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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-02

The following extract from an ingeniously writ
ten story which is now going the rounds of the
news papers, may be considered as one of the many
marvellous humbugs which are so current at the
present day. 1t will compare very well with Mum
chausen or Baron Tots tales or the wonders of the
Arabian Nights but that it is to be considered en-
titled to any more credit with the thinking part OF
our Species is what we very much doubt. The sto-
ry is a plausible one, and commences with giving a
minute account of the prodigious telescope by which
these wonderful discoveries have been made Our
large and our readers must rest satisfied with the
information, that Mr. John Hersche, son of the Gel
ebrated Astronomer Herschel who invented the
greatest telescope in the world has far surpassed
his distinguished father in the magniiiccnce of his
conceptions, and observations, that by means of a
telescope whose magnifying power should exceed
that of the elder Ierschel in the proportion of more
than six to one in other words, that the tel
scope of the elder Herschel possessed the power of
magnifying objects 6000 times their actual size that
of the younger IIerschel should magnify them
40 900 times their actual size, has been enabled not
only to study the geography of the moon, but actu-
ally to write treatise upon the animated nature OF
that planet to tell us all about its quadrupeds, its BIZ
peds, its winged animals, and its reptiles. BY
of this prodgious telescope Sir John HerscheI
asceraned that the portentous comet predicted for
1885, which was to approach so nenr .h.s trembling
globe that we might hear the roorn5 oi ia hrc had
turned upon another scent, and would not even
shake hair of its tail ovcr hunting grounds"
The story is rather tough one and we repeat that it
must receive little more confirmation before we
can consider it any thing more than a well woven
fiction.
GREAT ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES,
LATELY MADE
by Sir John Uersehei, l.. l.. d., T.. II. g., So.
AT THE CARE OF GOOD MORE
| From the iSUDDfemeuf In fbe E.fjybur0b your,oJ
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-02
@86ose-8scanS 9epaeciean
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 2, 1885.
Republican Nomination
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON.

The following returns embrace all the towns in
the State, by which it will be that Messrs.
Pcarcc and Sprague are elected by small majority.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-02

TIE wheat, oats and hay crops in Lower Canada
promise an unusual abundance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-02

ESfrdrdgance.-At southern meeting, resolu-
ton was adopted, offering $1,000 for Arthur
Tappan's ears
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-02

GF7The Steamboat Lexington has discontinued
her trips between Providence and New FORK for the
present season.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

AJolt;oaisrn in Fermont.-We learn from gentleman
who has been travelling in the Northern part Of the State
Of Vermont, that abolitionis attempted recently to
hold forth in the village of Bradford in that State He
advised {, dcsist from his undertaking, it was
against the wishes of the people of the village to
have the subject ag,atcd; but with that blind and
bgotcd obsnacy, which characteristics this class Of
modern reiormers, he refused to listen to good
sci, and proceeded to lecture to what few he could
collect to hear him. He had not however, got
along far in his DISCOURSE, before himself and audi
tors were assailed with a shower of water from an
engine, which was planted at the door. Notwthsand
ing hs unique mode Of salutaton he kept his ground
until the engine was again replenished and discharged
upon hun, when nc withdrew, well convinced that the
Vermontcrs understood well the of putting out
the torches OF the ncendiarcs who would light up
county with the flames of revolution. as the brand of
him who would set their dwellings in conlsgration-
hcuoport 3rgIs ~ -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06
THYHE RACES over the Halifax (Va.) Course, wi
b commence ON Tuesday. the 18th day Of Octobe

THYHE RACES the Halifax (Va.) Course, will
b commence on Tuesday, the 18th day Of October
next and continue four days.
FIRST DAY.-A sweepstake for colts and FLIES, mile
hcats-SO0 entrance, half forfeit four subscribers and
closed.
Charles F. Edwards enters his grey colt by Medley,
dam by Conquer.
VIM. Haynes enters his b. by Medley. dam Raleigh.
VIM: McCargo enters bay colt by Sir Charles, dam by
Virgnian
VIM. w. Hurt enters Henrietta Scott by Sir Charles.
dam Charlotte Temple by Sir Archy
SECOND DAY.-Proprietor purse $500, two mile
heats-enruncc SIS
THIRD DAy.-Jockey club purse $500, three mile
heats-enrance $50.
FOURTH pAY.-Proprictors purse 500, two mile
heats-entrance $25 to be added to the purse.
From the number of fine horses in training in
the upper country fine sport is expected The Proprie
tor will be prepared to accommodate all those who may
choose to call on him. THE PROPRIETOR
Sept. %. 4O-wtlOO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

