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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02
Come out from among them !

The Norway Advertiser gives frst-rate
description of the know nothings, and some
very sensible advice to honest young men who
have been deceived into the cabal order, as
follows =
But who are large portion of these
know nothings! Look about ourscities and
our villages,-at the corners of our streets and
various places of resort, and you will see clubs
of these dandy young men, mere blacklegs, in
every direction. They never contributed 10
the amount of a potatoe to the general good,
or their own support,-they are mere consuni-
ers, furnishing no equivalent, but living upon
the earnings Of their fathers, or money flched
out of the people; these ,brainless, loafng
mlscreants, led off by miserable know moth
ing priesthood, would pass for reformers, and
talk about the danger of foreigners and catho-
lies, and about the glorious Maine law which
they regard much less than they do the Stops
which they guzzle at every corner. These are
the X. n. ninnies that express so much alarm
about foreigners, poor Irishmen and ignorant
catholics, and want Maine law for every
body but themselves. Such terrible wrongs
are not sufferable,-the country will be ruined
the United States constitution must be mod
flied or abandoned. And yet these dangerous
foreigners contribute largely to the wealth and
prosperity of the country. Why, a single
lrishman, who has ditched a meadow, or grad
ed a rod of railway, is worth TO the commu-
nifty a regiment of these dark lantern, better
born,' vampires,-and the meanest are not
halt as dangerous to the country. Let young
men, who are honest, but have been deceived
by these minons of demagogues or otherwise,
read, reflect, look out for the members of these
political cabals, and shun them as you would
a den of rattlesnakes or cave of thieves and
robbers. Look back to the old democratic
land marks of your fathers, and you will soon
learn your true position, condemn the wrong,
approve the right. and receive the confidence
and respect of the intelligent community"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02
The Republican" Rally !" Skeered r.

The Morrill, party are convinced that an et-
fort must be put forth TO save them. So they
have got out a notice for great Republican "
meeting at Portland on the l4th day of August.
On the lines of the railroads they are already
at work to coax and drive people to go by Of
fering to pay their expenses and furnish rail-
road tickets at half price. The call for the
meeting says nothing of the Maine Id,c,. oh,
no il will not do TO touch that-like hot
cake it is little too hot 10 hold The hor-
rors of Nebraska are dwelt upon and Rugged
as though it was something more than a dead
carcass.
The state election, says the Bangor Journal,
is proposed to be canvassed by the republican
state committee without any reference to state
issues, but upon those which have no immedi-
ate relevancy this gear! The whole matter of
state politics, in state election is lodged
given the go-by-ignored
The list of speakers which is displayed is
very attractive one, resembling the formidable
show-bills of Caravan and Circus, such as
may be seen at our hotels at the present time.
From New York two names are announced.
B. F. Butler and John A. Dix. The latter
has been absent in Europe over year, and is
firm supporter of the present national ad-
ministraiion. Truman Smith is not of Con-
necticut, but has retired from politics and is
now engaged in law business in New York
~ al ~ Of ,ba
others announced, will have no intimation of
the fact that they are to be hitched on for bob
10 Arson P. Morrill's kite, unless they hap
pen to meet with paper which thus parades
their names after the style of Snowman.
Very few of the speakers announced will be
present, but Elder Peck, Elder Stevens and
other satellites of the present dynasty IN
Ger which the state suffers and is further
threatened, will probably be there, unless kept
back by the more judicious players of the
game.
This call, on the face of it, bears the marks
of desperation. 1t appeals TO issues upon
which, when directly and properly before the
people OF the State they will be found almost
unanimous, and whose opponents will be too
Insignificant 10 count. 1t passes in silence the
ONLY ISSUES NOW BEFORE THE
PEOPLE OF MAINE-those issues touch
ing state affairs. Let the people not be blind
ed by the smoke under which Fusionism seeks
to carry on its scheme of plunder-let them
not be misled by the inopportune cry of Ne
braska to suffer the domain OF our state to be
swallowed by the capacious maws of BUSl-
NESS POLITICIANS, and by the hoarse
shrieks of Freedom and Humanity deluded
to suffer themselves to be bound hand and foot
put under tuielage and stripped of personal
liberty at the hands of relentless fanaticism
This year the issue is ANSON p. NOR
RlLL'S ADMINISTRATION, & WHAT
HAS COME, AND WHAT IS TO BE
FEARED FROM 1T.
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A Presiding Elder in the Field.

