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Eastern times., 1855-11-29

A Coon PRosPEcr-The elections for 1855
have all taken place, with the following glori-
Gus result: For the Democracy, eighteen
states, entitled TO III Presidential Electors !;
for all grades of the opposition, thirteen states,
entitled to l25 Electors. Democratic majority
Al! Let them crow who win.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

81 John B. Cough was waited upon in
England with his income tax bill, charged at
est lOs., being the tax towards the expenses
of the Russian war on his income as a lee
turer, estimated at EI500.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
PRrpAYMrsr Or posrAcr 70 a. n,nr ~

PREPAYMENT OF PosTAcR TO BE MADE BY
STAMPS oNLY.-The Washington Union has
the following from the post Office department: /:
:" It will be recolected that by the act of
March 3, 1855, requiring the postage on all
letters not free, sent by mail, within the Unit
ed States, and not from or TO a foreign coun-
try, TO be prepaid, it was also enacted that
from and after January 1, 1856, sthe postmas-
ter-general may require postmasters 10 place
postage stamps upon all prepaid letters upon
which such stamps may not have been placed
by the WRITER'S
We learn that the postmaster general has
decided to require postmasters to comply with
and carry into effect this provision of the law !;
and if not already done, TO supply themselves
with postage stamps accordingly, by sending
their order for them to the third assistant
postmaster general. OF course, it is not in
tended nor expected that this regulation shall
throw upon postmasters the liberty of affixing
postage stamps to letters where the writers
might, without Inconvenience, have done it
for themselves. The main thing is for post
masters to keep themselves supplied with
stamps, that all persons having occasion to use
may readily obtain them"
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

81 The Piscataquis Observer complains Of
losing subscribers on account Of the change
made in the location Of the Abbott Post Office.
The cause of its loss more likely is, says the
Bangor Democrat, that people are not disposed
to patronize fusion paper that Processes to be
neutral in politics.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

a. The Bangor Journal receives the follow
ing by ''submarine and cloihes-lne tele-
graph ="
North POLE, Nov. II.
Early this morning a suspicious looking
stranger with star on his hat was discovered
sitting on the sharpest point of the pole, pa
tienily fishing for suckers. A long icicle de-
pended from his nose, and the frost gave his
spectacles the appearance of ground glass;
He was allowed TO continue his cool occupa-
tion unmolested until intelligence arrived from
an Esquimaux settlement that an individual
answering 10 his description had taken advan-
tage of the hospitality and confidence of one of
the people, who supposed he was colporteur,
by carrying off some hshing-hooks and bait
Upon being arrested and examined, an extra
shirt, dickey, and copy-of the ''City Ordi-
nances of Bangor and two red herrfngs
were found in his hat. In his coat pocket
were found a ''bily" and a brace Of pistols,
one loaded with powder and ball and the other
with liquid substance. In one of his boots
was found copy of the "Malne law" and in
the other several commissions of various civil
and criminal offices, bearing the broad seal Of
"Hayward," .'Mayor of Bangor" &C., to-
gether with documents evidencing high func-
tions in various philanthropic, moral and re-
ligious organizations-and, also, plan for
Fastening the Millennium, besides other knck-
knacks too numerous to mention. He is re-
, tanned in custody to await the requsition of
whom 1t may concern. PoRKUNCAs.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

R The llallowell Gazette announces the
gret," having some time ago written an article
in his defence. We should not be surprised if
he "goes sorrowing" yet for other fusion
articles he has written. The Republican"
Jordan is hard road to travel, especially for
/" neutral" editors.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

BREAKwATER AT RockLAND.-The Rock
land Gazette says that an attempt is to be
made at the coming session of Congress to Sc
cure an appropriation for a breakwater in Rock
land harbor, to protect the wharves and ship
ping from the effects of easterly storms, which
often cause much damage.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

O. The Washington Union says -" God
forbid that another war should ever occur be-
tween the United States and Great Britain; but
we confidently believe that, il such a war
should occur, we could raise 800, 900 men for
the invasion Of England with less trouble Than
she raises 30, 900 for the invasion of Russia
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

81 In New Orleans, lately, a man named
Hunter has been sentenced to pay fine of
$1,000, undergo an Imprisonment Of six
legally sold in such a manner as TO separate
the mother from the children, contrary to the
laws of Louisiana.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-Judge Stuart, of the
Superior Court of Quebec, has decided that
American coins are not legal tender in the
British Provinces
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

THANKseIvNe.-The City Missionary of
Bangor, distributed for Thanksgiving, the fol-
lowing articles: 81 turkeys, As geese, ll2 l-2
lbs. chickens and 226 lbs. rice. Expense
S9I,S4.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

