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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-16
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OPERATIONS ON THE DNIEPER-

OPERATIONS ON THE DNIEPER-
The following Geographic despatch fom Nikolaief had
been received ia st. Petersburg
NlKoIAIKrr, Oct 23-- p N.
The position Of the enemy's squadron of knburn has
not been changed Their steamers and floating batteries
are In the Oczakof roads in the embouchure the Hug
opposite the village of P.rno and in the embouchure
OF the Dnieper, between StanIslav and Rybaltciz
Az the mouth of the Dnieper the enemy is actively
gagged in taking soundings along the southern bank Of the
river.
The number of troops landed on the Spit of Knburn
has not been increased.
According to the statement of three English sailors
Who having ventured on shore, made prisoners by
the Cossacks Of Of detachments part Of the in.
vadg army OF the enemy IS still on board the vessels of
the feet; IT amounts including the troops disembarked,
10 about IL, coo men.
MOVEMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMIES.
Cen Luders has issued order of the day the army
OF the south dated from Nikoaie the 9th of October
announcing the arrival twenty three druschines of The
National Militia of the governme of Smoensko and
Moscow, reinforcement to the corps under his
nand He states that these militia battalions .ye been
formed about six months and, Notwithstanding their
long march are already to extent instructed in
field manGuvres: but as they still very inferior
their experience in the field Gen. Luders impresses
the officers Of every rank the necessity of ins.ructng
them IN all their military duties and intimates TO the
older sodiers that their young brothers in must
not treated with ridcue contempt. The recruits
Of the militia have been distributed among the regiments
OF infantry Of the army the reserve and those OF the
ary depot They to be taught the most necessary
portions Of their duty quickly possible The Gene
raj says -
They not required to possess the excessively scien
thc knowledge necessary for the scrre de ron win be
enough they are taught the movements of the close
column and the duty of chasseurs and skrmsners IL they
know how to load their muske,s properly and to Are at
| TIE target
letter from Odessa, dated October 18th says:-Thc
Emperor himself sonnet mes appears in the trenches and
encourages the soldiers is also related tha, he
visits The military hospitals and speaks words comfort
to the sick In Of the wards is officer who received
most fghtfn wounds at Sebastopol The face of this
por fellow which had been terribly burnt
as the monarch passed in order that it might be
seen The Emperor, hwever, lifted the linen covering
anc on seeing thai f sYss completely destroyed he
grasped the sufferer ~ he hand and shed tears The
bind man, who t1xIi that the Emperor was weeping
pressed his hand to his lips and blessed him Alexander
then took the Order of ST. George from his bro st
and, placing il ia the hand o. the officer, rc.it,i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-16

fUin INNuUn NGWH, NOV. =
Mr. Card has published in the Tones estimate Of lie
prorab crop OF wheat in 1865 which could 1t be ian
picty relied would in the absence of correct info
maon be very valuable. He states result OF his
servations the harvest from the Solent TO john
OGroats, and after recaptuatiug The effects Of h.
weather in checking production and the effects OF prices
in stin ulatpg it, he the conclusion that the
yield Of wheat in 1855 falls considerably short of the
great crop Of last year and 10 particular districts
owing to special circumstances is very detective On
the whole, however, he believes that il Is nearly an
average produce per much beyond average
surface" For prudential reasons be that il Is
some hing below an averago-ay One-tenth--and then
be gives lis the following figures -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
Secretary of the Treasury.

The Hon. James Guthrie has returned to
Washingtonsafter brief visit to Louisville,
Kentucky. The Washington Union says he
comes back with renewed health, and enters
upon his duties with all the energy and vigor
which characterizes him as public officer
We are sure that we only give expression to a
sentiment that is almost universal when we ad-
vance the opinion that no man could have been
found by President Pierce who possessed in a
more eminent degree the qualifications neces-
sary for the head of the Treasury Department
than Mr.. Guthrie. His administration of that
department has been marked by rigid devo-
ton TO the public interests, which has secured
the confidence of the whole country and it
gives us pleasure to know that his restoration
TO health insures his continued discharge of his
laborious duties with undiminished industry
and success.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
MULTIPLICATION IN MAssAcHusErTs.-The

