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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29
PRECOCIOUs DEPRAvITY.

We learn from the Boston papers, that
n young lad in that city, 10 years of age,
apprentice to Mr.. Noyes, of the house OF
Maynard s. Noyes druggists, having
been detected in some dishonest practc-
es, attempted to poison his masters whole
family with arsenic. On Monday .nre-
noon, he went to the house and inquired
Of the cook what was in preparation for
dinner; and having asccrtaincd, he Sc
crctly sprinklcd arsenic on the meat, but
ter, &c. put a portion of the same poison
in the tea-kettlc, and mixed another por-
ton with sugar in the sugar-bowl. He
then put cracker in his pocket, and
said he should not come home to dinner.
Immediately after dinner, the whole fam
lily, consisting of Mr.. Noycs, his wife,
two ladies cousins to Mrs N. \ and a do
mcstic, were seized with vomiting and
violent irritations, the effect of arsenic
So determined was the young delinquent
to leave no botches in his work of destruc
tion, that he threw arsenic into a pitcher
of water, in order to poison boy who
was boarder in the family, and who, he
knew, drank no tea. The arsenic sank
to the bottom, before lmpartIng Its dead
ly quality to the water, and the intended
victim escaped the poison, although he
drank Of the contents Of the pitcher
Miss Maynard, daughter Of the late Mr..
M. who happened to be at the house on
a visit, drank Of the water, but happily
escaped. Another young man ate ofthe
meat, but was not injured by it, having
partakcn Of the inside portions where the
poison had not reached. With one or
two exceptions, the persons poisoned
arc believed to be out Of danger.--
The culprt confessed the crime, and
stated the particulars as given. He was
carried before the Police Court on We'd
nesday afternoon 2lst, and ordered to
recognize in the sum Of $4,000 for his
appearance at court on the 3Oth inst. and
not being able to find surety, he was
committed to prison. Med. Gaz.
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December LIST, 1881.
w. CALLAHAN'S CIRCULATING LrBRA.
Hv-Recent additions,

The Bravo, by Cooper, 2 vo'-.
Jncaueline of Holland. a historical ta'.. by Tn.
Coney Grattan, author Of the Heiress Of Brugcs,
&c. vols.
The Club Pook. a collection Of stories by vari-
ous su,hor., 2 vols.
Lives of the PLAYERS, by John Gait, esq vol.,
Life aud Death of Lord Edward fitzgerald, by
Thomas Moore.
Sir Edward Lewsrd's narrative OF his shipwreck
and consequent discovery Of certain Islands in tho
tho Caribhoau Sea; with detail of many e,trsor-
dinary and highly interesting events IN his life iron
tho year 1898 to l749 ~ written in his own Ds''
ry-edited by miss Jeue Pnrtor, 3 vols:
The above will bear conparison for INTEREST
md adventure with the popular adventures oi NO.
binson Crusoe.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29
G. E A n II q,

4 DiPTTD to burn anthracite Coal in COOK
"a ing and Box Stoves, for sale by
w. ID. CALLAHAN,
1l0, Thamcs-strect,
warranted to answer the purpose if properly mn
naged; and, at the present relative prices Of coal
and wood, to save nearly one holf the cost Of fu-
cl Persons who will engage to give the above
ono weeks tlirl, shall have the liberty of returning
them il they do not succeed to their satisfaction
doc
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--LATEST FROM ROPE

The ship George Clinton, from Liver
pool, Nov 9th, arrived below New York
on Sunday. Liverpool papers to the 9th
contain nothing important. No change
in the market.-Some alarm was felt in
England on account of reports of the
Cholcra.-Partial rioting continued.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

1t is stated in the Providence Journal
that the Block Calico printers in the EN-
ployment of Messrs. Crocker, Richmond
s. Co. Taunton, have turned out because
the Company wished to learn the trade to
some American boys, and have advertis-
ed for seventy apprentices Of American
parentage.
The Secretary the Treasury has or
dered all the Revenue Cutters from Pas
samaquoddy to Cape Henry, to cruise
on the coast with provisions, to relieve
vessels in distress.
A ladies fair was held at Salem ols
inst. The proceeds ofthc sales, amount
ing to about $1,000, are to be appropria-
ted to the support Of Infant Schools.
Thirteen Of the persons who served in
the late Virginia Convention, have since
died.
Nina and Mrs. Chapman arc to be tri-
cd at Doylcston, Penn. Feb. l3. The
trial was put off to give Mrs. G. time to
consult with her counsel.
| B. +. Hallctt, Esq. has retired from
the charge of the editorial department of
the Providence Daily Advertiser, being
engaged to conduct daily anti-masonic
PAPER at Boston.
Rev. John Starkwcathcr was ordained
as Pastor over the Congregational
Church and Society in Bristol, r. /. OH
the I1th inst.
The dye house of Barney Merry, Esq
in Pawtncket, took fire on Friday night
last, from stove pipe, and was consider
ably injured. About $500 worth ofyarn,
contained in the building was consum-
cd.
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100000
COMMON BRICKS.

