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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

ADJUTANr GENERALS REPoRT.-Of volun-
teer companies, there are 80 newly formed in
the State, besides II Notwithstanding the
aggregate Volunteer force of the State about
1000 men. The Report thinks that the fos-
tering care of the Legislature might easily in
crease the force to 10000 men, which i, ought
Wendall P Smith and G. G. Cushman, the
Adjutant General has no hesitation in saying,
" for military department and soldier-like
bearing, could hardly be excelled."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

Municipal or Police Courts in criminal cases
act additional allowing aliens 10 hold and con-
vey real estate.
House.-On motion of Mr.. Foster Of East
Machias, the Land Agent was directed 10 in
form the Legislature, what timber lands, il
any, have been sold or conveyed since his last
annual report on what tracts the timber has
been sold, the time given to take il off, the
price per acre, the time Of payment, and by
what authority such sales were made also
what permits, if any, either written or verbal,
have been granted on the public lands, under
which operations are now being made, and by
what authority such permits were granted
and whether he has reason to believe that OPP
erations are being made on any lands belong
ing to the State without permission or license,
and what measures, il any, have been taken
TO prevent such tre>passes.
Read and dsS'gned-Bill for the preservation
OF fish In Bremen pond.
Mr.. SWEET OF Parsonsield, from the commit
tee on Education, reported legislation inexpe-
dent on the subject Of teaching The elements
OF agriculture IN common schools Accepted.
Petitions presented and reftrred-Of Benia-
min Beed and others, of Boothbay, for leave
TO build bridge; Cyrus McKown and others
of Southport and vicinity, for same.
MONDAY, Feb, IL.
Sendte.-Papers from the House disposed
OF in concurrence.
An order came from the House instructing
the Land Agent 10 withhold the delivery of
certain deeds of townships Of land TO Samuel
F. Heysey and Dudley G. Hall.
Passed TO be endcted-Acts to increase the
capital stock of the Manufacturers and Trad
ers' Bank, Portland OF The Bath Bank Of
the American Bank, Hallowell of the Calais
Bank of the Casco Bank, Portland an act
to prevent the taking of fish in Moosehead
Lake; an act authorizing the city of Portland
TO expend 100000 ia the construction of
wharves, &c., for ocean steamers.
House.-Papers from the Senate disposed
of in concurrence.
A communication was read from the Secre-
tary of State, laying before the Legislature,
the returns of agents for the sale of liquor un-
the law OF 1855.
Passed to be endcted-Blls TO increase capt.
tai stock of Bath, City, Casco, Manufacturers
and Traders and American Banks authoriz-
ing city of Portland to build wharves and
docks.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

Destructive FIRE IN MANCHESTER, N. H.
Patterns Building, adjoining the City Hall,
in Manchester, took fire about 5 O'Clock Tues
day morning, and was destroyed, with most of
its contents. The building was owned BY
$40, 0O0-insurance $4,000. The total loss
is from SIS, 900 to $IOO,O0O The offices of
the American daily and weekly Union,
Democrat, Mirror, daily and weekly Stars
and Stripes, Manchester Democrat and Gran
tie Farmer were destroyed, together with the
printing Office in which all the press-work in
town was done. The City Library, City Liz
uor Agency and Odd Fellows Hall were also
destroyed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

A BROTHER OF ANTHONY Burns on HIS
TRAVELS. The Virginia Sentinel relates the
following Henry Burns, brother of the no
torious Anthony Burns, belongs to gentle
man on Red River, in Louisiana. His master
recently gave him written permission TO visit
his relations in Virginia. On his way Henry
was forced by ice to quit the Ohio river and
travel through the state of Ohio. He stated
on his arrival here that abolitionists bothered
him nightly in Ohio-especially when they
found out that he was brother 10 Anthony.
They offered 10 set him up in business, and
raise him large sum Of money, if he would
abscond but Henry spurned their offers. He
said his master had more money bet upon his
return than they can raise, and that his mas
ter sis bound 10 ,Cin."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

