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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

oUIsIANA.-The Legislature Of Lou
isiana, met at New-Orleans on the 9th
inst. On the llth, Judge Porter, Ma
tional Republican, was elected Senator
of the United States, on the second bal
lot, by vote Of 80 to 80, to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the death last
summer Of Josiah S. Johnston. General
Walker was the Jackson candidate
The opposition to Gen. Jackson will now
be in the Senate Of the United States,
81 to 81.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

HroHwAy RoBBERY.--As Mr.. Jesse
Boyden, of Dedham, was returning from
Boston, on Saturday evening, about six
O'Clock, he was stopped on Dedham
Turnpike, (on what is called Brigham's
Hill, about half way between Roxburv
street and the first Toll Gate, by per-
son (an American) who instantly pre-
sented pistol to his breast, and demand :
ed his money, which Mr.. B. gave up,
amounting to about 60 or 10 dollars. No
trace of the villain has yet been discov-
cred.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

Memoir offhe Life Of Tie late DEACON
TAccARr.--We refer our readers to the
4ih page of this days paper, for very
interesting Memoir ofthe Life Of the late
Deacon William Taggart, Of Middle
town, written by himself 1t will be
read with much interest, particularly by
those who were acquainted with its re-
spected and venerable author.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

TRAsK.--It is suggested that the being
who nearly bu'chered The family of MIR.
Reynolds, in Rhode Island, is the mani
ac, TRAsK The suggestion is very pro-
bable. He is now roaming through the
country, like an unclaimed tiger; or ra-
ther perhaps prowIing like the same an
imal, when led by instructive cunning to
seek opportunities Of shaking his thirst
for blood through ambushes and dark
ness. 1t is now more than year since
he escaped :he lunatic asylum at Wor-
cester. The manner Of his escape show
ed his matchless cunning and his sue
cess in concealing himself thus far is in
further proof of it. A fixed taste or love
for murder--a desire Of destroying hu-
man life is the ruling passion Of his soul.
There is no other human being, now
known to exist in this country, in whom
like monomania is so strikingly exhibit
ed. We do not know what means have
been taken to aPprehend him but we
cannot conceive that the pursuit has been
slackened moment, since his escape.
We should as soon think, in the midst of
raging fire, Of drawing off the engines
and breaking up the water cisterns.--
.Newburyport Herald.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02
THE EXETER OUTRAGE.

We are informed, by gentleman, WHIT
on Thursday, visited the family of Mr.
Reynolds, on whom an attempt TO mur.
der was recently committed by an Irish
man, whose name we have never learnt,
that the youngest son, about fourteen
years Of age, whose skull was drcadfullv
fractured with an axe, will not probably
survive. His elder brother, and father
and mother, will probably recover. Mr..
Reynolds shirt is a melancholy curiosi-
ty. AS our informant described it, "it is
n complete riddle," thickly perforated
with n dull knife, which, however, the
wretch had taken the prec am-
ion to sharpen on the fireplace. Mr..
Reynolds received eight serere wounds.
The inhabitants of that section Of the
State have very literally supplied the
|emand, in this instance, which calls
oudly for an executive department IN
T government, by contributing $500,
nd taking other measures for the nppre-
cnsion Of the fend.- Prov. Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

THE MENTAL FAcULTIEs Of a Child
should not be too severely taxed--nor
should they be suffered to lie dormant.
They should be exercised just sufficient
to strengthen, without exhausting them.
In the Appendix TO Spurzheim's Insani-
ty, il is stated that Dropsy in the head
has greatly increased within the last fty
years. IN 1893, but nineteen deaths oc-
CURED in London from this disease, but
during the year 1892, there died in that
city eight hundred and eighiy-eighH 1t
might be well for our medical philoso-
piers 10 inquire into the causes Of this.
u is, however, believed that the princi-
pal cause ofihe frequency Of this dan
grrous disease, is the present plan Of
premaiu,ely Developing The mental taeui-
ties Of children.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

TIE OLDEST PRINTER.-The Bangor
Courier, makes an appeal to the Boston
printers in behalf Of Mr., Peter Edes, a
Bostonian by birth, son Of the ancient
editor of the Boston Gazette, firm Of
Edes s. Gill, who, though now nearly
80 years old, is in destitute circumstan-
ces, and has lately been working Cor his
daily bread in the Courier Office, having
lost five of his children, as well as his
wife. lie suffered severely at the hands
of the British during the Revolution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

ly escaped from Jail in BalIston Spa, was
re taken two days after. He was secret
ed in the house Of colored man, not
far from town.
The man who furnished the prisoner
the means of relieving himself from his
irons, has also been arrested. 1t appears
that a card of gingerbread was brought
to the prison, (in which was secreted
file) with request that the keeper would
hand il to the prisoner. The request was
complied with, and soon after he was
free from his letters, and, as has hereto
fore been stated, made his escape.
The prisoner when re-taken, was al
most dead with cold and hunger A.
bany Daily .4drerfiser.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02
COMMUNICATED.
YOUNG MEMS BIBLE SOCIETY.

