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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10
Augusta Correspondence.

AUGUSTA, Jan. It'll, 1856.
On Wednesday last, the Senators and Rep
resentatives elect to the legislature of 1856,
gave their attendance at the capitol. Their
appearance was terror to the evil doors of
last year, but the unmistakable warning of
the 10th of September, prepared them for it
in measure. They undoubtedly had hopes
that difficulty might arise in the organiza-
ton, but upon report of the votes for pre-
siding offices of the two branches, all these
hopes vanished.
Those Senators who were counted out by
Gov. Morrill,, were admitted to seats at once,
as they should be, and the organization of the
two Houses was effected with the utmost har-
mony. Mr.. Morrill, brings TO the Chair of the
Senate high reputation for ability, and Mr..
Little has before been Speaker of the House.
1t is we'll known that there are others in both
branches, of the right stamp, who are eminent
ly qualified for presiding officers. OF these
we may speak hereafter.
Upon motion in the House 10 choose Chap
lain by ballot, Mr.. Howes of New Sharon I'm
dertook 10 let off some fusion bile. He seemed
TO think that the Maine law was the main sub
ject of prayer with the fusion ministers, and
that this mode Of choosing the officer in ques-
ton, would shut out such ministers, and that
the majority were not inclined to listen to
prayers for the suppression of intemperance.
He was completely 1oored by Mr.. Cochran of
Waldoboro, who threw back the assertion that
the majority were unfriendly to the cause of
temperance. He said it was necessary TO
adopt the proposed mode of electing Chap
lain, to prevent being imposed upon by the
services of clergyman who has figured so
conspicuously at Bangor, in the matter of en-
forcing the Maine law in that city, should he
take up his residence in Augusta.
1t seems that Mr.. Morse, the Representa-
tive from your city; withdrew his resignation,
as he appeared here on Thursday, and took
his seat. He is evidently out of his element
in dark place, and it is to be regretted that
one possessing such fine talents and marked
ability, should be found in such position. 1t
looks as though these considerations might
have induced him to resign, but his friends
dare not risk election, and the resignation
is Withdrawn.
Governor Wells was inaugurated on Fri
day. lie delivered his Address from the
Speakers desk, in the Hall of the House of
Representatives, which was filled to its utmost
capacity. 1t was well received and gives very
general satisfaction. 1t is certainly an able
document, and entirely free from anything like
non-commiltalism.
All the democratic nominees for Councillors
were elected to-day on joint ballot. So the
! old ship of State will soon be under way again
with better officers and crew. 1t is something
like TO have a democratic Governor and Coun-
Gil entire The State of Maine will be like
herself again.
1t seemed that Everybody and his wife,
had come to the capital last week. All the
public houses were full TO OVERLOOKING, and
now there is not much falling off.
Yours, &C., -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

u Bark Occident, of Freeport, Capt.
Small, loaded with hides and wool, from Bue-
nos Ayres for Portland, went ashore at
Georgetown, near the mouth of Kennebec Riv-
er, during the storm Of Wednesday night last.
The crew were saved, but it is probable the
vessel and cargo will be total loss. Insured
for SOC. 900.
Since the above was written, statement
has been made that Capt. Small mistook The
Cape Light for that on Wood Island, that al
ter the changes were made he was out of the
reach Of notice to that effect. In reply, Lieut..
Franklin says in the Argus of Tuesday =
think it due to myself 10 state, that the first
of the notices thus referred to was issued about
the 10Th of January 1855, and was published in
the Eastern Argus, and in other papers for six
weeks or two months. Hand bills were also
struck off and sent to all of the Custom Houses
in this State, and in several of them have seen
them posted up. The notice at the Custom
House in this city was in a prominent position,
and so remained until after the sailing of the
vessel in. question, as hear that she left this
Port about the first of June 1855.
There was therefore fully six months notice
of the contemplated change, and the Master Of
vessel which left this Port du,ing that inter-
val can hardly be considered as having been
out Of reach Of those notices."
No man in this community regrets the loss Of
this vessel more than do, and regret it the
more, that the change Of Lights. is said 10 be
the cause of the loss. But asser, that ample
notice of the change was given, and that all
possible means were used TO make the change
absolutely harmless.
Very respectfully yours,
w. B. FRANKLIN. Ia. III. Inspector
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

