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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11
HERALD OF THE TIMES.
Ey,,.oo,,d;na,u Dspelopement The

Extraordinary Dsuelopement '--lhe
great scourge, the Cholera, which IS de-
solating our country, has brought to light
most extraordinary instance OF Pol!'l-
cal corruption! Among the recent VIC
Tins to the Cholera, at Huron, OHIO,
was Charles Robinson, Esq Lawyer,
from the State of Vermont. After his
death, while his Physician, and other re-
spectacle citizens Of Huron, were tak-
ing an inventory of his effects, they
found forty sheets OF blank letter paper,
bearing the frank octhe Hon. Mr.. Plum
ner, member of Congress, from the State
of Mississippi! They also found, in his
trunk, political letters, addressed TO Mr.
Robinson, by various correspondents,
all franked by the Hon. Mr.. Plummer!-
1t was ascertained that MIR. r., before
his death, had put in, and taken out OF
the Post Office, several letters, all bear
ing the same frank!
This providential exposure OF official
corruption, will startle the good people OF
this Republic! Here we find political
emissary from Vermont, and travelling
through Ohio with qules Of letter paper,
iranked by member of Congress from
Mississippi! How many more emlssa-
ries, thus armed to delraud the Post-Oi
fee, there are prowling through the
Union, is left for conjecture.
This most prolligate abuse of the
Franking Privilege, deserves, and we
d oubt not will receive, the early atien,
ton of Congress. MIR. Plummer, who
has thus pros,hutcd his p'1riIege, is un,
worthy seat il the House of Represen-
tatives. Albany Eu,ning Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

In addition to the names Of Mr.. Ev-
erett and Mr. Choate, we now learn
that the Hon. J. c. Bates, of the Mas
sachusetts delegation in Congress, will
decline being candidate for re-elec-
ton. The Hon. Wm. b. Calhoun, the
present Speaker of the House Of Repre-
sentatives in Massachusetts, is mention
ed as his successor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11
We copy the following article from the
New-York Transcript.


! NEwpoRr.-We are glad to learn that
this eden of America" as il has not
inaptly been called by Geographers, is
recovering again from the state OF decay
into which for many years past, it has
been suffered 10 sink. Many new and
elegant houses have arisen within n
year; four splendid Churches have been
built; new streets have been opened, old
ones paved, and new sidewalks laid
down; while many of the old houses and
stores, have been enlarged and renova-
ted Newport, is doubtless, one Of the
most beautiful situations in the world,
and cannot fail, we think, hereafter to be
duly appreciated, as a residence, or
place of sojournment, for gentlemen and
ladies and families, from the South, dur
ing the summer months.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

The grea. Wing Conventions in New
York and New-Jersey, for the nomina-
tion of State officers, SC assembled yes
terday at Utica and Trenton. We shall
look with anxiety for the result of their
deliberations
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

Conrent Rioters. The grand jury Of
MiddleseX, Mass. assembled nt Con-
cord on Monday morning. The Jusli-
ces have returned twelve preseni,neute
to the Grand Jury, of persons implicated
in the burning Of the Nunnery at
Ckarlestown. A great number of wit
nesses have been summoned Bos. .A-
las.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11
Boston and Worcesier Rail Road =

DOSTOH UHtt VUTCfSTtT Hu1f-NOnH -
Scarcely week passes, without some
serious accident occurring or this ro d
On Friday, man was killed. On Sat.
urday, the locomotive NJ full speed, rur
against cbaise in Newton, in which
were Mr. Isaac Hurj and lady, oI
Charlestown. They fortunately cscap.
ed injury; but the chaiso was dashed 10
pieces, and The horse killed instantly. -
Mr.. Hu'd had been sometime absent,
ard not being acquainted with the loca-
ton of the rails, was not aware until he
was thrown out, that he was approaching
so near the road. Two or the cars were
thrown off the track, aud the Engine
slightly injured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

