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should get it-they could not soon forget the old
soldier-but so late let me pay my debts and die
can live no longer But somebody stole it-thcy
didn't do it fifty years ago, but I've got it now,
hav' mt mo, they didn't keep i,-they would steal
the old mans money They could not keep it, the
God Of Battles would blast them for it-God have
mercy on theni-they did, fight for it-let me pay
my debts and dle--my children are all dead-my
wife died n-in the poor house-and mel don't
want to live any longer--nobody knows me now
let me die !"
The stage stopped at -. Hitherto during the
ride the old man had been silent. Forgetful Of the
present-inattenttve of the things about him-his
mind was back among other scenes. A long, long,
reverie-and one from which he was never to ava
ken His lips moved rapidy-though sound was
audlble-inyounary and spasmodic emotions eyinc-
ed the activity of his mind--he was busily commu-
ming with his friends, and reviewing the events Of
his youth Poor old man fifty years since seemed
to him but yesterday. One of the lone and so-
lated survivors af another and better race he had
no communion with those about him. Dwelling
upon the hardships-the privatons-the dangers
the escapes-the victories of another age, his frame
infirm and old, could support the recollection as
once in the day of his strength he withsood in re-
aity!
Hark murmurcd the old man. All eyes turn
ed towards him. lie raised himself on his staff and
leaned forward. His eyes beamed with supernatu-
raj anlmation-and contrasted fearfully with his
shrunken CONFERENCE.-The hat had fallen, and his
silver locks moved the light air, his lips compress
ed-his posture firm oh God was it his death
struggled The roll of distant drum fell on his ear
he grasped his staff firmly, once he had held
his frelock. bugle sounded clear and full beside
the coach-For Congress and the People, cha -
His voice ceased he fell back TO his seat-a husky
rafting in his throat succeeded
The spirit of the revolutionary patriot had depart
ed
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INTERESTING INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE
OF KOSCIU S/kO.

Upon his return from Poland Koscuszko entered
the army and, proof of the kings appreciation
of his abilities and application. almost immediately
obtained company. But this, the natural career
of poor noblcman possessing military talents, was
speedily interrupted, at least in his native land, by
the influence of that most universal of passions
against the arbitrary power of which not even the
wisest can shield themselves. kosciuszko fell in
love with maiden, raised, by birth aud fortune, far
above his prctcnsions, inasmuch as she was the
daughter Of one Of the grand dgntarcs Of the king
dom, Joseph Sosnowski,, marshall OF Lithuania
and vices general of the crown. Towards the end of
the year l711, circumstances, which he then es-
tcemed most fortunate, quartered kosciuszko's regi
ment in Llthuania, and the enamored officer himself
in the marshall's estate. lie made good Of the
oppc Dnnities thus afforded him gain the affections
of the Lady Louisa Sosnswsk But. once secure
of her heart. kosciuszko adopted frank and honor
able course.
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Who used to share in what was mine,
Or took. it all, did he incline,
Cause was eight and he was nine'
My Brother.
Who stroked my head, and said " Good lad"
And gave me sxpencc, " all he had :
But at the stall the coin was bad
MY Godfather.
Who, gratis, shared my social glass
But when misfortune came to pass,
Refearr'd me to the pump Alas
My Friend
Through all this weary world, in briei,
Who ever sympathised with grief
Or shared my joy-my sole relief
Myself
JIo0d's Comic Annual.
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ALAY OF REAL LIFE.

Some are born with wooden spoon in their mouths AM
some with golden ado - GoidSnh.
Some born with tin rings their noses, and wit
silver ones. ."-SaecrsH'h.
Who ruined me ere was born.
Sold every acre, grass corn,
And left the next heir all iorlorni
My Grandfather
Who said my mother nurse,
And physIcted me and made the worse
Till infancy became a curse'
My Grandmother
Who lett me in the seventh year,
comfort TO my mother dear,
Aud Mr.. Pope. the overseer1
My Father
Who let me starve, TO buy her gin,
Till all my bones came through my skin
Then called me a ugly little sin ~
My mother
Who said my mother Turk,
Aud took me home and made me work.
And managed half my meals to shirk'
My Aunt
Who :" of all earthly things would boast,
81 lie hated all others bra,s the most"
And therefore made me fool my post
My Uncle.
