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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

A RARE CoMBINATIoN OF TRAITS OF
CHARACTER.--W have the following
singular and interesting facts from gen
tleman of our acquaintance now residing
in the city of Newly ork, who was ac-
quaintcd with the persons and the cir
cumstances mentioned below.
During the past wintes owing to the
depth Of snow and the severity of the
weather, the price OF wood reached the
enormous sum Of twenty four dollars Il
cord, and consequently there was much
OF severe suffering among the multitude
of the poor in that city. A call was
made upon the benevolent to contribute
for their relief individuals had their
different districts ass gned them, and ii
call was made at every house. 50 that
those who were able might have an OPP
portunty to contribute, and that those
who were in want might be searched
out and relieved. One Of the gentle
man thus employed in the upper part of
the city, called at the hut of a man of
color who was well known there from the
circumstances of his driving single COW
before a cart, guiding her with reins, -.
obtaining "a living by the employment
which he found in the business OF a car
man. The gentleman as he entered,
noticed in IA back yard considerable
quantity of hickory wood, and inquired
of the occupant whether it was his, and
being told that it was, proposed to pur-
chase some of it. But he refused to
sell. The price at which wood was then
selling was offered and urged upon him;
but no, he would part with it at no price.
The gentleman told him the object for
which he wanted it, and mentioned the
distress of the numerous objects of char
lty in the city at that inclement season.
The negro after little conversation
told the applicant, that if it was to be
given to the poor he might send for nine
loads for which he should take no pay,
and that he might have nine loads more
for the same price which he paid for it
in the fall-being about one half what it
was then bringing in market. The Of
fer was accepted. The surprize Of the
gentleman may well be conccived-an
the negro with the COW and cart, and his
donation of forty dollars worth of wood
for the relief of the poor, will not soon be
forgotten. Instances of great wealth
concealed under appearances of abject
poverty, have occasionally been found,
but never before have we heard of sim
gle case where that industry and frugal
ity which enabled the individual to OBJ
tain it, were united with such noble
spirit of genuine philanthrophy and char
ity as was here exhibited. R9ch. Obs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

loosed. They will become interested,
and attracted to your object They will
come and see your school, and begin to
feel that it is both pleasant and useful to
look after their lambs while they are in
your fold, and to take new oversight of
them while IN their own. They will be-
gin to realize that education meaas some
thing, and must be attended TO. They
will begin to have thoughts on the sub
ject rushing upon them, and which they
had never expected to have; and by con
tinued intercourse, they aud you will all
be learners, as well as your pupils. The
interest once excited, will need to be
guided and kept up by renewed and in
creased effort; but it is not difficult to do
50, iiyour own heart is in your work, and
your own attalnmcnts are in good meas
ure adequate TO your station. The ct-
feet will soon be apparent and most hap
py on tho children. They will be de-
lighted when they sec you sitting by
their frc-side, or their parents entering
the school-room. They will learn that
the business OF their education is one of
great Importance, because it engages the
feelings Of all around them; and the hap
py influence Of your united efforts will be
discovered in their daily progress. VIII
you Ly!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

A respectable laboring man in Providence was
thrown into violent commissions, on Wednesday,
from drinking glass of very cold malt beer.
T. j. Cornell Randolph, VI has patented II
machine for feing and mapping hats, by which
one man will do the usual work Of four. Tho ma
chine may be bull; for $50.
Elisha Adams, one of the abductors Of Morgan
lately tried at Loci por,'N. Y. died 9lh ut 1t is
said by the " Y. Wing, that he was the only re-
naming person in the country who could have
told, from his own knowledge, who were the ac-
iual murdercrs of Morgan.
OprHALMLN has ragged to a terrible
extent in the Aims House in the city
of Newly York. Many children have lost
entirely their eyes, and there are now
ninety laboring under the infection.
We yesterday heard rumor that Gov.
Cass of Michigan is to be the new Sec
rotary ofWar, and that Major Eaton will
be appointed Governor of that Territory
to supply his place. From the source
from which we derived the first part OF
the rumor, we are inclined to think it Is
not without foundation. Nat. jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

GRAVITY OF BREAKFAsT. Whether
breakfast is the most serious and silent
meal because it is the first, or because it
is the sobcrest, it is difficult to say; but
it does generally pass without much
talk that is worth recording. Punsters
very seldom pun at breakfast, and the
narrators of long-winded stories are at
that time more sparing of their tales. -
There is then seldom any argumcntativc
discussion, or any play of wit. Break
fast IS altogether matter of business,
an affair Of life and death, because, if
people did not break their fast, they
could not live. Dinner is quite another
thing; that is, more u matter of plea
sure than of business; and they who
speak Of the pleasures of the table, are
supposed TO allude to dinner, and not to
breakfast. A man may dine with
Duke Humphrey five days in the week;
but it is a much more serious matter to
breakfast with Duke Humphrey.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15
POETRY.
THE MOURNER's LAMENT.

