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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07
LA PLAISANCE.

NOR SAIE.-La Plaisance, the residance e
Of Madam Vinton, in Pomfret State of
Connecticut. The buildings stand on a lot
oftwelve acres, on the brow of an eminence
commanding landscape of great extent and
beauty, including view of the Vista leading
to Putnam's Wolf den, so famed in American
story. The land is highly cultivated, and be-
ing part of the finest dairy country in New
England, no soil can surpass it in fertility and
profit. The house is two stories high, spa
cous, antique. and low studded, having a
kitchen and Offices attached, all in complete
repair and supplied with every convenience
to promote comfort and to save labor. The
out buildings are commodious, and consists
of barn with carriage house and stables,
granary, wood house, grape arbors, SC. The
garden is large:-has an aspect towards the
south, so well supplied with esculent fixtures,
such as strawberries, asparagus, fruit bushes
and vines. The grounds are profusely plant
ed with trees, shrubs and vines, orname ntal
and useful. The fruit trees are very prolific,
yielding cherries, apples and peaches of the
finest varieties. OF grapes there are many
sorts, domestic and foreign.
The locality, being on much travelled
road in an agreeable neighborhood is vet suf-
ficiently secluded to afford choice either of
society or retirement. There are four church.
es within the distance of mile, Episcopal,
Quaker, Congregational and Baptist.
Few situations can be found more desirable
than this estate for moderate condition in
life. 1t offers an economical investment for
a country residence, or it might be made pro-
htable If appropriated to the Silk culture, for
which no land is better adapted. The air is
pure, invigorating and mild medicinal springs,
with accommodations for bathing and drink
ing the waters, are within short ride over a,
good road.
Purchasers are invited to visit the premi-
ses, or to apply for further information. to
BENJAMIN HoPrIN, Esq. in Providence, r. l.,
March l6, lS36.-3m.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07

State Of Rhode Island and Providence Plaats
WHEREAS the General Assembly of said
w State, at their January session, n. d.
1886, passed the following resolutions, to wit;
"Resolved, That Messrs Atwcll, Brayton,
and Randolph be, an1 they are hereby ap-
pointed committee to enquire into the pro-
ceedings of the New York, Providence, and
Boston Rail Road Company, in this State, and
whether said Company have violated the pro-
visions Of their act of incorporation, and in
fringed the rights Of certain citizens of this
State.
Resolved further, That said committee be,
and they are hereby, authorised and empow-
cred to send tor persons and papers, to ex-
anime witnesses under oath, and to admins
ter all necessary oaths.
Resolved further, That said committee
shall notify said Company, and appoint time
and place when and where they will have a
hearing Of the matters referred to them, and
IT upon such hearing and examination they
shall deem it necessary so to do, they shalt
and may issue an injunction to said Company,
enjoiniDg them from any further proceedings
in the construction of their said road, $50 far
as they shall deem properl until the farther
pleasure Of this General Assembly; and that
said committee have power to enforce said
injunction by attachment or otherwise. and
that said committee report to the next session
hereof"
Now notice is hereby given to the said
New York, Providence, and Boston Rail
Road Company, and to all other persons in
terested in said investigation and inquiry, to-
be and appear before said committee ut the
Court House in East Greenwich, on Tuesday,
the twelfth day of April next, at 10 o'clock,
A. M. with their witnesses and papers, then
and there to be heard in the premises. Civ
en- under my hand at Providence, this 22d day
of March. 1886.
s. Y. ATWELL, for the Committee.
m24-tal2
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GUARDIANS NOTICE.

VNIIE subscriber having been appointed Guar
II dian to the person and Estate Of John G.
Sheffield, minor, Of Nathaniel l.. Sheffield, New.
Shoreham. has accepted said trust and given bonds
according to law.-lIe therefore requests all per-
sons having claims against said Estate to present
them Cor settlement, and those indebted to make
payment 10 WM. A. WEEpEN, Guard.
New-Shorehain. Mar. D. 1896.
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ADMINS TRAITORS NOTICE.

vINlIE subscriber hereby gives public notice,
Il that he is appointed Administrator on the
estate Of Robert Lawton, late of Portsmouth,
dec. and has accepted of that trust-He
therefore requests all persons indebted to the
estate Of said deceased, to make payment
without delay; and all persons having claims
against said estate, to exhibit them rs soon
as may be. GEoRGE NJ. Corr, .4dm'r.
Bristol, March 10Th, 1896.
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FOR SALE,

