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Consistency of Franklin Pierce.

The black republicans" call Preslden'
.Pierce's Annual Message TO Congress, a IBID
tor the South This is stale and fla; charge
which was used somewhat in the Presidential
eontes, in connection with charge of "bid
for the North'-but neither was of any avail.
The truth is, there is not public man in the
country, nor has there been for the last twenty
wears, whose political history shows SO fair
and consistent record as that of Franklin
Pierce. e t--s..3t tt .-a- a-.-.a
A case in point recently happened. A dis
iinguished parsonage in New York, who has
occupied public stations, yet who hates the
President with cordial hatred, in conversa-
lion heard the charge repeated that the Pres-
dents message was "Southern Bid
"Southern bid be DID," SAID he, 81 have
spent the past three weeks in searching the
record thoroughly, and cannot find that the
man euer gaze uote or did an act as a public
man contrary TO has message - s.
Here is strong testimony from bitter enc
my, to the political consistency of Franklin
Pierce. You cannot put your finger on an act
or vote of his out of the line of democratic
principles or democratic policy. We repeat
You can't do il ..4i
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~ The steamer George Law arrived at
New York, Wednesday morning, from As
pinwall, with the California mails of Jan. 5,
and $3.50 900 in treasure. She brings later
accounts from South America and Australia,
from which we gather the following items =
A severe Norlher occurred at Valparaiso
Dec. T. Two Chilian vessels were wrecked,
but no mention is made of other damage.
Peru and Bolivia were quiet, but there were
indications of another revolution in the former
country. The yellow fever has made its APP
pearance in Bolivia.
SIoop-ofwar St Marys, from Sandwich Is
lands, was at Talcuahaao Dec Is, recruiting.
The advices from Melbourne are 10 the I'd
OF November, and from Sydney 10 Oct. 9th.
The Melbourne Argus informs us that rich
veins of quartz have been discovered about 90
miles from Greelong. An assay by crushing
and amaIgsmation gave al the rate oi $50 ounc-
es TO The iun. There was great rush of
miners 10 the spot.
Several failures had taken place in Sydney
which created considerable want of confidence
in monetary circles, and especially in the
Joint Stock Bank, on which run had been
made, although 10 small extent. Other fail
ures we're anticipated. but it is supposed the
crisis had passed.
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SEVEN DAYS LATER
FRO M EUR O PEE

The Royal Mail steamship Arabia, from
Liverpool, arrived at Halifax at about half past
9 O'Clock 3Ist nlt.
The grand news of the week is that Russia
agrees to negotiate on the terms proposed by
the Allies. The first announcement was made
by the Vienna telegraph to the London Times
in these words Russia accepts the Allied
propositions Internationally. This is anthem
tic"
The next day government published a dis
patch from Minister Seymour at Vienna, as
follows:
:. Russia agrees to accept the Allies propo-
sails as basis Of negotiations.
This qualified announcement curbed the ex-
element, and alarmsts begin to fear that Rus
STA merely seeks TO gain time by deceptive ne
go,iatinns.
During the week that elapsed between Rus
STA S first and second reply. intense apprrhen-
sion existed in Vienna, although without suf-
ficient cause, for the Austrian Cabinet had ta-
ken the pEecaution 10 notify the Western pow
ers that notwithstanding a rapture of diplomat
ic relations, Austria would not be in a posi-
ton TO Commence hostilities this year.
On the 10th apprehensions were set at rest
by The announcement above stated, that Rus
STA agrees TO negotiate on the terms proposed.
There is very little other news.
From the Crimea nothing important. NJ
merous ambuscades of Cossacks are distribu-
ted around the allied camp, but vigilance pre-
vents many stragglers being captured. Sew
eral additional explosions had been made in
the Sebasiopol docks. The docks are now al
most destroyed. France and England each
reserve one gate as a trophy. t,,....a
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POISONING AFFAIR AT DIVER. N. H.. A
correspondent, Of the Boston Herald writes from
Dover that great excitement had been created
there within few days, concerning pnison-
ing affair on the 30,h uIt., al Mr.. Abram Hills,
on Franklin Square. Il appears that the fam
lily Of Mr. Hill, eight in number, we're all sick
ened by eating Of bread made up with cream
Of tartar given to Mrs. Hill by a Mrs. Proui,
who resides in The same hoase. A physician,
who was summoned decided that they had been
poisoned by what he supposed 10 be arsenic in
the cream Of tartar. Three Of the family were
ia critical condition on Friday, bot the others
were recovering. Il is said that there was
trouble existing between The two families
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

