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Eastern times., 1855-11-29
Courier remarks :

hS DoSNOH SONtlSl tChdthS
The Abolitionists will he obliged to seek
snme other sunrce of agitation now, since the
people of Kansas are 50 well able to take care
of themselves, and need none of the sympathy
which has thus far been great and serious in
Jury 10 them. Governor Reeder, in his late
speech at Eaton. Pa. while he asserted the de-
termination of the people of Kansas 10 make
that free state, he rePudiated, in the strongest
terms all sympathy with Abolllionism, and de-
elarei their purpose 10 consult, 10 the utmost
extent, the rights, interests, and even the pref
udices Of their slaveholdIng neighbors.
Yet Gov. Reeder, says the n. II. Gazette,
is lauded in The most grandIoquent language by
the ahuliiunists, and made to assume the posi-
ton Of martyrIo the slave power ofthe south,
which shows how much our black republic
ans" care for the slaves or the evils Of the slave
system in practice. They stick to Reeder as
the drowniug man clinas To a straw. He is the
last hope of the Amin ebraska politicians, and
thew cannot give him up without p!unging into
the buuomless abyss of political noneutity.-
Hence the fulmiGaliun of the weak trash in the
shape Of resolutions, sustaining man aCh0 rs an
taror of respecting ereR the prejudices Of The
Shareholders, and who gave certificates of cleo
ton To the Legislature of which be now so
loudly complains, as an Illegal body. The i'm
poHan crisis Of the abolitiunisls seem TO be get
Ting small BY degrees.
The Herald Of Freedom. Published a; Law
renee, Kansas, gives the following, su staining
the position that Kansas must be free
State -
There is heavy emigration from Arkansas
To the South eastern portion nf the territory
all antl-slaverv men. The Herald SAYS -
Heaven and earth seem combined 10 crush ont
the instiiuiun, not nnl, from getting font-hold
in X insas. bat as true as there is a Heaven, il
Is reacilug IN Missouri, aud will as surely
PROSTATE the citadel Of slavery there as tine
passes On.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
Letter from Henry A. Wise.

The following letter has been received from
Hon. IENRy A. Wise of Virginia, by the
lecture committee, in answer to one of theirs.
requesting him to lecture before the Boston
Mercantile Library Association during the
present course -
ONLY, NEAR ONANcocK, Va, Nov. IL, IS.
Gentlemen :-Nours of the 2d inst, was
awaiting my ARRIVAL at home yesterday, from
a temporary absence at Washington city.
gratefully acknowledge the compliment OF
your invitation to deliver one of course OF
lectures, during the present winter, before the
Mercantile Library Association of Boston.
am well assured of the highly respectable
character and of the laudabe objects of your
hterdry association, and no body of the kind
could have been more honored than you have
been by ilustrious orators and statesmen who
have shed upon your lectures the lights of
their great minds. | have no doubt too, Of
the cordial welcome | would receive from
very many of your hospi,able citizens; but
it is not in my power, gentlemen, TO accept
your invitation. The situation of my private
affairs, and the duty of preparing for months
to come for new scenes of public service, will
engross all my time and attention the whole of
the coming winter. | have been compelled TO
decline every call ofthe same kind from many
quarters in my own State, and other States
beside yours.
| sincerely regret this the more, because
have neper yet set my foot on the beloved soil
OF that portion of my country called New Eng
land. This has not been owing to any antag-
onism on my part towards that favored section.
Massachusetts especially, have been taught
to venerate and cherish as the elder sister of
Virginia. When reflect upon their attitudes
and relations in the darkness and gloom of the
night of revolution when listen to their
halls, sister to sister-Virginia TO Massachu-
setis, Massachusetts to Virginia-in the times
which tried mems souls'-when watch the
fires kindling on the heights of Boston, and
see Virginia going forth across the rivers and
over the land, by the sea. leading her best be-
loved son by the hand, dripping blood and
tears al every step there and back, leaving him
there on post to guard your very city, and to
make the oppressors evacuate II and when
/ contrast this picture with the present state of
things in our confederacy, which makes you
assure me that the feelings of the people OF
Massachusetts towards my State are not those
of antagonism, gush forth in anguish and
ask-Why a necessity for such assurance /
Why any antagonism between thee, the de-
voted States of Hancock and Washington
Nay God in his mercy and in love guide them,
as of yorel May they ever be cemented in
union by the blood of the revolution And
whenever her night of gloom and trial shall
come, may they hail and cheer each other on
again to victory, for civil and religious iber-
ty. HENRY A. WISE.
To CHARLES G. CHASE and others, Committee,
sc &c.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
The Democracy bound to triumph in '56

