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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
The Bangor Temperance" Failure.

The Maine law convention which was held
in Bangor on the Goth ult., was failure
The number of delegates from abroad was
very small, not rising above one hundred and
seventy-fve. In the speeches, says the Ban
gor Journal, and the money-raising test, the
Convention was still more meagre. Neal
Dow nor Noah Smith Jr., nor Rev. Mr..
Kalloch, who were announced in the posters,
were present. The speakers were Elder
Stevens, Elder Peck, Elder Hill, Elder
Weaver, Elder Ward, Elder Porter, Rev.
Mr.. Hathaway, and all the speeches outside
Of the clerical order would not have filled an
hour. The Convention opened with prayer
and closed with three cheers for Arson p.
Morrill,, Neal Dow, and Elder Weaver
These constituted the triune deity of its faith
and worship. All that was said and done
from the opening to the close, centered in the
closing act.
The Journal pays the following compliment
to the clergy of Bangor =
1t was matter Of sincere qualification that
while the actors at this Convention were near
ly all of the clerical profession, and almost
the whole business, resolution and speech
making, was done by clergymen, only one of
the regular officiating clergymen in Bangor
took any part in the meeting, and that one
was Elder Porter, one of our most active pol
iticians. We speak this to the credit of the
pulpit in our city, which has, we believe,
higher mission than to degrade its office in
the brawl of politics, 10 the rending asunder
of our christian congregations.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

UNITARIAN SABBATH School GATHERING.
The annual gathering of the Sabbath
Schools of the Unitarian Societies, with their
friends in this and the neighboring places,
took place on Thursday last at the grove near
Sewall's Mills, and passed off very pleasantly
Some 400 came in the morning train from
Augusta, Hallowell, Topsham and Bruns-
wick, which number added to those present from
this place made about 600 or 700 persons pres
ent during the day The exercises commenced
with singing, followed by addresses from Rev.
Mr.. Metcalf of this city, Rev. Mr.. Wheeler OF
Topsham, ]. III. Williams, and E. Fenno,
Esq, of Augusta and DIR. Nourse of Bath, at
the close of which the gathering repaired TO an
extensive table most beautifully laden with the
choicest edibles. in which was included a
large supply of fruit and the luxuries of the
season. The table, by the aid of the ladies of
the Unitarian Society, was tastefully decorat-
ed with the most beautiful flowers of the sea-
son and presented magnificent appearance
The afternoon was spent by the company in
excursions among the woods, and through our
city. At six o'clock the cars took the visitors
from town away-thus closing a very interest
ing and agreeable gathering.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

A REcoMMENDATIoN.-O OF Neal Dow's
for the ostensible purpose Of selling books, but
who is really engaged in drumming up recruits
FOR the weakened ranks Of republicanism, re-
lates the following. as a remarkable illustration
of the precocity of this hero of fanatcisrn, du-
ring his minority. We give it in pretty near
ly his language
After he had got well into his teens, Dow
wished to strike out for himself, and solicited
his father for the necessary capital. The old
gentleman gave him five dollars, but this he
soon run through and came for more, which
was given hin. The outlay thus went on for
some time, aud the father not Witnessing any
desirable returns, informed him that ha, could
not giue him any more funds, but he would
give him chance to accumulate capital by
grinding bark. So the youthful Dow took the
favorire old nag. and Harvesting him to the
sweep. commenced operations. All the incl
recapiluIale suffice il 10 say, an immense
quantity of bark was ground but quite early in
the afternoon the poor old horse gave up the
ghost-a victim To this precocous genius.
Whether the father ever again set the youth
to grinding bark. this book agent does not
state but ii is concluded the mature Dow has
not forgotten his old tricks, and it is feared the
cause of temperance under his lead, will share
the fate of the old horse, and be run entirely
under ground.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