Rev. d. B. Randall. of Wayne, Methodist
preacher, is Presiding Elder of the Readfeld
district. The churches under his care include
those of Augusta, Hallowell and Winthrop.
He is also member OF the dark lantern order
of know nothings, and an unmitigated Morrill,
politician. 1t appears from the following,
which we copy from the Somerset Spectator,
that he considers electioneering for Morrill, a
part of his Sabbath duties as Presiding Elder !:
The first stump speech | have heard this
season, was last Sabbath afternoon, by the
Rev. d. B. Randall He called it lecture
on temperance and freedom-but it was really
s stump speech, in favor of Arson P. Morrill,
for Governor. He said the democratic party
and the whig party had resolved against this
Maine law. That Judge Wells made a
speech at Alfred, on the 4th of July, and a
TREND had sent him report of it, some de-
,acned sentences of which he read, to show
MS position on the Maine law. He said that
ne attended the celebration at South Paris. on
The fourth, and saw no one drunk-but that al
celeaFation three miles from there, he pre-
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Der Of the Legislature and on the judiciary
committee to which that portion of the Gov
ernor's message was referred. He made a
report favorable to the suggestion Of the Gov
ernor, commencing thus -" The committee
on the judiciary TO whom was referred the Pc
titions Of numerous citizens of our state pray
ing for the establishment of Reform School, !"
and with no allusion to the Governors recon-
mendation. To say nothing Of this want of
courtesy usual towards the Executive when
recommending measure, it is a fact that not
petition for The Object had been roceired from
The citisens Here was specimen OF Henry
Carter's aGtire bitterness.
Soon after the passage Of the resolves, Jar
ter was whining about the Executive, for ap-
pointment as one of the commissioners provid-
ed for in the resolve, TO carry the object into
effect He claims that he had taken great in
terest in the subject, and advocated it In his
paper. Notwithstanding the disrespect win
which he had been treated by the man. eoV'
Hubbard generously placed him on inc com
mission, and the state paid him for standing,
with his hands in his breeches pocket ana
looking on. 50 ,O36, 81. He also received Tor
ssrv;ces in repairs on the Insane Hospital
s,ooLm,kinr over $500 which flowed into
his pocket through the magnanmity of Gov.
Hubbard. We suppose it is from recollec-
ton of these farors that he calls Gov. II. g a
fine old blunderer." Very fine for Henry
Carter, truly!
1t is common remark that there are men
who can never appreciate kindness. Give
them kick, and you will experience little
trouble from them. Henry Carter is man of
that sort He can recoIlect kick-a kind
ness, never. We confess it was blunder of
Gov ii. that he did not confer the kick in
stead of the kindness. He takes every occa-
sion in his paper to insult and abuse him, ad-
hitting that Gov. H. can be insulted and
abused from such a source. We have our
doubts on that point. In 1858, he charged
him with dishonesty. yes, Gov. Hubbard with
dishonesty, man who never was guilty of
dishonest act, in the sale of public lands; and
wi en- he was made acquainted with the fact
that whatever of wrong was committed in
those sales attached to the land agent, Arson
p. Morrill,, who acted in the case contrary to
Gov Hubbard's instructions, he not only re-
fused 10 correct his error. to apply to the Of
fence no milder term, but proceeds on in his
vituperation and insults. And the extract at
the head of this article is the latest attempt 10
show off his heartless, blackguard Instincts
We appeal to the PEOPLE of Maine whether
the fangless sting of such viper can affect
the reputation of JOHN HuBBARD!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

VOLCANIC PHENoMENoN-On the 10Th inst,
as the steamer Tishomingo was winding her
way up the Ohio river, the officers and pas
sengers on board Of her beheld remarkable
npheaving of waters in the centre Of the
stream. When about seventy-6ve miles be-
low Louisville, they beheld a dense body of
mud and water, some thirty or forty feet In
diameter, thrown up, somewhat after the man
ner of fountain, to height of fifteen feet
1t rose and sank several times, and the last
time, when the boat was nearly opposite it,
threw forth large volume Of black slime and
froth, which spread widely over the surface of
the river. The weather at the time was clear
and calm, and nothing unusual was perceived
upon the shore. Some of the Ohio papers are
filed with speculations as TO the causes of
this singular phenomenon, and express fears
lest 6 volcano should arise in the middle Of
the Ohio, and vomit forth fame and lava from
the bowels of the earth ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

