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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22
The First Monday in March.

On the first Monday in March, our citizens
are to elect Mayor, seven Aldermen, and
twenty-one members of the Common Council,
who are to control the affairs of the city dur
ing the next municipal year AS yet there
has been no open, public demonstration Of
feeling in relation to the officers. AS an in
dividual we would like to see liberal policy
adopted; and by this we mean policy that
shall look to the best men without any regard
to political preference. The Mayor should
not be a man of backbone simply; we
would have man of brains, of heart and Of
hand-a thinking, feeling, active man. Not a
radical upon any subject, but discreet, eff
cient man, of clear judgment, and one in
whom the people, particularly all business
people, shall have implicit confidence Such
a man we may have-such mayors we have
had, and we can have them now by hearty
united and vigorous effort on the part of our re-
liable men. We should be glad to see such
a man indicted into office, sustained by an ef-
ficient council. composed not of fire-eaters OF
of dead men; neither of fossils nor of mush-
rooms, but of our best and clearest headed
men, without regard TO sect, party or age. In
such hands the city would be safe.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22
CITY Council.

At meeting of the Common Council, held
on Friday evening last, Mr.. Oliver moved 10
reconsider the vote passed at former meet
ing to pay the owners of the old South Church
5000, which was tabled.
Mr. Gilman laid on the table the report of
finance committee, recommending the pur-
chase, by the city, of stock in the Gas Com
pany, at 800 per share. Mr.. Houghton Of
tered an amendment TO the order, that the
city purchase from five to eleven thousand
dollars worth of stock if the same can be pur-
chased at IS per cent on each dollar paid in.
Owing to disagreement of the two boards
on the question of reference to the next city
council of the petition of certain citizens for
the purchase of Sagadahock Ferry, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen committee Of
conference Moses and Sprague of the AL
dermen, and Houghton, Fuller and Oliver Of
the council
The board of Aldermen passed the order TO
petition the Legislature for authority to elect
school committee annually, which passed the
common council ct previous meeting.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

condition very comfortable, even il we have no
side walks or roads to lead to the house and
if we ask the Legislature to aid US in building
road we are politely told that if we prefer
living with the bear, the wolf, and the wild
cal, we can do SO, or we may leave that wild
region of country and come up here to kenne-
bee, Lincoln, &C., where there is civilization,
where there are good roads and side walks,
good schools, academies, colleges, &C., where
there is plenty of aristocracy, where the few
are supported at the expense of the many-we
will not give you one dollar for road No,
Mr.. Speaker, / will not vote for these appro-
priations. 1t is not right. Why, if should
vote for them, when | return home to my wild
cat brethren, they would meet in every corner
with pick poles and hand spikes, goad sticks
and pitch forks, and it would be safer for me
to run the gauntlet than pass up and down the
streets.
Now, Mr.. Speaker, | am about DONE !
am openly opposed to these appropriations
and care not where say it, or who say it
before. that in my opinion large portion OF
the public land already given away to acade-
mics, &C., have been given more to build up
denominations than to aid the school enterprise.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22
honest, well-in,en,ioned members Of these SCI

honest, well-intentioned members Of these Sc
cret clubs to whom we would appeal, and to
honest outsiders who may be drawn into the
web set for them, and not TO any of those who
aspire 10 leadership. These latter know their
work is one of mschievous tendency that 1t
can have no other result upon city like this
than 10 set one class against another, and to
widen differences which should be forever
closed up.
! We speak only from our knowledge of hu-
man nature, but we venture the prediction
that in severe crisis, when the humble and
more dependent members OF these Know-Noth-
ing organizations shall feel the pressing hand
of want laid heavily upon them, their active
and working leaders will be the last to come
to the rescue, and the very men whose coun-
Gil they affect to despise, and whom they
would not allow to meet them in open and.
manly consultations to talk over the clty's
wants, would be the very ones to whom they
would go in their extremity. :.
Let our friends think of these things in sea-
son. Let tnem re1uSe u piot uhuCi Co'CA W
night to prevent all good citizens from having
voice in matters of general interest! Let
them show to men of capital that they are free
from jealousies, and ready TO go in for meas
ures and men indicated by the public will,
and not simply for those proposed by Clique.
But if men will be selfish and proscriptive; if
the laboring classes will persist in suicidal
measures which tend only to drive apart those
who should look to common interest if
they will studiously lend themselves to
scheme to shut out our capitalists and heavy
business men from consultation in relation to
the highest interests of the city-interests in
volving taxation to the extent of from fifty to
seventy thousand dollars, why then, when re-
WILSON'S prevail as at present, when the dis
carded become obstinate and those whose
councils are stunned become strong, look out
for that retributon which Heaven never fails
to bring upon the aggressor. Were it our
last word, as we wish well to the laboring
classes, and as we would do them good, we
would say, be concihatory-be tair-be honest.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22
For he EdsteTn ITN
" French Spoliation Bill"

