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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-04
HOLE
Look We. Look!

NOW is the time to purchase DRY GOODS chen p
lNer than before offered ira this city.
The Goods MUST be sol the subscriber wishes
up his business here Immediately. And if the Goods will
not bring cost they will be sold at loss. The articles
named below will be sold exceedingly low
All wool Ladies' Cloth at 81 Ii cotton and wool do at Is
cents;
All wool long and Square Shawis;
Shawls warranted silk and WOOL 81 so,
price SO to S12;
Plain plaid, striped and figured Silks at 81 IL per
yard;
Changable Satns at 50cts
Black Italian Silks at Uery LolC prices;
Gnghams 10 Is cts, former price II IL to % cts;
Prints colors 10, and Ia cts,
prices II IL, 10 and s;
All wool p,n DeLaines at 25cts, former price Acts.
Cotton and wool " Z" 10 g &c 6 II 60
" IL IL &C 90
Persian Cloths IL 25 SO
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TUSTrecelveR from New Bedford bbls Bic. ched
d spring SperufOil; l0bbs bleached spring Whale
on: boxes Wax Candles; 10 boxes Adainaniine ITO.
CCO-teil herstone. Woo. tc. u nj Pc Hard
brands For sale by d IL L.PAFFEN.
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Inquire for any article usually kept such storesyou
scarcely fail ofbeing suited.
Mrs Rouse WILDE most happy to show her pattern Bon
nets just opened of theatest Styles also, Cloak Cape
patterns and will be pleased all orders ntrused
to her, to the best of her ability.
Bath, Oct. II, 1854. is
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EXTENSION OF THE A. & P. R. R.
Messrs. Auson P Morrill,, John NJ Frye, D.
l.. Milliken, and others, Directors of the An
droscoggin & kennebec Railroad, give notice
that, in behalf of and according to a vote Of the
Company, they shall petition the Legislature
10 grant them charter for The extension of
their road from Danville Junction to Portland
This move is caused by The heavy tolls imposed
upon them by the Grand Trunk Railway, and
its objects are 10 escape those tolls and at the
same time secure a continuous line of road from
Watervie to Portland We hope their enter
prise may meet with success.-Maine Farmer.
Col Benton says he has the Pacific Railway
in his trunk, that he has the names of Abbott
Lawrence and twenty-five other gentlemen of
great wealth and financial ability, who propose
to undertake the construction of the railroad to
the Pacific their own account, if Congress
will pass bill granting them the simple rig ht
of way He will move the bill at an early day,
and expects to carry it.-Special Cor. of the
Boston ADJ.
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Notice.

0HE law partnership heretofore existing between the
L subscribers under the firm name Of PORTER & SMITH
is, this day. by mutual consent, dissolved
The books aad papers ofthe late firm will be found the
place of their former business for the present An early
settlement of demands is desired. C. r. PORTER,
Bath. Jan l. 1855 3w29 JACOB SMITH.
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office uncalled for,
Bath, Jam 2, 1883.



Baochor Francis Lawrence Capt VIM
Baker John Lee john
Ellington Enoch Laieiet John
Baker VIM G lawrence Charies
Beedy Algernon bhuen Niartlh
Bryant Capt Joseph lhtte rrahcis
Battersby VIM Lehman Lnomas
Benson y siarcyes Hu"in
Branna iah haT W Sieils O"p' 'oi1
n ia i, ~; , ,,
c,i nsna, NJ Siors',, E wv, y
Soih NJ " Si eal.A " ~ II
80 y ~ ,"es II
SoA ue1 r,i ~ M o, Marcus
cUyPoi Cnaies " W. ,.oouy VIM .
S en- ~. o ,et r. 1oleson gohaiu
N, nss, =, wv 1aii0s
D,, S; O 49, , atn y g
DoIaooo II 49, tf 49,.
Dckey John VIZ oliver Parker Ii
Dyer Edwin Otis VIM W
Dennison John w OBTien Cornelius
Dngley Capt Pendergast Isaac
Dolan James Palmer Isaac
DavenportJ Poor Z
DaVy Mr. Perkins HiramT
Eaton John L Price Charles
Fuller deofge Percy Capt FRANK
francis NewaH Philbrook James
FoSler Jonn klgDy George-z
Grlndle Amos Ray john
Gannett NC Robinson II
Heagan Jonas Soule Wm u
HUTCHINSON henry snow sidney
nShoaru II y Snn oyius
1arl SIMON oeldiiJer aioion
nm OharIes stevens u 20
IrWoo1sJh shaw Ut
neiey o south "eurse
henderson Leonard Springer Joseph
iiehuersoh JONI stone CaPt
harrington George W s,Iiey Moring
Uincklev i w SJC Trask Charles
Holm Peter II Turner Ammi r
iorrincton Horny TinJnrnan Ant,,onv
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Extensive Stock Of Boots & Shoes
Selling at
GREAT DISCOUNT!