C. 1t is stated that Majors Delafed and
Mordacai, and Captain McClelland, the officers
Of the United States Army sent out by our GOV
eminent to study the art of war 10 the Crimea,
having been refused permission to join the
French army before Sebastopol, proceeded to
St. Petersburg, where their request for leave
10 visit the Russian fortresses in order to watch
the progress of affairs was declined by the au-
ihorilies. Having failed in the object Of their
mission, they will Immediately return home.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
For the Eastern Times


Mr.. EDITOR Il perceive that very consist
ent and immaculate whig journal, the North
ern Tribune ?" has placed at the head of lis
columns the name of that great political hum
bug, Arson P. Morrill,, as a candidate for re-
election TO the gubernatorial chair. Now
this, presume, according TO the ethics of that
model concern, is all right, just and proper,
but according 10 the views of those who ever
have been, and sill are wings, in this commu-
nfty, 1t is considered as something near akin
to the blacklist and basest ingratitude on the
part Of that press to desert the princ pies and
party that made it what it is, because the pros
poets of that party are not looking as bright as
in former days. The principles of that party
are the same now as when this, and other
traitors of similar character in the State,
were pretending TO believe and advocate them
The Sc Northern Tribune " knows this fact,
and nothing but gain-pecunlary gain-ever
induced this very Morrill, paper to abandon its
friends and supporters when its aid might pos
sibly be of some benefit to them. If from such
motive that paper will change once, it will
again. If, In being destitute of all principle
and honor, it will pursue the course it has in
this instance, why is it not just to infer that
under similar circumstances it will again act
in the same consistent and honorable manner !
We, as wings in this town, have had for a
considerable length of time, but very little
confidence in the integrity and honesty of prin-
ciple of the &c Northern Tribune but now
the mask is wholly thrown off-none of us can
be deceived any longer. And | wish every
wing in Sagadahoc County would look at
this matter in the same light that the wings
of Topsham do and govern themselves accord
ingly. Why should the wings of Sagadahoo
support the Northern Tribune any longer, is
question which trust every whig in the
County will answer for himself as he should
| Topsham, July 9th, 1855. b.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

DoEsTIcKs, and What he says VOL, r.
p. $50. Published by Edward Lvermore,
New York. The letters of Doesticks have
attracted largely the attention of the public, as
they have successfully appeared in the New
York papers, and the writer has won popular
favor at rate seldom equalled. There is
much wit of a certain kind in his productions,
and very many thrusts at popular fancies
and such productions, like the sayings of Mrs.
Partington, are destined to have their run.
The book is handsomely got up, and is for
sale by Sawyer & Magoun.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

B A correspondent of the Bangor Demo-
crat, says the gathering at Searsport on Tues
day evening, +" was one of the best political
meetings that l ever attended. The large
town-housc was crowded literally full of good
old fashioned democrats, and such new recruits
as have turned their backs upon the Morrill,
dynasty. The meeting continued till near / /
o'clock, having been most harmonious and en-
tbusiastic throughout. Be assured that Sears
port and the surrounding country will speak
for themselves in September"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The COM
mitiee on location have given notice that they
wish to receive proposals from any towns or
cities, that feel DESTROYS of having the Show
held in their place. That community that will
hold out the most privileges, and inducements,
will probably be designated as the place. Mr..
Nathan Foster, of Gardiner, is chairman of the
committee, to when proposals must be sent, in
order that they may be laid before the commit
tee, at their meeting.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

SLAVES PRoTEcTED BY LAw.-It has been
often asserted by Abolitionists that slaves are
not protected by law, and as often denied. The
New Orleans Visavis says that the most telling
answer to this charge by antislavery men, is
the case of the State of Louisiana VS.. Hunter,
in which the defendant is charged with selling
slave, and separating the mother from her
children, contrary to the statute in such cases.
On last Friday, the accused plead guilty. and
was sentenced by Judge Robertson to fine Of
one thousand dollars and sir months impriSOn-
ment, and forfeiture ofthe SLAVES.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
t" Morrill, [" Corruption.