In the veto of this bill President Pierce has
shown himself true disciple Of "Od Hck-
ory," and given additional proof that no argu-
ment, no pressure, no importantly of friends
or threats of foes, can make him swerve from
the path of duty. In his veto he has only re-
fused to reverse the Judgment of our first Pres
ident; and has proved himself more than
match for legion of spectators and claim
agents. who have attempted to move heaven
and earth to get their hands upon the public
treasure. ''The United States government %
says your contemporary, "has refused to pay an
honest debt" Fudge! The United States never
owed these claims; the French government
never admitted them, and we never, either BY
word or deed, contracted the slightest obiga-
toa to pay them. All that France ever recog-
nized as being due for spoliations previous to
1900, was provided for in the Louisiana pur-
chase. and was paid to the claimants. By the
same rule that our government is under obi
CATION to pay these claims, and by the only
rule, an attorney is bound to pay the bills to
his clients which he finds himself unable to
collect for them. Those who talk of '.honesl
debtsr in this case, betray their utter Ignorance
of the history Of these claims; and those who
invoke the mercy of Heaven upon the Presi-
dent and his supporters, would be quite a;
proftably employed in seeking fer that illumi,
nation of intellect which is sure to come of pa
tient study and careful investigation. Above
all, the pettish spleen and low invective which
will be got off on the occasion by an army OF
lceches and suckers, under cover Of false anC
hypocritical sympathy for the Sufferers" thu
President will loom up like rock in the mids
of an ocean of froth. -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

Mr.. EDITOR 1t is with pleasure / return
thanks to Capt. Prince, of the steamer Forest
City and his officers, in behalf of my fellow
passengers and myself, during late trip from
Boston to Portland We left Boston on the
9th inst, but on account of a storm which was
said to be one of the severest we have had for
several years, when within about forty miles
of Portland, we were obliged to put back to
Cape Ann for harbor, where we were de-
tanned by the weather till Saturday morning,
the 10th inst, when we got under way and
arrived at Portland at about P. M.
The storm and the detention consequent on it
were tedious, but if confidence in the captain S
abilities as master, and his kindness and
agreeable qualities could dispel uneasiness, we
had reason to consider ourselves fortunate-in
short he is PRINCE.
After considerable experience in steamboat
travelling on many of the principal routes in
the United States, do not consider that
have met his superior as to capability in times
when energy and judgment are required.
Pie Clerks, Messrs. Thompson and Hig-
gins. must come in for their share of praise,
for they won the esteem of the passengers by
their kindness and attention to them, and they
deserve long to be remembered for their efforts
to cheer our dropping spirits while in Cape
Ann Harbor.
/ cannot forget to mention the steward, Mr..
Butler, who was formerly steward of steamer
Worcester, on the route from Allyn's Point,
Ct, and New York he was always ready to
oblige, and for the sake of the travelling pub
lie, may he continue steward of the Forest
City for many years.
The pilots, engineers, and, in fact, all on
board, are well qualified to fill their several
stations and feel satisfaction in recon-
ing to the'traveling public the steamer Forest
City and her gallant officers. A. W B.
Bowdoinham, Feb. 14th, 1855.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

