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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

perry hitch round West Quodly Light
House gave way or parted last night
about SHUTDOWN and such was the rebound
of the hawser that it knocked Bion cend
over ccm with such stunning effect that
he lay astonishcd all night, not feeling
quite sure whether the Buchanan (Bucha =
nicr) craft which he had been trying to
snub had fred broad side into him, or
whether she had pulled the Light House
down upon him. and that when last seen
he was cmbarking on board a lcaky water
logged craft upon the shores of Salt
Lake, declaring his intention to pursue
the Buchaner craft which had gone in.
stead of the fishing fleet TO destroy it,
and at the same time expressing his
mortal fear that the fleet would be all
sunk before he could again overhaul h er
and get the brok II hawser securely fast
to the capstan." Exit Republicans with
the thumb of their left hands gracefully
touching the tips of their noses, and their
little fingers of the same hands perform
ing certain peculiar gyrations, the sig
nifcancc ef which was we'll understood
by the crcst.fAllcn democrats.
Yours
w.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
Gvuldsboro', Sept. %, 1858.

MIR. Editor
The unterrifcd $50 called" democracy of
this place and vicinity, before election, were
greatly "stirred up in their minds and,
cliugng to desperate hope of success,
fought with an energy worthy of better
cause; but now they console themselves for
their defeat, with the pailosophic reflection
that sits not so bad as it mi sht have been"
and count up their gains on las. years ma
jority, with the rest grace they can assume.
Well. Republicans would certainly be hard
hearted to begrudgo them the few grains of
comfort they have felt, and ought to be will
ling that they should make the best of bad
matter. One of the leaders of the local I'M
terrified who fourisics in a town not hun
dred miles from this, informed one Of his
unterrifed friends just before the cventful
day, in the chastc and elegant language
which is characteristic Of many of his party,
that the Democrats were going to give the
Republicans that delectablc place which is
supposed to be inhabited by the "arch enc
my of mankind and possessed by him and
his loyal subjects. 1t is fair to infer from
this that said place belongs to the unterri-
/ fed, and is doubtlcSsly place of refuge for
them, but that they, in the liborality of
their hearts, We're willing to bestow it upon
the Republicans, in consideration of their
allowing themselves to be beaten. But the
Republicans being unacquainted with the
place and blind to its attractions, and fancy
ing the s,eiety would be uncong,nial, and
not being used to the climate, refused the
oller and contented themselves with their
own state. Election day came, and the IN
terrified Of this place sailed forth in their
might, brim full of red hot zeal, to save the
/ Union; hoping, by almost superhuman exer-
tons, bringing out every vote, distributing
nared rotes, and various other subtle devices,
to gain a shabby victory. One poor fellow
was carried noiens roiens to the polls minus
/ his boots, and there just at shutdown, threw
in the last vote for Eradbury and the Union,
But alas for tne feeble hopes of the untarri-
fed democracy those wicked monsters, the
Republicans, triumphed; and the blessed
| Union went to smash.
BY the way, Mr.. Editor, is it not a shame
that the buchanan men, still persist in
calling themselves denocrats-clinging OBJ
stnatoly to the old name, when the old DEM
ocratie principles were long ago discarded
by them? However,, it is policy in them,
for many CONSCIENTIOUS souls will stick to
them as long as they keep tho old name, ncy
or minding anything else. WHAT'S in q
nime?" inquiries the bonny Miss Juliet, ac-
cordias to her faithful biographor, Shaks-
Ieare. Verify, Miss Juliet, there is a great
| deal in Il name. Ii makes q mighty ditttr-
enee let me tell you, whether things are call
ed by their right ntmes or not; for thousands
will be lnisled by Il name, never stopping to
inquire about principle. Now | will merely
suggest as respectfully as possible to the
leaders Of 'ocracy, that they drop the old
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

The dagger correspondent of the Machi-
rs Union. writing from Ellsworth. is mistak-
en- as to the party that practices prescription.
II he will examine the crew of men now at
work on vessel at tho wharvcs. he will
learn their politics; and by goins u the Gus
tom House he can learn who tho own crs are
This dagger correspondent that stabs in the
dark. is either q knavc. foil, or worse
character than either. Let him DO who he
willard the number who are mean enough
to do what he has d,nc is rery small indeed.
there's a chapter in his history yet to bc pub
lished which may cut Deeper than his political
or financial character. u We shall begin at
the Custom House and then. pay attention
TO a few other worthless in course. e Ev-
cry body knows, that no Buchanier would
publish such base and infamous attacks, rs
are in the dagger correspondence without its
first receiving the sanction of the Custom
House officials. We give fair warning, that
some "reminiscences, not very factoring to
some peoples vanity and pretensions, will he
forthcoming if this fellow continues throw
ing stones.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
CUTLER, Sept. ii 1853.