THE subscriber wishing dispose of his present stock
will sell for cash. large variety of Boots and Shoes at
a great discount from former prices such
Mems double soled Kip Boots S3,00-old price S3-25
81 thick soled cali Boots 500 $50
"a French calf pump sole Boots 400 4,25
g pump sole calf Boots 500 $50
Woh1en's thick soed cloth Boots LII 1,25
g ;hin soled cloth Boots 1,12i l,2j
thin soled cloth Boots lbs {! 1871
ALSO
Boys and youths thick and kip Boots at reduced prices
Patent Rubbers and Rubber Boots of all kinds dis
count.
Purchasers invited to call and for themselves.
Jan. ID, 1855. 6w29 j. ". ROBERTS.
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SIcigEas for Sale.
Oil Cloth CarpcfFng.

} NEW sLETGHs for sale very cheap by
4 Dec 20 GWEN c
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Bricks
Powder.
BHans kctS.
ladies' Boots.

100 PAIRS all wool and unions Eng. American Blan-
IOO kets, received by II. GILMAN.
Oct. IL
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TO THE LADIES.
New plan Operation.

DETERMINED to change his Stock often, and thus
- cure fresh and desirable articles the subscriber will in
all cases. sell any Merchandise which has been hand
three months, at abso first cost-many articles at abso
lutte sacrifice j. GILMAN.
Der
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ny >. c. meeurRn. Aueuonssr.


,REAr SAFE o. SUPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE AND
tuesday morning. April t7h 10 (snd continuing FROM
gay y DAY anu the Whole disposed oi shall sell thc extern
comprising
nut sad mahogany, covered with brocatele push dAmass
ie1y carved maroeo, bureaus, senUe, sofa,
pier Tables sidebuads, beAufets
Of every description and styis
Elegant wafdobes dressing tables, eaeeres writing
Cabinets,
tes whanos wrfng deske At "a snd pagior ehsirs k ers
sofas teie aes, extenson dining breakfast aud refresh
ment tables, NC beautifully finished IA the various woods
Cut rosewood walnut and mahogany framed looking
ofevery description
approved patterns, from eeebssted manufacturer IN Phla
High FRENCH Itaian Jenny Lind aad cottage bedeads
OF all the various patterns
super or curied hair, spring, aud husk
Nery large back
Once, dining, and chamber chairs
Handsome gothic, reception, hail. and fancy chairs large
quantities
Ensmeled cottage suites, sofa beds,esds
Extensive assortment OF plain furniture,
Bureaus, wardrobes, bedsieaas, tables
Washsands, cribs, cradles, towel stands
Wnatnots, Se., OF walnut and mahogany
Also, large quantity of China aud glassware clocks buckets
tubs, busters clothes horses, -four and spice
door SC.
Excellent iron safe once and fixtures furniture car Sc
Together OF the building, which believed
locations for the houseurnhing business
CITY.
Terms; $50 der, slOo,
credit days and siI Slo0 credit
and four months for satisfactorily endorsed
sThe attention neirhboring eie
s specially called Of this stock which probably
largest and best selected soath Of New York.
Every facility possible will no afforded for packing and forward
ing goods purchased at The sails.
By order of the administrator.
April Is Aucioneer.
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sy !. G. MCGUIRE, Auctionser.

