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jiie'hi00 VI INC NCSoelo DIS tHeJ dppIodCll-
ed, and as the shrewd Yankee pretended
to know every ship the moment he saw
her broadside, they crowded around him
eagerly for information.
The first frigate, he said, was the
Guerrier; the second, the Macedonian;
the third, the Java; the next was the
Eperyier; the next the Peacock; and
the next--''O - the next" they ex-
claimed with indignation, and imme-
diately moved off, highly disguised with
the "reminiscences brought to their minds
by the names of the vessels of the Yam
kee squadron.
NULLIFIcATIoN.-A meeting of the
State Rights party in Charleston, S. c.,
was lately held, to express their senti-
ments of regret for the loss of distin-
guished member, the late R. I. Turnbull.
On this occasion, Hon. C. |. Colcock, af.
ter paying tribute of regard to the
memory of his friend, concluded his re-
marks in the following manner.
''Let me seize on this occasion to say to-
you that another contest is at hand, and
your opponents in full array: you will
soon be again called to the tied-and
all that you have achieved must be done
again. The war against the liberties Of
man are becoming more and more des-
perate and furious-and the friends of
freedom must exert themselves, or we
sink forever into the gloom of despotism.'
The following anecdote of Mr.. Web
ster is copied from the Circleville (Ohio)
Herald: As Messrs Webster and Ewing
were vending their way to Circleville,
when about seven miles from the town
their passage was intercepted by tree,
which bad recently fallen across the road,
and which an honest yeoman was leisure
ly cutting out. They surveyed the prem
ises to see how the difficulty might be O.
vercome. Oar knight of the axe not
knowing either of the distinguished Sen
ators, congratulated himself on the time
ly arrival of two such hale and able-bod-
led men to his assistance; and very frank
ly advised them, as the best means of es-
Gaping the difficulty, to get down from
their carriage, and aid him in the remov-
al of the obstruction. Pleased with the
republican plainness of the suggestion,
and finding the mans strength inadequate
to the task in hand, they followed his ad
vice. Mr.. Ewing first took the axe, and
welded it with effect as he does his argu-
ments in the Senate and at the Bar. He
was relieved by Mr.. Webster, who was
less familiar in chopping logs from the
road, than with removing the distractions
of chop logic from the wheels of govern
ment. His efforts were so labored and in
efiectual, as to attract the notice Of the
woodsman, who declared to him, s'you are
not doing your best now sir?-you must
be playing ossom!-you don't bend your
back enough SIR" The log cut off and the
way cleared, our travellers resumed their
journey-and left the countryman bles-
sing his stars that they had been d.
rectcd that way, (Which was off the main
road,) and at that propitious hour.
Mr.. Secretary CAss is now on visit to
Montreal and Quebec. He is received
with marked attention at all towns thro'
which he passes.
They who make the best use of their
time have none to spare.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-07-31

New Mission TO THE INDIANS con.
siderable interest has recently been ex.
cited for a body of Indians called ''Flat
Heads" who reside beyond the Rocky
Mountains, and who, some time ago, sent
deputation to st. Louis, distance Of
three thousand miles, to inquire concern
ing the religion of the white men, or tc
be directed as to the manner of their
worshipping the Great Spirit. We learn
that the Missionary Society of the Me.
thodist Episcopal Church have deter
mined to send mission to this interest.
ing people.--Three gentlemen have al
so volunteered their services for this I'M
dertaking.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-07-31

Poor ENoCH.-A weather beaten We
teran in the service of General Alcohol,
crawled in before the fire in a public
house, and seating himself, began to
cough tremendously. "Mister!" says a
by-stander, "you've got a cold" ''Have
H. said the other, "pon my honor Pm
glad of it-I'm so wretchedly poor, it's
a consolation to get any thing"
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-07-31

