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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-10

ought they to occupy the mind of one whose
eye was on the grave? There was but
answer TO this question. committed my
fragments to the flames (; and now there
came indeed upon me. a dependency which
| had not felt before. saw myself in the
condition of one, who after much travel in
the world has found a retreat, and built
himsel!a home, and who in the moment he
says to his heart "now shalt thou have rest
beholds himself summoned away. l had
found an object-it was torn from me-my
staff was broken, and it was only left for
me to creep to the tomb without easing by
any support the labor of the way.
l had coveted no petty aim | had not
bowed my desires to the dust and mire of
mems common wishes /; | had babe my am
bition single out a lofty end, and pursue it
by generous means. In the dreams of my
spirit had bound the joys of my existence
to TINS ono aspiring hope-nor had I built
that hope on the slender foundations of a
young inexperience. had learned, | had
thought, | had toilcd, before | ventured to
produce. And now. between myself and the
fulflment OF schemes that had wrought
with travail, and to which | looked for no
undue regard-there yawned an eternal
gulph. II seemed to me | was condemned
to leave life at The moment l had given to
life an object.
There was a bitterness in these thoughts
it was not easy to counteract. In vain
said TO my soul "Why grieve? Death itself
does not appal thee. And, after oil, what
can life's ~proudest objects bring thee bet
ter than rest ?" But we learn at least, to
conquer our destiny by surveying it; there
is no regret which is not to be vanquished
by resolve. And now when | saw myself
declining day by day, | turned to those more
elevating and less earthly meditations which
supply Us, as it were, with wings when the
feet fail. They have become to me dearer
than the dreams which they succeeded
and they whisper to me of q brighter i'm
mortality than that Of Fame.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-10
II is now and then only we find amidst The mui.

II is now and then only we find amidst The mul.
rhymes in the daily columns Of our news
papers a few verses worthy Of presentation. The
following is from a Tennessee bard whose talented
are worthy Of notice. The subject i.
Slander (well adapted TO our age we think and
though II contains many truisms we cannot foregc
the pleasure Of extracting a few stanzas and
should they happen TO suit any ones particular
case who may peruse them, we hope il will Prov
u lasting benefit for, next to Mtemperance
ISLANDER is the most prolific evil with which So
ciely is now troubled.
Alas! that n desire TO praitle,
Should give extended circulation,
10 80 mucl, misunderstanding tattle,
And so much idle speculation
And so much round. about abuse,
Just for The sake Of spreading news
Mans so meddlesome an animal,
As often moralists make mention,
That what concerns him least Of all.
Meet often with the most attention
And what concerns him most 10 know,
" often least attended to.
lie sees within anolher's eye,
The mo.e-Iesoives it shall be stewn
Dut u u wv u uSssVys
The monstrous beam that's in his own
Which If he'd turn attention to,
He'd always find enough 10 do.
Even deaths no refuge from their tongue
Lies insecure the slumb'ring dust 4;
For with their band Of malice strong,
They'll pluck the chaplet from the bust
That noble deeds award The brave,
And spit their venom in The grave
The face oft acts Il smiling part,
When malice from the soul proceeds
Is of the index to The heart,
Ofdeep designs and darkest deeds,
There's many a handsome, well shaped boot,
ConceaIs an ugly, eleven foot.
Many in whom we most conhde.
Are the least worthy Of our trust
To us, our ev'ry fault they hide,
But lay US lowly in the dust
With other people, Gratitude
Is very scarce in this latitude.
Oh man I! frail e'ering animal!
Thou l,ough,less creature Of d day
why is thy charity so small,
When life 50 soon must pass away,
And all Eternity reveal,
A scene thy conscience knows too well
once thought, when I was quite young,
All people worthy Of my trust,
That truth was spoken by ev'ry tongue,
And ev'ry cI,urciman holy just
The longest face o ~praclised art,
The index to the hottest heart.
Experience soon my mind prepared,
To trust 20 neither tongues nor eyes;
For even religions sacred garb,
Is worn too Oft as a disguise
And tear-wet eyes too oft conceal,
An unrelenting heart of steel.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-10

ted or the season NAV not be long enough
for ripening them. The exchange Of wheat
from the mountainous parts 10 the level
may be moro advantageous than any other
grains, but one should be careful not 10
procure q worse article than his own.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

The New York Erie and Champlain
Canal, which was completed in 1925,
at cost of 81, 737,77O has ertinguish-
ed this debt, and henceforth its inn
mense revenue will flow into the State
Treasury, to be appropriated either to
the ordinary expenditures Of the Gov
eminent, or the construction of other
improvements, which, in their turn,
will also contribute TO the general
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
AARON BURR.

