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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14
DISTRESSING FIRES.

The Fire at Waterbury, (Con. I'VE
have the subjoined particulars Of the mel
ancholy deaths by fire, recently, in Wa
terbury, Con-, from the New Haven
Conn. Palladium.
About half past two o'clock on the
morning of Sunday, the dwelling house
of Mr.. Israel Holmes, was disc covered to
be on fire There were nine individu-
ais in the house-Mrs. Holmes and her
four children, the eldest aged about sew
en- years, and the youngest an infant at
the breast two elderly ladies', Hannah
and Olive Judd, Miss Harriet Nichols
and Mr.. John n Tuttle. The family
had all retired by about 12 o'clock, ap-
pareDtly in the most perfect security.
Mrs. Holmes and her two youngest chill
dren slept in the west front room, and
the aforementioned ladies', (her aunts) in
the back room adjoining, all on the first
floor. Miss Nichols and the two Oldest
children slept in the front chamber over
the east front room adjoining, in the Sec
ond story. The room generally occupi-
ed by the family, and where the fire was
kept, was on the east side of the house
directly under the chambers occupied by
Miss Nichols and Mr.. Tuttle. The a
partment was warmed by a cooking
stove, the pipe Of which was intersected
through the chimney over large old
fashioned fire place, protected by com.
mon wooden fire board. Here no doubt
was the spot where the fire originated
and from subsequent circumstances, il
appears that this room was livid mas.
Of flame before any Of the inmates hac
any knowledge OF their perilous situation
Mrs. Holmes was the first to behold the
awful scene which threatened the slum
bering inmates. The flames had penc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The CHERoKEEs.--Important.- I'VE
hope that there is good foundation for the
following information, containing letter
from Washington, published in the Cou-
rier and Enquirer OF this morning
"A new and alarming difficulty has "a
risen. The Parasites of Power are en-
deavoring to smother the flame which has
been kindled by restless and unbridled
ambition. The fourth and ffM sections
of the bill to coerce South Carolina, o..
pens the Cherokee case, and enables
them to bring the question of the title to.
the Georgia Gold Mines before the Su-
preme Court Of the United States.-Im
medately after the passage Of this bill,
the Cherokees, in due form, gave notice
to Gov. Cass, Secretary of War, oftheir
determination not to proceed in the treaty,
which they had made, in a great mea-
sure, by cohpulsion. 1t is now said and
believed, that they will carry up their
case, in relation to the lands, to the Su-
preme Court, and it is the opinion, gen
orally, of sound lawyers, that decree
will be made in their favor. The effect
of the Cherokee notice upon the Cabinet
has been very great. The War Minis
ter is embarrassed by the new and unex-
pected position, in which this movement
places the Administration.
4" If the Cherokees persist, and they
probably will unless bought off by large
sum of money, Georgia will then be COM
PEELED to respond in the value ofthe lands
she has divided, by lottery, among her
citizens, or to resist the decisions of the
Supreme Court, by force and arms. You
shall receive further particulars hereaf-
ter. AT present, all is CONSERVATION and
confusion in both cabinets. Silence and
secrecy are the watchwords.-But they
shall not avail, l promise YOU"
We trust there is something yet in re-
serve for the Cherokees, some means OF
justice, and that a wise Providence will
overrule the wicked devices of man a.
ganst them for their ultimate benefit. II
the Cherokees will sell their lands peace
ably, and of their own free will and ac-
cord, we say let them do it, with all oul
hearts. But unless their lands are thus
relinquished we hope one day to see the
Georgia intruders driven back to theil
own territory. Double, therefore, will be
our joy at the passage of the Enforcing
Bill, which was asked by the Presiden
to put down Modification in South Caro-
lima, if the same law shall yet oblige hin
to put it down in Georgia also.
! n. Y. Com. Advertiser.
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MIR. FRANCIS NOMINATION.

