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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-01

The Gazette de France observes
"Now, that the public officers are nearly
all disposed of, those who have got them
cry out, the Revolution IS finished. Not
so fast, say the disappointed applicants
and expectants, the Revolution is mere
ly begun. What does it mean, more
than this-Oie-toi de la que je M meite;
get out of that place, and let me get into
it."
The same paper remarks that France.
within the last forty years has tried every
kind of government, except the Federal
Republic, to which the current is now
setting with almost irresistible force.
Blackwood's Magazine represents the
internal peace and the monarchy of
Great Britain as in extreme danger from
the excitement of the times; it acknowl-
edges that the aristocracy and hierarchy
have been rendered odious to the great
mass of the population, and reproaches
the London press for fostering, almost
universaly,-the general prejudices,
and bringing every part of the political
system into disrepute and peril.
The London Quarterly Review for
last month contains two long articles of
considerable political interest-one on
the Greek Question; the other, sketch
of the Political History of France since
the Restoration. The reviewer is un-
friendly to the Liberals, and reproDates
the Revolution of the three days. He
asserts that the body of the British ma
ton have regarded this event with stern
suspicion, and that the meetings, the
dinners, and the subscriptions, set on foot
"by the old disturbers ofthe public peace,
had not been cOuntenanced by names,
which any one "would dare to call re-
spectacle" The article is concluded
thus
"Charles X. having been wholly in
the right, managed so as to put himself
In the wrong; he saw his danger, but
mlscalculated his strength; and struck,
instead of waiting for the blow, which no
one now denies would soon have come if
he had waited. 1t is the part of Europe,
and above all of England, honoring his
intention, and plying his fate, to avoid
his tactics-to keep undcniably, as well
as virtually, in the right! and let the ag-
gression, if aggression there must be,
come from the triumphant enemies of that
unfortunate prince. The elements of
disorder are rife in many quarters; but
the great powers of the continent know
their strength better than they did on
former occasion; and England, as re-
spects the condition of her armies, was
never so well prepared as now"
Seven of the principal newspapers Of
Paris are in full opposition to the new
govcrnment--the Gazette de France the
Courier Francois; The National ;he Jour-
nal dn Commerce; The Tribune; hePairiSy
ole and The ReroIuiion. The Pair;ote. 4
the 18th ult. declares that an at,emt r.. %
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FROM EUROPE.

FROM EUROPE. The ship Mi
nerva, Hussey, from Liverpool, arrived
at New-York on the Odd ult. bringing
London news to Oct. 90. The New
York Gazette gives extracts from the
Morning Herald of that date containing
Paris news to the 2lst. There had
been alarming Disturbances among the
populace of Paris, but tranquility was
restored, and dangerous crisis was
supposed to have been passed. 1t was
reported in Paris on the Goth that the
Spaniards who entered Spain from
France had met with serious repulse,
and that the young Parisians who ac-
companied them were cut off to a man,
but this report was subsequently discred-
tied. A subsequent account stated that
Nina and other chiefs had entered
Spain, and that other parties were to en-
ter Catalonia at the same time.
Valdez and Vigo, with or 900 men,
passed the frontier at Aioahue, Oct. ii,
on the same day marched into Urduch,
and on the 18th reached Iugarmundi.
A bulletin issued at this last named
place asserts that he was received with
unanimous acc lamations of Joy.
The British Parliament was to assem-
bic on the 2Gth, and it was expected
that the speech would be delivered by
the King in person, Nov. 9.
The Paris papers mention, on the au-
thority of telcgraphic despatch, that
the BeIgians had entered Antwerp.
Charles X and the young Duke of
Bordeaux had embarked at Poole for
their new residence in Scotland. The
female members of the family were to
proceed to Edinburg by land.
Bos. Adver.
FROM MEXICO. Private letters
to Oct. Odd have been received at Phila-
delphia, containing late accounts of the
progress of the civil war in that country.
Col. Victoria, who had been tried by
court martial, and sentenced to death,
and made his escape, had been retaken,
was conducted to Puebla, and by order
of the commandant, was executed in "a
hours. This took place on the lth of
September. Col. Martinez was on the
frontiers of Guatemala, at the head of
g, 900 troops. Gen. Guerrero was in the
south, with Salgado, and Almonte, who
were his ministers. Several of the prov
inces had been recently revolutionized.
The trade of the capital and Of Vera
Cruz was greatly depressed.
FROM THE PACIFIC. The ship
Ulysses, Mycrs,has arrived at Baltimore,
in 88 days from Calao. The U. S. fri
gate Guerricre sailed for Guayaquil, Ju-
ly 90, and the schr. Dolphin, Aug. l.
The st. Louis was at Callao, all well.
FROM RIO JANEIRO. The brig
Glory, Jones, arrived at Baltimore on
Sunday evening 2lst, in 80 days from
Rio. Business was dull, and there had
been many failures.
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GEORGE TURNER.