Deaths Of cholera in New York dur
ing the week ending on Saturday last,
I49. The number Of deaths between
Saturday at l2 o'clock, NJ, and Sunday
at l2 M, were 27-to Monday at tho
same hour, ALTO Tuesday at the same
hour, &c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

tuition was so amended that, in future, the
annual meeting for the choice of officers,
&C., shall be held on the day preceding
the annual Commencement Of Brown
University. - ID.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

tatives.- Albany Ev,ning Journal.
From the Philadelphia (Poulson's) Daily Ad'er'
liser Of tho 23d uli.
4 The following is copied from the Com.
mercial lntelligencer Of the 22d.-Car
such things be ?-If the allegations al.
legged be true, suit should forthwith be
Instituted against the Postmaster for the
fraudulent detention and disposition d
the said Documents.
PHILADELPHIA POST OFFICE.
Outrage, Corruption, Violation Of III.
I Law.
The Post Office of this city emulates
and we think transcends the rotten De-
partment at Washington, in bold deprav-
ity ana reckless outrage on the rights o
the people. Not content with making il
the head quarters of desperate political
corps, always active in their interference
with the elections, the Postmaster has
not hesitated to persert it into II scene OF
official corruption andsproscription. The
following facts can, if necessary, be sub
stantiated by evidence the most conclu-
sive.
Col. John G. Watmough, during the
recent session of Congress, was general
ly censured by his constituents for his
neglect to forward TO them documents
and other sources Of information. Some
Of his friends wrote TO Mr.. Watmough,
app.ising him Of these murmurs, and
were astonished to receive in answer, in
formation that largo quantity Of inpor-
tant documents had been forwarded by
him to his constituents that his duty IN
this particular had been scrupulously and
fully complied with; and that if the docu-
menls had not been delivered, the cult
was with the Post Office.
Inquiry was at once made at the Post
Office, and it was discovered that the
documents had been stopped. Anxious
to excite animosity against Col. Wat
mough, his communications with his con-
stituents had been arrested by the Office
holders, and immense quantities of docu-
ments and other communications franked
by Col. Watmough, were allowed to ac-
cu,nulatc in the Office. These docu-
ments, sealed and frunked, directed with
great care and accuracy, were sold by
the clerks of the Post Office us waste pa
per, by the hundred weight, to gentle
man Of Market street, whose name has
been left with us, and can be given if ap-
piled for.
1t may be remarked that this sale of
the documents took place after Mr.. Wat
mough, who had heard OF the outra-
geous conduct of the Post Oiiice-had
sent an order for them 10 the Office,
which order was dsrcgarded.,
So bold and insolent was the rerpetra-
tion Of this outrage, that it became ne
cessary for MIR. Watmough to forward
his communications by private convey.
ance.
There is, there can be, no excuse al.
legged for these cbicial crimes. The pack
cts, some Of which we have seen, were
directed with such peculiar accuracy
that the Office holders cannot affect any
difficulty in their distribution.
Thus the citizens ofthe Third District
see the officers of the General Govern
ment violating the laws to prevent the
dissemination Of public knowledge among
them; depriving the citizens of their pro.
perty; and by vile official trick, endea-
voring to undermine Colonel Wat
mough's popularity with his constituents.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

Mrs. Van Ness, the wife Of our minis
ter at Madrid, died Of cholera, on the
18th July last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

voting, produce certificate, which shall
be lodged with the town clerk, bearing
date within ten days Of the town meet
ing at which he votes, under the hand
of the town clerk of the town where his
estate lies, setting forth that he hath a
sufficient freehold estate therein, and has
been admitted freeman therein.
Sec. V.--Electors shall he protected
from arrest in civil cases, on the day OF
election.
SEC. Vino person shall be eligi-
bic to any Office in this State, other than
militia or town Offices, unless he posses
ses sufficient freehold to qualify him to
be freeman.
Sec. VII.-The General Assembly
shall have power TO enact all laws ne
cessary to carry this article into effect,
to secure the elective franchise herein
defined and settled, from abuse, and to
regulate the exercise thereof, in con-
fornity to the true intent and meaning
OF this article. Signed,
JOSEPH CHILDS, President.
WILLIAM II. SMITH, Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

kOo ONCE MORE The PRIMER is in
want Of arreurages
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

The New Bedford Gazette Of Mon
day evening states that there have been
l2 cases of cholera and 0 deaths since
the complaint first broke out.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11

The Convention were occupied on
Saturday in the consideration of the Re.
port Of the committee on the elective
franchise and the right Of suffrage. Sew
oral amendments were proposed; some
Of which were rejected and some adopt
cd. The Report as amended, was final
ly adopted by the Convention.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-09-11
From the Philadelphia (Poulsons) Daily Ad,er'
tiser Of tho 23d ult

The following is copiedlrom the Com
mercial lnteligencer Of the 22d.-Can
such things be ?-If the allegations al
legged be true, suit should forthwith be
Instituted against the Postmaster for the
fraudulent detention and disposition OF
the said Documents.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
A correspondent Of the New-Yor