Of the Wing press at the North, about the great ana
auabls services rendered party BY the votes OF the
free negroes who are all abolitionists in that state
Secondly An The ssue sn o. r"e
thirdly The only three papers at the North, mot
established hy The Additionally which have come out
decidedly in ltrir favor violently opposed to Van
Rnren namely the New York Americana the Daily Ad-
81 ver,isrr aud The Portland Advertiser
And Fourthly. short time since George Jackson,
of the the circular lately issued at boston,
Committed! So much for the Wing anti. Van buren,
Abolitionists Let who are their
u ana the friends of the South. ,h., hat
- And in the first place, let enquire VINO are lux JijS
have thrown themselves into the breach ana Fets'c
i their alt for tbs preservation Of Southern and,
he nrotecton of the Union against these vile iscenoa
,;cs! The answer is at hand-Col Hugcr the fosthas
VI ter al Charleston, Van Buren, man iI' 10y Al
ths postmaster at New York, Van Buren, man Mr..
the Postmaster-Genera Of the United States
3 W. Raven man whose noble conduct has been sanction
l. ed by another Van Buren, man, ASDREW JAChsoN'
FsIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! -,
/. secondly. What has Mr.. Van Buren, said himself
81 over his own signature? Why, that the constitutional
rights of the South, with regard to their negro property
must be held sacred!
s;c press in the Middle and Eastern Staes' Why, down
with the abolonists and all other enemies OF our gori
ssous Union! -rn.
Fourthly Does not the letter Of the Hon Cornelius
wv Lawrence, the Van Buren, mayor OF the Cty OF view
York (which see in another coumn the chairman OF
the South Carolina association, speak volumes Oh ''S
subect' n.r
And lastly What says the late "Albany Regency
meeting at which presided the Governor OF the empire
State, fNew York; Mr. Marcy, the bosom friend of Mr.
Van Buren,, Read the resolutions, people OF Georgia
adopted at this meeting in another column OF Our paPe
to-day, and judge for yourselves Mr. ian nulen
friend of the Abolonsts indeed u is the deermina'
ton of him and his friends at the North to put mem
down. that has driven the enemies OF the Union al the
South almost to desperation Southern Banner
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

THoaPsoEIAN Rior AT ARrSGros.-We have received
anonymous of serious disturbance at Abng.
ton, Sunday evening last in consequence of notice
being given that lecture would be delivered in the
meeting house by the Aboltonist Thompson II states
that the meeting disturbed by yes and hsses and
the throwing Missiles and that the person
was threatened he withdrew from the house under an
escort Of ladies' but that he escaped without injury
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

nRY GOODS-!Harkst Bv:dge.-WADswoRTH g.
y WILLIAMS are now prepared to furnish country
as they procure them any Northern Market
September 4. 35-l0t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

HNARMONY HALL-Thc Fall term of this inst-
tuition will commence the first Of October-t the
place and terms Of tuition, same last year-Furtler
information may be obtained by applying to the principal
Sept. IS. (41-4t1 H. b. TURNER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

THE ABoIIrrossTs.-The resolutions which have
been unanimously passed by tho frecmen of this town, at
the adjourned meeting of Monday last on the subject Of
abolition Of slavery, will be found in this day paper
We gratilied to find fow-citizcns acting with
much un"nimty and true patriotism they have done
this occasIon The resolutions express own views
precisely and trust they also express the views of
nine hundred and ninety out of thousand OF the
people Of New England. Indeed have good rca-
to believe that the people Of the Northern States
without exception to the full extent as deci-
dcdly opposed to the anaticsin of the reckless Abo-
litioniss, the People OF tho Southern States them
selves. There may not be much noise and
clustering upon the subject at the South, as we have
among ns, but the reason is, not that they have fewer
abotonis,s among them, but because these reckless
dsorganScrs disseminate their moonshine notions,
with greater impunity here than at the South. 1t is
truly gratifying to Observe the prompudc displayed by
the patriotic statesmen the of wealth and talents
all political parties in meeting this question. We trust
that the spirit will continue to prevail until it has
frowned into silence and utter contempt the unloly e
forts and projects othose reckless fanatcs who for the
sake of giving themselves little brief notoriety
ready to cry havoc and let slip the dogs Of civil
Necport Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

