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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-04
COMMUNICATION.

\ MEssRs. EDIroRs,-As report appears to be
generally prevalent here, that have been In
strumental in communicating, Intentionally
lthe Small-Pox to others, for the purpose oi
spreading it (which report in all iis parflcn'
lars is untrue in point OF faot, and we'll calcu'
,ated, generally credited, TO do inc essential
injury IL have bocn induced, by tho advice
of some friends, for whose opinions ] have a
high respect, to request you to give the follow
ing statement of facts place in your paper, in
order that the truth may appear, wherever the
report has prevailed.-This report, believe
first originated from having vacinated the
children of Mr.. Stephen S. Vars with what
JUSTICE submit the following statement, and
leave the community TO decide.
With Cow-Pox matter, TAKEN FROM MY OWN
CHILDREN, (and have used in this place no
other matter) vaccinatcd on the 23d of March
last, three children in the family above named,
and one in the family of Mr.. Norton which
produced, in every instance, what called, and
what, I believe, all medical men would agree
in calling, genuine Cow-Pox.--In vaccinating
these children, the same matter, and the same
instrument wero used, and it was done at one
and tho same time.
About the time of tho termination Of the
Cow-Pox, ono Of the children, thus vaccnated,
was affected with an eruption, which, at the
time, had moro resemblance to chicken pox,
than to small pox, or to any case ofVariolod,
had ever seen.--I considered tho case, how
ever, at tho time, as somewhat peculiar, and
questioned the mother respecting it, who said
the child had visited one ofthe neighbors, ,whore
this disease prevailed in the family.
was therefore led to hope. that this would
amount to nothing more than the chicken pox (;
but in this was disappointed. For, from the
appearance of the eruption afterwards, and
from the manner of its termination, l was led
to fear, that itmight be a variolous affection /;
but Of this was not sufficiently assured, during
my attendance, to report it us ono Of that cha
racter.
During all this time, and since, all the other
children, ,vaccinated at the same time, and with
the same matter, (as above statod,) continue
free from any cutaneous affection whatever -
nor has there been, to my knowledge, single
instance, with the above exception, where any
other disease has followed vaccination, than
cow -pox.--And this, believe, is the only case
in which the remotest suspicion has arisen, as
to the quality of the matter,or as to the integri
ty end caution Of the operator. Yours, Sc.
T. p. MOORE.
Newport, April 90, 1896.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-04
THEATRE.

Rare attractions are offered at the
Theatre for Election. Mr.. Schmidt, the
celebrated German, is there with his
magnificent PrRrc FIRES, which are
worth the whole cost Of admission. Mr..
Rounds, favorably known among the
Theatre-going public, is also there with
his popular comic extravaganzas-Mr.
Rowell, likewise, Dancer Of consider
able celebrity. The entertainment is
pronounced unusually attractive for one
Of the sort. [See advertisement.
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A GOOD STORY.

An old chiffonner Tor rag picker died in
Paris in q state of the most abject povertv.-
His only relation was niece who lived as
servant with green grocer. The girl al
ways assisted her uncle as far as her slender
means would permit. When she learnt of
his death which took place suddenly, she
was on the point Of marriage with Journey
man baker to whom she had been long at
tached. The nuptial day was fixed, but Su-
zette had not bought her wedding clothes.-
She hastened to tell her lover that her mar
riage must be deferred, as she wanted the
price Of her bridal finery to lay her uncle de-
Gently in the grave. Her mistress ridculed
the idea, and exhorted her to leave the old
man to be buried by charity.-Suzette re-
fused. The consequence was a quarrel. in
which the young woman lost at once her
place and her lover who sided with her mis-
tress. She fastened to the miserable garret
where her uncle had expired, and by the sac
rifice of not only her wedding attire, but
nearly all the rest of her slender wardrobe,
she had the old man decently buried. Her
piousltask fulfilled she sat alone in her uncie's
room weeping bitterly, when the master of
man, entered $50 my Suzette, ] End yon
have lost your place." cried he, ~ am come
to offer you one for life-will you marry me?"
81 sir! you are joking" "No faith, want
wife, and I'm sure can't find better."--
"But every body will laugh at you for marry
ing poor girl like me-" "Oh! if that is your
only objection we shall soon get over it; come,
come along my mother is prepared to receive
YOU" Suzette hesitated no longer; but she
wished to take with her memorial of her
deceased uncle; it was cat that he had for
many years. The old man was SO fond of
the animal that he was determined that even
death should not separate them; for he had
her stuffed and placed on the tester of his
bed. AS Suzette took puss, she uttered an
exclamation Of surprise at finding her so
heavy. The lover fastened to open the AMI
NAL, when out fell shower Of gold. There
were a thousand louis dors concealed in
the body of the cat, and this sum which the
old miser had starved himself to amass be-
came the just reward Of the worthy girl and
her disinterested lover.
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EFFECTS OF THE BREAKING UP OF WIN