hoONS MEMS BIBLE SOClEIhs
On Monday evening, Dec. 23d, n
meeting was convened at the United
Congregational Meeting House in this
town, at the request of The Rev. Mr..
SHEPARD, Agent of the American Bible
Society for New Englan and after an
interesting Address from that gentleman,
stating the object OF the American BIZ
BILE Society, and giving summary Of
their operations and prospects, and urg-
ing the formation Of an auxiliary society
in this place-(several other gentlemen
present having cordially united in his
views,) it was resolved unanimously, at
once to form and organize such Soci-
ETY.; and accordingly subscription was
commenced, Constitution adopted, and
officers apponted.-Thc Society then
adjourned to meet at the Vestry Room
of the Cd Baptist Society, on Monday
the 30th. They met accordingly and
completed their organization.-The Off
GERS appointed are as follows;-
Geo. Engs, President,
eSs" Gs"' 6. =. k'"s, kKyS"' Eiee-r Presidents.
Ts",: Hs"' t'"ss; c"sss.ho1,, Jr. Directors.
B. b. Rowland, Treas. s. Depository.
Thos. p. Rodman, Secretary, in the
place of Geo. Bowen, who declined.
1t will be obvious, that the leading Of
ficcrs arc not, in the common sense of
the term, young men; but it is their wish,
as soon as their Juniors shall hive en-
-olled their names on the subscription I
lists, to devolvc their duties on them-iIi
although notwithstanding the name Of 9
he society," it is intended to include the
Did and the middIe-aged, rs well as the t
'oung, ng,-indeed all persons who are will )
ng to co operate in the work-.he only :,
condition Of membership being the annu- =
Il payment Of any sum not less than fifty i
:ents, or twenty dollars for life The n
coiety will have the privilege Of pur- + +
hnsing Bibles and Testame n,s from the :,
'arent Society, at cost; and the Con- d
litulion provides, that after distributing a
hatevcr number are needed in our own
cighborhood, any balance Of funds shall r,
e RENTED to the Parent Society. ?,
r ] =
e circulated to increase the members of ST
'c Society, when another meeting will SC SC
c called, and the plan Of operation fully " "
I'D before them. Persons wishing to +
ecomc members, will please apply to b.
ther Of the officers Of the society, who tn
Ill take their names and add them to .
e subscription lists, and give thom any 10
rthcr information they possess. "
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

Nor BAD.--We heard person in
tcrrogate another, not many days since,
as follows--"Where do you think Mr..
Potter is about this time !"--To which
the other replied--'l guess he is in lille
rest"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02
NEWPORT'.
Thursday Morning, January Cd, 1884.

THE New YEAR.--At the commence
ment of New Year, we nvail ourselves
Of the opportunity to tender to our pat
rons the usual compliments Of the sea-
son,--as well as TO express our heartfelt
acknowledgements for their continued
and increasing patronage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

place in this State, the Legislature hav-
ing passed law that in future convicfs
condemned to death, shall be executed
within the walls Of the prison.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

The me,eoric phenomenon on the 9th Of No
venber. (the falling siars) was noticed at Kings
ton, Jamaica. and appears to have been as bril-
liant there AZ in the United States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

RE-cApTURE OF WADKiNs.--This col
ored man who is sentenced TO he execut-
ed on the 18th, for murder, and who late
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02
[From the Edinburg Literary Gazette.
THE PARTING YEAR.


