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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

Promotions AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE
NAVY, by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate:
Alexander s. Wndsworth, to be Commits
sioncr Of the Navy Board, May II, 1897.
Passed midshipmen,to to be lieutenants, Sept.
6, 163:-Cicero Price, Alberto Griffith, j ohm
II. Godsboroush, Charles s. Boggs, Augustus
II. Kitty.
10 be assistant surgeons in the Navy, Sept.
6, 1875. Wilson Kellogg, of New York;
Joseph Beale, Pennsylvania; William f..
Coale, Maryland; Edward J. Rutter, Mary
land; Richard J. Harrison, Virginia; John T..
Mason. Virginia; James NJ. Smith, Pennsyl-
vana; Charles w. Tait, Alabama, Charles d.
Maxwell, Pennsylvania.
To be pursers:--R Robert Pettt.o of Pennsyl-
vania, 9Th April, 1887; Richard X. Wsldron.
of New Hampshire, 18th June, 1897; William
Speiden, of ID. C. Both August 1887.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12
CONNECTICUT TOWN ELECTIONS

There is no need (says the N. Y. CONNER
cial Advertiser,) of enumerating the towns in
Connecticut which have thrown off their al
legiance to the administration. The news,
from all heard from, is of the most animating
description-evcry where. Fifteen towns
have more than "expuDged" the Van Buren
majority Of last Spring in the whole state, and
the indications are, that the state will be re-
generated by majority of more than thou
sands. There can be no mistake in the
"signs of the times" and Mr.. Senator Niles
may as well betake himself to folding up his
robes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

New ORLEANS, Sept. 30-Ihe Epidemic.
The city has been deluged for the last five
or six days with frequent and heavy showers
of rain; during the intervals Of which, the sun
has darted down its Geleterious influence,
and, as we predicted, the sickness, which had
diminshed,is again resuming all its virulence.
The burials yesterday and Wednesday ex-
ceeded, we have reason to believe, FIFTY
each day, and we hear hourly Of new cases.
This is no exnggeration. People of note and
name have previously died off or passed the
ordeal-but 60 about and inquire. and It will
be found that the newcomers are taking the
fever and dying. The truth is, that the epi-
demic is as bad as ever-only lacks subjects.
Let then, strangers keep away from the city
till frost-[ True american.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12
Extract from a letter dated
MErAMoRAs, Aug. 81

METAMoRAs, aug. Il.
There are strong indications Of hostili,ies
between the United States and Mexico, the
latter refusing to satly nny demands which
the former has made. Mr.. w. II. Wharton,
the late Texas minister to the United States,
who was taken on board the Texas schooner
of war Independence, and confined in prison
in this place, was fortunate enough to elude
the vigilance Of his jaors and escape TO Tex
as. Several Americans have been arrested
and imprisoned in the Cuartal, and refused
all communication, on suspicion Of having
aided and abetted him in his flight; among
them are James Gouray and &. T. Burrell.
A vessel arrived here yesterday from Texas,
bringing % Mexican prisoners, which were
liberated by the Texan government. Mexi-
CO still holds on to her Texas prisoners, about
"a, and believe there is no prospect Of their
being put at liberty shortly.-[ Mercantile.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

NAVAL CoURr MARrIAL.-Tho trial Of
Commodore William Ramsay, on charge OF
neglect OF duty, which took place at Gosport
in July and August last, resulted in q finding
of guilty; and the court sentenced the accused
to be reduced in rank, so as to be placed at
the foot Of the list of commanders.
The sentence was approved by the Sccre-
tary of the Navy, but disapproved by the
President, and Commodore Ramsay has been
restored to duty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

Mr Calhoun in his speech of January, 1884,
on the removal of the dcposites, made use Of
the following language:-"l repeat that you
must d'vores the Government entirely from
the Banking System; or, il not, you are bound
to incorporate bank as the only safe end ef-
ficient means of giving stability and uniformi-
fy to the currency now" These, probably,
are Ml, Calhoun's present opinions. =
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12
MARYLAND ELECTION.

