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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23
His Election in the Order.

Notwithstanding the general suspicion in the
public mind of Arson P. Morrill's connection
with the dark-lantern olisarchy, the most
watchtul and persevering caution has been ex-
ercsed by members o. the order to keep the
fact covered up and away from the public gaze.
BY most careful and continued system OF OPP
efations, we have at last obtained the hereto
fore unwritten history of this cunning political
ieceiver, from source of such high response
bility and truthfulness as to preclude the posi-
bility of doubt.
Arson p. Morrill, was first elected to member
ship In the order of know-nothings, (alias " the
Supreme Order of the Sons of SD in POrt-
land, sometime about the LIST of July, 1854.
Absence from Portland prevented his initiation
there. On or about the 10th of July of the
same year, he was elected to membership of the
same order by subordinate Council in Read
field, Kennebec County.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23
His Initiation.

His election in the Read6eld Council was i'm
media,ely preceding the formation of a Grand
Council in Maine. Upon the same evening of
his election, which was the evening next pre-
ceding the first meeting Of delegates from all
the sub councils in the state, to form Grand
Council at Portland, (rhere ii tcas expected can
didate for Governor TO be supported BY the order
.OoulG be- selected.) dispensation granted by an
officer of the order out of the State was placed
in the hands of the proper officers Of the Read
field Council, authorizing and directing them to
initiate and advance to the highest degrees of
the order, Arson 2. Morrill,. and suspending the
rules and laws of the order relating to this mat
ter for this purpose-and Anson p. .MorriA scas
then and there initiated aud adranced accordingly,
and took all the Oaths and obligations
appertaining thereto. and subscribed his
name TO the Constitution!
HIS Purpose-dnd ho,o he thrust himself upon
8; the Order to get their support.
1t was well understood that all this was done
to render Morrill, eligible to receive the nomi-
nation for the office of Governor at Portland
The meeting in Portland was on the evening of
the 1Ith of July, 1854, (our reporter thinks.)-
No nomination of candidate for Governor was
made at that meeting-allhough the minority
were disappointed; but SO strong was The feel
ing against it and against Morrill,, who was then
declared ineligible, that the matter was de-
ferred to the next meeting Of the same body to
be holden in the same place August 29th fol-
lowing.
In the meantime, r. G. Lincoln of Hallowell,
who had been chosen Grand Scribe at the
formation of the Grand Council, sent circulars
to all subordinates directing them to take
democratic vote of said subordinates for Govern
or, and to report the result through three del
egates on the 2sth of August. No explanation
was given, nor was it understood by the mem
bers what use was to be made of this vote.
At the meeting in Portland. about 600 dele
gates were present. The whole number of
subordinate councils in the state was reported
TO be 1874. No. of members 1872, as appears
from minutes taken at the time. OF lo4 coun-
ellis, 50 reported through their delegates the re-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23

the old liners as well as all the friends of civ
il and constitutional rights, took courage, and
from their Utmost souls thanked God for the
Frightening prospects before them. The re-
port of this speech, which we give below, can
not, Of course, do full justice to the speaker,
but the reader will gather from it the material
arguments and the substantial meaning of the
address. The other speakers gave many hard
hits, and the "galled jades" Of abolition and
the swounded pidgeons" of the Know Moth
ing party "winced" and 'sfuttered" tremen-
dous.y.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23
Total g..