1t is significant fact that the probibitory
liquor laws of the several states are consist
emily and persistently opposed by the leading
democratic journals Of the country. The
Washington Union takes decided ground
against Prohibition, using the following lan-
guage Drunkenness is not only an evil. but
it is viewed by the law as a crime, with the
necessary Statutes in every state for its proper
punishment. It is desirable for the good and
well being of society that the crime of drunk
enness, as well as any other crime, should be,
il possible, totally suppressed; but we mis-
take the temper, feelings and principles of a
vast majority OF our citizens, if they sanction
the passage of law felt to be oppressive,
known to be unconstitutional, and which
strikes at once at the rights of property, the
freedom of trade, and the liberty of individual
action. The temperance cause will always
receive the countenance and support of good
men, as long as the original objects of the
original movement are kept steadily in view !;
but when il is used as cloak to further the
selfish, grasping ends of srawling demagogues
and oficesseeking politicians, it will arouse,
as it has aroused, that suspicion in the public
mind which generally results in successful
opposition.
1t is deen'v to be regretted that great NOR
al reform temperance Should be drawn
into party politics, but the responsibility is
with those who have invoked the power of
the ballot box to cure an evil that cannot be
cured by legal measures.
Questions of this kind should never be set
tied by Legislation. Indeed, it has always
been cardinal democratic doctrine that there
is too much legislation, and that there are bu,
few subjects upon which it would not be inf
nitely wiser policy never to enact any law
Let Legislation be confined strictly TO these
few particulars which, in government of del
egated powers, come strictly within the scope
of indispensable enac.ments. Letthere be leg
islation 10 impose necessary taxation for the
support of the government, and for the appll
cation and distribution OF that tax. Let there
be Legislation for the punishment of crime, but
let there be no Legislation beyond what is
strictly required of a delegated power, seeking
to perform the will of the people, which will
is always to be subordinate TO those sacred
rights and privileges which it has voluntarily
guaranteed to the majority.-Bu6aio Republic.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

THE X. n. PARTY-The Pennsylvania
speaks of the X n. Party and its fallen con-
ditions in that state -
g All of our readers will remember3how
know nothingism sprang into existence, and
how, like some wild phantasy, its marvellous
wonders penetrated the most obscure settle
mcnts in the west, and the bustling communi-
ties oi the east. The know nothing organiza-
lion has now become imbeciie, and its impo-
tent body is fit only now with rusty armer,
to hang up until the wars new FURNISH them
again
After the whirlwind had passed and quiet
had settled over the land, when from almost
every quarter we observed the reaction that
had taken place, it gave us much pleasure
The manner in which the counties of our own
commonwealth have stood by their ancient
tenets, and in each county convocation, strong
and decided disapproval of the order is ap-
parent. We find every village meeting in the
interior, and county gatherings in all quarters,
express their decided disapproval of all con-
nected with the party. Strong resolutions
have everywhere been passed denunciatory of
every one who is any way suspected with be-
ing connected with its poison, and the demo-
cratic party will emerge from the fire so lem
pered, as TO resist the storms of years TO
come.
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sumed some two or three must have taken a
little, for he smeIt their breath.
Now, ask any candid man, if political
speech, address, or lecture. or anything else
you choose 10 call il, Of that character, is prop
err to be delivered on the Sabbath
Is spending the Sabbath in such manner,
keeping ii holy, DR.. Maryland says: |" The
law of the Sabbath torbids all labor Of body
or mind, of which the iMMEDIArE object IS not
the worship of God, or our own religious I'M
provement.'' He also says /" The desecra-
ton of the Sabbath is one Of those evident IN
dications Of that criminal recklessness-'has
insane love Of pleasure, and that subsection to
the government of appetite and passion, which
fore6odes that the beginning of the end of
social happiness, and of true national prosper
ity, has arrived.
Sin. this sei-styled republican party, pro-
Tossing such great regard Tor the morals of the
community, hesitate not TO desecrate the Sab
bath to the basest of purposes. And professed
ministers of the Gospel, holding high stations
in the church, are the first to set the example.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02
They VIII"