The complete returns from this state are
in. The House Of Delegates consists of 81
Wings, and 35 Van Buren members. The
Wing majority in joint ballot is thirty. .one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

The Legislature Of Tennessee assembled
on the I'd inst An election for a Senator Of
the United Ststes we believe will be made
during its session, to supcrsodc Mr. Grundy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

COMMODORE ELLIoT.-The following ar
ticle is from the Delaware Journal. We
were Informed Of the circumstance, tsays the
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser) many weeks
ago, but not having permission to state the
facts publicly, we thought it our duty to hold
them as in confidence. The difficulty arose
from bet on two Of the horses, between
Commodore Elliot and one of his officers,
which the latter won; whcrcupon the com.
modore vented his dissatisfaction in language
which called for, and received, sharp reply
The whole transaction occurred in the pre-.
scnce of several British officers, who were
examined as witnesses, at the trial, and who
all pentedly condemned the conduct of Com.
modore Elliott, although testifying on behalf
of the prosecution.
| CoMMopoRE ELLIor.-The return Of this
officer from the Mediterranean will, we pre-
sumo, be followed by a strict inquiry into his
conduct as commander Of the squadron now
in that sea. Letters received in this city
state some extraordinary transactions which
occurred at Port Malon, in April last, Of q
character which must place Commodore Eli
OF in a most unenviable light before the
American public, whenever they shall be ful.
ly exposed.
A story is told Of gross indigni,y Offered
to n meritorious and excellent Officer
lieutenant in the American nsvy-on race
ground, in the presence of large concourse
of strangers, among them the officers of the
British ship Of the line Rodney-of shaking
his cane ovcr this officers head, without tho
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

The United States squadron at Pensscols
was ordered TO be ready for sea.by the lst Of
October.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-12

CoNGREss.-ln the House of Representa-
tives, on Saturday, Mr.. J. Q. Adams rose to
explain an error in his statement of the pre-
ceding day, while speaking on the futility of
investigating committees appointed by the
chair. In the course of his remarks lie had
referred to the fate of the propositions made
at former sessions, to investigate the alleged
abuses which had caused the Creek and Sc
mnole wars; and stating that motion had
prevailed. to refer the subject to the Presi-
dent, he had inquired whether any report or
message had been sent by the President, in
consequence Of that reference-supposing
when lie made the inquiry that it could only
be answered in the negative. He had been
since informed that just before the close of
the session message was received and laid
on the table of the House, and subsequently
printed, as No. l54 of the Executive docu-
ments. Since the adjournment on Friday
evening, he had employed a considerable
portion of the night in reading it-nnd he
must say that more heart sic kening docu.
ment he had never read. There were dis
closures in it, to make the blood tingle in the
veins oc every man who reads it.
Mr.. Adams made this explanation in justice
to himself and to the Executive, who appear
ed faithfully to have performed the duty re-
quired of him.
The editor of the N. Y. Commercial Ad-
vertiser says-"We will hold ourselves in
debted to Mr.. Adams, or any other member
of Congress, for copy of this document
And SO will we Ed. Herald.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

NOVEL CouRTsH1p.-I courted her
under singular circumstances. won her
through rash vow. Thus, saw her;
| loved her; | proposed she refused
me. you love another?' Spare my
bushes Il know him., do you.'t We
ry good, if he remain here, I'll skin him.
Lord bless me !" exclaimed Mr.. Pick
wick Involuntary. Did you skin the
gentleman sir?' inquired Mr.. Winkie
with very pale face. Il wrote him
note. said it was a painful thing
And SO it was Certainly nterposed
Mr.. Wrinkle. said had pledged my
word as gentleman TO skin him. Ny
character was at stake. | had no alter
native. AS an officer in his majesty's
service, was bound to do it. regret
ted the necessity, but it must be done.
He was open to the conviction. He
saw that the rules of the service were
He fled. | married her,
Pic,oick.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05
CHAPTER III.