HIM. Ennis, jun, Esq.-You have probably
seen in the Rhode Island American Of Tuesday
last, a report of tho trial Of question that arose
in our Court Of Common Pleas, at its late term,
as to the qualification of Bateman Munro as n ju-
ror: That report furnished Mr.. Ilallett, at his
request-you have also probably seen commu-
ncation signed by II. Y. Cranston, Esq. in the
last Herald of the Times, denying that said report
was correct or fair one; particularly in these re-
spects LIST that had represented the part taken
by MIR. Pearce and myself with more care and
fairness than did what was said by him and Mr..
Hazard. I'd, | had put words into his mouth, that
he did not use. Sd, that had omitted much that
he did say both counsel and witness. 4th, rhat
repr ssented him as volunteer witness, and 5th,
that had nsstated the substance and effect of his
testimony. Now Sir, believe you were present
throughout the trial of the question and paid par
tcular attention to what was said and done and
| will thank you to give me your opinion and
knowledge in relation TO the points have enumo-
rated. Having no disposition to misrepresent any
mans conduct am solicitious to learn from those
who are entirely dsinterested, whether in the pre-
sent instance have been so unfortunate as asci-
dentally to have committed such offence; if my
report is fair and correct one, cannot suffer such
an imputaton as is contained in Mr.. Cranston's
communication to pass upconradcted. Please
favor me with reply.-Nours in haste, sc,
% GEORGE TURNER.
Ne,DnOrk Non 10 1890
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CORRESPONDENCE.
NEWPORT, Nov. 10, 1880.

B. F. Hallsn, Esq. Sir.-When, in
consequence ofthe application contained
in your letter of the 1th instant, | drew
up and forwarded to you a report of the
trial in the matter of Bateman Munro; it
certainly did not enter into my mind that
any one would or could think it necessary
to deny its general correctness,as no mo-
tive existed or wish was felt on my part,
to disguise or misrepresent the facts in
the case 1t seems was mistaken, and
that my report has not proved quite salts
factory to Henry Y. Cranston, Esq who
has deemed it essential to his reputation
as counsel or ciiness, (perhaps BOTH to
deny its accuracy, in commune alton
made through the Herald of the Times,
Wednesday last. | am very sorry for
this, but cannot help it. The circum-
stances under which the report was
drawn up, are stated to you in the letter
that covered it; and the part of that letter
which relates to this report, you are now
quite at liberty to publish, if you choose
AT that time no desire was felt by me,
that my name should be published with it,
it was not necessary, and did not deem
it becoming; but | then had and now have
no sort Of fear, that it should be attached
to that report. As was then stated, the
report was drawn principally from recol-
lection; and now affirm it to be as to
every substantial feature of it, a correct
one. But with the public, MIR. Cranston's
assertion is probably worth as much as
mine; so be it. In this case, however,
/ shall not rely at all on that standard Of
correctness, and therefore beg leave to
refer you to the enclosed documents, the
more fully to substantiate the fidelity with
which the said report was drawn. You
very well know that Joseph Chids, Esq.
is the Chief Justice of the Court before
whom the trial was had; and that VIM
Ennis, jun. Esq. is a member Of the Bar,
and of the General Assembly of the
State.
And if any further confirmation is re-
quircd, j unhesltatingly and fearlessy ap-
peal to the recollection of the whole
Court, the members Of the Bar present,
the Jurors sworn, all the officers of the
Court, and the great body of spectators
who were there.
i cannot forbear mentioning that one
Of the grounds of complaint is, that the
report omits much that was said by Mr..
Cranston, as counsel, in the argument Of
a motion, TO take off pretended antimd-
son from the jury. To this il is sufficient
answer to say, that it was distinct mo-
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suaded from his own recollectons, that it presents
a nearly correct outline of the case, and that no
material fact or argument is omitted The points
made truly stated, and the substance Of the ar
guments and the testimony of the witnesses nearly
word for word. The undersigned does not know
whether Mr.. Cranston volunteered as a witness or
not and does not recollect whether Mr.. Boss gave
the last answer attributed to him in the report or
not--and there are some expressions which appear
by the report as having been made by the Court,
which were not 80 made in words.
JOSEPH CIIILDS.
PortsmOuth, Nov. 10, 1880.
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From Correspondent Of the Charleston Courie

