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Eastern times., 1856-02-21

R Whilst the democrats had support from
all sections of the country in the late contest
for Speaker, the northern know nulhngs and
black republicans received support from the
northern states alone; and lcere the Congress
siondl elections to take place at this time they
,Ooud lose largely Of that support. Let the
people look at these facts, and judge which
party is the most suitable to manage the affairs
Of the entire nation with justice and safely
Hartford Times.
Certain we are, that if the Congressional
election were to take place in Name next
month, the majority Of our black republican
delegation would have leave TO stay at home.
Well bang their castle about their ears in the
next Congressional election.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
How Western American Estimates oul
Representative.

4 Washington correspondent Of the Cincin-
nIt Daily Times, rank American or know
nothing paper, gives the following description
of Hon. Israel Washburn. II is most ludi-
cruus porlraiture, and not 10 be taken in an Of
fensive sense The only wonder is that so
much fuss:
AS ca,echising speakers became the fashion,
little Mr. Washburn of Maine, like a p0ppet
moved by concealed wires, popped up, and
lanked very fierce, as pOmpous hIlle men are
wont 10 look, said he had question To ask MIR.
Fuller, the national American candidate FOR
Speaker. Mr.. Washburn sis small boy, but
he makes great lemonade" as an ancient
Quaker gentleman remarked 10 juvenile COM
FOUNDER of punch. Mr.. Washburn is a lti!e
man with a moderate head, thick. glossy hair,
big nose and wide mouth. lie has, also,
imperfect eyes, and therefore wears spectacles,
which, 2erched upon the before emeniOned nose,
impart TO his countenarce a very cnrions ex-
pressiun, heng the ludicrous and ferocious COM
bined. When Mr.. Washhurn rises, which is
very suddenly aud very often, ire daes ii in a
style which reminds me of that scriptural pass
sage, at is be not afraid !" And { do his
hrolher members justice, they do not seem
afraid in the least.
Well, as was remarking, Mr.. Washburn
said he had understood from unduubled author
ily that Mr.. Fuller, during The late canvass in
Pennsylvania, attended anIi-Nebraska meetings,
and addressed them, in company with Hon.
David Wllmoi. Mr.. Washbum desired Mr..
Fuller To explain the matter.
Mr.. Fuller, arnse, and in his bland, smiling
style, lin which, al lines, there is tinge of
irony aud cuntempt.) said il was unkind thus
10 resurrect him again. Why, the gentleman
last up had exultingly announced his (Fuller's)
political death few days since, =" aud, =" con
linued MIR. F., twas cnntented there 10 rest un-
,Il the hour of resurrection. But the gem
fsc;nan has seen fit 10 disturb my remains in
their repuse, | will answer his question. did
not attend the meetings he mentions nor haze
/ seen Mr.. Hilmot for four gears"
Amidst a slurm of laughter, Mr.. Washburn
SAT dnwn, looking as if he was for sale at a very
low price. He has mania for verbose debate
which cannot be exceiled. Since the House
was called to order, there has scarcely been a
motion, debate, question of order, or a
point Of dispute brought befure the house, upon
which the llIIle man fom Maine has not ex-
pressed his opinion. He is specimen OF
about one half the republican representatives
shallow, noisv, cunceiled, secund-rate men as
they are. The really able members Of the
house have taken lllle part IN the past five weeks
hnmeaning wrangle; they are waiting for the
legitimate business of the session, and when
that cummences, secund-rae harangues will
not be Tolerated. Certain members kcow this
and are therefore anxious 10 get their names
In print at early day.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

KANSAS AFFAIRS. Ne,O York, Feb. 16.-
The Washington correspondent of the Herald
telegraphs Gov. Shannon had quite pro-
tracted interview with the President to-day,
with reference to the policy to be pursued by
him on the Kansas mbroglio. He leaves to-
morrow for Kansas, clothed with full power 10
execute and carry out the laws of the Terri
tory.
He also carries with him instructions TO Col
Sumner, who has charge of 800 troops sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth, TO hold himself
in readiness for any emergency that may arse.
The Governors instructions are mild and
conciliatory but should it become necessary,
in order to quel and put down an insurrectlon
in the Territory, to use every power which
the general government can bring to bear, he
is authorized TO do so.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

