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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

ABRtM LINCOLN ON htsrxroS.-In his re-
cent speech at Lea.enworth, Kansas, Mr..
Lincoln of Illinois made the following rithv
and sensible rcmark--
Bat you Democrats are for the Union:
and You greatly fear the success Of the Re-
pubIeans would destroy the mon. Why >
DO the Republicans declare against the
Jhion2 Nothing like it. Your own state
ment OF it Is, that if the Black Republicans
eject a President, you r0Ht staRd II, You
VIII break up tie Union. That will be YOUR
act, not ours. T0ju>tify it, YOU must show
That our policy gives You just cause fer such
desperate action. Can YOU do that When
You attempt it, YOU will find that our policy
exactly the policy OF the men who made the
Mon. Nothing more and nothing less -
DO y9a really think youare justified to break
ul the government rather than have it al-
mustered as 1t WIS Il lminl>tered nv Wash
'n-t'n. and other good and great men who
made 1t, and fast u administered il? Ir yeu
do, You aye very unreasonable, amt nor
rsd<aaaote 0sE gafptJt ami rat Rat submit 10
yol. While You elect Presidents. We sub.
NIT. neither hrrd&in- nor attempting t.
break up the Mon | we shall can.titg-
uom.y elect President. it viii heuur duty
u ste that You also submit Old John
brown has Just been executed for treason
against . State, We cannot object, even
though he agreed with IL in thinking slavery
wrong. HAT cannot excuse vialenrr, blood.
she'd, ami treason. 1t could avail him nath-
iuc that be- Nigh, think himself right. -,
Il consttUttomu.y We eject President. and
therefore ypH undertake 10 DESTROY the Union
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The Power OF MEDICINE OVER DIsr.sr.-
We know OF no better illustration of thi,
TACT than the W nderiul effects Of the
oxygenrted BItters. in eradicating from the
human system DYSPEPSIA and all functional
discs, OF the stomach. and restoring im-
pared digestion. 1t Is no new remciy.-
len vars Of trial by the public has establish
cd ~ as u standard medicine, aud no family
IN the country should be- vi,hou, it as a 81 10
and sure remedy with both sexes and all
ages. In QUO large CITIES 1t has been much
used hy tie rceuItr physicians, and is indors-
ed 10y some oi tn strongest certificates from
well knosn individuals For sale by all the
druggists - II y Noreiiette.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23
XXXVI CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. !

W hS4iI-N1i- " ~
Senate not in session.
HousE.-Mr. Larrabee of " isconsin 81. 4
at length on tie Slavery question, in oppesi-
tion to the Republicans,
The 9th ballot for Speaker was then taken,
with the following result Necessary 4
choice, Is: Sherman, lll Bocook, -,
Boteler, Is; Briggs, Of New York, Q, Scat
t3ring, 4.
Mr.. Briggs was nominated by Mr. Bouli sny
of New York.
On motion of Mr. John Coehrane, of Nv
York, the 10th ballot was then taken, giving
Sherman Ill, Bacock 81, B5teler Is, Bri. :,
9, Scattering9 9.
The House then adjourned, at 20 minut.
before o'clock
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Steamship North America arrived at
Portland the 18th in t., with Liverpool adj
vices to the 9Th. A heavy gale had been
experienced on the English coast, and mans
vessels have been wrecked. Parliament meets
on the 9th, Lord Cowley will attend the
Congress,as the plenopotcntiary of Easland
1t said most of the European powers had
gwen their adhesion to the Congress
IrALy.-Statements had been put forth to
the effect that all the difficulties in the way
OF buoncompagni' resumption of the pro-
regency OF Central Italy had been removed,
but the Paris Pays on the 5th inst, believes
itself in position to state that the difficulties
between Piedmont and Tuscany relative t.
the regency had not been removed
1t Is asserted that since the resignation Of
Garib,ldi, the Pontifcial government has
become much less tractable and less disp ,>s,d
to reforms.
The WAR WITH Morocco, The loss of the
Moors in the attack on the Both NOvemb r,
was 500 killed and 1900 wounded, bat No
prisoners. Since the COMMENCEMENT of
operations against the Moors, the Spanish
have had So killed, GA wounded aud -
confused
AusrRlA.-The lie Lord saws that 3ar01
additional troops are to be sent to maintain
order in Hungary.
The London Posts Paris correspondent
has heard that Cabinet Council at Vienna
had been held to take into consideration tn.
necessity OF placing the whole of Hungary in
a state siege Accounts from Hungary say
the national demonstration against the
Austrian government were increasing. A..
ranks are taking part.
INDIA AND GuINA-Fram China we learn
that Mr.. W ard, American Minister, hal ~
turned from japan. The japanese na.>Sy
was 10 sail Tor Washington in the ste..... +
Pow hattan on the 22l Of February next
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

