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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

yern is about ten feet wide and arched-the
top of the inside arch being ten or twelve
feet from the bottom. After following tins
dark cavern by the light OF torches about two
hundred feet, mounted On the back Of an
Italian guide, and he turned into narrow
passage on the right, and after proceeding
fifteen or twenty feet we found ourselves in
n small chamber called the Baths of SybI.-
On one side of the room was an elevated
stone platform, where the prophecies il said
to have slept. In the days of the Sybl, this
this room was dry, but it is now filled with
water l-2 feet deep. The result of volca-
mic action. | stood upon the Sybil's stone
couch, and by the dim glare of the torches,
saw around me swarthy Italian faces, and the
excited faces ofmy companions. How strange
thought |, that in this mysterious and gloomy
cavern, woman's wit should have gained a
seemingly divine authority. Here the Sybil
planned her predictions, and wrote her leaves
of mas glca lore. The Sybil and the King
must have been joint partners in the trade Of
prediction. But the deception was complete,
and the human will was held in awe from
this grotto by woman's wiles. So it is, power
and knowledge have in all ages combined to
cheat the ignorant.
returned by moonlight across the bay to
| Naples. The Neapolitans are an idle, vicious
and wretched people; yet gay,-sportlve, and
fond of anusements.
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From the BOSTON Pniriof.

THE Two HOUSES OF FPARIIAMENr.-The
destruction of these ancient edifices, appears
to have excited general regret in England,
not on account of the pecuniary loss, "a they
were quite inconvenieDt and i'll adapted to the
purposes to which they were devoted, but
from the associations connected with them.
and the probable loss of large portion Of the
valuable papers they contained A Palace.
which was destroyed by fire in the reign Of
Edward the Confessor, Stood in the DAYS Of
Canute, on the spot which these houses lately
occupied. 1t was rebuilt by William Rufus.
and two centuries after, was aguin DESTROYED
IN similar manner. Another was erected
on the same spot, and was in its turn dcstroy-
ed by fire in the reign of Henry VIII. When
it was repaired, it ceased to be used as roy-
al residence, and was subsequently appro-
prlnted to the accommodation of the Paflia-
ment the Court Of Requests being occupied
by the House of Lords, and the Chapel Of st.
Stephens by the House of Commons. Among
the rooms destroyed, is the Painted Cham.
ber, where Edward the Confessor died. and
where the death warrant of Chafles I, was
signed. The tapestry, which covered the
walls Of the House of Lords, and represented
the victory of the English, ovcy the Spanish
Armada, has also persIled.
t's uhicui' 10 ootaih rom the English p8-
Pers, any precise idea Of the extent of the
loss of books and papers. The Library oftbo
House of Lords was removed during the FIRE.
and is not supposed to have materially suf.
fered. The acts of the last session of Par
lament, narrowly escaped destruction by wa
ter. Among the documents missing, Is the
original warrant for the execution of Charles
l, which was deposited in the same Chamber
with the aCtS Thp l,ao in tho
mons is much greater. An immense mass of
papers, account books, procedents, &C.. pep
ished with the Library, and it is stated in tho
London papers to be doubtful, whether a COM
plete set OF the private acts of Parliament in
at this time in existence.
NO satisfactory account is given of the ORR
gin OF the fire, but it is gepcrally believed TO
have been accidental. The London Morning
Herald says, that shouts Of exultation from
the assembled people, followed tho destruc-
ton OF the House of Commons.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

Tremendous Condagrafion-Smyrn, papers
bring information of terrible ConAagra,ion that
took place on the night Of tho 9th Sept at Adm,
Il city Of Asia Minor.
it is impossible at present TO form any sccurufe
estimate Of the damage occasoned by this terrible
catastrophe, hut it amounts to several millions
which is not surprising when it is considered that
ten thousand shops were reduced TO nshes, with
the greater part of the merchandise they &C ntain-
ed The commerce Of Adm is ruined, and with
out the hope of ever being restored, unless the
Grand Scignor comes to its relief.-[ Jour. of
Commerce.
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JUDGE DuvALL.--We are happy to learn,
(says the New York Commercial that this
venerable and able Judge has Withdrawn his
resignation; and we fully concur in the opin-
ion expressed by the Maryland Examiner,
that it is better, far better, that the members
orthe Bar should be compelled to strain their
lungs in order to overcome the failing hear
ing of the Judge, than that his place should
be filled by one who would listen with too
much complacency to the unholy whisperings
Of party influence and party feeling.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