Who got in scrapes an endless score
Aud always laid them at my door,
Till many bitter bang borel
My Cousin.
Who took me home when mother died.
Again with father TO reside,
Black shoes, clean knives, Gar aud wide
Ny Stepmoher
Who maued my stealtlly urchin Joys.
Md when played cried What noisc =
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THE JEWELLERS.

iere were sounds oimirih and joyousness
Broke forth in the lighted hall,
ID there was many merry laugh,
Ind many a merry call;
ID the glass was freely passed around
And the nectar freely quaiied-
I'd many heart felt light with glee.
md the Joy of the thrilling draught
voice arose in that place OF mrih,
And glass was flourshed high
drink to Life = said a son OF eartl'f
And do not fear to die
,aye no fear--i have no fear
Talk not of the vagrant, Death,
or he is grim old gentleman,
And he wars but with his breath
n eer, comrades, cheer We drink TO LIie-
And we do not fear to die
,st then rushing sound was heard.
As of spirits sweeping by
nd presently the latch flew upI
And the door flew open wide
nd stranger strobe within the hall
With an air OF martial pride.
spoke I Join in your rovolry,
Bold sons of the Bacchanr rite;
nd drink the toast ye have drunk before
The pledge ofyou dauntless Knight
ill high--fllhigh-we drink to Life
And we scorn the reaper Death,
or be is grim old gentleman,
And he wars but with his breath
Hes noble soul, that Champion Kuighs
And he wears a marital brow;
'h he'll pass the gates Of Paradise,
To the regions Of bliss below
his was too much for the Bacchanal
Fire flashed from his angry eye;
muttered curse-and a yengeinl oath
Intruder, thou shalt die =
Ic strickland the strangers guise fell Off
And phantom form stood there,
grnuing, aud ghosty, and horrible thing
With rotten and mildcwed hair,
nd they struggled awhile, tlll the stranger blev
A blast Of his whitening breath;
nd the Bacchanid fell at the Phantom's feet
And his coaqnoror was-Death!
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LEADING-sTRrNGs MADE EASY


Who is not goUcrned by the vOrd "LEDY"
Ere we not led in leading snings
As through this world we trotl
he mule and newly married map
Are bride ed-are thoy nOt1
Pur habits are diseased in truth
And lest we die and rot
Pur pulse, by Doctors sage and grave
Is .tcoled-is it not
he young, the asedand the prime.
Have leading features got.
pack horse and an old man. sure
Are sad-lcd are they not
|ubjects and things are heid in power
Whate'er their destined spot
|or cats and dice, in spite Of nice.
Are rat ed-are they not
|et mobiles shrink--wo find them out
In mansion, straw or gro,;
pr they like swine, through dress'd so ino
Are styled-are they notl
! fashions circle, It's the same,
Attraction, chance, or lot,
smart coquettc and tindcrbox-
Aro Yark-ed--arc they not
|ut must not SO far be led;
period is dot
lover and blundercr,
Are groce-led--arc they not
10 for he chase, or uump-red hps
The mouths lid To poi
racchorse and frighten'd girl.
Are stertled-aIe they not
|ut hold draw my verses i'll
Or you viii answer--whatr
leaders, like bees, are fed by huns.
And hun5 5-led-aro they notl
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Alas. Cor the clod that is resting now.
On those slumberins eyes-on that faded brow
Wo for the cheek that has ceased to bloom,-
For the lips that are dumb in the noisome tomb
Theirmelody broken, their fragrance gone
Their aspect cold as the Paran stone:
Also, for the hopes thnt with thee have died.
Oh, loved one would were by thy side
Yet the JOY of grief it is mine to bear;
hear thy voice in the twilight air.
Thy smile of sweetness untold see
When the visions of evening are borne to me
Thy kiss on my dreaming lip is warm,-
My arm cmbraccth thy yielding form;
Then | wake in world that is sad and drear,
To feel in my bosom-thou art nd here !"