The night breeze fans my faded cheek
And lifts my damp and flowing hair,
Aud 10! methinks sweet voices speak,
Like harps hung forth upon the air;
While in the sky's unmeasured scroll
The burning stars forever roll,
Changeess an Heaven, and deeply bright,
Like emblems Of a world Of light!
o bathe my temples with thy dew,
Sweet Evening-dearest parent mild
And from thy curtained home ofbue,
Bend calmly Ger thy fearful child;
For when feel so pure and bland,
The pressure of thy moistened hand,
deem rest in peace the while,
Graded beneath my mothers smile.
That mother sleeps! the snow-white shroud
Enfolds her stainless bosom now,
And like bright hues on some pale cloud,
Ross-leaves are woven round her brow:
wreathed them--that to Heavens pure bowers
Surrounded with the breath Of flowers
Her soul might soar OH plumes divine,
Like incense from blessed shrine.
How changed my being! moments sweep
Downtown the eternal stream Of time.
And we, like gilded bubbles, keep
Our course upon their waves sublime.
'l'ill mingled with the sunny spray,
We flash our lives Of joy away,
Or floating on through Sorrows shades.
Sink, as geam Of starlight fades!
He too is lost-yon fideless star
Is mirrored on husbands grave,
And through the coral depths afar,
The lullng Of the ocean wave.
With the pale mermaid's mournful dirge,
Sounds Ger him, mid the crested surge,
And darkly round his wasted form,
Brood spirits Of the raging storm.
Alone-alone-I'm left alone
A being born to grieve and die,
And while upon Nights sapphire throne,
In yonder free and glorious sky,
l gaze in sadness-lo feel
A vision Of the future steal
Across my sight, like some faint ray,
That glimmes from the fount Of day.
HERMION.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15
WIN. l.. MELVHL.
TINPLATE WORKER,
No. 1862, Thames Street.

No. l62, 1hdmeS-Stfeet
HONT'INUES to carry on the above business,
" as usual, and keeps constantly on hand, II
general assortment of TIN WARE, and other AZ
ticlcs ia his line, Ia suit the market, and positively
will sell them as low can Se purchased in this
state, not excepting of pedars those who wish
to encourage their own townsinen, will do well To
call and satisfy themselves Of the truth Of this as
seliou.
a L S o,
A large supply of Soar STONE FURNACES,
by the dozen or single.
OVENS for baking before the fire, warranted to
answer to the satisfaction of the purchaser, or he
returned after proving the same. All the above
articles cheap for cash.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

SLANDERERs. 1t is no breach of
charity to look upon the propagators of
SANDER in the same light as the invcn-
tors of it. If it be true, that "out of the
abundance Of the heart the mouth
speakcth," land who will deny it?)-
then does not the propagation of scanda-
lous tales imply vicious mind' Talk
of the vleness of the incendiary who
sets fire to your dwelling! Is he to be
put upon n lower level than he who by
his ialsehoods prostrates the fair fame of
the vlrtuous, and destroys the rcputa-
ton of whole families? What palliation
is 1t for slandcrcr to say that IA he
heard the tale 50 ho related it, How
much would it lessen the turpitudc of an
inccndiary, upon being detected in ap-
plying the iirc-brand to your dwelling,
for hun to say that he "procurcd 1t from
anoiher;" or to say that he "was mere
y using it in sport"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15
TO RUCTERS.

But if parents do not move in this mat
ter, it will be perfectly right that you
should do it yourselves. 1t may be a
false dcllcacy that prevents you. But
whatever the obstacle may be, we coun-
sci you either to remove it or surmount
IT. Settle 1t in your mind beyond dispute,
that the cooperation OF the parents is cs-
scntal to your success; and then resolve
that you will learn what they desire to be
done, and they shall witness or at least
hear of what you do, Invite Yourself to
their houses, and them to your school,
Go and SIT down by their side, and talk
with them about their children: Parents
are pleased with that theme, when the
speaker maniiests an interest in their off
spring and desire to do them good
Most of them will listen; and if they are
silent at first, their tongues will soon be
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15

WANTED steady, honest boy, from "a
w 10 10 years old, as an apprentice TO the
printing business hpp'y at this olice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-06-15
SELECTED ITEMS.