CONDENSED CoNGREssIoNAL DEBATES
The conductors of the Globe have issued a
prospectus for what they term their "Con-
gressonal Globe" avCwing their purpose of
converting the debates in Congress, into an
engine of political influence. During the
last session they sent out, under this title, a
weekly sheet containing studied misrepresen-
tatiohs OF the arguments against the abuses
of the administration, and parading at full
length the declamations of its partizans. --~
/ Such publications, unanswered, cannot fail
to produce the most deleterions influence on
the public minds and morals,-they can be
counteracted in no way, but by contempo-
raneous promulgation Of the truth. With
this view, and to place within TIE reach of
every citizen, correct knowledge Of the pro-
ceedings in Congress, we propose to publish
condensed report of all the debates Of both
Houses OF Congrcss-giving a few of the
leading speeches at large.
These Reports will be published weekly as
the session progresses, and continued from
year to year, at the rate of 81 per session, to
those subscribers who pay in advance. 1t will
be sent to no subscriber who does not pay in
advance, or make an arrangement through
some person in this district.
As this work is independent Of the debates
reported for the newspaper and is intended
TO constitute standard book Of reference, It
will be carefully prepared by competent and
impartial persons, who will do no Intentional
injustice to any speaker.
! Editors are requested to insert this notice.;
and all persons who are desirous of placing
such work in the hands of the public, are
requested to use their influence in obtaining
subscribers. ID. GREEN.
|. Washington City, Nov. 18th, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

BY the latest accounts which we have re-
ceived from the Washington Rail Road, it ap-
pears that the disorderly spirit had not ceas-
ed, although there has been no further blood
shed.
On Saturday night, the rioters forcibly en-
tered tavern kept by Mrs. Harrison, eigh-
teen miles on the Washington turnpike, usu-
ally called the half way, of which they kept
possession, appropriating to their own use
every thing which they wished. Another
party broke into Mr. Wheelock's store, one
mile this side Of Mrs. Harrison's, and took a-
way all the goods which they could find, the
larger quantity having been previously remo-
we'd by the owner.
The citizens Of fAnne Arundel County have
met at Waterloo, and have established n
guard to assist in Keeping the peace which.
with the efforts of private individuals and 9th
or measures now in progress, it is thought
will restore tranqulity.--B baltimore CasaRc
Of Nor. 81.
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ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.-This truly

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.-This truly
sublime phenomenon, in exact conformity
with calculations made by the Astronomers,
took place on Sunday last. The weather
was clear during the day, and from the COM
mencement to the end of the Eclipse, there
was not a cloud to obscure the view of its
numerous beholders. Although the effect of
the Eclipse was not so striking, as many per-
haps conjectured it would be, still for a con-
siderable time, especially during the greatest
obscuration, the whole face of nature wore a
cold, death-likc, and melancholy hue-pro-
ducing impressions at once grave and salu-
tary.
At most of the churches in town the After
noon services were omitted.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The EcLIPsE.-The editor of the New
York Commercial Advertiser, thus notices the
Eclipse which occurred on Sunday last
yesterday, at the time predicted by astro-
nomers, the moon passed between our planet
and the sun, whose face was So nearly cover
ed at the height of the eclipse, that slender
crescent only remained. A body Of thin fee
cy clouds spread over the southwestern sky,
but the obscurity was at one time so great as
to prevent the shadows of trees ard other OBJ
jects from being distinctly visible.
AS we walked out, towards the period of
greatest obscuration,-the effect was very
marked; crowds Of citizens were collected in
the streets, and every window from which it
could be seen, was crowded with spectators,
all with telescopes or smoked glass, intense
ly interested in witnessing this grand phe-
nomenon. In the Park was fine telescope.
Of which numbers avaied themselves. AT 2S
minutes past2, the thermometer had fallen
four degrees, and several stars were visible.
The darkness rcsemblcd closing twilight, and
the shops being all shut, powerfully favored
the illusion of coming and sudden night.
Its effect on the inferior animals was strik-
ing. a favorite canary, in the parlor from
which we write. which is usually allowed the
range OF the apartment through the day, re-
turned to the highest perch in his cage, as if
to customary rest--and a pet dove, in the
same room, went likewise to sleep. AS the
darkness rolled of, the cocks and hens who
had retired to roost, exhibited all the clamor-
Gus JOY usual on return Of day light, and
seemed as II surprised at the shortest night
they had ever spent.
Although the spectacle was less sublime
than the total eclipse of 1906, il was still So
lemn and interesting, and calculated to leave
useful impressions upon the mind, which
were generally improved by the clergy in the
several churches"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