We conversed last evening with a
highly respectable gentleman direct from
Providence, whose means Of information
are of the very best character, and he
assured us, that the feeling in that City
and county as to the grossly reprehens-
bic course of Mr. Francis is unequivocal
and universal. There is but one sent-
ment among the National Republicans as
to the nature of his conduct; and an in
creased determination among the friends
of Gov. Arnold to strain every nerve to
secure his reelection. Even the Jack
son men themselves are ashamed Of the
nomination. 1t has been openly said by
many gentlemen of that party, that they
never can be induced to give their votes
to Mr. Francis.-Indeed we do not see
how any consistent friend of Gen. jack
son can yield his support to MIR F. when
it is considered that he not only deserted
that party when it seemed to be unpopu-
lar, but that he every where represe nted
General Jackson as a superannuated
dotard, utterly unfit for the station he
was called to.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The building which was erecting for
the Theological Institution in Bangor,
Maine, to be used as Chapel s. School
House, was destroyed by fire 9Th ult.
The house Of Mr. John d. Crane, in
Montezuma, N. Y. was destroyed by
fire Goth ult Five children were in it
at the time, and t'cO Of them ~ere burnt 10
death.
The dwelling house Of Mrs Pollard,
of Garrard county, Kentuuky, was re-
Gently destroyed by fire, and her three
daughters persisted IN The flames.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

RUMoRs.AThe Washington Cores
pondent of the New-York Journal Of
Commerce, under date Of the 7th instant.
writes thus: "The new cabinet arrange
ments are said to be concluded, and in
deed, to be on the eve Of taking effect.
To Mr. McLane is assigned the State
Department; to Mr. Woodbury. the De-
partment Of the Treasury; and to Mr.
Forsyth, of Georgia, the Navy Depart
ment. The War Department to remain
under the administration Of Mr. Cass, un-
less he should resign, as it is said he will /;
and Mr. Barry to retain the Post Office,
and Mr. Taney to continue as Attorney
General. Mr. Livingston it is confident
ly said, is to 60 to England or to France,
as soon as the Delaware can be fitted
out to carry him. There are also to be
great changes in the Heads of Bureaus,
and there is to be general sweep a
mong the subordinate clerks. Whether
the Navy Commissioners will be reform
ed, will depend upon the report of Cen
eral Van Ness and Mr. Kendall on the
charges against them, now under inves-
tigation. Major Eaton, furthermore, is
to have the station of President OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
to which he will be appointed by the
votes of the Treasury, and the Copora.
ton Of Washington CITY,"
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FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JOSEPH CHILDS,.
of Portsmouth.
Sc AIORS.
FOR GOVERNOR

l Stephen Steere, Of Smithfeld;
Q Hezekiah Bosworth, Of Warren;
8 Benjamin Smith, of NJ Kingsto,om;
d Stephen B. Cornell, Of Portsmouth
5 Samuel w. King, Of Johnston;
Wager Weeden, Of S. Kingstoun;
Elisha Harris, Of Coventry;
Dutee Arnold, Of War,oick;
Ethan Foster, of Hopkinton;
10 William Smith, Of !Scituate;
HENRY Bowen, Secretary.
ALBERT c. GREENE, Attorney Gen.
JOHN STERNE, General Treasurer.
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SPRING ELECTION.