CHARITY CONCERT. We are pleased to
learn that it is in contemplation by some of
our leading musical gentlemen, to give Con
cert at an early day, the proceeds of which
will be appropriated to relieving the wants of
the poor in our midst. The object is one that
will commend itself TO all our citizens, and
their hearty approval will be shown, we are
sure, in the liberal bestowment of their pat
ronage. The time and place will be an
nounced hereafter. In the meantime, let all
speak an encouraging word in turtherance Of
this commendable undertaking.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

- The Rockingham Messenger, federal
abolition paper published in Portsmouth, N.
H., for some time past, has been discontinued
for rant of support. The publishers further
state, that the party whose. cause it has adj
vocated is dead, and therefore they should
cease TO advocate its cause. True enough !;
the abolition party Of New Hampshire as on
its last legs, and it only remains for the De-
mocracy to show it its frail resting place on
the 18th day of March
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

Co Selden truly remarks, that They that
govern the most make least noise. You see
when they row in barge, they that do drud-
gerry, work, slash, and puff, and sweat, but ne
that governs sits quietly at the stern and IS
scarce seen 10 STIR
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

. Says the Boston Post, a petition is be-
fore the Massachusetts Legislature for mate
rial aid for the &C new school - medical college
at Worcester, and we understand that Sam
decides in favor.of granting the aid, if the use
Of Jesuits bark be stricken from the pharmaco-
peia. We also learn that the Interior object
in petitionng for the law in relation TO Mar,
blehead harbor is the removal Of the vast
quantities of IRISH moss that is to be found
along the shore.
Gov. Gardner gave soiree at his house in
Mt. Vernon street, and was seen to use foreign
pepper on his oysters.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22
- The Hartford Times says of the demo

- The Hartford Times says OF the demo-
cratic party in Connecticut -
ssWe are grati6ed to learn of the general
good feeling pervading the democratic ranks
in Connecticut The local nominations will
be made in due season. and there is deter
mination to select good, valuable men, and to
give them vigorous support. The demo-
cratic party is now the only one in the State,
standing upon an open and we'll defined plat
form of principles-the whig party having
abandoned every idea of broad national plat
form, upon which all of the States OF the
Union can stand, and merged themselves prac-
tically into side factions. Let the democracy,
then, stand firmly by their principles and an
honorable triumph will soon be their just re-
ward. y
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

A "RoL1'' CT FLouR.-Rev. Mark Trafion
of West6eld, Mass, had donation last week
Of barrel of flour, which was contributed By
grocer on condition that another man should
roll il the whole distance, half mile 10 the
minister's house, which he did.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

CosMoPo1ITAN ART ASSOCIATION. by reier-
ence to our advertising columns, it will % seen
that the distribution of prizes in this associa-
ton will positively come off on the 2Stn INST,
so that this is your last chance to secure good
magazine and share.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

GREAT FIRE IN PORTLAND. A fire broke out
in wooden building occupied by Winslow &
Co., Portland, on Wednesday evening last,
which was destroyed together with seven or
eight valuable horses. The fire communicated
to the Museum building, which was also con-
sumed with its contents.
The wooden houses on each side of the Mu-
scum were badly crushed by the falling walls
The stable and barn of Mr.. Allen on Cross
street, were consumed, and his house was bad
ly damaged. Insurance $1,000.
Several small houses between Union and
Cross streets, were burned. They were occu-
pied by Irish and owned by Martin Gore, Esq.
Two young men were badly injured while
attempting to rescue their horses.
The loss is estimated at $l50,000, apart oil
which is covered by insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

co The nomination of Metcalf for governor
by the know nothings in New Hampshire
does not appear to work as nicely as the trail
tors supposed it would. To be traitor is
despicable, but to be the tool of traitors is
worse.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

spirit Of the age. Were it not for making
this article unwarrantably long, we would
speak of the discriminating influence upon
teachers of making COMMITTEES elective annu-
ally. Much could be said on this point.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

SHIP Subtitle ship built by A. & D.
Allen, Richmond, was sold IN this city on
Thursday for $40 per ton
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

c. At late meeting of Winter Street Par
ish. the salary Of their pastor, Rev. j.. o. Fiske,
was raised from $1,000 to $1,000.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

