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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-09-08

II is stated in the newspapers that
there nre from three TO four hundred
insane persons in the State Of New
Hampshire, and that more than hun
dred and fifty of them are paupers,
maintaiGed at the public expense. We
ore rather astonished at this paucity of
numbers. a state that can furnish
voters enough to elect Isaac Hill to the
chief mngisiracy, must, we should think,
have more than four hundred crazy folks
within its bordcrs--certainly more than
II hundred and fifty "man,ained at the
public expense"!-[ COm. s. Eng.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-09-08

Paris silks for bonnets
Lama shawls
Fancy hdkts
Ladies' Isle thread
Elastic hose superiino
lUnbleached ribb'd do
How priced white do
A great variety Of knit
j do
Chil,lrens do Of all sizes
a few very cheap silk
shawls large sizes
Muslin inserting T.
edgings
Embroidered capes&
collars
Flarg and pongce do
tpltfcld hdkts.
sc.
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The election Of general officers ind
members Of Congress, took place in Yer
mont on Tuesday. Silas II. Jennison
is the Wing candidate for Governor.
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THE IL EpORT'

Of the COMMITTEE on Commerce, IN the Sen-
ate Of the United States,
TO whom was referred the memorial Of DAVID
MELvILL,
Has been reprinted, and is for sale at
Sept. lst. w. CALLAHAN's.
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Court et Probate. .Nerpor, Sept. 5h, 1896
THHliE Administrators first account on the Es-
y tate Of Solomon G. Weaver, was present
ed for allowance
II is ordered, that the same be re-
ceived and the consideration thereof re-
ferred to q Court of Probate, to be hol-
den at the State House in Newport. on the
first Monday Of Oct. next, nt Q O'Clock Il.
m. and that previous notice be given by pub
fishing copy of this order three several
times in the HmH ofhe Times, for all per-
sons interested to appear at said time and
place and be heard.
B. b. HowLANP, Prob. elk.
Sept 8,
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Sept. 8.

Court Of ProLuie, .Nsmpor Sept. 5M, 1896.
vHNHE Guardians account on the estate of
the children of William. Little, Jr. was
was presented for allowancc:-
II is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to a Court
iofProbate, to he holden at the State House in
Newport, on the first Monday in Oct next,
ut 9 o'clock a. m. and that previons notice
be given by publishing n copy Of this order
three several times in the Herald orihe Times,
for all persons interested to appear at said
time and place and be heard. A true copy
B. BrIIowLAND, elk.
| Sept 3.
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REVOLUTIONARY PE.N:sIO.vER

VHNHE subscriber in consequence Of the nurner-
H. ous calls, which of late have been made
upon him, has found himself obliged to turn hi-
attention TO an examination Of the claims Of the
widows Of the officers and soldiers Of the Revolu-
tionary War, provided for by an act Of Congress,
passed ut the late session. Having engaged in
this business he hereby gives notice. that lie will
attend to the claims Of all persons that may be
presented TO him by claimants residing in any
town in this county, He will be aided in his ex-
animation Of the claims and construction Of the
law applicable thereto, by The Hon ID. Pearcee
NJ, C-who will give him all tho facilities in his
power. The subscriber may be found 1t the Of
fee ofN. 6. Boss Esq, every day in the week,
between the hours of9 A Nj and BPM
WM. K MOVES.
Newport, August lS, 1886
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AUCTIONS.

On SATCkDaYnsst, I0tA iast. at lo
o'clock "A. NJ, at Me late residence sf
NORTON Uiibour, IN Sp'ing-a.
A complete set ofCARPENTERS of TOOLS
- Ptinds'ones-- Iron bars. Sc. Tervs
al sale. by order Of the Executrix.
Sept. B.
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WANTED.

4 woman TO do the work in a small family =
IA enquire of Geo. Il. Hazard at
TILLEY g. iIAzARp's
Auy
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Ellopins,
Twill'd brochclla's,
Striped buckskin
Leopold cords
French printed cam
bricks
do. do. Joeonets
plaid musliDs
pwiss do fg'd s, plai'
black Il blue blacI
silk
colonrcd do
Rich ribbons
Blond lace s, edge
ing
French poplins
Tabby netts
Rich shallys
Foulard silks
Fig'd saiins,
June, %.
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CLOTHING At COST.

THNtlE subscriber will sell this week. his s,och
u Of Clothing, Cloths. CasSimeres. vesings,
SC. ut cost. JOSHUA WILBOR.
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Wanted.