CusToM House RErRENcHNENI. -" Perley."
writes to the Boston journal from Washing
ton, that report on file from M Wiggin
of Maine, who has passed the summer in
visiting the Custom Houses Of New England,
proposes Some sAlutary reforms, but its
adoption may terribly weaken the Democratic
party 1t proposes the abolition of every
Naval Office and Surveyorship in New England
excepting at Boston. By doing without
these, and other equally useless officers great
savings will be elected At Salem alone. the
expenses will be reduced some ten thousand
dollars.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

We learn that the daughter Of Mr.. With
erell Of Dexter who was taken away by MIR
CiIie,, was expected to arrive by last even
ing's train, and We presume she is now with
her father. 1t is said that Cllley himself, in
passing through the Queens dominions, via
the Grand Trunk, concluding 10 stop awile
at Montreal
[since writing the above. we learn that
Miss Witherell came TO Newport in the
train last evening, and was there received
by her father. The meeting is described as
very affecting. i Wing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

NRLANp.p-c 2l.lsll

fatEND SAWYER Viii YEA please lnssr;
IN tins week 5 Amerl1aa u notice that the
Hancock County Temperance Society which
is to meet at Gastina on Dec 2oth. has
been postponed several weeks ~ the E4eea-
tive Committee on account OF there being
much sickness at that place and the neigh,
boring vicinity, and the friends and officers
OF the Society who reside III Clstine think it
advisable. Due notice Of the time when tho
meeting will take place Gin a few weeks at
the tarthesD Will be given.
Very truly,
CHAs UlNIlS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

When have the people Of the South in
vaded our territory, siam our people, or con-
geyed away our property ?-Fraak Pisrce's
as ritter.
This question we can very readily answer
The South oil invade our free territory of
Kansas in lojj and 81, slew our people, and
carried away their property; and you aiitd
and encouraged their work of murder and
robbery. II MAS for tins reason that the
citizens of Concord, when your runners
begged that you might have public recep-
ton giving YOU, as presi lent. refused 10 gre
n.-Mmchater, y, H., American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23
Correspondence eff Boston Journal

