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Drugs ano 1Mfbifints, II.
y, T.. VALET.
A. his Drug store on Third strs


Az his Drug store on Third street.
Is in constant receipt of PURE,
l FREaU DRrtsg MEb/iINFa. ,UENL
HhiS. PERFV.NEHyEs. .ec. He has Just y.c+jv-
edper .hpTempes,, from N. Y. the following:
Barrel Refined Alum,
do. Copetas;
, do Cum,
I do. Ghm t'amphor refined,
do. bcatb oi Soda, lido Cream Ta1inr,
Id Fine white Cum Arabic.
10 Onz. Sulph Quiuine,
40 d'achns SuIph MOI lphine;
Bes' African Cayenne Pepper,
50 lbs Best Bermuda Arrow Root
American Scari6rators;
Turkey Rhubsrb PuIv Ipecac. &c.
a N Of which, he offers on the most rca-
souable terms. oc,1o
NIEOP Aut'Phlog'st'1"s lie Erant, 10,
~ colds coughs &c for sale by
nay-24 !. t. WALLET. Druggist
I EECHES. 200 best Hungarian Leecl-
- es, Just received and for sale Ivy
f.b ~. }. l.. WALLET, Apothecary
RADWAYS Renovating Resovcnt ~
~ solves disease, psriles fhe bloed, ana
ren"vatss the system. fet sale by
feb ~. .'.L. WALLET, Apothecaty
nR. Geogbesan's Compound Extract Of
~ Hytiro6Ier. for sale by
may-24. ID. VALET, Druggist.
The morning comet., 1856-05-13

NIEOP A"t'Ph'og's''1"e lie Er'ant, 10
~ colds coughs Nc. for sale by
maya. !. t. WALLET. Druggist.
The morning comet., 1856-05-13

VT"SEIN1 "'IFF n VFI HFCHTVs
10 whom all orders m,,st be a aldressed
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
Henry Ward Beecher's Shooting
Gallery.

The Albany Argus has the following remarks
upon the sudden taking of the Reverend Henry
Ward Beecher to the shooting business;-
ave published an account Of Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher's auctioneering services in the
cause of 'Sharpe's rifles in the North Church
in New Haven. 1t will be recollected that he
promised on that occasion to raise twenty five
rifles in his own congregation in Brooklyn =
Accordingly, on the next Sabbath evening, he
converted his church into shooting gallery,
and introduced the rife exercise. He gave an
account of his New Haven mission in behalf of
the church militant and of the pledges of
weapons he had made, and although out OF
regard for the prejudiees of some of the reli-
gious newspapers, he would not take up COL
lection in the church on that Sabbath evening
he invited those who were willing to contribute
rife to remain and confer with him after SER
vice-pledging on his part one rife at least,
two if necessary. Probably the reverend gen.
tleman, as he is man of progress, will next
take measures TO have his church fitted up as a
shooting gallery. where emigyants for Kansas
can. of Sabbath ereaing, take lessons in The use Of
Shapes rifles"
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
A Minister Of the Gospel Of Peace.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. in late dis
course at the Plymouth Church, Brooklyn. n.
Y, of which he is Pastor. said, as reported by
the New York Evening Post freesoil paper
"Ile believed that the Sharpe rifle was a
truly mora! agency, and that there was more
moral power in one of those instruments, so
far as the shareholders OF Kansas were con-
cerned, than in a hundred Bibles. You might
Just as well. said he. read the Bible to bufla-
loes as to those fellows who follow Atchlson
and Stringfellow; but they have supreme re-
spect for the logic that is embodied in Sharpes
rifles.
The Bible Is addressed to the conscience, but
when you address il 20 them II has no elect
there Is no conscience there. Though he was
a peace man, he had the greatest regard for
Sharpe riiles. aud for that pluck that induced
those New England men to use them"
What respect has Beeeher himself for 'The
Bible" when he thus speaks of it: What re-
speet has prpiessed minister Of the Gospel
tor the sacred volume. when he thus shame
lessly declares that there is more moral power
in one Of Sharpe's rifles, so far as the slave
holders of Kansas are concerned. than in
hundred Bibles: What respect has he for the
peaceful teachings Of Christ, who, from the sa-
cred desk, breaches war and bloodshed as pref
cradle to the Gospels An open in6del may
claim respect at least for frankness. but he who
steals the livery of the Court of Heaven to
serve the Devil in." deserves the universal con-
tempt and execration Of all mankind.
We pass his abuse of Kansas Shareholders.
Even upon the ground that they are as bad as
represented. his blasphemous illusions to the
Bible are equally objectionable. When the
master, whom Beecher processes to serve, ap-
peared on earth. lie made publicans and sim
ners the object of his peculiar kindness. He
die not preach of Sharpe's rifles nor any other
weapons of war. If he ever suffered the Ian
guase Of severity to rest upon his tongue, it
was when he denounced self-righteous hypo-
critics Nor need we comment upon Beech
er's safe display of valor in a Brooklyn pulpit.
We suspect that If he were really put 10 the
test, he would be found in the same category
with bellicose preacher in Scotland. who,
having encouraged his flock to battle, was
found in the heat of the action, snugly en-
sconced behind tree. When asked what he
was doing there, he replied that he was "wrest-
ling in prayer. - Richmond Despatch.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
Supreme Judicial Court.
Sagadahoc County. April Term, 1856.
JUDGE GooDENow, PRESIDING.