A correspondent Of the New-York
gournal Of Commerce, states that the
nreater part of the late account Of sick
Jess IN Havana is incorrect. DR..
Clarke died some weeks before the time
ne ntioned, ofa dropsy. Capt. Parsons,
of Portsmouth, was not very well Christ
mas day, but | am happy to say that I
had the pleasure Of shaking hands with
him in this city, not one week since, and
of being informed that he was in excel
lent health. One man only died from on
board the Delta, and as far as l could
learn, only one French captain and mate
died. The inhabitants, generally, say
that Havana was never more healthy
IL seamen would tahc more care ofihem-
selves in Cuba, am persuaded there
would be few deaths. Unfortunately,
many, after overheating themselves dur
ing the day, 60 to sleep where the night
dew can have access to them"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

The steamer BOSTON, Capt. William,
Comstock, The steamer PROVIDENCE,
Capt. Seth Thayer, wiH commence run
ming IN The Jollowing order.
BOSTON,
Will leave Providence at ~, NJ, Saturday March
ist, 1884, Thursday 9th. Tuesday lth. Saturday
18th, Thursday 2oth, Tuesday 25th. and Satur-
day 29tb. win leave New-York at 4, p. M
Tuesday. March 4th, Saturday sth, Thursday B.,
Tuesday 18th. Saturday 22d, and Thursday 27th.
PROVIDENCE,
Will leave Providence at IL, M, Tuesday March
4th. Saturday sth. Thurs day 18th. Tuesday ls,
Saturday 22d, and Thursday 9th. win leave
New-York at 4, p. M, Thursday 9Th, Tuesday
llth, Saturday 18th, Thursday 30tlI. Tuesday
25th, and Saturday 29,h.
The above splendid boats are propelled by low
pressure Engines. and heavy copper boilers.
The boats will stop at the Long wharf, in New
port. to receive and land passengers.
Newport, Feb. eth, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
NEWPORT EXCHANGE BANK.

"A Bank. held nj the Counting Room OF c. M.
Thursion, on The Gath instant. for the choice Of
Directors TO serve until the Annual Meeting on
the first Monday Of May next. The following
persons were chosen. viz - Charles NJ. Tbursion.
John St"rne. Robert Is. Crnns,on, Isracl 7. Lake.
and David :. Holloway.
And nj subsequent meeting Of the Directors,
CHARLEsM NJ THURsIoN was unanimously chO-
sen President and ROBERT Is. CRANsToN CASH
Ter.
The stockholders OF said Bank are hereby no.
tilted that the first Install lment Of ten dollars on
share, will be payable at the Counting Room Of
G. M. Thurston, on Monday, the Sd Of March
next X. B. CRANSJON, Cash'r.
Newport, Feb. 27, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

Several members Of Congress are no.
ticed by a correspondent Of the Balti'
more Patriot, under date Of Feb. II, a
mong whom is Dutec J. Pearce, Of X.
IsIand.-He is spoken Of as folIows:-
"Pearce, Of Rhode Island, the cores
pondent Of Amos Kendall, the renegade
OF his party, traitorous to all, faithful to
none, had something to say to day, and
came in the wake Of Mr.. Burgess.
Pcarce, he who made such fierce at
tack upon the administration winter be-
tore las, in speech of formidable length,
NOW goes the whole for the Kitchen
Cabinet and all their measures! What is
man made of To what will not some
men stoop' IL he could have felt the
scorn with which all parties to-day view
ed him, he would think that all the re-
wards he can ever expect to obtain, are
but poor compensation for the disgrace
he iDcurs."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
PROBATE NOTICES.

Court Of Probate, .MiddietoTn, Feb.l7, 1884.
"THEREAs the administration account on the
w estate Of Benjamin Gordner, Esq late
of Middlefown, dec. was presented for exanna-
iion and allowance is ordered that the con-
sderalion thereof be referred to a Court Of Pro.
bate TO be holden at the Town House in Middle
town, on the third Monday Of March next, at 9
O. clock. A M, and that previous notice be given by
publishing copy Of this order three several times
in the Herald Of the Times, to all persons in
ierested, to appear at said time and place, and be
heard.-By Order,
WILLIAM SMITH, Probate CIh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
MILIrARY.-We learn with pleasure

MILITARY.-We learn with pleasure
that Brevet Brig. Gen. Henry LEAvEN-
WORTH, u. S. Army, has been assigned
to the command of Brigade, embrace
ing all the troops from the Missouri to
the mouth Of the Red River and the Sa-
bine, including six companies Of the new
regiment Of cavalry. 1t is n highly inn
portant command, and no officer in SER
vice is better qualified to discharge its
active and arduous duties than General
LEAvESwoRrH.-[.N Y. Cour. y Eng.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.