Miss Angelina Tompkins again-A reconcil-
Gi eiation and declaration of love. t
Miss Angelina Tompkins was sim
gular compound Of good feelings and
carelessness. 1t is,not to be doubted
that Timothy jenkins had won her sus-
ceptible heart; he had written verses to
her eyebrows, eulogized her hair, and
published some stanzas in a magazine
addressed to her. These delicate at
tentions have a great effect, and notwith-
standing she had treated him harshly,
she still had a place for him in her heart,
more especially after. his success in
his banking speculation.
She therefore penned him short note
written, on rose colored paper, and seal
ed with motto +" Pensez mio." In it
she asked forgiveness for the past, and
Timothy no sooner perused it than he
cast aside his pen, and flew to the resi-
dence Of his beloved. An effecting scene
ensued--vows of eternal constancy were
exchanged, and trip to Staten Island
arranged for the afternoon.
81 will go and get some Of my new
bank bills said Timothy "they are
excellent small change, and will prevent
any sad accident. You remember Ho-
boken, Miss Tompkins ~
sob Mr.. Jenkins" simpered the lady
"you promised to forget all that"
S Dear Anpelinal have fo,,oottan II ;, /
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

A QUEER NoTroN.-An Irishman hav-
ing a looking. glass in his hand, shut his
eyes and placed it before his face; an
other asked him why he did SOL Sup
on my soul,' exclaimed he with an air Of
seriousness, :" it is to see how look
when Pm asleep, iist."
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

A WITTY AucTIoNEER. An auction.
eer said ofa gentleman who had bought
a table, but never came to take it away.
that he was one of the most un-come. for
table persons he ever knew in the course
of his life
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

A QUAINT SERMoN.-Mr. Dodd was
a minister who lived many years age
a few miles from Cambridge; and
having several times been preaching
against drunkenness, some of the Cam.
bridge scholars Conscience, which is
sharper than ten thousand witnesses, be.
ing their monitor) were very much Of
Tended, and thought he made reflections
on them. Some little time after, Mr.. Dodd
was walking towards Cambridge, and
met some Of the gownsmen, who as
soon as they saw him at a distance, ,resol-
we'd to make some ridicule of him. AS
soon as he came up they accosted him
with /" Your servant, sir p He replied,
"Your servant gentlemen" They asked
him if he had not been preaching very
much against drunkenness Of late He
answered in the affirmative. They then
told him they had a favor to beg Of him,
and it was that he would preach a sell
mon to them there from text they
should choose. He argued that it was
an imposition, for man ought to have
some consideration before preaching.
They said they would not put up with
denial, and insisted upon his preaching
Immediately Gin hollow tree by the
road side3 from the word MALT.
He then began, /. Beloved, let me crave
your attention, am little man--come
at short notice-to preach a short SER
mon---from short text---to thin con-
gregation--in an unworthy pulpit. Be-
loved, my text is Malt. | cannot divide
it into sentences, there being none nor
into words, there being but one /; | must
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

SCRAPS FROM THE EeLANrINE.---Bass
once met man pretty well over-done
by the too frequent use of stimulating
beverage. AS he came limping up
street, our joker asked him the cause
"The rheumatic" responded the other.
!" Yes | see" said Bass !" The rum IL is. |"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

The Eastern Argus says that man
can't begin to get into the best society
in Middletown CT. unless he has failed
three times, and the last time for over
$4,000.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

A HIGHLAND EcHo.-Intbe course of
last summer, some strangers Of distinc.
tion were induced to visit wild retreat
in distant part Of the highlands, chief
ly from the report they had heard of
an echo, remarkable for the clear and
distinct nature of its reverberation. On
reaching the spot from whence the
trial of its powers is usually made, their
guide put his hand to the side Of his
mouth, and bawled out with the lungs
of Stentor, a salutation in Gaelic,
which was repeated with a precision
that was beyond the expectation of the
party. One of the gentlemen by the
way of trying the strength Of his voice,
put his hand to the side of his mouth, in
the same manner as the guide, and cal
led out, +" How far are we from home ~
These words much to the surprise
their conductor, were also repeated,
when poor Donald, with a simplicity
that brought smile over the features
of all present, observed, "You may
think it strange, gentlemen,but this is the
first time ever heard our echo speak
English" 81 have no doubt" said the
gentleman, but it can repeat other lam
guages if put to the test" and instantly
bawled out some French, Spanish, and
Italian. Donald looked more bewilder-
ed than ever. "Weel, must say, that's
very queer; my own father and my own
self have known that echo for more than
seventy years, and we never knew it to
use no language but the Gaelic language
before" "Your echo is more learned,
then, thanyou supposed" said the gen.
tleman laughing, though at loss wheth-
er to impute Donalds remarks to arch.
ness or simplicity. "You may say that
but can you tell me, sir, said the poor
fellow with an expression of earnestness
that appeared high!y'amusing to those
present, "as the echo has never been out
of the country, where can she have got
all her education ?"-Lairc of Logan.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05