stood upon the sunless shore
Beside oblvion's sea,
And saw il. sluggish waves break o'sr.
The by-gone yesterday-
The last Of the departed year
Joined in the lapse Of times career,
The past eternity.
II WINS melancholy sigh,
To see it part from day,
And dim among the depths OF night,
Fade with its dreams away,
And dark and shapeIess with it 60,
A thousand hopes once rich in glow.
Born in its hours decay.
A cold thrill to my feeling taught
How much there was Of mine
Gone with that year Of pershed thought,
And iII-dslayed design
A part, too, Of the vital CLEAN
Quencbed beneath Times incessant stream,
A march towards decline.
From out those waves no palmy isle
Uprears its sunny head,
Where shpwreck'd hope may light her smile.
Boundless, and drear, and dread.
The pillows break without roar,
"Nameless" is stamped upon the shore;
And "Death'-there all is dead.
And Love turns trembling from the sight,
Hiding his face with fear;
And Beauty shrnks in pale alright,
And Fame stands silent near,
And Glory's iaurels shrink and die,
Changeless along one brow and eye,
But they are Of despair.
All watch the last skirts of the year.
The wreck OF minutes done,
IN those deep waters disappear
Forever from the sun;
Leaving dead tranquility,
As when a mighty ship at sea
Has just gone wildly down!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

LIEUT.. RANDoLPH.--On Saturday last
the opinion of the Circuit Court of the
United States in the case of Lieut.. Ran
dolph, was delivered by Chief Justice
Marshall. II is stated in the Norfolk
Beacon, that the Chief Justice observed
that, as the constitutiona!i,y of the act of
1920, under which the warrant Of dis
tress was issued, bad been drawn in
question, he felt bound to declare it as
his opinion, that it is unconstitutional;
but that the case would be decided on
the following grounds. That Randolph,
being only an acting purser, was not an
officer within the meaning Of the law:
that, his accounts having been settled by
one 4th Auditor, it was not competent
for another to reopen them and that
distress warrant could not be issued up
on disputed case in the settlement of
accounts, but only for on unpaid balance
due to Government. Mr.. Randolph was
therefore discharged. The result was
received with acclamations. Bos. Pat.
28M uH.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

The Legislature Of Pennsylvania s.em deter
rrined 10 abolish entirely, capital punishment in
that STATE
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

NAVAL LYcEUM An assoc iation ,un-
der this name, has been formed by the
officers Of the Navy and Marine Corps
at New York. Commodore Ridgely is
elected President, and several other dis
tlnguished persons are among its officers.
The general object Of the association is,
to establish library and reading room,
together with a museum, in which rare
objects ofnatural history may be deposit
ted. The country is already much in
debted to the spirit and intelligence of
the officers Of the Navy, for valuable
scientific researches: and this Institution
will probably give an additional impulse
to the inquiries, which their visits to the
various portions Of the world afford the
best opportunities Of making.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-01-02

The following particulars of f. X. Avery's late
visit to Lowell. we copy from the Lowell Times
Of Tuesday the 24th ultimo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-14

Al meeting February 81 1884, of portion of the minority
of the present session of the Legislature of Virginia. convened
for the purpose OF taking consideration the subject OF
removal OF the dcposcs from the Bank of the United States
JOSEPH 5. WATKINS, delegate from Goochland
called TO the chair, and H. IL Garland delegate from
Mecklenburg, was appointed secretary. Vherepon. il
resolved that committee be appointed to draf address
the citizens Virginia, relation the condition
the country and justification of the principles
minority actuated in the they deemed their
duty TO pursue.
And adjourned meeting, March lst committee
appointed TO dra said address, reported the which
adopted and ordered be signed by the chairman and
by the secretary and six thousand copies printed
and distributed among the good citizens of Virginia.
JOSEPH S WATKINS Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31

EMENRICO NURSERY 1oithin three and hair mills
" Of Richmond, Va.-The subscriber offers Tor sale
at his Nursery II varieties Of Apple. &c do Pear If do
Plum Ill do Peach, 26 do Cherry, do Apricot do Nee.
iarne, do Almond, do Fig, :o Grape Vine, do
Gooseberes, do Cuants, aud Of Rsspbcrries eary
all propagard from trees in full bearing in his own or
csd, aud embraces prrhaps, selection Of Fruit Trees
that have not been surpassed Tor the climate Of Virginia
The Trees large aud thrifty and many OF them have
iruit at this time Catalogues 90 which have added
IN consequence oil numerous enquiries ample dire cons
Ter planiing) may lie had gr~s, at the Nursery the
bookstore OF Peter Cotton, and the store of Thoma. H.
Drew, where any orders left, will be puncualIy attended
TO. JOSEPH SlNTON
Oct. Fl. I9-It
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31
HECM.wO.vD, TYRGEVY.s, rRsD.gl, 0CTOREM BE- Isae

