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Daily American organ., 1856-03-29

lHk HkrUNDUM.-Slnce 60Yern0f Wise has gwen
30 large portion of immortality to the oyster fun
dun, there has been an apparently growing appe-
tite for this branch of national history MOSQUITO
Creek" and "Cornfed Harbor" having been each
with their lucky holders, noticed in this paper il
may not be amiss to remind the public that Point
Lookout" is on hand, and that Andrew Hancock
of revolutionary association, and of both antigua
ran and popular taste, administers the fu,,d,nn, in
quite as peculiar style, as any other governor
whatever. Fun-duml dumb-fun! what a pun -
Take me to And-raw *
The SUFFRAGE BrLL.--This bill was on yester-
day, after our report closed recommitted to the
Committee on the District OF Columbia by a msjo-
rity OF twelve This is glory enough for one day.
Hang out the banner upon the outward wall /
should comma be after the word banner or wall.
for the cry is still they comep Mr.. Forrest plays
Spartacus, tonight.
NOVEL lSvENTIoN--We were present yester-
day afternoon at private exhibition of musical
and scientific wonder, in the shape of an automa-
ton performer upon the clarionet and cornet-a.ps-
ton. It is the invention of Mons Van Oekelen. OF
Java was made in Holland, and has been six wears
in maturing and the manufacture. In superficial
appearance it resembles fullszed man. In the
body lies concealed multiplicity Of delicate and
complex machinery, which, upon being wound up,
Is made TO act upon pair Of bellows for the pro-
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Arrival of the George Law.

The steamer Geo. Law, with the California
mails Of Feb. 20, arrived at New York on
Saturday forenoon. She brings 300 passen-
gers, and upwards of 81 200, 900 in treasure.
The correspondent Of the Herald, writing
IRON New Grenada, Nicaragua, Feb. 30, says:
''I am able TO state that Great Britain sent
commissioner to confer with the government
of Nicaragua upon the Central American ques-
iion, which is at present taking up so much of
the attention of the people Of the United
States. The commissioner representing this
government and the English commissioner met
al Grey,own, and agreed upon basis Of set
Element that will settle the question without
regard TO the United States.
The Mosquito King is TO be placed upon
the same footing as any other chief, and mu-
tual good will and recognition of this gov
ernment, are some Of the preliminaries. They
were conveyed to England by steamer that
left here on the 4th inst, and will no doubt
be accepted by Great Britain, as Gen. Walker
tells me that the propositions Of England were
for the most part consonant with the views OF
his government"
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Later from California.

The steamer Promelheus arrived at New
York on Thursday. She left San Juan March
5h, and brings San Francisco dates of Febru-
ary 90.
The markets had slightly improved.
The mines were yielding largely.
A shock Of an earthquake was felt at San
Francisco. Damages slight. The shock was
felt throughout the State.
Oregon and Washington Territories are still
troubled by the Indians. Numerous volunteer
companies were being organized.
The question Of adopting State govern
ment for Oregon goes 10 the people at spec
ial election in April.
Gen. Walker has seized all the Transit
Company's steamships, and annulled their
charter. He has granted a new charter 10 an
other company.
Sch Page had arrived at S. Franc SEQ from
Japan. The city of Jeddo was destroyed by
an earthquake the lIth of November, by which
100, 900 houses were left in ruins, and 0.000
lives were lost.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

more than 1000 voters, the Aldermen shall be
IN session from to o'clock on the day Of
election, and from to o'clock on the six
secular days preceding the dav of election, and
that the polls shall be Kept open until 4 o'clock
P. NJ, and then closed.
Passed 10 be engrossed-Act Additional 10
chapter % Of the Public Laws Of ls47. an act
additional relating to supervisors and superin-
tending school committees act additional ex
planatory Of the Oath chapter of the Revised
Statutes
Read and assigned-Bil to Incorporate the
Bowdoinham Village corporation 10 increase
the salary Of the County Attorney Of Cumber-
land resolve authorizing the Land Agent to
sell certain lands in Bradley.
Mr.. Deering of Hampden, from the commit
tee on Education, reported bill explanatory
Of the mode of calling school district meetings /;
read and assigned,
Resolve adverse to the extension of Wood
worth's patent, was read and laid on the table,
on motion OF MIR. Levensaler.
Mr.. Currier, Of Orrington, moved recon-
slderation Of the vote passing TO be enacted the
bill to set off part of Bremen 10 Waldoboro'
The motion was laid on the table, and Wednes-
day next assisned-yeas 81, nays AZ.
Report of committee on Banks and Banking,
that order relative 10 returns from Savings
Banks be referred TO the next Legislature, was
laid on the table on motion of Mr.. Talbot.
Mr.. Morrow called up the bill TO establish
Board of Agriculture, and offered various
amendments, which were adopted, and The bill
was passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. M. then called up the bill further defn-
ing the powers and duties of agricultural soci-
cites, and the bill was amended and passed to
be engrossed.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Fort at Kennebec River.