THE Loss OF OUR STEAMSHIPS. Since
1853, twelve steamships, lost at sea, have cost
1850 human lives, and 81 ,25O, 900 of property
The Independence sunk with 100 lives in
the Pacific, and the Tennessee and the ST.
and the San Francisco were wrecked in the
Atlantic the same year. The Franklin, City
of Philadelphia, and Yankee Blade, fall in the
catalogue of 1854. City of Glasgow, with
46O lives, the Arctic with hundreds more'
precious lives, were the crowning catastrophes
OF that year.
In 1855, we have the sinking of the North
Carolina, and the stranding Of the Golden Age,
which last, however, was saved and repaired.
Hunts Merchants Magazine.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

NANTUCKET island of Nantucket has
been cut off from communication with the main
land by the ice. The Nantucket Inquirer of
the 9Th inst, announces with large display Of
capitals, Eleven days later from America; the
steamer Island Home having landed her mails
and passengers at Quidnit. The news was
important, including the election Of Mr.. Banks
as Speaker, foreign and California intelligence,
&c., &c.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

CLOTHING. The attention Of our readers is
invited to the advertisement of j. w. Bal
lou, in another column. Mr.. Balou has taken
the old stand Of A. J. Farnsworth He is a
young man well known to our citizens, and is
thoroughly acquainted with the business in
which he is engaged Strangers will find him
affable and accommodating, and his goods all
he recommends them.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

Lit. Gov. Moulton, on taking the chair as
president of the Louisiana senate, made a
short address, closing as follows =
" i am sincerely convinced that at the pres
eRt period of our political existence the demo-
cratic party is the only national one in the
Union, and the only one by whose efforts the
Onion of these sorcreign states can be preserved
without sacrifice of the interest, nay, of the
honor OF the southern states to which sacrl-
hce no true son Of louisiana will ever consent.
In speaking thus mean not TO offend those
who may entertain different opinion. But
these are my views, and ! was taught from
childhood to express them freely. without feaI
and without concealment, and with the assist
ance OF God hope to carry them out, in dis
charging honestly and faithfully the trust il
has pleased the people Of my native state tc
confide to me"
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

@ The Montreal Herald, Gin long article
on the Clayton Bulwer Treaty,) takes ground
in favor of the American, and in opposition to
the British Interpretation of it. This is one of
those etraws which sometimes show the way
the wind blows The Canadians are anxious
for reciprocity with Uncle Sam. and care more
for it than all the Ruatans and Bellies in the
world,
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

To Messrs. ISRAEL WAsHBURN. JR., EBENEzER
KSuwLToN, S. p. Benson, john J. PERRY,
and JoHN NJ. WooD.
We, the undersigned, Republican members
Of the Legislature of Maine, desire 10 express
tn you our curdial apprubation Of vonr course
thus far as members of The XXXlV. Congress.
Yuur v0Ies for Speaker of The House of Rep
resentafiyes have been not only such as were
required By sound patriotism aud consistency of
principle, but have reflected bevond doubt the
wishes aud views of large mainrity of your
several constituencies. We desire TO extend TO
you our sympathy and cungraiulation, and 10
express the hope, as feel the confidence. that
whoever else may prove treachern0s to Free
dom, THE REPUBLICAN DELEGATION FROM
MAINE, will never finch nor faler.
The idea that the above "reflects the views
and feelings of large majority of the voters OF
Maine,' is big humbug, and probably will
find few in Washington to believe it. 1t was
got up by minority in the Maine Legislature
for effect, but will pass for joke. Why, not
even one Of the gentlemen mentioned above
would be reelected 10 Congress, if the people
we're 10 decide the question next week, and next
fall they will be good deal worse Off To
what scaly tricks Of deception is "black re-
publicanism" come at last.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

tLP Several young doctors in Washington
city on Saturday night last, proceeded to the
Almshouse graveyard, with horse and wagon,
to take off the body of lately deceased woman.
Her husband was near by. watching them, and
firing upon them, put them to flight, leaving
behind the horse and wagon, of which he took
possession.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

fD@ A young and pretty married lady. be-
longing in Chicago. recently administered Sc
we're fiogging with cow-hide, upon barkeep'
or of hotel at Jackson. Michigan, as punish.
ment for repeated insults.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

GOOD FROM CoNNEcTIeGF.-The Norwich
Arrura says if there sever was class of men
disarganized and Gisjuinted, sPir up, broken
down and caved in, it is the Imposition of all
shades in this part Of the state. L'ok at the
I4st city election ia Norwich. and the recent
Town elections in Norwich, Preston, New
..I,ndsn. ard all through The district, for proo
vf this"
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

FIRE IN WINTnRoP.-A small building, be-
longing to c. NJ. Bailey, used as an Oil Cloth
Factory, was destroyed by fire. with all cloths
contained in the same, TO the amount Of about
$1,000, on the night of the 7th inst. Insured
for $4,000,
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

