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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
Tie Kentucky Democracy.

The following are some Of the resolutions
Frankfort on the 9Th =
Resolred, That the President of the United
States, and the present administration have
been faithful 10 the principles of the democra-
cy, and especially deserve the thanks of the
country for the course pursued in relation 10
the Kansas and Nebraska act, for the meas
ures to secure our western frontiers, and for
the maintenance of the honor and dignity of
the government in our foreign relations, and
that we cordially and heartily approve the
message of the President of the United States
10 the present congress, and the democracy of
Kentucky fully endorse the noble, patriotic and
national sentiments therein contained.
That the sectional hate which has been en-
gendered in the country, the bloody tumults
which have marked the progress of the know
nothing order, the inefficient administration of
the law, and social and political demoraliza-
iion that has followed call upon all honest and
patriotic Americans, whether wings or demo-
Gratis, regardless of past opinions, TO make
common cause against the secret order of know
nothings, and TO preserve inviolate the ines
Unable blessings of civil and religious liherty,
guaranteed by the constitution OF the United
States.
That the thanks of the republic are due to
those wings, who, loving the republic more
than party, gave patriotic support TO those
principles which lie at the foundation of pub
lie liberty and social order; we hail them as
brothers and co-laborers in the great contest
for equal rights and religious liberty.
That the northern democracy are entitled to
the thanks of all good and true patriots, for
their firm adherence TO the constitution and
steady support of sound principles.
That we approve the action of the demo-
cratic members of the present congress-stand-
ing upon the broad, free and national platform
of the democratic party-scerning an alliance
with all factions, their action reflects the will
Of the democracy of the Union.
The Convention separated with the highest
feeling of enthusiasm for democracy, and in
the kindest feelings for each other. Every
delegate present expressed the confident be-
lief that kentucky ,eould rOte the democratic
ticket in NorenaJer nert by from ten to t,venty
thousand majority. God grant that she may.
1t is our solemn conviction that she will.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

The SCHOOL MASTER OF OUR REPUBLIc-
When our republic rose, Noah Webster be-
came its school-master. There had never
been great nation with universal language
without dialects. The Yorkshire man cannot
now salk with a man from Cornwall. The
peasant Of the Ligurian Apprentices drives his
goats home at evening, over hills that look
down on six provinces, none of whose dialects
he can speak. Here, five thousand miles
change not the sound of word Around
every Preside, and from every tribune, in ev-
cry field of labor and every factory of toll, is
heard the same tongue. We owe it 10 Web
sier. He has done for US more than Alfred
did for England, or Cadmus for Greece. His
books have educated three generations. They
are forever multiplying his innumerable army
of thinkers who will transmit his name from
age 10 age.-Giances at the Metropolis
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
The Dead Heads.

There is less wisdom in the fusion camp
than we supposed. The rumor which we re-
ferred to in our last number, proves to be well
founded. Yesterday morning at the opening
of the Court here (now holden by Judge Da-
Wis, one of Coy. Morrills Judges) Mr.. Baker
1.-THE extinct Sheriff. appeared and entered up
on his duties, as if in full life. Mr.. Emery
1.-THE new sherif1D also appeared, produced his
commission from Gov Wells, in due form,
and the evidence of his qualification, and was
ready to act under it at once. The question
was thus brought practically before the Court
which of the two persons assuming to act as
Sheriff, it would recognize for the time being.
Of course it could not determine the question
of right, but it could not help deciding who,
tor its own purposes should be temporarily
recognized.
Judge Howard presented Mr. Emery's COM
mission, and added few forcible suggestions
on the general subject. He contended that
the Constitution had not been changed, and
that there was nothing before the Court to in
validate Mr.. Emery commission, and even if
the Constitution had been changed, he con-
tended further that Mr.. Baker derived no
rights whatever under the new provisions
He fortified this latter view by reference to
recent opinion of the Supreme Court of Mas
sachusetis. General Fessenden replied and
Mr.. Clifford argued in support of Mr.. Emery's
commission. Judge Davis then remarked that
he had not given the case much consideration
until since Saturday noon, and that he regret
ted the necessity of deciding it at all but that
a temporary decision seemed unavoidable.
He then produced written opinion on the
subject which he read. We have not room to
copy the opinion at length. 1t is sufficient TO
say that he holds that the present sheriff of
Cumberland holds commission which will
not expire, according to its tenor, until Feb.
2Ist, 1858. Ed. Times.
Thus, for the time being, Judge Davis has
set aside in his Court the commission which
Mr.. Emery holds from the present Executive
of Maine, and has declared practically that the
issue of such commission involved a usurpa-
ton of power, on the part of the Executive.
If Governor Morrill, was upon the bench, he
would perhaps decide in the same way. But
the present Governor is man of high charac-
ter and distinguished legal attainments, and
his opinion and action ON subject of so much
Importance are not to be lightly dlsregarded.
We suppose that no time will be lost in bring
ing the case before the full Court OF the Stale,
where we hope it will be determined upon its
merlts.-Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
The new Pennsylvania Senator.