MIR. Hamlin submitted the following reso-
luton IN the U. s. Senate, March 10Th, which
was considered by unanimous consent, and
agreed to:
Resofued, That the Secretary of War be d.
rected to inform the Senate, if, in his opinion,
the fort at the mouth of kennebec river should
be put in state Of repair, or if necessary TO
rebuild the same; and, if so, to furnish an es-
innate therefor.
BY the above it will be seen that Senator
Hamlin has eye 10 the Notifications at the
mouth of our river. This is right. While
other ports are being provided for by appro-
priations from Congress, most certainly so i'm
portant point as the Kennebec river should
not be overlooked. Our river being, as it is,
the outlet and inlet of so many vessels of all
classes, as well as a main channel from the
sea to the British possessions, it should (if
any point should) be properly protected. In
commercial point of view alone, our mer-
chants and citizens have right to expect it..
We trust suitable appropriation will be
made.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

MARRIAGE UNDER DIFFICULTIES. The Phil
adelpha Inquirer tells good story about a
young man and a stylish looking shop-girl,
who went 10 church TO be married, few days
since, in that city. While awaiting the ar
rival of the minister in the porch. a tailor
stepped up 10 the bridegroom and presented a
bill for his wedding coat. The bill must be
paid at once or the coat returned, but as the
poor fellow had not dollar beyond the minis
ter's fee, there was bright prospect that he
would be compelled to get married in his shir.
sleeves. A friend, however, advanced the
needful, and the twain were "maae one flesh. -
Hardly had the parties left the altar, when a
stout, coarse woman made her way up to the
bride and presented her bill for the wedding
dress The friend again advanced the money,
and the couple departed. We call this getting
married under difficulties.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

FIRE AT TURNER-THIRTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS WORTH OF PROPERTY DESTROY ED.
A fire broke out at Turner Village Wednes-
day noon, in the building occupied as box
factory; thence connecting with the grist mill,
and woolen factory, destroying all the build
ings. BY intense effort, the stock in the wool
en- factory was saved from the other building.
A correspondent OF the Lewiston Journal says
the losses are estimated as follows Mr..
Faulkner, $1,000; Gen. Clark, $4,000 Chase
g. French, $4,000; John Durham, $1,000 !;
Dunham & Mitchell, S23Oo; Bray & Ste-
vens, $1,000 Mellen Bray, $1,000; L. b.
g. A. Staples, $500. The fire originated
from an over-heated stove in room of the
Box, Sash and Blind Factory, infamed by
high wind, then and through the day blowing
gale. Other serious losses not here eBumer-
ated occurred in connection with the abovs, all
of which will be seriously felt.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Augusta Correspondence.
AUGUSTA, Mar. l8, 1856.

AUGUSTA, Mar. lS, 1856.
The close of the session of the Legislature is
fast approaching. 1t is generally understood
that it will not remain more than two weeks
longer.
The file biters were again in session Saiur-
day night, and were still more chaied al the
result of the city election. The Ex-Jailer was
particularly bitter, but fighry at times. He
would be eloquent in quoting decisions of the
Supreme Court of the U. States, and in the
next breath, would draw on the court of his
Satanic Majesty for epithets against the pres
ent Legislature. Mr.. Scammon began very
pleasantly but wound up dolefully as usual
A new light appeared in the shape of Mr..
Cowan of Biddeford. His allusons 10 the
election in Biddeford could not atone for the
thrust he made in relation to the city election
here. He told all about Mrs. c. connection
with some benevolent society, and the proxim-
ity of his bedroom to the sitting-room, and OF
his overhearng conversation Listeners, you
know, never hear any good of themseves)
which was much more interesting to the young
people who composed more than two-ihirds
of the audience, than constitutional aguments
and vulgar, bitter epithets. The School Com
mittee man from a rural district, told of the
great reduction of pauperism up there, so that
they sold the town farm, but somehow or 9th
er, the paupers had increased under the inten-
sifed law, and they we're about TO repurchase
/,
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
CITY Government.