NuLLrFIcATioN IN MAssAcHusETTs.-The
N. Y. Journal of Commerce says -
The conservative press of the United States
earnestly condemns the course of the Massa-
chusetts legislature at the session which has
just terminated. The history of the conven-
ton, which framed the constitution of the Uni
ted States, shows beyond all question that the
proceedings were brought to-a complete stand
until compromise could be effected on the sla-
very question. The points of adjustment rela-
ted to the time when the right of importation
should cease, the basis of representation, a
stipulation for putting down Instructions, and
for the delivery of fugitive slaves. On these
several points there was a solemn adjustment
which formed part oflhe constitution, and with
out which the constitution would not have been
formed. "We gave up part, that we might
secure the rest" was The language of one Of
the ablest members of the convention The
constitution provides perfectly for an amend
ment of its provisions. The state of Massa-
chusetts in the most deliberate manner assem-
ted to the constitution, and agreed to abide by
it until amended in the way provided by that
instrument. She now deliberately violates this
pledge, and at the same time enjoys, and claims
right to enjoy, what she received as an
equivalent for what she gave up. This dis
honorable course cannot be upheld by the sub
stantial men of Massachusetts, who perform
what is obligatory upon them, as promptly and
as freely as they accept what is obligatory up
on others.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

WOMAN SENTENCED TO BE HUNG.-The no.
torious Henrietta Robinson, convicted in the
Rensselaer, County IN. b. court, of the muir
der of Timothy Lanigan, was on Tuesday al
ternoon sentenced by Judge. Harris to be hung
on the Sd of August. At the conclusion o.
her sentence, when the judge commended hel
soul to Gods mercy, she told him he had bet
ter pray for his own soul, declaring she was
the victim of political conspiracy, which was
calculated to crush man. She was about to
speak further, when her counsel desired her
to remain quiet. When about to leave the
court room, she turned, and pointing her fin
ger toward Judge Harris, solemnly exclaimed
-" Judge Harris, may the Judge of Judges
be your Judge" Considerable excitement
was manifested by the spectators during the
time occupied in the passing of the sentence.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

erty, the supremacy Of the laws Of the general
government, and the preservation of the Union.
On motion, voted, that the thanks of this
Convention'be presented 10 the officers of the
Convention for the faithful performance Of
their respective duties.
On motion, voted that the proceedings Of
this Convention be signed by the President and
Secretaries, and be published in all the Dem
ocratic papers in the State.
The Convention then adjourned without day.
NATH. S. LITTLEFIELD, President.
E Ea.s1a A k. snIsso'' sesresaris'.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
Hon. SAMUEL WELLS.

a PORTLAND, June %, 1855.
GENTLEMEN Your communication, in
forming me of my nomination as candidate
for the Office of Governor OF Maine, at Dem
ocratic convention, held at Augusta, yester-
day, has been received. Information of the
nomination, and of the action of the Conven-
ton, have also been given to me verbally by
the Hon. Adams Treat and Col. John M. Ad-
ans.
| return my thanks, through you, to the
members of the Convention, and to the people
whom they represent, for the confidence re-
posed in me, and for the spontaneous and I'M
solicited expression of it.
With full sense that the Office is made for
the benefit of the people, and not for the in
cumbent, | accept the nomination, and it will
be gratifying to me if can make myself use
tul, by a sincere devotion to the public good.
The times require the united efforts of every
friend Of constitutional liberty.
am very respectfully your friend and SER
want, SAMUEL WELLS.
Messrs. JOHN HUBBARD,
ADAMS TREAT,
john M. ADAMS.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
The old Democrats Returning.