- The fusion Legislature of Michigan
have increased the state expenditures 1914, 100
per annum.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

DIVORCE A LA NAPOLEON 1.-The New York
Times publishes letter from Paris, in which
it is stated that rumors were gathering strength
that divorce is in contemplation between the
Emperor and Empress for high State reasons.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

3 The Gardiner Journal contradicts the
report going the rounds of the papers in re-
gard TO Rev. f. Yates, former editor of the
Fountain. The Rev. Mr.. Yates who ran
away with the woman from Lebanon, H.,
was another man altogether.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

rs. A. w." that we feel grateful for his words
of commentator. On the subject to which
he alludes, we have done what we thought was
right. His communication, however, is entire
ly unsuited to this locality Shall be pleased
to hear from him on different topic, if he is
disposed
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

y Those of our readers who have occa-
sion to employ Music teacher or tuner of the
piano forte, will do well to notice the card of
Mr.. T.. p. l. MAeoUN, in another column.
Mr.. NJ, as most of our citizens are aware, is
a young man of rare musical talent, and those
who employ him may rely upon having the
work correctly done
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

CHEAP LIeHT.-Light, we are told, is now
TO be had for nothing. The experiment has
been tried of lighting up the works of the new
Westminster bridge, in London, by the electric
light, and light was produced equal to 70 ordi-
binary gas, at the cost Of nil. The material
employed as fuel for the electricity is convert
ed by the same process into pigments of great
er value than the cost Of the light.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

The LIFE AND BEAUTIES OF FANNY FERN.
We have received from Messrs. H. Long &
Brother, New York, through the hands of
w. B. Stearns, copy of this spicy work.
The author is not certainly known. but it is
rumored that Fanny's brother,-one of the
Willises,-is the man. The book is selling at
a rapid rate. Price ST.. See advertisement.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

w Friend Re- veil, Of the Halloween c.
1s''e' Complains Of travelling performer for
not paying his bills at that Office. DON'T ,,r..
these characters, Eliphalet. We have suffered
some in that way in time past but we've
learned better. Let printers and publishers
make j, point with this class Of performers. to
insist upon being prepaid, and there'n be NO
trouble. A love-sick swain, by the name 90
Howard. styling himself the American cI,
Bull" owes us So or $40. and another indi-
vidual, named c. S. Howard, owes us a ike
amount. There are others whose case we may
allude to hereafter. By the way, can any one
inform us of the whereabouts of young sprig
named ]. Blanchard, who ordered some print
ing at our Office two years ago, and has never
called for it. He then hailed from the 'south
end Of Washington street" If this is the way
he does business, we will suggest that his
"Balm of Life" won't save him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

MORGAN FoUND.-The Masonic Mirror pub
fishes story to the effect that Morgan, who it
was alleged was murdered by the Free Masons,
for disclosing their secrets, has been found in
Smyrna, in Turkey-ihat be now goes by the
name Of Mastapha, and is engaged in teaching
the English language. The authority given
for this report is one Joseph A. Bloom. Ac-
cording to The Mirror, Bloom met Morgan at a
house in Smyrna, to whom the latter gave
detailed account of his adventures. 1t is stated
that Morgan left the country in the ship Her
vine, which sailed from Boston TO Smyrna,
and belonged 10 The firm Of Laudon & Co.
The captain name was Wech.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

New HAMPsHIRE.-The New Hampshire
Gazette says:
The SPIRIT IN Coos. Enthusiastic meet
ings are being held by the Democracy up
among the mountain regions of Shr State.
The masses turn out as they used TO in old
times when whiggery bore bold and deter
mined front, and advocated manfully its nation
al bank, high tariff, and other exploded ideas.
The Democracy see in the present contest the
same issues embraced and hidden in a pro-
scriptive attack upoa the rights Of conscience
and the liberty of religious belief.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