DEW No. 30, in the west aisle in the I'd
IL Baptist Church--ierns liberal. The Pew
will be let until sold For further particulars en-
qoire Of WM 5. vOSE.
Jan. Ii, 1886.
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FRESH GOODS.
READ & ORMSBEE,
% and 81 Cheapside, Propi,ie,


HAVE just received their Spring supply OF
- sensonable Dry Goods, which they offer
for sale at wholesale only, on liberal credit,
at as low prices as can be obtained in this
market or elsewhere-among which arc su-
periine London Cloths, colors black, blue,
brown, invisible, bottle and apple green, mul-
berry, Napoleon violet.
French Cloths, colors black, blue, green
aud Adelaide.
American Cloths-2OO pieces consisting of
oiack, blue, olive, invisible, Russia and Clar-
ance green, mulberry, Napoleon violet, Ok
ford and steel mixed.
English Cassimeres, consisting of super
black, blue, drab, plain buckskin and cable
cords of all shades.
American Cassimercs-200 pieces black,
blue, drab, blue slate, lavender, DahIia, Sa-
go green, pearl, Pyrlan, steel and Oxford
mixed.
Satinets-steel, Oxford, Sago-green, pearl
slate, and Napoleon Violet, of superior quail
ty; also 200 pieces Of mlddling and low priced
all shades.
Vestings-valencia, Toiline,, Silk, Mar
seilles, &c.
Als0-2 bales Fustian, assorted colors
do black Buffalo Cloths
w pain anu COTdeu NeIVeteenS
do 3.4 and Ga Paddlngs
do Canvass Paddngs all numb.
do super colored Slesias
] do do Casban do
] do brown French Linens
2 do stripe Shirtings
8 do York and Suffolk Drill
2 DO Methuen Ticks; 2 do blue
Denims
40 do A and sd brown Shectings
do 7-S and 90 bleach'd Cottons
do printed Jeans
2 do olive and blue Drills
do Bandannas 8; Flagg silk hdk
l do Cora Do do
do Ravens Duck
2 do r. Sheetings; 9 do Diapers
2 do American Nankins
3 cases Dover Cambrics all colors
do brown Linen Drills
2 do super blue Servings
] do London Twist
! do French Silk Crayats
] do Cotton Tapes
2 do Bond Suspender Buttons
truss Marshall Patent Thread,
Also, constantly for sale, r. & w. Robin
sons Justly celebrated gilt Buttons from Is
IT'S to $40 per groce. Orders for the above
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07
BLE.aCHED SJIRTL.vGS.

lust received and for sale by NJ. HALL,
Ceases superior beached shirtings--also,
one case very fair calicoes at 10 1-2 cts. by
the piece, Dec. 3,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07

VAN BURENlSM IN ALL ITS OBJ.
GUS DEFORMITY!-NORTH-CA-
ROLINA ELECTION-GROs IN
JUSTICE TO THE SITTING MEM.
BER-vAIN ATTEMPT TO OVER
AWE THE MINORITY-wAM-
TON PRoFANATIoN OF
THE SABBATH!
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NOTICE..

ISAAC GOULD, having formed a connexion
IL in business with his Son, DAVID J. GOULD,
their business will in future be conducted under
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07
The Family Commentary,
BUTTER, CHEESE, sc.

IRsr QUALITY butter and cheese, box and
IL keg rnisins, figs, dried whortleberries. cur
rants. almonds. shagbarks. peanuts, chesnuts,
American honey, beeswax, Confectionery, &c.
For sale by CHARLES N. TILLEY,
Feb. ls. No. 9O4, Thames-st.
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LADIES FUR CAPES.

IOSEPH b. WEAVER, has JUS, received
% lot Of black aud grey capes. which he will
cell cheap. Nov o.
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BROAD CLOTHS.

Usr received and for sale by NJ. HALL, blue,
% green, brown, black and mixed Broad Cloths.
at reduced prices. Feb. ls.
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LADIES' CLOTHS.

OIIN F. TOWNSEND has just reed fsw
% pieces Of handsome Cloths for ladies cloaks,
also lot OF handsome French merinos. for sale
cheap. Oct. 20, 1885.
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ISAAC GOULD & SON,

.W Wt OVu toIUHu-.NO. no, THUWPS-NHFtI.
They have on hand a choice assortment eS ex-
ira super, mIdline. and low priced broadcloths,
cassimeres and vestings and all articles for gen.
tleInen's clothng-which they would be happy
to serve their customers and the public.
The late business will be settled by L. Gould
All that have demands, will please prssen, them;
and those that are ind bed will confer favor by
making payment.
Newport, March 26, 1885.
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TILLEY g. HAZARD,

IT. AVE just opened, lot Of soiled, burnt
II and tumbled goods, purchased last week,
in New -York.-They will be sold cheap.
Jan. %.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-07

] tTuSS WhTshaI1 Patent Ihread,
Alsor constantly for sale, r. s. w. Robin
sons justly celebrated gilt Buttons from Is
cts to $40 per groce. Orders for the above
Buttons will have prompt attention.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
From the Temperance Banner.