l,or- Wn. BteLER has been elected Senator
in congress for six years BY the Pennsylvania
LEGISLATURE, in place of Cooper, whig. He is
an able and true democrat. The opposition,
wftF all tAcir Anti Nebraska excitement, do
not seem IN wake much Roadway in the U. S.
Senate. The following remarks in relation
10 Gov. BIgler, are from the Washington
Union -
"The new democratic senator from Penn-
srivaRia, who was nominated on Friday even
Tug last by the democratic members OF lhe
legislature, and, in accordance with democrat
ic usares. triamphantly elected yesterday,
nav shortly be expected to take his seat. MIR.
Hioler was elected governor of Pennsylvania
in ISL in which canvass he defeated the cele-
hrated William F. Johnston, the well known
lca,ler of the abolition forces. In that memo
rable canvass he advocated with signal ability
the compromise measures of 1850, including
the fugitive slave law and in 1854, when a
candidate for reelection, he met the Nebraska
issue upon the stump in series of mastery
and convincing arguments. tie was defeated
"a that campaign by the abolltlonists and know
notbines, In 1855, when the democracy of
Pennsylvania met the hosts of fusion, and took
issue with them in The most direct and emphat-
10 manner, GROWING their labors with an al
most unprecedented democratic victory, it was
natural that they should turn 10 the leader whe
had been stricken down in the preceding con-
flict Gov. Bigler was~accurdingly elected
senator by the Legislature chosen at that cleo
ton for the six years term which commenced
with the 4th Of March, 1855. Gov. Bigler
has served for number of years in The lpgis-
lature of Pennsylvania, and is practical and
experienced debater. In the gubernatorlal
chair, he gave repeated proofs of the highest
order of ability and craftsmanship. Thus do
we enrol another champion in the democratic
phalanx of the United States senate-one who
is ready TO defend the rights of the states and
the rights of the citizens of the states against
all combinations, secret OF public, religious or
political"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

ASSISTANCE TO VESSELS IN DISTRESS ON
OUR COAST. We learn that in consequence Of
the late wrecks on our coast, Mr.. Guthrie, the
secretary Of the treasury, has ordered the board
of commissioners on lighthouses 10 furnish for
the port Of New York two brass mortars, with
shells for throwing lines to ships in distress
The mortars are being made at the West Point
foundry. One is TO be placed on board the rev.
enue cutter stationed off this port, aud the other
on board the sieamtug Leviathan. This is
very important step on the part of Mr.. Guthrie,
and is highly creditable TO him, in thus secur-
ing the safety of our merchant ships. In Sc
we're gales of wind, when steamer or other
vessel cannot approach ship, small line can
be thrown by mortar, and hawser afterwards
attached, by which ships may be towed off lee
shore, and carried in safety into port, thus saw
ing life and property. No doubt our mer-
chants will rejoice at this act Of Mr.. Secretary
Guihrie.--N. Y. Herald.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
Augusta Correspondence.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 2lst, 1856.