REvENuE.-The amount of duties re-
ceived at the New York Custom House.
for the first quarter of the current year,
is stated at $5,50O,0O0. The Gazette.
of that city, says, that since the present
law went into operation, the monthly
amount there, has been about one mil
lion of dollars;-so thati if the importa-
tons which have taken place since the
4th of March, shall prove fair average
the receips in New York for year from
that time will be twelve millions of dol
lars.-BaH. Chron.
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Jonathan Bevins, Fielden Laws
VIM. Blizzard Gabriel Lancaster
Roxana Baker, Jane Lindley
James Bernethy, VIM. Manning
VIM. Bray, James McCasIn
Presley r, Craig, Malinda Moody
John Cook, James B. McCord
John Council, Olive Prime
Randall Davenport, Mrs. Patterson
John David, S. ID. Plant
Joseph benson, Mary Pool
VIM. Davenport, Josiah Patten
Samuel Cover, Joseph Painter
John 5. Henton, Henry Rushton
Mary IIartIy, Robert Stewart
John Hignight VIM, Stone
James Johns Samuel Smith
Felix Johns John Smith
Pleasant Jones VIM. TAYLOR
Edward Jones 2 Alvin Fedrick
George koonce George l.. Weeks
Francis kirkpatrick Richard White
John Long James Willerford
A. BIRGE, P. M.
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SHEARINe.-Monday and Tuesday last
were the days appointed by the proper
authorities for performing the annual OPP
Grafton of sheep shearing. At an early
hour, accordingly, the ceremonies com
menced. The number of candidates
for the shears were probably seven OIL
eight thousand; and this number would
have been spared by the tremendously
destructive storm in March last. The
whole ground occupied by what is term
ed the "great shearpen'' embraces about
one square mile. Both days were re.
markably fine; and the whole scene
seemed to be highly enjoyed by the nu
merous strangers who honored our island
with their presence-among whom we
were very happy to recognize the Rev.
Professor Kirkland, formerly of the Har
ward University.---Nantucket Enquirer.
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q Isl of letters remaining in the Post Of
4 4 fee at Greenville. July LIST. 1888
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-07-31

justice to the south, by taking Senator
from among them. Ex-Gov. MILLER is
said to be his favorite; but this penchan
lis nearly balanced by the popularity Of
Doctor LINN, who has been the chief Of
the jackson party in the Southern quar-
ter Of the state. ROBERT T. BOONE
too, has his advocates in the south.
New ORLEANS Conference.-The
public are aware, that frequent com
plants have been made by the merchants
OF New Orleans against the Collector OF
that Port, and that their representations
have reached the President. 1t is now
understood, that he is to be removed;
and that Col. BENTON will be nominated
to the Senate as his successor.---B.
LEXINGTON AND ONO RAIL ROAD
We learn that the operations on the
Lexington and Ohio Rail Road, which
were partially suspended during the pre-
valence of the cholera in this city and
on the road, have been pretty actively
resumed. Some Of the laborers have
not, however, returned; and consequent
ly there are not as many on the road as
could find employment. We are in
formed by the President that notwith-
standing the partial suspension of the
labor on the road for more than a month,
he is still of the opinion if the necessa-
ry number of laborers can now be OBJ
tanned, that continuous line of the
road will be completed to within six
miles of Frankfort, by the first of Janu-
airy next. To the friends of the road,
this is truly gratifying information. We
trust there will be no difficulty in pro
curing laborers. The wages are good
and pay prompt-two important consid-
eratlons with those who labor.-Leuing
tom Ky. Observer e. Reporter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23
FALSE KEYS.

