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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

Costly LloUoR-ExrENsIyE OPERATIONS
OF MARSHAL WEAvER.-The following return
on warrant, made by Marshal Weaver, ex>
hibits the extensive operations Of that functions
AIRY and the great service he renders our citi-
zens for the amount he costs them
ny" have taken suitable assistance and search.
ed the within named premises, and found the
following packages, viz: sssf.~s-t Ia
One half pint bottle containing one half pint
Of champagne one half pint bottle containing
one table spoon full Of brandy, all of which is
spiri,uous and intoxicating, and conveyed it TO
a place Of safety. -. 1921 .---. l-- .--- NJ
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

We perceive that call has beSn issued by
the Wing State Committee for a Convention
to be held in Portland on the 28th inst, to
nominate a candidate for Governor. So it
seems our old enemy is not yet dead, but ex-
bibits signs Of life. Well, if anything could
infuse breath into the body, we should suppose
the last grand acts of the fusion leaders would
cause spasmodic effort to arise. Their po-
stion has been indeed humiliating, betrayed as
they have been by Carter & Co. We could
hardly believe that the old wing leaders who
once made respectable show of nationality,
would be willing long TO follow in the wake
Of such guidance as Peck, Dow, Wiley and
their satellites. And it is really amusing to
see the Advertiser, Kennebec Journal, and the
smaller fry pitch into the Committee which
they selected at their last Convention.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21
City Government,

In the Common Council on Wednesday even
ing, Mr.. Hayden presented an order instructing
the committee on ordinances to report by or
dinance, or otherwise, upon the subject of
building sidewalks, whether of brick, stone or
wood, before stores, &c. Passed both boards
Mr.. Upton presented an order, directing the
papers referring to the purchase Of the Saga
dahoc ferry to be taken from the files of last
year and referred to the committee on laying
out new streets and assessing damages there
on, which passed both boards. .a4d iaa-
Mr.. Upton also presented the following =
"Drdered, that the Joint Standing Committee
on Ordinance be directed to prepare and re-
port at the next meeting of the City Council
an ordinances establishing system of ae-
countability in the expenditures of the City :
better defining the character of the particular
account of the receipts and expenditures re-
quired 10 be annually
published for the information OF the people. :"
Passed both boards m @ ad.
An order came from the Aldermen requir-
ing further laying of main gas pipe to be done
at the side instead of the middle of the stree.
as heretofore practised. Passed.
The Order providing for the purchase of a
city clock, came back from the Aldermen, am
ended in such manner as TO appropriate $500
for the purpose. Rules suspended and passed
to be engrossed unanimously. .-st
An Order offered by Mr.. Hayden, was then
passed, setting the date Of the next regular
meeting of the City Government at the 9th of
July. Adjourned.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

TIE PURCHASE OF CUBA.-'rhe Washington
Union denies that Mr.. Soule was authorised to
make an offer for the-purchase of Cuba, but af-
firms tina, he was empowered 10 recommend the
Spanish government to acknowledge the ipde-
pendence Of Cuba, on the property holders Of
the island paying into the treasury of Spain a
fair equivalent for the pecnniary sacrifice the
mother country would make.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

ATTEMPTED SuIcIDE.-A young man by tho
name Of Emery West, came from Boston in the
evening train on Saturday last, and put up at
Mr.. Browns boarding house on Plumb Street.
Sunday morning he left his room and went to
the wharf and jumped overheard. lie swan
some distance from the shore, and was rescued
by Mr.. Rowe, and taken in charge 10 be kept
until his friends can come for him. 4shss
On the table in his room was found two pis-
tolls loaded with slugs, and caps on. He says
he belongs in Richmond in This State.-Ar-
fia f4ttNl4 N4N3 Ha. fNtM aa'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

LAUNCHED, in Richmond, on Saturday Last,
from the ways OF t. ]. Southland, ESQ.,, fRei
ship Of 1000 tons, named Washington Libbey,
She is owned by Washington Libbey, T. j.
Southland and others, and is to be commanded
by Capt. John Bishop. e-.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

500 PRIZE RABY.-The following is de-
scription of the successful competitor at Bar
NUNS great National Baby Show = .f
g Charles Orlando Scott, born in New York,
and now in the fourth year Of his age, is the
fortunate competitor for the prize. He is a
beautiful child, with dark lustrous eyes, which
are large and expressive regular features re-
markable for the soft harmony Of their outline,
and a form the very perfection Of infantile
grace. His hair, which is Of light color,
curIs naturally over broad and well develop
ed forehead f11.lai7 -rr y
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