CITY CoUNcIL.-Regular monthly meeting
Tuesday evening, 5th.
Reports Accepted.-Of Committee on High
ways, leave withdraw on petition of Ebed
Lincoln of committee on gas and gas fixtures
that it is inexpedient to make any change in
the burners of the city lamps.
Roll of accounts passed in concurrence.
amounting To Sl063. 81 was ordered 10 be paid
Orders Pdssed.-To discontinue a portion
of Water street, over land of A. W. Turner;
directing the Finance Committee TO consider
and report upon the subject of increasing the
Mayors salary; directing the same committee
to audit and publish the annual financial state
menis.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

BEAR SHOT IN PRosPEcT Some weeks
ago it became known that large bear was
prowling about the woods in Prospect Sew
eral Of The citizens made efforts 10 capture the
g ANIMAL but without success. Gov. Nor
rill's sheriff, Roberts, in imitation of q Old
Put" drove him from his hole and it is
thought that these old sheritfs will go into the
business OF s. bar" fighting if the supreme
court decides against them. The honor how
ever of shooting . the bear ITSELF belongs 10
one of the braves of the Penobscot tribe of In
dians now camping with number OF the tribe
on /" Mack's Point" in Searsport. Bruin, it
is said, was not very fat; but weighed about
three hundred and fifty pounds. Free
Press
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
$1S2,744 rs
LINCOLN BANK.
80
S35T,3043 80
sAGADAHoCK BANK.
$25S,39164

COLONIZATION SHIP.-lt will be gratifying
to every true philanthropist TO know that the
new ship, proposed tobe furnished the Amer
lean Colonization Society, by the people of
Maine, is really about to be built. The build
ing committee will receive proposals for furn-
ishing the materials and building the ship un-
til the 23d inst. as will be seen by reference
to our advertising columns.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

ADULTERATIoN OF FLOUR. A few weeks
ago, baker in Montreal, Canada, returned
twelve barrels Of flour out Of twenty he had
purchased, because there was so much plaster
of paris in it that he could not use it.
A Toronto miller, in speaking OF this, says
there are numerous dealers in flour and mill
otfal in Quebec, MoBtreal, Kingston, Cobourg,
Toronto and Hamilton, whose business is TO
buy up The empty barrels of such mills as are
considered the manufacturers Of the best quail
lily of flour, into which, with the original mill
brand upon them, they pack the most inferior
-four they can purchase, and now they have
even descended to adulIerate that by admix-
ture of plaster
He says he knows men in Toronto who are
making fortunes by taking the best quality of
flour from the barrels in which it had been
placed after the inspection and branding, and
replacing it with article that is little il any
better than shorts.-NelcburypOn Herald,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

- The Montreal Herald lin long article
on the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. takes ground
in favor of the American, and in opposition 10
the British Interpretation Of it. This is one
of those straws which sometimes show the way
The wind blows. The Canadians are anxious
for reciprocity with Uncle Sam, and care mere
for it than all the Ruatans and Bellies in the
world
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

MAINE STATE PRIsoN.-By the Reports Of
the Warden and Inspectors of this institution,
we find that the number Of convicts Nov. 80,
1854. was %, and 90 have been received since,
discharged on expiration of sentence "a, par
duned s, remaining Dec. 81, 1855, g.
Whole number since the opening Of the prison
in 1924. 1850.
OF the present prisoners, the schedule Of
their crimes is as fulluws-larceny 81, arson 3,
robbng mail |, burglary A, passing counterfeit
money l, murder 8, ia the second degree 8,
sentence commuied l, rape 5, adultery 5, as
sault with intent TO ravsh q, robbery l., assault
10 kill 2, shophreaking and larceny 8.
Their employment is-making baskets o, 10
smith shop IL. on contract (shoemaklnel 81,
wheelrights 10, iailors 4, cooks ., washers =,
walters ., Jumpers Q, in solitary !, sick !:
Their nationality is-from Ireland 10, Eng
land a, Nova Scotia 6, United States SO.
White males IS, negro |, white females 8.
The expense Of the prison for the last nine
months have exceeded the income by $685.
80.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

NV INvENTIoN.-Happening into the shoe
shop of Messrs. Merrill & Humphrey, a few
days ago, we discovered machine for cutting
out boot heels 1t is very simple in its Goa
slruclion, and so arranged that heels of any
size can he cut. Ii does its work quick and
well; in fact, better than is usually done with
pattern. 1t is the invenllon Of Mr. Henry p
Humphrey. We understand Mr.. I'll. has Ia
ken preliminary measures for a pa,ent.-LelU-
iStoR AdUeriiSer.-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