From Correspondent of the Charleston Courier
"WAsHINGToN, Nov. 1O.-It is sup
posed that the trial of Judge Peck will
occupy the Senate during the greater part
ofthe Session, to the exclusion of all Leg
lslative business; and as to the House of
Representatives, if the proposition which
is expected to be made to repeal the In
dian Bill Of the last session, should be
made and carried through this, with the
ordinary appropriation Bills, and the pri-
vate business which may be the most
pressing in its character, is all which can
bo expected from that branch. 1t seems
to be confidently expected, that a new
arrangement of parties will be made be-
fore the rising of Congress, in reference
to the Presidential Election, and that
this arrangement will encroach material
ly on the parties as they are now distin-
guished. That which is now known as
the Jackson party will, it is said be divid-
ed, and many of its members will range
under other banners. If Mr.. Van Bu-
rem should feel himself sufficiently strong
he may raise his own standard, in order
to put down Mr.. Calhoun. If General
Jackson should determine to withdraw
his influence, it is supposed, it will be
given to MIR. M'Lane, who may be run
as candidate for the Presidency, with mr..
Van Buren, as Vice President, which is
presumed will be very formidable tick
et The contest, whoever are the lead
ers, will be severe one, and every inc h
of ground will be fought"
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ton entirely, and had nothing to do with
the point at issue, which was reported.
The motion itself was made after the
Court had decided that the masonic ju-
ror did not stand impartial; and | did not,
and do not consider that it had any ne
cessaly connexion with it whatever-no
more than the subsequent trial oithe facts
in the case before the jury.
1t may be added as an instance Of the
very loose way in which Mr. C's denial
ofthecorrectncs ofmy report ismade that
he terms the juror thus challenged by
him, Gan arowed and decided oniimason.
No mode of expression could have been
made more unhappy for him; inasmuch
as it was entirely gratuitous on his part,
and the only proof offered, was directly
to the contrary; so decidedly so, that the
Juror was directed by the Court to re-
main on the panel, and the counsel for
the defendant ceased, thereafter, to "bite
against a fle."
( When it is remembered that this trial
occurred early in the week of our Court,
that Mr.. Pearce and the reporter were
engaged in every jury trial during the
session, and that the report was not
drawn up until Tuesday or Wednesday
ofthe next week, and then from recollec-
tion-when all this, | say, shall be taken
into consideration, it will not appear We
ry surprising, that the reporter did not in
every instance, retain the precise words
of the several speakers; or the order in
which they were uttered; nor has he at
any time laid claim to such perfection of
memory.
In the report it is stated that Mr.. Gran
ston volunteered as a witness. In his
communication referred to, he (Mr. c. }
denies it. Let him then show mhen,
~here, by whom, and for what purpose ne
was summoned, or compelled, to testify in
that trial. Ifthere be any such evidence,
it is within his control, as ri,ness, counsel,
CLERK OF THE CoURT. A simple denial
of the fact, against the common sense of
all who were present, will not, in this
case, serve his turn. Let us have the
written evidence. If there be none that