ELEGANT FURNITURE, CHOICE OIL PAINTINGS, HOUSE
II keeping effects, Sc public sacon Wednesday morning,
O'Clock, the residence Of Col B o. Roberts, W y
heights OF Georgetown shall sell all ha elegant uSnt
ture and household effects comprising
Beautiful ee-ateie sofas, rseeptoD and pa'of ena
finished In plush
divans, and sewing chairs, finished in rich erin
bsocatsile
Elegant tables, with white and
Egyptian marble .,
Beautiful Chinese table, richly carved and inlsia
Madeira wood chess asle Of furniture
Chinese table, bronze figures
Maniei glib brackets,
-Four choice old oil paintings s..tw
OF paintings and cnGrsstnxs, hsnasomeT
Framed amongst q sized painting OF hs haue o.
Fne ,ane.try velvet Brussels, and ply carpets
Dsnask and laeeo curtains, coraice and shades
Walnut hair-e Iosb =cfas chairs and fookes
Superior walnut writing cabnei, stsxsr'
anienaa aold rose wood chamber furniture
Waluut and naho dressing bureaus, heossssns
yyafarohcs, wssbsaBds, toilet sets
saas,og ss,, ana hnsk mattresses, beading
Chinese bsdstss fteks"'y e@''ot ""o 'N
with a-x0o ivory
usbossnv EXTENSION dining liable, eide tables
Mari TOO sdeboaId, buffers uay
Freneb china tea ind coffee granite dinner sets
Casters, table cutlery, glassware
Cane and wood chairs. lounge
X, hall lamp, osicioth
superior cooking stove and fixtures
Together excellent Of kitchen
sites -.
days satisfactorily endorsed bearing insssa
where hs above safe skss
the mornins Of the above safe
precisely particulars advertisement The
be viewed The mosdsy and Tuesday psscsdsg NE
safe. JAS. q. MCGUIRE,
April l7-rod Aucnonest'
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Treasury Department.,
March q. tsI

NOTICE hereby given holders United
IN described IN following Of ID January that
for the Of completing tho purchase of the therein
named this will continue the
proposed
obanedsay 595s5 05, If said stocks offered
ceved hers prior the FIRST day OF June next
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
January 3, 1858.
Notice hereby holders following
OF the United Staes this department
between the hereof and the LIST
81 900 ooo in the and the hereinafter
TONED, 10 vii:
In OF contingent competition within the amount stated
will order which said
offered The duty assigned the United
States by the parties who receive the amount thereof must
be transmitted this departments the receipt WHEREOF
will be paid compounded the following particulars:
premium Of the loan authorised by the act
rsdeemabe November ~ 1885 of ~
authorized OF 1884, reasonable 3s De-
cembe 1862 ~ the stock OF loans authorized
c7 and Sas, redeemabe the former The 3
December 1867 and The the 30h June 1885, Of 10 cent
the authorized the Of 1852 and
deemabe 3s OF December 1854 COMMONLY called the Texan
indemnify per cent
g. certificate from The st ofJsnnnfy
1855, Of and settlement Mt the Treasury win bs
allowance flor reach the owner of
In addition
will be made In drafts Of the Treasurer %
the boston, View sofs,
0 Philadelphia as the parties Direct
But certificate win entitled the benefit OF this notice
actually received ts Treasury on OF before s
'a'u ~ ''' = JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Mar 6--diJuneln Int and starl
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LOCAL N Il w s.

The WAsHNaToN AND New YoaK TELEGRAPH LINE
The business this line has grown to extent far beyond
the most sangune expectations of the original stockholders
During day last week upwards eight hundred
this line and equally large number re-
ceved Included in these the reports for the
press of New York. Philadelphia Baltimore and this CITY,
We include in this statement the number of
and received by the House line which must have been
considerable. The teegraphc line between this city and
York is under such energetic and enlightened manage
that tits matter of the raret occurrence for an inter-
ruption Of communication between the two points.
The weather all that could be desired
mild warm, balmy In the afternoon it is true, the mercu
nv IS in the shade but the recollection of the pro-
and bitterly cold weather of winter rendered the heat
endurabe, if not grateful.
The occuation Of Venus witnessed by hundreds il
not thousands Of citizens last evening The weather
was particularly favorable.
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ATToasEY GENERALS oFFioE.
Hon. Caleb Gushing Attorney General Of the United
States r. H. Giett esq., chief clerk The ordinary bust
ness this Office may be classified under the following heads
l. Official opinions the current business Of the govern
men called for by the President by any head Of depart
ment, or by the Solicitor of the Treasury.
q Examination Of the titles Of all land purchased, the
sites Of arsenas houses lighthouses and all other
public works of the United States.
B. Applications for pardons in all Of conviction in the
courts OF the United States
Applications for appointment in all the judicial and legal
business Of the government.
To these ordinary heads Of the business the Office
added at the present time the following, viz:
First The direction Of all appeals land claims in Cal
ifornia.
Second The eodifcaon and revision Of the laws Of the
District of Columbia.
s. The conduct and argument Of all suits in the Supreme
Court Of the United States in which the government
cerned.
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Court of Claims against the United states,
washington CITY.

fE undersigned
Of claims against United
above (slabhed by approved 1881
which
founded law OF Congress regulation
department, implied
with Tho United officers
Al claims henceiorh be
ecuied before When
the eatm established said aud appropriation made by
purpose, will
the United States.
continues heretofore practice
Oft District.
M. THOMPSON. Attorney al Law,
Az street, Washington.
r. S.Refereaee be az necessary depart
Mar i3--mdaep
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ny y. G. MCGUIRE, Auc,,oneer.

