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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-06-04
MY MOTHER.

Ny mother has been for many years among
i the glorifed in Heaven. Her look, her man
ner, her tones of voice, are all embalmed in
INV memory. The most distinct impression
Of these ever made, and the one which is the
most vivid in my eye, was implanted when
was quite small boy. ! cannot readily tell
how old was-perhaps six or seven. The
circumstances are fresh in my recollection as
if they had occurred yesterday. 1t was a
cool evening in autuInn-the fire burned very
briskly on the old kitchen hearth. My moth
er sat in the corner of the fire. place at the
right and just upon her lett hand, had seat
ed myself upon the large stone hearth in
front of the fire, with my hammer amusing
myself in bending a piece Of wire for carry
ing on my childish sports. | was exceeding.
ly animated at my work-after watching me
for some time, she dropped her knitting in
her lap, and in mellow, subdued tone, such
as mothers only can use, she said, "My son,
| wish could see you as much engaged in
serving Jesus Christ, as you are at our play"
She said not another word. But it went d.
rectly to my heart-I turned round and silly
wiped tear from my eye, and resumed my
task. My wicked heart had even then pride
enough to prompt wish to conceal my tears,
yet the arrow remained in my bosom, and
though many long year passed away before
began in reality to serve Jesus Christ, the
scene upon the kitchen hearth was never driv-
en- from my mind. In all the folly Of child
hood, and wildness of youth, it returned at
intervals to haunt my soul. 1t was just about
one full year after my mother had gone home
to glory, that first gave myself to the hand
Of Jesus. oh, | would have given all this
world had it been mine, could ! at that mo-
ment have taken the wings Of dove and
flown away, where could mingle, for an
hour, with her happy spirit, that might re-
call to her recollection, the scene passed on
the old kitchen hearth. | seldom think Of
her, except in connection with that scene.--
The fixedness Of her large blue eyes, her
look, her mellow and subduing tones, her
very gesture, as she dropped her knitting up
on her lap-are all present to my eye. 1t is
no picture Of the Imagination After the
lapse of more than quarter Of century,
love to drop tear as think Of that hour.
Should this simple story meet the eye of
any mother, would say to her, remember
how indelible are the impressions which a.
single word from your lips may make, in the
bosom of your child. And though you may
know it not, till the Judgment Day reveal it,
still the seed sown may bring forth ITS pre-
cious fruit, long after you shall sleep in the
dust.-[.E y. Evangelist.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-06-04

BY the following article from that pop
ular work, the Scientific Tracts, it will
be seen that a novel method Of killing
Whales, is about to be put into practice.
There seems to be no end Of yankee in
ventions. We shall doubtless soon hear
Of a wholesome diminution in the article
Of sperm oil.
PRussIc AcIp FOR KILLING WHALES.
MIR. Dexter II. Chamberlain, an un-
commonly ingenious mechanic of this
city, who sometime since produced the
machine for manufacturing hooks and
eyes with extraordinary exactness and
rapidly, has devised a way for killing
whales, so very novel, and yet, theoret-
ically, so very certain, that it promises S
to produce an entire revolution in that
laborious and truly hazardous employ
ment. 1t is familiarly known, that after a
harpoon is thrust into the great monster
ofthe ocean, he runs until exhausted by
the loss Of blood-in word, the boats
crew must wait till he bleeds to death.
The sacrifice Of life in following n
wounded whale, towed as the boat is, by
the frightened, wounded, and cnraged
animal, is sometimes melancholy in the
extreme. AT any rate, there is a consid-
able loss Of time in this part Of the bust
ness, and not unlrequently total loss Of
the whale, in consequence Of not giving a
mortal wound
To obviate all these difficulties, Mr..
c. has constructed a harpoon upon a
new principle which conveys 10 the bot
tom of the incsion small vial Of prussic
acid the most deadly Of all the known
poisons, inasmuch as the vital energies
seem overthrown very soon after this
horrible liquid is brought in contact with
the blood. The harPooner, rs is custo-
mary, will throw the instrument with all
his might, without regard to the spot,
for the object is to infect the poison.
When the whale starts, by reacting on
the line attached to the harpoon, the vital
is instantly crushed, and death lets loose
within his mighty frame. There can be
no redemption for the whale-die he
must, and quickly; for he is warm
blooded animal.
MIR Chamberlain has secured patent,
we understand, and deserves generous
reward for this unique discovery, which,
while it tends to lessen physical suffering,
an object of the highest moment to the
humanely disposed, affords the most GER
tain success TO whalemeD.
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HINTS TO MEN OF BUSINESS.