On Tuesday three married females, wives Of in
dustrous mechanics, were punished by the New
York police for Incorporate and rotous conduct
Ono was an English woman, who had recourse to
the bottle, to home Sickness she wept bitter
ly on being sent to the Ams-house with her child.
The second was complete virugo, and being al
so ordered to the Ams-house, went on her knees
for pardon, and finally played off set of Mysteries
without effect
In Philadelphia, last February, newly married
couple gave a large party at which the bride mis-
ssd from her dressing table drawer, two valuable
rings, one a diamond. Nothing was heard Of
them till recently, when they were returned III
such way that the lady could not imagine whence
they came.
1t is stated in the Baltimore Minerva, that a
young girl in Virginia lately Jumped upon fence
to avoid mad dog, but that the animal in passing
tore her apron. On reaching home she sat down,
to mend it, biting off the thread when she had
finished. Soon after she was seized with every
symptom of hydrophobia, and died.
Mr.. Geo. Dixon, a stone mason, aged about
So fell dead in New York, 3lst ut. Immediately
after drinking cold water fom pump.
Col. Johnson has accepted the challenge Of the
friends Of the Southern mare "Clara Fisher" to
run mile heats for $4,000, half forfeit, and has
named the ''Bonnets Of Blue"
Hail fell at Charleston, S. c. 25th ult and it is
said the Sea Island planters have planted their cot
ton four times.
Among the latest impotations at this port, are
an ourang outarg from Batavia, and bull dog
from Baltimore. The carrcature of humanity is
female, and is quite unwell, having on the yoy-
age been impelled by curiosity to medds with
the medicine, whence she took some sugar oflead
and eat it Bos. Pat.l
Finn, at party in New York, being called on
for conundrums. asked "Why am I, standing still,
like bookseller! Because keep stationary'''-
and 'why is the President like celebrated an
cient WARRIOR Because he is A. Jackson, (Ajax' $
SON." Query-was the son Of Ajax an origin
all
Mr.. Lewis Geo. Wells, colored Professor Of
Phrenology, is delivering lectures in Baltimore, TO
which ladies' and gentlemen of color 'and others
are invited.
Some hail stones which lately fell in Georgia
are said to have been as large as gooses egg
The Baltimore Patriot thinks il well none Iyb,ed
on the sconces Of the nullifsrs, else they would
have been nullifed.
A railway under Rogers patent, has been made
at Mobile, on which ten men can raise any vessel
that can come over the Bar in that harbor.
The Canal debt Of Ohio Is "a. 500 400; the tolls
this year are expected to reach $4,000. It is
thought the balance Of loans and the proceeds Of
sales Of school lands will complete them.
A field Of corn which obtained premium in
Essex county, was hoed three times, but not bill
led. II Is stated that corn not hied stands d. ought
PETER
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

sion he Convinced, that the present Chief
Magistrate is entirely unfit for he important duty h.
mas So absurdy attempted to perform, | shall en-
aeavour to retrieve my former error IN supporting
NM by giving my assistance to of far superior
Ctrl Talent and integrity Henry ClaT.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

u Is stated that the people of New Foundand
Lave petitioncd the mother country for Colonial
Legislature and that il would probably be granted
a few years will see new cSnfednracy Of Repub-
lies, formed of Anglo American States.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

John A. North, Esq. Clerk of tho late court of
ChanceTy at Lewisburg, has received the appoint
ment of Gle K Of the branch of the Court of APP
peals at that place
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