FLooD AT THE WKsr.-The Cleveland Her
aid of the 18th inst. gives accounts Of disastrous
floods in that section, caused by the recent
heavy rains. In Lorraine county, on the two
branches Of the Black river, the damage ha,
been serious, several saw mills and factories
having been swept away, and the crops much
injured by washing Of the earth.
The Wheeling Gazette Of the 10Th inst, says
that great damage had been done by the sud
don rise of the Allegheny river, large quan,i
ties Of lumber in RATS having been washed
away, The Gazette says that the lumbsrmen
will have good reason TO remember the Spring
Of 1855, as such destruction as has been wit
messed this year is unprecedented.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

The BABY Snow, at Barnum's, was visited
on Tuesday (,he first dav) by 1857 on
Wednesday, by 1890. on Thursday by IA, 1868
and on Friday (ihe last day. BY 16,745. Ard
on Saturday, though none but the prize babies
on exhibition, $3.50 visitors were present at
the Museum. The aggregate receipts of The
FIVE days named Amounted 10 ST., 1894.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

MAcKEREL FIsHERMEN.-T The schooner Lead
err arrived al Newburyport on Saturday. The
Herald says that this is the frs, of the fishing
vessels arrived from the Southern coast. The
fleet as doing fair business. The Leader
packed out l04 bbls. Mackersl are at this
time reported dull, only Sc per Dbl. being Of
fered for the catch.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

LAUNCH OF THE STEAM FRIcATE MERRI-
MAcK.-The steam frigaie Merrmack was sue
cessfully launched at the Charlestown Navy
Yard on Thursday in the presence Of large
concourse of people. She is $500 tons carpen-
ter's measurement, and about 1000 tons capac-
ity, and is the first of the six steam frigates or
dered by the last Congress- 90
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Amount,
pHrr,p ws.vrr Marshal Of Bangor y

PHILiP WEAVER, Marshal Of Bangor"
1t appears by this return that Philip Weaver
fund a half pint bottle full Of champagne!
Who ever heard Of champagne being put up in
half pint bottles 1t further appears that the
said Philip found one spoon full Of brandy,
g all of which he conveyed 10 place Of safe
iy!" For this wonderful feat he charges on
ly $4,l7. asr bal
Are there any among the intelligent portion
Of our citizens, so besoited BY prejudice, as not
TO see in the footing Of the above bill, the whole
head and front Of the Marshal's zeal IN me en-
forcement of the Maine Law !-JoWR1. sar
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

LOOK o. THIS pIcTuRE.-All the principles
of the wing party are found and cherished and
acted upon by the republican party.-bdngoT
Daily Wing. afu sf6 IVY as A.i
AND THEN ON THIs.-That the republican
party is hostile 10 The principles and Peilcly q
The old federal (wlig) party win wnscn no
democratic party now seeks 10 any nseif' neeos
no proof.-Bangor Jefrsen'dnso g lasn2ss q
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

Tom THuMB.-The New York Post contra
diets by authority the story that the distin-
gnished Mr.. Tom Themb is married, and says
that the Miss Vintou 10 whom rumor had as
signed the unspeakable felicity Of union with
the liuIe man, has merely been engaged 10 take
charge Of bin, and attend TO bis wardrobe.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

R We learn that the contributions of the
Winter Street Congregational Society for
benevolent objects during the past year, have
amounted to $780,, co. This amount is ex-
elusive of several donations in aid of Bowdoin
College, si
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BENZ. F. BUXTON, Secretary.
RICHMOND.