JUDGE GooDENow, PRESIDING.
The following cases have been disposed of
in addition to those reported in our last.
William Rogers u.s. Thomas Witham. An
action of ejectment. Plaintiff demands of de-
fendant certain piece Of real estate in Bath.
Verdict for plf. The land in question was
only of the value Of about so. ]. S. Ba-
ker for plff. w. Gilbert for deft.
Henry Darrah rs. Samuel Brown. Parties
live in Richmond. Action was from an ap-
peal from Justice Of the Peace on an account
for clothing delivered deft., he claiming $50.
Verdict for plf. for Sl5,45. Abbott for plff.
b. Kimball for deft
Stephen L. Williams rs. Joel Williams
The parties were brothers. The action was
to recover for services Of plf. on farm of their
father now deceased I; defendant having the IT,
tie thereto by deed from his father. The
amount claimed by plff. was s376. Verdict
for def. Simmons for plfr Gilbert for deft.
Samuel d. Reed Us. Levi Temple. Action
on note said to be given 10 one MeCorrison
and by him endorsed to VIM. Winslow, and
afterwards purchased by plf. The endorse
ments were denied. The Court ruled the pff
must prove them, and on failure so 10 do, by
consen, OF deft.'s counsel, the case was con-
tinued. Merrill for plf. J. S. Sewall for
def.
James chatham and wife Us. Harrison
Springer. Action to recover damages occa-
stoned by an assault made on plfs.' wife by
def. who alleged she took wrongtully bas-
ket of apples from tree on his deft.'s premis-
es. The verdict OF the jury was for plf., and
damages assessed at 5000. Deft. filed excep-
tions and the case goes to the law Court
Porter for Plf. Gilbert for def.
State Us. John Murphy. This was an in
dictment for an assault with an axe on one
James Murphy. Verdict of the jury gully.
Sentence of the Court was a fine of ten dollars
and costs, which defendant paid. The case
was argued to the jury by J. S. Sewall, Esq,
for the deft., and by ]. S. Baker, Co. Atty,
for the State. t
Mary Ann Kelley, libellant for divorce, Us.
Thomas Kelley. The libelant prayed for
divorce from the bonds of matrmony on the
grounds OF adultery, abuse, neglecting to pro-
vide for her, sc. Much testimony was in
troduced going to criminate both parties, which
testimony was of such character "a portion
of it at least) as is not proper in our opinion
to be published. After long trial the ver-
dict of the jury was that it would be best for
divorce as prayed for to be granted. The
counsel for the respondent filed exceptions,
which were allowed by the Court, and the
case goes to the law Court, upon them. Tall
man for libel.ant Gilbert for respondent.
The Court adjourned on Saturday forenoon.
The Grand Jury found but five indictments,
which were for assault and battery, and for
selling liquor.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

VALUABLE Doc. Some time since man
named Lally, who was badly frozen, was found
on the ice at Troy, N. Y. by Newfoundland
dog, which attracted attention, and the man
taken to the hospital. On the morning Of
April Sd, on opening their store, the owners of
this faithful dog found the floor in the back
room on fire, and the dog laboring with his fore
feet and mouth trying TO subdue it. A pail of
weter which stood in the room had been poured
down the hole. The faithful animal had so
successfully combatted the FIRE as to prevent
its spreading beyond a spot two or three feet
square. How long the noble fellow had stood
sentinel and fought down the advancing flames
can only be conjecIured-it must have been
several hours. His feet, legs and mouth were
badly burned, and it is feared that he is seri-
ously injured by inhalins the hot air. He re-
fuses food, and is apparently in much pain.
We trust the sagacious and faithful creature is
not dangerously injured. He is worth his
weight in gold, and may safely be pronounced
the noblest of his race.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

e The Northampton Courier, one of the
Oldest and best conducted abolition papers in
Kansas humhug. We copy The following from
that paper Of Tuesday, April LIST.
F" The Kansas free state legislature has pass
ed law To the effect that the acts of that body
shall not take effect until Kansas is admitted in
to the Union or until confirmed by further leg
isIation. Perhaps we are dull, but we cannot
see any propriety or necessity for the assemb-
ling of this legislature. It's laws, like the
Dutchman's, are 10 take effect when it is con-
venent. Ifthe legislature has not the power
10 legislate for the present, as is admitted in
the passage of the act above referred 10, what
moral right has it TO assembled
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