FATAL ARRAY. In Lebanon, Tenn, on
on the 2lst ult., fracas occurred between
Rufus Watson and his three sons on the one
side, and two sons of John New on the other.
Young New, aged about 10 years, was shot
through the heart and expired Immediately !;
and his little brother, some Is or IA years of
age, was almost literally cut 10 pieces, re-
ceiving no less than seven dangerous wounds
Strange as it may appear, he is still living and
hopes are entertained of his recovery. Rufus
Watson received the contents OF a pistol, load
ed with bird-shot in the breast, but was not
seriously hurt. The difficulty grew out Of an
old grudge, that has existed for somo years
between the heads of the respective families.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

THE WoRLD SURROUNDED BY THE STARS
Am SrR,pEs.-The American tonnage Of this
country now figures up 100000 tons. and
will make the very respectable feet of $500
sbins of 1000 tons each. And if the tonnage
Of The feet be figured out in Yankee clippers
Of 200 tons each, and placed on the equatorial
line around this globe, each skipper may speak
the next in line, by raising his voice q little
above the ordinary pitch on shipboard, round
the whole circumference OF the globe. War
would be TERRIBLE calamity to this immense
feet, and England would not fare better with
her commercial marine of 200, 800, but little
less than our owu,--Prou, Jor:s vas't BAL
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

RussELL's PATENT CHIMNEY CAP.-One of
the best, if not the very best, articles for the
cure OF smoky chimneys We have ever seen, is
Russell's Patent Chimney Cap, for sale by
Messrs. S. J. & w. II. Watson, Broad Street.
It is manufactured of galvanized iron, is sim
pie in IFS construction, and not liable 10 get
out of order. We have heretofore been una
Bile 10 warm our Office sufficiently with two
stoves, the chimney being small, and an I'M
warrantabIe number of fiues entering it, but
upon the application of one of these caps, 10
the chimney, we have no difficulty in heating
il, with one. We recommend it cheerfully TO
all who are troubled in like manner. vlaosr,,s
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KANsAs.-A disturbance took place at
Easton, growing out Of the election on the
18th ult. The Judges of election, it seems,
removed the election TO house in Eaton, some
twelve miles distant from Leavenworth. From
this, or some other cause, difficulties between
the Free Staie-men and Pro-slavery men grew
up, which resulted in the death of one Of each
party and the wounding of others. We have
no very reliable details concerning the matter.
The election, SO says the Herald Of Freedom,
resulted in the choice Of Gen. Charles Robin
son tor Governor, sev .ssnsai aEal tns7ioai
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y A friend has handed US the following

extract of letter =
Ship Highland Chief, Boston. at Havre the
LIST ult., reports On the 9Th December, in
lat 81 80, Ion. 60 40, fell in with a wreck
American built vessel of about 200 TONS, water
logged, nothing standing but foremast. fore
yard and bowsprit. She had evidently been
boarded, as The rigging hid been cut away
from The masthead. Blowing fresh at the
time, could not get near enough 10 make out
the name. She had house or poop from
taffrail to mainmast, painted cream color /;
sides painted black; square stern, without
moulding billet head foreyard and bowsprit
black foremost white !; anchors in the bows,
and helm dashed to leeward lft d
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

The SCHOOL HARP.-E H. Bascom-Boston:
Morris Cotton, 100 Washington street.
This is collection of pleasing and instruc-
tive songs, designed for the use Of schools and
singing classes, and seems admirably adapted
to the purposes for which it was published
1t is highly spoken of by the press generally,
and well worthy the patronage of the public.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