ORIGIN OF Know NoTHiNGIsM.-Bar
dale's Mississippian says that know nothing
ism developed itself during the administration
Of John Adams, in the shape of laws under
which alien-born citizens were prosecuted and
driven from the country. 1t was put down by
the democracy, with jefferson at their head
Some years afterwards, the monster again
raised his head in the Hartford convention,
whose primary object was to plot treason
against the country, and give aid and comfort
to its enemies in the war in which it was then
engaged. That notorious conclave Of traitors
among other numerous resolves, adopted the
following in regard to naturalized citizens -
&c 9Th. Resolved, No person who shall here
after be a naturalized citizen of the United
States, shall be eligible as a member OF the
senate or house of representatives of the
United States, nor be capable of holding any
civil Office under the authority of the United
States 2"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-22

-e4 The weather is now pleasant and spring
like
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-10
Mob Lap in Missouri.

CHICAGO, May s.-The Platte MO- Argus of
the LIST publishes the proceedings Of a mass meet
ing held at Weston, in that State, at which resolu
tons were passed setting forth that sefdefence re-
quires the expulsion of every person bringing into
reproach negro slavery, that robbers and traitors
have no right to protection at law; that they ratfy
the proceedings Of the Parkvile rioters approve
the resolutions then passed in regard to Metho-
dists, and add thereto all ministers preaching pre-
judicial to slavery. t 49,
They have no arguments against abolition papers
but the Missouri river, bon fires and hemp ropes,
and pledge themselves to 60 TO Kansas and help
to expel those corrupting and tampering with
slaves. Finally they call grand mass meeting TO
be held at Parkville, on the 9th. ~
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-10
FANCY MILLINERY.

"ISS Amelia PribTnm and slster hAve
1vn opened Fancy Millinery store, ON Pennsylva-
MIA avenue between 10th and lth Streets south side
No 2T7 and would respectfully call the attention Of
the ladies' Of Washington and vicinity 10 their band
some and varied assortment Of imported and manu-
factured Millinery Of the latest styles Of New York
Paris and London fashions Of Straw, Silk, Grape,
Lace, and other Spring Bonnets. Also, dress and
other Caps. f
All orders in the millinery lins thankfully receiv
ed and faithfully attended 70, mar 1s--emo
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-10
A CARD, LOOK HERE,

II LII We lovers of the good things of this
n life, and we will tell you where you may obtain
at least some Of them. Thankful for past favors,
would respectfully ask continuance of the same
during this spring and summer. i am prepared to
furnish all "who will give me call, with the sweet
and cooling beverages in my line, at the shortest no.
tice. 9TH sHG I'M fET tH
Such as Ice Cream, Water Ices ofall fayors, Char
also foreign and domestic fruits and confectionery
generally, kept in well regulated establishments of
the kind sysaa ~
Particular attention will be paid to furnishing we'd
ding brides cakes also, Parties, Balls Excursions
Pcnics, &c. DC, aud upon reasonable terms. Call at
the old stand ON Massachusetts avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets Northern Liberties.
may 7--8m JOHN w. RIGHTSTINE.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-10
BY THE MORNINGS MAIL.
The --latest from Europe.

Inc LGlea from EuTope' 5-a 8sss
NEW YoRK, May GA Liverpool letter received
here dated April 2sth says that the sales Of cot
ton were larger for the week than any previous
week for the last two years. The consumption
continues heavy and il Is believed that prices will
further advance.
Money was abundant, and it was remored that
the Bank would reduce the interest to four per
cent in q few days. Bills were already discount
ing below that figure. r'1 4 gal " g,aat2@n
Political affairs are very unsatisfactory, and
peace deemed to be further off than ever. The
allied expedition against Sebastopol was regarded
as complete failure.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-10

NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA RAIIRoAD.--The
gross receipts ofthis road for the four months end
ing March 81, 1855, amounted to $4,000 per
month For the corresponding months last year,
the receipts were only s22, 900 per month. The
average increase per month II &9,677 and the
gross increase for the four months Il $3s,7os
And while the receipts have thus increased tbs
expenses Of the road have decreased for the
four months $4,000 or at the rate Of $4,000 per
month This Is most encouraging exhibit