The VOLCANO AT HILo. The Honolulu
Friend says that every day darkens the pros
poets Of Hlo. The stream comes in great force
some tws miles week. Three or four miles
will bring it through the woods. 1t follows
water channels, dries up aqueous matter, and
forms fiery cascades of terrible sublimity. It
heads straight down upon US, and nothing but
the hand of Omnipotence can save our town
and the bay. Our expulsion seems every day
more and more solemn reality. Molten fires
are cleaning trees are falling. the jungle is
consuming, rivers are boiling and ascending in
steam clouds.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
Proceedings of the Members Of the Bar
of Sagadahoc County.

A meeting of the members of the bar OF
Sagadahoc County was held on Tuesday,
April sih, 1856, Cor the purpose of expressing
a manifestation of their respect for Ebenezer
Clap, Esq, deceased, the oldest member of
this bar. The meeting was called to order by
John S. Baker, Esq, on whose motion,
Charles R. Porter, Esq, was chosen Chair
man, and on motion, ]. S. Sewall, Esq, was
chosen Secretary.
A committee consisting of Nathaniel Grot-
on, Jacob Smith, and Charles W. Larrabee,
Esqs., were chosen to report suitable resolu-
tions.
The committee, through their Chairman,
made the following report
SUPREME JUDICIAL Court,
COUNTY OF SAGADAHoc,
April Term, 1856,
At special meeting ofthe members Of the
bar of said Court
Whereas, since the last session of The Court,
the Hon. Ebenezer Clap, who lat his death)
was the oldest msmber Of any bar in this State,
has suddenly been called away from US by
death.
ResolUed That it is with grief we are in
formed of his death ;-one who, for more than
hall century, and before most of the present
members of this bar were born, was in the
practice of the law in this city.
Res0lred, That in all the relations of filial
and domestic life, he was a worthy example
TO all classes of society; as a christian and
faithful counsellor, uninhuenced by any other
principle than that-''do unto others as you
would that they should do unto you"
Pes0lred, That it is honorable and decorous
in the living, 10 show respect TO the memory
OF the dead; and that it is due to the charac-
ter of our venerable deceased brother, for US
engaged in the same profession, so to do, and
as be survived all his kindred, died improles,
it is further
Rtsoleed, That these doings be presented to
his Honor, Judge GooDENow now presiding
over this Court, with request that he direct
them to be placed on the files of Court.
The report and resolutions having been read
and unanimously adopted,
Voted, That Hon. Nathaniel Groton be re-
quested to present these proceedings to this
Court, accompanied by such remarks as he
may deem proper
Voted, That copy of these proceedings
and the proceedings in Court be published in
the several papers in this city.
CHARLES R. PORTER, Chairman.
JACOB s. SEwALL, Secretary.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

KANSAS AFFAIRS A Kansas correspon-
dent of the Hillsdale Gazette, under date of
February IL, writes
Z" | will here state upon my honor that the
war humbug is really humbug indeed. 1t is
calculated TO intimidate many an honest man,
and 10 prevent them from coming TO Kansas,
and enjoying the shire OF this beautifu coun
try, It's climate aud soil. Believe me when
tell you there is no need of rifles, muskets, re-
volvers, bowie knives, or any other deadly
weapon. These articles are as useless here
as in any of the Staies.''
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

and feel assured that in the hands of either of
them our government would be administered
as honorably, prudently, economically and with
equal success.
Upon whomsoever the nomination may fall,
we shall be found among the first to re-
spond to it, and among the foremost to battle
for its success.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

SOUTHERN SLAVES. The New York OBJ
server, the chief organ of the Presbyterian
Church, says;
g 1t is true that more than nine-tenths of
the negroes at the South are still slaves but
is slavery under Christian masters in Ameri-
ca the same evil with slavery under heather
tyrants in Africa! Degraded as these slaves
may still be, compared with the sons OF the
pilgrims of New England, or even with
the mass of laborers in some of the enlight-
ened countries in Europe, can the millions or
one million negroes, bond or free, be found in
any part of the world, who can compare for
good condition, physical, intellectual and NOR
al with the three millions of slaves at the
South! Has Christianity, aided by all the
wealth of British Christians, done as much
during the last twenty years for the elevation
of the eight hundred thousand emancpated
negroes in the West Indies, British philan-
,hrspIs,s themselves being the judges of what
it has done, during the same period for the ell
ovation of our three millions of American
slaves
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