The anniversary meetings ofthc friends
of Temperance throughout the United
States, as we'll as a large portion Of Eu-
rome, we're held on Tuesday evening, the
a5,h inst. An interesting and able Ad-
dress was delivered at the Cd Baptist
Meeting ouse, in this town, on that oc-
cssion, by the Rev. Mr.. DowLISo, be-
fore a numerous audience.
The services consisted Of Singing by
the Cboir,-Introductory Prayer by the
Rev. Mr.. Kcnt,-the Address,-and
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

At Market this day. 5i4 Beef Cattle, and ] SO
Sheep, divided as follows
AT BRIGiITON---4I4 Beef Cattle, and Iss
Sheep, (incuding 20 Beef Cattle. and SO Sheep
unsold last week. l0I Beef Cattle unsold.
AT CAMBRIDGE--IOO Beef Cattle, all OF
which have been before reported. 43 Beef Cat
tie unsold, all Of which will probably be saugh'
te~ed in nll the week. 26 Reef Cattle were leIt q
few miles back for next week and are not report
ed above.
PRIc Es-Beef Catte-Dull, dull (; the market
Is completely "gluited;" we do not recollect ev-
er witnessing so bad Market day. Cattle gem
orally were sold at 33 to SOC per hundred less
than they cost the drover on the "Conneciicut
valley" We noticed two yoke taken only S5 75.
We quote prime ats a SO; good at 4 SO n s;
thin at 4 a 4 25.
Sheep-A lot very fine were taken at 4 67,-
and lot at 3 SO a 3 81.
Swne-None at Market.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
FIRE KING!

The Ladies and Gentle men Of New
port, are respectfully informed that DR..
DIVINE gives his last Exhibition This
Evening, and they had better avail them
selves of this opportunity. The Exhibi-
ton is truly scientific and astonishing, as
well as interesting. l witnessed the Ex-
hibiton last evening, and was much sur
prised at the powers the DocToR posses
ses, to withstand the great element Of
FIRE. A SPECTATOR.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
ID / T. d.,

In this town, or Sunday the 10Th instant, Ruth
Amanda, daughter Of Mr. George Mason, aged 8
years and 6 months.
On Thursday last, Margaret Augusta Ayres, a.
dopted daughter Of Alexander and Margaret Muir
ray, in the 18th year Of her age. She was a ve-
ry promising and interesting child
On Tuesday, 18th inst. Ann Manuel, youngest
daughter OF Capt George Burdick, aged l year
and months.
On Sunday last, Mrs Abby Phillips, (colored
woman) widow Of Newport Phillips, aged SO.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

Claims on France. Extract from let
ter, dated Washington, 18th Instant
"Advices were yesterday received from
our minister at Paris, dated Ilth Dec.
1893, which states that the French min
lister had agreed that the documents and
papers relating to American vessels and
property captured and confscatsd should
be delivered to the former with all rea-
sonabIe despatch"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

Hon. LEVI LINCOLN, Ex-Governor of
Massac husetts, has been elected Re-
preventative to Congress from the 9th
Congre ssional District Of that State, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the cleo
ton Of the Hon. JOHN DAVIS, recently
chosen Governor Of the Commonwea alth,
vice Mr.. Lincoln, who declined re-
election.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
FOB sale.

On MONDAY, 17M MAR CH Nsrf.
wiH be sold at auction, on the premises,
al II O'Clock a. m. # fair, not, the
neri fair day
A LOT OF LAND situated in Mid
IA dletown, near the turn of the road
toward Green end, owned by the late
Mary Pitman, dec, containing between
4 and 5 acres, enclosed by stone wall,
and a cross wall dividing il into two lotsi
bounded on the east by the Pond ,and oil
the west by an open drift way, or road.
Conditions at the time and place Of
sale. By order of Thomas G. Pitman,
Executor.
WM LOWE, .auct'r.
Feb. I3, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

As an evidence Of the mildness of the
season, says the New Haven Herald, a
gentleman from Westville informs US, that
he has noticed, within a few days, large
numbers Of grasshoppers in his fields,
hopping about "as lively as crickets."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
TEMPERANCE HYMN.