Mr.. EDITOR Victory crow MS justice
and right. All honor to tho noble Re-.
publican Phalaux Of the sixth district
which has so valiantly withstood, and
gloriously routed the whole concentrated
force of its enemies, even when led on
after careful drill, by tn cir own chosen
and most ski!lful champion-Col. Bon!
l had heard-(nay, will not say that,
justice to the Republicans will not war;
ant TIA, word, | know their mc,tle too
well for that 1t was thought by our
enemies, the terror Of that name, masni-
fed by flaming extra Bulletins, would
carry confusion and dismay into the ranks
of our fricr,ls, thereby making victory
certain and easy; but thanks to that in :
nate love of liberty which yet porvadcs
the hearts Of all true American citizens,
when battling for the risht-;hcy know
no fear.
Tho vote at this place stool for Nor
rill 20, Smith i22, Foster IS, Bradbury
l22, Republican Rep. 44.!. Democrat
ic Rep. 1915
The Democrats polled their last vote.
II so happened that all their men were
at home, probably called in by the bugle
sound of alarm which had been sent out
over the country, and never. since my
recollection were greater efforts made to
drag them up to the polls.
They shouted Justify over their largo
vote here, and this morning hoisted a
Flag upon the Bo.oiing Alley, very APP
propria:e place | .hought,l and fired
three guns in honor of Bion's election.
Later in the day, election returns be-
gin to come in-things look little
dark-democratic faces lengther little
slight shade passes over thom--lond
laughter degcncrates into forced grin
ball alley closed-cleetion doubtful
flag hoistcd little ton soon-v'maybe
Biop isn't elected Two hours later,
more returns case very doubtful - too
many votes for one Foste.-'guess Bion
isn't elected" flags hauled down
Democrats heads down also.
Abou, this time Republican comes
along-asks, whats the matter :" no
answer-supposes they did not hear
asks in louder key. " What's The ne~s::'
Just then Republican No. 2 comes along
tells Republican No. "Bion's slip
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
The Kansas Gold Mines.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81. Governor
Denver. writing to the Secretary Of the
Interior. Sept. II, says that the late.
news from Pixies Peak leaves no room
to doubt the correctness of the reported
discoveries of gold in that vicinity. Tho
explorers have found gold on the Arkan-
sas. on the heads Of the Kansas. and on
the south fork OF the Platte River. en-
bracing an extent of county Of more than
800 miles. The richest mines yet 'onnd
are on Cheney Greek. tributary of tho
South Platte, directly moth Of Pixies
Peak. Governor Denver has not yet
heard Of quartz veins, but the best in
formation would seam to indicate great
similarity between these mines and tho
first discovered in California,
In view Of the present condition of
affairs in that region. and to pSevcnt
further difficulty, Gov. Denver alviGes
that the lands be Withdrawn from pro-.
cmption, if they are open to settlement.
leaving them, as in the mining district
of California, free for all who may SEQ
tit to engage in working them. The
country. he believes. is, or has been.
claimed by the Utahs. the Cheyenncs.
the kiowas. and the Arrapahoes. and he
docs not know that his title TO it has
ever been eI.inguished. lift has not,
there will DO no trouble in withdrawing
the lands from the operations Of the pro-
emption laws. but If it has, then they
ought to be withdrawn anyhow, and tho
facts and reasons reported to Congress
next winter.
1t would, he adds, be advisable to
send out some competent person to cx-
anime the mines and report the facts IN
connection with I! en-.
The Acting Commissioner Of the Gem
oral Land Office to-day submit ed to tho
President for his signature eleven patents.
Of land. enuring under the grants OF
September. 1850; one in the Milan dis
trict, Missouri; six in the Helena district,
Ark; and four in Florida, containing in
the aggregate 2.l92,574 acres of swamp
lands to these States.
Judge Bowlin retur ned to Washington
this morning to await his final instruc'
tons before starting for Paraguay.
The survey ofIhe railroad route from
Hudson to Superior and Bayfield,, Wis.
a distance of 81 miles, has been approx
ed by the Secretary of the Interior. which
secures to the company large and val
uabls grant of land.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
" Little Skirin i>!sias. IN Han
cNGk.

