Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-09-17
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A lady in New York was, few days ago,
brought up before the mayor, charged with "Jit-
ing Of a piece cf her husJu,d's eay!'
II is stated by correspondent of the Grand
Gulf (Miss.) Advertiser, that the Cotton Crop of
the present year in that State, will amount TO
$50, 900 bales; value, fifteen millions Of dol
lars.
I, Meetings on the subject Of the abolitionists
have been held throughout every district in South
Carolina, expressive Of their determination with
one voice, to inhct summary retribulion upon
any individual who shall either directly or nd-
rectly, by word, writing or action, attempt TO in
teriere with their slave property.
The Newburypor Herald states that Rev. j.
Warren, clergyman from Haverhill. in this
county, has been hanged in Louisiana, by mob
law, "for preaching disorganizng doctrines 10
the slaves.''
Matthias, the pseudo-prophet in undertake
ing to perform miracle, jumped from Il steam
boat in North river, New York, in company of
another fanatic, whom he had persuaded to help
work the wonder. Matthias, was drowned, the
other fool was rescued.
l ('Ihe above story Of Matlhias's death is con-
tradicted by several Of the Southern papers.l
The Governor Of Georgia, has appointed the
fifth day Of October, for the election of four Rep
resentatives to fill the vacancies in the Congress
sonal delegation from that State.
ALADAMA.-The Tuscaloosa Intellisencer
states, that, as far as heard from, there are l6
White, Ia doubtful, and 81 Van Buren, men, in
the mex. Legislature.
Fashions for Gemtlemen.--Exuact Of let
ter from London. Screen is the most lashiona-
ribbed cassmeres for pantaloons. Olive the
most fashionable color for cOats.''
1t is said that Judge Shaler will not accept the
Presidents appointment as Secretary Of Michi-
gan. That Territory has now neither Governor
nor Secretary.
A Philadelphia paper says the election Of Ri,-
ner for Governor will be hailed with universal
satisfaction. The WolGes will rejoice because Of
the defeat Of Muhenburg-the Muleys because
Of Wof's defeat-and the friends Of correct prin-
ciples because Of the defeat Of them both.
i VERMONT ELECTION. Sufficient returns
have been received TO ascertain that choice
for Governor has been made by the people. lie
will be chosen by a Convention Of the Council
and Representatives. The Wing candidate for
- g. ohn h,,.
large majority. Van Burensm is in bad odor in
Vermont. The Rutland Herald estimates that
1876 Wings and Antmasons are elected TO the
Legislature, and 79 Van Buren, Representatives.
\ A writer speaking Of Van Buren's creeping un-
der the popular mantle Of Gen. Jackson" asks
why does not she Of Kmderhook run on his own
hook 2" Maj. Noah says that Van ''has no
hook of bis own. He always hooked on to some
one else.''
Five thousand dollars reward has been offered
by an enactment Of the legislature of Mississippi,
10 any person or persons who shall arrest and
bring to trial, and prosecute 10 conviction under
its laws, any person who shall utter publish or
circulate within the limits Of that state, the Lib
orator, or any other paper, circular, pamphlet,
letter or address Of seditious character On
conviction Of such offender, the governor is au-
lhorzed 10 draw his warrant Oh the treasurer for
the same.
Honorary DegSees,--The degree Of d. D.
was conferred upon the venerable President Of
the United States at late college examination at
Sicuta Grove, Tennessee.-W hat next' cant
some new degrees be especially invented to ho-
nor the venerable President