! Superin:end in person as much of your
business as practicable, and observe with a
watchful eye the management Of what is ne
cessarly committed to The agency Of others.
! Never lose sight of the powerful influence
Of example, and be careful in the manage
ment of your concerns, to recommend by
your own personal practice, uniform habits
of active, interested, and pcrseyering dill
gence to those in your employ.
BE prompt and explicit in your instructions
to your agents, and let it be understood by
them that you expect they will execute the
same in strict conformity thereto.
I Let 10 common amusement, interfere or
mingle with your business; make them entire
y distinct employments.
Despatch at once, if possible, whatever
you take in hand; if interrupted by unavoida-
bic interference, resume and finish 1t as soon
as the obstruction is removed
Beware of fselfindulgencc; no business can
possibly thrive under the shade Of its nflu-
ence.
Do not assume to yourself more credit for
what you do than you are entitled to-, rather
be content with little less; the public mind
will always discover where merit is due.
Familarize yourself with your books, keep
them accurately, and frequently investigate
and adjust their contents This is an impor-
tant item.
Cultivate domestic habits, for this your
family, if you have one, has strong and un-
dcniable claim;-besides your customers will
always be best pleased when they find you
at home or at the place of your business.
Never let hurry or confusion distract your
mind, or dispossess you of self command.
Under the influence of such habits as these,
with suitable dependence on Providence for
a blessing on the labour of your hands, you
will have good foundation to rest your hopes
upon, for success in whatever business you
may be employed in.-[.Mp. Repub.
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SACRED MUSIC.

! Nothing is capable Of exciting more un.
limited control over the passions of the hu-
man breast, than music. Its magic charm
has been the poets theme from the time OF
Tubal to the present. The power of elo-
quence, of painting and sculpture, with their
sister arts, are by no means to be underrated
But If the eloquence of Dcmosthenes could
sway the Althenian populace with irresista-
BILE power-the Tyre of Orpheus could call
forth the sturdy oak and flinty rock to the
merry dance.
If the canvas presenting ancestors engag-
cd in noble deeds, causes the warriors bosom
to swell with heroic ardor, and pant will
glowing emulation to excel them, the shr
sound of the clarion, the enchanting note Of
the bugle, and the loud quick beat of the
drum awaken his every energy, and urge
him onward amid the furious rage of battle
regardless alike of all things save the magic
influence that excites him:-lf the influence
of music over the secret springs of human
action be thus potent, rightly employed as a
means of religious Improvement, it would
seem to occupy no middle sank.
"Religious music furnishes fit subject
for the exercise Of art in all its various
branches, and aims at expression of feeling
in which all ranks and classes of the commu-
nifty feel an equal interest. 1t steals upon
the enraptured soul of the christian penitent
and gives to the bed of death foretaste Of
the joys of eternal life"
The influence also of religious music is
always felt, and unlike all other feelings, its
interest increases as we advance in years
and becomes greatest when the indictments
of a temporary existence have decayed. II
is when the passions of youth have ceased
and the attractions of the world are no longer
felt, that it comes to concentrate the delight
which had formerly been dssipated by other
objects. 1t is not hazarding much to say
that without the aid of the choir, our religious
worship would lose a large share of its eff
feet. Let those who are in the habit of hear
ing the anthem of praise from judicous
and select choir, bear me witness of its pow
er in calming the mind, softening the heart,
and raising it to its creator in gratitude and
praise.
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A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.-James c. Eas.