AT meeting Of the Democrats Of Rich
mond, held on Saturday evening, 10th inst,
b. F. TaIlman was chosen Chairman, and
Lemuel Brown, Secretary. y. Els ..t-s
John B. Stuart, jefferson Hathorn and John
A. Perkins, were chosen delegates to the
State Convention.
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For the Eastern 1'imes.
To Jane.
BIT L. u.

think Of thee, dear Jamie
In the morning all SO brightJ
When the sun shines DER the distant hills,
This world Of ours to light.
At evening too think Of thee,
When the stars are out on high;
When the summer breeze floats gently on,
Or the wintry winds go by.
In summer or in winter, gSHWN
1t matters not to me, '-s.-
For am ever thinking
A thinking Jane, Of thee.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

? A number OF men assembled at the store
Of Mr.. Plumer, in the town of Reed, formerly
Pairicktown Plantation, on one day week be-
fore last, and during the evening quarrel
arose between Plumer and man named Peas
ly. The latter threw the former down and
jumped upon him, njuring him SO badly that
he died few days afterwards.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

81 The democracy Of Greene had their eau
Gus on Saturday, the 9th inst, and chose
Z-otes Addition and Harrison Rsse, delegates
10 attend The democratic convention at Angus
Ia, the 2I.i
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

None but ,chite citizens can vote 10 Connecti-
cut. The Legislature oftha, State recently re-
iec,ed proposition to amend the constitution
and to allow negroes the right Of suffrage
The Legislature is Know Nothing free soil. =
The members are very anxious about The rights
Of negroes at distance but are regardless OF
those, who are their neighbors. Nashua Ga-
zefte. tH -. siiii ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

SCARCITY OF SALT AT CADlz.-By advices
from Cadiz to May Path, we learn the price OF
salt has ADVANCED from three dollars per last
TO ten dollars. fifAy and eleven dollars, This il
owing to the extraordinary large quantity in.
ported into the U hted States last year. added
to the unusually large exports for European
narfz l.-.f Nv - ------ NJ -t---- L.-..-.---
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e The late copious rains have given a
good start to the grass in this region, and indi
cations are that larger crop Of hay than usual
will be gathered this year.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

SwEDENBoRGIAN NATIONAL CoNvENrIoN.-
This Convention will be held at the Sweden
borgian church, in Boston, on the 9th, conlin-
uins in session until the following Sabbath.
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Democratic Caucuses.
new depoi
BATH.


The Democrats Of this city, pursuant to
call issued by the City Committee, met At the
Common Council room on Friday evening, the
18th inst. The meeting was called TO order
by Jas. III. Nichols, Esq. I'll. Owea, Esq,
was chosen Chairman, and F. d. Sewall, Sec
rotary.
On motion, Jas. H. Nichols, H. TaIlman,
]. w. Frye, d. Kelley, John c. Lowell, w.
v. Moses, and 5. l.. Allen were chosen. a
committee to report TO the caucus the names
of seven persons for delegates to the State
Convention, 10 be held at Augusta on the 2Ist
instant.
The committee subsequently reported the
names of the following persons who were
elected: Thos. D. Robinson, IL. Tallman,
III. w. Owen, ]. T. Gilman, Edwin Noyes,
John c. Lowell, F. ID. Sewall.
On motion, twelve supernumerarles were
chosen as follows ID. Kelley, Arthur
Brown. e. N. Bodfsh, Geo. E. Newman, d.
Gilman, VIM v. Moses, 5. l.. Allen. f. F.
Penny, Jas. w. Frye, Jos. G. Snow, H. Tur-
ner and j. III. Nichols. fs~
Voted, That the nominating committee re-
port a. the next caucus City Committee for
the ensuing year, TO consist of seven, one to
be selected from each ward.
t IL. w. OWEN, Chairman.
FRED. d. SRwALL, Secretary. oir,r
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= S. & K R. r. The cars are now rua-
ming regularly on this road between Augusta
and kendall's Mills. The road has undergone
thorough repair, and is said to be in excellent
order f"r ..tH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

II The bill of the Portland military COM
panies needlessly called out by Neal Dow to
preserve order'' is $l,9ll,25, which the
people of the State have got to pay. 's
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

DROWNED Richard F. Curtis, aged nine
years, son of Richard Curtis, was drowned on
Wednesday last, by falling from Berry &
Richardson's wharf. The body was recov-
cred in about an hour H a.ai
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

81 Jacob Smith, Esq, has been re-appoint-
ed by Gov. Morrill,, judge of the Municipal
Court in this city.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

81 The City Grays, visited Freeport on
Monday, and went to the theatre on their re-
turn, in the evening. They numbered forty
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

FALLING OFF.-Statistics show that shere is
a decrease Of over one-half in the number Of
emigranis landed at New York this year.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

C The UniversaIisi State Convention,
will be held on The 26,h, eth and 2s,h in
siants, al Saco.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