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self Of the box belonging TO the CrOuching Wolf
which contended was mine by debt, soon learnt
the mystery of his art, it were by intuition The
upper drawer of the box contained the real rattle
snake: the other, merely the skin Of one, which
could be inflated by the BREATH at will The mo-
ton of the tongue, which dried, and had wires
within, was produced by loadstone: the movement
Of the rattlcs by the same cause
"Fillcd from the lungs, it could readily be taken
into the mouth, and compressed into very small
compassionate while re-passing outward, inflated
again. ] bought new snake from museum,
which ] killed. and prepared according to the mod
cl before me. l could not endure the thought of
even using the same instruments formerly employed
by the destroyer of all that | most loved earth,
and turned from his trickery, with feeling of al
most positive loathng. A little practice made me
adept in the mystery of snake -eating,-and
have since wandered in loneliness from town to town,
attempting this curious enterprise. My pecuniary
success has been sufficient for comfort and conven-
ncnce-and the danger of the feat is only in ap-
pearance. With a slight exertion, can resolve my
face into the colors and contortions you witnessed
this evening, and which heighten the interest of the
spectacle. But these things can only temporarily
divert my thoughts,-for carry within my heart an
aching fever, which no prosperity can alay or re-
move. The objects that hare cheered me, can
cheer me more. l stand alone in ihis Wilderness
world,--a mourner and a pilgrim My visions are
of my wife and child my day dreams of them +,
but must suffer as you see, until meet them in
thatbcttcr country, where the descends not and
darkness is unknown, where the wicked cease from
and the weary at rest. / call forget
my child-for her existence seems to me like mis-
ty trancc-in the fond assurance that the sparkling
dew-drop has exhaled to heaven: but for the cher
ished rose that sustained it, cease not to greve-
Alas, for the wife Of my bosom We'll can l. say,
with one who, perpaps, has loved and mourncd like
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PARASOLS ! +! !
Il. FOWLER Jr.

HAS Just reed assortment of Parasos OF the newest
styie and warranted of a good quality which he is sell
ling very CHEAPThose wishing to purchase are invited 10
call at No. l5f- .
ALSOFor sOlo above thin glazed Cambrck suitable Tor
lining dresses. June l'h
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DOCTOR BENZ. NORRIS.

WOULD inform his friends & the public
of his intention to remain in Newport few weeks
during which time he will be happy to wait on such
as may require the aid of a Dentist.
Porcelain or Mineral teeth inserted, and all ope..
rations performed in such n manner Inc trusts VIII
give satisfaction. Office in the house occupied by
DIR. L. Il. Moore, on the North side of the Parade
Newport, June 10Th.
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I'LL CONSULT MY WIFE"

This is what old Judge Thatcher, of Massachu-
setts, said to Blount, of North Carolina, when they
were members of Congress, at Philadephia--and
when the latter challenged the Judge TO mortal COM
bat: I'll consult my wife, sir, replied the Judge
taking off his three-cornered hat, and making bow
+ and if she is willing III favor you with meeting"
"Sambo where does Squire Peters live 7" said
b traveller to a negro lad who sat grinning and bal
hncng himself on n rail-" Turn up dat street,
den pass dat pond--den turn up dc right, den de
left, den strike off de old farm side Marin Sheds
House, and keep going on where you see Phillis in
Pc ied-and you eantt help missing ont"-E0gte.
A Scold.--A poor man who had tcrmagant
Fife, after long dispute, in which she resolved
have the last word, he told her. if she spoke one
pore crooked word, he would beat her brains out.
Why then rams horns, you dog said she, il I die
for Il.
| Whats in a Ndmc.-There was an officer attached
b the Russian Lcgat n at Washington, whose
lame was {" Bowmanozoff BLOW my -nose-ofi.
The cfusiy old Bachelors held u meeting recent
y somewhere in Tennessee, Mt which the following
tIandsIr toast delivered by the Prest. Ichabod
fyntsT. Esq
{" Shouid we ever be in the indicofice mood of
batrimory, rusy it always be in the future tense.