Mr. Moscley. his opponent, is Speaker of
the Senate, and is decidedly the strongest
member of the Jackson party in the Legisla-
ture. The reelection of Mr. Brown, it is sta
ted, was the result of policy which the
North Carolinians as well as Virginans have
long adopted: that is, disinclination to thrust
from the public service one oftheir long tried
and trustworthy servants--aad such they con-
slider Mr. Brown to be, Notwithstanding his
for General Jackson.-[.N Y
Com. .4dc.
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INTERESTING CAsE.-Thcre is at present
~ The Liverpool Opthalmic fnfrmary, under
MT Nejll's care, case of very great interest.
The patient is little girl who was bo,,
ohnm. About three years ago Mr. Neill ops-
rated on the right eye: the operation was sue
cess'nl, and she obtained sight She was
then IN her 9Th year. On Saturday last, tho
ath INST. Mr. Neil operated on the lcft eye, in
,he slater street institution, with a similar
naPpy result. This little creature born blind,
and for eight years in darkness, is now in full
possession of the most precious sense: she
can distinguish colors aud the smallest OBJ
Jects. Her knowledge of distance, after tho
nrst operation, wns tor long time imperfect.
lhe iirst object which was presented to the
notce ot the eye, was a half penny. For
weeks afterwards every circular obiect,-no
matter how large or what color, was called a
aali penny. Her residcuce was in Dove
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Bee. A, 4 S34:

The Message of the President of the Uni
ted States to both Houses, together with the
preliminary proceedings of Congress, will
probably arrive here by this mornings steam
boat, arrangements having been made in
New-York to receive The Document in II
hours from Washington. As our form is
generally put to press and the papers struck
Off the night previous to the day of publica-
ton, SO as to enable US to pack. them up in
season to be forwarded to distant subscribers
by the early mails, it will not, therefore, be in
our power to present any portion of the mes
sage to our readers to day. We shall en-
deavor to make room for it entire in our next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04
RAIL ROAD RIOTERS.

A large and respectable meeting of the in
habitants ofAnne Arundel g. Prince Georges
counties, has been held near Baltimore, who,
after preamble expressive of their abhor-
renee Of the late outrages and murders on the
Washington rail road, adopted the following
among other resolutions; ~
Resolved, That we do cQssider and hold
the present class Of Irish ~ pborers employed
on the Baltimore and W. ington rail road,
as u gang of ruffians affJnurderers, combin-
ed together under the most solemn ties TO-
carry into effect such hellsh designs as their
passions or prejudces may prompt them TO
commit.
Resolvcd-That, nasmuch as by their.se-
crct plans Of association, justice and the laws
are deprived of their dues,r,it behooves our
fellow citizens to adopt such measures as will
tend to their quiet and safety.
Resolved--That SO long as the cause of
these evils remain among them, there is no
security for either, and that it is indispensa-
BILE that it be removed.
Resolved-That the President and Direc-
tors of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road COM
pany, be requested to order their agents and
contractors, TO discharge from their employ
all such laborers as have been herein des-
cribed.
Resolved-That we will use all lawful
means in our power to bring to justice rs ma
ny of the participators in the late murders
and all suspected persons-as can be arrest
ed. ...-
Resolved-That we will unite in expelling
from our countes-.torciby IF zoe must--nll
such characters as have been herein describ-
ed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