AUGUSTA, Jan. Slst, looo.
The Legislature is making the usual pro-
gress in business. Everything goes on
smoothly Some of the obnoxious acts OF last
year have already been repealed, and others
are fast following. Mr.. Aver, the new Sec
rotary of State, having entered upon his du-
ties, and Mr. Reed intending to take charge
| of the Treasury department this week, it will
be seen that The fusion pillars are fast falling.
delegation of Indians of the Penobscot
tribe, have been in attendance here for some
time, looking after their interests.
Governor Francis, with his laced hat and
coat appeared as the representative of the
Passamaquoddy tribe.
On Wednesday evening of this week, the
Democratic members of the Legislature are to
select four delegates 10 the Cincinnati Conven-
tion.
Learning that Citizens temperance meet
ing was to be held at Concert Hall, Saturday
evening, we stepped in. AS this matter has
of late become so much identified with poll
tics, we were curious TO learn what the citizens
were going to do about it, We found the hall
fast filling up with women, boys, members of
the Legislature of all stripes, and here and
there citizen. An anxious looking iudivid-
ual was nquiring round for clergyman;
fact showing that of all the clergymen of Au-
gusta, citizens temperance meeting brought
none of them out. The President, in an
nouncing the name and the object of the meet
participate in its proceedings, yet he had
programme of his own and no such liberty was
given practically. And the first speaker in
troduced was Mr.. II, of Augusta, a Fusion
office-holder, who had just had notice to quit.
The very first sentence was an attack on Gov.
Wells. Not one word did he say in favor of
temperance, but he pitched into that monstrous
dockyment, the Governors inaugural, with all
the fire and fury of mailman. His remarks
were bitter and abusive, and void OF argument
He at last, however, admitted that there were
who voted at the last election under the infu-
ence of rum. Mr.. Scammon of Saco, was
next called out. He would have done very
well if.he had not endorsed the previous speak
er. He was for waiting for further develop
ments, counselled moderation, and his was al
together doleful speech. Req. Darius Forbes
spoke next He is member from Paris, of
the Board of Agriculture, now in session here.
He was disposed to be good natured, and as
sumed different tone from the other speak
ers. Elder Stevens followed, and let off
long TRADE of slang, which wound up the pro-
ceedings only as the crowd was Dispensing
The President called out that Mr.. Douglass
would speak on Monday evening. What Mr..
Douglass it was, he did not inform US.
Monday evening, the renowned Frederick
Douglass held forth. Winthrop Hall was
filled up to hear him. His principal objects
of denunciation were the Constitution, the
American people, and the, democratic party.
His main objects of ridicule were the people
of the North, Doctors of Divinity and the wing
party. When he alluded 10 the inferiority Of
the Constitution to certain other laws, he was
loudly applauded. Yours &C., -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

INSTALLATION AT BATH. We had the
pleasure of attending the installation of the Of
fcers of Solar Lodge, at BAH, on the 9th
ult., and were much interested. Solar Lodge
was chartered in 1904, and up TO the present
not but feel affected when Bro. Young, who
has faithfully stood sentinel at its door since
1926, came up for installation as Tyler. We
sympathized with the installing officer in his
earnest wish that he swere eloquent that he
might do justice TO the fidelity and promptness
of the worthy brother before him. He de-
clared that during several years mastership,
he never came to the Lodge Room but the Ty
Ter was there before him, and he never had 10
appoint a Tyler pro tenn, or install proxy
for him. All honor TO Brother and Sir
Knight John Young The Model Tyler.-Ma-
sonic Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

STATISTICS OF CRlME.-A complete census
of the houses of il-fame in New York Is being
taken by the police, which will include every
fact concerning the former and present condi-
ton, age, nativity &c., of the occupants Of
these houses. 1t will state the ability or ina
bility 10 read and write, the social state and
number of children, with their position as to
cisi rights the length of time since which
time the respondent hasIived her present mode
of life, the cause of adopting it, the calling the
party previously followed whether her pa
rents are, or were addicted 10 the use of in
toxicating liquors, and much other informa-
tion of the sort, all of which no doubt will be
to the last degree reliable.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
Second Annual Report of the Reform
gchon1