O. G. w. Chase of the Musical Advert
ser,has purchased an in,eres, in the Brunswick
Telegraph, and will hereafter become It's edit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

81 A letter written by Neal Dow against
the militia system, and contending that there
was no necessity for military companies, was
read before a committee Of the Massachusetts
Legislature last winter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

The Newburyport Herald, wing paper,
says the know nothings may ".go TO the peo-
pie upon such issues as they have made up in
the northern states, and Gen. Pierce, if he
was a candidate, could tomorrow be elected
by as large majority as he had in 1852. -
To this the Boston Post adds that his MAORI
ty in sc will be large enough, let the know
nothings go to the people" upon whatever
they please
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

LAuNcH.-We learn that the fine ship
building in the yard Of james NJ. Densmore,
at Hospital Point, will be launched-this week
at high water, Saturday morning..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

MONEY PLENTY.-The New York Post OF
Saturday evening says -
The market shows great glut Of money.
Unemployed capital is increasing with The at
tendant loss of interest, though its owners are
ready to loan it at i've per cent on call, but
without avail. Money rates consequently have
downward tendency.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21
TOPSHAM.

Al meeting Of the Democrats of Tops1
ham, held the 10th inst, Hon. Geo. ROGERS,
and lewis nj. 'rk, ESQ, were chosen dele
gates 10 attend the State Convention. M
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

Arrangements have been made with the X.
aud 2. Railroad Company, so that delegates
to the Convention at Augusta may return the.
same day. leaving Augusta at 5 o'clock, p
NJ
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

Our neigh6ors of Wiscasset and Newcastle
are looking quite thrifty, as we observed dur
ing flying visit that way last week. We no
ticed several ships nearly ready for launching,
and general activity seemed to pervade all
classes, notwithstanding the hard times and
the stringency of the money market.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

At the Methodist Episcopal Conference held
at Bangor during the last week, the following
appointments were made for the Rockland
District: m w
GEORGE PRArr, Presiding Elder.
Rockland, A. Church; Thomaston, w. T.
Jewell; Camden, Sullivan Bray; Rockport,
to be supplied Washington and Windsor, l..
G. Dunn; Vassalboro', C. Phenix Union,
S. H. Beaie; Searsmont, &c., N. Webb
Knox, d. B Slinchfeld; Unity, j. |. Brown
East Vassalboro', o. F. Jenkins; Winslow
and Clinton, D. Staples Pittston and Chelsea,
HI. L. Bray East Pittston, A. R. LuRt
Dresden, d. Clark; Woolwich, G. u. Strout
Westport, to be supplied Georgetown, B. F
Sprague Arrowsic, w. H. Crawford Wis
easset, Charles F. Upper Boothbay, Rufus
Day; Southport, J.. Hartman Newcastle
and Bremen, two to be supplied. Damariscot.
ia, H. C. Tilson Bristol, T. P. Adams, e.
G.. W inslow Waldoboro', B. B. Byrne
Friendship, S. F. Strout; Vinalhaven. to be
supplied. @
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ScANDALoUs PARTIzANsHIP.-The Portland
Advertiser, which is edited by Judge Carter,
says:
"A gentleman yesterday was heard lament
ing the injury TO Mr.. Poor's hat. II was a
pity" he said, 'thai the ball went 50 high as
TO spoil good hat. -
10 o,he. words Judge Carter is sorry that tbs
ball which penetrated Mr.. Poor's hat had not
penetrated his head Judge G. must be in
beautiful frame Of mind for administering JUS
iice. He is sort of Judge Jeffries in small
way. His judgments as judge follows the bent
of his editorials-snd thse last are Of the most
one-sided, perverted, violent and ultra partizan
character. The people Of Portland have reas-
on to exclaim. from such Judges, Good Lord
deliver US Age. tas
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

The anniversary OF the battle Of Bunker
Hill was celebrated in Charlestown Mass,
on Monday.
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An Inside View of Maine Know
Fl ttff Nothinpism. .