EXECUTORS SALE OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD
IL ehectson Thursday morning Apr 49, at 10 O'clock the
residence the late Thomas Richie, Presidents
shall sell household
prising-
Rosewood piano forte, stool, and music stand
DO atste arm, reception, and fancy chairs in
satin damass
Handsome damask curtains and cofnice
Large French plate gtifans with slabs and brackets
Danask and chinz
Mahogany hail spring and chairs
Handsome centre lamps, candeabras bronze brackets mane
Mahogany sideboard etagers, side table
Solid mahogany extension dining table
China, glass, and erockeywate
BRUSSELS and three ply carpets, oleioth
Hat rack, hall lamp, rosewood and hall chairs
Enamelled and cottage suite
Walnut and mahogany French bedsteads
Do wardTobes, dressing bureaus
Waslstanas, toilet tables
Superior cued- hair and husk mattresses
Boosters and pillows, Marseiles quilts
Bed and table inen chamber chairs
Furniture in servants sc.
Together general kitchen requisites.
Terms $40 and under, cash that credit Of sky
satisfactorily endorsed, hearing interest
JAS. O. MCGUIRE, Aucuoncer.
Ap I'D
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Proposals for Wood and Coal.

OFFICE THE SECRETARY THE SENATE, U. s.,
April II, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at This ONCE until II
~ O'Clock Monday, the 7t of May next for furnishing and
hverDg the Capo before the first
October hundred o 24o pounds eaeh of best
hracite white COAL three
six inches diameter and entirely free OF slate other foreign
substance.
measured the OF the contractor in the Capitol
sawed and properly packed The vaults The
whole be subject the Inspection and approval Of the Secretary
of the Senate.
Security faithful performance of the
ing articles the satisfaction Secretary
Senate, will be required.
and should be endorsed
"ProPosals for Coal directed
Of the Senate, at Washington. April 9--law3w
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from OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT.
NKw Yonx, April II,

New YoRE, April II, 1855.
The next harvest England and western Europe must at
~ unusual attention II approaches in consequences Of
~ Great interests that at stake Prices Of food all over
me world been nordnatey high during the past year
hngb England had of the finest haryests she ever eX-
need and those Of western Europe good average
% baryes Of the United States not good and kns
ian supplies we're cut of by the The good haryess Of
iceland and western Europe did suffice to keep prices
der famine in the past six months because there
80 ~ ola stocks There had stocks accumulated during
49, ,r and If peace should be restored Russia will afford
s granperhaps enough, in case the haryess OF Great
Rp are again good reduce in some degree, the ino-
t priees now ruling. But the crop may not De good
NAV be deficient quite much Russia can supply and the
Sbts ~ men for war in France and the migration from
.n both Of which reduce the agricultural force, may
d the crops there In order 70 illustrate the state OF
~ Al the close Of 1884, may refer to the prices current
- syera points at the close Of December wheat at sterling
per quarter;
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ny y. c. MCGUIRE, Aucsioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE-sToRY BRICK HOUSE ON
street, between al and 18th sreetsOn Monday afternoon,
May I4h 5x o'clock PREMISES subscriber viii
by deed dated 49, 1880 recorded
in Libe A. No IA, oos 7a, $780, sl,
800 fronting 70 fee, 81 inches and
1883 feet 30 feet alley, with tbs thereon
sng substantially built brick house, containing
II (
third cash the residue twelve, eighteen
months for notes secured by deed tho property
bearing interest
II the OF the sale complied will, within
the The right resell, the risk
of the dcfauing purchaser
JAS G. MCGUIRE
April l3-2awAds Aucuoneer.
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By J. c. MCGUIRE. Auctioneor.

EXCELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS
u Tuesday morning. April "a 10 O'clock
shall Lalouete esq, side
18Th and 10th all his urn
and housekeeping effects, comprising
Handsome mahogany carved French sofa
Carved mahogany parior chairs, rockers
Marble top centre table, whatnot
Pair of handsome ma hogany card tables
chandeliers and drop light for
Excellent paer and chamber carpets
quantity superior olcloth
Bronze tree, hall lamp
Excellent mahogany wardrobes, dressing bureaus
Cottage bedsteads, washsands, toilet sets
hair and husk blankets
Maple chairs, rockers
Excellent damask curtains, shades and fixtures
Boosters and pillows, comforts, spreads, &c.
under, cash that credit OF 90 and
80 satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
The above furniture is nearly and of excellent quality
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
April I'D Auctoneer
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ny !. 9. meaUIRE, Auct,oue.r.

BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE RESIDENCE ON TIE HEIGHTS
- OF Georgetown public aucon.On "Wednesday
April %, 10 O'Clock the shall
delightful residence and belonging Colonel
Roberts, United States
al the Of Eighth and High streets The buildings Of
handsome and well built containing with
Kitchen pantres, and carriage
house, wood she'd and other buildings all In excellent
condition..
This property has attached nearly three Of ground highly
ornamcnied weenced and perfect order choice
flowers and ornamental shubb adosn the place pro
sion inexhanb OF spring large cisssn
that fails, also found on the place.
Many handsome residences surround this property Its heau
location proximity the sf Washington and
cannot fail recommend u To persons desiring beautiful rural
residence Title indispuabIe.
Terms One fourth cash. residue three
twelve and eighteen months by deed
Of trust The premises. JAS. O. MCGUIRE,
April lid Auctioneer.
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The average price 1854 has been higher than IN lsA
the socaled famine year. The difference seems 70 DC 'ha
- ha ar the nnfortunaes had nothing to buy with, and
.ved This year those in want are comparatively rich,
and The prce rises until commands the necessary quantities
HAD either or both the United States and Russia sent forward
usaa supplies the prices would not have been so high but
still too high for prosperous business The agricultural inter
ests of England have obtained prices o
hon6 crops this year has, therefore, to them, been
one OF prosperity
The deliveries of wheat reported from the farmers, for
m months to March TO- and the imports of flour and wheat
in the same time, have been as follows
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New YoRK, April ls.--Cotton is unchanged. Flour Is
upward and rmgood Ohio, $40 1874 $40 SO; southern
Is hrmer $40 10 Sill. Wheat upward and firm Corn
Is tre easier but quotably lower Pork is upward
and triAe hgherod SIC 81 new, ST. IS slT ST.
Beef is upward and firm. Wbskey-ohio, IS cents.
BALTIMORE, April ls,-Flour is hrmsses Of 800 bbls.
Howard Sill. Wheat is higher, with upward
tendencysaes Of red at 81 go 81 TO- white 81 20
81 49, Corn is unchangeds Of white at 81 81 Oh
yellow, 81 90 81 o. The receipts of grain we're fair.
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In common with his friends, indulge In the
hope that his proposed partial relaxation from the duties and
responsibilities of official business may prove Of permanent
advantage and that he win return Washington in the full
enjoyment of his wonted vigorous health
The Rary-yord al Norfolk The Mediterranean Squad
ronCapain Breese the present eommandant Of the Nor
folk yard has been detached from his command, TO take
effect the 10th Of May and has received preparatory
ders for the command of the Mediterranean squadron
Commodore McKeover, lately in command Of the Brazil
squadron has been selected succeed Capt Breese the
Norfolk yard.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Applications
Caveats


The Secretary Of the Navy being somewhat debtaed by
his very violent attack of sickness has
found be relieved from his arduous duties for
a short time and with view relaxation leaves this morn
ing North Carolina by way Of Norfolk at which place he
viii spend day visit to the yard, where two Of
steam frigaes being built and other work Of
much public Importance is going
Notwithstanding his Illness he has not been idle. Since
the adjournment Of Congress he has prepared and issued the
several regulations necessary for carrying the provisions
Of the bill for the efficient discipline of the
the forms and Of conducting summary courts martial
and the rules for the granting the honorable discharges
referred to in the bill He has also arranged and put into
operation system for apprencng boys to the navy, and
has established the rules for carrying out We have been
redby informed that the Secretary has determined upon the
LIST Of June the time for the meeting Of the board Of
officers authorized by the act promote the efficiency of the
navy though the orders to the officers who compose
the board will not issue until the goth Of May, (by which
time he will have returned his post) that time it
will be more convenient to the department avail itself of
the services Of some who engaged other duty
Secretary Dobbns discharge Of the important public du
ties conded to him has been marked with energy decision
enlightened wisdom and an ndefatgaby Of purpose which
permitted rest, But the wellmerited encomums which
have been bestowed upon him by the press
try without distinction Of party have been purchased the
expense Of necessary reposo and ultimately Of health itself