The whole number Of boys in the lnstitu-
ton Dec. !, 1854, was ll3. There have been
committed since, 146. Discharged a.
Whole number remaining, 234. % have been
committed during minority 81 for five years
SO for four years 80 for three years IS for
two years 25 for one year.
l46 have been committed for larceny. 46
for common runaways, SO for vagrancy, &c.
80 were born in foreign countries, 1874 born in
the United States, of whom 38 are Of foreign
parentage. Cumberland county has furnished
SO inmates, 81 of whom are from Portland !;
Penobscot has furnished SIS. of whom As are
from Bangor. Hancock and Piscataquis coun-
ties have only furnished one each. Aroostook
has furnished none.
100 have parents, one or both Of whom haye
been Incorporate. 78 have fathers, mothers,
brothers or sisters, who are, or have been, in
prison. 81 have lost father, 81 have lost
mother, 200 were idle, and had no steady en-
ployment, rs were much INDUCED, los were
much neglected, 1876 were truants from school,
1856 were Sabbath breakers, 226 were un-
truthful, 2l7 were profane. ia have slept
away from home in carts, sheds, boxes, &c.
81 had drank to intoxication, l57 were IN the
habit of using tobacco, 80 had been previous
ly arrested, liz had never attended regularly
Sabbath School, 80 had never attended a
day school months in succession.
Only one death has occurred during the
year, and all are now in good health. The
boys are all weighed upon entering the Insti-
tuition, and it is found they are all physically
improved. 70 are in shoemaker's shop, so in
Tailor's shop, 10 in Carpenters shop, IS on
farm, and out door work, which the boys much
prefer, &c.
A Sabbath School is maintained, which is
under the charge of ladies and gentlemen OF
the various churches in Portland, who visit
the Institution every Sabbath afternoon.
The accommodations of the School are near
ly exhausted. The Superintendent and Trus-
tees recommend that no boys over Is be sent
to the School, and that the law, which now
admits under Is, be amended.
w. R. Lincoln is Superintendent, and fills
his responsible place with great accepiability
and usefulness. Very cheering and graf
flying accounts are given of the moral i'm
provement of the boys in the School.-Ban-
COR Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

A WINDFALL. A Young man named Harry
Grey, who is now engaged as Waterman at the
Kentucky Locomotive Works, has recently had
left him, conditionally. by a deceased uncle in
England, 100000. Mr.. Grey is said to be
very clever feIlow-only "a years Of age-al-
ready having inherited S45 900 from his father,
which he spent for the benefit of himself and
mankind in general His prudent old uncle,
knowing his fast habits in his youth, and not
knowing his Industrious habits now, inserted,
as conditions of the inheritance, that if the
said Harry was in debt at the age of3O, five
hundred dollars, he should forfeit the irheri-
lance. Here is stronger incentive to keep
ahead of ones debts than we have even seen
before Louisville Dem
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
SIX DAYS LATER
FRO EUR PE.

The America, from Liverpool, about s l-2
A. NJ, Saturday, Jan. 9Th, arrived at Hall
fax, at p. NJ, Jan. 10Th.
There is nothing new of an official charac-
ter with respect to to the peace negotiations,
but there is evidently in quarters usually well
informed, growing impression that negota-
tons will not terminate in a satisfactory man
ner.
FROM THE CRIMEA. Gorschakoff reports
December 10Th, that two columns Of Cossacks
defeated strong squadron of General Vivians
Anglo Turkish cavalry near kertch-Eng-
lish commander and forty-seven men were TAX
en- prisoners.
Nothing else new from the Crimea.
A letter from kallsch of the 18th ult., in
the Austria Gazette, says According TO the
latest accounts from the Crimea, the Russian
troops have been reinforced by regiment Of
Huzzars Of the guard, and BY the Radetzsky
regiment of Huzzars, formerly stationed at
Odessa. 1t is therefore evident that no want
of provisions is experienced by Prince Gorts-
chakoff."
A letter from Odessa of the 2lst ult., in the
Austrian Gazette, says large bodies of troops
are marching from the Crlmea into Bessara-
bla. There is not, however, any intention of
eVacuatln9 the FORMER as thelr places VIII be
filled by other troops from the reserve and by
the militia.
General Gorischakoff will, it is said, be re-
placed in the Crimea by Count Osten Sacker.
The former will resume the command Of! the
troops on the Danube.
The allied gun boats which remained al
Kinhurn, have been frozen in, and the efforts
10 release them, have been hitherto fruiiless.
1t is rumore5. but not confirmed, that Pei
lissier is appointed commander of the allied
armies, and Admiral Lyons commander Of The
allied fleets in the East.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
The Next President.