DEPUTIES. LINCOLN COUNTY. Charlie:
A. Sylvester, Rockland Alexander Young
Thomaston; VIM. Cunningham, Edgecomb
William Carlisle, Boothbay; George Far
rington, Marlborough; Marcus A. Sprowl
Bristol
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

There are thirty-sx steamboats, belonging to
the trade of the Mississippi and its tributaries,
laid up at New Orleans, on account of the ice
which blocks the river
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

EARTHQuAKE.-A heavy shock Of an earth
quake was felt in Skowhegan on the evening
of the 9th inst., and another during the same
tioht
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

. We are hoping that communication with
the ''rest of mankind" may be established by
the date of our next issue. There is great
dearth of news, just now.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

KANE's ARCTIC ExrEDIrioN. Phillips,
Sampson & Co., Boston, are to be joint pub
fishers with Childs g. Peterson, of the narra-
tive of DIR. Kane's second Arctic Expedition.
contain full account of his recent important
discoveries, of the perilous adventures of his
party, and the thrilling incidents connected
herewith, fully and elaborately illustrated by
wood cuts and steel engravings, including por-
traits of DR.. Kane and Mr.. Grinnel 1t will
be issued in two octave volumes, price $5.
We shall await the appearance of the work
with much interest.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

0F A good toast, in lis conception and ex
preston, was given at democratic meeting in
Columbus. Ohio:-
The democracy of Oh'o-defeated but not
dismayed, wine from the lrod6en grapes
iron blistered into sieel'
We must make that toast good for the Union
in the cunning presidential campaign.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

GF Mr.. WENDELL, elected printer to the
House Of Representatives of the United States,
was the candidate oflhe democratic congress
ional caucus.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

the case of Sturgis, Bennett & Co., the Court
of Claims has rendered decision, in which the
following principles are settled:
THAI the United States cannot collect du-
ties on constructive importa,ions of foreign mer-
chandise. The Cuurt held that duties can be
legally taken only on merchandise that actually
arrives in the country, and not on merchandise
that appears by the invoice TO have been ship
ped. The decision also establishes the princi-
pie that in the case of payments of unascertain-
ed or estimated duties, there is an implied con-
tract on The part of the Government TO refund
the same to the importer. The decision is I'm
portant, because there are numerous other cases
pending in the Court Of Claims involving the
same princi pies"
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
The President.


The Washington correspondent Of the n. IL.
Gazette says -
| meet the President often of a morning,
even at times when the mercury irembles al ze-
ro, taking his customary walk before breakfast.
Ii is almost the sole relaxation he allows him
self. His mornings are wholly engrossed with
the duties of his office, and his afternoons and
evenings broken in upon by visitors and per-
sons on individual matters. Still, notwith-
standing the severity of his application TO busi-
ness, he is hooking very well. The regularity
of his hours for rising and retirement, and his
careful diet, enable him To endure The faligues
Of his position Indeed, never saw him in
better apparent health. He laughs at the
storm of abuse which The abolition press aud
oraters discharge upon him, and tells his friends
10 pass il by without nulire. "ln good, old
New Hampshire he says, ''we never thought
of clearing out the roads Till it was done snow
ing. Let these persons exhaust their wrath
the people, bye and bye, will break ont the
paths"
No president since Gen Jackson has enjoyed
So great personal popularity among the citi-
gems here, or the visitors and "strangers within
the gates" His receptions every Friday night
are thronged, aud he has pleasant word and
smile for every one presented TO him. He
mingles with The throng, and is mostly notice
able for the great simplicity of his manner.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

O. The Providence journal gives the fol-
lowing pointed notice of Mr.. Speaker Banks =
Perhaps no man in The House is better
qualified to preside over IFS deliberations. We
hope he will appoint the Committee before he
has time 10 change his politics."
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
Maine Representatives Endorsed.