BosToN, Nov. 27.-Distict Court Of the
United .States.-On Wednesday, the Jury, to
whom the case of the persons charged with
Piracy had been committed on the day pre-
ceding, came into Court to announce their
verdict. Five were acquitted, and seven
found guilty. Those acquitted were, Niche
las Costa, Antonio Fereir, Jose Velasquez,
Antonio Portana, and Domingo de Guzman:
who were forthwith discharged, on motion of
the prisoners counsel The following were
found guilty: Pedro Gilbert, Bernardo de Soto,
Francisco Ruiz, Manuel Costello, Angelo
Garcia, Juan Montenegro, and Manuel Boy
ga. De Soto, the mate, was recommended
to mercy by the jury Pat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

TOWN MEETING.-A town meeting
was held in this place, at the State House, on
Saturday last, Nov. Goth, at 2 o'clock p. m.--
II. Y. CRANsToN, Esq. Moderator. A vote
passed requesting the Town-Council to or
ganize a NIGHT WATCH, to commence on
the evening of the lst December, and to Con-
tinue till the last of March next.
The Board Of Engineers, or Fire Wards,
were authorised to purchase three Shot Of
HOSE for Engine No. A, and to draw on the
Treasury for the necessary funds.
The meeting adjourned without doing any
other business.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

GEoRGIA.-Two reports have been present
ed to the House of Representatives, one by
the majority, the other by the minority of the
Committee to whom was referred so much OF
the Governors Message as relates to the Su-
preme Court Of the United States The for
mer concludes with series of resolutions
The first of these expresses regret at the at
tempt to intefere with the administration of
the criminal laws of the State, by the use of
the process of the Supreme Court. The Sc
cond declares the right of furnishing the per-
petrators of crimes committed within the linn
It's Of State, to be residuary right, essen
tial to the peace and economy Of such Stat.
The third requests the Governor to issue or
ders which shall insure the execution of Jas.
Graves, convicted ofmurder. The fourth au-
thorzes the Sheriff of Murray county, to use
military guard, to carry the sentence into
execution. The last directs the Governor
and all other civil officers, to avoid any step
by which Georgia may become n party to the
case sought to be made before the Supreme
Court of the United States ID.
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cation is merely to give notice, that all may
be aware of it. 1t is believed that the stock
will all be wanted in New-York and on Long
Island. But union of more extensive in
terest, will be more agreeable and desirable.
1t is therefore hoped that printers Of public
newspapers, who are probably all interested
in it-party out of the qneston-will give
this publicity. PRO BONO PUBLIcO.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

A note to the editors Of the Baltimore Chroni-
Gle, dated at Merril's, at O'Clock on Tuesday
evening, says
81 have just time to say, by an opportunity
that offers, that we have literally swept the rail
road, having taken three hundred Irishmen, and
to morrow, such as cannot give the most saiislac-
tory proof Of their innocence, will be handed ov-
er to the civil authorities in Baltimore, by Col
Campbell''
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From the Post.

Seth Sumner, dry goods dealer in Iiano-
yer street, is the person alluded to. lie forg-
ed the names of Messrs. Southgate, Blake
&Co. to two notes Of $1,000 ench-also two
other notes to the amount of $500, one against
dry goods dealer in this city, and one
against firm in Nantucket. lie is commit
ted for trial at the next term Of the Municipal
Court.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

.Nsapolitan Ciaims.--The Rhone, from
Havre, has brought one hundred thousand
dollars, in gold, being portion of the first in
stalment on the claims Of our citizens against
the Neapolitan Government. The Utica,
(momentarily expected) and Formosa. each
have similar amount on board.-I.E J. Gay.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

NORTH CARoLINA.-Notwthstanding the
reelection Of Mr. Brown TO the u. S. Senate,
by the Legislature Of North Carolina, it is
row in evidence that that State is decidedly
Vine. Governor Swain was, on the 2ith
ut. reelected to that Office by the following
vote, after three ballotings, as follows:
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The Union Party of South Carolina have
prepared memorial to be presented to the
Legislature, against the Test Oath. The
signers say, they "cannot submit without
making every effort of resistance" The
Nulliiiers tauntingly ask, ifthey "nlean to use
arms in their resistarce?"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

Mr. Rives has been associated with Mr. Blair,
in the Globe. This movement is for the pur-
pose of mending the chance of getting the
printing of the House, from Gales 8; Seaton.
Blair is too unpopular to permit him to try it
alone"
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LONG.ISLAND RAILROAD.