| These bricks must be cast in moulIs
OF such size to average when burned, eight inch
es by four inches by two and half inches. They
must be of the best quality Of merchantabe bricks
The proportion of salmon, or pale bricks, must not
exceed one eighth of the whole, and no soft or
very pale bricks will be received The proper
tion Of arch bricks must not exceed one eighth Of
the whole, and none of these that much warp
ed, will be received. The proportion of broken
bricks must not exceed two per cent At least
so 900 to be delivered by the lst day June next
and the remainder in the course Of the Summer s.
Autumn of the year, at such periods as may suit
the convenience Of the contractor, provided there
be always on hand the supply requisite for the
progress of the work.
| Should any person desire to furnish the stated
number Of bricks, a less number, Of size diff
ferent from that given above, they will please to
accompany their proposals with statement Of the
length, breadth & thickness Of a well burned brick
Of the kind they wish TO supply.
! Before forming the contract, fair sample will
be required, TO be deposited in the Engineer office,
a, Fort Adams, which, should it prove satisfactory,
will govern in the inspection of the several deive
ries.
| Payments will be made, if required, on each
cargo duly inspected and received
! All communications touching this jcct, 10 be
directed to Brevet Col. Joseph G. Totten, U. s.
Engineers, Newport, Il. ].
JOS. &. lOTTEN, L. Col. Eng's.
| Brepet CO...
| ToRr ADAMS, NEwPoRT HARMON, X. l. !
December 18th, 1881.
The publishers Of the Warren (R. ~ Star, Of
the Portland, Bath, Gardiner, IIallowell. Wiscas-
sett, Thomastown. Buckspor, Bangor. and Belfast
(NIe.) papers; Of the Portsmouth, IN. H. papers;
Ncwburyport, Salem, Taunton, Ncw-Bedford and
Fa-River, (Nlass) papers; Posfon Patriot, Ston-
ington, New London, Middleown and Hartford,
(Ct.) papers; oC the New York Courier & Enqur-
er. New York American, Journal Of Commerce,
and of tho Newburg Star, will please give the n
bove notice four insertions, and forward their nc
counts.
dec. -.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

zen. WASHINGTON WAS A coon poY. -
The Marquis de Lafayette repaired to
Fredericksburg previous to his depar-
ture for Europe, in the fall of 1884, to pay
his parting respects to the mother of
Washington.
Conducted by one ofhcr grandsons,
he approached the house, when the young
gentlemen Observed, "Therc, sir, is my
grandmother" Lafayette behcld work
ing in the garden, clad IN domestic made
clothes, and her grey head covered by n
plain straw hat the mother of "his hero!"
The lady salded him kindly, observing
-"Ah, Marquis! you see an old woman
but come, can make you welcome to
my poor dwelling, without the parade of
changing my dress"
Much as lafayette had heard & seen
Of the matrm before, at this interesting
interview he was charmed & struck with
wonder. When he considered her great
age, the tnnsc scendant elevation of her
son, who, surprising all rivals in the race
of glory, 'Sore the palm alone" and at
the same tine discovered no change in
her plain, yet dignifcd life and manners,
he became assured that the Roman ma
tron could flourish in the modern days.
The Marquis SPOKE Of the happy ef-
fects of tn. Revolution, and the goodly
prospect which opened upon indcpcn-
dent Amcrca, stated his speedy depar-
turc for hisnativc land, and paid the tri-
butte of his heart, his love and ndmira-
tion of her llustrious son. To the encomi-
iums whichhc had lavished upon his he
70 and patrnal chief, the matron replied
in these wGds: "I am not surprised at
,chat Geor@ has done, forhe ,ras al,rays a
re'y good b'y.-Ladies' .Mcga-ine
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

The members of the RELIEF So
CIETY, ard all persons wishing to be-
come members, arc requested to meet at
the Savings Bank Room, on Saturday
next, at 6 o'oock, p. M
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Gle RE