Great excitement followed the announcement
of the voting. F.. II. Morse. &c. P.,) and r. G.
Lincoln, &C. So strongly favored Morrill,. and
Lincoln and others advocated Morrill's claim
and insisted that the above result was clear
and binding declaration of the members of the
order in favor of Arson P. Morrill, as their choice
for Governor. Many of the delegates from the
different councils stated distinctly that notwith
standing their councils had voted largely in ia
vor of Morrill,, they did not understand that
they were to be consideredeas preferring him
but instructed their delegates to oppose his
nomination and that of all others-that if a
nomination must be made, they preferred some
man not connected with any of the old political
parties or placed in nomination by them.
The side of the house opposed TO Morrill,
could not be heard by the P, nor have an OPP
portunity to state their views upon the question.
and while they protested against all such action.
vote was taken upon the question of ratifyng
this result and declaring A. p. Morrill, regularly
nominated by majority of the members of the
order their candidate for Governor The oppo.
stion refused to vote, declaring they would not
sanction such a proceeding even by voting
against it.
The Result.
And now for the result. Out of about 600
delegates, (three to each council,) 2S7 only
voted at ali-of these Morrill, had 252, Reed II,
Cary, independent, and scattering the rest
Thus tcas Morrill, thrust upon the order as Mei,
candidate IN 1854. and the members were told
that they must support him. as appears by The
following communication, or be deemed ws-
soorthy brothers
"Oficc Of G.. s. of State of Maine.
Sept. J.. 1884,
g To Sub Council No.
'' am directed to notify you that Hon. An
son p. Morrill, of Readfeld, was nominated at
the meeting of the G. Council. holden at PORT
land Aug. 29th our candidate for Governor ;
and all worthy brothers will vote for him at the
ensuing election. Signed
r. g. LINCOLN, G. 81
And thus was the final election Of Morrill, Sc
cured through the influence of this organiza-
ton. Many who did not understand the means
used to place Morrill, in nomination, felt bound
to support him last September, and many bolted
or did not vote at all All such were cut of,
not after a hearing before the constitutional
tribunal Of the order. and decision against
them, but by the edict Of that self-cons,i,uted
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23

ABUSIVE We are sorry that our neighbor
of the Temperance Journal should allow its
correspondents so much liberty Of abuse. The
/" familiar letter TO John M. Adams in its
last issue, is specimen of low and abusive
personality which we regret 10 see. Il is be-
meath the dignity Of the printers arl-a shame
TO the very ink and type tina, were used to do
the work. When argument, when plain,
honest reproof, when earnest remonstrance
have done their office, the reformer has ex-
hausied his best weapons. Personal abuse
has ever proved weak as well as wicked
insirument.-Po Portland Transcript.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23

autocrat, II. G. Lincoln! Of that gentle-
man, we shall have something to say hereafter.
Voters of Maine, after such an exhibit
ton of the demagoguism, the low cunning and
tricking of Arson P. Morrill,. for Office. and
viewing him. now with the horrid oath of
know-nothingism resting on his head, can you
give himIyour votei mol Then vote for that
straightforward. consistent, upright and honest
citizen,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23
Alarmed (!

The fusionists seem struck with "fever
and ague" spell. They are evidently shaking
in their boots. We don't wonder at it. The
news that comes in from all parts Of the State,
Of large losses from their vote Of last year, and
proporlionate gains to the democracy, y like
the mysterious hand writing on the WALL.
II tells them Of their doom. Such political
corruption the people Of Maine will never sas-
tain over one year.-Argus. 5sa ag
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-23
/ am truly yours,

will not detain you longer, as the hour is
late. Let me, however, assure you that from
all parts of our beloved State, we hear the
voice Of censure upon the doings and omis-
sions of the last Legislature, and ere the sun
seis on the 10th Of September, Maine will
have been redeemed from corrupt political 2s-
sociations, and placed side by side with Ala
bama, Tennessee and North Carolina, as
sound Democratic State, devoted 10 the Union
and the Constitution forever.
Interesting and able remarks were also made
by Messrs. P. NJ. Foster, IL. ingalls, and H.
Tallman, Esq. We did not have the pleasure
Of listening to Mr.. TallmaD, and cannot, there
fore give even synopsis of his REMARKS
Messrs. Foster and Ingalls,, we shall present
in our next.
Several letters were received from distin-
guished democrats, which we are obliged 10
defer till next week.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
Cause Cf Yankee Emigration.

When Mr. COrwin was a member OF the
General Assembly of Ohio, lie brought in a
bill for the abolition Of public punishment az
the whipping post. He made a speech there
on, to which an eldeiIy gentleman replied
some what as follows:
"Mr, Speaker, the gentleman is not as OLD
as am, ami has not Seen as much Of the
practical operation Of the system of punish
meat which lie desires to abolish. When |
lived in Connecticut, if fellow stCle horse,
or cut up any other ruSilcS, we used to lie him
up and give linn real good thrashng, and
never saw no more Of HIM. 1t is the best way
OF getting nd Of rogues that was ever tiled and
without expense TO lie State"
Nh. COrWln arose to reply:
"Mr. Speaker, have often been puzzled 10
accoun. for the vast emigration from CoGnec d.
tIcut 20 TIE West but the gentleman last up
has explained ii to my entITe satisfaction"
The bill passed without any further discus
sion.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
The Snow Of Age.