JUDGE MAY has been winning golden opin-
ions during the recent session Of the Supreme
Court at Wiscassei, says the Augusta Age.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

talented company gives amusing entertain
menis at Columbian Hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings next: Their performances
are highly spoken of, and we have no doubt
all who attend will get their moneys worth.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

- Rev. DR.. Edward Beecher, has asked
and obtained dismission from the Salem
Street Church, Boston, and is to be installed
over Congregational church at Galesburg, Ill.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

"a The Somerset and kennebec Railroad
Company resumed their trips on "Wednesday.
The road has been thoroughly reftted and is
In excellent order.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

SLEIGHING.-We had light fall of snow
on Wednesday night, and horse flesh was in
demand on. thanksgiving day. The copious
rain of Sunday night, however, has left the
ground entirely bare.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

PATTEN LIBRARY AssocATIoN.-At a
meeting of the members of this association
held at the Library room on Monday evening
the following officers were chosen 8
Geo. F. Pa,ten, President,
+. S. J. Nealley, Secretary,
Elisha Clarke, Treasurer
Amos Nourse,
John Patten,
Israel Putnam, }Directors.
Reuben Sawyer,
Michael f. Gannett,
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

man | could not remain in political association
with such combination, and withdrew, anc
now feel like freeman who has been enslaved
but has regained his liberty.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

ceived intelligence within few days of two
heavy losses-ship Cleopatra, insured for
$50, 900, and ship VIM. Badger, insured for
about $40, 900, together with a considerable
amount upon her cargo.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

s. The subscriptions for building ship
for the Colonization Society, we, understand,
are making good headway in Brunswick
Prof Upham, of Bowdoin College, having the
the matter in hand.
We learn that the subscriptions thus far,
amount to SI5,0 900.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

APPOINTMENT OF RoUTE AGENr.-Wiliam
Thompson, Of Maine, TO run between Water
Vile and Bangor
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

U We are indebted to Hon. S. P Benson,
for vols. and of Patent Office Report for
1854, for which he will please accept our
thanks.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

WHAT is Know NorHINGIsM THE know
nothings of Louisiana have elected Roman
Catholic for Governor.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

GFF A know nothing editor in Hudson, ~
Y. had his vote successfully challenged, be-
cause he was not naturalzed citizen! The
most malignant nativisis are often foreign bora,
or the immediate descendants Of foreigners
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

DR. BEALE PARDoNED.-A dispatch from
Philadelphia Of the 22j, states that Gov. Pol
lock has pardoned DR.. Beale, the dentist, and
he has been liberated from prison.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

C. Henry A. Churchill, Of Portsmouth,
Va, is The Secretary Of Gen. Williams, the
commander at Kars, and had charge of one Of
the redoubts at the recent great baule at that
nlace
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

FATAL ACCIDENT IN THE STARK Mills
The Manchester, IN. H.,) Mirror gives the
particulars of an accident which occurred on
Saturday last, and resulted in the death OF one
of the female operatives in the Stark Mills
1t appears that an Irish girl by the name of
Mary Haley, and another Irish girl about the
same age, started, in sport, TO see which could
reach bobbn box first, little ways distant.
Mary got ahead, and was about to reach it
first, when the other girl gave her push,
throwing her hard upon the corner of the box,
and fell upon her, hurting her seriously and
fatally. She was taken home, and insisted
that she would not live, and physician was
sent for. He said she could not live two
hours, and she did not. She insisted that the
girl who had caused the accident should not
be punished, as it was not intentional.
DYES BANK NoTE PLATE DELNEAroR.-
J. S. Dye, l72, Broadway, New York, has
just issued work OF the above name, which
must prove Of value to all who handle much
paper money. 1t contains fac-similes OF every
part of all the genuine Bank Bills in circula-
tion. 1t is eight by fourteen inches in size,
and contains 800 pages. Price So Read the
following certificate.
Office Of the New England Bank Note Co.
Boston, October, 1855.
JOHN 5. DYE. Esq: Dear Sir Allow me
TO express to you my unqualified opinion in fa-
vor of your Bank Note Plate Delineator. The
simplicity of it is what most admire the
most inexperienced of the great mass who are
In the habit OF taking paper currency, can at
once detect an altered or spurious note, which
are much more dangerous than counterfeits,
and more numerous in circulation.
You have my best wishes for Its success,
believing it TO be the best work of its charac-
ter published. Isaac CARY, Agent.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

s. The Kennebec river above the bay
closed with ice on Thursday night.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