At an adjourned meeting of the City Coun-
ell on Tuesday evening, the Committee on
new streets reported that portion of Beacon
St was laid out over ledge which it would
cost from one TO two Thousand dollars 10 re-
move, and recommended the discontinuance of
said street. Passed in concurrence.
City Treasurer authorized to make a tenn
porary loan Of 1887 for support of schools.
Committee on highways reported The cost Of
streets, $273,84.
Meeting of Aldermen, Friday evening,
March l4th.
The communication of Z. X. Harding, de-
clning the office of Councilman was taken
from the table and referred to next City Coun-
Gil.
The Joint standing committee on Finance
reported that from the account of City Treas
urer and other disbursing officers, it appeared
that the amount received into the treasury,
from all sources, was ST, ,660 ,04-amount ex-
pended $76 ,230, Is, leaving balance in the
treasury of ST. ,429 ,39, that they had contract
ed with J. NJ. Lincoln 10 print and publish the
same.
J. F. Dunning and others, petition for new
streets, had leave to withdraw.
The petition of l. Punngton and Il. w.
Houghton for laying out streets was referred
TO the next City Council.
E. H. Ripley, Funeral Undertaken, and
Wm Pattee (wood measurer) made report.
A vote of thanks was rendered to Charles
Russell, President of the Board, in which he
has presided in the absence of the Mayor
The joint standing committee on laying out
new streets, who were instructed to place
monuments at the end Of all the lines of sever
al streets which have been laid out the present
year, reported that they had placed sufficient
stakes SO as to designate the several points un-
til monuments can be permanently placed in
the spring.
Adjourned without day.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Terrible Disaster at Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia papers give full details Of
fearful disaster which occurred on Saturday
evening, on board the Camden ferry boat, New
Jersey. The Ledger gives the following ac-
count -
s'The Camden ferry boat, New Jersey,
with passengers TO the number Of nearly Que
hundred, mostly residents OF New Jersey,
started for Camden. The boat was headed
for the canal, but on reaching that point, Capt.
Corson discovered that The ice W; 81 jammea
between the banks, that to 60 through weuld
be almost an impossibility.
The boat was then turIed northward, so as
to cross the bar some distance above Smilh's
Island. When nearly opposite Arch-street
Wharf, the boat was discovered to be on fire
near the smoke stack. An effort was made to
check the flames, but without avail. A scene
OF wild excitement ensued, the passengers all
pressing forward 10 escape the flames, and TO
be the first TO Jump ashore, as soon as the teat
should touch the wharf, the Captain having
directed the pilot to steer direct for the Arch
street Wharf. When within about thirty feet
OF the wharf, the vheel-house fell, rendering
her steering apparatus useless. A strong eoo
tide was running, and setting up the river,
which caused the boat to sheer of from the
wharf, and float towards the island again
Before this time, however, most OF The passen-
gers had jumped overheard, some OF whom
managed 10 get upon cakes OF ice, and others
we're taken from The water by persons in small
boats. Many of the passengers, among whom
were some females, remained on the boat until
the burning of their clothes drove them to leap
into the water"
A despatch dated Philadelphia, March ~,
says;
Parties have been engaged all day in drag
eing the river Fifteen bodies were recovered
to-day, making twenty in all. About thirty
persons are still missing. The coroner's in
vestigation has not yet been concluded.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

tbs NExr PREsrDENr. The Newburyport
Herald, while it thinks that Mr.. Buchanan
will be the nominee of the Cincinnati Conven-
ti"n, regards any nomination BY that Conven-
tion as equivalent to an election. "Whoever,
(it says) may be the standard-bearer of the
Democratic party, no rational man can doubt
that he will be elected, If no questions should
arise TO divide their ranks. This is the Pfc
vailiug opinion, now, of the whole country.
The nominee at Cincinnati will be the next
President"
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Organization of CITY Government.