A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.-James G.. Eas-
"A ton of the town and county of Newport,
has this day made an Assignment to me of all
his property for distribution among his credi-
tors, according to the terms of said assign
ment. Among the property assigned is well
selected stock of Doors e. SHOES, of every
description, made Of the best materials, and
in the most workman-lke manner-All o
which is now offered for sale at the original
cost, at the store recently occupied by said
Easton, at the corner Of Market square in
Thames street, have appointed said Eas-
ton my agent to sell said stock
All persons indebted to said Eason, are
requested to make payment Immediately, and
those having claims against him will present
them. Ii. Y. CRANSTON,
Newport, May 5, 1885. .4sgn'e.
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REFLEcTIoNs.-The bed of death is always
scene to awaken salutary reflections, ever
in the most hardened. Who can behold
without deep emotion, the pale and inanimate
features, where life lately shone, and though,
manifested ITSELF now cold and rigid as mar
BILE, alike insensible to our regret or indiffer-
ence? There are the eyes that loved to gaze
on US, but which shall look on us no more,
now sealed by death; the lips that were wont
to smile at our approach, or greet us with
words Of affection, now closed forever;-and
the hand that often grasped our own with
friendships warmth, now cold and helpless,
having "forgot its cunning" Where is the
spirit that animated the senseless clay be-
fore US? that clay which resembles SO much,
yet alas! is so fearfully unlike, what we low
ed. Questions of deep import rise from the
soul TO the lips, when gazing on the corse Of
one dear to us-questions that death only
can solve: and dreadful would be our feel
ngs under such trials, did not religion hold
forth the blessed hope Of "another, and bet
ter world"-wbere we shall meet those who
have preceded us to the grave, and whose
departure has caused us so many tears
Can oil the boasted power of reason and
philosophy, offer balm like religion, under
such Affections?
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THE NIORAIIIST.
-''Th' only amaranthipe flower on earth,
is virtuo;-th' only lasting treasure, truth
From the N. Y. Mirror.
HOPE AND MEMORY.
fBY MRS. sIGoURsEI. l


A little baby lay in its cradle, and Hope
came and kissed it. When its nurse gave i,
cake, Hope promised another to morrow
and when its young sister brought flower
over which it clapped its wings and crowcd
Hope told of brighter ones, which it SHOULD
gather for ITSELF
The babe grew to n child-and another
friend came and kissed it. Her name was
Memory. She said "look behind thee-ant
tell me what thou seest." The child answer.
ed, 81 see little book" And Memory saiC
81 will teach thee how to get honey from the
book-that will be sweet to thee, when thou
art old"
The child become a youth. Once when
he went to his bed, Hope and Memory stood
by the pillow. Hope sung melodous song:
and said, "Follow me, and every morning
thou shalt wake with smile, as sweet as the
merry lay sung thee"
But Memory said, "IIope, is there any
need that we should contend? lie shall be
mine as well as thine. And we will be tc
him as sisters, all his life long,"
So he kissed Hope and Memory, and was
beloved of them both. While he slept peace.
fully-they sat silently by his side, weaving
rainbow tissue into dreams. When he a.
woke, they came, with the lark,-to bid him
good morning,-and he gave hand to each
He became a man. Every day, Hope
guided bin for his abor-and every night he
supped with Memory, at the table of Know
ledge.
But, at length, Age found him, and turned
his temples grey. To his eye, the world
seemed altered. Memory sat by his elbow
chair, like an old and tried friend. He look
ed at her seriously and said, "hast thou not
lost something, that entrusted to thee?"
She answered, 81 fear so for the lock of
my casket is worn. Sometimes am weary
and sleep, and Time purloins my key. But
the gems thou didst give me when life was
new-I can account for a,l-see how bright
they are."
While they thus sadly conversed, Hope
put forth wing she had worn, folded under
her garment, and tried its strength in a
heavenward flight.
The old man lay down to dic,-and when
his soul went forth from the body, the angels
took it. And Memory walked with it through
the open gate to heaven. But Hope lay
down at its threshold, and gently expired, as
n rose giveth out its last odours. Her part.
ing sigh was like the music of seraph's harp.
She breathed it into the bosom Of a glorious
form, and said:
"Tmmortal happiness! bring thee soul
that have led through the world! 1t is now
thine. Jesus hath redeemed it."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-06-04

