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Eastern times., 1855-05-17
DOMESTIC PORTS.

Beston-cd 7th, ship oneco, Weston, Liverpool sch
Elizabeth, Thomaston. -
9th barks White Cloud, Hoyt oatanio selah Atkins
Philadelphia
Cid llth brig Lincoln Webb, Perkins Bath; sch Martha
Perry. Rockland-
ArI2h, schs Silas Wright, and Chas Henry New yorr
Sid schs Hy Freezing; Augusta; Cuflew, Shields
Gardiner.
Arl3th bark Isnardon, Cornish, Mobile; brig Morning
Light, Hull Nemedos; sch Garden, Allen, Bath.
San Fraucisco-Ar 11th ult, ship Western CONT
nent, Drummond Boston Dec II.
Holmes HOle-Ar 5th, brig May Queen, Whining
ton; N c. for Wiscasse 9th, Thos Connor York; Matan
zas for Portland 7h Albert Jameson, and SUPERIOR New
York for Rockland
New Oricans-Cld 2sth, ship screamer, Alexander
Liverpool
Towed to sea 24th ship Erie
Adv 30th. ship Wndermore for London wig 130 bales
bark Lizzie Doggs Dzar for Galveston night Of ID sch
Central Americas for Charleston part cargo engaged
Ar 3D. ship America Berry, Liverpool So days; 2oth ut
brig Orien, Toby, Thomaston 1st inst, ships Noun
taineer wilson, and Globe Baker, Havre Sebastian Ca
hot watts aud Lombard, Lombard, Liverpool.
CID 10Th ships Walter Scott, Smith, Liverpool; Vision
Sampson Boston
Towed to sea oath, ship Calcutta
Adv ships Lorenzo for Liverpool, ldg Tempest, fol
Hayre 10Th Harvest Queen, for Genoa wig 200 bales.
Toved to sea 29th ult, ship Desdemonai brig Rolling
Wave; ID, ship Vision
Ar 4th, ship Mary Whittier, Cate Bostoni Lorenzo
MeFrow Baltimore via Apalachicola-
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
ONE WEEK LATER FROM
. "A LIF 7 NJ
Arrival of fha Tll{co;s
Arrival of the Illinois.

The steamship Illinois arrived at New York
on Sunday morning from Aspinwall, rid
Kingston. She did not put into Havana, but
the news there was obtained from the steamer
FL Dorado. The Illinois brings about 7Oo
passengers, and SI,II5, 900 in treasure.
Yhe disaster to the Golden Age IS reported
by Purser Hall as follows:
On the both of April, at 2 A. M, the Gold
en- Age struck on a sunken rock OH the south.
west end of the Island of Quibo. She COM
menced leaking badly, and it was deemed ad-
visable for the safety of the passengers, mails
and treasure TO run the ship ashore, which
was accordingly done, smooth sandy beach
having been selected for the purpose. There
was strong probability Of the ship being got
of. After detention of two days, the pas
sengers, mails and treasure were transferred
TO the John l.. Stephens, and landed on the
Cd of May at Panama safely.
Business In California was very dull and
money tight. Several mercantile houses had
failed. .SsTenteea vessels from Atlantic ports
had arrived in six days.
The miners were doing well but owing to
the scarcity of coin, very little dust reached
the market.
The mint had not resumed operations.-
Rain had fallen steadily in the valleys for
week, and in the mountains snow 10 great
depth had fallen.
The unsatisfactory state of commercial pur-
suits was driving large numbers of clerks and
mechanics to the mines.
Both branches of the legislature had fixed
upon the Goth for adjournment.
The revival Of the Senatorial question was
considered very doubtful.
An anti-gambling law of very stringent
nature had passed both Houses and is calcu-
lated 10 effectually close all the gambling
houses in the State.
ia sae San Francisco market every article
OF merchaodize was dull OF sale, and in many
things a considerable decline had taken place.
The closing rates were Gallego and Haxhall
flour in lots Sli. Extra choice butter 4Oc.
Crushed sugar, 0 Lee. Lackawana coal SI2;
Cumberland $40. Clear pork SIS TO $40 !;
Mess SIS. Hams $40 l-2. Spirits of tur-
pentine 55 TO 65c.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
PORT OF BATH.