The organization of the new City Govern
ment took place at the City Hall Monday
morning at 10 o'clock.
All the members Of both boards were pres
sent, with the exception of Col. E. X. Hard
ing of Ward A, and l.. c. Litchfeld Of Ward
z, who declined serving.
Mayor Morse called the members elect Of
the Board Of Aldermen 10 order, after which
they proceeded to the Council room, where in
convention, the oath of Office was administered
TO the Mayor and all the members of the City
Council elect, by A. R. Mitchell, Esq
Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Sheldon.
The Mayor then proceeded to the reading OF
his inaugural address. The Convention then
dissolved.
The Council made choice of ID. Z. Magoun,
President, and A. c. Hewey, Clerk. The
Council then adjourned to Wednesday evening.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

LYcEuM. AT meeting of the Lyceum on
Saturday evening, Freeman Clark. Esq, was
chosen President, and j. M. Lincoln, Vice
President.
The following gentlemen we're chosen Cura-
tors e. Whittlesey, F. H. Morse, John
Hayden, John Shaw, and John o. Fiske.
E. S. J. Nealley, Secretary and Treasurer.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

E.MiIlthose of our subscribers who are
in debt for more than years 5 subscription be
kind enough to remit the amount by mail !,
We do need The money, and must hare it. Our
creditors want their due, and we ask you, as
matter Of simple justice, to pay us, that we
may be euabled to do it. Will you not,
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

BowDo1N.-At the recent election in Bow
doin, the following officers were chosen:
Town Clerk-Alden Potter.
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers OF the
Poor-Bunker Chase, Abner Coombs. Alfred
Gowell.
Treasurer-Jahn Coombs.
Town Agent Bunker Chase.
Supervisor Of Schools--Wm- Card, Jr.
All opposed to the dark lantern oligarchy,
and elected handsome majorities.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

REPUBLICAN FIBs.-The Skowhegan Clar-
ion, in an article on the March elections.
says
50 OF the numerous towns that gave maiori-
tiles against ms in Sept, and that have now
been carried by the republicans, we notice
Skowhegan,. Athens, Haflowell, Richmond.
Piitston, Buxton, Limingion aud Bath.''
Now, Moses, we used to think you told the
truth, and we can't now believe yoo malicious
Iy and wilfally perpetrated the above false
statement without some help from your Nor
rill friends. In almost, if not all these towns
named, Morrill, had the largest vote last fall !;
10 Bath Morrili's majority was l59, and in
Richmond his majority was 2 oysE. all others,
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

LAUNCHED on Monday, from the ways of
Messrs. l.. Hough,on & Sons, ship of $50
tons, named Rochester.
Ship "Southern Eagle" $50 tons, was
launched from the yard OF Larrabee & Moses,
on Thursday.
Tuesday, from the yard of Mr.. Springer,
ship eastern Star" Of about 1000 TONS
Captain Thomas Henry is to command her.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

BosToN CARD LIST. Wepublish this week
the spring list of Boston advertisements, col
lected by our enterprising Agents. Messrs. S.
NJ. PETTINGILL & Co. The cards embrace
about every department of trade, and each
reader may find there something interesting to
himself Merchants, especially, who are
about visiting Boston, should give the list a
careful perusal.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

WHAT BOYS MAY BE MADE To DO. Judge
Cutting has decided that boy attending school
may he required by the teacher TO build the
fire at the school-house his proportion Of the
time The decision was the result of the tri-
al of teacher for fogging boy for refusing
to make the fire. The Court sustained the
teacher
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

Mr.. Fillmore for the presidency, seventy-one
delegates in his favor were permitted TO cast
one hundred and seven,y-nine votes for him.
This is what we call the largest liberty in the
exercise of suffrage.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

y Two engines and a snow plough ran off
the track on the Grand Trunk Railroad on the
9th, near Stanus, twenty miles above Mon
treal. One man was killed and Two others
badly injured.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

FROZEN TO DEATH We learn from the
WatervilIe Mail that the dead body of man,
name unknown, was found on Tuesday. lying
near the track of the A. & X. Railroad, be-
tween Lewiston and Barkers Mills.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

AMERICANS MUST RULE AMERICA" The
house of representatives in Ohio, three-quar-
ters Of which were elected by party whose
motto is, "Americans must rule America, I"
and which year ago, was terribly down upon
the "foreigners,' has elected clerk who was
born in Wales, England.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

3 The Boston stevedores are on strike
the wharves in hosting cargoes from vessels.
Their places have been supplied from the
country.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

FAST IN MASSACHUSETTS. The Governor
of Massachusetts has appointed Thursday, the
10Th of April, as day of Fasting, Humilia-
tien and Prayer.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

E At Windsor, VT, on Thursday. young
Dow, the only son Of tho gentleman who
bought the Belnap place, in that village, had
a fight with another young man named Lewis
all about Miss MerrifeId-in which Lewis
was shot with pistol and dangerously wound
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