We can offer nothing to our readers
at present in relation to the nomination
which has recently appeared in the Jack
son and anti-masonic papers in this State,
more to the purpose, than the following
from the Providence Journal of Monday
last:
The Jackson and .Anh-.Masonic .Nomi-
nation. The Jackson and Anti-masonic
organs of Saturday, contain the nomina-
ton of John Brown Francis, Esq. as a
candidate for Governor, in opposition to
Governor Arnold. There is no publish
ed correspondence, wherein we find Mr.
Francis acceptance Of the honor intend
ed him, in becoming party in hope
less contestant there can be little
doubt, that he will initiate ere long, the
course of Mr. Fenner, and promptly de-
cline. We say there can be little doubt
of this, because we believe, that MIR
Francis cannot be ignorant of the fact,
that-setting other considerations entire
ly aside-there cannot be the slightest
prospect of his election. The friends Of
Governor Arnold have been constantly
multiplying. His course has been so
honorable, so straight forward, and SO
entirely satisfactory to the State, that
very many of his former enemies have
surrendered their prejudices, and promise
him a prompt and efficient support. A
corroborative Of this assertion, we may
mention, incidentally ,here, that we heart
a gentleman remark on Saturday, afte
hearing of the amalgamated nomination
that of his neighbors, in the town in which
he resided, nearly one third of the mum
Der who voted for Mr. Fenner at the las
trial, would, in the coming contest, cas-
their votes for Governor Arnold. From
several other towns in the State, we have
also received similar assurances, give
in terms of the frmest confidence Of hi
success, by reason Of his increasing popu
larity with those who have heretofor
opposed him. While, therefore, the oil,
friends Of the present chief magistrat,
have become more firmly than ever at
tached to him-having proved, that thei
confidence in his integrity and abilit
were not misplaced-he has, in a grea
me asure, disarmed former opposition, an
secured very many friends, on who's
support he could not before have count
) ed. With these facts before us-an
, they are facts, palpable as the light {
the sun--we cannot suppose that nj
Francis has consented to enter into
crusade, the result of which can be s
easily foretold, and the conse equences {
: which would be so plainly disastrous {
himself But aside from this view of tn
case, and this is so prominent, as first {
strike all whom we have heard spe a
upon the subject, there are other reason
, which would render his acceptance
the nomination not less unwise perhap
but Ear more dishonorable, than runnin
, race with prospect Of certain defea
We have the best authority for sayin.
that when the possibility Of his nomin'
ton being made by the Jackson and al
! timasonic parties in opposition to Go,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The coolest weather we have heard Of
this year, was at Miramchi, 29th Jan.
when the thermometer was down to III
below zero.
Fast Days. In Massachusetts, April
4th-in Connecticut, April 9th.
On the 18th of January, the primrose,
the wild strawberry, and the hawthorn,
were in full bloom in Devonshire, Eng.
Portland harbor was frozen over on
Monday, March 4th, so as to admit CT
foot passengers crossing to Cape Eliza
beth.
March is said to come in like a lion,
and 60 out like lamb. The truth Of
the first part Of the assertion has been
'well ascertained'-we hope the comfort
for us in perspective will not prove mere
ly Hypothetical
The sWhole Hog outdone. An Ohio
editor says-"Since Mr. Clay has desers-
ed his American System'-in electing
him to the next Presidency we shall pro-
ceed dte total pork"
Mr. Clay's Tariff Bill was received in
Charleston with much satisfaction by all
parties. The papers approve it without
qualification, as holding out the prospe ect
of restored peace aud harmony to the
country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The ,cinding up Of Congress.--The
scene in each House Of Congress at the
final adjournment, is always filled with
many touching passages. Here fiery
Southron is seen extending his hand to
member who has occupied seat near
him the whole session, and whom before
he has hardly deigned to notice-wish-
ing him a safe return to his family, and
health, happiness and prosperity, for the
remainder of his life. There, two vig-
orous gladiators who have watched each
others movements with eyes of suspicion,
suddenly are seen advancing with ex-
pressions of kindly feeling, as the thought
forces itself upon their minds that this
meeting may, perhaps, be the last. The
conflicts of political life do not often al
low the flow of gentle feelings, but there
are few who, in parting are sufficiently
iron-hearted not to manifest some symp-
toms Of sensibility.
Among the number of those who re-
tire from public life with the present ses-
sion, are some who have long been dis
tiDgulsbed in the annals OF Legislation.
There is Senator from Ohio, by the
name OF Ruggles, who has served eigh-
teen years in that body, than whom a
more useful, honest and patriotic man
that state does not possess. The Hon
John w. Taylor Of Newly ork, now takes
his leave Of Washington, after having
been honored with the confidence of his
constituents for an uninterrupted periot
Of twenty years. DIR. Lewis Condct o
New-Jersey, an upright, pure and val
liable member, also takes his farewell
after term Of service not much shorter
Others there are, like John Holmes, o
Maine, whom Office alone has made con
spicuous, who
care but bubbles on the sea Of matter borne;
They rise, they break, and 10 that sea return"
Boston Alias.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The Emancipator. We have recciv-
ed the first number Of very neatly ex-
ecuted paper bearing the above title,
printed in New " ork, published and ed
tied by Charles W. Denison, Esq. late
Of "The (Philadelphia) World" The
Emancipator will advocate the entire and
immediate emancipation of all slaves
We recommend this ably conducted pa
per to every friend of universal cmanci.
nation.
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trated through the partition and UNDER
mined the chamber stairs which led from
the front entry, and falling with loud
crash awakened her. She saw at
glance the entry in hames-hastened to
the door Of her aunts in the adjoining
room and gave the alarm from thence
through the kitchen to the back stairs,
where she gave the alarm to the inmates
above. BY this time the flames were
bursting into the kitchen and the room
occupied by herself and children; she
returned and took them into the back
room with the old ladies, in hopes Of
hearing from the persons above. But
the flames came rushing in, and there
was now left no hope for the five but to
escape through small window Of only
the size Of six lights With great pre-
sence Of mind, Mrs. II. handed out her
two unconscious infants, sprung out her
self, and conveyed them to the residence
of her father few rods distant, where
she alarmed the family, and briefly con-
with no other covering but her night
dress to awaken several of the neghbors.
In the mean time, one Of her auns sue
ceeded in extricating herself, and in the
same destitute condition proceeded down
the street sounding the alarm. AT this
stage of this awful calamity, some Of the
nearest neighbors had arrived at the ia
! tai spot. The whole interior of the build
ing presented one livid glare Of flame
the wind blew hurricane; the air was
as cold as Iceland; and not a single in
i g 4 tl,o fn ho
appalling truth soon flashed upon the
mind in all its horrid realities; the whole
family had perished But kind Provi-
dence had ordered otherwise. The 9th
er Miss Judd had with great difficulty
been rescued, and Miss Nichols had es-
capped unknown to any one, by throwing
! herself from her chamber window From
her we have the only account of the me-
lancholy fate Of the three who pershed.
! Mr. Tuttle must have been aroused by
the cries of Mrs. Holmes, or about that
time. His first impulse was TO save the
lives of Miss Nichols and the Children
She was awoke by him, and in a tone of
selEpossession, calling on her to hand
him the children, and follow him to the
back stairs-on opening the door he per-
ceived that the fire had cut of their re-
treat, and feeling the floor tremble under
him entreated her to save herself and
he would do the best he could with the
. children. Here her mind seems to have
=. been somewhat confused-she escaped
: through the window and landed upon the
platform below. Her person was badly
cut by the glass, and her flesh burnt in
= several places, but no bones were bro
ken. No doubt remains but the fate of
MIR Tutte and the two children was seal
. ed simultaneous with the escape Of Miss
. Nichols. With the children in his arms
. he was making an effort for the window,
= when the floor gave way, and all three
:, were smothered in the flames which rag
. ed below. Their mutilated remains
: were discovered as the fire died away,
\ near each other in the cellar, about in
= the same direction where Miss Nichols
last saw them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