IYMVO HOTEL KEEpERS.-The undersigned (rru.-
~ tees Tor the S,ockholder-) oer lease for
term OF years, the establishment in the town OF Peieis
burg, Va, known as the BoLLINGBRooK HOTEL.
The building is spacious, being 100 feet front aud 10
let deepthree stories high exclusive OF basement, is
convenient, well arranged and vorahly situne supplied
with Spring Water. and has commodious stables Sc, at
tached to the Establishment
The great Increase Of travelling through Petersburg in
consequence OF the facility presented 10y the Rail Road
North Carolina in come xion with NJ ill Coaches in every
direction, and Steamboats, from the Northern cities, insure
an extensive custom, exclusive OF many vors from the
neghbofing country. and large number oi regular
boarlers as could he desired.
There are few situations or establishments which pre-
sent as many advantages as s 10 disposed TO
keep large Hotel Possession may be had on the lst
January, 1885. For terms, apply to
JOHN v. WILCOX
HARTWELL p. HEATH.
NATHANIEL FRIEND.
VI. IL. 47-l3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31

II AW NOTlCE.-FoNTAINE II. PETrIs, late OF
Orange county, Virginia, having located in the city
OF New York; IN The practice Of Law, respectfully
ders his professional TO his old Virginia friends
aud fellow -ciizens generally. Being generally known
through the State he deems references Unnecessary
All business communications IN him addressed postpaid
will receive prompt and Jdiihf,I attention.
N. Is Persons IN the Sou Ia, who have, or may here
alter have, runaway slaves, suspected be either N
YORK or Philadelphia, may find i, their advantage 10
send infinitely descriptive commune ation post did
@o"Nc' ofPietnneI ~ 12-6m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31
POLITICAL.
MIR SEDGWIcK

IA Convention ot Democratic Republican Xourg Men
Of the seventh Congressional District ia Us.
tenbed, 10 the number OF hun ed i've Pits
held Berkshire, on the I6,h list. a committee WAS APP
pointed 10 wait OH THEoDoRE $EnowTcx, Esq. caudi-
date Tor Congress ron that District express him ''ihe
wish OF the Convention tina, he would attend their delibe
raions and, enrni express views upon some oil
the most prominent subjects mhich aga,e the public
mn Alter spirited address and resolutions had be
read ami adopted, Mr. SsDGwicK Introduces by the
President athanie G. Waterman, Esq OF Cheshire and
addressed the Convention follows. alt impossible
says The Pit,sbcd San, to describe the enthusiastic an
ration with which his remarks recei,ed."l- ~
Eretiuy Past
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31
ny RITCmlE 4 COOK.

a The ENuUl published week, generally,
shco times during OF the State legislature,
Price, heieoofs Five Dollars aa"um 10 add
chaared banks (only) will be
payment Tho Editors will the safety oifemit
ma CT being paid by tho writer's
a will DO discontinued, but the discretion oft
Gdiiors until all arrcaragcs have been paid up. .
Whoever will the OF nine papers, shall
tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
rs cents each connuance
until either ptio
oa cd Inv some lin c s of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31
YUNO TIE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF vIR.

FUNO TIE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF VlR-
n GlNlA.-The attention Of The School Commission
OF the State srespoctuy invited following OBJ
legations imposed on them by law, VIZ:
l. IL is their duty 10 h"d annual meetings the Court
Houses OF their respective Counties corporsons on
the first day oil the Courts OF the said corpora
TONS TO be holden in the month Of October majority
OF the whole number requisite TO foIn Board for the
transaction OF business.
q AZ the meetings 80 to he heidi 10 examine, correct
and settle their Treasuiers up the Both Sep
teuber preceding; prepare their annual reports aud
transmit to the Clerks OF their Courts, the accounts
and reports, (Which lie in the form prescribed) in
time for tie rsnsmson Of certified copies thereof TO the
Second Auditor by the LIST day OF the ensuing Session of
the General Assembly.
3. AZ said meeting, soon thereafter IS possible TO
elect Treasurer and Cieik for the year commencing the
Let OF January thereafter, aud
4. To adopt such regulations not inconsistent with law
will enable them to conduct their proce ednge for the
ensuing year, actively and systematically.
As The forms prescribed or the OF the School Com
nisonefs together with abstract OF the laws relating
TO tie education OF poor children, have been in the hands
OF the School Commissioners since the Sprng 1920
lice is given that strict compliance with them will
be hereafter ns-tsd UPON previous TO the payment Of the
quota OF the year following hst Tor which returns are
due.
~ Those boards OF School Commissioners who have
failed TO prepare aud tryusmii, according law the
clerks Of their respective ours Of their proceed
ings during the year terina the 30 Septe mber 1888
are also notified that unless that duty be performed with
out further delay, neasures must necessarily be taken
recover the legal penalties imposed in such cases
J. BROWN, Jr End hud'r,
Add Sup. Lily Fund
September % 4O-I6i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31