We chccrfuly lay before readers the following
Hints from our Correspondent:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06


Rcsoired That the foregoing preamble and resolutions
be signed BY the individual members present: and pun
shcd in the New York Times.
DAVID BRYsON, Chairman.
John Covilic, William Agnrw,
Henry Yates, Jonathan J. Cnddingon,
James B. Clark, Anthony w. Blocker,
Jesse West, John e.. Rohr,
John Foote John R. Rhnrlandcr,
John w. De Grauw, Thomas 5 Brady,
William Timpson, James r. Whiting,
William Tyack, Levi Kdder,
John J. Earle, John V Greenfield,
Jacob D. Clutc Charles 4. Van Zandt,
John n. Frederick Benson Miilrdolcr
Stephen Allen, Samuel F.. Thistle,
NJ. M. Quackrnboss, George w. Gantz,
Robert Cochran, Andrew Mills,
Andrew Sure, Hczekiuh w. Bonncll,
William F. Piatt, Ephran Scudder,
Patrick McCaferty, ElGaihan Thornr,
Thos F. Wawurth, John McKibbin,
Thomas Chappcll, Joseph Smart.
William Lee, EDWARD SANFORD, Secref"ry
What. though these resolutions not pleasing !"
the Nt,o York Ercning Post which is not invited by h'
Tammany Committee to rrpubsh 'hem-yet they arr
not less pleasing U.s. because their spirit deounccs he
quasi .7boidi0n course nf that paper
In addition to these Proceedings, we have thrown ~,
TO our preceding columns the strong and congc"ia'
Resolutions Of Rochester and Newport. We have as"
before us the Proceedings Of the Van Buren, Conv'n
ton of Cortland n Y, and the Convention of C5yns'
county-the last concluding with the following feso"
tom
R.so'red That this Convention in common they he'
with the of their fellow citizens the North oil az
tica parties, and Of all religious peuaons. have Witnessed
deep regret and indignation the mad attempts Of few ana
tcrnedGe with the domestic rcacns Of the South on the
slavery TINT regard the Of the abotonIsts as
airy their character, designating in their tendency
the national compact unworthy Of all good citizens ana
sviaby the r, of this Union whchn %
tered many hopes and associations dear every America
We also lay before readers the following frGccss
ings Of Chaulauqre county, with the following eho0's
ment from the Albany Argus:
From the albany lrgus)
The resolutions adopted by the Chautauquc connG I
publican Convention strong and direct on inc md
on question They meet the case in all It's Enable
express an approval only of the just ana s the
ground assumed by the Postmaster General but o. y.
taken by the Postmasers at Charleston anu
York to arrest the progress of ncendarsn
to regard also the pretended friends OF 'fcr evil
as little else than abolitioniss in disguise II IS Ve
dent that the resolutions Of the democracy Of If
have not been submitted to the emasculatnG P0"''
the Editor of the Eve. Post:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

Bishops Emory and Heddng have addressed !, CIcu
lar Letter to the Ministers of the Methodist EpScoPa
Churches Of the Ncw-England Conference in relation
to the agaling question, in which they atcctlonate
warn their brethren against the folly and danger
mcddling with the subject of Abolition-3Iez Herald
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06