OYsTERs.-JAMEs FREEMAN, IS Federal
Street, Portland, will please accept our thanks
for gallon keg of these delicious bivalves.-
We have several times had occasion to speak
of like attentions at the hand of Mr. Freeman,
and as we fancy we are judge Of good oys-
tiers, we must say we have ever found those
from his establishment not only to be the best,
but you get all you bargain for-you get oys-
ters, not water. Just leave your order with
Carpenter & Co., and try them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

OT Hon. N. S. Littlefeld, Of Bridgton, has
resigned his seat as member elect of the Leg
islature. An election to fill the vacancy was
held on Monday, aud Samuel Andrews, Cd,
ESQ.,; Democrat, was elected by a majority Of
70 over Ex-senator Pease, the opposing fusion
candidate.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

81 The House of Representatives did a
good thing in the election of Chaplain. Some
of our clergymen are too anxious 10 show of
their politics in their prayers, and thereby
stir up bitterness during the exercise of devo-
ton. The Chaplain of the House is the pas
tor of the Episcopal Church in Augusta,
very worthy and devoted man. Political
priests will be scarce at the capital this WIN
ter-a fortunate circumstance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

THANKs.-The editor having allowed US
rons of the Times in This city, that with hat in
hand, we here tender to them our hearty thanks
for tine generous reception we met with on
New Years Day. That the richest of Heav-
ems blessings may rest upon them, is the sin
cere wish of The CARRIER Boy,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

SUrcIDE.-A man by the name of Putnam,
belonging In this place, threw himself from
the railroad bridge between Lewiston and Au-
barn, about four O'Clock on Sunday afternoon
last, and his body was at once carried down
the stream under the ice. The deceased went
to work very coolly, deliberately taking off his
coat, vest and hat and depositing them upon
the railroad track before taking the fatal leap.
We learn that he had been suffering with the
delirlum tremens for week previous TO his
death. We also understand that his wife,
some time since, abandoned him. The de-
ceased was between thirty-6ve and fortyyears
of age.-Lepiston Jour.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10
In Convention Of Members Elect Of the
House Of Representatives

AT ten O'Clock the members were called 10
order by Mr.. Levensaler Of Thomasion, on
whose nomination, Mr.. Talbot Of Lubec, was
elected Chairman.
A committee was appointed to receive the
credentials Of members and report if a quorum
be present.
MIR. Irish, from this committee, subsequent
ly reported the existence of quorum.
The Governor then came in, attended by
the Council, and the members took and sub
scribed the qualifying oaths.
A committee was appointed 10 receive, sort
and count the votes for Clerk, who subse-.
nnantl,, tod ahnA IL.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

GRocERs' BAEK.-The Stockholders Of The
Grocers' Bank held adjourned meeting in
Boston on "Wednesday. A statement Of The
Bank was made, in which the accounts sup
posed to be good were stated at
SI,4S9 900
The debts of The Bank are S4S. 900
Leaving S64I 900
petition that the Bank may be given up into
the hands Of the stockholders. The old Board
Of Directors resigned, and new Board was
chosen.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

3 We are requested to state that on ac-
count of the absence of Rev. Mr.. METcALF
there will be no service in the Summer Street
(Unitarian) Church for the next two Sabbaths.
After that time preaching will be held there
as usual
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

- We are pleased TO learn that the con-
struction Of the Colonization ship will soon be
commenced, the subscriptions already amounts
ing TO nearly the required sum.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

CoNGREss.-The House have nearly reached
the hundreth ballot for Speaker without effect
ing choice. There is now no better prospect
of organization than on the first day of the ses-
Sim
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

DEATH OF SENATOR BERRIEN.-A telegraph
ic despatch from Savannah announces the death,
in that city, on New Years Day, Of Hon.
John NJ. BTren, late U. S. Senator from
GEORGIA
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