The New York papers mention the death
of AARON Burr. He died at Staten Island,
aged about 81 years. Few men have occu-
pied more of public attention than MIR. Burr
tew men of his rank and talents, have so Bit
terly drunk Of the chalice which their own
wickedness poisoned Other men have done
great wrong. and intended greater---and when
detection followed, they haze contrived to
shield themselves with corner Of aparty CO.
verlng, and managed to escape their deserved
odium. Aaron Burr, however. lost even that
protection. and for nearly "thrty years. he
has been lost to society. except indeed, the Gu
viosity felt by the publ. to know what reyela-
tons would follow his death. On this latter
point, the only point upon which public inter
est turned with reference to the deceased, the
N. York Commercial Advertiser says--.rhere
can be no doubt that if Aaron Burr has indeed
employed the lastthree or four years Of his life
In preparing the materials for full and unre-
served disclosure of his own history. in con-
nexion with the history of the years through
which ne was prominent actor on the stage ei
public events, a work Of almost unprecedented
interest and Of great value; may be expected
The following sketch of Mr.. Burr's death.
is from the New York Times:
s'DEATH BED OF AARON RTRR.
'sAaron Burr died a Christian. in the full
hope of the mercics Of his Saviour and Crea-
tor. and atpeace with himsclfand all the world.
His life has been, for some time, like the lin
gering taper. and fiua!ly by the operations Of
Its own exhaustion. quietly fckered out. Yes
terday morning. finding himself near the end
OF his earthly journey and approaching ..tha,
bourne from whence no traveller returns.' he
requested that minister might be sent for.
and the last solemn religious rites, ere he or.
tered the presence Of his God, be duly perfor.
med. The Minister asked him if he knew thai
he was rapidly approaching his end. when he
quietly answered that he did. He then asked
him If he felt persuaded that he could be saved
only through the rnercies Of the Rcdeemer, to
which he emphatically gave assent. PRAYERS
Were then offered to the throne of grace. in
which he appeared to take deep and heart
feeling interest. and his soul soon winged it's
night 70 that haven Of hope and happiness,
"where the wicked cease from troubling and
the weary are at rest" Previous to his death
he was asked where he wished to be buried
when he answered, sin the scpu]chre Of bis
ancestors" His remains will conseo ne Ne ,iIs
be conveyed to his native town, where his "a.
Tiers, in a long and honored line, repose y
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

eff in such climate, LAS France1
with such aninferior kind Of beet, the
common ns0ngelUurtSel, of all colors,
hollow, and half rotten, they are able
to obtain nine per cent of saccharine,
America is gold mine."
Paper is manufactured in France
from corn husks. Two samples have
pee Deen presented by Gen. Tallmadge to
we american Institute. The quality
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
From the Saturday Courier.
TO THE MISSISSIPPI.

TO THE MISSISSIPPI.
Father of waters! pride of noble streams!
Thy arms are stretched abroad, and proudly
seek
To bind the towering ridge, whose bright crest
With orient light, to that. whose fiery peak
Is bathed in farewell brightness. Could'st
thou speak
The mighty scenes which on thy banks have
passed,
What wonders could'st thou tell. Full many
OF slaughtered nations walked thy echoes vast
And from thy rocky walls " 18th dreadful sound
was cast.
Perchance the stee l-clad warrior trod thy bank,
And marshalled armies pealed the battle.cry,
Nations extinct, arose declined and sank,
Ere the swift Indian taught the deer to fly!
Dreadful the mammoth to thy shores drew
nigh,
laundering in wrath, and poured destruction
wide;
And rushed from western sleeps in oceans
wave to hide!
In after times the dark-eyed Indian rose,
And launched his light canoe upon thy wave;
Raised the fierce war-whoop to confound his
fons,
And asked no glory but the name of brave,
But where his triumph now? Down to the
grave, In
Like Syrian hosts before Jehovah's name,
His nation sank without an arm to save. .
Thus empires fade---not so thy deathess fame;
Exchanging thou art still--eternal and the same.
NO more in triumph rose the warriors song,
But freedoms anthem pealed its joyous strain
Awoke thy shores to rapture loud and long,
AK bRde its echoes fly from main to main
Majestic st-eain! thy rolling waves sustain
The wealth of Indian isles, and Watt their
sweets,
To blissfGl Wales, where Peace and Virtue
reign.
O! what to mo are Temples bright retreats,
If on thy yeriant plains my heart with pleasure
beats! !.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
VOL. II
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
BY JOHN KING.
OFFICE. CORNER OF MAIN AND CHURCH STREETS.