Infamous attempt 10 squander the Public Money
to strengthen the present Dynasty.
Committees of the last Legislature reported
in favor of abstracting from the State Treas
ury the amount of Sal, 900, to aid sectarian
institutions and strengthen the Morrill, dynas-
", as follows
For Cor,,,;s s;ouc-s TO Paris. 5000
II" Geological Suruey, 4,oOO
A" Normal Schools, Is,ooo
:" Baptist, Methodist and Unircrsdlia
Institutions, oU,uUU
UatenHe College, (Bdptis) tt0o
10 townships Of land, say 10000
" Westbrook Seminary, (Unirersdld)
t,uo l-2 Townships Of land, say 10000
Me. Wesleyan Seminary, (Metho-
saw 10000
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
Know-N othingism in Kennebec County.

49,
About week ago the Boston Journal re-
ceived an Z" important" telegraphic despatch,
giving information of great X. N. County
Convention in Hallowell, Me. Our neighbor
of the Tribune trumpeted forth the important
information, and said " the attendance is said
TO have been full and the action unanimous"
What are the facts for these " Republican "
papers have the gift of magnifying to great
degree. The facts are that the X. Ms. in
Kennebec, having become enfeebled from the
large secessions from the order, came to the
determination 10 surrender the management of
the campaign to the Z" Republican F." parity
True, Republicans are X. Ms. and X. Ms. are
Republicans. The same men constitute both
parties. But since last year, when know
nothingism was great and popular, a retro
grade movement has been going on, and the
ark-lantern order has bad Odor. Hence it
was deemed advisable to surrender to the re-
publicans. Here an important fact comes out.
The X. rs. Of Kennebec dare not risk the man
dgensnt of the coming campaign under x. ".
lead
This meeting at Hallowell was the expiring
groan of the midnight cabal. Resolutions
were passed in favor of the republican party
and against the democrats, and it was decided
to support the forthcoming county and senate
rial nominations of the republican party.
Our neighbor says the " attendance is said
to have been full" 1t is a mistake. Wing
conventions used 10 number one hundred or
over. We have it from the best authority that
the number in attendance at this K. N. Con-
vention was not over thirty, and these were
principally freesoilers, with sprinkling OF
wings. A tall political clergyman from
Wayne, it is said, headed the drive.
Know-nothingsm in Kennebec county has
seen its best days. As Greedy says, the ''bot-
tom is OUT and the " sick - ones come down
rapidly. In Hallowell, they have given up
their hall, and meet in seven-by-nine school
room on the charity Of the city government
They numbered over 300 year ago, and now
cannot get out dozen to their meetings. The
following from the Age represents their case
in Augusta. The order in the whole county
is in almost the same situation =
Since the despatch last forwarded, and pub
lished in the Age, little worth reporting has
transpired. The attendance is very small
out o: about 500 members, only from 25 to 80
now assemble The Council has recently
elected new set of officers, as follows: VIM.
X. Weston, President Charles Lothrop,
Vice President t. B. Perkins, Marshal
VIM. +. Morrill,, Secretary Joshua l.. Heath
Treasurer David Boynton, Instructor. But
one new member has been admitted for severa
months. A large number have recently beer
struck from the roll, at their request, anc
ceased TO be members. give you the names
of several. Here follows list of names
which it is thought advisable not to publish
These names are posted up behind the Presi
dents chair, in large letters, and the member
of the order warned against conversing will
them about the affairs of the Council. Th,
rapid diminution of members causes grea
deal of nervousness and uneasiness.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

C The six-days-lo-E Europe steamship
Ocean Bird made very satisfactory trial trip
on Wednesday. On her return she made the
run from Sandy Hook 10 the Battery in one
hour, with a three and-a-half knot tide, being
equal to twenty miles an hour-her engines
making 1912 revolutions per minute, under
tbirty-two pounds Of steam.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