Notice is hereby given that merchants and
all who feel interested in public improve
nent, especially when their own private in
terest may be benefited, are respectfully re-
quested to look on the map and examine for
themselves, and they will see and be satisfied,
without doubt, that the grand link of the
chain, necessary to connect the line of Rail
Road which ends in S.onington, in Connec-
ticut, is yet to be completed. In order to facil-
itate the travel in the straightest way, most
safe, and the cheapest, which is so much need
cd, and desirable, is an extension from that of
Stonington, by steam navigation to cross
the Sound within Fishers Island TO Green
Port, at the east end of Long Island, where is
beautiful, capacious winter harbor, unob-
structed by ice, water sufficient for any ship
in the Navy. When this grand object is
completed, ten hours only will be necessary
for passage; fare less than at present. The
steamer may be used as hotel, while passing
over, losing no time, and which will furnish
every necessary required, being exactly half
way from city to city. The writer of this has
spent much time, and has been at great ex-
pense out Of his own pocket, without having
any private interest in it, and he does not
hesitate in saying, that he believes it to be
the most favorable route for a railroad and
which may be made at less than one half the
expense per mile, Of any that has been pro-
jected in any part of the eastern States. He
has thoroughly perambulated the route, finds
very trling distractions, such as swamps,
ponds, uneven broken ground, or excavating
hills. The cars from the steamboat on Long
Island, will run many miles nearly on level
with the sea, then gradually rise TO an eleva-
tion Of not more than forty-fye feet. The
scenery is various and beautiful, presenting a
novelty beyond description. A grant Of this
Railroad has already been obtained on very
liberal and advantageous principles, past by
the Legislature last in session ofthe State Of
New-York.
1t is expected that the committee appoint
ed, will conclude to offer the stock for sale,
and that the books will be open in New York,
Boston, aud Providence, in the course Of all
next month, previous to which, no doubt,
public notice will be given. This communi-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04
(From the Boston Tranecr;nl

FoRGERY.-It pains us to record another
case OF forgery committed by young man
retail dry goods dealer, who once com
manded the respect, and enjoyed the conf
dence Of the community. He was arrested
on "Wednesday. In due time all the circum-
stances connected with the event will be dis
closed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The steamer Providence has been with
drawn from the line for short time, for the
purpose, we understand, of being enlarged
She is to be cut in two in the middle, and a.
bout thirty feet added to her length.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The Hudson River was Gozen over ON rr;d,x
last, between Albany md Troy-not sufficient.
however, to prevent navigation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The writer of the annexed communication,
(which we copy from the Boston Press,) cal
led at our Office yesterday, and requested us
to give it place in our columns. lie remark
ed that the project alluded to, would without
any doubt, be speedily commenced-all who
had become acquainted with it, were well
satisfied of its practicability. What think
you, gentle reader, of making a trip to New
Y York in ten hours from Boston
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-12-04

The Washington correspondent of the y.
8. Gazette, says:-"You will perceive that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-02
JEREMIAH w. SATTER WHITE,
rIRJNET MAKER

ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
IL the public generally that he has commence
ed the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in
all its various branches, at the north corner OF
King and Columbus streets, in the house for
mery occupied by James & Jacob Douglas,
where he hopes by perseverance and industry,
in connection with an experience in the above
business for the last eight or ten years, to merit
a share Of public patronage
His FURNITURE will be made by experien-
ced journeymen, after the latest fashion, and in
the most durable manner, which he will warrant
to be equal to any manufactured in the District
of Columbia ian 2-tf