This letter is perfectly explicit and satisfactory. L,
shows concusvcly that he is with the South; more
pccally when connect it with the Resolutions of the
citizens Of Albany, which he has adopted bis We
have read them over agan-and repubIsh the following
synopsis of thcm which gave on the ! lth ult:
"Amid these Proceedings, We hail with delight the
Meeting and Resolutions Of Albany. They up to
the hub. They in perfect unison with the Rights
and Sentiments of the South. They Invested Of all
the metaphysics and distractions of the Resolutions Of
n York They ale free from all qualification and equi
yocation-no idle denuncations Of the ers Of sarery
no pompous assertions of the Right Of discussion -
But they in the most unqualified terms, that it
is Southern question: which belongs under the Federal
compact exclusively to the South They denounce all
discussions upon it in the other States which, from their
very nature are calculated tn inAame the public mind
and put in jeopardy the lives and property of their fell
lowczens as at rar Nth crcry rule of moral duty and
every suggestion of humanity and they TepIoba'e The
cendaries who will persist in carrying them on, as dis
loyal to the Union They leave in full possession Of
the right of doing with it, suits pleasure and
principles They declare that IT subject only the
respective arrangements Of the several States within
which it exists and that any attempt, by the Gorcrr-
sncnt or People Of any other State by the General
Government, to interfere with or disturb it, would
violate the spirit of that compromise which lies at the
basis of the Federal compact. pronounce these
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-28

y N|fHNIN9FILIf5 IVIIOsJ AUIu3T
WARtSKE PRKPARATIOgs In consequence Of the
repeated, daily and hourly depredations which are now
being committed upon the icers and citizens bordering
on the Michigan territory by the Michigan authorities
TIE Governor has found his duty coll out the Military
TO their protection Orders hove been given 10 s0joT-
General James n Bel, Of the l5th Division of Ohio
Militia to call out the Military forthwith Cen Bell
tia and volunteer Of sis Brigade mt in rem
dl9ess TO march at moments warming IL necessary-
(,g-tue
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-28

T~ LGtOBS Will be sold Tor CASH 10 ine highest
bidder on Tuesday the 23d day OF September next
az Henderson = Roads in the upper end Of Hanover
County Five likely Negro Boys, all the children Of one
youngest large enough for gsoJ p,g bow '" ''i'
CHARLES H. COOKE,
ageat for tie isga.ees Of soiesson Sanisy, dee'd
Aug. % 33-w3gs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-28

TH7O RAIL ROAD CONTAGIOUS --Proposals
u will be received at Hicks Ford Creorsyjle c0up
~ Virginia The 2ist day Of September for Che exca
walton, emDannent and masonry Of abaat fifteen niles
o. we Hreensvic and Roanoke Rulroud, commencing
az ie intersection Of said Railroad with the PETERSBURG
Hail-road. 'S
Plans and Prohlcs Of The line will be exhibited and
gneera Oibcc at Hcks Ford Que week previous to ,ho
letting. ~
Recommendations will be expected IN al cases in
which the contraction is net known to the Engineer
CHARLES y. NJ. GARsETT. Engineer.
August 25. - 7ItthS
HRlLLET5, BlLJETS.-f wish 10 purchase. deli.
~ ~ verabe AZ the Penjtentafy between forty and 6c
" thousand flour barrel bilcis For twenty ibousand
delivered Immediately, cay by the Let Of Jnly (ncxt
month"; viii pay Si7 per thousand
THOS. g. MONCURE
June 10. il2- CcR 4geu PeNi,enfiarV.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
TO Stone MasOns and Con-
tractors.