ARRIVED.
Bark Jane Doten, Hersey, Roston.
WEDNESDAY, May 9.
ARRIVED.
Sch Geo. Davis, Pinkham. Boston.
CLEARED.
Brig Prescott, Preble, Norfolk, Va.
SATURDAY, May L.
SAILED.
Ship W Lindsay (new 1164 tons) Gray St John, NIB.
~. SUNDAY, May 13.
ARRIVED.
Sch Peru, Snow, Boston
Sch Surveyor, Folsom, Provincetown.
MONDAY, May IA
ARRIVED.
Sch Allen, Barnes, Baker, Albany.
TUESDAY, May Is.
Ar sch HyIas, Elliott, Boston brig Lincoln Webb
Perkins, Boston.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
DISASTERS.

Sch Christana Spear, of and from Rockand for Boston,
with lime sprung leak 2sth ult, off Georges Islands, and
took re. She into Townsend harbor where she
sank her cargo became total loss Her masts had
been cut away and deck badly burnt but the hull
has since been raised.
Bark Sarah Ann Brunswick, Me, at Charleston from
Newport E. had heavy first part Of the passage
miles w Of SciIy.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

Matt j. Ward, who shot the schoolmaster,
Butler, is the lion of the streets at New Or
leans. He sports span of bay horses, beauti-
fully caparisoned, and splendid carriage, and
upon the box sit two colored gentlemen, with
blue suits, white gloves, black hats, green
band around, and small feather upon the
upper edge. A correspondent of the Chicago
Tribune adds sc To-day l saw in the car
riage the once gay and fascinating belle of
Kentucky, Miss Sally Ward, and afterwards
Mrs. Lawrence, of Boston-now Mrs. Dr.
Hunt. She is still beautiful, and looks as
lovely as fairy queen. ."-Boston Post.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Important to Ship Masters.

WE wouh call -the attention Of all ship ngnstcrs 20
w Edson's new Double Acting Fsrce Pnu,a az supe-
ror TO any thing before offered the pbc pr any
and all situations where Foree Pump II needed They
are especially recommended ships Head Pump an
they lake mp very tile space and are less liable than
any other pump to get out Of repair; which Is very
rious objection 10 The Pumps in They will
throw Two streams Of wafer il Desired AND viii de-
execution in case o FIRE than any othsr Pup Of be siss
in use.
One can he seen on board new ship Nm. M Rag-rss
or Cayvaus Water Boat the ofthr subsert-
Der, sole agent for Bath.
IN l. CHAMBERLAIN, Rsgers Block.
Nov.15, 1854 ssa
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