CO The Hartford Times says that one Of
the iiileraiing Kansas lecturers, who held forth
in that city few days since, was reeling
about the streets on Saturday in state Of gross
intoxcaiion,"
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

q Mr.. Jabez Thing Of Freeport. 60 years
Of age, fell under the cars a; that place on FRI
day evening, and had bis LEFT arm crushed off,
Nv. Thing had visited the cars to meet friend,
and jumped off after the train had started.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

F A large meteor fell near Belfast, abont
9 O'Clock on the morning of the llh inst, shak-
ing the buildings in that CITY, and was distinct
ly heard at Rockland and neighboring towns.
The noise resembled the explosion Of pow
der mill. Ii is not known where it fell.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

e The committee on elections in the House
have decided iha, Mr.. Fuller, of Maine, the
sitting member, was duly elected over Mr..
Miliken, and recommended that the latter re-
ceive per diem and mileage from the com
mencement Of the session.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

y When Mr.. McCobb was nominated for
mayor of Portland, the black republican pa
pers said he was the border ruffian candidate.
After his election they merely called him the
liberal or citizens candidate.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
Agitation. long drawn out.

The friends Of freedom, says the New
York Express, an opposition paper,-are not
in the least hurry to settle The Kansas contest
ed election. An opportunity was presented
them, when Whitfield and Reeder both pre-
sented prsma facia certificates from organiza-
tions equally irregular. and then they might
have ousied both, and long ere this, provided
fair election law for Kansas, for both con-
testants to go back, and settle the issue before
the people. This course, however, would
have removed from Congress the agitation, and
hence, to keep up that, w hit6eld was let in,
and Reeder kept out. with all sorts of PROPOSE
tions TO come for sending any and everywhere
for agitation, "fuel," "sieam," &c., &C.
The peculiar 'friends of freedom" in the
House have no idea of direct vote before Au-
gust or September. .sThe cause of freedom"
demands that the election in Kansas shall be
stared of till about the time, or after the Pres
deniial election, and then, if"Sharp's rifles"
can be the cause of little blood letting, "the
gore" will water '.human freedom" Agita-
tion, n,--long, and long drawn QUITS what is
necessary for the new-fangled Republican ism.
81 The Gerrish Market building, at the
junction Of Portland and Sudbury streets, Bos-
ton, was entirely destroyed by fire Saturday
18th inst, a large structure Of brick six stories
high, occupied on the lower. floor domestic
market, second only to Faneuil Hall Market in
extent. The upper stories were occupied by
Sanborn, Carter & Bazin, book publishers, who
employed about 60 hands; Barnard & Dlling-
ham, furniture manufacturers; A. & NJ Lowe,
Piano Forte makers; A. H. Al Hen, cabinet fur
ni,ure; Mrs. Bolles, sewing machines; Boyce,
Shore & Co., painters, and others. The loss
Of George w. Gerrish, principal owner Of the
building, is about $3.50 ,O00-one half insured
The falling of the walls crushed two adjoining
wooden buildings. The entire loss is estima-
ted 10 be $3.50, 900.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

SPRING.-The weather, for some days back,
has been for the most part mild and pleasant
The birds have commenced their spring carols,
and nature is beginning 10 assume her vernal
garb. The mud in our streets is fast drying
up, and the travelling will in few days be
quite good.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

EOoe Of the most celebrated pulpit orators
Of Paris, the Able de Deguerry, said in SER
mon during lent. i" Women, now-a-days, for
get in the astonishing amplitude Of their dress
es, that the gates Of Heaven are very narrow. y
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

RAILROAD CHANeE.-By referring TO our ad
verlising columns, il will be seen that the time
for running the cars between this city and Port
land is changed.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

PENNsYIvANIA.-The Spring elections in al
most every localiry in Pennsy ylvania show large
democratic gains. and in many Of the strong
holds of know nothingism the cohorts of aboli-
,i"oism and fana,icism have Suffered an igno-
minious defeat r.e si..r s..-N
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

81 The house ofJuhn Porter. 81, ,Rockland
was destroyed by FIRE few days since. Loss
$4,000. Insured. $500. MA. ,....,
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

LAuNcHED--At Winnegance, 9Th inst, from
the yard of Messrs R. Morse g. Sons, ship of
about 600 tons, called the MOUNT BLANC.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