TEMPERANCE HYMN.
Iune-"DAUoHTER OF ZIoN."
Daughter Of nations! awake from thy slumbers,
Awake! for thy foe is expressing thee sore,
Down the dark stream Of Intemperance what
| numbers,
Are urging their way to Eierniiy's shore!
Daughter Of nations, awake from thy slumbers.
Awake, e'er thou fall to recover no more.
Daughter Of nations! thy sons are enslaved,
| A tyrant Internal has bound them in chains;
Arise in thy might, let thy children be saved,
Expel the dread foe from thy mountains and
plains
Daught er Of nations, thy sons are enslaved,
Awake, e'er they sink where despair ever reigns.
Daughter Of naiions thy daughters nre wsiling.
! The ruin Of husbands and sons they deplore;
By gTievous oppression, their sad hearts quail
| Hg,
In pteous accents thy help they implore.
Daughter Of nations, thy daughters are wailing,
Awake to their rescue from runs deadly power.
Daughter Of nations! thy pris'ners are groaning.
| With alcohOl's victims the dungeons are fll'd;
In chains hear the captive his wretchedness
mourning,
Till all his complaints in deaths silence are
still'd.
Daughter Of nations, thy pris ners are groaning.
D! dry up the source whence their tears are dis
till'd.
Daughter of nations, the morning hath cleaned,
Tho day-star of temprance ascendeth the skies:
Awake TO the light that from heaven hath oeam'd,
No more let the darkness o'ershadow thine
eyes.
Daughter Of nations, the morning hath cleaned,
Now, hail its bright rays with thy sou-cheering
cries.
Daughter Of nations! awake TO thy glory!
And let thy blest influence be felt the world
Ger!
Awake! till intemperance he known but in story,
Awake, till ns woes shall oppress thee no moro
Daughter Of nations, awake to thy glory!
AWAKE! and the foe SHALL OPPREss THEE NO
MORE.
We hope and believe that salutary and
lasting benefits will result to many who
had the pleasure Of hearing the favora-
BILE and eloquent appeals Of the Rev.
gentleman, urging them onward in eve
ry reasonable exertion, to stay the rava.
ges of Intemperance that is even not0 o.
verspreading the land.
IT is gratifying to state, that thirty
seven names were added to the already
numerous list Of members Of the society
After the services were concluded, a
meeting Of the Society was held, at
which, on motion Of Mr.. Geo. Engs, a
unanimous vote was passed, thanking the
Rev. Mr.. Dowling for his excellent and
appropriate discourse delivered before
them on that evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
.Siaie of Rhode Island. SC.

Newport, sc.-Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial
Court, Jan. 18th, 1884.
"HEREAs ISAIAH CLApP,o of Little Comp
w ton, in the county Of Newport, Laborer,
has filed in said office his Petition, praying for the
reasons therein stated, that the marriage covenant
subsisting between him and Phebe Capp, might
be dissolved. and decree Of diverse pronu gated.
This is therefore to notify the said phebe to ap-
pear before said Court, TO he holden at Newport
on the first Monday Of March next and shew cause.
(if any she ha,h) why the prayers of said Petition
ought not 10 be granted.
GEO. c. MASON, clerk.
Newport. Jan. l6, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
NJ A Il IL / T. ID,

In this town, on Sunday evening last, by the
Rev. Mr. Kent. Mr. William Alger to Miss Ann
ID. Coggeshall. daughter Of the late Mr. Freedom
CoggesbalI, all Of this town.
In SmthfeId, on the 18th inst by the Rev.
Mr. Cooke, Mr. Joseph J. Cooke, Of Providence,
to Miss Adelaide NJ. Baker, daughter Of the late
Mr. John Baker of this town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27

The London Sun, Of Jan. 4,h, says
Mr.. Lander reached Liverpool, on We'd
nesday, in the Columbine, from Fernan-
do Po. He is in excellent health after
his perilous expedition into the interior
Of Africa"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-02-27
LOT OF LAND FOR SALE,

THNliE subscriber offers for sale Lot of Land
IL situated in the most central part Of New
port, measuring about 100 feet in width, and 1875
feet in length. There are on the premises a num-
ber Of valuable fruit trees Said lot would be
excellent building lot for person wishing etir
ed situation in the heart Of the business cominu-
nifty. For more particular information enquire Of
Feb. 20, 1884. WIN. $. NICHOLS.