O. The following resolutions were passed
at The Lincoln District Convention, held at
Wiscasset on the 2lth ut. u. va a7ua
l. ResolUed, That the Democratic Partye as
a National Party, is oppused 10 all agitation of
seriiuna questions and issues.
2. Resolrod, That The principles of popular
sovereignty we're enumerated and adopted by the
Pilgrim Fathers, solemnlsaproclaimed in the
Declaration Of Independence, recognized and
established in the Constitution of The United
States, sanctioned by the Congress of 1850 and
that Of 1853, and are now acknowledged as one
Of the chief articles Of faith jn the political
creed of the Democratic party. a
g. ResolUed, That we recognize the right Ct
The people If every State and Territory 10 es-
tablsh and maintain their own domestic insii-
tuiiuns and that the power Of the Federal
Government should be exerred in support and
defence of such institutions, whenever necessary
for lhr. protection and preservation.
A. Resolred, That the Administration Of
President Pierce is distinguished by foreign
pulley So manly IN tone, so American in char
ac,er, and domestic policy So able in every
department as TO command the unanimous APP
probation Of all patriotic citizens.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

q While our own harbor has been open
during the whole winter, and navigation has
been entirely unaffected by the severity of the
weather, the business OF New York, Phladel-
phia and Baltimore has been materially redu-
ced by the embargo of ice. ilJ 3.i
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

u Rev. Frederick Gardiner, formerly of
this city, has accepted an invitation to become
the Rector of Trinity Church, (Episcopal)
Lewiston. Mr. Gardiner has been laboringin
this parish for the past six months, under the
direction of the Diocesan Board of Missions
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

The Dawn OF New ERA-The Boston
Bee says " Nearly every woman we met in
the street. yesterday, had on pair of boots
good honest. long-legged. waterproof boots.
How mnch better this. than paper so,ed, dis
ease-clinching, ridiculous shoes. We are be-
ginning 10 think the millennium is approaching.
Women wear boots-actual, solid, no mistake
boots @ a-- & +"
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81 JOHN M. ADAMS Esq of Portland, has
been appointed Reporter Of Decisions of the
Supreme Judicial Court. This is an appoint-
men, eminently 6. fit to be made.'' ssoos
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Railroad Aocident.

As the O'Clock train from Portsmouth for
Boston, was leaving Wenham. on Thursday,
3lsi ult., the engine and baggage car were
thrown from the track BY The breaking Of a
wheel under the engine. The engine went
into frozen bank on one side, the baggage
car on the other; the forward car, which was
full Of passengers. struck the baggage car.
making complete wreck of the latler-one
side. of it from end to end, being torn CON-
pletely off. How the passengers escaped with
their lives is miracle. A Mr.. Jones, of
Rye, N. H.. was injured somewhat in the leg,
but believed no bones were broken. The en-
gineer, Alderman, was thrown frum the en-
CINE, but escaped with a slight bruise on his
head. The fireman, Buckley. was thrown on
the fence and was not injured in the least
Mr.. Avery, track repairer, was on the en-
CINE at The time and was thrown upon the
ground he was injured, II was supposed, in
iernaIly. The depot-master at Wenham, went
up to the scene of disaster on freight engine,
and as he stepped upon the ground, he fell
dead-probably from disease of the heart. He
was about go years of age. and leaves fami-
ly.-Argus rug s4lii o 2 ' guy
The editor Of the Newburyport Herald was
in the train when the accident occurred. The
CnRiHO "eut vi, onc SUE, ana tne baggage
car on the other. He adds
g The first passenger car struck the corner
of the baggage car, and the whole side of the
baggage car was instantly torn clean and clear,
the forward wheels were thrown FROM the
track, the seats ripped up and the passengers
thrown about, inside and ouiside Of The car, in
a most fearful manner Nobody was killed
and yet no one could tell why he was not
killed. and dozen others with him, for the
car was in a thousand pieces. We were sit
ting on one of the back seats, where there was
perfect storm of pieces-glass and iron and
woodland never can we forget the feeling that
seized US. 1t was all the work of a moment :;
and yet as foot after loot Of the wrecked side
was ground 10 pieces, and The passengers, one
after another, fell amid the ruins, II seemed an
age !; and we actually ached 10 have II over
and the progress stopped and when it did
stop, the cries of the terrified, the staring eyes
and pale faces, the blUody heads, and the fallen
and fainting, was sight that we do.not want
10 see again once in a life time will satisfy
us. as4a Ia.4ar s... -',fr
A man from Ipswich who had bought his
ticket for Bostun, immediately after tine acc'-
dent went in search of Mr.. Young, the con-
ductor, saying that he was afraid 10 go any
further, and demanded his money back, ex-
pressing his determination to foot it back TO
Ipswich. -9a- al'sa l-a.aal
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3 Rev. Uriah Balkan, formerly of Wis
casset, was installed pastor of the Second
Congregational Church in Lewiston, on We'd
nesday evening last. ae- .ai1s 81
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3 An ecclesiastical council for the organ
ization of new church in Portland, under the
name of the Union Congregational church, was
held in Union Hail, on Thursday last.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