MobiIe-Ar 1st, ship Wizard King. Cove, Liverpool.
In port 5h, ship Dimock, for Boston bark ANGELA
Wiimington, NC-In port 7th, brig Cardiff for
Pens"cpin--cld 9th, ship Sea Lion, Davis, Havana.
| Savannah-Ar 30th inst, brig Crimea Aud, New
York.
Cid lst, brig Tvccoa, stinson, Thomaston
CID Sth, sch Ii Jenkins Dodge, Brunswick, Nc.
Balfimore-Cld 10th sch Hardscabble, Gregory, Bos-
Cid 10th, sch John Bell, Ham, Thomaston.
Crox.
New York-Ar 5th, schs Bay State Charlotte, JUS
tina, Warrior, and Boliver, Rockland.
Liverpool.
Also ar, ship Splendid Higgins Havre barks Harriet
Spalding, Sleeper, Cienuegoes.
Also ar barS Montauk, Lincoln, Galveston.
Cid 7th, ship Ocean steed, Cunningham, Melbourne
AT 1th, ship Liverpool, Kearney, London.
gill; Augusta
Ar 11th, ships Yorkshire Marshall, and Jas Bogert,
Ar l2th brig Lagrange, Maxcy. Attakapas
Sid ship Ocean Steed.
Cid 18th, brig Drummond, Pinkham, Trinidad; sch j
Providcncc-CId 7th, bark Benz. Adams Menyman,
Havana.
Cid 10th bark Benz Adams. Merryman Havana.
Newport-Ar 10th, brig Com Stewart, Bishop, Pha-
delphia for s alcnl.
Sid llth, brig Com Stewart, Bishop, (m Philadelpha)
Bangor-cld 9th, brig Mechanic, Dunning, Havana
FOREIGN PORTS.
At Marseiiles 18th ut ship Emma Jane, Springer from
Liverpool, for the Crmea dg, Of the French
government.
At Trinidad 22d u ship Lisbon Curtis for Cowes dg
bark Reindeer, Franklin. FIN St. Thomas wgt frt.
Sid for New York 18th, VIM. Stetson I'm Liverpool.
Sid for Boston 24lh, Emma, and Geo. Washington, from
Liverpool.
At surnam 9th ut brig Rio Grande, MCobb; firm Jack
sonville wig.
Sid fm Havana 29th ult David Kmban, ,schenk, sagua
load for New York.
Sid fm Maanzas 2Sh ut brig Havana Reed, Portland
Ar at St John, NB sh inst, sch Isaac Cohen Hertz Bull
lock, Guyana via New York.
Al st Jago 24th ult brig George, Rowe for New York.
Sid m Cenuegoes 23d ult bark Lysander Snow Boston.
SPOKEN. i-t
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Fruit Trees.
Flour, Meal, Teas, Sugars,

TEAS OF the best qualities in caddys; Mocha, Old Java
Central America, Rio and Cape Cofees; Crashed Pow
dere Granuated and assd Coffee Crashed White Sugars
Havana Porto Rico Muscovado and New Orleans Brown
Sugars; New Orleans Moasses in bbls; Porto Rico and
Cuba Moasses Syrups; Oils; Spces Sperm Wax Stearne
and Taow Candes Pickles by the jar gallon; Picked
Lines; Seville Olves Tomoo and Walnut Ketchup; Sar
dimes; Maccaroni; Vermacei; Prunes Fgs New Raisns
Olive Oii Jeys Exs Lemon, yenilla and Rose; Fancy
Soaps; Preserved Ginger; Soda and Wine Crackers,
&C., for sale by JOHN H. MCCLELLAN.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
EASTERN TIMES
SA MARINE JOURNAL. So

STISsoS & Co., No. Long Wharf, Boston, are Agents
UNION LINE of packets from Bath to Boston. Capt
favoraby known experienced merchant and
shipmaster formerly of this city All business entrusted
to him will be attended to with promptness and despatch
ARTHUR DONNELL, Agent for Bath.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

JAPAN.-Our citizens will have an oppor-
tunity of hearing an interesting lecture in re-
gard to this singular people, at the City Hall,
this "Wednesday evening, by DR.. Bettelheim.
See advertisement.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
MurriaQt5.

In this city. 18Th ins by Rcy. \. Brooks Mr. Henry
NJ. Powers % Miss Catherin- Minot, both af Igaib.
In MooWich, 2sth ult-. by David Hathorn, Esq. Mr.
John taruham aged S. 10 Mss Hannah Williams ged
63- after a courtship o 90 Years.
In Fhipsburg, 18th inst, by Rev. Levi Iersey Capt
George r. Hersey nster of the harquc Jane Doen) to
Miss Louisa z. Rich Of Bath, formerly of Hsrpswer
In Topsham, Mr.. Hiram Talbot to Miss Ellen NJ Whit
more, ofTopsham.
In Brunswick, Mr.. Thomas Simpson to Miss Rebecca W.
Dunnng Mr.. John W. Perry, Miss Amarillo Gordon !;
Mr.. George Pollard Miss Rebecca c. Dunnng all Of b.
In Halowell, Charles I. Weymouth of itched TO Miss
Delphina NJ. Lincoln of Washington Zmri H. Rowen 10
Miss SarahJ. Whitney, all Of II L. Augustus Fuller, of
Winthrop, to Miss Ellen H. Rowe of Readfed.
In Pittston, Mr.. Simeon 0rG Miss Patience Linscot
both Of Gardiner.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Celebrated Piano FOrtes
Bounty Land.