The Norway Advertiser puts the following
close questions TO such democrats Of Oxford
county as have been deceived into support Of
the republican party
Will not the honest masses admit that all
they have gained BY acting with the fusion
dynasty is 70 aid those renegades and desert
ers, while they themselves have gained moth
ing. Does not this account for the fact that
'ae bogus republican party is more corrunt
'nan any other party that ever dispraced tbo
country. Can they show wherein they have
been In the least profited by their change -
DO they feel as eontented and happy in their
present associations as when they acted with
the democratic party and had the good will
and confidence Of the peoplet We think not
Why then viii they not have sufficient mora
courage to abandon wrong position and re-
turn to the right, THEY WILL.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

YOU'VE BoNApARTE IN THE CRIMEA.-Mrs.
LIE Vert, of Mobile, writing from Paris, thus
speaks OF young Bonaparte, late of Baltimore !:
Tell Nj. that his friend, jerome Bona
parte, has greatly distinguished himself, and
has done great honor to his West Point train
ing. He is the aid of one Of the generals, and
is the medium of communication between the
French and English, as he speaks the two Ian
guages equally well. He is always in the
midst of the battle, and has had two horses
shot under him, but as yet has escaped a
wound. The Emperor is proud Of him, and
the French soldiers call him the brave Amer
lean Bonaparte.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02
Ex-Gov. Hubbard's Letter.

We publish in our paper this week the ex-
cellent letter of Ex-Governor Hubbard TO the
Searsport Convention. While it breathes the
true spirit of patriotism and love of the Union
for the sake of the perpetuity and prosperity of
the Union, it also completely rcfrtes the SLAM
derous statements of the Morrill, press in rela-
ton TO his position on the temperance question.
Gov Hubbard has always entertained the same
opinion on the question of prohibitory law
that such law is proper and necessary, but
that it should be made eonformable to consti.
tional rights and mans privileges citizen
under republican government. This is what
against the fanaticism and thirst for arbitrary
power of the present Morrill, dynasty. In this
contest for constitutional rights and privileges,
Gov. Hubbard is heart and soul with the de-
mocracy. He sees through the himsy, hypo-
critical gauze of the new-fangled republican"
party-that temperance with them is to be used
like the Pharisees' prayer, at the corners of the
streets. for effect, while within their party
folds lie all sorts of political rottenness and cor
ruption. Then. democrats, to the work of re-
generating the State. The old leaders of the
old victorious democratic party are getting their
zeal kindled anew as the contest approaches.
Let the younger soldiers in the cause emulate
their example, and with the might of right and
the prestige of such man in the ranks as JOHN
HUBBARD, victory is certain!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02
Who is Judge WelIs2

The Belfast Free Press answers the question
as follows -
He is man who in singleness Of character,
and uprishtness oflife has no superior. 10 de-
sotion to principle and firmness Of purpose he
has shown himself the true friend of democra-
cy. Alike unmoved BY corruption and terror,
he pursues his career with the calmness Of
conscious integrity, determined to use his infiu-
ence to preserve the purity of the government,
and maintain the principles of jefferson and
Jackson. Against the venomous shafts of the
enemy, he is mpregnable.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

The VERMONT GoLD DIGGiNGs.-A cores
pondent of the Bratleboro' (Vl.) Republican
states that the gold disgings in Bridgewaier
are nearly deserted. There remain only few
persevering laborers, who claim 10 procure
from two 10 three dollars worth of gold day.
In Plymouth, upon one stream a considerable
amount Of money has been expended in prepar-
atoms for gold washing, but the treasure exists
in such small quantities that it is not worth
the labor of collecting.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