Bath BANK.-Ths bank went into opera
ton on Thursday last, and its bills of the va
rious denominations are now in circulation
They are well got up, both in regard to en-
craving and design, and will be received at
par las also the bills on all other good banks
in this region) in payment for the Times, or
for accounts long due. Freeman Clark, Pres
ident, and E. c. Hyde, Cashier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

FIRE IN LEWISTON .-The machine shop of
c. II. Reynolds & Co., Lewiston, was consid-
erably damaged by fire on Thursday afternoon
last. Mr.. Whipple, who occupied the upper
part of the building, lost some fou- or five
thousand dollars in patterns and machinery, up
on which he has insurance of $4,000. Ray
nolds & Co.'S loss was about $4,000, which is
fully covered BY insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

MURDER AND SUIcIDE.-In ST. Louis, July
III, young man named Belling, of good fami-
ly, whose sister was leading dissolute life in
that city, invited her to ride with him into the
country, where he shot her, and returning 10
his hotel, afterwards shot himself
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

SHOCKING occURRENcE.-At Cincinnati a
Mormon elder was baptizing some converts in
the river, who were required, both men and
women, to strip 10 their linen, in the midst Of
the crowd! One old man, after being baptized,
struck out for a swim, and was drowned, as
was also his son, who went in after him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

The R. G.s We understand that as the
Rifle Guards were ah"u, leaving this city for
Paris IN Tuesday. they were several times
Kissed in The street, and at the deio, were
called by the bows Tie = Bloody Guards" 1t
is also said that Neal Dow was hung in effigy
near the railroad track, and that it was pelied
down as the cars bearing the Guards passed
by. This title may be unjust TO portion Of
The company VIII" have done nothing to merit
IT, aud yet 1t will be very likely to stick 10
them. The treatment they received indicates
the degree of condemnation ttrat rests upon
the conduct of those who participated in the
bloody work of June 2d.-Portland Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

SHIP BUILDERS BANK.-The time having ex-
pired during which the receivers of this Bank
were TO receive its bills, it is found that the
whole circulation was $273,OOO the books of
the Bank show circulation of only $l67 900
leaving an overissue of $l06,0
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

IL In speaking of the several gubernatorial
candidates, the Portland Transcript thus speaks
of the democratic nominee -
Hon. Samuel Wells-better known as
Judge Wells,-a gentleman of distinguished
legal attainments, and great excellence Of pri-
waite character, is the candidate of the Demo-
cratic party. He will doubtless command a
strong vote'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

PRESIDENT PIERCE AND THE LAKE SUPERIOR
LoTs.-We take the following from The
Washington Unien Of July -
"The statement now going the rounds of the
wing press, that the President, member of
the cabinet and the presidents private secreta-
ry, have any interest whatever in town lots on
Lake Superior. is so ridiculous as to be almost
unworthy of notice. 1t is fabrication from
first 10 last. So, too. of the statement that
Governor German, of Minnesota, has been re-
moved 10 make way for another gentleman"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

O. The jewelry store of Mr.. McKenney,
Lewiston, was forcibly entered one night last
week, and a quantity of second-h hand jewelry
and two gold watches stolen
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
KAssAs.-The Kansas Legislature was or


gained on the Cd inst, as follows
Thomas johnson, Of the Methodist mission,
was elected President of the Council, and
Richard R. Pease, President pro tenn J.. A..
Holderman, Secretary, and NJ. Grover, As
sistant Secretary Daniel S. Springerlow,
Speaker Of the House. Mr.. Lille was chosen
Clerk, and Mr.. Martin Assistant Clerk. All
the members were admitted to their seats upon
certificates from the Governor.
The Kansas Free State has an account of a
meeting OF delegates, at which strong ground
was taken in favor Of free State. Resolu-
tons were offered condemnatory Of the action
of the people Of Missouri in their interference
with the Kansas elections. The people. OF
the Territory are called upsn to forget all mi
nor differences, and unite upon the one issue
that of securing freedom to the Territory.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

g The Sabbath Schools connected with
the Me,hodist charches in this city make an
excursion up-river to-day (rhursday) and have
a pic nc in the grove near the river in Dresden
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