Whole number of votes was I49
Necessary TO a choice rs
David Dunn had So
Benjamin Freeman had Sc
Scattering s
And David Dunn was declared elected
House.-A committee was appointed TO re-
cefve and count votes for Speaker and hav--
ing attended to that duty, reported as follows
Whole number of votes l48
Necessary to choice rs
Josiah S. Little had 81
Freeman FL. Morse had CO.
Scattering
The report was accepted, and Josiah H.
Little of Portland, was declared elected.
A committee was appointed to receive and
count the votes for Assistant Clerk, and sub
sequently reported as follows:
Whole number of votes I4S
Necessary 10 choice rs
VIM. LIE B. Putnam had sc
Charles Hewins g.
And Mr.. Putnam was declared elected.
A committee was appointed TO receive and
count votes for Messenger, and attended to
that duty with the following result;
Whole number of votes AS
Necessary 10 choice rs
Samuel Chadbourne had SO
Benz. B. Thomas 81
Scattering
And Mr.. Chadbourne was declared elected.
Mr.. Titcomb of kennebunk, moved that d
committee be appointed to receive and count
votes for Chaplain during the session
Mr.. Howes of New Sharon. opposed the
passage of the motion. He objected to de-
parture from the established custom TO extend
an invitation to the clergymen Of Augusta and
Hallowell to officiate in rotation. Il was true
that the clergymen of this State had mingled
IN politics, and generally been in favor of the
Maine law, and were therefore, he supposed,
obnoxious TO the alliance The majority Of
this House didn't like TO hear prayers offered
up in the cause of temperance-whichp prayers
would be distasteful to them, be thought, and
so having ransacked the State to find ministers
opposed to the liquor enactment, he presumed
the minority would be compelled to sit under
their preaching.
Mr.. Cochran Of Marlborough, rejoined,
experimenting in severe terms the language OF
the member who had just spoken The gen.
tleman from New Sharon had, in his opinion,
deliberately slandered the House, and not on
ly the majority the House, but their constiIu-
ents, who sent them here. The members Of
the present Legislature had mot been surpassed
hitherto, certainly not for the last few years,
in responsibility, talents. or moral WORTH by
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

FIRE.-A house on High Street. near the
railroad bridge, owned and occupied by Mr..
Collins, was entirely destroyed by fire about 9
O'Clock on Thursday morning last. Loss
s l0O0-nu insurance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

~ The attention of our readers is invited 10
the advertisement Of Messrs Paine & Co., in
another column. They have taken one Of The
new and spacious stores in Tarbox' S new block,
Washington Street, which they are filling up
with large stock Of Dry Goods. They offer
good bargains. Try them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

LYcEuM.-The lecture this "wednesday
evening will be by Rev. Dr.. Vint6n, Of Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

C. Mr.. Wise took The oath, and entered
upon his duties as Governor of Virginia, on
Wednesday, without any formal Inauguration.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10
Very respectfully yours,
W. B. FRANKLIN, l.. HI. Inspector.

MAsoNrc.-We learn from The Tribune, that
at meeting Of Solar Lodge, on Thursday
evening 9th ult., r. w. DR.. A. J. Fuller P.
M. officiating, the following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing year:
w. David r. Wylie. M.
Bro. John Mathews, S. w.
J. t. FGrber, ]. w.
Davis Hatch, Treas.
]. P. Allen, Sec'y..
John Deering, Chaplain.
Malcolm McQuarrie, S. ID.
s. John III. Mcclellan, J. d.
]. G. Robinson, S. S.
Chas. w. Potter, j. S.
John Young, Tyler.
Guardians-Bros. L. P. Lemont, A. j. Full
Ter. T. Fl. G. Marsion.
Finance Commiliee-Bros. T. W. Lucas, T.
D. Wilder, M. McQuarre.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

The Missouri CoMPRoMIsE.-Th idea Of
restoring the Missouri Compromise is now ig-
nored by most of the papers that stirred up
such an excitement about its repeal. The ed
itor of the N. Y. Tribune would not restore il
if he could. And the editor of the N. Y.
Courier and Enquirer says -
The Missouri Compromise is past hope
and past praying for. 1t is DEAD-by enemies
stabbed, and by friends dragged into the sleep
that knows no waking. We have stood by it
TO the last. We have worked for it faithfully
and perseveringly. We have worked in vain.
The breath is no longer in it. Let the coffin
pass"
The principle of POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY is
working its way surely and triumphantly 10
the understanding and hearts of the American
people. Justice, though slow, will come at
last
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY.-The Baltimore Pat
riot of Wednesday evening says :" We are
glad TO learn that Chief Justice fancy health
is so Ear improved as to justify the expectation
that he will be able TO take his seat on the
bench Of the Supreme Court early in the next
week.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