q'llE undersigned has been engaged for two years-by
L Petitions and otherwise to Congress-to get Act
passed allowing all who have been engaged in the
service United Ses 100 Acres OF Land which Act
has become Law ALLOWING 160 Acres for fourteen
days service So that those who have received 40
will now receive 40 more
Also all who served IN the Navy and the officers and
soldiers Of the Revolutionary War; their widows mi
children.
Applications will be made ont properly and warrants
obtained on the most reasonable terms, by
Bath, March I, 1855 soft SAMUEL d. REED.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Desirable Hardware Goods!
The Subscriber ofrers for sale
Ship and House Builders Hardware.

A FRESH STOCK, as follows, via Composition Spikes
II Castngs-CHnch Rngs--Deck and Side Lights Water
ClosctsBrass Locks, Butts and Door Knobs-an extensive
and rich variety Man-Rnpc Fatcs, &c, ke. Shin ami
House Carpenters JoneFs' Coopers, Carvers and Ma
cnists Tools Of late style and most noted brands among
which Graduated and Concave Ship Augurs, Toinss
CoPelands" SHIP and House Tools Smells y Extra
c. s. Angurs. Augur Bits &c Moulson and Ashss
prime Plane Irons, Chiscs &c, &c. Saws u every de-
scripsion Boring Machines Jack and Clamp Screws; to-
gether With good assortment Of general HARDWARE
CUrEKY which We offer to the trade, at reta bess
possible terms.
ANTHONY 8. NIORSS.
Sm43 2I0 CoHmfrc;0l .Srrcf Rox,o,
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

I ANDING this day from schr Mary Shields,
IL IS bbls Fancy Flour, 0shawa Mills
80 Super6ne do Garden City Mills
so Extra do Beacon Mills,
Is " W. Bleached Oil,
20 Bags Cape Coffee,
Is Pockets Old Java Coffee
Saleratus in Bbs half Bbls Boxes Rans Figs Smoked
Shoulders &C., &c. MCCLELLAN, DENNIS l. co.
May15. as
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

Woifc's Schicdam Aromatic Schnapps.
This medical di drink il nufactured by the pro-
pretor at ScheGam in Holland, expressly for medicinal
purposes IL aas been submitted to nearly all the first
Chemists d Physicians in the United states who en-
dorse II over their sigaatur of the great es
sentias OF the Maferia Medioa IL is now rresctbed
with greatsuccess in Gravel, Gou Rheumatism OBJ
struoons Of bladder and Kidneys aud for Dy spepsia
has no superior n the world.
Put np IN quart and pint bottles enveloped in yellow
paper, with my the bottle cork and label aud
for sale by all the respectable Druggists in the United
STATES UDOLPHO WOLFE
l6 20 and p Beaver St, New York
o7m47 g South Front n : Phila,i,tphf,
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Augusta Dye Heuse.
NOTICE..

DACKAGES made up every Monday and sent by Ex-
L press. All articles dyed at short notice.
Coats Coats, Pants Vests &c ceansed and pressed
Cashmere, Grape Printed shawls, with white middle,
ceansed without njurng the colors Carpets Cleansed
always giving satisfactionthe coors frightened Also
for sale by the agent prime article of soap manufactured
at the Augusta Dye loust Tor removing Grease, OIL Tar
Pitch and Paint from wooden goods from fast colored
Silks and Cottons-warranted to give satisfaction.
A. I. ROBINSON, Agent, near Sagadahock Ferry. =
Bath, March 18th, 1855. Sm39.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Family Groceries.