Oar neishbor Of the Machias Republican
in some Joyous and consratulatory remarks
on the splendid success of the Republicans
in Washington county. speaks slishtingly of
the contest in this county, aud calls our bat
tie here, only ''little skirmish.' Perhaps
it was not, bat We know that it exceeded in
intensity in hard labor, IN earnestuess on
the Republican side and on the Buchanan
side, in zeal and rccklcssness in the use Of I'M
fair mcans-thc campaign of 80. Foster
gets as many votes in this county, within
80, as Mr.. IIlmlin did in 1876, when he
had about 1000 over Wells. The vote in
this county exceeds that Of 81 by $50.
Washington county did not maks 50 good
fight in SO, as did Hancock. This year
she may have exceeded ll.ncock, but to our
mind, the opposition did more hard labor in
this county than was done by the leaders in
Washington. However, all praise to Wash
ington for her noble vote.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

Tho Boston Journal says that there is no
serious opposition to the denomination OF
Hon. Arson Burlngamc. in the 9TH District
and THINKS he will h, reelected.
In the lth District, composed Of the South
crn Wards Of Boston, Broakinc and Roxbury.
it depends for success upon the nomination
made The Journal counscls the nominal
ton of Hon. Alexander Rico, the recent
Mayor of Boston.
These two Districts are thought to be in
some doubt. rs neither of the three parties.
in the last election, had a large plurality
The straight Americans had the largest vote
in the 4th, while the American Republicans
were strongest in the 9Th.
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3 nart,-.xa nn;in tho mail contractors.-

its party We mean the mail CONTRACTORS
These men have their duties to perform, and
many of them are not slack in attending to
them. What a party If drillcd soldiers are
here combined against the people The
members of il are always animated with
hope, and impclled ON by one absorbing mo
tive, that of retaining their places.
tbs TACTICS. <The most rclil5Ie a-en
that our opponents depended on for success,
was money. This they used without stint
Ut measure, all over this District, and cs-
pecii,lly was that the case in this county
Ono man says he got two barrels of -four;
another on, says he was paid tn dollars for
his vote; another was paid six dollars to stay
at home, another had y fair promise on u
Sun 'ay night that his mail-ray should be
increased; another was offered three dollars
to stay at home; another was piled with
stimulating drinks, until he could be con-
trollcd. The plausible Collect RS, in some
instances, said to the fishermen that if they
wanted fayors in January, (bounty time
they must grant the Collectors favors in
september, election time.) and they thus
undertook to tyrranize over the hardy fisher
men, and take advantage of their fears All
the advantage was taken of their position
that could be, either fairly or unfairly, 1t
was the power, the money, and the patron
age o the government combined; and wieiI-
ed by unscrapuious, talented and. reckless
mon, to crush the people, corrupt the ballot
box, and build up the interests of a heartless
wicked, and extravaganza Government purity.
The Result. The result of this extraor.
binary expenditure of IN oney, tima and char
aeter, is, that the people have triumphed. -
The Government party has been beaten in
this mos, earnest contest between it's own
cohorts and the sovereign people. This is
glorious result. Let the people rejoice; and
while doing 50, remember that the price Of
Liberty, is eternal vigilance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