tCongress, and approved by the President Among
aben, find several, making appropriations for in
ternal Improvement, of a character of them IN
every respect similar to the Naysvllle Road BILL upon
which the President had year before placed his
ceto, and thereby acquired many plaudi,s from tina,
class of politicians who affect to be the sole and OK
elusive guardians Slate Rights, hut who, We VEN
ture say, have done 10 bring that doctrine
into ridicue than is worst enemies have ever done
or can do. The enquiry naturally arises why is the
President thus vaccillatlng and iniirm cf pGrpose2
1.-THE Maysville Road improper object of the
national bounty, is not Back Greek 1--WE know not
where it isl equally sc? If the Maysve Road is
"iocal.' is Back Creek "nutionnii" Why, then is aid
to denied, while it IS granted to the other2 Sim
ply because, whenever, in State holding the doc
trines with regard to constitutional construction
which have been so long and consisy a.
vowed by Virginia the Presidents iatuudina-
rianiSn shoHld be brought to bear against him.
his friends may point this Veto. to vindicate him
from the hereSy: While on the other hand when
Pennsylvania and other States, which, With them,
affirm the jurisdiction of The general government
over the public highways, u be cOured, his
friends may direct pubic attention the half dozen
or more acts, in direct contradiction to that Veto
which he has since approved To us, this seems to
be despicab.e piece of arifice-a contemplate
system of ciectioueerIus-alike degrading to the
President and ruinous TO the country. 1t indeed.
calls loudly for "Reform." Opposed as we are TO
the exercise of this power BIZ the federal govern
ment-and aware, also also are, that Henty
Clay advocates the contrary doctrine TO the fullest
eXtent-yet we in favor IF his election, because
we believe he is the only man who can turn out
the present odious gang of political spectators
who have fastened their harpy fangs upon the
public treasury-and because, If the power is TO be
exercised, we prefer that it shall be done by one
whose creed is inscribed openly upon his banners .
rather than by cunning schemer, who pretends
to deny the power, while he acts in open opposi-
ton to his avowed opinions
lJ@ Let those if there such, nfidels enough to
doubt that the popularity of the Hero has dlminsh-
ed, is diminishing, and will further diminish, read
the accompanying address of Mr. Henry Banks, late
ofFa. and doubt no longer. Mr. Banks was an origi-
nal friend and like all the original Jacksonrans has
had the modification to see the loaves and fishes all
go to the eleventh hour men. He aboured in the
causa--spent his pen, ink and time and it would ap-
pear has received ne remuneration" even for these
personal sacrifices! Ingratitude! chou marble
hearted fend" Mr Banks is now in the ranks of
the opposition
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

Mr. Thomas Hendrick5on. Sen. ofPhlladelpbia,
has published his recantatop of Jacksonisp, having
t6.c3 ~ The G9se!ai 81 s9 r. eIeet'aa u e6Saa-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

THE PhEsIDEST AND THE VBro.-Nonc can
have forgotten the triumph and exgation with
which the Presidents Veto was hailed by our con-
temporary Of the Enquirer, md those who sympa-
thize with him in politics It was not because the
Maysvillo road WIGS arrested in It's PTosecution-or
because a dangerous and unconstitutional Prlnci~
DE. was suspended--tho JOY was too eStatic to
airing from a source so abstract and intangible
~, tccarro at last, they had found single plat"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
VALUABLE STOCK OF
Fancy and Staple Ory foods .
AT COST.

~oAKIY g VANDERVOKT, intending to re-
noye from the District, will dispose ct their en-.
tire s stock OF Fancy and staple Goods. at FlasT
COST. Families and merchshis wishing to Obtain
good, upon very reasonable terms. will do well 10 eau
aud examine them. All OF their goods are OF rec.".
:,s,;on and purchased IN New York upon the
mo-, terms IN their stock WI be founa
= lsr,e assortment Of staple goods, which arc wen
worthy the attention Of house keepers, ais" ia' sup
NV of articles calculated for gentlenens and boys
summer clothing 90 ,
Washington, rs Nav, ls'i nay
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
IN COU\CI4-MAY so, 1851.

A petition from w. Y. Mills was received and
read, and referred to the Attorney for Tie CorPo-
ration.
The Committee to whom was referred the Com
munication from the Assessors, made a report:
Nhereupon,
ordered, That the Surveyor of the Town be
directed to run and ascertain with accuracy the
north line of Montgomery street, and 10 mark 1t
out by stones placed at convenient distances from
each other; and that the Assessors be directed
TO assess tie said lots On the north side OF Mont
yomery street, as we'll those on the west side OF
West street
On ballo,ing for Collectors, Charles Scott was
elected for the Northern, and William Fox for the
Southern District.
A petition from Charles Scott and others was
received and read
A communication from the Mayor was recelv-
ed and read: Whereupon,
Ordered, That the Mayor be authorized to sub
scribe for one copy of the Acts of Congress from
1900 to 1851, relating to the District OF Column
ba. published by VIM. A. Davis, to be kept at
his office.
The Council! then adjourned.
Test: l. p. THOMPSON, c. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
$50 Reward.