The following timely suggestions from the
Richmond Enquirer cannot be too extensively
copied -
" The democracy is now one determined,
compact, and national party. Sectional feuds
and sectional feelings are obliterated and for
gotten. 1t is the party of the constitution and
the country-the only sheet-anchor Of hope TO
the conservative and patriotic. Let US en-
deavor TO preserve its unity and integrity, not
divide it by discussions as TO the superior
claims of the north or south to the next presi-
dency. The democratic party knows no north,
no south. 1t recognizes no sectional, no per-
sonal claim TO the presidency. When the
nominating convention meets, let it select its
candidate with sole reference to the good of
the country. Let US excite as little personal
or sectional prejudice in The mean time as pos
sibe, so that we may conduct the canvass with
the same zeal, devotedness and harmony that
I'VE now practice. If the friends OF The many
distinguished men who have been suggested
as candidates choose 10 present their claims,
let them do so without disparaging the merits
or claims of others. Above all things, how
ever, let US avoid raising the sectional ques-
ton of the claims OF north or south to the Of
fee. The office belongs to the country, no;
to sections. Get the right man, and he will
be sure to do equal justice to all sections
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

NOMINATIONS BY THE Governor. Ken
nebec County--John A. Pettingill, of Angus
ia, sheriff. Francis Davis, of Augusta, Reg
lister.
Sagadahoc County-Edwin Noyes, of Bath,
sheriff.
Penobscot County-John II. Wilson, Of
Bangor. sheriff. II. P. Haynes, of Bangor,
Register Of Probate.
Lincoln County-Henry j. Cotton, Noble
borough, sheriff. James t. Dana, Wiscasset,
Register of Probate.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24
DREADFUL RESULT OF THE CoLD WEATHER

DREADFUL RESULT OF THE CoLD WEATHER.
The Baltimore Republican nlrrates the
heart-rending circumstances attending the
death of whole offspring OF a family, eleven
in number, who were literally frozen to death
in that city, during the recent cold weather
there. The family lived in the miserable
wreck of shanty, without spark of fire to
cheer and comfort them The bereaved moth
er of the eleven little ones was yet alive when
the discovery was made by one Of the neigh
bors, next morning, and is doing ''as well as
could be expected under the circumstances"
The father is brute, and has not been seen
by the mother for several months. He is said
10 be perfect hog.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

AT the funeral of the late DIR. Choules, in
Newport, last Wednesday, his remains were
laid in front of the pulpit, clothed in the dress.
in which he appeared when he preached his
last sermon to the people of his charge. All
the bells in the city were tolled, and business
generally was suspended.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

It is rumored that some. of Gov. MorrilI's
officers, who have had their heads cut off,
are still trying to hold them on, and thus 10
Counterfeit real life. We imagine there is no
truth in the report. The death-grasp of the
fixsionists upon Office is doubtless very strong
bnt when the breath is out, the man must die,
and the more violent his coniortions the more
ridiculous he makes himsef.-Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

DEATH OF VIM. R. GooDALL. The friends
of Mr.. Goodall, the popular tragedan, will re-
greet to learn that he expired in Philadelphia,
on Sunday last. He was twenty-five years of
age, and had attained considerable eminence
in his profession. He was attached to Eng
lish's company and performed some time, in
this city, and with very good success.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

MUNICIPAL CoURr.-Friday, before this
court, Judge Smith examined the case Of John
Murphy for an assault and battery, with
broad axe, on James Murphy, nephew of
John Murphy. Jacob S. Sewal, Esq, aP-
peared for the defence, and John 5. Baker,
Esq, for the government. Bound over in the
sum of $100.-Trbune.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

~ George Gilbert Of Woodstock, VI,
hung himself at New Bedford on Saturday,
while partially insane. He had $1,000 in the
savings bank, $1,000 to the credit of his mother.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

81 We learn from lions Advocate that
measures are to be taken to increase the funds
OF Waterville College. 1t is proposed to
raise the sum of $60, 600. It is intended as
soon as $50,00e clear of all expenses have
been realized, to grant free room rent to all
worthy candidates for the Christian ministry
who shall desire il.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

esy The attention of our readers is invited
to the prospectus of the Boston Journal, in
another column The Journal is ably con-
Quoted, and printed on clear type; as news
journal it is one of the best in the country.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

John G. SAKE failed to lecture the other
evening at Albany, because he conld not get
there. Said he in apology, 81 had no motive
TO break the engagement, and every motive,
except a locomotive to keep it."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-01-24

O. The ladies and gents enjoyed them
selves largely at Leap-year ball, given by the
ladies at Columbian Hall, last week.