Hoyt, of Exeter, ~ H., is TO deliver the Ora
ton at the Society Anniversaries at the next
commencement in Bowdoin College, in Au-
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

II An American brig, of two hundred tons,
probably the Chalsworth, of New York, pre-
viously reported completely equipped for the
slave trade, and prepared TO take in large
cargo, had been destroyed by Britah cruiser
at Boa VISTA
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

Brunswick The election in Brunswick
on Monday, resulted as follows:
1st Selectman, J. Lunt, 2d, Republican, 7
majority. Cd do, Il. S. Dunning, Wing, ii
maj. Sd do, J. C. Given, Republican, 80 IN.
Treasurer and Collector, A. c. Robbins,
Whig.
Town Clerk, Nath1 Badger, Dem.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

- Mr.. O'Callahan, Catholic priest at Hol-
yoke, has published book against usury, or
the taking or giving of any interest whatever.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

e We learn that the Methodist Parsonage
and barn in Richmond, were destroyed by fire
on Thursday evening last.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
Town Clerk, Nath'l Badger, Dem.

3 The Irving Bank, in New York, lately
redeemed counterfeit on its twenty-dollar
note, which had been executed with a steel
pen, aided by pencil brush. The fac simalie
was perfected with such consummate skill that
it was long puzzle even TO the engravers of
the bank
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

RocKLAND. We learn that II. G. Berry,
ESQ.,, straight whig, was elected Mayor OF
Rockland, Monday.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

~ The Essex mill in Newburyport was
destroyed by fire on Thursday night last, by
which several hundred workmen were thrown
out of employment. The mill was valued at
about $IOO, 900. Insured for $50, 900 The
stock was principally owned in Newburyport.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

;F Yankee Adams company opened to
a full house at Columbian Hall on Monday
evening. They remain here butt short time.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

What is that you must keep after you have
given it to another Your word.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
New Hampshire Election.

All honor to the sterling democracy of the
old Granite State, who, at the recent contest
in that State, rallied in their strength for the
cause of true national democracy, against the
combined forces OF know noihingism, abuli-
tionism, Maine-lawism, and the fragments of
what was once a respectable whig party. Al
though not victorious, they have gained in a
single year more than eight thousand votes,
and have given the combined forces of fanali>
cism shock from which they will mol be like
ly soon 10 recover.
At the election last year, the whole number
of votes cast was 81 ,699, as follows -
For Metcalf, TX. N. aboli,ion.1 30, ,169
Whig and Scattering, 1873
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

Look TO your morals, Moses, and not hood
wink your readers with such Morrill, claptrap.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20

iLP The weather is now mild. and the snow
is settling.
Eastern times., 1856-03-20
For Baker, democrat,


Majority against Baker, l0,5o9
This year, the vote, nearly complete, stands :
For Wells. democrat, 3O,99I
Meicalf, X. N. Rehublican, 1854
Wbig and Scattering, 2,463
Majority against Wells, 2,l66
The vote of Wells will exceed that of Gen.
Pierce, in 1852, by over 1000.
1t is rumored that the democrats have car
ried seven of the twelve senatorial districts
II this be so, this branch will hold in check
the popular branch, which latter has been re-
duced from its fusion majority of last year, of
$50, TO that of about so.
As far as heard from, l19 democrats have
been elected to the legislature, and 142 aboli
tion-know-nothings 81 democrats and % alb
misunderstanding will probably be elected
in the towns which remain to be heard from
1t will thus be perceived that the democrats
have made net gain of 5000, and balanced
tho Notwithstanding strength in the
popular vote, and have made net gain of 1876
in the popular branch of the legislature.
While the democratic candidate for govern
or is not elected, the abolition know nothing
candidate is certainly defeated.
So that, upon the direct national issues pre-
sented in the Presidents recent messages to
Congress, the NeO Hampshire democracy has
polled larger rote than erer before in the pO-
ftiodl history of the STATE. Gen. Pierce's ma
joriiy in New Hampshire in the presidential
election was more than thirteen thousand. and
yet the aggregate vote cast for Mr.. Wells will
exceed that OF General Pierce in 1852 by at
least two thousand.
All honor, we say again, TO the patriotic,
Union-loving democracy of New Hampshire.
The doom of isms in that State is evidently
sealed No intelligent man can doubt that
the vote OF New Hampshire for the democratic
nominee of the Cincinnati Convention, whoev-
er he may be, is as certain as the recurrence
Of the day of election.