he can produce, then may ! safely repeat
the assertions, that he appeared there as IA
'rolua'eer piiness-and if he does not re-
l>h the term, when applied to himself,
all can say is, let him not again put
himself in the same awkward predica-
mcnt.-Y Yours, &c.
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g==--<.-s-E.si.. - a 7QS7ss
port. 1t appears in the shape of a reply
to HENRY Y. CaANsToS esq's. Commu-
nication, which was published in this
paper on the l7th. The "Correspon-
dence," with Mr.. Hallett's PREDATORY re-
marks, will be found below.
From the Providence Daily Advertiser.
REJECTION OF A Masonic JUROR AT
NEwPoRT.-We publish to day, in JUS
tice to Mr.. Turner and ourself, the annex
ed correspondence, relative to the report
which appeared in this paper ofthe 10th.
DESTROYS of obtaining correct report OF
that proceeding, we applied to Geo. Tur-
ner, Esq. one of the Counsel in the case,
who kindly furnished it to u.s. Subse-
quently a note appeared in the Newport
Herald signed by Col. Cranston, stating
that the report put into his mouth words
that he never uttered either as a counsel
or witness. This note we republshed,
and called upon our correspondent either
to establish his statement or do Mr.. Gram
ston Justice, if he had been misrepresent-
ed. We thought it altogether probable
that some mistake might have been made,
which Mr.. G. in the relation in which
he stood, might deem material, though
externally it would not appear so to 9TH
ers. We certainly were anxious to do
him justice, and if possible, reconcile the
fact stated by him, that he did not circum-
stantially disclose the oahs of the three
first degrees of Masonry, with his oath,
as a witness, to tell the whole truth. We
shall be happy to see that discrepancy
reconciled. 1t is not new or eXtraordin-
ary in the case of the highly respecta-
BILE witness referred to, that he found
these embarrassments and conflicting du-
ties existing. Col Cranston was highly
tenacious Of his honor as mason, and
with his views on that point, we respect
him for it. He was also conscientious
as witness, and we have not the slight
est shade Of doubt of the perfect integri-
ty Of his Intentions But the fact was
he was placed precisely in that situation
where he nor any other mason could
serve two masters at once-keep his ma
sonic oath not to reveal, and also conform
to his civil oath to tell the Whole. Mr.
C.. pursued middle course, though he
stated he did not know he was at liberty
to state the particulars Of the oaths, as
he was required to do by the Court. He
unquestionably believes that he strictly
adhered to both Of the conflicting obliga-
tons he found binding on his conscience,
but we certainly believe he would have
experienced less difficulty in the case,
had he not been incumbered by his ma
sonic oaths.
We wish it understood distinctly that
we cast no imputation upon the fairness
and uprightness of MIR. C's motives.
We have uniformly regarded him as
n friend, nor shall it be our fault, if we do
not continue to do so. But we have no
where witnessed so striking an evidence
of the fact that honorable and high mind
ed and upright men, whose misfortune it
is to be trammelled with masonic oaths,
must, fthey adhere to those secret oaths,
often find them coming in direct conflict
with the higher obligations Of the only
oaths that ought ever to be administered
those taken under a judicial sane
ton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-01
NEWPORT, November 10, 1880.