EXPERIENCE oT A TOBACCO CuEwER; AYE, AND A
SMOKER TOO.
In Virginia, 1917, was billiously af-
fected, and the boys, men and women, and
some of the maids likewise, told me to
smoke tobacco, and it would cure the Chol-
ic. We'll, I did smoke, but I had the Chol-
ic still, until a famous Doctor cured me,
with a very happy mixture ofhis own. But
though tobacco did not remedy my af1lic-
lion, dearly loved it, for various reasons,
viz: it was SO manly to use it; it compo-
scd my mind; it kept me company, &c.
&c. l read too that Milton smoked tobac-
co and this stimulated me in the odious
practice. TO be short, went on chew
gand smoking, splitting Saving your pres
ence) and hawking, until the Convention in
Greene county, Ga, where l was deter
mined never again to disgrace the name of
man by so foul an act. Accordingly, in
stigated by Bro. o. f. in the upper chamber
OF Mr.. Red, signed my noble name to
the anti-narcoticpaper, in company with
20 or 80 ministers, deacons, members, &c.
&c. o, that morning how many emp
tied their trunks, saddle-bags, and pockets
ofthe Old Dominion. But, alas the next
day, Bro. P-'s sermon did me no good,
because of the anti-narcotic. Towards
night, | could not converse ; though | was
frantic, called for tobacco steamer, and
smoked independently until my cranium
became equipoised. SO You see ] broke
my pledge, begging the Secretary to obli-
viate my signature for ever. He did so
after many entreaties. Well, I felt very
meanly, and home | went, intending new
or again to make parley with tobacco
but to devour unusually, Leaf, stem, cop
Peras, and every other adherent of the
James River.-We are selfish beings.
found my health was being impaired, and
l resolved again to relinquish it. Ma
ny were the exhortations and frowns ofmy
friends on account Of my 'beastly practice
Beastly practice, said they, why, the
swine would not masticate it.-Again /
was being unspeakably mean. will quit
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
NATURAL FOUNTAIN OF OIL.

We translate the following from a
French paper, where it is credited to the
New Orleans Bee. We have seen, and
we believe before published, some notice
of the spring here described, but we do
not recolect having before seen so full a
description Of it as is here given.
OH FOUNTAIN IN AMERIcA.-About
ten years since, during the progress of
making an Artesian well near BHrkesville,
Kentucky, for supply Of salt water, and
having gone through bed of solid rock to
a depth of more than 200 feet, they open
ed spring Of pure oil, which Immediately
threw up constant JET, which rose to o
height of twelve feet above the surface Of
the soil. Though the force ofthe jet di-
minished little in few minutes after the
first eruption, which was supposed to be
equal to rs gallons minute, it continued
for several days without interruption. The
spring is situated near the mouth, and on
the borders of a little creek, which dis
charges its waters into the Cumberland RI
yer. The oil thrown up in this way spreads
over and floats TO a great distance on the
surface of the water. Several inhabitants
below on the coast, curious to know if this
oil, or rather bitumen, possessed inlam-
mable properties, applied to it a torch.
With the rapidity of oflightning, this SUBJ
stance took fire, and the inhabitants wit
messed the singular spectacle Ola river on
fire, and the flames rising to the most rocky
heights, and reaching the SUBMITS of
the trees to the great terror and real dan
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28