The spring town elections in Michigan
have resulted in complete triumph for the
democracy. In the inspiring language of the
Detroit Free Press of Friday, the llth =
"Sicce the late election Of 1647, the oppo-
siton party has not been so thoroughly routed.
We have certainly carried eight-ten,hs of The
supervisors, and our present impression is that
the democratic popular majority will not be
less than SIX THOUSAND and it is very likely
10 reach SEVEN THOUSAND
This is the first gun of the presidential cam
paign from the northwest. 1t announces the
great fact that the REACTION is fairly under
wav, and that its progress is irresistible.
All honor to the gallant democracy of Mich
igan. All honor to the party that has admin
istered so whitening rebuke 10 ianaticism,
and SO sternly reprimanded rebellion. All
honor TO the party that has so gloriously up
held the constitution.
It is triumph of popular sovereignty-of
the Kansas-Nebraska act. 1t is a triumph of
the Union. 1t is a triumph of RIGHT and JUS
TIcE. And. too, it is a triumph OF GOOD FAITH
of the faith which binds the north and the
south together"
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

g See advertisement Of Auction Sale in
another column. Mr.. Heath has large stock,
which he is determined to reduce, even at a
sacrifice.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

RHopr IsLAND.-The recent election in
Rhode Island shows a gain Of about FIVE
THOUSAND votes from last year, on the side Of
the democrats. The K. n. candidate for Cow
ernor is elected but there is no choice for Lieut.
Governor or Treasurer. Last year the k. MS
carried the state by 5000 msjority--ihis year
i. has been reduced to less than 5000. Well
done, little Rhody.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

E Rev. Mr.. Henson, really worthy col
ored man, as we learn, will deliver lecture
at the City Hall, this "Wednesday evening.
Go and hear him. y
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

GERMAN COLOGNE. One of the incest arti-
cles we have seen of late, is the German CO.
logne put up by c. w. Magoun, of this city.
Try it, and you will agree with u.s.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

CARPETS. Purchasers of Carpeting are re-
ferred to the advertisement of the New Eng
land Carpet Company, in another column.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

Lardner's one thousand and ten things
worth knowing. book clearly explaining how
10 do rightly everything that can be necessary
in the kitchen, the parlor and the dressing
room, and disclosing all the most valuable in
formation, receipts and instruction in the USE
full arts is. as its title indicates. an invaluable
work for every household. Published by H.
Long s. Brother, l2l Nassau street, New York
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

RIVER NAvIGATIoN.-The ice has left the
Kennebec, between this city and Augusta, and
river navigation is now unobstructed. Capt.
Beck, with the good steamer Teazer, will
probably commence his trips in few days.
- We learn that the fine liule steamer t.
F. Secor has been purchased by Capt. Nath.
Kimball, and will be Immediately put on the
route between this city and Portland, and to
connect with the Portland boats for Boston,
She has been thoroughly painted and repaired,
and is to be commanded by Capt Donovan,
late of the steamer Governor.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

3 We learn that the steamer Governor has
been purchased by new company, and having
been thoroughly repaired during the winter,
to Boston on Monday next. Capt. JOHN L.
BRowN, the old and experienced agent, will
act in that capacity this season.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
HARTFORD. l4ih,

The Democrats have elected their Mayor by
538 mai, carrying four Of the six Wards, elect
ing large majority of Aldermen and Council
Eastern times., 1856-04-17
New Books.

CoURrsHIP AND MARRIAGE or. the Joys and
Sorrows of American Life. BY the late Mrs.
Caroline Lee Hentz. Philadelphia; I. B.
Peterson & Co.
This work will be found. on perusal by all.
to be one of the most exciting. interesting, and
popular works of the day. 1t is written in a
charming STYLE and will elicit through all a
thrill of deep and exquisite pleasure. 1t
abounds with the most beautiful scenic descrip-
tions; and displays an intimate acquaintance
with all phases Of human character. 1t is full
of incidents. oftentimes bold and startling, and
describes the warm feelings of the Southerner
in glowing colors. 1t will be found in plot,
incident, and management, to be a superior
work. Stearns has it.
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

The municipal election held in Portsmouth,
Va on Saturday, resulted in the choice of the
entire democratic ticket, including mayor and
the whole city council. Portsmouth and Nor
folk used to be the very hot-beds Of know
nothinpism,
Eastern times., 1856-04-17

The democrats succeeded at the municipal
election in Cleveland on Monday.
At ST. Louis, same day, John How was
chosen mayor, and the whole democratic ticket
prevailed by majority of 1900. Of course
the democrats have both branches of the city
council--a complete sweep Of the know moth
ngs.