A MILD WNTER.-One Of our exchanges
says -
&c The Indians regard thin husk on corn
an indication of mild winter. This being
true, the one just approaching will be one of
the gentle kind, as the husks are said to be
very thin.''
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

CAUGHT NAPPING.-The Portland Argus
gives an account OF young man named Ed
ward Carr, belonging so that city, who broke
into the store of Tucker & Webster on Tues
day night last. He was found asleep near the
stove Wednesday morning. 1t seems that after
he had gone through the laborious process of
selection, he concluded that he would rest
little but, alas. insidious sleep took posses
sion of his eye-lids, and he was 'scaughi nap
ping" Upon survey of the premises, about
$3.50 worth of the choicest clothing, &C.,
were selected out and placed near the door,
ready for removal. The young mans person
was also covered with nice articles. Officer
Huse was sent for, and the supposed thief did
not awake till that functionary put the hand of
unsparlng justice upon his shoulder. Judge
Carter, on examination, committed him for
want of bail in $3.50.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
New Books.

GEoFFREY MoScToS, or TEE FArHLEss
GUARDIAN. BY Mrs. Noodle. New York
Dewitt & Davenport.
"Roughing it in the Bush" 'Life in the
Clearings," Sc, is probably the best that ever
issued from her pen, and viii command an ex-
tensive sale both In this country and England.
BY special arrangement with Mrs. Noodle,
and by liberal outlay, this work is printed
first in this country, and the proofsheets sent
to Bentley, and published in England stimuli
taneously with the issue here.
The heroine of the story, the sweet Marga-
ret, is beautiful creation of all that is lovely
and feminine in woman, such a one as we may
imagine the authoress TO have been herself in
her youth, ere hardships and trials had dimned
her eve and furrowed her brow, but it is evil
dent that all this has neither chilled her heart
nor rendered her insensible to anything that is
beautiful in nature or art. There is a charm
about her writings that carries US along like
magic, till reaching the end we unconsciously
exclaim sis this all - and with regret we lay
aside a volume which has held US entranced
from title-page to inis. For sale by VIM. B.
Slearns, Centre Street.
CASTE: A Story of Republican Equality
By Sidney A. Story, Jr., Boston: Phillips,
Sampson & Company, 1855. l2mo. pp.
$40.
This is a neatly printed work of $40 pages,
upon the prominent subject of the day, slavery
1t is somewhat of the Uncle Toms Cabin
style, with perhaps this exception the slave
holders of the south are treated in manner
not so much for the purpose of censure and
abuse, as 10 show up the evils possible under
the "peculiar institution" The story has for
its design an Illustration of the prejudices that
| exist against the colored race in all parts OF
the country, while it is happily deficient in a
species of wholesale denunciation of the south
ern people, which forms SO large part in the
modern romances Of this class. 1t lays the
evil, if evil this characteristic national preju-
dice is, 10 the doors of the North as well as
the South, and urges that it may only be Grad
icated by patient exertion and intelligent ef-
forts on the part Of the friends of the African
race. As story, Caste is prettiy written
though for the most part there is a superfluity
of detail and rambling style about it peculiar
10 this class of fiction, which is rather tedious
This elaboration seems to serve the writer ic
fill up and produce thicker book. For sale
at Sawyer & Magoun's.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
WAsHINGrnN Nnr OIL