am the Assignee Of Benjamin Chace, and the
nominal plaintiff in the action tried at the last term
of the Court of Common Pleas, in the County Of
Newport, wherein Benjamin Chace, Trustee, sued
John c. Borden defendant.-'The proprety was
questioned by me and others interested in the de-
cision Of the suit, whether Capt. Bateman Munro
could be an unbiased and suitable juror and it
was by me suggested to Messrs. Pearce and Turn
er. | was present in Cour, during the whole of
the trial. | have read the report of it in Nr Val
let's paper of the 9th inst. and do consider IT to
be substantially correct. The testimony Of the
witnesses according TO the best Of my recollection
is correctly given, the arguments Of Council fairly
stated as well as recolect them, aud as to the cir
cunstance Of Col Cranston's volunteering as a
witness, I can only say he was named in no sum-
mons to the hest Of my knowledge. As to taking
any part against masons or the institution hereto
fore, ! never have, and my only object in object
ing to Capt. Munro was that we might have a fair
er trial by the jnry Of the County in a case of con-
siderable importance to the creditors Of said Chace.
RICHARD SHAW.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-01
GEORGE TURNER, Esq.

The undersigned has read and carefully examm-
ed the report OF the challenge Of Bateman Munro,
as a Juror, IN the case Of Benjamin Ch,ce, trustee
vs. John Z. Borden, published in the Rhode Island
American Of Tuesday the 18th instant, and is per-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-01
the session

NEw-YoRK CELEBRATION. The cit
izens of New-York have got through
with their celebrations in honor of the
recent deliverance of France. 1t is
gratifying to witness these expressions of
public feeling in favor of that brave and
generous people, to whom we owe so
large debt ofgrattude for the powerful
and effectual aid they rendered us in the
commencement of our revolutionary
struggle. But it may gravely be ques-
toned whether there may not be some
hidden and dangerous consequences lurk-
ing about celebrations, or examples of
this kind. America may, and ought to
rejoice in the success of France, but the
best evidence of that pure feeling is not
always to be found in the ringing ofbells
and the huzzas of the thoughtless multi
tudc-there are other, and more beft-
ting modes of expressing those emotions
that spontaneously rise in the hearts of a
people deeply impressed with sincere
and rational joy. We hope and believe
that France is indeed redeemed-she
has her Lafayettes, but are there not in
her bosom, unconfned and at large, Po-
lignacs and Perriers' Are we sure that
the days of her trial are over? Is she
safe, and beyond the reach Of Danger
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-01

sCeWe have received a communica a.
tion in reply to the anti-masonc report
and certificates recently published in the
Providence Daily Advertiser, and had
got considerable part of it in type: but
owing to domcst aflliction that occur
red in the family of the editor Of this pa
per, and from the great length of the
communication itself, we preferred pub
fishing the whole in our next, rather than
to separate it by inserting the same in
different numbers. On our first page
will be found the Report, and immed-
ately following will also be found The
Correspondence" which is intended to
corroborate the correctness of that report
Notwithstanding all this confrmatory ev-
idence, we are fully satisfied in our hum
bic minds, that the report has done inius-
tice to the gentleman who has furnished
us with the reply above referred to.
HIGH TIDE. The tide yesterday
morning, rose at this place to very un-
usual height, without any apparent and
uncommon cooperating cause.-The wind
blowing not very severely from the east
ward. Although the tide is said to have
been much higher than it has been known
to be here during the last Is years, we
arc happy to say that no material injury
has been sustained by those whose pro-
perty was in an exposed situation at the
time.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-24
Va, Military l.and Warrants

\ WILL purchase claims to Land Warrants and War
rants already granted by the State of Virginia for
the services of her officers and Soldiers in the Revolu-
,ionary war; as well those on the Continental as State
es, establishment Or ! will locate all warrants that may
he conGdcd to me for location, upon the most desirable
aud y .luabie lands N Ohio, Indiana or Illinois. as may
h. nref.rred, for such part Il ereof AS vii! be 4 fair
con,nc n,a,iun for the services rendered-and this ser
Vice shall be such as ought TO be expected from one
mo has resided % years in the West, aud whose time
has been constantly and exclusively de oted TO land
and land matters. ,
Ever Officer and Soldier, and every Chaplain and
SURGEON. who served in the Continental army, or in
;hs; of the State, or in the Navy of the State of Nir.
r;n;s. who, or their representatives, have not yet drawn
o houn,y in land, (and not more than one tenth OF all
IN, soldiers. sailors and msr.nes have yet obtained their
..,rr,p,s.l are entitled to one, and can now obtsin it,
vnIer a late law passed for their benefit .-And to all
s,cb a. do not know how TO proceed to Obtain their
rights, my services are now rendered and will be
promptly rendered
Letters. nostag. paid, addressed TO me AT Richmond,
Virginia. unit! the lst Of January next. will be attend
"A 70 and in all cases where necessary, | will call in
ne,son unon those interested.
~ CADw ALLADER WALLACE.
Chacothe, Ohio, June 18Th, 1880.
| ;une 24-d-