We have been frequently surprised in
common with many others, upon hearing
the details attending the robberics of
dwelling houses, in which the thieves
have gone from the kitchen to the garret,
traversing every room in the house, not
even excepting those where the prccau-
ton had been taken to lock the doors
from tho inside. Our former surprise
was turned into astonishment, upon the
High Constable showing us a few days
since among other contrivances for pick
ing locks, an ingeniously constructed in
strument for opening doors from the out
side, while the key remained turned in
the lock within. This instrument, which
is highly polished, and exhibits great me-
chanical skill in its construction, was ta-
ken short time since from the posses
sion of notorious house breaker, and is
now placed among other curiosities in n
kind of museum kept in one of the rooms
connected with the police office, where
the old veteran has congregated togeth-
er the deodands Of pick-pockcts, house
breakers, counterlciters and others, for
the last twenty years, and occasionally
amuses friend in some interesting re-
miniscenccs, to which they refer.
With a view to test the capacity of
the instrument in accomplishing the OBJ
'ject for which it was intended, Mr. Hays
caused the keys of several of the door
locks to be turned in the inside, and then
applied the pick lock, which opened ev-
cry one Of them with as much facility as
if he held the key in his hand with which
they were locked. 1t is formed like the
iron pipe Of an ordinary desk key, cx-
cepting that it is much larger and consists
of two separate pieces acting on a hinge
and operated upon as levers. These are
fitted upon the end Of the pipe of the key
or nipple which projects beyond the lock,
which it seizes with the gripe of pair Of
pinccrs, and thus enables the operator to
turn the key round in the wards of the
lock, with the same facility that he would
were he using the key itself on the in
ner side.- Courier s. Enquirer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS
OF THE MURDER OF MIR. sAYRE & rAMIL,

OF TIE MURDER OF MIR. sAYRE & FAMILY.
From friend who was on tho spot at
the time, and who has taken great pains
to investigate the matter, we have cor
rect particulars it appears that many of
the statements given were incorrect--the
first is, the murderer was Frenchman,
(and not SWISS his name, as appear
by his passport, was Antonio le Blanc, q
native of Chateau Saline, and resident of
Brestoff, "Cultivateur." The 4" sipnaIe-
ments" correspond with him; he is thirty
one years Of age, about five feet five
inches, round face, and was dressed in
the Swiss blue frock and cap, O counte-
nance open and frank.
We add the following extract from an
other communication:-
"Thc account in your paper, Of the
horrid murder at Morristown, is substan-
TALLY correct. To satisfy myself concern
ing the varying accounts about the mur-
dercr's country, / called upon the Sher-
id this morning, and was allowed to see
the prisoners passport, certificate of
birth, and directions for travelling given
him at home, Of which | wrote you an
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

and opinions must be followed by the ed
itor on pain OF losing their individual a
mount Of patronage. The editor Of a
London newspaper is rarely known, and
his name never appears at the head Of
the journal; the opinions and doctrines
are considered as those Of the paper,
and not as those of the individual who
for the time prepares the contents Of it.
The argument is judged of therefore ac-
cording to its merits; and not as we too
often observe here according 10 the read
er's opinion Of the editor. The distribu-
ton Of the journal to its patrons forms a
distinct branch ofbusiness, carried OH by
persons who are called "newsmen"-
these have their regular customers, who
give standing orders, and they purchase
every morning from the several journals
as many copies as will supply the r-gu-
lar demand, and any extra orders that
may occur. For the latter they must
calculate according to the interest which
any new topic or event may have for the
public, and the difference is often very
great in the demand on different days.
One newsman in the Strand, keeps con-
stantly ten horses for expresses, and he
sells upwards Of one thousand pounds
worth of newspapers weekly. The usu-
al number which he sends by post on Sat
urday night, is seldom fewer than fifteen
thousand. by this system the indepcn-
dence of the press is promoted to an cx-
tent which is unknown in this country,
and by this also the business is made
more lucrative. The publisher receives
cash for his whole number of copies eve-
ry day, instead of receiving payment
semi-annuaIy. Indeed, from the i'm
mense circulation and expenses of few
London journals, this system is ndispen-
sable; the TINES for instance, sells be-
tween $4,000 and 900 copies shares
in this property sell at rate which prove
its value to be estimated at upwards of
$50, 0,OO0l, and the capital actually en-
ployed must be immense. If fscmi-an-
nual payments were substituted for this
cash system, the amount of capital me-
cessary would be vastly increased, and
the cost Of the journal would be enhanc-
cd in proportion.-[ ". Y. Standard.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