"IIE subscriber informs the gentlemen
of Newport and its vicinity, that he
has just received from New York,
general assortment of FIS III ING and
S o OTI.NG TICKLE, selected with
great care, and embracing almost every ari-
Gle in the above line usually called for by the
experienced Sportsmen.
Also for sale, horse name combs, shammys,
for cleaning Carriages, riding whips, spurs,
&c. &C.
To let, good horse and beautiful pleasure
Carriage, built in the latest New-York style,
and particularly adapted for Sporting.-Also,
GUNS, to let by the day.
o. My friends are respectfully informed
that have erected a BILLIARD ROOM, con-
tiguous to my store, which will be open for
the reception of Company on the 4th of May
next The patronage of those who are par
tial to this scientific amusement, is solicited.
The Room will be kept private for select paa
ties if requested.
WIN. GOFF,
No. As, Thames s-streer
n fer doors South Of The Custom House.
April Both, 1S35-4 mos.
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Court Of Probate, .Vewport, Nay 4M, 1885.
A N Instrument in writing, dated 25th Sep
"A tember, 1890, purportng to be the last
Will and Testament of MARY SAVER, late of
Newport, dec.,s was presented for Probate,
and for letters Of Administration. with the
Will annexed, the Executor therein named,
declining the trust 1t is ordered, That the
same be received and the consideration there
Of referred to a Court Of Probate, to be hol-
den at the State House, in Newport, on the
first Monday in June next, at . o'clock, a. M,
and that previous notice be given by pub
fishing a copy of this order three several
times in the Herald ofhe Times, for all per-
sons interested, to appear at said time and
place, and be heard.
A true copy-Witncss
May6l B. b. IlowLANp, prob. elk.
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! SADNEss.--There is a mysterious feeling
that frequently passes like a cloud over the
spirit. II comes upon the soul in the busy
hustle of life, in the social circle, in the calm
and silent retreat of solitude. Its power is
alike supreme over the weak and iron heart
ed. At one time it is caused by the fitting
of single thought across the mind. Again,
a sound will come booming across the ocean
of memory, gloomy and solemn as the death
knell, overshadowing the bright hopes and
sunny feelings of the heart Who can de-
scribe IT, and yet who has not ielt its bewil-
dcring influence? Still it is delicious sort
Of sorrow; aud, like cloud dimming the sun
shine Of the river, although casting a momon-
tary shade Of gloom, it enhances the beauty
Of returning brightness.
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TRUST IN. HEA VEN


Tr,st IN Heaven! when o'er thy path
Clouds and tempesis come In wrath;
When Thy grei oppresseth thee,
" h,n "bscured thy prospects be.
When around thee mists are d. ives;
Heed them not but tristin Heaven!
Tiui in Heavenly " hen noruing lifts
y her head and casts her gifts,
Light and dew upon the earth,
" hen >be brings the blossoms forth,
Tili shall shine the stars Of even,
For IA safeguard, trust In Heaven!
Trust IN 1Ieaven. when there afIr
Eurneth many radiant star;
CaDst thou doubt. when thus their light
Cleans unshadowed through the night,
That protection may be given
To thy pillow!-tiust in Heaven!
Trust IN Heaven! when one by one
The sweet waves of hope glide on,
Leaving thee a wreck at last,
en- the shore whence they have passed;
Though thy heart is wrung aud riven,
stiIl forever trust In Ileaven,
Trust In Heaven! when from its way
Those thou lowest go asiray,
strive, still strive TO vim them back,
To its straight, but thornless track;
And that truth may soon be given
To their spirits-trust in Heaven.
Trust in Heaven! il shall not fnil,
When the darkest 6 ,irfs pre- vail;
Aud when death at length shall come,
When around thee s,reads his gloom,
Pray that thou mayest be forgiven.
Place thy dearest hopes in Heaven!
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POETRY.
lfrom the Albany Argus.
THEY NE'ER WILL BLOOM AGAIN.


lfrom the Albany Argus.
THEY NEER WILL BLOOM AGAIN
They ne'cr will bloom again
Youths bright and glowing hours,
When Passion led his train
I'hro' mirth's frequenled bowers.
In Aulun'n's bright, or winters night,
They ne'er will bloom again.
They never may return
Youths warm alluring dreams;
Their lights no longer burn.
Quenched are their morning beams,
Their sheen hath fled-iheir promise dead,
They never may return!
They can deceive no more
The loves Of early youths
Their melody is Ger,
AND stilled the lips oftruth.
The heart is cold-ihe form is old
they can deceive no more.
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.NEWPORT EXCHANGE BANK.