The Communication below was signed by the
Republican members of the Legislature, and
forwarded To The Maine delegation on Monday,
s1st inst No honest man will doubt that il re-
fleets the views and feelings Of large majority
of the voters of Maine. 1t was signed by every
Republican member of the Legislature except
some two or three who we're absent from the
ty.-Kenne6oc Journal.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

- The new Hindoo Judiciary system of
New Hampshire will cost the State $4,000
a year more than the old one.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
,rP The Montreal Herald Gin a long arti

SMALL Pox.-A case of small pox has oc-
CURED in Norridgewock.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

~ 1t is calculated that 500 of The selfsac-
r.6ciug gentlemen of the black republican par
iy focked TO Washington in the hope Of getting
petty offices under the House organization A.
Office is what the sleek looking patriots are
after
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

3 The democratic convention for the Sec
ond district, was held in Portland on Thursday
last. Hon. Joseph Howard was elected presi-
dent, and Abner Oakes and A. A. Hanscom
Secretaries.
Jonathan Smith Of Westbrook, and Israel
Chadbourne of Alfred were unanimously chosen
delegates to the Cincinnati convention, and
wete authorized, if necessary, to appoint sub
stitutes.
The choice of presidential elector was
postponed until the convention 10 select can
didaie for Congress.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

ANOTHER SroRM.-Decdedly the most Sc
we're snow storm Of the season prevailed here
on Sunday and Monday Some six or eight
inches Of snow fell, which was piled up in huge
drifts, rendering the roads in some directions
entirely impossible. No mail was received
from Portland on Monday though The train
here late in the afternoon. The eastern stage
started oct, but was obliged 10 return.
No mail from Boston has been received
since Saturday, up TO the moment Of going to
press.
The mail from Portland Monday morning
arrived at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. The
up river train did not reach this city on Tues
day.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

A MELANCHOLY CASE OF PoIsoNING.-Tbe
Pittsfeld Eagle gives the following account of
a melancholy case Of poisoning which occurred
in the town of Richmond recently:
1T seems that Dr. Jennings had occasion 10 ad
minister strychnine 10 patient on the 3lst ult.,
and on his return home left his medicine case,
containing the powders which were unused, IN
his study, room which the family are not al
lowed to enter At the time. the only daugh-
ter of Dr. j., beautiful child of nine years,
was i'll with some slight disorder, for which
Dover's powders had been prescribed. Her
little brother, thinking TO play doctor, ventured
into The prescribed room, took out the fatal
powders and offered Them TO his sister, who re-
fused them. One of them, however, dropped
on the floor by the table, and Mrs. Jennings,
surprising it to be one of the Dovers' powders,
picked it up, placed i; with them, and after
wards gave ii as such To her daughter. The
result was, of course, her death in very short
time, and before the physicians who had beea
summoned could arrive
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

MORE THAN EXPECTED. The New Hamp-
shire Patriot says some exceedingly witty
gentlemen of the abolition party in Concord,
formed the plan of sending 10 the Patriot a
notice pretending that a democratic meeting
would be held in Kensington on Monday of
last week. They accordingly did SO. Some
democrats heard of The trick, and determined
10 use it to their own advantage. They i'm
mediately got out some bills, engaged speak
ers, and on the day appointed, had large and
enthusiastic democratic rally. Guess the aboli-
tionists won't try that trick again.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
WHEELock's FILTER REGULATING GAS

WHEELocK's FILTER REGULATING Gas
BURNER.-Mr. CHARLES w. MAeoUN, agent
for this city, has placed in our sanctum one of
these burners, large numbers of which have
been recently put up in this city. One great
difficulty in using gas, heretofore experienced,
has been TO equalize the pressure so as to
produce full combustion and also separate the
gas from impurity. The in1entor claims that
this burns all the carbon, prevents blowing,
smoking, and all impnr,ty in the atmosphere,
produces a more soft, steady and beautiful
flame, and from 25 to 100 per cent more light
than any other burner.
1t certainly gives better light, and we are
satisfied is nearer perfection than any we have
SEEN. The experiment of placing one of them
over common fsh-taiL or bat-wing, will sat-
isfy every one of its superiority. Every one
who uses gas should examine it.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

STEAMSHIP PAcIFIc SaFE-The following
telegraphIc despatch, in relation 10 the steamer
Pacific, was received in Boston on Monday -
HALIFAX, l8lh
James Campbell, young gent. OF this city,
just arrived in Engl per Canada from Hall
fax, writes 10 W. & c. Murdock & Co., Of
Halifax, as follows :-'Liverpnol, Jan. 26.-
The weather has been very severe during the
past week. The Pacific was obliged To put
back into The Shannon river on her way out OF
the Channel. and the Royal Charter, Austria
lian steamer. was forced 10 put back 10
Plymouth
This is all. No portion Of news here to cor
roborate it,
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GDs'. Killings
CARMENATEvE AND AsTRENGENT SYRUP ;


a An Infalibe Remedy for
Cholera htantum, or Summer COMPLIANT of Chill
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The long and successful experience in the use of this remodv
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Delta tCoahoma Coz Miss, May 81 ls47.
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