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The August election for members of Congress is
rapidly approaching and yet neighbors of the
Herald have not dared to present the claims of the
individual nominated in opposition to Mr. Pearce,
in any tangible shape. The truth is they know as
well every body else knows, who know any thing
about Cranston, that he has no claims or quaica-
tions whatever to be elected representative in
Congress. We have repeatedly called upon his
friends to let the people know who and what he is
but they wisely to have concluded that the less
said about him the better We appeal then TO the
freemen of Rbode-Island if under such crcum-
stances they can, conscientiously with the duty they
owe to themselves to the State and the whole
try, prefer such to present able represcn-
tative, Mr. Pearce. We feelconfdent that Mr. Pearce
will be reelected by an overwhelming majority. 1t
would be strange indeed if it were not SO. When
man like Cranston impudently sets himself up for an
honorable office, he should think be able to give
his cllow-ctzens some evidence that he has at least
one qualification for it. We fearlessly challenge him
or his friends Qor IN politics even such man has
friends) to give the people assurance of one single
qualification he possesses. Let them, if they dare
return the challenge and invite to give the reasons
why he is utterly unfit to fill any office Of honor or
trust and pledge ourselves to give them satisfac-
ton. We are reluctant to expose the foibles and
foes of Cranston, to make them him more
the scorn of his fellow-men than they already.
But we cannot consent that our feow-ctisens shal!
be so wantonly deceived and imposed upon. as they
are now attempted to be by the of Bank ars-
tocrats. This however is perfectly in character with
the policy of modern whiggery. All that the leaders
of the aristocracy and the bank party want of such
men as Cranston is their votes and of that they feel
assured while they have individuals of his charac-
ter to deal with.
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Hon. William T. BdyrO, late Postmaster Cen
eral and recently appointed Minister Plenpoteutiary
to the Spanish Court, sailed from this port in the
Liverpool packet on Sunday last.
The rails laid on the Canton y;aduct the
Boston and Providence railroad, and the cars now
pass the AZ miles in hour and As minutes-about
% miles the hour.
During the revolutionary war, thirteen brothers,
sons Of one woman: in Connecticut, each of them
feet high, all into the war; and were all brave
soldiers.
The plague has spread all over Egypt Alexan-
dria is almost a desert-havng lost by death and
emigration two-thirds of her population.
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n%WM. CopBErr NJ p. for Oldham the most
powerful political writer of the age, and whose "ri
tings for the last year of his life have oo". ''
mensiiy of good, is dead. tie diea AZ "'' ,''"' ="
the 18th Of June, aged 73 years. lie retained MS
mental facnlties to the last moment ana o'ed with
perfect composurc.
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ny-The Congressional elections Of no less than
seven States will have taken place at the expira-
alton of this week-yn NORTH Carolina, ken-
,ucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
aud Missouri.
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85oSe-8sGanS &vneeifan.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. 5, 1885.
Democratic Republican Nomination
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN.
PRESIDENT
RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
At Republican Convention holden at the State
House, in Newport on Thursday Evening, June 35,
for the purpose of nominating suitable candidates to
represent this State in Congress
Christopher Allen appointed Chairman, and
Charles F. Searle and Francis L. Danforth, Secre-
taries.
1t was unanimously resolved that
DUTEE J. PE.ARCE.
OFNEWPORT, and
WILLIAM SPRAGUE, Jr
OF WARWICK,
be recommended to the Freemen as suitable persons
to represent this State in the next Congress of the
United States.
Voted unanimously, That we will use all fair and
honorable means secure the election of the gentle
men nominated by the Convention, and that the
proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secrc-
tares and published in the Republican papers.
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN, Chairman.
f",sss' f".ss': T. F. 6sa:ss1", 5sasss; s''''''''''
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From Harana.-Papers from Havana to the 18th
of July, have been received in Philadelphia per
schooner Henry Camerdou. The Diario Mercan-
tile of the last date contains particular account of
the insurrcction which took place among the blacks
at that port on Sunday the 10Th of July but pub
fishes the sentence and decree of the authorities by
whom six of the ringleadcrs were tried and con-
victed. The sentence was that the parties be shot
in the back, and that their heads be cut off, and
posed to public view at a number of the mos, public
places, all of which carried into effect the 10th
of the month. ..,
Singular coincidence of names-In a village near
London there lived gentleman named Beer, who
married lady named Goodale; his coachman s
name Gin, and his gardeners name was Water
who occasionally acted as footman behind the car
riagc. One evening at a party, MIR. and Mrs For
ter were anxious waiting for conveyance home,
when Mr. Beer kindly offered then. seat in his
carriage, this being accepted, Beer, Goodae and
Porter were safely and pleasantly conveyed to their
homes by Gin and Water.