CLEARED.
Schooner Cottage, Stull, New-York;
ship Elisha Dennison, West, do;
Steamboat Benz Franklin. Coleman do;
Sloop Ann, Manchester, Provid;
" Meridian, Gladding, Fall River
ARRIVALS.
Thursday, Dec. 22-s!oop Eagle, Vars, I'm
New York.
Friday. 2@-sloop Lnyflye,tc, Crowell, from
J. Yo.s Tor Providence.
Saturday, 24h-Brig Horizon, Carr, FIN Sa-
vannah Tor Prov; schr Louisa, Bartol, FIN Port
land for N. York; Mount-iIopc, Wilson, FIN Oc-
racocke for Prov; Milo, Wibour, fin Wilmington
for do
Sunday, 25th-bIig Franccs-ann, Pcasc, from
Savannah for Prov; Shibboleth, Andros fin do for
do
Monday, 26M-sloop Charles, Blake, fun n
York
Tuesday, 27th-soop Florct, Ward. fin Dos
ton for Bridgeport; Providence, Brown, FIN New
York; Ann, Manchester. fin do; Meridian, Glad
ding, FIN do for Bristol.
The sloop Telegraph, Of this port, WIS met by
British vessel AT Sea. 100 miles from Mobie-dis
masted and in distress, bound for Mobile. She was
towcd in by the British vessel when the Captain a.
bandoned the sloop and cargo to the underwriters
onc fourth has been awarded TO the British vessel
for Salvage. The sloop was sold on the 9th inst.
for $l2lO, and the cargo for about $3.50, by Auc-
ton.
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n Adrtnr Etst. ~
ss44s PORT OF NEWPORT. athlfhS athlfh1.S
ENTE RED,

ENTERED.
Brig Galaxy, Mason, Aux Cayes;
' Soto, Steingardt, Malaga;
Ship Elisha Dennison, West, Mnrseilles;
" Cowper, Gerry, Batavia < Samarang;
Sloop Ann, Manchester, New York;
Meridian, Gladding, do;
Steamboat Benz. Franklin. Coleman, do.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29
WINTER SUPPLY,
December Isl, 1891.

Il, .,DWARD w. LAWTON has Just re-
IA ceived from Now-York, Twenty packages
Of SE.iSO.N.fBLE DRY GOODS, which
with other recent supplies makes his assortment
very complete. OF MERINOS, he offers great
variety, including the most fashionable coIors from
so cts to S2,25 per yard, and mciino crcassians
from 25 to 81 20 per yard, elegant scarlet prints;
claret and green gros do Naples; embossed satin
ribbons; damask cambrics for cloak Innings; superb
fancy handkerchieis, sc. Sc; one case cslicos at
9 cents per yard.
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SUPERIOR CA.HBLETS, Sc.
JOHN r. TOWNSEND,

EN- AZ just received and offers for sale cheap,
n n Indigo blue cn'ublcts; worsfed plaids; pom
gees; fashionable silks; superior horseskin gloves
ladies' fine Nigonia; worsted x silk hosiery; meri-
no shawls of all sizes; pongee. silk, flag, n Italian
blk. silk hfs; one bale good Russia dlaper crash,
&C. good pelisse wadding; cold cambrcks; pieri-
nos; circassians, great variety.
nov. 3d.
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NEW ALE.

yHvHE snhs,riber informs his friepds. ihst ~
n has eormercd brewing, and has VEN
.1LE rrady fnr delivery. Yeast ard Crain rnoy
Nv had ri tho Brewery, us bcr toiotr,
THOMAS EVANS,
Newport, Vr, -
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NEWPORT ASSOCIATE SOCIETY.

NEWPORT ASSOCIATE SOCIETY.
A lecture will be delivered before this
Society Tbs Evening, by Doct. A. p.
MooRE, at he Masonic Hall-Citizcns
and Strangers are invited to attend.
GEO. G. KING, Sec'ry.
Newport, Dec. Goth, 1891.
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from the Secretary of State, statement,
showing the aggregate numbers of the
people of the several States and Terri
tories, according to the Fifth Census, was
adopted. Many private bills were pass
ed. Adjourned to Tuesday.
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B R &c TX s
WANTED.

n PROPOSALS will be received until the I s,t
a January next, for the supply at Fort Adams
Newport lIarbor. K. l. of
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