II N wholesale and retail store, n smart active
"a lad about ~ years old, ono who writes fair
hand. and Of good habits and well recommended.
will please apply at this office. Avg. IS
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NOTICE,

NOTICE.
All accounts unsettled after the Sd Of Scptcm-
Der, will be found in the hands Of Daniel e. Den
ham. Esqr. JOSHUA WlLDOR.
Sent lat
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billiard. Rooms.
RESTA URATEUR,-am SPORT
ING ESTA

HrlI'arL ROOMS.
Observation-Disclosures SPORT
ING ESTABLISHMENT.
No; 15, 1hames-streei, directly opposite
Me Perry Cotton Factory--n a fcw
rods south Of Me Custom House.
iSlTOkS to Newport, and patrons in gene
raj OF This scientific and genrenianly atnnse-
'nent, are respectfully informed that recent sd
onion has been made to this establishment, by
wh'ci' parties can he accommodated with n pri-
vafe billiard Room If required. and when sta,e
,haf no betting or gaming of any description is al
lowed, have no doubt but that ! shall obtain the
sanction OF every man Of good morals and liberal
continents, There is certain class of narrow
h'nd"d people who condemn every kind of a
nluselhent-no matter how innocent or rational,
u not IN accordance with their limited views
Bi'inrds Is an amusement resorted to by many Of
the most enlightened and accomplished Of both
sexes in this and other countries - and is calcu
lated to call forth the energy of the mind in the
same degree as The study Of Mathematics or any
other science.
EcStGuTnteur.
II is a question ften asked by strangers and
citizens cannot Newport support Restaurateur
III" subscriber feels confident that il can and W III
lie has therefore determined to ft up in good
style convenient and comn,odous Room in the
'ear Of his Store for nm establishment of this kind
where may he had al all hours Of the day aud
evening. Relishcs Of various kinds, viz
Oysters, Chowders Cold Cuts, Hot Coffee. SC.
And If strict attention to business, combined with
drf"rninotion to please, can ensure ssccess il
will not be wanting.
N. u. GUNS & FISHING TACKLE
for s"fe and to let as herctoiore-hlso for Sale
Choice Liquors and Wines -Champngne-S,e
arts patent steam refined Confectionery
sc.
To-" Notice will he given Of the opening Of
the RestaTateuy The Rooms are pleasant and
retired. WIN. GOFF.
Newport, Aug. 25, 1883.
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NEW SUMMER GOODS,

III SESSIONS has just received great
- variety Of MINER goods, among
which IRE
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.2Yciion g. Commission Store.
TESlIE subscriber having been appointed an
n Auctioneer for the year ensuing, is now
ready to attend TO the Auction & Commission
business at his STORE; No. 90a Thames-st
Aug. 25. &. " IUisy.
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NEW STORE.
No 9Si Thames street.

the subscriber has just
opened and offers for sale.
n handsome assortment Of
English and French watch
es -earrinss breast pins
and finger-rings. Of the
best quality aud newest
ca shinn l,n S,lun- q.
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NEW LARD.

Eusr Received and fors lc.at No 9o9 1hame,
o. II. Also boxes superior Albsny cheese.
CIV T'Hcy.
Sept 8.
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Captain Ptnan, Of the SamneI Wright, at Sa-
lem heard from on OFF Shore Ground March 2S,
ship Audley Clarke, Paddock, Newport, 100
bbls.
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For SALE,

FOR SALE,
VHNWO Pews in Zion Church, Nos 8 4 3s.-
u Appiyto {. N. TiLLEr.
Sept. 5.
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New lSry Goods Store.

Sept. 8.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-01-15
MARRIAGE AFTER BURIAL.