WASHINGTON, NV 22d.
The Presidents Message ana The Treasury
Report will not be sent lo the Northern cities,
this year, in advance, So as 10 lie delivered 10
the press simultaneously with lis cotnrnnnica-
tiun TO Congress. Oe reason is thai there is
no certainty whether the House wil be organ
ized 10 receive the Message. ON The second day
nf meeting, as Is usual Another is, that IL the
Message be delayed fur lew DAYS, something
NAV occur IN leiererce 10 our lerrlgn affairs, TO
require m addition 10 ur modification uf The
documeui. Frr many reasuns il is deemed
mpnrlani 10 keep bark this Message MI The
tine of us actual delivery ln Congress- anil II
the copies nn' safe irun enht zzierneni here,
the chaures Il r their a1sir csIn viii be multi
piled BY drposIiing them al nauv places along
the lae between this Cuy aud Bus.nn,
Experience has shown that the President has
found no means as yet, uf Keeping his message
private till he wished 10 make IL public ana
If II he pr!tied in lime IL allow uf transmission
to the North aud Souia before C,ing RES meets
it will certainly be published. Therefore ID
will be quite useless tn cummit il in The Post
masters or others ol lie ciIies, in advance inr
II would be Issued by some press or other, be-
fore the lime assigned for its delivery 10 the
press generally.
1t has been found difficult TO withhold the
Message from premature publication, ii has
been still more so, To keep back the report Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury. On one occs-
sion. il will be recpllec,ed The Treasury Re-
port was put in the hands Of the Collectur at
the port Of New York, with instructions TO de-
liver II to each press al ihe moment Of the
meeting Of Congress when the Collector was
saved the trouble by its appearance day pre-
vious in New York paper. Even this fall
The Treasury could not retain custody of the
sheets Of The Commerce and Naoigaiion docu-
ment. nor prevent their being sent off to New
York for premature and partial publication
1t is dsgraceiul 10 the government itself, that
II cannot find men who can be trusted with the
aekeeplng of its documents.
II the intensity of sectional feeling should be
somewhat lessened by The interest which the
Presidents Message NAV awaken in regard To
our foreign relations, it will not be matter of
regret. Half sf the members Of the House
cannot consent that their constituents in The
North shall enjoy prosperity and peace, be
cause domestic slavery exists in the South
While they couri civil war, il may not be
amiss to remind them thai upon the preserVa-
tion Of the Union depends the capacity Of The
country 10 secure the respect Of and maintain
peace with the res! Of the world.-Cor N. Y.
Jour Com.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

V The cornerstone of the new Custom
House was laid in Portland on Thursday.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

o. Rev. j. S. G. Abbott author of the
History Of Napoleon, who has taken up his
residence in Hallowell, the birthplace of the
Abbott family, supplies, portion Of the time,
tho pulpit of Rev. ]. P. Skeele If the South
obliged to give up preaching for The present,
on account Of severe attack of bronchitis,
disease from which he has suffered cDnsidera-
bly, and Mr.. Abbou's voluntary proffer of as
sisiance in the emergency, while engaged in
literary pursuits occupying large portion of
his time, is very creditable TO him. Mr.. Alb
bottis as good preacher as ar author and
The pulpit occupied by him must as conse-
quenee be an attractive point.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

W shocking affair, says The Charlotte,
~ Z. Wing, was perpetraied on the evening
of ofSunday, the lth inst. A young man named
Edward Lewis, living in Lancaster district,
South Carolina, near the North Carolina line,
was shot through the head with rife, and
was at the time Of his death sitting BY the fire
reading, as was supposed by book being found
open on his lap, and he still sitting on bis
chair. The murderer is supposed to be his
brolher-in-law, B. f. Therrel, as Therrel was
seen about there on Sunday, the day of the
death, with rifle gun, and was seen immed-
ately after the report Of The gun coming round
the house with the gun on his shoulder, and
then walked in and dragged uut his wife from
the corpse Of her brother, without regarding the
corpse. He has not yet been arrested.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

81 DR.. Boynton, the celebrated lecturer on
Geology, is delivering course OF lectures in
Portland. lie has just closed most success
ful one in fremont Temple, Boston.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

a. The Bangor Journal receives the follow
ing by submarine and clothes-line tele-
oraDh -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-29
'Iorc from Of the First Wen In Henry.
mi County. Va,

Jnno Uth TtbJ }
DEAR SItS About the 18th nf December last became
very afflicted with what thought old hurt Of
my knees (he lett oue Of long standing of which had o
Queni attacks within about SIX eight days II became so
violent sleep Impossible. In about twenty
hours attacked In right hand and wrist aud In about
twelve hours attacked my right ankle nj which time
under such cxcrucaing pain Ms not o hc ao o take
whaeyer losing all appetite for any kind OF food
aud in perfect helpless condition. became almost de-
ranged man My family standing around my bed side ipo
ring ca In yseau reply was, that could OBJ
the right a would do but that had
wol d. with fever MS nRue At length consented for
20 MIR James A. Crows merchant, near me.
and to to him what my situation after had tried
possible, without the least benefits that
he had thing which he could truly recommend TO send
10 lie bottle Of Doves Rheumatic binmeni
used IL as directed and after about six hours dropped
asleep ff the irst time In forty hours My Joints became
much swollen From The time began To get ease the swell
ling suagcd mud ~ DAYS able To attend to asi
usual have attacks In my shoulders
the Lnmen before with ininrdntn relief by timely
application think 1t Invaluable remedy, and am de-
,rous that every person afflicted with the most dreadful
sconrgc on earth (ihcnmatsm) should give 1t u trial.
Yours, truly, Nct
IIIDWEII, STONE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-29