Within few days past we have had the
pleasure of adding to eur subscription list the
names OF several democrats who have not act
ed with the democratic organization for the
past two or three years. We knew that such
were democrats still, and only needed to be-
come acquainted with the hypocrisy and cor
ruption Of other political parties to return to
the democratic party as the only sure rock Of
our country's defence, in this sea of troubles
that now besets it, There is such charm in
the principles of the democratic party,-so
glorious have they been rendered by past vic
tories, and so full of promise are they of future
good to the country, that it is impossible for
the masses who are only influenced by what
they conceive to be promotive Of the public
good, to abandon it for any considerable time.
Usually year, but in the present instance less
than half that time,-so outrageous has been
the conduct of the Morrill, regimes sufficient
to satisfy those who have been deluded, of their
error. We have not treated such harshly, be-
cause of their known sincerity. Our hope of
recruiting the democratic party has ever been
In this direction. We shall not be dIsappolnt-
ed. They are anxious for the day of the cleo
ton to come, that they may aid in rolling up
| the old-fashioned democratic majority in Wal,
do. We are assured by gentleman whose
means and ability to Judge are ample, that in
one town which gave Morrill, hundred votes
last year, he will not receive dozen votes
this year. In other towns the prospect is vet
more encouraging,-it is prophetic of certain
success. We welcome the return of the old
line jackson democrats. We parted with
them g more in sorrow than in anger" GER
tainly, and we hail their return with exultant
joy. We have fought too many battles
shoulder to shoulder with them not to feel and
acknowledge the strength their cooperation
gives us. We extend to all returning demo-
Gratis the right hand of fellowship. The hope
Of the state and the country in great measure
depends upon the action of those democrats
who voted the fusion ticket last year. They
will not disappoint their brother democrats at
this crisis. As hesetofore they have done on
many trying occasion, they will cheerfully
unite with their old companions in rescuing
the old ship of state from the rocks and quick
sands of sectlonalism and intolerance, and put
ting her safely upon the old republican track.
Let them Republican Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

IF that infatuated mob had accomplished
their first object. they would have become mad
on the liquors of the Agency, then setting fire
to the remainder would have destroyed the
City Hall, for that purpose was avowed-then.
none but God can know how far their passions
would have driven them.-Mayor DotO's i'd
dress.
This, says the State of Maine, is equal to the
IF Of Mrs. Jones, who being at an auction sale,
bought door plate with the name of Robin
son upon it. On being asked by her husband
her reason for the purchase, she answered ~
you should happen to die, and if should hap
pen to marry man named Robinson, think
how handy it would be-"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
10000 Majority |

We do not profess to be much of a prophet,
and as we wish to be modest in our estimate.
we fix the majority Of Judge WELLS for Gov
ernor of Maine at TEN THOUSAND. If appear
ances do not deceive us, the reaction Of the
masses Of Maine will be tremendous. In
York, Oxford and Waldo, old democratic
counties, the democracy will be out to man,
and It is well known that in those counties a
full vote is certain democratic victory. Here
in Sagadahoc, where the fusionlsts had eyery-
thing their own way last year, they will get
such hustling as they have never contracted
for. In Kennebec, strong hold Of Morrill,
ism, already the thunder of the moving masses
is deemed most portentous by the confederat-
ed isms revealing in power at the capital. All
up and down the Kennebec, the reaction has
vigorously commenced. We know of locali-
ties in which Morrill, had majorities last year,
where those who voted for him are pledgng
themselves by hundreds to 60 for Judge Wells.
In the eastern part OF the State, we also hear
that the people are moving earnestly and eff
fectually.
The truth is, the party in power in the
State has run such lengths in fanatical legis-
lation and absurdities. that the people are
alarmed. Give Morrillism the power another
year, and the imagination could hardly con-
ceive the lengths to which the party would run.
Already they have legislated out of existence
citizens natural and constitutional rights.
aud have raised the black flag of NuLLrFlcA-
TIoN. Another year unchecked, and their in
tensifed Maine law would be doubled in in
tensity. The public lands would 90 to PAM
per sectarlan institutions, and their pauper
chopping up bill would go into immediate ex-
ecuton Maine would be driven to dissolu-
ton of partnership in the Union-a Portland
inquisition would be set up, and Portland
would not be the only place where citizens
could be shot down in the streets for the glory
of .Dow-ism" and Humanity" 1t remains
for the people to say whether these momentous
evils of the FANATIcAL MORRILL, Dynasty,
shall be averted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