Two Persian merchants, strongly united
in friendship, had each one child OF differ
ent sexes who early contracted strong
friendship for each other. which was cher
ishcd by the parente,ard they were fltter-
ed with the expectation Of being Joined
together for life, Unfortunate at the time
they thought themselves on the point Of
completing this long wished for union, a
man, far advanced in years and possessed
Of an immense fortune, cast his eyes on the
young lady, md made honorable propo-
sails. Her friends could not resist the temp
alon of son in law in such afiuent cir,
cums,ances, and forced her to comply. As
soon as the knot was tied, she strictly en-
lpined her former lover never to see her
and patiently submitted to her fate. Bu'
the anxiety Of her mind prayed upon her
which apparently carried her off. and che
was consigned to the grave. As soon as
the melancholy event reached the lover,
his fillctlon was doubled, being deprived
of all hopes of her wdowhood: but r, col
Letting that in her youth she had been for
some time in a lelhargy, his hopes revived
and hurried him to the place other burial
where a good bride procured the sections
permission to dig her up which he per.
formed, and removed her to a place oil
safety, where by proper methods, he re
vlved the almost cXtinguishcd spark OF life
Great was her surprise at finding the state
she had been in, and probably as great was
her pleasure at the means by which she
had been recalled from the grave. As soor
as she was sufficiently recovered, the lover
laid his claim; and his reasons, supported
by powerful inclination on her part, were
too strong for her TO resist; bot as France
was no longer a place of sa fety for them
they agreed to remove to England, where
! they continued ten years, when a strong
inclination of revi,itng their native coun
try seized them, which they thought they
might crafty, and accordingly performed
their voyage. The lady was SO uniortu
nate as to be known by her husband, WHOM
she met in a public walk, anI ali her en-
| deav0rs to disguise herself were ineif3ctu
al. lie laid his clam to her before cour
Of justice, and the lover defended his right
alleging that the husband by burying her
had fortified his title, and that ne had &C
| CURED a just one, by freeing her from til,
grave, and delivering her from the jaws o
death. These reasons, whatever weigh
! they might have in court where love pre-
sided, seemed to have little effect on tht
grave sages Of the law; and the lady. wit
her lover, not thinking 1t safe to await tn
determination of the court, prudcntly re-
! tired out of the kinrlom.-C Ceiebres.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-01-15
ECCENTRICITIEs OF A MAD MAN.

Mr.. **+**t, lawyer in Vermont. doing
a good business, at once became insane,
and took il into his head to abandon the
practice Of The Law, and engage in basket
making. He was at first, very awkward
hand at this new employment, but, By dlnt
of perseverance, he soon b'cnme skliliul
and could weave n basket as well as he had
formerly woven an argument at the bar.
He followed this business about six months
when taking new notion into bis head,
he abandoned ii for that of chair bottom.
ing.
The material used in this occupation was
bark, which he stripped from the trees in
early summer, when it peels most easily.
Having come home, one day, covered from
head to foot with mud, he was asked where
he had been, that he got 50 thoroughly be-
daubcd. He answered that he had been
in a neighboring swamp after elm bark. of
which he exhibited a strip about 10 feet
long.
DO you mark this :" sad he triumph,
antlv.
Yes; but how does that account for
your being SO muddy 1t isn't usual TO
find mud on the top OF tree
mo, but you may sometimes find It a.
the bottom, though, III tell you how !
found tt cut the bark near the roo,
of the tree, and then stript 1t upwards, eX
pecllng ii would come to an end aud break
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-01-15