II TER.
H. GREAT FLoop AT GENRvA.-Exten.
sive damage to property has been sus.
tanned at Geneva in consequence OF
great rise in the waters Of Seneca Lake
at that village. The lake is higher than
it was ever before known to be. This
has been produced partly by the great
quantity of snow which has fallen, but
principally by the damming up of the
outlet in order to have some repairs
made to the canal, thus preventing the
usual discharge of the water through h that
channel.
Much damage has been done to the
wharves and warehouses at Geneva
The quantity Of -four, wheat, and other
products of the country, which has been
destroyed, is very large. A heavy gale
from the south setting in increased the
danger to property, and the Geneva
Courier states, that for several hours it
seemed as if the bosom of destruction
was about to sweep the whole shores in
front Of the village.
LANCASTER, Ohio, April 18th. This
section Of country has been visited by
one Of the most dreadful storms that have
happened for years back the rain, which
came down for the space of eight or ten
hours in torrents, was the cause of a
freshet, which has swept every thing be-
fore it; and rumor, which we fear to be
too true, states that thousands of bushels
of corn cribbed on the Sciota bottoms,
have been swept away. The loss Of
corn is estimated at 100000 bushels.
MICHIGAN has suffered greatly from
the Unprecedented quantity ofrain which
fell. All the streams emptying into the
Detroit river have risen much beyond
their usual height, and the farms in their
vicinity are completely inundated. We
learn that the bridge at Ten Eyck's, that
at Salsbury's, the one over the Ecorce,
and at Mill Creek, have all been swept
away. Many Of the houses on those
streams have been filed with water, and
the occupants compelled to flee. We
learn that they are delayed in conse-
quence Of the difficulty Of crossing the
streams: every species Of craft having
been swept away. If the rain has been
equally severe in other parts Of the ter
ritory, we fear that an incalculabe a
mount of damage has been sustained.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-04

The SOUTHERN MAIL.-The New
York Commercial Advertiser gives tho
following notice of new mail arrange
ment.
The new arrangement for the mail
from New Orleans to this city is now in
operation. The mail 10 now only to be
twelve days and half from New Or
leans to New York. II leaves Wash
ington at three o'clock A. Nj. by rail
road; it will lenve Baltimore at lralf past
six A. nj. by steamboat; it will leave
Philadelphia at four p. M. by the Cam
den and Amboy rail road, and arrive at
New York at eleven the same night. -
Travellers can thus pass from Richmond
to New York in 40 hours, and from Bal
tmore to New York in t6 1-2 hours.
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THE sECRETARY'S TREASURY
REPORT.

The Secretary Of the Treasury, in an
swer to an enquiry, reported this morn
ing, to the Senate, that there remains in
the Treasury, unappropriated, about thir-
ty-tro millions Of dollars. That the re-
ceipts into the Treasury during the first
quarter Of the present year, ending the
3Ist March, are about eIeven millions of
dollars; that upwards of fve millions of
this money are the proceeds of public
lands. In this ratio, for the remainder
Of the year, the sum total of receipts up
to the 3lst of December next would be
forty.four millions Of dollars:-So that
Congress, when they again convene, if
the Van Buren, system or plan of not d.
viding the money succeed, there will re-
main, nominally about ffy:fve millions
Of dollars in the pet banks: l say aomi-
nally, because no man is 80 silly as to
believe that the government will ever re-
alize it. 1.-THE banks lend it out, in the
form Of discounts, one half will be lost,
and the government must sustain the
loss. If they attempt to keep it locked
up in their vaults, it will cause the with
drawal Of so much of the circulating me-
dunn of the country, as to produce the
most disastrous consequences to every
class Of society; the favored few only ex-
cepted, who may shave their neighbors
to the bone. What wise and patriotic
fystem Of fnanciering is now offered to-
our late benighted vision.
NJ Y. Courier and Enq.
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CIRCUS.