CHOICE and well selected stock Of FAMILY GROCER
n les, fresh and nice just received opened, and for
sale cheap can be fnd in this city, consisting In part
follows -
Cciees, Teas, Sugars Of all grades, Canes--taow anil
sperrl, Sperm and Whale Oil, Nut Cocoa, Prepared do,
Chocolate, Bakers Brona Tap0ca Saro, Corn starch
tao do, Pickles, Ketchups Of all kinds Olive OIL Gator
OIL and large number Of other things too numerous
mention. A. I. ROBINSON
Corner Of Front st. Ferry Wharf. Bath, Nov fs '5s
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

Ladies' List.
Burrl Tamson Do Kmball Sarah
Billings Julia Keene Caroline
Blethen Julia A Lion ANGELA
Gushing Dorcas Lambert Olive
Cottrl Mary Libbey Hannah
Gushing Mrs Hosea Lindsey Experience D s
Campbell Martha Matheson Catherine
Consandath Ellen Mason Mrs T.
Dowl Maria Morris Honora
Derrah Mary Morse Caroline
Doyle Lucinda McGregor Mary
Drew Eliza Neaylon Margaret
Egerton MaryJ Oliver Caroline
Foster Mercy Robinson Elizabeth
Foster Martilla Roberts Hannah
Green Isabella Sullivan Nancy
Hill Harriet ID Shaw MaryH
Ham Rachel Shea Susan M
auncy Miss Jessy Toothaker Sarah
!, hogan Jane TarboN MaryF
liarcey Hannah Trull Della
Haney Houora Webh Sar.h
Huston Ann uh;,. -
Jones Isabella rvai~. NJ, n.u
,re .d,; Ealing foreters, will please mention they
Ter nt 80 me postage Of each aduertised Let
JOSEPH C. SNOW, P. NJ.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

NOTICE hereby given, that the subscriber has been
~ duly appointed ADMINISTRATIVE the of yelling
ton Drnkwaer late OF Bath, in the County Of Sagadaoc
deceased ntestae and has undertaken that by Civ
ing bond as the law Directs All persons therefore, having
demands against the Estate Of said deceased desired to
exhibit the FOR settlement; and all indebted to said
Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
May Z, 1855. CAROLINE E. DRINKWATER, Adm,x
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Great Bargains
In DRY AND FANCY GOODS T!
At PERCY'S Chean Cash Store.

No. Kclley's Block, opposite the Sdgadahock.
NOW opening large lot Of SPRING and SUMMER
" GOODS, consisting Of SILKS, SHAWLS, and every
riety of DRESS GOODS, full assortment Of EMBROIDER
Plain Cambrcs, Table Linens Napkins Doylies, Curtain
Musins, Figured Turkey Red, Damasks together with
good assortment Of Domestic goods, FanneIs, and thick
cloth for Men and Boys wear.
great discount will be made on Silks, DeLaines and
other dress goods, from former prices.
1T Now is your time to get Bargains. Please call and
examine. at DAVID 7. PERCY'S.
Bath, April p, 1858. As
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Old Soldiers,

D0CNTY Land Warrants obtained for all soldiers and
sailors in the of the United States since $780, who
have served fourteen days and upwards Those who have
received but Forty Acres entteto One Hundred
and Twenty acres more. Apply to JOHN II. KIMBALL.
Bath, March s, 1855 3Stf
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
State of Maine.