TERMS.
THREE DOLLARS per annuR, in advance;
Four DOLLARS at the end of the year.
ADVERTISING.
For each square, or less, first insertion, 81 90
Fer each subsequent insertion, SO
A liberal discount to yearly advertisers.
OFAdyertsements must be marked with the
number of insertions, otherwise they will be contn-
ued and charged accordingly.
l7-Letters must be post paid.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

Muine.--How this state will settle
the question Of the disputed boundary,
is more than we can tell. But, as they
quietly suffered British saVages to re-
tain part of their itoryduring last
war, we presume they dtNp otless pat
riotic now. Grand Gatsf .4d rertisey.
BOOKS AND WoMES.--sAa nod book and q
good woman are excellenta @ for ttose
who x tow how 70 appreci eis saln 4 s,
slherA ar. per. however,. 3nagA Sf both
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

"You'h is not rich in timA 1t may be poor.
Part with it as with monel sparing Pay
No moment but in purchasdo of its worth;
And what !; its i, wor h ask de4h beds--they can
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
GOSSJpS.

A Southern village editor complains bitter
ly OF the gossips which infest his neohb
hood, and suggests that the female portion Of
them be publicly ducked, and tue male DOE.
ton ridden, on roiL The best and most ex-
emplary members Of society are not safe from
their envy and malice. Each little village
or town has its proportion Of this contempti-
Bile class Of creatures, who, when they come
to their death beds, and are asked by con-
science what they have been doing ali their
lives, will have to answer, "slandering our
fellow beings"
Hyou are prosperous they win asssil your
credit and IL you are popular they will per-
vert your most generous actions, and defame
you for doing good. "They go prowling o
bout with cowsrdice in their hearts and base
ness on their tongues, IN circulate their scan
dal. No matter how blameless your life may
be, no matter how ihofensivs or innocent
your department, no matter how correct and
honorable your dealings with your fellow
men, you cannot escape the fslsehoods Of
these vile reptiles. The very contrast that
you present TO their own degraded and dis
gusting natures, is provocation enough for
them. II is q striking proof Of the tolerant
spirit Of the great mass Of the community, I,
that such creatures are not drummed out of
town."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
Book Bindcry &C.

TNIIE subscriber informs his customers in
l. Newport, that he has removed his Binde-
ry to No. 10 1.2 Market street, where he will
be happy to enjoy continuance Of their fa-
vors.
Account Books of every description on
hand, or made to order and warranted to give
entire satisfaction. The best of materials are
nsed and particular attention paid to the Rui-
ing which is always free from broken lines.
RcoaD Or Ics, BANKING INSTITUTIONS
or M RcHANrs in want of Books by sending
an order, specifying kind and qnality will be
dealt with as literally as on personal appli-
cation. Old Books rebound in every variety
of style.
- Refers to r. B. Cranston, Esq. Cashier
Newport Exchange Bank-Geo. T. Weaver,
do. N. f. Commercial Bank.
Pattern Cards Of every size and description,
for manufacturers and calico printers, made
at short notice.
| THOMAS DOYLE,
l l9i, Market Square
\ Providence, n. I. Feb. 26, 1885.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,