ybaNAwaY from the subscriber, living near Upper
/ vile, FauGrier County. Virginia, slave named
INT HONY,
known in aud about Alexandra, ID C.. as Anthony
williams lie is about six feet in height and stoatly
me supposed TO be about years old. but from the
badness on the crown Of his hesd. looks older ocop'
per uplexion cunning countensnce, and plausible
manner Anthony left my farm in the vicinity OF Up.
peryillc on the 3lst of last March, with pass allowing
him to pass to aud return from Fairfax Court House,
written four days from that hate have reason to be-
eve that during his absence he procured pass in
tended for ahother slave named Daniel, authorizing
his massage to and return from Baltimore, within six
or eight DAYS from the date thereof The date OF said
psss was probably 81 April, 1891, White Chimneys,
.oudoun County, Va. 1t is eonjectured, from Antho.
nv former hs,s (hsving betn ssi!or) that be has
made for Baltimore some other sea port, where he
may have found employment on the wharf or on board
of some ship II is possible that he may be employed
on The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
The shove reward will be paid for experimenting and
securing him 30 that get him again, and al reason
able charges in addition for his delivery to me, ct my
residence near UppervIls, Va or to hr. John Lsoya
Alexandra. y. G. TITS expected that any passes in
his possession on his apprehension will be promptly
secured. Chn"S' L. "" ~
27-eO3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
PETER WILLIAMS,
This is TO give Notice,

yI>uAT tn, subscriber of Alexandra County. IN me
l District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court Of said County, letters OF
.1rss,;. deceased an persons having claims against
VI. said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
same to the subscriber with the vouchers passed oy
the orphans Court on or before the 10th day o, June
1882; or they may, by law, be excluded rom
8. ., .a estate; and those indebted thereto, are re
nn;red TO make numeListe payment. Given under
nv hand this 10th June, 1851. ,,
;..,o-s Admired Alexa. Audrey,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
TcoMMUNI

Departed this life on Monday the 9th inst, Mr..
ALEXANDER PERRY, native of Brandenburg.
Germany, in the 75th year of his age. This
venerated aud veteran citizen. was resident OF
Alexandria for about forty wears. and throughout
this long period Of time, his character as man
aud a Christian, was unsulhed by any act winch
would cast dishonor upon his name. or the cause
of his Redeemeer, which he had so long profess
ed 10 love. He has left wife, six daughters,
and numerous descendants, to mourn the loss
of an affectionate husband father and relative.
But Why should they mourns He has perform
ed his earthly pilgrimage he was sustained under
all the trials of his long and eyentfu lite. he died
in the triumph of faith, knowing that his - Re-
deemer liveth," and anticipating, tina, he WOULD
soon enter the celestial City, and participate in
its sndi,turbed and amending joys. Under cir
cumstances like these, ''tO die IA gam"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
JUNE 4, 1881.

The following resolution was submitted and
adopted:
Resolre,l, That Thomson F. Mason, Hugh
Smith. Edmund |. Lee, Robert IL. Miller. and
A. c. Cazenove, or any three of them, be proxy
and Committee to represent the Computation OF
Alexandria at a General Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal Com
PAW to be held on Monday next, the 9th inst.
in the City of Washington; and at said meeting
u, 'uorrlodloO Sup 10 Jrqaq III sIoa IgSsl lie pp o.
right of the stock held by the SAID Corporation
ard to vote for President and six Directors OF
SAID Company at the next election.
Then the Council adjourned.
Fest: |. P. THOMPSON, c. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-10
H0ord of Health.

lTa meeting of the Board Of HEALTH on Saturday.
"A the 2S.h May, 1851, il was
Ordered. hat the members Of the Board be charged
wirh the discovery and removal OF nuissnees as be-
Iurh CAROLYN, east of Royal and north Of King street
SAMUEL Bar,le, north Of King, between Royal and
lanes Douglas, north of King and west OF Washing
ton street. - u; all
Prince streets
Era Iun,, between Ro,aland Washington aud King
and Prince streets
lanes u. Kerr, west of Washington, between King
and Prince streets p...,
Jonathan Janney south of Prince, between Royal
and Washington streets
n Harmon soutl. Of Prince and west OF wash
ngton street JAMES EN- ssc'v
June i-w3w