Mr. Clay's Land Bill. The Washing
ton correspondent ofthe New York Jour-
nal Of Commerce, says-"The Presi-
dents refusing to sign the Land Bill Gre
ates almost universal dissatisfaction; this
is the only circumstance, which, at this
moment, disquiets the public mind"
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as principals in the nefarious transaction.
1t appears that Gibbs was the keeper of
a tavern in Coventry, and that the un-
fortunate girl, whom he seduced, was
employed as house keeper in his lami-
ly.-Her sudden death caused suspicion
that all was not right, and she was disin-
tered and found to be 'enciente.' Gibbs
was arrested, together with the woman,
Mrs Leach, who was known to be at
Gibbs about the time of the girls de-
cease, and the result of the examination
lis said has pretty clearly proved that
abortion was attempted by the persons
implicated in administering Gil Of tansy,
which caused the death of the unsuspect-
ing female. e.-Her name was Burdick,
md it is said she belonged to respect
able family formerly of this town.
| The trial of Gibbs and his accomplice,
it is probable will take place at the next
erm of the Supreme Judicial Court for
Kent County, on the second Monday ir
April.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The Mercantile Advertiser says, that
on Saturday evening there were in Bal
tmore from five to eight hundred per-
sons, bound eastward, who were detain-
ed in that city by the state of the wea-
ther and the roads, The members from
Rhode-lsland have not yet reached
their respective homes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