We have just stumbled upon the following
pretty ,. ece OF MOSAIC, lying amid multitude
Of those less atilactlye:
"No snow falls lighter than the snow OF age;
but more is heavier for it never meltS."
The figure is by 10 means novel, but the
closing part OF the sentence is new as well
as emphatic. The scripture represents age by
the almond tree, which bears blossoms of the
purest white. "The almond tree shall
louriSh"-the head shall be hoary, Dickens
says Of one of his characters, whose hair was
turning pIey, that il looked as if Time had
lightly Splashed his SHOWS upon It in passing.
"a; never mellS" 10, never. Age is mex
orabie; lis wheels must move onward; they
know not any relrograde movement The old
man may 5 it and sing, al would | were boy
again." but he grows older as he sings. He
may read Of tie elixir of youth, but he can
not fnd ~ lie may sigh for the secret Of the
alchemy winch is able 10 make him young
ugain, bat siIhing brings il not. He may gaze
backward with an eye of longing upon the
rosy schemes of cary years, but as one who
gazeS on his home from the deck OF a depart
ing ship, every moment carrying HIM further
away Poor old man he has little more 10
do lhan die.
at never melts." The snow OF winter
come and sheds It's white blossoms upon the
valley and mountain, but soon the sweet
spring follows anu smiles it all away. Not
50 with that upon the brow Of the totterlng
veteran; there is no Sprlng whose warmth can
penei rate lis eternal fost. 1t came 10 stay;
lis single flakes fell uGnoiced, and now it is
drilled there. We shall see it increase until
We lay The Old man IN his grave; there it shall
be obSylbed by The eternal darkness, for there
is no age IN heaven.
Yet Why speak Of age in moumful strain
|; is beau .iiuI, honorable, and eloquent
Should we sigh at the proximity of death,
when life and lhe world are so full Of empti-
ness Lei the Old exuIt because they are
old, ii any must weep, let il be the young, at
| the long succession IF cares that are before
them. Welcome Ne snow, for it is the en-
Glem of peace and rest. Ii is but tempo
raj crown, which Shal fail at the gates of Par
sGSe, 10 be replaced by brighter and a
| better.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
TIE Teacher stumped.

1t happened in school room one day,while
class oi boys and girls were Tecitng les
son in Arithmetic. It was about their first
lesson.
Give from five leaves how many :" asked
the teacher, Of little gir. of some six years
OF age.
After moments reflection, she answered,
Five"
GLOW 10 you make that out ~ asked the
teacher.
Holding her two hands oul towards him she
said:
"Here are FIVE fingers on my right hand and
five Oh my other Now. if take the fingers
on my right hand away from the fingers OH my
left hand, won't five remain %
TIE teacher was 'Stumped," and obliged 10
knock under.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
Sublimity.

The following specimen OF the sublime is
from the lips of an i'Inerant vender Of soaps,
&c, and was delivered at lair held a few
days since al Keene, n. H.:
"D that were an eagle! would seize
C)Iumba'S fl g uniurlel, and soar ooft until
reached the upper air. wonld wave it Ger
the thrones of lTantS, an emblem Of hope and
promise 10 the down-rojden, and hang II from
he ceiling OF the skies. | would steal tho
nectar from the gods, and suck from every
cloud ambrusial sweets, and when descend
ed again 10 ear.h, mouH make them into soapr'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
CHAPTER TX.
The Secret Vault.