WASHINGTON Dec L.
Two weeks Of the session gone, and No.
business transacted. In the Senate, thr
Democrats have been in u nice little family
broil over the appointment Of Commute. :
which has ended III the humiliation Of the
Douglas men. In the House, the obstinate
eighty-six friends OF Mr. Boeock continue t,
prevent an organization, having even neglect
ed an opportunity offered them to elect Mr.
Gilmer OF North Carolina, who Is the owner
of hundred negroes, Bdt-in the eyes Ut
the Southrons-Alr. Gilmer IS 10; Sou,td ulal
ye goose. lie represents district in vince
there is large Quaker Influence, opposed
- slavery and he has taken an iudeprnde',
position on the admission Of Kansas, aaa
other questions. acceptable u those Who ar
not content with keeping slavery where Il i.
but wish 10 extend il over the Territories an!
le,alize it in every navy yard and arseua.
belonging to the General Government ;,
Mr.. Gi!lner was not accepted, vat the Demo
Gratis are ever entreating ''cJnseryati1n men
vote Tor Mr. Bocock It's a poor rule thu,
will not work both ways.
We'll, if the Administration can get aI0n !,
without legislation, the opposition can
There are but precious few Republicans,
among the legion Of creditors who are bana-
rupt, or on the very verge of bankruptcy.
waiting for their share OF the eight miiliok
of dollars due them by the Post O.hce Depart
ment on the 80 Jay Of last September, in
Guiding the deficiency. Another four
millions viii soon lie due, and the contractors
will find it difficult to dispose Of their per
spective warrants, tor;capitalists here are al
ready staggering under their Investment
Nearly all these importunate gentlemen how
ever, are true-blue Democrats, and if then
eighty-six Representatives chose to keep them
waiting until Christmas, or longer. /! eur,,
that the opposition can stand il. lrGe.ss
of the members are "short," having mal
their calculations to receipt last w.. 2
$1,000 each, with more u less miic1.e. ta
there is more need OF ready cash among
Democrats than the Republicans, - ia 9.
starr,ng-out game the Bococki ans VIII hay.
the worst OF II.
The fact is, that, sooner or later. John
Sherman OF Ohio will De elected Speaker, and
meanwhile his supporters have only to keel
cool, listen patiently to the windy harangues
of their opponents and wait tor the wagon.
Our Massachusetts delegation deserve high
praise Tor their constant attendance, and
their silence when so many provoking things
are said When the roll Is called "Massa-
chusetts heads the column" and the clear
voice Of Hon. {. f. Adams, responding
"John Sherman, reminds one OF the DAYS
whep his illustrious grandfather exclaimed
on the floor of Congress .Independence for
ever or his father, expiring in the capitol
and recalling his labors in benalf Of freedom
exclaimed, II am content.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

AMERICAN STocS Journal. We have the
arst Number for 1860, 1t contents COM
Inends it to the attention OF every stock grow
er, as it is devoted to the improvement OF
domestic animals. 1t is published monthly
at Is Park Row New York, at one dollar
per year. and each number contains 30 large
octave pages, handsomely illustrated. The
sngravings OF the Improved Kentucky Sheep
and other animals, in the number before US,
are we'll worth the subscription price.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

1RAcELEss Jewellers. Several "lewd fci-
lows OF the baser sort, while on a spree in
New York few nights since, climbed upon
the equestrian statue of Washington, in
mon Square, and cnwrapt the august
shoulders with shawl and put large felt
hat on the stately head Of the figure and then
He'd leaving the image of Washington in
such guise as he never wore when living.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

We understand that the furnaces in the
Pembroke Iron works are all run now full
time. Every department about the Mill is
active. The Pruprictors talking about
adding several more double furnaces to the
rks-Machids Union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

SLEIcHs, SLElGHs We call attention to
the advertisement Of Messrs Clark x nen
neston. THIS firm Use the best of Stock, and
get " some Of the neatest looking and best
furnished sieishs in Eastern Maine. En-
courage home industry, and home talent
aud give the.e sentIenen a caIl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Mr. Adrian, stated in speech in the
House OF Representatives, last week, that the
Administration, attempted to buy his vote
for the Lecompton swindle, by the offer of a
foreign appointment to particular friend
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

\ UNION MEErISe.-We saw a pair of
likely heifcrs the other day being driven to
a blacksmith 5 shop to be shod, preparatory
to being put into team with steers to haul
wonl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

MArrERs AT AuorsTA The Governor and
Council have been in session this week, and
also Commissi..srs-Mess Small, of Wales.
Tinker, OF Ellsworth, and Russ, of Paris,
appointed to examine and report in regard
TO enlargins or rebuilding the State Prision
who are preparing their report.-Whtg.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

\ special train Of three locomotives and
ten cars, containing COCO invited guests
passed over the Victoria Bridge the l7th
This bridge is now fairly open to traffic, aud
the regular passenger trains have commenced
running over it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

DISASTERS ds.-Ship Elpisc, Got Warren Coll :
ins from savannah Dec "a, for Liverpool, put in
10 New lork l4th ior medical assistance, the cap
tain being very s.tt
Sch Josi'h nahorn tof Bangor) vca.ie.. IL
ashore near >quam Inlet, she is coal loaded, from
Philadelphia or Salem, vessel and cargo a total
loss
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

TIE Ma has tnion says the "American
denounces Union meetings" like some of
the fire eating papers, (Democratic) South. =
Please mark the difference Bro. Drisko, the
southern Democratic papers denounce the
Uaion, while the american denounces sham
Union meetings, and defends the Union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