The recent election in this State. and par
ticularly in this Congressional District, re-
ycals some new and alarming innovations in
the usual mode Of carrying on elections. -
The fact ssichs out prominently. and is not
and cannot be successfully glinsayed, that
just in prop -rtion As the principles of the
sitiond Administration become justly oh
n'xlous tn the country, and deserving Of cen
sure, just in that Proportion are the means
and appliances to sustain its sinking fortunes
snch as only desperate Political gamblers
can, or ever would think of using. Moth
ing in the whole history of party politics il
the New England States, can parallel the
contest in this District, in intensity, in the
Lavish use of money, in threats AMI i brides
1t was trial of the value of money, as an
agent to control elections AMI influence vo.
tcrs. The testing of this new democratic
agent, WIS placed in skillful and unscrupu-
lous hands Such men as take Office under
the present corrupt and justly obnoxious Adj
minstratiou, do So with the full understand
ing that no qualns of conscience. n, mere
questions Of right or wrong, must rise up to
hinder the recipient of government place,
from doing the bidding of the INT, al CIV
eminent. The Iron Duke" is represented
rs saying at one time, "that no man with re-
liSious convictions, shonlJ enter the army"
Upon this principle the present Administra-
ton and its leaders act No class Of men,
Us general rule, but tn $. who will not
balk at any service required, and are equal
to any task imposed, whether requiring the
abandonment Of old p litical principles, or
the ignoring of all moral restraints, obtain
Office. 1t is to this class Of m n that is en-
trusted the new plan of using money to cor
rupt tho election franchise. Upon this class
of officials dcvolves the duty of applying to
Practice the new modes of carrying elections,
81 successful in Kansas but short tim j,
since. And why should not the party that
goes to the extreme South for its principles
learn the Southern method OF propagatins
them! 1t is both right and proper to do 50
If slavery propagandists furnish the platform,
they should be required to indicate the way
to make people mount it. But this lection
demonstrates to moral certainty, that the
time is at hand when political parties are to
be known by other and different names than
heretofore,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

Among the improvements on Union River
during the hard and dry times of this season,
is the new and splendid mill. with gang of
SAWS, just erected by Messrs. j. I. and q
W. Grant. We are pleased to sec this eyi-
dcnce of the thrift and business energy OF this
firm. Such improvements. while directly
ennurcing to the benefit of the enterprising
Owners, are likewise public advantag c.
We have neglec cd heretofore, to state that
the machinery, and all the s'fxirgs' Of tho
splendid sets Of gang saws on this river have
come from tho Foundcry and Machine Shop
Of Messrs, True, Godlins Il Co., q firm that
deserves success for the character Of their
work ,as we'll as their honorable dealing with
customers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

The Musical Convention opened at Whit.
ing's Hall on Tuesday morning. The Prc,i-
dent. Ruias Buck, Esq, made some very well
timed aud appropriate remarks. lie alluded
to the purpose of :hc conventions; and also re-
ferel to the iiattering auspices under which
they met this year. The goodness of Providence
in continuing in life ALL of the association. to
meet again.was fcelingly alndcd TO, and ac-
knowledscd. Rev. Mr.. Tcnney. invoked a
blessing, appropriate and fitting to the occa
sion, and then Prof. hoo, took charge of tn,
class.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01


prTrRsnS's CorSrERrErT nrrrcroR The
Octnher number of this excellent periodical
has inst appeared. II contains descriptions
of ali the new conntcrfcits. together with
much other usrful matter. The number is
ably sustained in NIL its departments and pos
scSsns particular interest and value for hank.
crs, inancicrs. and business men generally.
H.Rrrn's M,G,z,~x 70, October has bcrn
rr~r-ivcd from \, Williams & 10. D,ston.
through ". H,l". It'is fully m to publt>
expectation. anil its established character.
Every body reals thi. book.
Tn. C,morotrr,v Arr .forsv,L for SIP
scnlrr has hrnn rNr"ivef. II is \ beautiful
work: and r,pit,l rncor,i Of Art and LitNr-
nture. 1t ought tn h" in tho hands Of Alt
lovers of tn" beautiful and true
II is rrhlishcl by tho Cosmopolitan Ars
Association. SIS Broadway, New York nv
sending S3.0o. the Magazine. quarterly, and
$500 Engraving can be had
4 man of Fraznr's River Cold Regions. on
the Nor1', Wc,. Coast. rampil~d from CIV
ernment Surveys. has bosn nnhli-l,e1 by A.
Williams & Co. E,stnn. W. acknowledge
tho roe int OF ON. Riy ON, baforc leaving
for ths fani Of ;,ll.
Tho Good ritt," Pigs Library, M. Z i. 70
r"ivAi fr,m \. Williams 4 g. I. is ruh-
fishei by Brown. Tag.,rl 4 Co. The little
flks arc mnch p'c,srl with these little vol
umes. M,se Halo has them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

The Ellsworth Base Ball Club propose t.
challenge like number from any town in
the county of Hancock, to play a game o.
ball OF one hundred tallies, the sides to con
sst Of ten members each or more il the
challenged party prefer, and the tril to
come off on the anniversary Of the Hancock
Agricultural Fair to be held in this town on
the 18th and l4th days OF October next.
Any Club accepting this challenge will
please give one week. notice Of their inten
tions To do so, that the necessary arrange
mcnts may be made.
1t is proposed that the loosins party shall
provide supper for the company on the
evening of the day Of trial.
Communications directed 10 the Ellsworth
Base Ball Club.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