How THE jury STOOD The jury, in the
case of Cuburn and Daltnn, had fourteen ballots
before reaching verdict. On the first they
stood ten for conviction for manslaughter, and
two for acquital. On the 7Ih, the jury took
ballo, on the question Of guilty of aggravated
assault, when nine were for such verdict and
three for simple assault. On the lllh ballot,
ten voted for verdict of aggravated assault;
on the 18th and 18Th, nine; when suddenly on
the l4ih The whole twelve voted for verdict
of assault and battery Boston Bee.
The above will show what kind Of men are
sometimes found on luries. First, there were
ten believed them guilty Of manslanghier; after
a time but nine would vote aggravated assault;
finally the whole voted simple assault and BAT
terry. If they had taken another vote, the prc-
liability is they would have declared both in
nocenl-and it would not have taken much to.
have convinced them that Sumner killed him
selfand attempted The lives of the defendants.--
Ne.c6rypoft Herald,
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A Washington letter in the Baltimore SUI

A Washington letter in the Baltimore Sun
contains the following paragraph:
" 1t is worthy of note that in the United
States there are $500, 900 Roman Catholics,
whilst in the senate and house of representa-
iives, there is but one member each who even
makes profession of that faith. In the cabi-
net, the supreme court of the United States,
the senate and the house, there is not single
foreign born citizen. Surely Americans are
ruling America
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

Frozen TO DEATH.-We have never heard,
says the Madison (Wis.) Democrat, ofso many
cases of freezing to death, as those of recent
occurrence.
Last week the driver and two passengers in
the stage arriving at Fox Lake, were found
dead as it drove up TO the door, and two Indi-
ans were shortly afterwards found near the
village frozen to death.
We now find the following in the Sparta
Watchman
Fiue men Frozen 10 Deafh.-We learn that
five men were frozen to death about four weeks
ago, in the Southern part of Minnesota. They
were in an open sleigh coming from St. Paul.
The horses went up to tavern on the prairie
and stopped. The landlord went out and
found the five men frozen stiff. Their names
are not known.
s. Accounts from Buffalo speak Of snow
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

THE SPEAKER.-The n. HI. Patriot says -
Thus lat the close of the ninth week of the ses-
sion, the party which entered Congress boast
ing majority of seventy or eighty, succeeded
in electing their Speakerby plurality of three
votes If this is triumph to bo1st of, let
the Union-slding and negro-absorbing factions
make the most of it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

GREAT Loss OF LIFE BY SHIPwREcKs.-A
letter from Capt. Freeman, of barque Var
mouth, of Boston, dated Gibraltar, January
10, says that there were nearly one hundred
vessels ashore between Cape de Cat and Ca
diz, and it was estimated that five hundred
lives were lost. Capt. Freeman's vessel was
also lost in Gibraltar Bay.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

e The Hallowell Gazette contains rec
ord OF the state of the thermometer at that
place during the month of January, BY which
it appears that there were t,oelve days in which
the mercury ranged below o, as follows =
Ian. /, 10 below I'd, IA below; Sd, 90 ;
5th, 10; It'll. 70; 9th, 70; 10th, 90; 18th,
10; 22c, A. Gath, 2; 25th, 4.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

The WISCONSIN GUBERNAT0RIAL CONTEST
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin have de-
cided in favor Of Barsiow, the Democratic can
didaie, who was declared elected by The can
vasserS.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Mr. Edward Cobb, Of
Thomaston, son of Eleazer Cobb Of that place,
met with an accident last Thursday afternoon,
which it was thought at The time would ter
inmate in his death. AT the last accounts we
hear that his physicians entertain a very little
hope Of his recovery.
Mr.. Cobb was engaged with team in draw
ing wood from the woods to his house. He
had taken loaded gun with him, and in re-
turning from The woods had placed ii upon the
top of The load. On reaching the house he
reached for his gun, which was lying with the
muzzle pointed towards him Ia drawing it
from the load the trigger caught in rhe wood
and discharged the contents Of the gun IN his
right breast. He has suffered intensely from
the wound, and if alive is still in precarious
condilion.-Rockldnd Gdz.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