ger ofthe people in the surrounding coun-
try. This oil, or bitumen, is very intlam-
mabIe, and produces light as pure and
brilliant as that derived from gas. Its
other properties were at first unknown
but a certain quantity having been put in
barrel, it was soon perceived that 1t had
almost entirely passed into a tuld state.
This substance is so volatile, that II IS I'M
possible TO shut it up in wooden casks
and it contains such quantity OF gas
that it often causes the vessels which con
tain it to burst. if they arc hermetica'ly
sealed. Its colour is green, but on expo
sure to the air it takes brown color
This substance is exceedingly VOLATILE
has a sour and indefinablc odour, and the
taste Of the essence oftar.
For short time after the discovery OF
the spring, small quantity of oil came
when they were pumping for salt water,
which gave rise to the idea, that it might
always be drawn up by means OF the
pumps. No attempt however to obtain H.
except from spontaneous jet, has been
successful. During the last six years.
there have bee,stwo commissions by a
spontaneous JET. The last began the 4th
ofJuly, 1885, and lasted about six weeks,
during which time, they collected about
twenty barrels of oil. When the spring
sends up this jet ofoiI and salt water, with
which it is always combined,) it is un'
doubtedly thrown into the body of the
pump by the force ofthe gas which is try
ing to disengage itself, and forced up to
height of more than 200 feet, and from
thence flows by the upper oriiice into CO.
vered trough, where the water separating
from the oil, sinks to the bottom, and the
latter floats upon the.top. A heavy noise
resembling distant thunder, accompanied
the throwing up ofthe oil, whilst the gas
which is very visible at the opening at the
top of the pump, causes all strangers who
are passing, to ask what is on fire.
Soon after the discovery of this spring
it was thought that the oil possessed some
medicinal virtues. This idea led a grea
many people to make trial ofitin various
cases. Those who have tested its medi
cinals powers, recommend it to be useo
for rheumatism, pulmonary consumption
dyspepsia, bilious cClic, cuts, wounds and
in general all diseases of the skin. 1t is
said that it gives relief in FIVE minutes af:
ter its application to burns, and that it may
be made use Of as specific in cases ol
colic-aIso in excorations and every spc-
cies of disease in korses.' 1t has received
the name of American Oil, and Of late
years has enjoyed great reputation in the
States of Kentucky and Ohio.
Boston d. Adu.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
THE WAY TO RISE.

John D. Williams, one of the most en-
inent and wealthy merchants in Boston,
makes the following sensible remarks =
He says
1t was once said to me sncerhgH, "who
are YOU, for | can remember when you
went to market Z" My reply was, so
can |; and when | sold potatoes for rs
cents per bushel, and carried them on my
back nearly half mile into the bargain ;
and | feel if it were SO ordered by Provi-
dence, could do it again" Now, as this
is my second coming before the people
with my own name it may CRAFTY the curl
osity of some of the gentlemen to whom |
address myself, to know who | am. By
the family RECORD! was born on Saturday
morning, Jan. %, ITO, and carried to
church and ciristened the same day. |
lived with my father in Boxbury, as farm
er, until May, 1892. My father designed
mefor farmer and bought a farm for me
but the man he bought it of fell from his
bargain, and | then commenced business as
a merchant, in Watertown, in company
with three Others, in May, 1892, and dissol-
we'd tile copartnership in June, 1903. l
then commenced business for myself in the
south part of the city Of Boston. received
my education at Boxborough school. at the
time of our revolutionary Woodworking on
the farm in summer, and studying in the
winter and winter evenings. then thought
my father worked me hard, but could not
complain, for he worked much harder him.
self and taught me most sacred regard for
truth, and always TO endeavor to do as |
would be done by, and never waste my time
nor my money. From the industrious
habits / then acquired under my parental
roof, and having adhered to them in after
life, and by my humble endeavors to make
all dealings with my fellow men for mutual
benefit, and never to deceive any one know
ingly, | have fully experienced, that by
what measure We metc, it shall be measured
to YOU again.
came into this city without any friends
saving those which gained by my fidelity
when a boy in selling vegetables; and they
were many, forthe late Hon. Thomas Russell
and David Greene, Esq. and many others,
would lend me money, and endorse my
notes at the Bank which laid the foundation
of all my after usefulness and all the bless.
ings | now enjoy. Some think laboris an evil
but consider labor on ofthe greatest bless
ings in man. 1t gives me relish for my
food and my sleep, and l am never troub-
led with the dyspepsia.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
A Tutoress Wanted,