dies. Immediately after It's death the two
postcrior legs, just spoken Of, begin to
sprolt or vegetate. These two shoots
soon appear above the earth,ond the insect
plant soon attains the height of about six
inches. II puts forth branches and leaves
resembling tcrfol. The cxtremiiies of the
branches bear bud. which contains in
embryo neither leaves nor flowers; but an
insect. AS the insect Gevoopes itself and
grows, it neither falls 10 the ground, or re
turn upon its mother plant, but feeding on
its leaves until the plant is exhausted, when
the insect returns to earth again and again
the plant shoots forth!
The true nature of this insect plant, or
vegetable insect, we know not what to call
it, is entirely inexplicable to Us. 1t may
be sutmsed that an insect la; here as.o d.
ciated itself with the seed Of q plant, in
such manner. that they produce and mature
each other. Or, it may be supposed, that
nature has invested this specimen of exis-
tence which attributes the nearest possibly
| assimiated to those Of Doth the vegetable
and animal Kingdom, yet belonging not ex
actly to either, nor entirely to both. II
may seem 10 be The hnginr point at which
| The ANNA kingdom merges into the vege.
table. and the vegetable into the ANNA
kinadom. 1t is certainly a wonderful Gu.
foslty, and we believe that it is not only
entirely unknown to naiutalists, but ha
never before been publicly described.
We understand that gentleman in Phil
adelpha, of whom the specimen we saw
was procured, is cultiva,ing quantity O
them which he has obtained from North G
for the purpose Of furnishing the Museums
Wa hope to be able to furnish more par
tcular account of this insect vegetable
hereafter. In the specimen we saw, tn
plant had grown about three inches, an
the insect was yet preserved in its orig ina
and nearly perfect state --Tam. Mag.
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TENHE members of the Burlington Fire
d Company an hereby notified, that the
annual meeting ofsaid Company will be hold.
en- al J. Towards Hotel. on the fou nth Wed.
ncsday, the 27th day OF January, instant, at
seven o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose Of clio sing ten Wardens, n Clerk and
Treasurer, and tor transacling all other busi-
ness required by the charter and la4 Of said
Company.
The Trustees congratulate the members OF
the Company, and of,he several Engine Com
panics, and the householders of the village.
that, during the pas, year, not single build.
ing has been destroyed by fire, within the linz
its OF the Company. The cry of fire has
several times been heard on cur streets, but
the prompt attendance Of oar Enginc Com
panios, and the vigilance orths company aud
of our citizens generally, have extinguished
the little matter"hefor "a great fire had been
kindled." All the alarms Of fire which We
have heard, the pas, year have commenced
ard continued with "more smoke than ire
and ended as they should do, q mere excite
ment,
Since the last annual meetin. q numbc,
OF subscribers have been added, as members
10 this company, and several liberal donations
have been received from benevolent indvdu.
ais. More than $500, has been raised by vol
untary subscription 10 construct cstcrns and
wells, for the use Of this company and tho
accommodation oflhe pubck, part Of which
has already been expended for these purposes
The recent national calamity By fro in the
city Of n. York, where GA icncIncnts and
property TO the value of II millions Of dollars
were consumed, in the short space Of - hours,
speaks volumes Of caution 10 every icilcclIug
mind and warns the most unwary 10 lake caro-
of fire.
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a New CURosITY IN NATURAL HIS
TORY, The above engraving represents a
specimen Of natural production, which
was shown us few evenings since, that is
neither hsli nor flesh, beast nor fowl, AMI
nal, vegetable nor mineral! 1t was pros
cured IN Plymouth, North Carolina. and
brought 10 this city in glass OF Alcohol.
The thing, for It is without n name, is
both chronological and vegetable. When
It's enlomologicai nature ceases, iIs vege
table nature commences; and when Us We
getabIe character has arrived at maturity,
It's chronological character devnlopes it.
self aud Its vegetable eXlstance disappears.
In other words 1t Is alternately plant and
an insect. AS an insect, it is perhaps
about one inch in length and three tourlhs
of an inch 10 circumference. IL is of a
brownish color, shaped like wasp, destl-
luie of wings head similar to beetle with
two antenu@ or horns; has near its head on
either side short leg shaped like those OF
the mole, with broad. serrated extremties
and intended, doubtless, like those Of the
mole, TO assist the insect in penetrating
the earth. II has also two posleTior, legs
the purpose OF which shall be seen. When
the insect has attained its growth 1t dlsap
pears beneath the surface Of the round an(
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PROTECTIVE DUTIES ON SILK.

The importance of the culture OF silH'
as a branch Of national economy, hos ar
rested the attention OF The Secretary OF the
Treasury and led him to advert 10 it, incl
den,ally, in his late report 10 Congress
IN exploring the sources of revenue whose
prolific streams are overlooking the grano
reservoir, for the purpose Of ascehain'ns
and suggesting the most jndicous method
OF reduction, he says: "The most prom
,nent of these articles, are Wines ana
Silks from beyond the Cape of Good Hope
They both yield in duties over half mill
Inn per annum. or. in 1884, Wines S445,
ooo and India Silks. over ~ 900 all Of
which nigh, we'll be repealed on's'' Con
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VOL. IX-.No. 459.