The SToRM.-The storm of Saturday night
extended along hundreds Of miles on our coast
Eight inches of snow fell in Washington, and
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore had a
large share. In Boston, the Post says
" Some idea of the immense labor the snow
will occasion may be obtained from The fact that
one hundred men were employed Yesterday al
the Maine depot in loading 1t into freight cars,
to be carried and thrown into the river. Sim
liar work was or will have 10 be done around
the tern'ini Of the six other tracks leading from
the city"
The keeper Of the Highland Light on Cape
Cod ,elegraPhed Sunday morning, iii is Ihe
most distressing storm ! ever knew"
The quantity was less here than 10 The west
ward. On Saturday morning il was intensely
cold, the mercury indicating 9 degrees below
O. Monday morning ii was 8 deg. below o.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-10

MURDERS BY AN INSANE MAN.-Two muir
ders were committed in Woodbridge, Conn,
six miles from New Haven, on Tuesday, by
Charles Sanford, an insane man, about %
years old. 1t is supposed he was in the woods
chopping, when he came out and killed Enoch
Sperry, who was riding BY in his sleigh. Mr..
Sperry's head was cut of. He was the father
of Hon. N. D. Sperry, Secretary of State
Sanford then went TO the house of Ichabod In
derfed, farmer, and killed him with his axe
Sanford is in Jail. He appears to be a raving
maniac or little less. He is nephew of Ale
meron Sanford, who was one of the g Wake
NANTES" arrested on suspicion of being con-
nected with the recent murder Of Justns Mat
thews. Sanford has been two or three times
an inmate of the insane retreat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06
Gboiite 4oet1:g.
FOLLOW ME.

FOLLOW ME.
Voyagcr on lies troubled s:a,
Sailing to eternity,
Turn from earthly things away;
Vain they are, and brief their stay:
Chanting down to earth the heart,
Nothing lasting they impart.
Voyager, what are they to thee7
Leave them all, and =" follow me-"
Traveller on the road Of life,
Seeking pleasure, finding strife
Know the world can never give
Aught on which the soul can live:
Grasp not riches. seek not fame
Shining dust, and sounding name.
Traveller, what are they to theea
Leave them all, and follow me-"
Pilgrim through this "vale Of tcars,"
Danish all thy doubts and fears;
Lift thine eycs-a heavens above;
Think there dwells God Of love.
Wouldst thou favor with him find
Keep his counseIs in thy mind.
Pilgrim, much He's done for thee;
Wilt thou then not follow me 7"
Wanderer from the Fathers throne,
Hasten back-thine crrlngs own;
Turn-thy path leads not to heaven;
Turn-thy faults will be forgiven;
Turn-and let thy song Of plaisc
Nlingle with angelic lays.
Wanderer, here is bliss for thee;
Leave them al to follow me-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06
$4,000 Wanted for 1856,

i exclusively to the CASH SYSTEM, takes
this opportunity to inform his patrons that he will
open Books for accounts this year. 1t is useless
to enlarge as to the advantages, both to buyer aud
seller of this system. All acknowledge it to be the
best.
Intending to keep good supply of articles in the
various branches of my business, respectfully So
lcit continuance Of the liberal patronage 80 long
extended. Come on with your small change,
and let US try il one year, and see how it works.
G. L. PENN, AGENT.
Jan /, 1855. If 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06
ECONOMY is Wealth 20

COOD clean Rags of every description will be
VI purchased at the " Advertiser Office" Price,
81 cts per pound. Now, here's chance for alnIos.
every body and old bachelors too, to make money.
April Is II IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

FRAME houses are rapidly decreasing in num-
Der in California, in consequence Of the frequent
and devastating fires which have swept over the
towns of that State. In Marysville, for instance,
where Il few years ago not brick house was to
be seen, there are now three hundred. 1t has
been severe school in which the people of Cali.
fornia have learned the lesson of durable con.
strurton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