The Boston Arena and Circus Com
pany, under the arrangement of M.
Crane & Co., (it will be noticed by refer
euce to advertisement,) will open their
Circus on the Hill, this afternoon and
evening. The Company is said to
be equal to any in the country. The best
way, however, to Judge Of their merits,
is to 60 aud see for yourselves.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-04

1t is stated in the New Orleans Post,
that General Gaines has received orders
from our Government to preserve a strict
neutrality in the contest going on be-
tween the residents of Texas and the
Mexican Government; and that armed
emigronts from the United States, going
for the purpose Of interfering in this war,
will not be permitted to enter Texas.
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FROM FLoRIDA.-The Schr. Motion,
Capt. Willie, arrived yesterday from
Jacksonville, Florida, having left. that
place on Wednesday last, and brings
nothing new from the seat of war. The
impression at Jacksonville, was, that
Gen. Scott had arrived at Tampa Bay q,
without meeting the Indians.
T.N. Y. Enq of .Monday.
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NAvAL.-The United States shin

NAvAL.-The United States ships
Potomac and John Adams, were at Glib
ralter on the 29th March, and were TO
sail on that day for Lisbon, with stores
for the Constitution and Shark; officers
and crews all well.
The ship Peacock, and schooner En-
terprize, sailed from Colombo, on the
c5th Of December, for the coast Of Su-
matra.
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FROM EURorE.-The packet ships St.
James, from London, and Albany from
Havre, have arrived since Saturday,
The dates are March 26th from London,
and Gath from Paris. We have not yet
received our files Of French papers, but
it is said that an arrangement had been
made for the immediate payment Of the
indemnifcation.-[N. Y. Com. Adv.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-06-08
Copied from the same Of June 4M.
PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT.

Writing as | am at this moment b.y ond the
line OF the Bay State, am consequently not un-
der the immediate supervision OF the Mass Med
Society, or the Boston Medicine Assoc alton both
Of which learned bodies have however kindly
relieved me of their jursdici ion, and therefore
may perhaps venture to state renewedly the
truths for the PRONUNCIATION of which in my ed
iiorial and professional capacity, was declared
unworthy of their fellowship
N speaking and demonstrating truth by visible
evidence be an offence in my own place Of resi-
dence, ! hope that the Indignation Of the Rhode
Island faculty viii not be poured out, when | a.
gam state as physician, and, from personal OBJ
seryaton, that John Williams, the Ocuist, has
performed and is performing more cures Of dis
Of the eye than ever witnessed at the Mass
ten. Hospital, the Boston Eye Infrmary, or in
the private practice of any twenty members of the
medical profession.
Cases which I saw, while student, nine years
since, given up incurable, both at the Hospital
and lnfirmary, by the most eminent Surgeons in
New England, are now to be seen cured.
l have written these few lines without Mr.
Williams knowledge. as an act Of dnty and for
the public good. He is public benefactor, and
as such he should have only his substantial re-
ward, but the public expression of gratitude,
which he richly deserves. Having visited this
city fer day upon professional business, have
embraced this hasty opportunity by personal ex-
amin9tion 10 re-conyInce myself Of the truth OF
the assertion made in the Pilot, respecting this
gentleman and having that conviction, I felt il
AN imperative moral obligation to state the facts
to the public, although in hurried and imperfect
manner.
II may be not irrelevant 10 snbioin a few re-
marks, which are germane 10 the occasion.
a report was assiduously circulated in Boston
and vicinity, that my public appreciation Of Mr..
Williams, was induced by the Circumstance Of his
bong Roman Catholic; the faith winch pro-
fess. Now as this snppositon is no very great
compliment to Catholic, by indirectly accusing
HIN Of such bgouy would exclude from favor
able notice, all who were not Of his creed, take
this opportunity oirepeating the fact (whcn have
done VA Boston in a letter 10 the editor Of the
Evening TranscripD that Mr. Williams is most
uncomprvmlsiDg Protestant in his fatth, and a
member Of Protestant Church, btsi wltba liberal
enough 70 meet and assist oil Of every faith or
nation, and lo associate upon the same terms Of
friendship with Catholic Priest, as with Profess
tant Elder One word more-Nr. Wfliams' pc
ouanty Of manner, may have prejudiced many;
| will only say, that upon forming a personal
quainiance with that gentleman, any one will be
convinced that this is only constitutional poculi.
afiiy, ~hch Is no more under his control than is
his stature or complexion.
JOHN 5. BARTLETT, II. II.
ProTideBee, June 3. 1886.
To the Editor Of he Ueroid
Dear S.r-As lam just sbou, TO r.tsrp 10 Eos
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From the Augusta Courier.
ArALALnIcoLA, (FLoRIDA,) Thursday,
Nav I9lh.