Y,
MESSRS DOVE & CO. Richmond-I.ast fall one of my
mules the stable yard while play about
with other mules he with the weight of bis whole body
against large plato of sheet ron cutting himself on the thigh
about 10 inches long from Inch ana half To
inches deep Tho wound of such character AS to
suppose would be of service again See
notice of the Turf oil In the papers procured and
piled and In about three weeks he WAS
perfectly wc aud work. perceive the least
scar where the cut WI made. II. A. WtNFREE
T. S-rhcre many Of injuries cattle In this
noghborhood which been cured by your Turf on and
of benefit 10 can procure many certificates
The whole ncgborbood 1t Is the quickest healing remedy
they ii. A. WlNfREE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-29
More News Of IL. Emcncy.

june 2nd 1855 )
MESSRS DOVE g. cO,--DEaR SINS l hereby certify
that the Of last March attacked with Rbeu
Of the character Ia shoulder and arm,
taking the of II entirely and from which su
fcrcd three days My then
procured m n bottle your Rheumatic Iinment and
piled according the directions from which restored
in short time, and my restored full strength and
fw days and earnestly recommend to all who
may be afflicted with rheumatism. Aud II IL duty
to the community urge Its use. A copy.
THOMAS uUNDLEY,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-29

MISCELLANEOUS.

NEDlClNAl. LIQUORS AND WINES
Wine f%S "sS PORT ,nS wGC r,nes nSna sherry
ual purposes For sale by JOHN H. sEAY
NOTlCE.-The -"b-cribcr bcing dc.iro.- 80
close ont the remainder of the STOCK of Goods a, the old
stock below COST, for CASH only
oc sots BENZ F. sAoKETT.
OGT. 10th. Isas.--.o.r cw. lmpor,a,iea..--
the following eelored Castor Beaver Cloths
adelaide ADELAIDE
Brown;
Greeu.
Black
These Cloths made at Beoay Sons celebrated estab
sment in France expressly for sales We invite the at
tenton Of friends the public these
Cloths They will be made order at short notice and
oe l6-ts GLASS RAINE J. DIXON, Agent
GUNs.-we have just received beautiful stock of fine
u and common Guns which invite the attention Of
dts - ' ' j. d. GREGORY & co.
net. s,h, Is5J.--iust received by express second
- supply Velvet vesngs also quilted
Silk. These Goods will be found ready made preferred
House OF GLASS & RAINE, }. DXoN, Agent
HOPS, lsOPs.-Fresh and best quality Eastern Hops,
I fus received and for sale by
June 2sts LEE & JOHNSON
Erascs Crates IA splendid assortment ef
u Fancy Crates which for beauty and chcapness
comfort at the Furnace and Range Warehouse and prepare
for Winters clad hand.
u
HUST RECEIVED.-A lot of supe rtOr sty le Busi-
- Coats fine silk Plush Velvet and fancy SILK Vests
ocl1ts NJ, GUGGENHE1MER
NOTICE TO WHEAT SEII.ERS We
~ in the market for all the good wheat GET Per
having such sell will please give call before selling,
will always pay the highest market price.
oc Hts MILLER 4 ELAN on Basin
A CARD.--Na u ' in Y sold my interest In the Dn-
~ Gallery in this place, to Mr. JAMES KEAGf,
would respectfully him favorable
the public sfu Artist and gentleman whom they
Come then and of his inlmtable AM
BROTY PES which only be procured Of him in this city
In taking leave would return thanks for the liberal pat
ronage and kind received from public du
ring a residence Of over eight years i. l.. GIBBS
oc l2ts-Rep COPY. :
WE nAVE ON HAND
w 100 dozen Yarn Socks;
500 yards Country Linsey-whitc and eolored;
500 .Innse;
500 lbs. Wool Rolls
1000 - fresh new Feathers
All Of which we will sell low for cash. -
oe 2Is YOUNGER 4 SMITH
f1OFFEE-
u 1000 bags strictly prime Rio Coffee
700 Sanos--cargo of the schooner Indicator from
the Brazsin store and for sale by
EDMOND, DAVENPORT y Co,
Dots Richmond.
yuNHOMAsTON IuME.-loo barrels bcsl THOMAS
TON LIME receiving direct from the vcssl IN good
der, for sale by Iau Its - r. SAtkErT
VELVET. SATIN, AND CgOTn Gs4OAKs
and Tamas Merno and Paid Shawls of the latest styles
oe5ts JAMES A STlGLfR co.
NANCY VELVET, SILK AND SA-ANERE
II VESTINGS.-A large stock just opened AZ