, under oath, on all mauers regularly
coming before them, aud not that of their con-
stituenis, or the clergy. Let ihein do their
duty 10 the country and to God, IS they under
stand II, after awaiting themselves vi Inc hest
light they can obtain, and they have nothing to
fear. We unhesilatingly declare that in the
mercantile circles, 50 far az our knowledge ex-
tends, there is not one half the oppositlun to
this bill that there was TO the Sub-ireasury bill,
before and after It's passage, yet now il
would be hard To find merchant, OF anv party !,
who does not heartily approve of the latter law !.
aud who would not regard its repeal as public
calamity.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

LAUNCHED on Saturday, from the yard of
Messrs. Clark & Sewall, a fine ship Of 1900
tons called a Sasnarisen." She is to be COM
manded BY Capt. Francis Kelly. .-
In Arrowsic, from the ways of E. p. SWEET,
Esq, brig Of $50 tons, named /" flames
Wakefield"
In this city, Tuesday, from the ways of
Messrs. Bailey & Reed, a ship of 600 tons,
named " Victoria Reed
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

~ large meeting was held nc N. Orleans
on Wednesday last, to take measures for the
protection Of shipmasseEs from assaults by
runners. 49, Nj. i
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

In 1929. there were in New Jersey. S. Bap-
fist churches, and about 1000 members; in
1858, there were Iii churches, and 1900
members. ..-etg g..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

S1P Divine service was performed on Sum
day. the 10th. for the last time in the North
church at Portsmouth. N. H., which for Pc
Rod Of one hundred and three years has been
used az house OF worship.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

The Franklin ST. Church, Manchester, have
raised the salary of their Pastor from $1,000 to
1890.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

"Do you ever have any preaching down
here |" inquired coiporteur once. Of . coal
burner in New Jersey. ...Sometimes we have
preaching over in the .school- house" he re-
Piled. "and sometimes paper-reader comes
along; bat We don't set much store BY them,
no ways Il always Rnd." said the beloved
Payson, shat when any geod 10 done. is in
my e-ts1spore sermons 4 which do It." 'The
best word" said the fascinating Summeriield.
lis the word which suggests itself in the heat
e ,.--r
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

In 1853, there were in Maine. 1921 Sab
bath School scholars, as follows. viz ;-Bap-
lists 1881 Congregational, 1906; Metho-
dist l4'49l; Free.will Baptist, 1000; Episco-
pal, s4o' all others. (estimated) 1000 AT
the same time there were in the State, 2s7.77s
persons between the ages Of and 81 years.
There Is much land to be possessed"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

Rev. Stephen Spochynski. Roman Catholic
Priest of Patterson, N. j., has renowned the
Popish faith.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-04-27

Rev. H. B. Gowerthas resigned the Pasto-
rate Of the Baptist Church in Sedgewick. and
accepted an appointment as Financial Secreta.
ry of the New England snday School Union.