At Court Of Probate held at Bath on the first Monday
of May, A. ID. 1885, ,cthin aud for the County of Saga
dahOc.
CERTAIN Instrument purporting be the last will and
n testament Of HUMPHREY PURINGT0N, late Of Bow
don in said County deceased having been presented
HARRIET PURINGT0N, the Executrix therein named
for Probate Ordered That notice be given all persons
interested by causing copy OF this order published
in the Eastern Times printed Bath said County three
weeks successfully, that they appear Probate
Court to be held Bath in said County, the Mon
day Of June next O'Clock in the forenoon and shew
cause, any they have, why the said instrument should
be proved approved and allowed the
testament Of the said deceased. D. BRONSON, Judge.
Attest A. I. THOMPSON, Register.
True Copy. Attest A. I. THOMPSON, Register. 3w47
SAGADAHOC ss.--At Court of Probate, held at Bath
tcithin and for the County Of Sayddahoc the first
Monday of May, A. ID. 1856
70 ETSEY MORSE widow of MARK MORSE, late ofTops-
ID ham in said County, deceased having presented her
application for allowance out Of the personal Estate Of said
deceased Ordered That the said Widow give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy Of this orderto be
published three weeks successfully in the Eastern Times
printed Bath that they appear Probate Court
10 be held Bath in said county the first Monday Of
June next Of the clock in the forenoon, show
cause if they have why the should be allow
ed. d. BRONSON Judge
A true copy-Attest A. T. THOMPSON, Register. Sw47
mithin and for the County ofSagadahoc, the first
Monday of May, n. d. 1855.
ID ETSEY MORSE, Administrative the Estate Of MARK
ID MORSE late of Topsham in said County, deceased
having presented her account of administration Of the Es
tate Of said deceased for allowance: Ordered That the
said Administrator give notice to all persnos interested by
causing of this order be published three
successivey in the Eastern Times, printed Bath, that
they appear at Probate Court TO be held Bath
in said County, the first Monday Of June next ten Of
the clock the forenoon shew cause any they have
why the should not be allowed. d. BRONSON Judge
true copy-Attest: A. 7. THOMPSON, Register. Sw47
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office uncaHcd for,
bath, May 10, 1855.

GcnfIemen's List.
Allen D Longhrey John
Bullock Mason Murphy s
Brannon Michael Merrill A
Brien NJ o Morse Willard X
Bennett Simmons Merrill Adams III
Berry William Merritt Joshua
Campbell ByramS Martha James
Consadine Daniel Mcdonald Alex
CosonJ Mcguire John
Cobb stephen Mcdowell William
Churchill George W M'Leod Alexander
Choate Mcliagare Lawrence
Crosby William Mcneil Donald
Carter George McQuean Donald
Cummings Greenleaf McPhee Donald
Dalton Charles Il Oliver Parker
Douglass W Otis G t
Dagget Capt Hiram o'Loughlan Francis
Dunlap Nahum OShea John
Davis William ONeil William
Dunbar Alexander Prentiss Albion
Doughty Capt Vim Perry Capt Thomas C
Erwin Alexander Patten William
Frye Charles ii Potter John
Freeman Charles II Roach Gee III
Foley Bryant Ripley Thomas
Fosome Bryant Stevens Joseph
Gray David Small Francis
Getchell George o. Small Francis d
Gross Benjamin-3 Stevens James
Howes Clark W Sloman John
Harvard John Smith Joseph
Iagan Thomas E Staples Africa
Hall Francis W Tarbox Samuel
Ham Levi Tibbetts John
Hatch Wesley w Tarbox WmC
Harven Thos Woolaver Howard
jackson Robert Whtehouse Samuel
Jenason Isaac NJ Wheeler James
Jones Sewal Williams John
Kennard James Wright james
Keeney Wentworth Whitlar
Little Charles W Walker Robert jr
Lake Jefferson
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Dry and Fancy Goods
At AucE1on z

THE subscriber has received consignment r positive
SALE several invoices Of Dry Fancy Goods, desirable
seasonable; also Clothing, Hats, Caps he. which WIZ
be sold without asr.I4
Quilts, Table Covers, Damask, and aH Kinds Of linen
Goods In great variety.
Sales every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings
Bath, March !, 1855. 1T GIaAASr AuetH
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
House and Ship Painting. Gsla
Zing and Paper Hanginy