The Democracy bound to triumph in 56
The Boston Post says the storm of fanati-
cism has passed BY, showing that the hearts
of the beople are still true to the great princi-
pies of democracy, and that the democratic
prlse beats unltedly aud warmly and strong
" from Maine to Louisiana No intelligent
man to-day doubts that the democracy will
sweep the country in the next presidential
election, and every patriot rejoices that the
country is again TO be entrusted 10 the guild
ance OF party true 10 its interests in sun
shine and in s,orm-a party in which expedi-
ency is sacrificed 10 principle, fanaticism to
reason, and popular feeling 10 the right.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says =
1t is now apparent to every intelligent man
that the democrats will elect the President in
1856. AS the only national party in the field,
they will sweep the entire country. The op-
position, sectional in its nature, divided and
broken, dispiriied by defeat, can make no
headway against our triumphant columns
Whoever the national democratic convention
design5tes will be the next President of the
United States. The political sky is now as
bright for US as it was for the opposition a
year ago. Most truly can we say, "Now is
the winter of our discon,ent made glorious
summer
The public sentiment of the country, has re-
turned 10 its usual healthy condition, and we
by no means despair of bringing her into the
democratic fold in 1856. Fanaticism will by
that time have run its race, and become odi-
Gus and obnoxious to our people. In view of
the general condition of political affairs, we
can most heartily congratulate the democratic
organization upon the brilliant prospects before
them, and of the reward which their stern in
tegriiy and devotion TO principles will shortly
receive.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

The result in Mississippi is triumphant for
the democratic cause The jackson Missis-
sipplan of the 10th inst, says
" We are satisfied, by the additional re-
turns which have been received since our last
sheet was printed, that we have not overrated
the democratic majority over the dark-lantern-
ties in this state.
Gov. McRae's majority will not be less than
five thousand, and may probably 60 beyond
those figures.
According to our classification, (and it cor
responds with that of the know nothing Mer-
cury,) the democrats have overwhelming ma
jorltIes in both branches of the legislature, and
clear majority OF FIFTY-ONE, (probablv
more) on JOINT BALLOT, which secures the
election of a sound democrat to the United
States senate, in place Of that miserable rene
gade and abortion Of a statesman, Stephen
Adams y
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
eastern Gimei
BATH, NOVEMBER 80, 1855.
rahraska--onie. and Pasoe.

This Young and promising territory having
been let alone by the coniusionists, all is quiet
ness and peace, the principles of the Nebraska
bin being beautifully cxemplifed In letting
''ihe people rule
y b. F. CHAPMAN, Esq, has just been elect
ed delegate to Congress by the democrats OF
Nebraska. He is an honest, interchangeable,
unfinching democrat. Mr.. c. was the on'y
regular nominee of the party. and the conven-
tiUn which nominated him, put himself square
uppn the records. not only as Nebraska DEM
ecrat, but as Douglas Nebraska democrat.
He was opposed by Judge Bennett, fusion
candidate; Hon. n b. Giddings, the former
delegate, and l.. L. Bowen, the peoples can
didate.' His election is a credit to himself,
to his party, and we hope will prove lasting
benefit TO the territory and to the whole coun-
try.
But, says the Cleveland Plaindealer, the fu-
sionsis shut their eyes to this reign OF peace
in Nebraska. and do nothing but hoot at the
confusion they have themselves been ins,ru-
mental in kicking up in Kansas, charging it
all TO that wicked Nebraska bill. If interest
ed parties OUT of that territory had left the
principles Of that bill to its own Legitimate and
practical operation, Kansas would have re-
mained as quiet as Nebraska. In the latter
lhe people are enjoying most perfect state
government, wholesome system of laws of
their own enacting, have located their state
capitol. and the building is now going on,
have elected territorial delegate TO represent
their interests in Washington, and everything
moves on with as much regularity and solidi-
" as in the Oldest settled state. All this, too,
under the squatter principles of that 'nefari-
Gus Nebraska bill " Why will not the fu-
sionsts have the candor to admit that the Ne
braska law works wei when left TO do its
work alone, as in Nebraska, and not charge
the violations of said ac; to the principles of
The bill, as in Kansas
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