The steamer Georgian, Capt. Glenn,
which arrived here on Tuesday last, is the
bearer OF very serious ahd alarming inteli-
gence. She left Columbus on Saturday.
aud then proceeded down the river as far
as Roanoke, in Stewart county, Ga, when
she stopped for the purpose Of taking in
wood aud freight. Before morning they
were aroused by the war cry of the Indians,
the rapid firing of mIsketry, and the shreks
of the inhabitants Of the village. The boat
lost no time in putting off from the shore,
and as soon as the steam could be got up,
which was pressed by thursiing bacon, aud
the most inilamable materials into the fur
mace, she FASTENED away fiom the scene of
danger. The Indians however pressed
down to the river bank, with the evlden; ex-
pectatien of capturing her. They fired
into her from both bduks of the river, aud
almost every part of her surface shows
marks of their bullets; but their evident aim
seems to have been at the pilot house and
wheel rope; here the balls fell thickest /;
but fortunately done but little damage.
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Generous and NOBLE conduct of the Go,

Generous and noble conduct of the Cor
ernor of I'ennessee.-It ought to be record
ed, to the lasting honor of Gov. Cannon, of
Tennessee, that on receiving the late requi-
sition of General Gaines for troops, he ap-
piled to the Union Bank at Nashville for
funds To fit out the volunteers, and proposed
to pledge the whole of his real and personal
estate for the repayment of the loan. The
bank, however, not less generous than him
aelf, declined receiving the proffered securi-
ty, and authorised him to check for whatev-
er sum he might deem necessary.
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The Greatest Insult What greater iu-
suit can one man give to another, than to
disappoint him in the payment of borrowed
money? We know n case. A friend of
ours borrowed few, hundred dollars of a
brother merchant till a certain day on which
he had a payment to make at one Of the
banks. The day canie-it was IL O'Clock,
and the borrower said he would hand it in
by one O'Clock. One O'Clock went by, and
found the borrower promising it before the
bankclosed-but two o'clock found the bank
closed--the note protested-and-swea
ing terrible oaths that he would never loan
another dollar.
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Copied from The Partueke. Chroniele.

Da. WILLIAss.-We stepped into the vestry
attached to the Rev. Mr.. Wilson's Church in
rations of DIR. Williams, the Occulist. We have
neither time nor space now, to describe the
scene minutely. Two OF throe score ofpersons,
more or less afflicted with bad eyes, were assem-
lied together, and AL expressed the greatest sat
isfaction at the Doctors treatment. Some of
them, according TO their own showing. afior
being in state ofalmost total blindness. have
within few days, recovered their sight, and
now read with ease.
All were in indigent circumstances, and re-
ccived the Doctors assistance without foe or
reward.
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Not much damage was done to the house,

Not much damage was done to the house,
at the recent riot at the Park The are, New
York, When the Mayor appeared on the
stage to enforce order, he was received with
deafening shouts of applause, but could moi
obtain hearing. Repeated calls were then
made upon the Mayor for song. One of
the actors succeeded in making himself
heard, and promised them a song on con-
dition that they would retire when it was
finished. He sang his song, assisted by the
whole house, who kept :heir promise, and
Immediately retired.
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The Hon. Isaac HILL, having been cleo
ted Governor of New Hampshire, has re-
signed his seat in the Senate Of the United
States. This gentleman has long been the
theme of abuse by the ppositon-can't
they see that their enmity and malgnity is
the surest passport TO popular favorl They
never abuse man unless his talents or his
honesty expose or circumvent their Tory
practices.
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THyIIE subscriber h9reby gives public notice that
he has been appointed administrator ON tie es-
iats OF EBENEZEk CARR, late Of Jamestown,
deceased and has accepted Of said trust and qualified
himself according to law; be the efore requests all the
debtors and creditors Of ssid estate 10 make settle
fnest with him without delay.
TIDDENAN II. CARR, Administrator.
je. 9Th, :,w.s
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SHIP NEWS.
ARRIVED.