Amelia, sgreeably to the instructions OF
the pretended con urer, had begged and en-
treated Waldeck To institute rigorous segrch
for the lost ring. She had SO well acted her
part that The goldsmith was fully impressed
with the value Of the service he should con-
fer by the discovery OF it.
As TO the fact Of the ring being on the fin
ger Of John DeWrle at the time OF his diSap
pearance, he had no knowledge. The first
intimation he had of it, vas from Colonel
Powell. He had revived all the circumstan
ces connected with the murder, endeav ring
, to satisfy himself whether, consistently with
his own safety, he could produce the ring, and
psopi;ia,e the favor of Amelia by restoring 1t.
The parties Interested believed the ring 10
have been on the murdered goldSmth's finger;
but could he not say he had founl it concealed
in the shop So S,Tong was his desire 10 con-
ciliaie the young girl that he resolved to ven
ture the act, and trust TO circumstances to
verify his statement in case there should be
any doubt,
1t was the night OF the day following his in
terview with the astrologer, thai, having
brought his mind to this resolution, he lighted
lantern and descended TO the cellar. He
had scarcely disappeared, when the door com.
thuhiSo'uS WIN ehS uhOh pdlIOl huo otSolNH-
lily opened, and nan CROPPED his way, with a
noiseess step, through the shop to the trap.
door. II was Robert Dewrie. He was dress
ed in the garb Of seaman, his face half con-
cealed bya huge pair OF false whiskers.-
While the terrible imputalion of murder was
attached TO his name, he ceased not for mo-
ment his vigilence in the attempt 10 criminate
the man through whose crime he Suffered -
Having key 10 the back door Of the house,
whichlhe had procured 10 favor his noctural
excursions in the cause Of liberty, lie had fre-
quently admitted himself TO the house fot the
purpose OF watching Waldeck ALI his hopes
depended on his success in exposing the true
criminal.
Waldeck had closed the trap-door afler his
descent, and Robert stood some time near il,
perpexed Ior the means Of opening It without
noise. The singular movements Of Wadeck
assured him that something more than was
known to him was concealed in the cellar
His promise to Amelia to institute a new
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

though, now think Of it, there is an aperture
on the under side of his table, from which
have seen him lake a watch.'
Under the table have not looked there; !;
it is possible the ring may yet be found"
Waldeck was satisfied now that Robert
knew not whether the ring was OH the finger
Of his uncle or not; and if he did not, why no
one else could know. Robert was abundantly
pleased with the success Of his nights adyen-
venture, and departed after receiving a libe raj
sun OF money, satisfied that Waldeck would
produce the ling, and thus relieve him from
the oGlum Of the terrible crime
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
Gbe Dsmufrat.

Is published every Thursday morning, in the
room Immediately over the Post Office, Main
Street. Eaton, Ohio, at the following rates:
81 so per annum, in advance.
s2 90, il not paid within the year, and
80 so after the year has expired
These rateswill be rigidly enforced. e.
No paper discontinued until all arrearage
are paid, unessat the option of the publisher
uAll communications addressed lothe Ed.
tor must be sentfree Of postage to insute at,
ention. ... ...
pNo standardization inserted, unless &C
sompahiedby responsible name.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

1J'A Young man was frequently cautioned
by his father TO vote for "m assures, not men,"
lie promised TO do so, and soon after received
bonus 10 vote for Mr.. Peck. vi father,
asloushed al his voting for man whom he
deemed Objectionable, inquired his reasons for
doing so.
"Surely, father," said the youth, "you told
me TO vote !or measures, and if Peck is not a
measure, don't know what is"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

TJ'A rather singular marriage contract was
y few days since entered into in Tennessee.
The wife is worth a cool fifty thousand. The
husband is the rgblfuI owner of magnificent
eOatee. The contract was as follows:
Art. lst. The husband is to have no interest
in the wlie'S estate.
Art. 2i. He is not 10 collect any debts of
he concern.
Art. Sd. The beloved husband is not to
chastiSe or control any Of her servants without
the wie'S consent.
Art. 4th. The husband binds himself TO pay
The wife one hundred and fifty dollars pei an
mum for board and to have his lodging gratis.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

qFA pretty woman is like great truth or q
great happiness, and has NJ more Iigb: 10 bun
Gle herself under green veil or any similar
abominaIion, ;han the sun has 10 put on green
SneCiacleS
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

rI'A rash and somewhat deuded young man
has threatened TO apply the Maine Law to his
sweetheart, she intoxicates him so Per-
haps the Marriage Law would be more effec-
iual
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

rrlf there be class OF human beings on
earth who may properly be denominated low,
it is that class who spend with out canning.
consume without producing, End dissipnte or
the earnings OF their rel tives.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
Vol. II, No. 80.
"By heavens so it is" exclaimed Colonel