FH7IIE public are respectfully informed that n
H. new line Of Stages has commenced running
between this place and Fall River, on the follow
ing days, viz Leave Newport on Sundays, Wed.
ncsdays and Fridays, on the arrival Of the steam
boats from NewYork: Returning, will leave Fail
River on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at
II o'clock, and arrive at Newport in season for
passengers 10 take the steamboats, for New York
Stage Books at Mr.. Townscnds Co1co House
Fare 81. Newport, Oct 90, 1881
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

eE X IIFIDS, superior GuadaIoupc molases 70
fszs W sale by s. NEWTON,
dec 20. No. $50, Thames street.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-12-29

A few copies of Dr. F. WayIand's Address be-
E0 fore the Providence Assoc iaton for the Pro-
motion Of Temperance, in October last, may oe
had at this olfice-Prce 20 cts.
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FOREIGN.
GREAT BRITAIN.

Monday, 18th April, was the day
assigned Tor going into committee on
the Bill for Reform In the kepresen.
tation in Parliament. Great interest
was felt on the occasion, and the crowds
assembled ia the Galleries, and about
the House, equallcd any former coca
sion. Lord JoHN RUSSELL opened the
debate, AMI explained the alterations
Of the Bill. which the Ministry had de-
cided upon proposing TO the Commit
tee. General Gascoygne answered
Lord John Russell, and concluded
speech Of considerable length, by NOV.
ing a. an amendment" That il is the
opinion Of this House that the total
number Of knights, citizens, and bur.
gcsses, returned to Parliament for that
part Of the united kingdom called Eng
Iahd aud Wales, ought not 10 be d.
minIshed."
The motion was seconded by Mr..
Sadler, and a debate ensued, which
continued until the close OF the sitting
Of the 10Th, when the question was "a
ken, and the amendment was adopted,
" halDNy w Eipnts AHt Nott
sI0od-fOr the amendment, 900; a.
galust IL, 29l. The ministers were
therefore left ~ the minority.
On the morning Of The goth, II Is
stated shat the miBistegs rendered their
resignation, winch acre declined by
the King. But on the 2ist, a stormy
debate arose ob several questions con
neeied with tie Reform question.
The debate, though desUltOry in its
commencement, vas continued until q
late hour--when
Nc. Banks rose and proposed an adj
iOurnmeBL
The Chancellor Of the Exehequer
said. that as the adjournment was only
moved in order that honorable mem
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with literary and scientific pursuits.
His Translation Of Tacitus had e.ta-
blished his reputation as a scholar.
when he was reused from the bosom Of
learned seclusion. suffered himself TO
be borne away by the stream, and
quickly sunk its victim. The stirring
scenes Of toll and fatigue into which
he was now thrown. undermined his
health he expired yesterday. after n
short illness, At Forii. His bereavcd
parents, his wife, and the venerable
mother OF a once imperial dynasty,
are at this moment weeping over his
bier"
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-
the scene before him. Forth with he
attacked the turkey in his own fashion.
cutting a slice here. and slice there,
just rs inclination led him, without
undertaking the slow and tedious opc-
ration OF carving h, and having finish.
ed his dinner, he stretched himself ont
with the self.complscent air Of an al
dcrman. The next day the turkey
was again served up as before. upon
which, and upon which alone, Sam
made his dinner with apparent salts.
faction. The third day, when the COB
Ter, shaved Of his pinions and his ex-
terror, was placed upon the table. Sam
was not quite 30 prompt in commenc-
ing operations. Casting a wishful
glance ut his fellows, who were resa-
ling themselves to a variety Of dishes,
Sam offered to exchange with them
portion OF his turkey for slice Of beef.
But TO this proposition, having receiv-
ed instructions how To act in such an
event, they all declined scccding so
that Sam was forced 10 make out his
meal upon the cold carease Of the tur-
kew.
The fourth day and the fifth came
and departed, and found Sam still at
work upon his turkey, more than two
thirds Of which was now consumed
He was by this time heartily sick Of
his bargain-pride prevented him from
making complaint, while hunger com.
PEELED him TO eat Of what had become
an object Of disgust and loathing. At
the end of weeks time, the turkey
was reduced to mere skeleton, and
Sam was thanking his stars that he
should soon see no more Of il, when
his master entered the kitchen and
found him at his last meal.
We'll, SAM said he, i see you've
about finished the first turkey-it is
high time for me to look out for ano.
ther.'
what, another!' echoed Sam, 'ano-
Their turkey. you don't think a man
can live on nothing but roast turkey,
do youi'
Certainly, / think you can-you
cannot find fault with roast turkey
il is dish Of your own choosing
knows i'll knows it'--said Sam,
but who would have thought Of turkey
to-day, and turkey to morrow, and tur-
key next day, and turkey every day
why, I'D as lief feed on corned beef at
that rate, and little leifer!'
But, Sam, you are neither satisfied
with living as do, nor with living as
you prefer yoursclf--neither with corn
ed beef nor with roast turkey-what
shall do in such casc!'
'Oh! any thing. I'll feed on roast
csts--roast dogs-any thing but roast
turkey-I can't go that-don't make
me eat another
well. them said the gentleman.
&c you think you can content yourself
to fare as do-to take pot luck when
| take pot luck, and roast turkey when
| do. and IL you can do so without com
planning, ] consent that Tomorrow you
return to your old way Of living
ooh. yes, ! consent to any thing
said Sam-'any thing but roast tur-
key
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POLITICAL.
From the British Magazine.
BOYHOoD.
nj omARLEs swArS.