We extract the following observations
on the Oriental Cypress Tree, from a
letter by Com. David Porter to MIR Skin
ner, to whom the writer had sent from
Pera, in Turkey, some seeds of the tree
to be propagated in this county, Phil
adelphia Sentinel.
Every body has read Of the beautiful
and extensive cemeteries of Pcntari, of
Pera and Constantinople. 1t is to this
tree they owe their beauty. 1t is not
worth while to 60 into minute doscrip-
tion of it. 1t is sufficient to say, that il
is the most appropriate tree for grave
yards; and, as the question has been ag-
itated in some of our papers, how our
grave yards should be ornamented, l
send these seeds. The tree is an ever
green, the top of beautiful elonga gatod
conical form. 1t grows to goodly size,
and Of an enormous height, as thick as
thoy can stand; and may be propag ated
from cuttings as big round as the leg or
arm.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23
CuoIERA Ar TNEW-ORIEANs.-L Letter

CHOLERA AT NEw-ORLEANs.-Letters
and papers received this morning, from
New Orleans, dated the 3Oth April states,
that the Cholera had re-appeared at that
place. The editor of the Courier, in his
paper of the 30th says, that it is of fno use
to disguise the fact-that the deaths for
some days had been unusually great and
that the disease was very rapid in its pro-
gress, carrying of the persons attacked
after few hours illness "To speak
plain" says the editor, "They die ofthe
mcrci!ess Cholera, or if we mistake the
character of the dire disease that pre-
walls, it is at least as fatal in its effects as
the Cholera"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23
Mr.. Hallett, in his correspondence re-

Mr.. Hallett, in his correspondence re-
lative to the trial of MIR. Avery, in COM
,mcnting on the unshrinking frmness and
calm demeanor Of the prisoner, relates
the following:
"Thc same feeling which the deport-
mcnt of the prisoner is calculated to pro-
duce, was evinced in the crowded au-
dience yesterday, in the examination OF
young lady, without its being repres-
sed by any doubt as to its being fully de-
served. / do not allude to it, as at all
connected with the case, in point Of tes-
timony, but simply as one little green
spot in that boasted profession, the law,
which after all, however noble it may be
as a science, is in the practice of the
day, mere art of preventing witnesses
from telling the truth, and an exercise of
the most ingenious deception upon the
minds Of plain honest men, who are so
unfortunate as to be caught upon jury.
Whoever most eXcels in these qualifica-
tons, is the best mere lawyer. In the
case alluded to, however, there was an
exactly opposite result. A young fe-
male, (she would deserve any where the
appellation of lady, both in appearance
and deportment) was called upon una
voidably, to testify to circumstances ex-
tremely unpleasant 20 delicate female,
to detail in public assembly. They
had no relation to herself or the prison.
cr The delicate, unaffected and lady,
like manner, in which this young female
acquitted herself under circumstances so
peculiarly trying, as public examina-
ton Of this description, was exceedingly
interesting. Polished society may find
it not little difficult, to furnish repre-
sentative to discharge so painful duty,
with as much Of the true dignity Of mod
csty as was here evinced by "Facto-
ry girl" 1t was an honor to that valua-
bic portion of our population, thus to be
represented, and would ofitselfrepel the
slandcr that there is necessarily in their
employment any tendencies to blunt the
sensibilities of females, or prevent a full
cultivation of lady-like and delicate re-
iincment. Even the ovcrbearing stern
ness of the examining counscllors at the
bar was laid aside from respect to female
delcacy; and the rare phenomenon in
legal practice was exhibited, ofthe mere
lawyer (whose greatest merit is supposed
TO consist in brow-beating and confusing
witnesses, to prevent their telling the
TRUTH was laid aside for the true courtc-
sy of the conference.-the polteness of
the heart"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
THE FREsUET.

All the intelligence Of disasters by the
late Freshct, which has reached us since
our last, is contained in the following ex-
tracts from various papors:
The Postmaster at Cooymans desires
us TO say, that quantity of lumber, such
as boards, joist, shingles in lunches,
(some marked G.. Fisher, New-York, J
&C., has been picked up by different per.
sons at Coeyman's Landing.
kceseriile, May Ii. The late rains
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

Danish Claims.--The Washington
Globe of Tuesday last, contains list
showing the result of every claim pre-
sentcd to tho Board of Commissioners,
under the late treaty with Denmark. Its
great length forbids insertion in our col
umns. The full amount awarded in each
case is So, ,l54, ,4o5. The sum actually
payable on pro rata reduction to the
amount Of the fund is SG70, ,564 78.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