A correspondent Of the Boston Mail, writing
from Portland. under date Of May 3Oth, after
impuiing The Know Nothing defeat in Virginia
10 The election of Wilson and the abolitionizinc
of the order in New England, goes on 10 say.
"That defeat, it is feared by manv. will
crush out dHh0pe of success bythe Auae,-;can mr.
ty at The merit Presidential election. Il cann,,
be disguised that i0e hare lost The con tidenoe III
DOR Southern allies, aud that disuni0n is alrsad,
rife, both North and South Here, in Maine:
the American party were about to rally, as
one man, for the election of Governor this fall;
ont our defeat as party in Virginia, has
proved, and will continue to prove, highly DIS
GsfrOus IN our State election merit faH The
Convention now in session at Bangor, TO nom
mate Governor, has been sGdlv impressed
with the result of the Virginia election, and
nearly one third of the members are fearful
that Maine will follow in the wake Of Virginia.
and " EPhraim ,CiH te Joined 10 his idols once
more" [Good ~
Gov. Morrllswho could not have been the
highest candidate last fall, uithoui The united
Know Nothing vote, has given himself IN To
The abohfionists and disconnected tchiss-refn-
sing TO reD'oUe the Office holders, Of his prede
cessor Crosby, (pro-slavery wings for the mos,
part,) and the consequence is no member of The
American party can get an office from him.
He is in action a literal KnolD Nothing Gov
ernor, but not in practice; hence he is now an
der the ban, and a NEW MAN will be put liz
nomination. Better ten thousand votes, with .
good and reliable exponent OF our principles,
than forty thousand, with one who g keeps tho
WORD OF PROMISE TO THE EAR, BUT BREAKs III
TO THE HOPE" This is the current language
In political circles. Good again n
Unless we withdraw al once from the fuf.
dance Of The Gb0litionist, td,latical temperance,
Maine law er-ofice holders, and come out as ma
tional men, on national grounds, farewell 10
Know Nothing trinmphs in the future It's all
CANNON to dream of success. Two-thirds Of
The members of the order in Maine have identi-
fled themselves with a stringent liquor lao,
approved by Gov. Morrill, the middle Of LAST
March and this of itself, will operate 70 DE-
STROY them, as the democratic press takes
opposite ground. tn
For the sake Of the loaves and fishes, little
fishes, and little Offices in town and state, the
great National principles of the Order have
been srinked out of sight. Hence if the Order
can ever succeed in Presidential election, il
must turn over new leaf and be consistent
tcith its professions" [Hurrah for Morriism Il
The views rs the Mail referred to in the fore
going, are, that the $ American National Par
~, in order To triumph in The ncxt Presidential
campaign, must eschew and spurn Massachu-
selts aboliiionism, and nnfurl The Know Moth
ing standard with ne,u and true American men,
nelO measures, and take National ground on the
great political agi,atons Of The day"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21

q The Boston Courier remarks upon the
Portland Advertiser, the organ of Neal Dow,
as follows - 1st ai3
"The Portland Advertiser, the organ of
Mayor Dow, gives different color to the pro-
ceedings Of The meeting, but the paragraphs
with which that paper of yesterday morning is
filled, speak of this most unhappy collision
with such heartless, sickening fiippancy,
that we turn from them in disgust. The fol-
lowing is one of many similar paragraphs
which this paper contains. 1t alludes to the
narrow escape Of John A. Poor, Esq, editor
of the State of Maine -
WHAT Pity A gentleman yesterday
was heard lamenting the injury 10 Mr.. Poor's
haiti was pity he said, that the ball
went so high as TO spoil good hat !"
A paper which would seize upon such re-
mark as the above, and transfer it to its col
umns with every sign OF internal, diabolical
glee, would not, we are convinced, have any
particular regard for veracity in making w
its account The writer who penned the par
agraph must be possessed of that devilish spir-
it, which would shun the truth if lie could
possibly be invented to take its place.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-21
XIV. Convention at Philadelpbia

Twelve Northern States bolted from this
Convention, all the Maine delegates included,
and adopted another platform, Of anti-slavery
tone One despatch says:
When the south found the northern mem
bers were in earnest, after the vote: they be-
sought them to stay-some with tears in their
eyes-and offered to give up everything pos
sible for their Cancellation. They had not
supposed the north was in earnest, because it
never had been before. But the north wenld
not yield. 1t had proposed its ultimatum, which
was rejected, and they shook off the dust from
their feet. The Massachusetts and Maine
delegates have all gone home to-day, and the
northern and western members are generally
leaving. ~ i8 ~
We learn that Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio,
and Indiana voted against every compromise
platform proposed. %a
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every citizen Of Brunswick, Bath and the rest
of the world will be ready to doff to him his
beaver on his FIRST locomotive start from the
new depot