Having had many years experience he fatter, h,..,
that his work will prove satisfactory to those who
vor him with their patronage. - -
Bath, May l6, 1855. tfas
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Provisions.

poSTON and Western Clear and Mess Pork; Chicago
Mess Beef; Lard HAMS Cheese; Butter; Tongues and
sounds; Mackerel; Habut's Fins in half bbs and kits;
Beef Tongues, &C., for sale by JOHN ii. MCCLELLAN.
Bath, Ipril IL, 1855 "A
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
HOUSE WANTED.

"A NY one having small convenient House,
ss4 II pleasantly located in this city, hear Of a
l.lH4 tenant purchaser by applying to THIS OFFICE
lm46s
Eastern times., 1855-05-17

DEM. OWEN hereby informs his,t;e,,, - ....-..,
- that he has removed to the building on the corner ~
Elm and Water Streets, where he will attend =, 5 i;
the line Of is " pfuers IN
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
SPOKEN.

May s. lat 80 As lon IS So brig Mary Cobb, Of Thomas
ton, Sagua for New York.
Eastern times., 1855-05-17
Farming Tools (! Farming Tools

TIT NJ. BOvEY, Front st., Bath, has Just received and
offers for sale, large assortment Of Shovels Hoes
Spades, Garden Rakes and Manure Forks.
Bath, April II, 1855. A
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-31

TROPICAL CoTToN-Our readers are
generally aware that the cotton plant in the
West Indies and other tropical regions grows
into tree and is perennial. Many of the
varieties now cultivated in the United States
probably originated from seed brought from
South America, the West Indies, &c. The
Dean Cotton, recently introduced into this
State, and producing the most satisfactory
results as to staple and product. is believed
to have been introduced from South America.
In thus transplanting, the character of the
plant is Of course essentially changed, be-
coming here an annual and producing differ
ent staple. We have before US a proof of
this fact A gentleman of this city obtained
last year from Cuba, small quantity of
cotton seed. He planted a portion, which
grew rapidly, and only from having been
cropped down by horse, the plants would
have been much taller than any cultivated
on our best lands. They afterwards, how
ever grew off finely, and up to the present
time have continued green and vigorous,
and lately covered with profusion of blooms.
Not boil has yet matured, but notwithstand-
ing the two or three severe frosts we have
bad of late, blossoms continue to open. The
shape Of the leaf and color of the flower are
quite differ@nt from those of the Petit Gulf
and other kinds usually cultivated. Avalua-
BILE sort may yet be originated from these
seeds-MobiLe Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-31
(To BE coNTINUEp.)


PErRIFIED BoDIEs-SINGULAR DIscov-
ER1Es.-The Dayton Empire Of Saturday
evening gives the particulars of several bod
les having been found in a state of petrifica-
ton, in an old graveyard on the farm of
Geo. P. Leroy, three miles from German
town.
| The Empire says the body Of Mrs. Leroy
was 10 be removed, and her grave was open
ed for that purpose. She had been buried
twenty-four years. The coffin was perfect.
but was so heavy that it required six men
to lift it out. The shroud, and indeed all
the covering which was upon the body at
the time Of interment, twenty-four years
ago, had disappeared not vestige of them
remained. The body was perfect, except
the right leg from the knee to the ankle
JOINT, where the flesh seemed to have wasted
away, and lay at the bottom of the coffin
in substance resembling ashes mixed wi b
sand. With this exception of decay. the
body and limbs exhibited the same perfect.
ness of exterior they did when life and ami
nation were in the cody. 1t was ston., 0
. drab color, with the smile on her face which
it wore when she gave up mortality.
: A grand-child was also exhumed. ant
e found also to be stone, but not quite s.
perfect. The hair Of the head was Xix
r it was in lite. One or two other bodies wer
, taken up, partly petrifed, but mostly de
: cayed.