off. and run itself out after a while. d.,
it hung on like suit in chancery aud
stript, and slript, until 1t run NJ fotiV i'"i
and az broad aud strong es ever, T"rs'
to myself, there's no use in pursuing tna
thing any farther, and so III enter noils
prosecute that was the point to be dec.
dcd. wished at least TO save cos,--bn',
pshaw! | forgot, I'm not lawyer now.
Well, as was saying. | looked, al the
subject 10 see how | could secure the hotk.
II was too strong for me TO break of a.
any rate, thought /, there's more than "na
way to skin q cat, "a a butcher would say.
IF cannot break off this bark, | can climb
up bv it. no sooner said than done.
seized hold Of the strip, and placing my
feet against the tree, ran up hand over
hand. BY this method Of climbing, you
will perceive my back must have ba"n
downward, and nearly in n horizontal posi-
ton my feet being braced against the ireo
and my head standing from 1t in nm anglo
of nearly ninety degrees. Having arrived
at tic proper height, ! was then in guam
dairy. how TO get my knife ont Of my poCk
ct, and how 10 get it open after II was ON,
IF let 90 with one hand. was fearful Tho
other would not bold me. However, save
| 7, it's neck or nothing. I'll try the ex>
pertinent at any rate-so grlprd power.
fully with my left hand, while took my
knife out with my right and opened 1t VIII
my teeth. whipped off the bark as clean US
law would dock an entail.
"And what do you think was the 'c-
sut?"
why you came fiat on your back, Of
course"
Right gentlemen of the jury-a very
correct vardlct ineed, came down fli ~
the mud. Never was client laid fatIrr
on bis back than land never was one {,
comp lctely bedaubed with filth and mud.
But thanks to the yielding nature of tho
soil saved my bones, and only brought
away the mischief on my coat. gained
my cause, too which is more than | can
say ofall my undertakings"
The company laughed heartily at tho
ex.lawyers account of his explolt-whii"
the latter, hanging his coat in the sun SAID
that the mud like the old womnn's grease.
would rub off when it was dry.
He continued, while longer, to follow
his occupation of chair bottomlng, when,
suddenly becoming sane again, he resumed
the practice Of the law, and has, ever since,
preferred laying his opponents on their
backs. in legal way, to bein. laid on his
own in so Iudcrous manner as that above
related. NJ Y Trans.
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UdshingtOn, Jam. 3. 1888.
For the last three tavs there have been
rumors nfoat in relation to Mr. Webster,
which may reach your ears. but which ]
an sure you will a, once dscrcdn. II has
been idly reported that a coalition bet ween
him and Mr. Van Buren, might soon be ex
pecied, and that plot was nf,nt to bind
the good people of Massachusetts neck
and heels and deliver them over to the
Magician. OF course no intelligent person
will be deceived by these rumors. They
are utterly gratulous. and 1t IL almost
work ofsupetcrogaiion TO deny them. Bot
as they have been uttered with an appear,
snce Of confidence in manv quarters, il
may not BE- nnss 10 expose Their falsily.
II cannu, be contested, that The admin
is,rolion have had the audaclly to enter
tain hopes Of our detection. Ovcr'ures
have been made, and bold iuucndnrs hive
been ,hrown out, The objec, Of which is
no, to be mistaken. The Van Burcn:es
have tipped knowing winks to our Massu-
chusc,is men; and The Editor Of the Globe
ns. already hogan 10 intlict upon us his
Sa,yr like caresses. The President is
s;ili .! opinion tina, there is a deal Of good
sense in our S'nle, which will ye, be slim
United into acIion All these hopes and
surmses on the part of the administration
will be frustrated and proved false. Our
delegation in Congress Is. I believe, with
three exceptions, sound and firm. Mr.
Adams considers Mr. Van Buren, the mos,
upcxcep, omablc candidate that has been
proposed and Messrs Borden and Jackson
are among the "dnub'iul."
The course Of Massachusetts upon the
question "llhc mex, Presidency admits OF
no doubt. l. viii bc such as will no, de-
roraIe from The lDhy c.aracier which size
ha. hitherto maintained by her Consistent
opposition to the corrupt dynasty, Of which
Martin Van Buren, has been The guiding
genius. She will remain faithful to the
candidate Of her choice, for TO him che has
pledged her support. In SO doing she will
vindcalo her own honor, manifest her own
consistency. and show that she at least ap-
precia,rs the pre- eminent qualifications of
her Constitutional Champion, Shonld the
election be brought to The House Of Rep.
reecnslvcs, she will manifest her fidelity
to Wing principles, by giving her vote 10
that candidate, who is most likely to mnin-
tain those principles in their strength.
She will never consent 10 ndorn The tr.
umph Of corruption, or by apathy and in
erlne,s,o be won over into the power Of
the enemy.
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TEXAS Letters were received in this
IL. ,..sIo .dnv 1lal ed Nav Otlnans D..

TEXAS Letters were Revived in this
CITY Yesterday, dated New Orleans. DE-
CenIber cOrh. announcing that the town OF
San Antonio ne Bernr has surrendered I"
the Terian forces. which NJ our last &C
count. were bcslegrng i. Gen C"ss. the
Mexican cnmmandant, with few OF his
troops had retired INTO the citadel; but n
the town vas occupied by the TEXANS and
their prisoners, aud Co.'S forces without
provisions, he would be compelled 10 sur
render himself n prisoner nj war IN few
DAYS The writer refers for further par'c
ulsrs TO the N. Orleans papers of the 9O'h
but IA usual, they fail Ia arrlv".
Thus has terminated. for months nj lcns'
the war 10 Texas, and M one VIII" IS IA
mliar with her resources aud III" cha'ac-
ter Of her people, can doubt her ability l."
establish her independence. " Y Co"r