CABINET CHANGEs.-A correspondent,
Off Philadelphia Daily Intclligencer,
makes the following announcement in his
postscript, under date of Thursday last.
"P. S. Ihave just learned that some
important cabinet changes have this day
been conferred. Mr. Duane of Pennsyi-
vania, is called to the Treasury Depart.
ment. Mr. McLane is transferred to the
State Department. Mr. Livingston ap-
pointed Minister to France, and Mr. Ste
venson Of Virginia, TO England"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

The manufacture of newspapers, for so
they call it in England, differs in many
respects, in that country, from our way
Of managing the business. The most
important point of difference is in the re-
lation between publisher and reader; the
London journals have no "subscribers;"
no patrons at ten dollars a year each,
whose individual and conflicting tastes
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

BY late act of the Legislature of N.
York, il is provided that fany master of
vessel arriving from foreign country,
shall knowingly bring any convict as a
passenger or otherwise into that State,
he shall be deemed guilty of misde-
moanor, and subject to fine not exceed
ing three hundred dollars, and imprson-
ment not exceeding ono year
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

RAPID TRAvELLING.--The new Steam
boat Providence, on her last TRIP from N.
York to Providence, performed the dis
tance in thirteen hours and fiily~one min
utes, and the stages from Providence to
Boston in three hours and forty minutes,
making the trip from New York to Bos-
ton in seventeen hours and forty-one
minutes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

The rush which has been made in some
of the South Western States for local
Bank charters, since it has been suppos-
cd that the National Bank would not be
continued, is full of proof that U. States
Branches were wanted. How far local
Banks, governed by local motives, and
with perhaps local confidence only, Twill
answer all the purposes of the United
States Bank, is yet to be learned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

considered extremely doubtful whether
he will be able to make his contemplated
visit TO the north this season. Indeed, it
is said, that serious apprehensions are
felt for the result of his present indispo-
sition, and it has been suggested by some
that instead of coming this way he will
repair to the Hermitage if possible, pre-
paratory to rcsigning the administration
of the affairs Of the nation to the Vice
President"
Later accounts say that the Presidents S
health is improving.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

SLooP CoLLEcroR.-The body of Capt.
William Walden, late master of the i'll
fated sloop Collector, which sunk off Ca
nonicut, on the lth January last, was
found on Gould-Island on Friday last
1t was brought Immediately TO this place,
and inferred by his friends. The body
Of Capt. w. had been in the water I27
days.-It was identified by the clothing
only.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

The Court of Common Pleas for the
county of Newport; convened in the Re-
presentatives Chamber ofthe State House
in this town, on Tuesday last, at l2 o.
clock at noon, and Immediately adjourn
ed to meet again on the 4th Monday in
July next. This adjournment took place
on account ofthc great trial, now pro-
crossing before the Supreme Judicial
Court, at this place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

bove, was committed. The age and sta
ton of Gen. Jackson should have guar
ded him against such an insult, and it is
therefore that the act should be general
ly and warmly denounced. [-BiekneiPs
Reporter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

HEALTH OF THE PREsIpENr.-The N A..
York Courier and Enquirer of Monday
last, says" We regret to learn from
different sources, the health Of the Pres
ident is so seriously impaired that il is
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-05-23

Mr. Clay, in his speech in the Senate
last winter in defence of his Tariff bill,
beautifully referred to the "splendid mis-
cry" of public man IN cGce-"l have
no desire for Office" he said-"not even
the highest. The most exalted is but a
prison, in which the incarcerated incum-
bent daily receives his cold, hearless
visitants, marks his weary hours, and is
cut of from the practical enjoyment of
all the blessings Of genuine freedom"
The picture is no doubt correctly drawn.
How many of our public men, fatigued
and jaded with the Cares and strifcs of
their career, wish they could repeat, as
applicable to themselves, the lines Of the
poet
"Far from the maddcning crowds ignoblc strife,
Ills sober wishes never learnt to stray;
Along the cool seques,ered vale of life,
lilo kept the noiseless tenor of his way"
.4ler. Ga=.