SoULouoUE STILL ON THE WAR PATH
The schooner Maria S. Davis, at Holmes
Hole from Cape Haytien 10th ult.. reports
that the Emperor Faustin the First, had turn
ed up, and was busy recruiting an army for
another attack on the Dominicans.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

n If you would avoid sudden summersei
on the ice just at this time, get pair of rub
Der soles put on your boots. James R. Shaw,
Elm Street, will do the job I" secundum ar
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

E We learn that the new Sheriff of Lin
coin, Col. II. P. Cotton, took possession Of
the Jail on Monday, at moment not calculat-
ed upon; the reserve of eighteen or twenty
men on duty to protect the old jailor, having
left their posts TO dine. AT last accounts, ev-
erything was quiet.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

3 The Maine Historical Society will meet
at Augusta, on the Goth inst. An address
will be delivered by the Rev. j. S. C. Alb
bot 4A7- -tiA
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81 Baltimore harbor heing completely
closed BY ice, the Board Of Trade are endeav-
oring 10 raise $50 900 to procure an ice boat.
The city authorities have been invited TO sub
scribe one half that sum.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

g We learn that on account of the late
storms, the Committee of Arrangements of
the Cosmopolitan Art Association have post
poned their annual distribution, TO the 26lh
inst, when it will positively take place.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

~ The State Treasurer advertises for pro-
posals for the new State loan of $3.50, O00,-
the notes TO be $1,000 each. t.,-.i.,,s sege
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

~ Hon. Geo. M. Dallas has been appoin-
ted and confirmed as Minister to England vice
Mr.. Buchanan resigned. A E" ti9 ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

ATTACK ON Horace GREELY.-As Mr..
Horace Greedy was leaving the Capitol, Toes
day afternoon, he was attacked by Mr.. Rust
oil Arkansas, who with his fist inflicted sever
al blows on his head, and afterwards. when
Mr.. Greedy was approaching the National
Hotel, Mr.. Rust struck him severe blow on
the arm with stick. The assault is pre-
sumed to be in consequence of structures in Mr..
Greely's Washington letter in Monday IS Tri-
bune, on Mr.. Rust's proposition in the House,
requesting candidates for the Speakership to
Withdraw from the contest.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

xTHE SUEz SHIP EAxxL@ II appears BY the
latest advices from Europe that Messrs. Con-
rad, A. Remand. Negrilli, j. M'Leru, and
Lieusson, the members Of the information COM
mission for cutting canal through the Is,h-
mus Of Suez, have formulated their inves,iea-
lions in Egypt, and given in to the viceroy a
brief preliminary report. They found insup-
cradle obstacles 10 directing the canal on Al
exandria, and unexpected facilities for esiab-
fishing port in the Gulf Of PeIusium.--
They are therefore unanimously Of opinion
that direct canal from Suez towards the Gull
of Potassium is the only solution Of the problem
of the junction of the Red Sea and the Medii-
erranean. ''The execution thereof is easy,
the success certain, the results immense for
the commerce Of the world" The expense
of the canal and Of the works connected with
it will not, it is added, exceed 200 ,00O, OOOf.,
ff8. 900 .OOO1 ssss-srs 7ar7s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

The LAW OF THE STREETs.-Referring to
the recent case in Providence, in which the
right Of the road was contested, the Providence
Journal remarks:a sguli ia .no gsL ua.811
Is + In crossing the street, at a regular cross
ing intended for foot passengers the, road be-
longs 70 the man on foot and THE CARRIAGE
MUST 60 AT sUcH PACE AS wilt NOT EN-
DANGER HIN. In crossing the middle of the
street where there is no paved crossing, it is
different; bur even there, the driver is bound
with due caution. :" -.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