~ Speaking Of the late verdict of the cor
oner's jury, the Brunswick Telegraph INDUCES
in the-fOllowing remarks "Oue recommen-
dstion Of this inquest we fully concur in, and
that is, that the case be submitted 10 the grand
jury. As the case now stands, Mayor Dow is
charged by the Coroner's jury with a felony.
and the best way of answering and forever 81
lencing this accusation is by trial before the
proper legal tribunal. The grand jury is
made up of "good men and true'' from the
different towns in the county, and they are
quite as likely 10 weigh carefully and Judge
correctly Of the facts, as any jury composed
entirely of men residing in Portland, and whose
feelings and sympathies are very likely 10 be
for or against the accused. Should the grand
jury find bill against Mayor Dow, the case
then goes in due form to the traverse jury, and
their verdict will be final and conclusive. We
do not claim for the verdict of jury infallibl-
lily, for we can recall some very strange
verdicis in both civil aud criminal cases. but
trial BY jury has ever been considered sacred.
and il is perhaps the most satisfactory manner
Of investigating any such subject, and in the
case alluded 10 will have more weight than the
most careful investigations of any committee,
however able or honest.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

WELL SAID. The famous George D. Prem
tice, editor of the Louisville (Ky.) Journal,
has been very jealous champion of know
nothingism from the start. But he seems to
have become utterly disguised with the mis-
cradle faction, and in late number of his pa
per he tells some plain truth in regard to this
ssorder." His course is an indication that the
wretched humbug is going down. He says !;
+" We have never attended single council
meeting, but the few weeks since Our connec-
ton with the order has convinced us that no
man who has any self respect or independence
can belong to il twelve months without sacri-
fcing both. 1t contains features which soon
err or later must cause every one who has a
particle of manliness in his composition, TO re-
volt at the organization and leave it with disa
gust. 1t is an organization which may suit
INSCRIPTIONS politicians TO use for their own
selfish purposes, but it will drive from it all
good men, and will iufallibly fall from its own
weakness
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

QF These is considerable sickness on the
Mississippi river boats at the present lime, and
there is usually but litlle ceremony at the fn-
nerals. A recent case is mentioned where a
deck hand died, aud his body being boxed up
and left just at sundown at a wood yard, tie
proprietor Of which promised to give il burial
the next morning some negroes were sent 10
bury the box, and they were badly frightened
by the man in the box kicking j. to pieces ard
asking for his breakfast.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

PROBABLE Loss OF LIFE.-Last Thursday
forenoon, the 10Th, two young men Of Camden,
David Flye and Chas. Anderson, left the har-
Dor in sail boat for Matinicus Island. They
were last seen by some fishermen when about
a mile from the island. Soon after there was
sharp squall and they were lost sight of,
since which there have been no tidings of
them, Mr.. Flye had wife and child on the
island. His companion was unmarried.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED BY THE CouRr
OF CLAIMs.-The Judges ofthe Court Of Claims
have appointed Commissioners in the several
States to take dispositions &C., and we give the
names and residences of those in Maine.
John w. Dana, Portland.
Jas. O'Donnell, do.
Charles S. Davies, do.
Jas. T. McCobb, do.
Daniel Williams, Augusta.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-08-02

Ex-Gov. HUBRARD.-This fine old blunder-
er wrote long letter To the managers of the
Searsport meeting. Windy as usual. In the
following paragraph, we presume the Govern
OF alludes to a remark in the Advertiser =
have been charged by one high function
airy of the present dynasty in his editorial ca
pacity, with swallowing my own words.
shall not copy that gentleman for consistency
or truthfulness.'
Ii he will copy any other g gentleman" 1t
will suit our wishes just as well.-Portldnd
Advertiser.
If Gov Hubbard was ever guilty Of commit
ting bIunder it was in dispensing favors to
Henry Carter, editor OF the Portland Adver-
User He appointed him to an Office BY which
Carter received over S25O0 from the state
And the above extract, which is in Carter's
usual blackguard style, shows too that Gov.
Hubbard committed mistake, at least. in
calling him SO gentleman He has NOT the
heart or the conscience 10 appreciate a favor.
To exhibit the malignity of the man, and the
entire groundlessness for it, admitting the ex-
istence of soul, let US see what Gov. Hpbh.ra
has done for him. In his message to The
Legislature in 1850, a Reform School for IN.
venile offenders was for the first time recon.
mended. The subject had never before been
sgitated in or out Of the Legislature Gov. Ii
had become convinced that such an institution
was needed in the state, from the evil conse
qnences resulting from the association Of juve
nile offenders with hardened criminals in the
state prison, and which he witnessed on
visit 10 the prison Henry Carter was mem