"By heavens so it is" exclaimed Colonel
Powell.
Waldeck glanced at him, but his shattered
nerves aud wildly throbbing heart had over
come him, aud he sunk falnting upon the
floor, from which he was removed by the la
borerS.
An examination Of the circumstances con-
vinced the officer that WadecK was undeni-
ably gully.
"Young man." said he to RobeIt, al have
wronged you, but the circumstances were
against you"
al know If, sir; acquit you Of any unwOr-
thy motive, replied Dewrie.
"You are a good fellow, after all, if You are
a rebel" ard Colonel Powell extended his
hand, which was readily accepted by the
other.
"Amelia," SAID Robert, al have proved my
innocence"
"Thank God /! Robert, you have" and The
next moment the lovers were clasped in fond
embrace, which Colonel Powell did not al
tempt TO prevent.
The carriage still awaited them, and the
party returned to Col. Powelrs mansion
Robe gave a minute explanation oithe means
by which he had been implicated in the mur,
WaldeIk. Though every stain was removed
from the character Of Robert Dewrie, Colonel
Powell could scarcely consent 10 the proposed
union of his daughter with rebel. Rober'
was now the heir of all his uncle'S immense
wealth, and thus, in this respect, renCered ii
match for his daughter. separate them he
could not, therefore he determined 10 permit
the young mans visits while he wlthhe Id
his consent to their union an accommodation
which the lovers interpreted as an UnquaiIhed
permission
| Waldeck unable to endure the loahing oi
! his fellow men, died by his own hand and g.
! few days after the funeral Of John Dewne his
remains were cons gned 10 all unhonoTed
grave.
| In the battle of Bunker EIlll which occurred
shortly after the events We narrated, RObtr
| Dewre and Colonel Powell were in rank, o.
the combalantS. But both escaped unhur.-
| Before the evacuation Of Boston the ldl'el
was seized with an epidemic fcyer, which
/ notwithstanding the devoted care oi his daugh
ter, carried him off and left her with no pro
tector in foreign land. Robert in disguise
visited the city, aud contrVed 10 convey her
with her own consent 10 the house of rela'
tive in Cambridge. After he departure o
the British they were married.
! In the war of the Revolution, Robert De"tIt
was an active participant, and at its close Wa
a Colonel III :he Massachusetts forces, havlnl
attained 10 his bOnOrS with his own good sword
When the din of battle was no more heard II
the land, he retired to private life, to rejoice
in the love of his devoted wife, Tho still wear
on her .inger the precious jewel whicr eStab
lished her husbands iLnocence-lh "Did
mOnd Ring"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
True.

Ny dear friend that man has been talking
about YOU so again! he has been te ling some
of the awfueSt lies you ever heard; d;--why, he
Ta lied about for an hour!'
"And you heard it all, did you?"
dyes"
"Well after this, jus: remember, that il
takes two to make a sIsnder-one 10 tell and
one to listen 10 it,"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

UEnterine upon an argumant with a meta
physician is like getting into an omnibus
you know where you start from, but it is im-
possible TO tell where it will carry you.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

The man who got into a train Of thought,
w1s taken into custody at the first station for
travelling without ticket and sentenced to
three Gays Imprisonment in brown study.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

MA Dulchman being called upon for a
toast, said "Ilere iSh TO de heroes who fight,
Piled and died nit the pattles Of Punker Hill,
vi WHO me iSh yone."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

u Moss will grow upon grave stones, the
ivy will cling TO the mouldering pile; the
mistIetOe springs from the Tying branch; and
God be praised, something green, something fair
to the sight, and gratefulto the heart, will Vel,
twine abound and grow out Of the seams and
cracks of the desSolate temple Of the human
heart.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

o. There are few persons to be found, who
are not more concerned for the reputation Of
wit and sense, than for honesty and virtue.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

GTWhen YOU hear man oslentaciouSly la
menting his defective education, it's a sign
he thinks himself devil Of fellow for all
that.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

o. Do you wish to be rich 1t is perfectly
easy. Be as mean as dirt. Cheat everybody
you can, friend o.. foe, father and mother Sis
Ter and brother.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

G7The phrase olive on nothing and find
YOURSELF" is now translated into "eXiSt upon
the apex Of nonenity, and discover your where
aDoutS."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

o. Ma'ame Jenny Lind Goldscmidt has been
compelled again t0contrIdct rumorS OF domeS.
tic inielIc,les. She represents her husband
to be a "model OF conjUsal attachment and af.
fcction."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01

N5-lf you wonl be well with a great mind,
leave him with favorable impression Of you !;
il with little mind, leave him with favor
able opinion Of himself.