Vessels Of all sizes from Northern and
Southern posts bound TO Baltimore, Alexan-
dria, Fredericksburg, Richmond and other
ports along the bay and rivers, have for sew
eral days past been putting into the harbor Of
Norfolk TO lay up in winter quarters until there
is thaw 2Ai iHaoi t3taH es"
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81 A little boy in Bangor was accidentally
fastened in schoeLhouse, where be remained
all nightss, His arms were badly frosen.o bns
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

~ We are gisd TO see that Col. lBEssETT,
the late popular Warden of the State Prison,
who was removed to satisfy the clamor for
Office under the Morrill, dynasty, has been re-
appointed by Gov. Wells. Col. Bennett was
originally appointed BY Gov. Hubbard. A
better officer cart BE found. ~ "f'e' yea
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

- The s. black republican" party is mo-
we'd to its foundation in jubilee over the cleo
ton of Banks as Speaker of the House. This
party. The :. sober, second thought of the
people wall slide out of Congress those who
you'd let I" the Union slide' ... .-.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

Cold. Monday morning was one of the
coolest Of the season, the mercury at our DOM
icil on High street indicating degrees below
0 at o'clock. In Brunswick it was Is be-
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e The jury in the case of Coburn and Dali
ton, ON trial during last week in Boston, for
mansIaughter, rendered, on Monday morning,
at half-pasi twelve, verdict Of not guilty Of
manslaughter, but guilty of assault and bat
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

THE CoNsr1rH rIosAL AMENDMENTs.-In
some remarks made by Mr.. Fuller of Angus
ia, the other day, he stated that although Gov
ernor Morri and Couacil declared the consti-
tutional amendments adopted in October last
yet in Deceu- Der they commissioned Judge
of Probate tor seven years, instead of Jan. /,
1857. .,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

- AT Memphis, Tenn, the ponds are fro
zen over to the thickness OF 10 or IA inches,
and the citizens are cutting and storing away
their own ice. ueu s.4 uu8l
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WESTINGHOUSE TEMPERANCE MEETING
We are glad 10 notice movement among our
citizens, for the reorganization Of temper
ance Society on Wsshinqtonian principles
Quite respectable number assembled al the
Common Council Room on Saturday evening
for this purpose, and comni,tee was chosen
10 draft constitution and Bylaws, TO report
at an adjourned meeting at the same place on
Thursday evening, the 7h. This We have
always contended is the only true principle by
which to reform men, and we repeat, We are
rejoced that renewed effnrts are being put forth
in the right direction. Let all who feel in
terested in the well being of their fellow men,
give it counienance and support by their pres
ence al least.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

-sE News from The Sandwich Islands, pub
lished in our last, informed US of the death Of
Hon. GEoReE NJ. CHASE, Consul at LahIna.
Mr.. G. was from Calais, in this state,-was
man of ability, good lawyer, and had served
In the Senate Of Name. Consumption had
laid its mark upon him before he left, and he
has at last fallen before the ipsatiate DESTROYER
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

e In Appleton, Isaac Robinson, while en-
gagged in gambling with Nathan Krowlton and
William Lincoln, got into dispute, and one
of his comrades struck him with an axe, and
then stabbed him several times with a knife
Although desperately wounded, he is expected
TO recover.
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The New Speaker.
The following are the political difficulties of

The following are the political difficulties of
Mr.. Speaker Banks - .-
lie cannot rea ly decide whether many negroes
there aremembers of Representatives,
not their equats-nay, their superiors! -1f a.-
Indeed, he cannot tell, until il is determined by the
absorption and disappearance Of enc the other, hch
is the best, the black or the tchite race '.' '
That will do-for a talented and Cultivated
Speaker of the House of Representatives at
Washington from the scholastic State of Mas
sachuset,s. He ought to have an odorous big
buck negro for Clerk, and then "black repub-
licanism'' will ego it,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

sR Col. DANIEL MERRITT has been appoin-
ted by the Governor and confirmed, as Inspec-
TT General of Beef and Pork. .o-bsisla' s. Il
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

Tn concIuslon, the Iecturer remarked mat
work had received the stamp of nobility, from
the example of the Great Architect Of the uni
verse, and The humbest worker is honored by
the thought that the Great Framer of worlds
unnumbered, has displayed in grain of sand,
blade of grass, the tiniest insect, miracles of
skill
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07

Mr.. Mason transmitted the volumes 10 the
Emperor through the Count Walewski. Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, with the following
letter 10 The Court.
Legation des Etats Unis.