RATHER CooL-St. Paul, Minnesota, mnst
be cold place. On the Gath ult.. the mercury
in the thermometer fell to $50 below zero, at S
a. NJ, and at o'clock stood at 800 below. Al
noon it rose to 100 below. The editor of the
Pioneer and Democrat says:
Persons in the east and south will hardly be
able to appreciate that little or no Inconvenience
is felt by our citizens, during this "cold term.
yet such is the fact. There was no wind-the
air was still as death, and n biting sensation
about the nose and ears was the only indication
of very cold weather experienced by those pur-
suing their usual avocations.
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The President has carried out the sentence o
the recent court martial, of which Col. Henry
Wilson was the President, by dismissing from
the army of the United States Brevet Major
John c. Henshaw, Captain seventh infantry,
United States Army; his said dismissal to take
effect from the 9th of January last. The char.
ges under which he was tried were for disobed
ence of orders, contempt and dsrespect towards
his commanding officer, and conduct unbecom
ing an officer and a gentleman and grew ou
of a difficulty between the accused and Majo
George Anderson, Of the sume regiment a
Fort Arbucke, where the latter was in command
-. THE last survivor of Washington's Life
Guard, died at Ncwburgh New York, on til,
! 10th ult., aged So. Usual Knapp was his name
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

ROBBERY AT ArxEs-Thc dwelling house of
Mrs. Horn, in the town Of Aiken, was broken in
on Friday last, and robbed OF everything that
could be carried away Her whole wardro be
and entire stock Of provisions were taken. She
had left the houa. for short time TO visit Il
neighbor, and carefully locked it; but on return
ing, she found it broken open and rihed Of near
ly everything it contained, except her bedding
and some heavy furniture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

The Governor Of Virginia has appointed fifty
two delegates to represent the Stale at large in
the Commercial Convention to be held at Rich
mond.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

A planter from Tensas Parish, La. was re.
Gently tried for lhe cruel treatment OF slave.
He was fined $2OO-the extreme penalty OF the
law, and the jury decreed that the slave should
be sold away from him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

THERE is something -inexpressibly lovely
about little girls. They are sweet little human
flowers, diamond dew.drops in the breath of
morn. What pity that they should ever
become women, lrts, shrews. or coquettes.
WHEN Peter the Great visited England du-
ring the reign Of William and Mary, he was
shown into Westminster Hall, where he
inquired who the busy men were in wigs
and gowns, and being told that they were
LAWYERS" Lawyers" said he, Z" why have
but two in my whole dominion, and design
to hang one Of them the moment get home"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

Cats were sold at Kars, while besieged by th'
Russians, at one hundred piasters each.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

NAN AND HIS Bottle DUO OUT OF THE
SNow-On Sunday afternoon, some men were
engaged in clearing the snow from the sidewalk
near Hoe's foundry, and after digging away n
bank of several feet in depth, much to their
surprise, they came across man sleeping quietly
beside his bottle. He had taken lodgings on
the walk the evening previous aud got showed
under. His breath made hole in The snow
and thus he was furnished with fresh air. A
touch of the snow shovel brought him to con.
seriousness, and he got up and walked off, TAX
ing his faithful companion with llim.-Ncw York
Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

# is stated in the sangerties IN. W Tels.
graph that the Rev. L. L. HhL, Of that place,
has at length perfected the discovery for fixing
the coors of the daguerreotype, and he has
been offered $50 900 for his right in it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-06

NEWSPAPER BY-LAws.-A contemporary lays
down the following pithy code of newspaper
bylaws. They are the best we have seen drawn
up:
/. Be brief This is the. age Of telegraph
and stenoggruphy.
9. Be pointed. Don't write all around sub
ject without hitting it.
3. State facts, but don't stop to moralize. It's
drowsy subject. Let the render do his ewn
dreuming.
4. Eschew prefaces Plunge at once into
your subject, like swimmer in cold water.
5. If you haze written sentence that you
think particularly fine, draw your pen through
it. A pet child is always the worst in the fami-
ly.
6. Condense. Make sure that you really have
an idea. and then record it in the shortest pos
sibIe terms. We want thoughts in their quin-
tessence.
7. When your article is completed strike out
ninctenths of the adjectives. The English is
strong language, but won't bear much "redu-
cling"
| S. Avoid all high flown language. The plain.