YNllE subscriber will receive proposals un.
u I'll the goth Of April next, for the con-
str'lcton Off Dixie aud PIER on n shoal at
The north end of Goat Island in this harbour
4 The DlkE-founded in an average depth
OF u feet at low water, will he about 1850 feet
IN length; about 10 feet broad under water,
a feet broad above water, and 10 feet high
above low water. The part under low water
will be constructed of granite stones 10 feet
long, ] ! feet high, and at least a feet broad,
laid in open work, and fillcdin with refuse
stones aud gravel. The part above low wa
ter will be faced with granite in courses hav-
ing due proportion of headers, and backed
with good rubble work. The top course will
consist entirely of headers 7 feet long, and
not less than u #. rise and ] ! #. width.
/ The PlER-standing on the outer end Of
the Dixie in a mean depth at low water of
nearly I3 feet, will be 80 feet square. Two
of its walls will be 10 feet thick under low
water, and two & feet thick--these walls be-
ing formed Of large granite stones laid in OPP
en- work, and fillcd-in with refuse stones and
gravel. Above water these walls will be fac
ed, on one side, with granite in courses, and
backed by good rubble work: the thickness
being reduced, by slight batter in front and
by offsets in the rear, to feet at the top.
The top coarse Of these pier walls will be
composed Of stones not less than #. thick,
) feet long, and two feet broad-all laid as
headers. The space enclosed by the Pier
walls will be filed first with refuse stones to-
the height of low water, and then with as
much gravel as may be required to fill all the,
interstices. Upon part of this suriaee II
strong griuage will be laid of the size neces-
sary for the foundation of Light House: up
on this grillage a mass, feet high, of dry
rubble masonry will be laid, and thereon a
mass, Of rubbe masonry in mortar,3 feet nigh.
The space around this foundation will be fill,
ed, 6rst with refuse stones carefully packed,
and then with gravel. The top of the Pier
(l0 feet above low water) will be formed by a.
pavement of large granite stones.
For further particulars, and an inspection Of
the plans, personal application must be made
to the subscriber, or in his absence, to Mr.,
John b. Lyon, Newport.
The proposals may embrace the supply of
all the aterials, and the execution of all the
work-or, separate proposals may be made
for the supply Of the granite-for the delivc-
ry Of the filling-in stone and gravcl-for the
execution Of the work under water including,
or not including, the matcrials-and for the
execution of the work above water including,
or not, the materials.
The Pier to be completed by the 3lst De-
cember, lS35-The Dixie to be completed by
the 3lst December, lS:6.
With the proposals satisfactory evidence
must be produced of the ability to comply
with the terms therein proposed, and to Sc
cure the execution of contract by RESPONSE
BILE names. JOS. q. TOTTEN, COL
Eng'rs. Brerst Col.
Newport, r. |. March 25, 1885.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
LEATHER AGENCY

II C. SHAW, informs the public that
~ he has opened Store for the sale
of Ncw-York 8, Philadelphia LEATHER,
of various qualities, consisting Of Slaugh-
ter and Spanish Sole, Iiemlock and oak
tan, from inferior and low priced, to the
srst quality and will keep IA constant
supply on hand, and sell for cash, or ap-
proved notes, payable at Bank, at the
lowest fair prices.
Dealers and Manufacturers in this im-
portant article in town and country, may
do well to call and Judge for themselves.
Newport, Sept. 4th, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
TO the People Of KhOde-HsIand.
or .kEUPORI

The Election unusually
init the Senate the United States and seq the present balance lance parties
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14

Court Of Probate, .Nerpori, .2pri Gh, 1885
IN HE Administrators I'd account on the
IL Estate of Nathan BrOwncll ,Iate of New
port, Butcher, dec, was presented for allow
ance and an order of distribution of the bal
ance: 1t is ordered, That the same be re-
ceivcd and the consideration referred to a
Court of Probate, to be holden at the State
House, in Newport, on the first Monday IN
May next, at 0 O'Clock, n. m. and that previous
notice be given by publishing a copy of this
order three several times in the Herald of the
Times, for all persons interested to appear at
said time and place. and be heard
A true copy:
A0l B. Is. Rowland, prob. CIR.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
TO the Traders Of Newport


MARxET-SaUARE, Providence, X. /.
TX EEP constantly for sale an Extensive As
IN sortmeHt Of English, French and American
GOODS, which they offer for sale on the most
liberal terms Manufacturers, Merchant Talors
and other dealers who visit this city Cor the par
pose Of purchasing, will ind for their interest to
call March lS, 1S35-3m
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
Court OF Probate, .Nsrpor, april 9Th, 1885

CONt OF ProJale, .Ntirp0rf, .7PTH OH, Ie:'3.
'lNHE Guardians account on James NJ Max
l. son and Ann &. Hall, children Of JoHN
s. MAxoN, late of Newport, Tailor, dec. was
presented for allowance: 1t is ordered, That
the same be received and the consideration
thereof referred to Court of Probate. to be
holden at the State House, IN Newport, on
the first Monday in May next, at O'Clock
u. m. and that previous notice be given by
publishing copy of this order three several
times in the Heruid oChe Times, for all per-
sons interested to appear at said time and
place, and be heard. True copy:
A01 Is. B. Rowland, prOb. elk.