A T general meeting Of the Stockholders
"A of this Institution, held at their Banking
room on the 4th inst for the choice of Direc-
tors, the following named persons were cho-
sen for the year ensuing, viz: Charles M.
Thurston, John Sterne, Robert b. Cranston,
Israel F. Lake, David s. Holloway, and Ma
than Hammett.
And at subsequent meeting of the Direc-
tors, Charles NJ. Thurston was unanimously
chosen President. II. b. CRANSTON,
Newport, May 6, 1885. Cashier.
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FLowERs.-Flowers in all ages have been
made the representatives of innocence and
purity We decorate the bride, and strew
her path with flowers; we present the unde-
filed blossoms as similitude of her beauty
and untanted mind; trusting that her dest-
ny through life will be like theirs, grateful
and pleasing to all. We scatter them over
the coffin, the bier, and the earth, when we
consign our mortal blossoms to the dust, as
embems Of transient joy-fading pleasures,
withering hopes, yet rest in sure and certain
trust, that each in due season will be renew
ed again. All the writer's Of antiquity make
mention of their uses and application, in hea-
then and pagan ceremonies, whether of the
temple, the banquet, or the tomb-the rites,
the pleasures, or the sorrows of man.
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Fifty Dollars Reward! !

NNIIE above reward will be paid to any person
IL or persons who will give such information,
as will lead to the apprehension Of the villain or
villains, who have taken down my sign three diff
ferent times, besides carrying off my lantern from
the Coonnade, within the last months. would
advise those who have been engaged in this pitt
ful business, to beware for fear Of detection.
May 81, 1880 VIM. B. RIDER.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
TfIE subscribers having been duly appoint
l. ed Executors to the last will and testa-
ment of ANNA CARPENTER, late of
Newport, widow, deceased, request all per-
sons having demands against said Estate, 10
present them for settlement, and those indebt-
ed, to make immediate payment to
STEPHEN GOULD, r,
EDWARD w. LAwroN. HIeS'
Newport, IL mo. 9th, 1884.
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JOHN T.. TOWNSEND,

HAS just received few ps Cd stout white
~ linen shceting, an excellent article for
single beds-also "a white cotton sheetings;
brown linen table cloths, table linen, good
Russia diapers, heavy brown sheetings, wool
len table cloths, handsome article; furniture
chintz, broadcloths, cassimeres,- - satsinets,-
corded skirts, elastic suspenders, blk Italian
silk hdkfs., shell combs, with variety OF 9th
er seasonable goods for sale cheap.
Newport, April 23d, 1885.
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They that govern most make least noise,
You see when they row in barge, they that
do the drudgery, work, slash, aud puff and
sweat; but he that governs. sits quietly at the
stern, and is scarce seen 10 stir !Selden.
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ISAAC GOULD & SON,
SILK WOOLLE.N DYER.

TuNlIE subscriber would inform his friends. and
u the public generally. that he has taken the
shop recently occupied by Messrs. B. & j. q.
Weaver, few doors east Of Mr.. Green Dur
roughss store, where he intends to devote his
whole time and attention to the dyeing Of silk
and wooen goods, and articles Of wearing nppa-
rel, &c. S'c.-iie pledges himself to execute all
orders in the line Of his business with pronPiness,
and in style of workmanship that cannot fail 10
give perfect satisfaction.
WM. A. THUR STON.
Newport, April 3O,lS35
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II is observed in. those countries where
God does most for man--man does the least
for himself
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Truth is clothed in white, but lie comcth
forth with all the colors of the rainbow.
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Snow let the Fisherman his toll prepare,
And arm himself with every watery snare;
Ills hooks. his lines, peruse with careful eye,
Increase his tackle, and his rod re-tie."
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Clothe philosopher in rags, and his best
sayings will command no regard.
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FOR NAY.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY
Y'liE steamer Boston, Capt. Comstock, and
Il the steamer Providence, Capt. s. Thay-
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NOTICE.

SAAC GOULD, having formed n connexion
IL in business with his Son, DAVID J. GoULD,
their business will in future be conducted under
ia Of