Flour FOR THE PEoPLR-The New York
Tribune, in an excellent article upon retail trade
says:
" But this is not the whole Of our case. Il
is confidently believed hv dealers in -four that
the extreme price Of last winter will be excee-
ded during the approaching winter The
highest range Of bakers brards was thirteen
dollars per barrel. Suppose ii attains the same
in New York this winter, The public will then
pay 10 the baker fifteen and half dollars per
barrel for their baked -four. Here is the spec
ula,Ors' harvest. They have their contracts
now standing with the millers for the delivery
OF Hour at any required time. An enchance-
men' In the price Of breadstutfs is dreadful To
the poor man, but is godsend to the specula-
tor. NO wonder we hear of such fortunes be-
ing annually realized by tampering with a ma
tlon's hunger. BY more efficient system of
interchange, the same cun,rac,s that the lob
bers make could be entered into by The peopIe's
bakers. When flour is at the minimum price.
then they should buy largely and CONTRACT
heavily, so that when, during the d5eary days
OF Winter, -four ascends TO lis maximum price.
and the poor may be relieved Of the pressure
and their unsatiated appetiies less heavily
taxed"
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
The High School.

The examination of our public schools took
place last week, and the young folks are now
enjoying vacation of two weeks. The schol-
ars generally manifested good degree of pro-
gress, and the examinations reflected much
credit upon the several teachers.
We take pleasure in copying from our
neighbor of the Tribune, the following com
mandatory notice of the High School, and its
accomplished principal. MIR. Newton has,
by his gen;lemanly demeanor, and his assidu-
Gus application to the discharge Of his duties,
won many warm friends during his short stay
among US:
The High School is under excellent dis
cipline, and the course of instruction Of such
character as TO call into vigorous exercise, the
faculties Of all the youth In attendance. We
were particularly well pleased with the evi-
dence adduced in the recitatons, that the sys-
ten of instruction is thorough Commencing
at the very foundation Of all knowledge and
gradually progressing as the capacities of the
youth and the circumstances may admit
Such a system never fails of success, and at
fords the highest testimony TO the good judg-
ment and ability of the teacher. We listened
10 the recitation Of the first class in French.
The pupils without exception translated with
freedom and fuency, and correctly interpreted
the idoms Of lhe French tongue. The fourth
class in Latin, comprising large number Of
pupils, who have been under tuition one term,
were examined with great care and thorough
ness by Mr.. Newton, and showed by their an
swers that they had not only been well drilled,
but that they had themselves studied diligent-
ly and with an interest in the branches in
which they were examined. The recitation
of this class, considering the length of time
they have been under study of Latin was one
of the most satisfactory we ever listened to.
The citizens of Bath have Just cause 10 be
proud of their High School, and should aid by
every possible means, lis accomplished in
structor. Mr.. Newton, in attaining a still high
er standard of excellence. Home influence is
half of the teachers battle.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
Iniquity of Know Nothinrism.

Mr.. Simon Wolf. highly respectable and
venerable citizen of Washington county, Pa,
who, like thousands of honest people, was en-
trapped into The know nothing order by its fair
promises and aboundng pretences, thus gives
his experience of the affair. There is no
doubt that this development will find re-
sponse in The heart of every faithful citizen
who has been beguiled into this mischievous
organization :
have said that have never been much of
politician but had long since become dis
gusted with what considered the corruption
OF the old political parties, and when, during
me last season, know nothingism was intro
uuceo among us. with its promises of reforma-
.n .oa' ana The high hopes its leaders held ont
us ''sas new party was forming TO stem the tide
o'Lup'ion' and correct the abuses and re-
.,a se e.iis winch SO long held rule in high
made inquiry of some who pre,endsd '.ea' = d',u
stand the principles and objects of the IN
sociation. | was assured that .nc;a,. .e~ as
Should be corrected that the new a''ses
based on pure and honorable priucinles 80
ii'at our government would be carried back n
the measures which ruled the administra,;ou
oi General W ashington. Under such repre.
sehtauons became member, gave the or.
ganlzatlon full and thorough investigation
and noU declare that, IN a hfe of sirty sears
haze nerer found an prirate or public. in poli
fics or Out 81 n, IN Church or State, as much de-
cal. falstaood, and corruption as found in th,
self-sty1ed "Amer1cda Party" AS an hones
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