LONDON.
VUNIIE original Vegetable iIygeisn Universal
u Medicine, prepared by W. Miskn. Esd
Member Of the Royal College Of Surgeons, Licen-
tiate Of Apo,hccary's Company, Fellow Of Holt
Court Society. Surgeon to the Royal Union PEN
sion Association, Lancaster Place, " Mai~rloo
Bridge, and Perpetual Pupil Of Guy and St.1 ho-
mas = Hospitals, London.
This valuable Medicine, the result 20 years
experience and unparalleled success in the exten-
sive and highly respectable practice oi the propri-
eior, patronised by the faculty and nobili y,-is
now introduced 10 the notice Of the American
public, ut the earnest solicitation Of number Of
gentlemen Of long and high standing in the pro-
fession. II is hoped, as a preliminary step, to
check the evils and fatal consequences arising
from the use Of the numerous and deleterious nos
trums fosted upon The public by the aid Of fabri-
Gated proofs for miraculous cures, other frauds,
by set Of mercenary, unPrinc'Pled Pretenders-
no totally ignorant Of medical science, that il il
impossible the mons,Tous delusion can any longer
60 down with the intelligent people Of this coun-
try. These pills, mild and agreeable In their ma
ture, should be Kept in every family in case Of
sudden illness, for by their prompt administration
cholera, cramps, Spnsns, fsvers, and other alarm
ing complaints which too often prove fatal, may
be speedily cured or prevented. IN fact, all those
who value good health should never be without
them. They are sold in packets nj SO cents, y
aud So each, by most respectable druggists, book
sellers, and vendors Of medicine in the U. States
aud the Canadas, with copious directions, togeth-
er with testimonials Of professional ability from
the following eminent gentlemen Sir Ashley
Cooper, j. Abernetby, James Blundcl, NJ d., ".
Back, NJ. D., J. Aston Key, A. Frampton, M. d.
and numerous others The originals may be seen
in possession Of the General Agent. by whom the
medicine is imported into this country, and to
whom all applications for agencies must be made
JNO. liOLBEIN,
80, Waverley Place, New York;
Sole Gen. Agent for the U. States, &c.
N. B. None are genuine without the signature
OF the General Agent on the Label.
~iEBCAUTIoN.-ltha has been deemed expedi-
ent, ms far possible, to place Miskin's Genuine
Original Hygeian Medicine in the hands Of drug.
gi.i's only, and those sold without the signature
Of John lIolbein on the label, arc counterfeit
This notice is become necessary, az there is still, +,
contrary to all moral decency, legally convicted
nostrum attempted TO be forced on the public.
Sold by X. X. HAZARD,
AGENT FOR NEWPORT,
At the sign Of the Golden Mortar
near the Cosrt House.
Feb. s, 1895.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14

Up To SNuvF.-The fUllowing singular
calculation OF Lord Stanhope on the quantity
Of time consumed in the nncleanly and unnst-
urn habit of snhff-taking IL worthy ofperussl.
II will be perceived that his Lordship was up
to snuff and should it Ineet the eyes Of any
old snuffer, We hope he will not be disposed
To turn mp has nose at it..
'sRvery profes-cd. invetcrate, inourable
snuff. .taker," says his Lordbhip; "at u moder-
ate computation, tukes one pinch in ten min
utes. Every pinch, with the agreeable cere-
mopy Of blowing and wiping tile nose, and
other Incidental circumstances, consumes a
minute and half. One minute and half
out Of every ten, allowing sixteen hours to a
snuf.taking day, amounts to two hours and
twenty -four minutes out Of every natural day,
or one day out Of ten. One day out Of every
ton amounts to thirty-six days and hal in a
year. Hence, if we suppose the practice to
be persisted in forty years, two entire years
Of the snuff. taker's life will be dedicated to
tickling his nose, and two more to blowing it.
Tho expense of snuff.boxes and hsndker-
chiefs, will be the subject Of q second essay,
in which it will appear that this luxury en-
croachcs Us much on the income Of the snuff
taker as it docs on his time, and that by prop
or application Of the time and money thus lost
to the public, fund might be constituted for
the discharge Of the national debt of Great
Britain"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS
Sc.
Il
JOHN Nj. PEARCE,

u RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
H public, that he has taken the store in
Thames street, directly opposite Townsend's
Eagle Coffee House, where he will conduct
the business of DRUsGIsT and APorHEcA-
RY, in all it's variety, and for the purpose of
serving those who may favor him with their
patronage, he will be found at his Office, at
all hours Of the day and night. He will also,
attend to the dressing of wounds, bleeding,
&c. Teeth extracted in the best manner,
raj assortment Of Patent Medicines. kept
constantly for sale. Medicine Chests for
ships, plantations, and families se,-put up
with neatness and care.
QF Physicians prescriptions, punctually
and carefully attended to.
| Newport, June 18th, 1896.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14

Whatever may be the character person
boasts, or the rank in life in which he is plac-
ed, he may be certain of respect, if he fills up
the duties Of that station, in faithful, amia-
BILE and benef fetal manner. He who is not
contented with the place allotted 10 him BY
Providence, will in vain seek responsibility by
quitting it in an abrupt or disorderIy manner;
by murmuring at his allotment; or by petu-
lantly refusing to fulfil its duties.-[ TAILOR.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
BOOTS s. SHOES.
b E N J A MIN NJ A II S Fl, Jr.
NO. ,,.. !. 49,. ,,.. r..-..-.',..'.