Sunday, June M.-Slocps Glide, Thrasher, from
Taunton, for New w-Bedford.-Fame, Folger, from
Nantucket, for Providedcs.- Victory, Heath, from
New-Yo for do.
Manday 6h.-Sloop Commodore Perry, Aborne
from Providence, for New-York.-Schooner Fran
CTS, Mitchell, from Thomasion, for New Yorh.-Ar
madillo, Brayton, from ST. Mary's, for Portland
Brig America, Rapecy ,from Slonington for Boston,
Edwin, Taylor, from Boston for Now-York -Sloop
Balloon, Perry, from Saybrooks for Nantucket.
ENTERED.
Steamer Massachusetts, Comstock New York do.
Providence, Chids,-do. Benz. Franklin, Bunker.
do. Boston, Townsend,-do. Sch'r Dispatch,
Nicherson, Boston.-Sloop Victory, Heath, New
York.
CLEARED.
Simon Mater Witch Sali.hnrv prnxidencn
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The Cholera. Ii is believed that this
ing fulfilled his commission in the form of
this dreadful pestilence-having swept over
the habitable globe " from the rising of the
sun TO the going down of the same, the
destroying Angel has for the present put
up his vengeful sword. We trust that a
mercifal Providence will long permit it to
slumber in the scabbard
~ Y Com,ufrcioI
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JOHN WILLIAMS. oerlia.
To Mr.. WILLIAMS. OCUIJST /.


Su-Being now'in this city, embraced the op-
por'nnity OF fattendng at the hour when your poor
patients were receiving your services, and am
constrained to say that was much pleased TO wit
ness the expressions of gratitude which were man
ilesisd towards you from so many who have been
benefited by your'remedies All appeared great
iul and acknowledged they had received benefit.
aud some very great Twas happy to learn that
several who had been entirely blind, can now see.
and some very desperate cases have been greatly
relieved though not yet oured.-Many who had
long sat in darkness and had no light" can now
discern objects and walk without guide.
When present with another clergyman your
numerour patients UNANIMOUSLY expressed their
gratitude, aud desired that we would present Mr..
Williams letter in their behalf expressive.of their
great obligations TO you for your services to them,
and the benefit they have received under your
care.
In compliance with his request. make you, sir,
tins communication; and may the Lord,reward
you far your benefacton TO the poorand afflicted.
And, siras yoa are soon 10 visit PRONI-
DENCE 10 spend few weeks, hope that il any
oil the rich can afford 10 remain blind the unfortu.
nate poor will avail themselves OF the opportunity
presented 10 obtain :" more light" am, Sir,
Yours respectfully.
J. FILLMORE.
Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church Prot.
violence, r. /.
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ADuyNysTRATOR's NOTICE.

NIHE Subscriber having been appointed by the
- Court Of Probate for the Town Of Newport,
Administrator on the estate Of ALEX. j. MOORE.
late Of said Newport, deceased, and having given
bonds according to law, requests ali persons having
demands against said estate 70 present them for set
,Iement, aud those indebted 10 make immediate pay.
uens 10 SAMUEL WIIlTEHOiihE, Adp.f.
Newr mt June sth, 1895 3w.
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Thomas Fowler
Health! Health! !!

VENiIE public are cautioned agans purchasing
IL pills Of Podlars. called by them Brnndreth :
Genuine Vegetable Plls.-Dr. Brandreth supplies
no persons except his authorized agents with said
Pills. for the purpose ofvendng and selling the same
and those who BUY of Pcdars who are bawkin what
they call The Genuine Brandreth's Pills, will be de-.
ce!yed. The only authorized Agents for the staie
of Rhode Island, w. >. VO5E, for tho towns of
Newport. Middletown, and Portsmouth, GEO w.
OMAN for the rest Of the State. including Proy.
dence, where they were sold former y by John s.
Brown. (Ju6e fsfn