Law AND ORDER CONVENTION IN KANSAS.
We have information from Leavenworih that
very large and enthusiastic convention Of the
friends of law and order in Kansas was held
in that town on the l4th inst. Nine or ten
counties of the territory were represented.-
Gov. Shannon was president Of the convention,
and delivered an able and eloquent address in
favor of sustaining the laws; and John Cal
houn, surveyor general of Kansas and Nebras-
ka, made powerful speech. He was partic-
ularly severe upon the Topeka convention
two dozen disorganizers and traitors, sel-nom-
mated, and in session at that place to prepare
state constitntion-and the freesoIers and
abolitionists. Judge Lecompte. D. j. John
son, and George w. Perkins also addressed
the convention. It was one Of the largest con
ventions ever held in the territory, and prom
ises to be of real service in the preservation of
law and order in Kansas.-&. Louis Repu5-
bean, Nou 81.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

8 We cannot sufficiently admire the con-
sistency, and the just appreciation of the sa-
credness of the ministerial profession, of an
honored occupant oe pulpit'not more than a
thousand miles from this city. He said on a
recent occasion, that he did not preach politics
for three Ito him) reTy important reasons; viz :
Isl: Because his hearers knew great deal
more about it than he did.
Cd. He had decided distaste for the sub
ject.
Sd. He had been called to 'spreach Christ,
and him cruci6ed," and he could not think of
descending from his sacred office to mingle in
party strife.
Would that all who preach the gospel had
the same regard for the cause of Christ and re-
ligion. Then might we hope for more pow
erful manifestations of the spirit of grace up
on the hearts of men.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29
NEw OR1FASs octb

NEW ORLEANS, 26th
The steamship ID. Webster from Nicaragua,
arrived here yesterday. She brings California
dates to the 9Th inst. Two hundred additional
recruits had left San Francisco to loin General
Walker.
The OREGON Indians continued ther drepredations.
The ID. w. left Pnenta Arno on 10th. Col Wal
ker was still at Grenada, and held quiet possession
of the transit route. Wheeler had formally rec
oganized Walkers government. The latter was
receiving daily accessions to his troops Gen-
Corral ex commander of the government troops
had been found guilty Of treason and shot. Espl-
nora had been banished.
Don Nicholas Vinet has been summoned to an
swer for the hemicide of Castenada ine oetrayer
of Gen. Lopez. The cholera ragged with alarming
violence among the negroes on the estates in the
neighborhood Of Cenfuegos states, from Nicara-
oua hiring the intelligence that Gen. Corrall had
carried out the of the treaty and surrender
ed his force to Genl Walker. Dora Rivas was
duly inaugurated on 18th ult., as President. Ii
was ntimated that Parker II. French would be
Minister Of Finance. Gen. Walker was appoin-
ted commander in Chief of the army. Affairs
were progressing favorably with Col. Kinney. His
party was rapidly increasing in number. So far
from there being any rivalry between Col. Kinney
and Gen. Walker, tits asserted that cordial un
derstanding existed and that they will act togeth
er in future in advancing the cause in which thew
are. Col. Kinney was still at Grey'own, but his
men were dcserting and joining Walker.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

ILLNESS OF SENATOR DOUGLAS. DIR. f..
Read writes from Terre Hauie to the Chicago
Times, under date of the 10Th inst, that Sena-
seriously i'll, and during that time has not been
able 10 leave his bed. "At one PERIOD" says
the doctor, " there was a slight amendment Of
his symptoms, which induced the hope Of a
speedy recovery, but it proved to be delusive.
and there is not now any change which would
warrant me in saying when it will be prudent
or safe for him 10 leave his ROOM
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

GRAHAMs MAGAZINE. The December No.
of this valuable magazine has arrived. This
completes the 47th volume. 1t is richly en-
bellished with steel colored fashion plate,
and fine line engraved portrait of Mrs. Rob-
ert Morris, from portrait by Charles w.
Peale. 1t is also beautifully illustrated by
large number of superior wood engravings.
"Progression" is the word with the proprie-
tor, and there is always freshness and beauty
about the pages of "Graham," which render
il one of the most attractive monthlies of the
present time. The coming volume will be
unusually attractive, and now is the time 10
subscribe.
Published by Abraham A. See, Philadel-
phia. at 50 per annum. 2copies $5-5 copies
TO one address $40.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

g At a meeting of the directors of the
kennebec and Portland Railroad Company,
held in this city on Monday, Allen Lambard,
Esq, of Augusta, was chosen President, and
capt. Edward c. Hyde, of this city, superin-
'endent We think the directors have done
wen In the reelection OF Mr.. Hyde, the for
mer popular superintendent of the road. and
the travelling public will heartily concur in
this opinion, we are sure.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