FIRE.-We regret to be obliged to record the
destruction by fire, on Monday, of the new
steam saw and planning mill recently put in op-
Grafton in the ship-yard Of Msssrs. Trufant,
Drummond s. Co., situated in the north part
of the city. The fire probably originated near
the boiler, and such was the rapidity with
which it progressed that when the alarm was
given about half past twelvs,-the flames were
issuing from almost every part of the building,
and it was found impossible to save any Of its
contents. By the promptness and energy Of
our fire department, and the exertion of the
citizens generally, the FIRE was prevented from
communicating with other property. This mill,
we learn, was one Of the most convenient and
useful for the business of ship-yard. in opera
ton and was fitted out with an upright saw
for saving knees. &c.. circular saws. planning
machine, &C., and cost the proprietors some
$4,000. There was some 2 or 5000 dollars
worth of lumber and other material in the
building. There was $25Oo only insured on
the building, which is in the Maine Insurance
Co., of Augusta.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

OPINION OF AN UNBIASED PkEss.-The edi-
tors Of the New York Express, formerly res
den,s of the city Of Portland and natives Of
this State, and whose opinions will be regard
ed by the candid and Intelligent of all parties,
Thus comments upon the Reign Of Terror
which has been inaugurated under the auspices
of that lawess fanatic, Neal Dow =
Persuasion better than Force. -II-omened as
we have just seen have been the results Of the
working Of the Maine Liquor Law in Portland,
Maine,- the very home of lis birth and adop-
tion,-a great moral lessoa is taught TO those
who, in, we dare say, an honest, but msdirec-
ted zeal, or excess of perverted enthusiasm,
seek here, as there, to reform the world by
mere statutory enacIments, instead of trying to
reach the heart and mind of mankind, by agen-
cies less vulgar than those of fixed bayoneis,
cannon, shot, and other material agencies
That lesson teaches, first, the faulty of trying
to hglsldte men into morality; second, the GER
talnly Of rouslng up human passions aud pref
udces, by laws and ordinances which depend
for their execution upon physical force, rather
than upon moral suasion third, The inexpedi-
ency of extreme Legislation as calculated to ex-
cite the extreme of resistance, bringing in lis
train bad feeling among those who should be as
members Of one family, and civil war with
those who otherwise should be held together
in The bonds of common brotherhood.
Il cannot be doubted that the great evil of the
age is a tendency to extreme legislation
Mere majprities, in the plenitude of their pow
er, are apt to estimate over lightly the rights
and claims OF the minorities.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

CO Henry A. Wise, governor elect of Vir.
ginia, has declined an invitation to attend an
" old fashioned Virginia barbecue" at Peters.
burg. He says he has declined three other
similar invitations, and
+" would have sacrificed much more than
did in the late canvass to prevent defeat
under my lead, but l assure you the labors
underwent nearly cost me my life. was alb
sent nearly five months from my children and
Mrs Wise. whose health now requires my con.
slant nursing. My domestic affairs too, need
every moment of my time until must leave
for Richmond
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

PosTMAsTER-G GENERAL CAMPBELL was ap-
piled to recently by the post master at York,
Pa, to know whether letter containing, as
was supposed, counterfeit money, could be
opened at the request of the police authorities,
in order that the money contained therein
might be identified as the same as that passed
by the prisoner, and that thus further evidence
might be furnished to aid In his conviction and
punishment. The Postmaster General replied,
emphaticalIy, that it could not, that he had no
right, nor any officer under him, to open any
letter until ii reached the Dead Letter Office,
and that this principle must always be acted
upon by those in the employment Of the De
partment.-PhH. Ledger.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

A Discovery WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.
To have 10 kill an OK in order to make a
pair of boots IS clumsy thing and we have
waited some time to hear of some invention
which will supersede leather for the feet, as
wool and cotton, linen and silk have superseded
the skin of animals for the rest of the human
dress. We see the London papers speak of an
invention, which has just been submitted 10 the
test by the scientific authorities. A leather ce-
ment, SO strong and adhesive that boots and
shoes are made with it, in which not single
stitch is seen or required, and the process Of
mending so simple that every man may be, if
not bis boot-maker, at all events, his own boot
ender.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