O. The North Star, Of The Vanderbilt Eu-
ropean line, arrived at Havre on the Goth June
in ten days and twenty-five hours from New
York. This IS the shortest passage ever made
between the two ports.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

% At the late Unitarian festivals in Bos-
ton, MIR. Parker, the president. on behalf Of
the symeh. putlicly thanked the clergy for let
ting politics alone 10 the pulpit.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

The SPRINKLER.-We notice the mechanic
has made an improvement upon the artisan in
the arrangement Of the new sprinkling ma
chine. The holes in the short turn have been
enlarged and some OF those on the straighter
portion of the tube been soldered up, so that it
now operates 10 charm, wetting the street
thoroughly. 1t is now certlinly very effect
i've machine, and it is presumed there is suffi-
cient public spirit on Front and Centre Streets
TO keep 1t moving. Don't let the dust accumu-
late for want of funds, gentlemen.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19
The Times for the Campaign.

We will furnish the Eastern Times from
this date to and including the issue of SeP'em-
her 18th, on the following terms,-ihe cash j"
all cases to accompany the order,-vz:-
Single copy 20
Five copies to one address, Sl,oo
Twslve 200
Postmasers are authorized to act as agents.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

@ A lump Of pure gold worth $1,000 has
recently been taken from the Slate Hill Mines,
in Louisa county, Virginia.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

e The Gospel Banner has donned a new
dress throughout, and looks remarkably neat
This paper is managed with ability, and takes
rank among the leading sectarian papers Of the
country.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

GF A fellow has been cowhided in New
Orleans for engaging TO marry two young la
dies, and sisters at that. The jos was perform
ed by the ladies'.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

W Everywhere in Canada and the United
otales, The prospect of an abundant harvest is
cheering
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

R We are now having capital weather-
just what the farmers need TO secure their nay
in good order.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

- Mackerel are now very abundant along
the coast, and are taken in large quantities
near the mouth of the Kcnnebec and in Booth
bay harbor
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

WHAT THEY THINK OF IT.-We clip the
following from The State Of Maine of the 4ih
inst -
Yesterday about noon, the Rife Guards,
under Capt. Charles E. Roberts, appeared IN
der arms in full uniform in Exchange Street.
They wheeled into Middle street with martial
music, and marched down street toward the
depot, on the way 10 South Paris. No ore
followed their march. No signs Of approval
greeted them on either side. Every one in
stinclively recoiled from their presence, as il
the blood Of fresh murder was upon their gar
ments. No spectacle like this was ever before
witnessed in Portland. Even the boys who
ordinarily with thoughtless 2lee follow in the
wake Of the crowd. TO cheer the march Of those
who are gay in their look and their uniform,
shrunk back at their approach, and like fu-
neral train they went gloomiIy on their way
1t was solemn admunliun, that sank deep
into the souls of the soldiers themselves, as
they reflected on the scenes Of the Portland
Massacre
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-19

WEIGH AND LENT's COMBINED CIRct SEES
The mammoth equestrian establishment formed
by the union Of the National Circus Of Phila-
delphia, and Lent's New York Circus, is to
exhibit In this city on the Goth inst, and will
undoubtedly attract OVERLOOKING audiences, as
1t is universally known as the largest and best
exhibition OF the kind in America. All who
have ever attended Welch's Circus at any time
during the past thirty years will know what
to anticipate in the performances of the double
troupe now coming. The collection Of trained
horses and ponies is said 10 be really magnif-
cent, while among the riders, clowns, vault
ers, acrobats, and pantomimists are many OF
the most celebrated performers of the age.