C. A man who had been sentenced to death
at Vienna, was offered full pardon if he
would consent to pass The night in the bed of a
person who had died of cholera. In about four
hours he was seized with vomiting, violent
cramps, and all the symptoms o: cholera. Ul-
iimately. by medical assistance, his life was
saved. His astonishment was unbounded,
when he was informed that the bed was per-
fectly pure.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

MISSISSIPPI. The democratic majority thus
far is 1872; which will be increased by the re-
naming Counties to 5000 or 6OO0. The dem
ocrats have majority Of between 80 and 40 in
the legislature on joint ballot, which will ena-
bic them to elect u. S. senator over Stephen
Adams, the present k. n. incumbent. 1t is be-
lieved the same party have elected all the five
congressman.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

That TURKEY left at our domicil on
Wednesday last, arrived just in time. We
were just revolving in our mind the importance
of making proper SHOW for such a mo-
1t was nice one, and no mistake. Our mys-
terious friend didn't leave his name, but we re
half inclined to the opinion that JAMES IL.
NICHOLS, Esq, knows something about it, and
we're pretty sure Capt. S. l.. ALLEN does.--
Theyr re up to such things
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

The CITY Government Of Portland refuse to
pay DIR. Clay bill for actual damages caused
in taking charge of the body of John Robbins,
who was shot in iha, city, whereupon the doc
tor issues card, 10 which he asks -
/" Has it come TO this, Must a physician
convert his Office into dead house for the de-
posit Of the murdered victims of our city au-
Ihorites. and act as their professional servants,
without hope of favor OF reward !"
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

PIRAcY.-A letter from Havana states that
the brig Tribune, of this port, which recently
got ashore near Nuevitas, was robbed of her
whole cargo and equipments by piratica
wreckers from Nassau, while the captain had
gone to Nuevitas for assistance. The robbery
was committed with the connvance of the
mate and crew of the Tribune, who were left
in charge of the brig, and who had gone of
with the pirates.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

81 Judge ]. S. B. Thatcher, of Natchez,
Mississippi, in recent letter, gives his opin-
ion that know nothingism is a criminal organ
ization, conspiracy 10 do an unlawful act by
depriving Roman Catholic and naturalized cit
izens Of their rights and that the Ia,0 prorides
a full remedy. Judge Thatcher is Bostonian,
son Of the late Judge Thatcher.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

INTERMEDIATE ScHooL.-The attention of
our citizens is invited to the advertisement Of
the Experimenting School Committee, in anoth-
er column. We are glad 10 notice an arrange
ment has been made for an ecening school, for
the benefit of apprentices and others who are
unable to attend the day schools. 1t is to be
hoped that a large number of such will avail
themselves Of the advantages thus afforded
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

MAN MissiNG.-Dennis Butler, one Of the
deck hands employed on board the steamer
Forres, City, running between Portland and
Boston, has been missing from the boat since
Monday the 9Th inst, under circumstances that
tend to the belief that he has been murdered.
He left on Monday afternoon, in Boston, TO go
up into Washington street to be gone but for a
short time, and has not since been seen or heard
from.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

SHIP BUILDING AT HALLowELL.-At Reed
g. Pages yard ship of about 500 tons IS fas'
going up; and in the yard below, the keel ior
an 800 ton ship has been laid by Messrs; !, AZ
kins, Smith & Nash, for Capt. Cooper, f., ~ = =.
Smith, A. HI. Howard, E. F. Rollins ana l.
Leigh, all of Hallowell.
On City Wharf, and also at rerklns yard
preparations are making tor continued acuvlty,
and keels for first class ships will be laid at an
early day.-Age.
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

PENALTY FOR SElzING LIQUoRs In the Su-
preme Court, in session at New Bedford Thurs
dav, Mr. Albro Of Fall River, recovered $500
damages, with interest from the time of seizure,
from an officer who two wears ago seized
quantity of liquor in his possession. The seiz-
ure clause Of the liquor law having been de-
clared unconstitutional, the present suit was
hr,,uuhf
Eastern times., 1855-11-29

A MoURNER-The editor Of the Bangor
Jetfersonian does not commend the spirit of
the opposition press upon the unfortunate
Ex-Marshal Weaver. He says: "We would
respectfully remind them that this is sour tu-
neral" Don't, for mercy's sake, gentlemen of
the press, crowd the mourners on this mean-
choly occasion Who knows but "honest
Joe" may have conscience enough left to
mourn for his political sins one of these days I