FHVHIRTY NEGROES.-On Friday, the 18th Novem-
IL Der, at 10 o'clock, will SELL front OF Office
80 likely Negroes consisting OF men, women, boys aud
grls-and all [. estate.
J. * $. COSBY s CO .7,eis
Oct % so b
FENtlE Cdmgjieid Jockey Club Fail Meeting Of 1884
n will commence Wednesday, the llth OF Noven-
Der next.
FIRST DAY.--prop'ietor's Purse $50, mile heats; en-
trance go
SECOND DAy.-Joekcy Club Purse $780, mile
heats; cnt ance sSl5, TO be added To the purse.
RICHARD NJ THORNTON, Proprietor.
September 10. 30-tir
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31
Wood Lawn. Orange Co.. Oct. 81.

HID ICELAND On Stafford Co, Vd.,) FOR SALE
ma BY virtue OF Deed OF Trust, from Wm Brent, jr.,
bearing da the 22d day Of December 1920 aud OF
cord in the Office ofhe County Court OF Stafford, will
expose 10 public sale, Stafford Courthouse, the
cond Monday OF January next that valuable estate suat
ed the banks OF the Potomac River in the county OF
Stafford, containing by esma on about, three hundred
acres, and well known by the name OF RIcHLAND. This
estate is justly notorious Tor the fertility soil, the
beauty and cnience OF its situation, and for COM
pleie and comfortable nlprov cnenis A desirable
residence, more productive Arm in proportion 10 its
tent, where be found in Notwithstanding Trus-
tee will convey 10 the purchaser, only such title is
vested in by the Deed oil Trust; but that is believed
To be compiec.-Tsrms will be made known the d.
Of ssle JOHN NJ. CONWAY. Trustee.
Oct. 81. 5l-ntds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31

YHNHE TDeyfh Session Of my Seminary for Youths
n will commence the 10Th October, 1884, at Sully,
in the county OF Fairfax, and close the 10th OF the fol-
lowing August. There Will be vacation except from
the 18th OF August 10 the 18th of October. The course
OF instruction comprises, English, Latin. French, Compo
sion, Civil History, the Elements of Nsiura aud Moral
Philosophy, Arithmetic Algebra, the Elements Geo
meiry, the Globes Book keeping and the Evidences OF
Christianity. lew hours oil each day will be employed
IN the kitchen and Hover garden nursery and vineyard;
these valuable and useful empoymenis, have, from ex-
perence, found highly beneficial and delightful my pu-
pils, and to have superseded oudnes those games
aud smusemens, which lay the foundation OF many bad
habits in after lie. The discipline strict and parental
The seduous attention is paid the morals aud man
IeFs of my pupils, who all reside in my family, and form
part OF it. The number s limited, enabling pay
proper attention 10 EACH and to study and adapt my in
structon to their respective characters aud capacities
the same time, that il is sufficiently form an
agreeable and weordered community within ourselves
The charge for the scholastic year OF months is one
hundred and fifty dollars, payable half yearly in advance
for board, washing, fire. candles and tuition No deduc.
lion is made Tor absence; and admitted for
shorter period Than the scholastic year for which they
have entered Each pupil furni-hes his own marass
bedding and towels; such desire it, be furnished
with matrass aud bedding at six dollars per session.
the Booksellers prices, cash Such of my friends as
may this advertisement, will confer on me favor by
recommending my Institution 10 these who have sons to
educate. here repeat that shall not again return to
my former residence on the tide water.
Letters postpaid, directed TO Sully, ION the Stage
road lrom the District TO Wiuchesier) Chanty Post
Oaee Fairfax county, Virginia, will he promptly
ed To-. WIN. BRENT Jr
September TO- 3s-n6lhN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-31

MNDUCATiON--The Trustees Of the Lagfange Aca.
NJ denies wish 10 employ lady competent 10 give in
sructon IN the usual brsnches Of female education IN.
GLIDING Music aud DrawingA knowledge OF tie French
and Italian would be a recommendation
Lagrange is beautifully situaied, 10 saubfious densev
populated, aud desirable neghborood The fees present.
ls title short Of $1,000 per snnum Unquesonabie les
tmona!s Of character and qualifications viii be fequired
Address The Undersigned, Lagrange Fsyeuo Tenoes
see, post paid.
ny order Of The Board,
G. NICHE, Sccrefayu
September 10. 30-I0,."