WHAT NEXT? The Bangor Democrat is
down on the State Fair, as being q Republic
c,n constitution" The Managers did not
advertise, last, nor this year, in that paper,
which makes it '.as clear as mud a republic
can institution, What will these sticklers
attack next? Perhaps the Sabbath, or the
various Religious societies. We do not
know, nor do we euro to know in what pa
pers the officers of the society sent their no.
tees to be inserted; we believe they laborei
for the best interest of tn, society, and of
the state and they hayt erred, it is unin-
tentional. We know that they have not for
three years even sent to this efiice, a rremi-
um list that it mi 5ht b. n3ticsi. Last year
We received ticket to attend; and that is the
only instance that a lk3 courtesy has been
extended to the press in this county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

AGRicuLrcRAL FAR.-The Ladies Of Ella
worth and vicinity, are invited 10 take meas
ures al once, TO hi up Table for refresh
ments on the days of the Fair. All arc kind
ly, and earnestly invited to take hold Of this
work at once. II will require the united and
vigorous efforts Of the ladies, rs well as the
gentlemen 10 make this first Fair success.
Who will lead the van'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

The patriotic citizens Of Casino are being
honorec by the presence OF Cpl. +. Y. r..
Mace, who is instruciins class in swordman-
ship, and Infantry tactics. The Col. is n
graduate Of West Point and was participant
in the Flor ida, and Mexican war. where he
did honos to himself and country. As 9
swordplayer hp has np competitor,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

name of democrat and adopt ono that can
give no offence to any one. woald suggest,
(tor know have no right to pick out Il
name for thcn,) that they call themselves
Union sarers, as they are 50 loud in their
protcstations of love for the Union. | would
Just whisper in their cars, however, that
perhaps if they let the Union alone, twill
save itself. III.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
Yours
W..

4 RELrcIors VIEW OF SL.vERr.-"Wc see
not why, in the exercise of enlightened rci-
son AMI true Christian charity, anti slavery
men pro-savcry men, masters and slaves,
conforming to the revealed requirements of
the gospel, may not live together in peace in
thus world and b, equally the subjects of sal
Walton in that which is to come
We do not see why they cannot. We
think that a comprehensive Christianity can
take in masters and slaves, pro-slavcry men
and abolitionists; but we do not believe that
any religion that ever came from Heaven, or
was Invented on earth, can stretch over these
doughiaees who were born and educated in
the air of freedom and yet have caught none
of its instincts. who render cold intcllcctu-
al assent to its principles, yet without one
impulse of the heart; and who knowing that
freedom is the best for a land, yet give all
their influence to slavery
Providence Journal
0fall the pointed and santcntious para
graphs of the Providence Journal, and it is
profusc in them, we have never read more
truthful and common sense one than the
above. Who can conceive of a Christianity
that can take in modern "doughfacc ?" a
politician that renders a cold intellectual as
sent to the principles of freedom and human
rights, and yet all the tima, his influence,
and all Of his actions tend in an opposite di-
rection We have heard of white black
birds of Religious intdels," &c but a reg
alar "dous hfacc' with ms weak spinal col
umn, and his mouthinss of the nationality
of slavery" 81, for him to have any correct
notions of true christianity. or a rational,
life giving and inspiritins freedom for COM
mon beings, is prcrpsteroas in the extreme
There is no prc warm blood in such an ami
nal. than there is in the fish that brcathcs
ftthoms under the cold, salt water. The as
prations of all such, are consetled before
reaching the ceiling of the sanctuary.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01
Andrew Peters. Esq.

We arc astonished at the brutality of parti-
san hatred, which would induce the Machas
Union 10 admit, and indorse and repeat in its
columns gross personal attack upon this ex-
cellcnt md influential citizen. lie needs II o
defence from US. nor can the effect of such a
libel be othei than 10 draw down .addit onal
coniemp, upon the paper that gives IT eircula-
ton. ri Machias Republican
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-10-01

Public opinion is mighty current,
sweeping all before it, not excepting the
old.fashioned prescriptions for ('the In
suranco of catarrh. nurno's cele-
brated Catarrh Squff is en- ocular. every
day demonstration Of this fact.