InE NATURAL sEAroer-Tae Portland
Adrerfissr says the steamer North American
came into that port in a thick on wstorm,
without pilot, the 18th. Probably some
one aboard had heard Of Portland, and siaet
it out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The sleshing is capital in this locality, and the
people are improving it, Saturday, last week
was as busy day in our village as we remember
to have ever seen. large number Of teams were
starting for the woods, and any quantity Of goods
was sent of on that day to supply them In ad-
dition to this, our merchants were receiving into
their stores large quantities of goods just landing
from boston. Our streets presented an animating
appearance, and pedestrians had to look sharp to
keep from being run down.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

lie Senate committee to investigate the
Harper's Ferry raid are already prepar-
ing TOR action. \ large number Of distin-
gUished gentlemen are on the list to be sum
moned before the Committee and under the
act OF the Thirty fourth Con3ress, compelling
witnesses 10 testify, the Investigation viii
take wide range.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Mr.. Crawford Of Georgia. democratic,
mad violent dis-union speech IN the House
and The Republicans have ordered larse
numheF OF copies As u camlagn document
ltwiil he just the thing to show the position
Of thu Democratic party OF Mr. Hickman :
speech, (.nti.Lecomp,on,) 100 900 copies
have been ordered f,s circulation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

DEXTER CLorH FAcroRY. About an ooo
yarus per month, or abou, 500 per day are
ina,'niaetured, at prices ranging from IS
cents cents to S2'oo per yard, amounting to some
S32o'ooo each year. Employment is furnish
ca Tor Zoo hands 200 pounds of wool per
cay, or about 400 900 pour DIS per year, ara
used The wool is mostly of the finest quail
w. raised in the United States. Silk, i'm
ported from France and Italy, is also used to
the amount OF Sa5 to 500 per day. The
goods Manufactured are mostly Doeskins.
kepeiIant weeds, Talma Cloths, Silk Cod.
rlngtons, Fancy Cassimeres, &C., &c.
Times,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Mr.. SAWYER Please insert the following
Extract. think it will have god eff.ct
At least it may help tlis.sbuse peoples m.ui,
Of the idea that your paper flyors "Ab5!i-
tionjsm. y READER
We should like t5r the benefit Of Abolition
ISIS, to copy what We consider very reason
able and sufficiently moderate (albet some
what iyonica2 article from the Baltimore
Dgiiy Etehaage Il is all about two sur
mons preached in New York by the Rev. Dr.
Ghee,er, and in Brooklyn BY Rev. John g.
Fee. We commend the following extracts
10 the attantiJaof l5oli:i1nis;,
The fact that tn millions Of people ap,
prove of the existence Of slavery. or acqui-
esee in it existence, should Of itself make
Dr. Cheeyer pause before he pronouuees them
all utterly vile anG sinful. When the Rev
DR.. Fee next yi-its the Southern country and
sees its cultivated fields and pleasant Home
,teads, It's crowded Harbors and p5pulous
Cities might be well before he be5ics to
convert its inhabitants by knocks and
blows" u consider whether is des5lltion
would be preferable to the continuance OF
the evil he deprec4tes. If he had sense
enough to comprehend the almost ansur-
mJuntIbla difficulties the Southern States
would have 10 contend with, even if they
were to-day willing to emancipats their
slaves, or could conceive Of half the ruin
that would ensue il that question were
forced 70 a sud1 IN and violent issue, he might
perhaps become aware OF the folly and fulfill
~ Of his present proceeding. 1t is an I'M
fortunate as well as absurd mistake that
these retOrmers make IN thus dealing with
the slavery question. It is well enough to
hunt down hishwayman or gang Of muir
derers by "hue and cry but they cannot
take and subdue the population OF Soyer-
eign State iii similar way, We suggest to
them, therefore, the prupriety If taxing
calmer views of the exceeding sinfulness OF
their Southern brethren. Ii they will not
lovingly preach peace on earth and good
will to men at least, let them refrain from
delivering sermons which ncite the blacks to
lnsurrectlon and compel the whites to i'm
pose upon them new and scyerer restrictions
and SOW the seeds of discord and civil strife
broadcast over prosperous land.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The Philadelphia Press denies the state
mcnt that reconciliation has taken place
between Douglas and Buchanan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