I'm the Female Academy at Marlborough C.
IL House, to take charge of the same on the Cd
Monday in July next. A salary Of $400 will be
given payable quarterly. Applicants required to
furnish testimonials of competency to instruct in
the useful and ornamental branches Of female
education. Communications addressed to the
subscriber, Secretary, before the first Monday
in July will be promptly attended to. The Tus-
tees take this occasion to express their sincere
regret that Miss Richards is compelled from due
regard for her health TO relinquish the charge Of
this Institution, which she has hitherto kept with
great credit to herself, and entire satisfaction to
her employers.
~ C. W.DUDLEY, Secretary.
p. S.-The Tutoress in addition to her salary
will be allowed to receive the proceeds of the
Academy over and above the sum of $400, ifthere
should be any. The election will take place on
the Goth of juno. C.W.D.
Bennettsville, MAY 90, 81 #.
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said | :; and out went the Old Virginia
once more, to be gathered up by the Ne
groes, and the dogs and hogs and fowls had
rejected it. Onward travelled in my
glorious abstinence, 80 days, when 10! |
was taken sick, and ascribed my sickness
to Tobacco Temperance and at it | went
once more, chewing from stem TO stem,
whole pound in very short time. Mean
time, one laughed at my apostacy, anoth-
er frowned at my instability, and third
became eloquent against such physical sio-
Ience as was impuniously doing TO my
well-organizcd system. What shall | do :!
cried l. reflected, ruminated, resolved,
and finally, whether 'for better or worse,
thought l, never again shall one twist, or
plug, or stem, or crum, of any kind of To-
bacco whatsoever, enter within the chasm
ofmy aspontis, either by bribc, or persua-
sion, or otherwise, until HE year 1000.
In witness whereof, Iejcct from all my
premises, trunks, pockets, &c. every re-
manning pound, parcel, or piece, or parti-
Gle ofTobacco, whether from North Caro-
lima, Virginia, or elsewhere; and likewise
every pipe, domestic or foreign, and every
cigar, domestic or foreign, shall hencciorth
be banishcd from my favor, forever.
1t is months, Mr.. Editor, since quit.
So you may indulge hope for me. |
know I have been blessed by the relin-
quishment.-Evcry thing goes on more
smoothly. My health is much improved
and my spirits are cheerful. In fact, from
a melancholy temperament, have be-
come sanguinc. In short, | would not
again use Tobacca for $50 per annum.--
Permit me, Sir, to say that no man
kuowsthe evil tendency of using Tobacco,
but he who has given it up. | now sec
that it Injuries the breath, the teeth, the
lungs, and the purse.--Itmakcs our friends
who do not use it, unhappy. 1t sets and
entails bad example in the world. In
deed, would advise the whole community
to set their faces against an evil which is
so little known, and which their disappro-
baton might greatly remedy. NJ.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
For Sale.

Nm Market and Green streets, lots forming
" square on the corner, of three hundred feet,
with comfortable dwelling House with rooms
and four fire places, with several out buildings.
all in good repair with excellent water deemed
to be IN a healthy part of town. The lots have
some shrubbery and young fruit trees, and will be
sold on accommodating terms. Also would be glad
to hear of a purchaser for the Houses and lots at
Society Hill, belonging to Mrs. F. G. Watson and
Mr.. B. g. Barker.
BROWN BRYAN.
April %, e36, "a II. =
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
New Goods.

HlEIE Subscriber Respectfully informs his
IL friends and the public, that he has Just re.
ceivcd his
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
Consisting of 4 very general and well selected
assortment Of Groceries, Hats, Shoes, Crockery,
Hardware, and Cutlery. Also, Paints, Drugs &c.
Persons wishing to purchase in this market,
would DO well to call and see.
MALCOM BUCHANAN.
May, 18th 81 If.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
Removal.

TOHN EVANS g. Co respectfully inform
% their friends and the public generally, that
they have removed to Store recently fitted up
on front street, opposite LAcosrE e. McKAr's,
where, with an enlargement of their stock Of
Goods, they will be prepared to suit customers
in all mercantile articles adapted to this market
on the most favourable terms and to give fair pri
ces for country produce.
Cheraw, May 3lst 1886 % If.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
Land For Sale.

HvHE Subscriber offers for Sale, his planta-
IL ton in Marlborough District, containing
10 acres prime Cotton and Corn land, having
about $50 acres under cultivation. 1t is situated
three,milcs from the Court House and has COM
Portable dwelling house and necessary out build.
ings upon it. Persons desiring TO purchase it,
can ascertain the terms by applying to c. w.
Dudley at Marlborough c. House, or to the Sub
soriber himself on the premises.
JOHN R. DONALDSON,
May 23d, 90 If.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28

uoRRID EFFECTS OF INTEMpERANcE.
A man in Delaware county, named
Thompson, was lately sentenced to the
Penitentiary for biting of a peice ofthe
upper lip, tine eyebrows and ears OF bis
father in a drunken frolic.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-06-28
Making, with the balance on hand at

Making, with the balance on hand at
the commencement of the year,
(S920, 10y, the total means, 81, ,524 10
The expense Of the publication depart
ment, including all the cost of the prepar-
alton and printing Of works was S3s,5s7:
of the missionary and agency department
S9576: of the depository in Philadelphia
$74s0,67. Loans have been paid TO the
amount of $685., reducing the amount
Of borrowed capital to $45,625 25.