The investigation relative to the Cow
entry murder, mentioned in our last, has
resulted in the full committal Of two per-
sons-a man by the name of David Gibbs
and woman by the name Of Leach
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

burlington Anthony, Esq. has been
re-appointed Marshal of the District of
Rhode Island.
Walter r. Danforth, Esq. has been
re-appointed Collector of the Customs for
the Port of Providence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14
NEWPORT.
.N.aTTON.AL REPUBLICAN, STATE
CONTENTION

A State Convention of Delegates wa.
holden at the State House in Providence,
on Thursday evening last, for the pur-
pose of nominating suitable candidates to
be supported by the freemen at the en-
suing election for General Officers -
Joseph l.. Tillnghast, Esq. was called
to the Chair, and Levi Halle, and c. Z.
Robbins, Esquires, appointed Secreta.
ries. The following gentlemen were unan'
imously nominated.
\ FOR GOVERNOR
II LEMUEL HASTINGS ARNOLD,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

SUPREME Court. The Supreme Ju-
dicial Court of this State, closed its Spring
term In this town on Saturday last. On
Friday morning the Grand Jury, after an
investigation which lasted two days,
brought in True Bill against the Rev.
Ephraim X. Avery, for the murder of
Miss Sarah Nj. Cornell. The Court as
signed the first Monday in May next for
the trial of the accused We hope moth
ing further will be published previous to
the trial of Mr. Avery, which may be
calculated to excite improper prejudices
in the public mind, or interrupt the due
administration of law and justice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

1t is said that Mr. CLAY and his family
intend visiting Boston the ensuing sum-
mer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-03-14

President Jackson's Inaugural Ad-
dress will be found on the first page of
this days paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-14
Alexanaria BoMrding school,.

VTNIIiS Institution will be re-opened the 81 of the
l. 9Th month, tSeptember); and the Establishment
having been considerably enlarged during the past
yea, there viii be accommodation for additional
number of Boarding Students.
The branches taught in the Institution are the La
tin, Greek and French Languages, and every part of
complete English Education including sll the branch.
es Of Mathematics, Natural and Mental Philosophy,
Che mistry, Mnerslogy, &c
Full courses OF Lectures are delivered to the stu
dents on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. in which
the principles Of these sciences illustrated by good
collection of philosophical and chemical appsratus.-
The students have the free of Cabinet Of Mine
rails, and ola Library containing upwards of FIVE hind
red volumes of well selected works of History, BOgra
ply. Philosophy, Poetry, sc
In teaching every subject, particular care is taken
that the students understand the principles of the SCI
thew are studying; they then able to apply
these principles to any particular cases One means
adopted for accomplishing his to have the students
each day in classes, to explain every part Of the
formances ofthe preceding day; by which they not
ly oecUme more careful. when pursuing their studes
to impress the principles upon their minds, that they
may be able to explain them when called upon but the
daily exercise Of their reasoning faculties, in explain
ing principles and conducting mathematical lnvestga.
tons. has great tendency to strengthen and expand
the mnd-the great end of Education.
The students treated all respects part of
the family Of the subscriber They expected regu
larly to attend some place of Worship at the discre-
lion Of their parents guardians the FIRST day of
ne WeeR NOT 10 so In the wafer. on II, or on the ce
without permission, ard the cessary attention to pre-
serve them from danger; and every is taken to
guard their morals. promote their comfort, and effect
their real improvement
Terms for Board, Lodging, Washing, and Tuition in
all the branches except French and Drawing l4o dol
lars year. each quarter payable in advance, the quar-
ter consisting of IL weeks. When the washing for q
student exceeds six pieces week, il is found necessa
ry to make charge for the excess at the rate Of fifty
cents per dozen. French and Drawing, each dollars
quarter, extra Residing books, pens, ink, pencils,
&c 50 cents per quarter Other books used in the
School furnished. frequired, at the store prices; but
no money furnished to student unless at the special
request Of his parents or guardian.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL.
Alexandria, d. C. 9Th mo 80, 1833--lm