We learn that Judge May has refused TO
give an opinion on the sheriff question. and has
concluded to adjourn the court at Wlscasset
rather than make a decision. We have heard
il intimated that the Judge believes the new
appointments to be valid and right, but is un-
willing to give an opinion contrary 10 that Of
Judge Davis, until the question comes before
the full court Lincoln Democrat,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

R A bill to repeal all laws prohibiting the
importation and introduction of slaves into the
State of Georgia, passed the Senate on the
25th ult.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

KANSAS. There are serious mischlefs done
in Kansas; but many OF the reports from that
unfortunate territory have proved TO be gross
exaggerations The Boston Times, after cop
ying paragraph giving some particulars of
the ''last" outrage, remarks as follows -
" Incredible as some of these stories are,
there are thousands who are ready TO believe
them. But if the people generally knew what
premiums were paid by the abolition presses
for such terrible 6ctions, their recital would
create but little sensation. A Kansas letter
writer would not be considered worth his
SALT unless he had 'pro-slavery INVASION
border ruffian outrage 'atrocious murder by
Davy Atchison's gang of scoundrels,' Free
State man lynched,' Another Northerner
tarred and feathered,' Another bloody Decd
"A woman and child murdered by the ruffans,'
Houses and barns destroyed Ballot boxes
smashed or some equally taking story with
which to regale the readers of such papers as
the New York Evening Post, New York Tri-
bune, Times, Boston Telegraph, etc. Bor-
der life is terrible and dangerous enough at
best, and startling adventures naturally occur
without acquiring recourse TO hobgoblinlsms
of the Imagination"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
Liabilities
S26,I56 IS

Wen: into operation August II, 1852
Regular semi-annual dividends Of per cent.
are paid depostors. The surplus, after pay
ing expenses. is divided annually among de-
positors. The notes of this institution are re-
garded as well secured.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

- In and after May next, fifteen gigantic
mail steam packets will leave Europe month
ly for the American continent, viz seven
English packets, four United States, three Bel
gium, and one Portuguese.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

GOVERNORS AIDs.-We understand that
Gov. Wells has appointed as his Aids, Robert
Mower, Jr. of Eastport Charles A. Lambard,
of Augusta ONeil w. Robinson, Jr. of
Bethel; John B. SWEET of ParsonfeId.-
gor Journal
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

81 1t is denied that there is any truth in The
rumor of Mr.. Baysrd Taylor's intended mar
rage with young lady of Springfield, Ohio.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

Is IT PEACE THE Washington Union ex-
conserving 10 make the four propositions ba-
sis of negotiations for peace is only to gain
time,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

ASSISTANT TREAsuRER.-Hon. Asa Red
ington has been appointed by Mr.. Reed to the
post of Assistant Treasurer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

81 A ihaw commenced in this region on
Monday afternoon. There was some rain
during the night. Wednesday was cooler.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

Missouri AND AFRICAN CoLoNIZATIoN.-
In December last, the Legislature of Mis-
souri, passed an Act appropriating $4,000 a
year for ten years, to aid in the removal of free
colored people from that State, with their own
consent, to Liberia. Mr.. Shumate, Agent of
the Missouri colonization Society, has issued
circular, stating that he is ready to take
charge ofsixty or seventy free colored persons,
and to pay their expenses from St. Louis to
Liberia, where they will be furnished by the
American Colonization Society with provis-
4ons and houses 10 live in, for six months af-
ter their arrival. He also publishes letter
from Stephen Mitchell, (colored) citizen of
Liberia, TO Mr.. Shumate, in which he says -
:" ! do not regret coming to Liberia, and do
not consider America any place or home for
the free colored people, and it is the strangest
thing to me in the world to see them in Amer
lea sit down contented without one ray of hope
this side of the grave. can tell you that
would not exchange Liberia, and all my priv
leges, for all America
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

KNOW NoTHINGs.-The n. Y. Post says
Darling the new Doorkeeper, are both Know
Nothings. The Know Nothings claim Mr..
Ranks also.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
LIST or VESSELS


The following is list of vessels, of all de-
scriptions, built in this district during the past
year. It comprises, as will be seen, AZ ships.
4barks, briggs, 7 schoohers, l steamer 9 boats,
with an aggregate tonnage Of $4,000 tons and
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
Losso Ship Independence.
DRoeHEDA, IRELAND, Jan. %.