| HAS just opened, great assortment OF Doors
II and SHoEs, suitable for the approaching
senson; among them are, Ladies fine KID French.
Morocco, blue black and jet black, lastingS Dem
mark, satin shoes cut and made in the French
style, Misses kid, Morocco cloth do. Children's 8
kid and Morocco boots and shoes Of all colours, &
Of the first quality, GentIenen's fine dress boots,
shoes and pumps, together with large assort-
ment Of low price boots and shoes. Those who
are in want Of the above articles, will please call
md see for Themselves.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14

TIIE RDFORD GLASS COMPANY having
Il recently erected Cropn Window Glass
Factory at Redford, Clinton county, New
York, they have spared no expence to make
it one Of The best establishments in the Uni-
ted States. Having procured the most skill
full workmen, they are now manufacturing
Crown Window Glass, of a superior quality
from Uhite flint sand, obtained near the Fac
tory. This Glass combines all the requisites
which distinguish perfect article; it is the
only Crown Glass, made from flint sand,
which is manufactured in the U. 8. and its
quality will stand any change Of climate, be-
ing all made of double thickness; it will be
found on comparison, cheaper and stronger
than the foreign, or cylinder Glass.
GPOrders for the above GLASS, left with
the subscriber, who has received samples OF
it, will be executed with care and prompti-
tude.
WILLIAM STEVENS, .4gent.
! Newport, Oct. 8, 1853 m.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14

No. l26, Thames Street,
"A AS Just received splendid lot of
IL BOAS, FUR C.4PES, gentlemen's
FUR SEAL caps, Of the latest patterns
which he offers for sale as cheap as can be
found in Newport or elsewhere.
Oct, Is. 1885
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
VIM. Il. MclviIl.

Wishes 10 inform the public, that he carries on
the i'm PLATE business, in all its branches, at
n" old stand, No. i64. Thames-street, where can
De had at all times any article Of lin Ware usu-
ally called for Sheet Iron and Copper work.
Coal stoves Of various kinds, and other articles
commonly Kept ~ a Tin Store. sug6
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
TAX FOR 1895.

THE Subscriber, Collector Of the TOW.v
- Tx voted in June last, hereby gives
notice, that he has commenced the collecting
OF said Tax, and respectfully requests all
those indebted TO pay the same without de-
lay at No. o Market-sqnsre.
Dec.a JOSEPH MARTIN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
GRANITE STONE-YARD.

NHl subscribep inform the gentlemen O. New
: II port and its vicinity. that they have Just set
up on Job Shernan's wharf MONUMENT
Tor sale, cut out Of Granite. Of an obeliek form,
10 feet high. and calculated for a family. They
are ssssred thst 10 cannot be surpassed In the
state neither in It's quality, stock, or workman
ship.
They sso offer az kinds Of stone steps, under
plnning for houses os ysrds. door and window
sis, lntels or caps; large gate posts ready drilled
FOR hanging. and al other kinds Of posts or stones
furnished al the shortest notice. and ches per than
can be Obtained In aay yard in ths State.
LAe,oise. rough building stone, large OF small,
and paving. n. NJ. HoLLEY.
G. BRowNELL.
N: D. Strangers sre requested to call and sec
Tor themselves. .-Ensure Of Mr.. David Sherman,
agent, on the premises.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-14
POETRY.
LINES
LINES
Suggssfed by the sight Of some late -autums

LINES
Susgssfed by the sight Of some late .Autum,
Fowers.
fsv csAoL,NE sowLEs.1
THesE Few pale au,umn flowers,
How beautiful they are!
Than oil that went before.
Than all the summer store.
How lovslisr far!
And why!-They are the last
The last!-ths lssi tho last!--
Oh!--by that little word,
How many thoughts are stirred
That sister OF the past!
Pale Aowsw'-pals. perishiDg flowers!
Ye're types Of precious things
Types ofthose bitter moments,
That Biz. like life's enjoyments,
On rapid, rapid wings.
Lsst hours with parting dear ones.
(1'hat'time the fas,esrsrends)--
Last tears in silence shed
Last words half uttered
Last look OF dying friends.
Who wouid'but fain compress
A life into day
The last day spent with one
Who e'er the niorow's sun,
Must leave us, and foT aye!
oh. precious, precious moments.
Pale flowers! ye're types Of those;
The saddes,l sweetest. dearest!
Because, like those. the nearest
To an eternal close.
Pale fowen!-pale, pershing flowers!
WOO your gentle breathe
] leave the summer rose
For younger. blither brows;-
Tell me Of change and death.