From Tdledhuand.-The ship Hope, at New
Bedford, from Talcuhana, brings intelligence that
the people mt that place are busv employed rebuild
ing the town. Ii is an old saying with the Spaniards
in that country, that earthquakes do not visit them
but once in century, therefore they feel full CONN
dence that they shall not be disturbed again during
the continuance of the present generation, and the
rest they leave to posterity.
We learn from Westport that the body of a female
about 5 l-2 feet in height black hair, dressed IN
night clothes, was found on the shore at place
called Quicksand Hill Point in that town, and was
taken up and buried on the 2ls, inst-probably the
Mrs. Williams lost the nigh, of 18th from schoo
ner Crescent of Albany. IN Bedford Gas.
ave learn" SAYS the Norfolk Herald, " tina
William Gwynn Jones, who has lately committed t.
Jail for robbng the Baltimore Post Office, has beet
released from prison. on giving bail in the sum o
10000 10 appear at his trial."
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ANorfolk paper boasts of beet twenty -four inch
in length and thirteen in circumference the growth
Of farm in that neghborhood.
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A6rcting seene.-Nlrs. Sarah Taylor. wife of
Evans Taylor, corner of Spruce and Water streets,
was found dead in her bed When her niece went
to call her, she lying in her bed with her four
children asleep playing around her, unconscious
of the calamity which made them orphans.-lier
appearance natural, her countenance calm.
Death had visited her with equal gcnencss and sud-
denncss. Two of the children twins nnder ten
years Of age; the other two younger. Her husband
is dswn at present pursuing his vocation.
PHI II. Gaz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-12

Tue RESULT IN MIssIssIPPf-We have had multi
tude of versions of The Mississippi news contradctiDR
correspondents intelligence Of the election of Run
nels (he jackson Van Buren, candidate) over Judge
Lynch, (for Whitley The last report (and the most In
detaID to that effect contained in the Nashville anti
Jackson papers, the Republican and Banner of the 9th
ult. They gave the result thus
Lynch, 270S; Runnels 255 making Lynch's ma
Jority in the thirty two counties, 123.'
The National Union of 2oth ut, re-pubshcd this; but
before IT'S whole impression was worked off, h found That
its Wing negibors were not TO be trusted and the press
was stopped to give the True NEWS as follows:
We stop the press to announce the pleasing intel-
gence received since the above put in type and after
number of todoys papers were worked off that
Runnels the Jackson and Van Buren, candidate for Co
vernon certainly elected by majority of at least three
hundred votes This news will max our White. Jack
sonan neighbors laugh the other side of their
mouths. - Globe
We have received a letter from Jackson, Louisiana,
dated Nov 10th, 1885, from which we make the follow.
ing extract g" have received the of the Mis-
sasppi elections, but would bet any amount that the
Jackson Van Buren, gain the day. The abolition
question will injure Van Buren in The South yet an,
confident he rciH get his State.
The Texans have whipped the Mexicans in two
engagements; Gen Coss the Mexican CSeneal ,saskin.
ed; great number Of volunteers have gone and are
still going from this State 10 join the Texans The die
Is cast, now. - CheriottessHie Repubicaa.
lsDiAv Abrams Since our last paper went 70 press.
further particulars Of the supposed arrest Of John
Ross and our distinguished citizen, John Howard PAYNE
have come TO hand. II is reported that they were both
liberated shortly after their arrest but this is all the nor-
nation have been able 70 CLEAN. We have anxiousy
looked for explanation Of the Affair." but yet are
altogether unfniormed satisfactorily either ct the
Of She offence alleged against them, or the place and
manner Of their arrest For the capture Of Ross some
good reason may have existed, but satisfied that
Mr. Payne has had no agency IN creating any dstur-
Dances ~ the Cherokee country nor interfeyeI Al all
With The policy Of Georgia We have heard IL sue-
gesed, and have doubtl the fact that Mr. Pavnes
business with Ross was TO procure records OF the early
history Of the Cherokees for publication in his projected
literary and scientific PERIODICAL and that he was
gagged IN copying these records when arrested.
IL has been stated that Ross was arrested 10
his going to Washington CITY this winter That is doubt
less mistake, for The President has informed tho In
dams that no delegation will be received by bin at
washington. He will not suffer the Indians longer e.
trihe With the General Government For many years
past delegations have every winter gone the seat of
Government and when urged treat would request the
appointment Of commissioners n treat with the nation at
home. This being granted and The tribe assembled,