LARGE DEER. Mr.. l.. NJ. Ceflin. shot a
deer ia Beddington, a few days agc that
weighed after being discs,cd oil entrails 263
POUNDS lie was ileshy and fat.-Nach.as
UH,on
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Our correspondent at oeeanyilla, Deer
Isle says the storm Of the l4th was very
severe, doing some damage among the ship
ping in that harbar One Schooner, the
Lafayette went ashore on the lodges
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

SENATOR HAMLIS RoBBED. THURSDAY
morning, very early, Senator Hamln' 5
chamber, in Washington, was entered and
two gold watches and some cash stolen with
out his being awakened,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Az ACKNOWLEDGED Fser-So remedy has
yet been discovered 50 efbcalcious in healing
cuts, burns, scalds, wounds. et-- ~ Red
ding Russia Salye. . cunts a box, sold
everywhere.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

All the Union meetings ale h2ld in the
free States, and all the dis-union sentiments
uttered in the slave States.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The Scientific American announces ma
chine Tor picking geese, as among the new
inventions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The Boston Courier has tho candor to ad
nit, whlie speaking OF the state OF things in
Congress, that - the chief business OF each
daily session is 80 Southern abuse OF the Re-
pubhean members, who sit in sllence.n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Gerritt Smith is doing SO we'll that his
family hop TO have his company at home in
PrtersbOrp' ON Christmas day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The Machias tn.gr is on the wrong scent
altogether.-Is after the wrong Joha-
BuinAA,44 . -extenseu r... dun,d it's weak
brain
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Rev. Dr. Curly has been elected chaplain
to the |, :. Snate. He is a New York
Presby tctiAn c.ergtman
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

iG-our correspondent at Greens Landing in
forms Us dat the st+ro e Thomas Warren { Go.
was broken into, aal goods carried Z Of consider
able anauut
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

InosE HoAxEs. 1t is very generally be-
lieyed, in Kentucky, that the numer,
anonymous letters received by Southern re
tlemen during the last few weeks, warnin.
them OF impending plc,- ard attempts > run:
ming oil slaves, wer. s,,Aadvertisemcnt
This is the prove,cS.y OF goods at
Demoer% UNDER, ,, .. ,ntengcu.a,
owners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

In the upper part of Oxford County. the
SNOW is two teet deep in the woods So says
the Bethel Courier
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Tie Lecture on the Corner, is preached
for the benefit Of a certain locality in this
coanty; aud it is to be hoped that DO otter
place has the rIsht to "appropri.te" it
BE careful
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

- We would suggest tat pubic meetings be
hett-to dcnoun1e tae d.s-uaioa sentiments Of
southern pemocrats
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Doing nothing, is SO near doing evil ths.
the space between them is scarcely disccrnl-
bic.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

Why are good resolutions like faintinr
ladies They want carrying out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

- There some cases 4 small poI 5. W,
ilarrpE beer Isle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

The official surveyors appointed to survey
the Great Eastern have presented their re-
port, which is anything but aattering, The
Astern is not up to the contract, in materials
nor in workmanship, The amount must
be very large necessary to fit her according
to the contract, say the committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-12-23

' II
Some Of our mail matter. EHf snis
us is in a mutilated condit ssed'1r
cnvelop torn OF sc. This " book
came TO our address, enclose -Sdt wrap
cr and postage paid, fourteen eert,. and the
wrapper torn off. Our congressional. documents
under the frank Of members of Congress, are
served in the same way. and have been for a
long time. We had as lief our letters would
be broken OPEN and believe Postmasters and
their clerks have just as much right to break
the seal of the one, as the other. If the law
allows such tampering with mail matter, we
Will submit until such unjust enactments are
remcdied by the proper tribunal. but we shall
not fail TO condemn as unjust and dangerous
all such infringement. Of personal rights. Are
democrats served in the same way: 1t i.
possible that it may be supposed, tina, runa-
way slaves are sent through the mails.