This morning the American ship lndepen-
dence. Marshall, of Bath, Maine, was wrecked
on the Strand near Bettystowr, north Of the
Nanny river. She was returning on her first
trip to New Orleans from Liverpool. She
was 1900 tons register. She struck on the
above Strand about o'clock, A. NJ, brisk
breeze blowing inward at the time and which
continued during the day. About an hour af-
forwards one of the Dregheda steamers, Abal-
lagh coming from Liverpool OPPORTUNITY ar
rived, saved all the hands and had them safely
landed at the Drogheda quay. The wreck at
present lies on the banks, and the wind con-
tinuing as described. There is every proba-
bility Of her being broken up.
The Independence was a new ship, built in
1855, and owned by r. Morse & Sons. She
was insured for SIS, 900, of which amount
$4,000 were in the Mutual Marine Office in
this city, and the remainder in Boston offices.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
Don,t give up the Ship /
We cut the following from the Philadelphi
Colonization Herald

We cut the following from the Philadelphia
Colonization Herald
The CUt1NrzArioN Snp-AA commtte of
seven gentlemen, appointed last summer by
the Maine State Colonization Society, to OBJ
tain means and construct ship Of six hundred
tons, alter suitable model, for the American
Colonization Society, have been 50 encouraged
by the liberality Of the good people of that
State, as to resolve at their last meeting to
GO forward and build the ship. The commit
tee rely confidently upon their fellow-ctizens
TO supply what is deficient in the amount re-
quired, which has been pledged by the Exec
utive Committee of the State Society. FIT
teen thousand dollars are already subscribed,
the members ofthe committee each contribu-
ting Eve hundred dollars 10 the amount, and
two of them one thousand dollars each.
A writer in New York paper says =
" What tribute can we pay to the people of
Maine which will not fall short of their mer-
its Here on this stern rocky coast, wrapped
annually for many months in snow and swept
by wintry storms, dwell bold. great-souled
men, men who subdue the rudeness and in
tractableness of nature, and make danger and
difficulty pay them tribute; who cut timber
from the Southern forests, and then convey it
home and frame it into ships, thus disciplining
themselves TO duty and the high virtues"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
Report of the Bank Commissioners.

Report OF Cne Bank COMMISSIONERS.
We copy the following abstract Of the stu
alton of the Banks at the time of their exami-
nation by the Commissioners last fall.
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RECAPITULATIoN.
Capital Stock, S7,569, l55 90
Circulation, 5,l69,S29 90
Deposits, 2,464,94l So
Profits, 6l7.464 IL
Dividends unpaid, 39,079 so
Due 10 other Banks, l0S,l10 33
Bills payable, 2S,093 so
Loan, 1861, O42 90
Specie, 768,666 "a
Due from other Banks, 1879, OO3 rs
Bills of other Banks and checks, ST. sos OS
Bank charges, 22,93l so
Real Estate, IO6, 229 Sc
Bank, lns. and bridge stocks. 2l,550 90
Total amount of paper discount
ed the past year,, 1889, 9O6 10
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

81 Accounts from Buffalo speak of snow
drifts there twenty feet high.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14

The Commissioners report as follows upon
the condition of the several Banks in this city
at the date of examination, Oct. 6.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-14
SAVINGS BANK

Charles Davenport, President.
John H. Kimball, Secretary and Treasurer.
There are six additional trustees, commit
tee of whom make the investments.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-30

Hotioray's Pills possess most astonishing
powers in the cure of General Dcbility.-Copy
OF a letter from Henry Antornc, of Houston,
Chickasaw, Mississippi, to Professor Holloway,
ssSir,-I suffered for number of years from
weakness and general debility, and was bro't
to deaths door by the same. was told by
those l consulted that there was no hope of my
recovery, when L resolved to give your Pills 4
trial. After using them about five weeks my
health was considerably improved, and at the
expiration of two months every symptom of
my disorder disappeared. II. ANToRNE.