V The following is the concluding para
graph Of speech made in the Legislature last
winter by R. G. Lincoln of -Hallowell on the
bill annulling the naturalization powers of state
courts:-
Sleep over this subject little longer, and
the achievements of our Revolutionary Fathers,
brilliant, nay. however glorious they were,
shall prove a sad failure within the short limits
Of their first centennial year,-and this super
structure, having for its foundation the immor-
tai principles of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, beautiful in all its parts and proportions,
however well adapted to the highest aspirations
of our sentient nature, man morally. ciuilly and
religiousy, shall ,oithe, and rot under the pestifer-
Gus influences of the breath Of The BEAST.
Can anybody tell US whether anybody is
hurt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

g5- The Republican Journal has great hopes
Of recruiting the Democratic party in Waldo
through the return of honest Democrats who
have been deceived, and have got sick of the
Morrill, regime.
1--WE welcome the return of tho old line
Jackson democrats. We parted with then
more in sorrow than in anger" certainly and
we hail their return with exultant joy. We
have fought too many battles shoulder tc
shoulder with them not to feel and acknowl
edge the strength their CO. cooperation gives US
We extend to all returning democrats the
right hand of fellowship"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

Nor YET DEAD.-At caucus of the whigs
of this city, held on Saturday evening, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected delegates to the
State Wing Convention, held in Portland TO-
day Geo. W. Kendall, Samuel Swanton
Thomas M. Curtis, James T. Patten, H. L.
Houshton, B. c. Bailey, c. D. Elmes, A. G.
Raymond, Ebenezer Clapp, Sswall J. Watson,
and James P. Hitchcock.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

"BRING ME NO MORE REPoRTs. Some of
our friends in Virginia keep sending Us, by tel
egraph aud otherwise, returns of the late
elections in that state. We beg leave to assure
them that we have received a plenty. We
don't want another item. Though we are per-
fectly absiemious men, we can say in this case
as the poor fellow did, who after taking too
much liquor, fell in a hard rain with his mouth
directly under spout from the roof Of house
-" Not drop more, gentlemen, not crop
more. 80 Louisville Journal, May 80.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

STATE ELECTIONS will take place on the
first Monday Of August in Alabama, Arkansas,
Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas; in Ten
nessee on the first Thursday ofthe same month,
and in North Carolina on the second Thursday
thereof in Maine on the second Monday of
September, and in Vermont on the first Tues
day of the same month.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

Liquor SEIzuRE.-The following parcels Of
liquor were recently seized at the apothecary
shop of N. T. Ellsworth & Son in this city -
One cask of alcohol jug Cologne Spir-
its; gallons Sherry Wine; jug Malaga
Wine; l do Port Wine; Q gallons Brandy
2 gals. Whiskey dozen bottles Scotch Ale
and dozen bottles Wolfe's Schiedam caro-
matte Schnapps; all of which the defendants
aver were intended for use in their business,
with the exception of the Schiedam Schnapps.
An adjourned trial came off at the Muncip-
al Court on Friday last, which resulted in an
order for the destruction of the liquor, and the
sentencing of each of the Messrs. Ellsworths
to fine of $50 and costs, and Imprisonment
for thirty days.
The defendants were also charged with sell
ing two bottles of Wolfe's Schnapps, upon
which they were sentenced to pay fine Of
$50 and costs, and Imprisonment for thirty
days. In each of the above cases they ap-
pealed, and gave the necessary bonds.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

r. The tolls taken on the Charles River
and Warren bridges on Monday, amounted TO
the sum of $640, which is more than was ever
before taken there in twenty-four hours. Two
thirds ofthe amount was received from foot
passengers al one cent each.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

E What's the use Of going out of town,
when Upton takes such beautiful, life-like pic
lures here at home, He has introduced all the
recent improvements of The art, which, with
his new buff machine enables him TO give you
a superior likeness in the least possible time
+" Secure the shadow ere the substance fades. -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28

MLrTARY.-A new Rifle Company is about
being formed in Gardiner. Ii is intended to
make it as good a Company as any in the
State. So says the Journal.
A new company is also being formed in