ri cnARLEs SWAIN.
The dreams IT early youth,
How beautiful they ai-s-how full Of ioy
Whoa fancy looks like truth,
And life shows no, tint Of siu's ALLOW.
When every heart appears
The temple Il high h1ugl,t and noble deed
When our most bitter tears
Fall DER some melancholy page VIC read
The summer morn's fresh hours,
Her Thousand woodland scnss---hcr glorious ucs
Oh, htc's - full Of flowers.
The difficulty then is where u choose.
The wonderful hluc SKY
Its cloudy paaces--its gorgeous fancs--
The RAINBOW tintS which lac
Like distant golden seas near purple plains
These never shine again
5 once they slione upon rspiurcd gazc
The clouds which may remain,
Pam, OTHER VISIONS than in those sweet DAYS
In hours thus purc-sillimc-
Dreams Ne would make realities: life seems
SO changed in after umc.
That We would wish realities were dreams
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TIE ROAST TURKEY.

THE ROAST TURKEY.
A gentleman in one Of the eastern
towns of Massachusetts, had a servant
IN his employ. who gave him not lit.
tie trouble on account Of the complaints
he made on the subject Of his victuals.
As is usual in many families, what.
ever remained from the table of the
dining room was placed upon that in
the kitchen-thc inmates Of the latter
Jared in all respects as we'll "a those
OF the former, with the exception OF
their being the last served. The gen.
tleman Of whom we speak, took spc.
cial pains that there should be no lack
Of provisions for the supply Of all in his
house, and was therefore at loss 10
understand the grounds Of the COM
plant thus made by his servant.
One day as he was passing through
the kitchen, an opportunity presented
itself for making some inquiries on the
subject. While the other servants
were partaking Of their dinner with a
keen relish. Sam, the disafected SER
want. was tasting Of il as reluctantly
as if poison had been mixed with his
food.
How is it, SAM said the gentle.
man, shat you are dissatisfied with
your living-you fare the same as
do, and yet are not contehted:'
Il know it, said Sam, who was fresh
from the country, 'but then I guess
you are little more fonder of corned
beef than be, to make n meal Of it so
oftcnr
'Corned beef!' said the gentleman,
lam indeed very partial 10 that dish,
and am sorry that il is not equally a
greeable to your tasie-but since you
are so fastidious, tell me what dish OF
all others you would prefer, and you
shall be entertained with IL.
why. roast turkey, 20 be sure:'
quoth Sam, Il guess amt seen no
thing Of that sort this many day
And do you think, Sam, YOU would
be contented to fare on roast turkey
every dayi'
Il guess. mics;er, IL you'd only try
me. you'd think something ! relIshes
30 hugely as roast turkey
'Well lhen,' said the gentleman,
Tomorrow you shall be gratified-a
turkey shall be roasted for your special
beucht-uo one bot yourself shall par
take of ~, and you shall eat Of po other
meat all the turkey - goue.'
by gambtion.' exclaimed Sam, Il
agree 20 that willingly
The next morning the gentleman
went into the market and purchased
'he largest aud latest turkey be could
/ find, and sent " home with directions
10 be roasted and placed upon sepa-
rate table for sam. In this he vas
strictly obeyed-the turkey was stDiied
and roasted IN the best style, and
when sam made his appearance AZ din.
ncr hour. he found Il smoking on the
table which had been set ioT his oCou-
+ patIsn.
By gaaly now! if that Amt curious
thought! sad sam, drawing up char
20 re table. n &c same time smack =