therefore Of necessity, divide il into let.
ters, which j find in my text to be these
four--M. A. L. T..
Ms Moral.
Ais Allegorical.
Lis Literal.
It's Theological. ~
The moral, is TO teach YOU rustics
good manners: therefore M--my Mas
ters, A--all Of you, leave of, IT,
Tipiing. 1
The allegorical is, when one thing is
spoken of, and another meant. The
thing meant is the spirit Of Malt, which
you rustics make, M--your meat, A.
your apparel, L--your liberty, .and. T
your trust. .s,
The Literal is,I according to the let
ters, M--Much, A-Ale, Little, T
Trust.
"The Theological is, according to the
effects it woiks--in some M: Murder;
in others,A Adultery in all Loose.
ness Of Life; and in many T: Treach-
cry.
f" | shall conclude the subject, first, by
exhortation. M: my Masters, A: All
of you, l.: Look for, T: the Truth.
which is this "A drunkard is the annoy
ance ofmodesty; the spoil Of civility;
the destruction of reason the robbers
agent; the ale-house's benefactor his
wives sorrow his chiIdren's trouble;
his own shame his neighbor's scoff; q
walking swill-bowl; the picture Of
beast; the monster Of man |"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05

A profsssorship ofIrish is about to Be-
'stablishedin Trinity College, Daklia.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
AGENTS FOR THE EXPRESS.

wm. EwINGs, Providence.
ELIAS W. ,HEDGEs Weston,
GILMAN G. .MUDGET, johannesburg.
FaEDEarcK LORD, Esq. Napoleon. "a
;Doct. WELCOME PRAY, Esq, Waterville.
CHARLES v. JENIsoN, Dragon. I'd
JouN CRuM, Tifin, Seneca co. o.
or. JOHNSON, Manhattan.
GILBERT BEACH, Perrysburg.
SHERMAN, WILsoN & Co., Fort Wayne.
d. SrRAYER, Esq. VMonclova.
John CRoM, Middletown. r.i
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-05
CHAPTER II. e''.e

CHAPTER II.
Timothy commences business-His early sue
cess-He e pays up John Jones.
To resolve, with Timothy jenkins,
was to do; and in an hour after break
fast, he was closeted with his friend
Simpkins, the grocer, who vends mus
tard and molasses in the Second Ward.
Simpkins, like jenkins, is an extraordi-
nary man, and can follow an idea, when
furnished, with sleuth. hound precision /;
but like Peter Spuyk, he was never con-
victed of giving breath to an opinion Of
his own. sss2 s9's ''ss
Long and animated was the confer
ence Of the two worthless, and the sun
had clambered up the eastern skies al
most to its meridian, before Timothy
jenkins might be seen vending his way
again homeward, with a flashing eye,
indicative of high satisfaction. Tri-
umph sat enthroned upon his classic
brow, and he spoke certain words to
himself, which led many Of the by-stand-l
ers to suppose that he was a member.of
the Legislature, just returned from Alba
ny, without having bad an opportunity
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-07-03
ROBERT {. CUTLER, CLERK.
GoMuIssIoNEns' OfrIcr, Lo,l>osroN.
TRUSTS Sale.

by NlRTl T. of a deed OF trust, executed To the
- subscriber by Lewis Merritt, and of record in
the county court Of Campbell for the purpose of
curing the payment Of certain debts therein
mentoned due to Edwin Matthews; | shall, on
Tmsda, the 9Th day of July next proceed 10 SELL
the highest bidder, for cash, 1T Lilburn Johnsons
tavern, Ger l.ynchbnrg the following property. 10
wit: one Negro Boy named Green, one Nr@r,
Mannamcd Ned, one Negro Woman named Lucy,
and her two children. Henry and Lucinda, Ne
gro Noman named Biday, and Negro Woman
name Christian, ard her three children Ned. alias
George. Martha, and Pleasant. The title to the
sand Negroes is believed 10 be ndi> puablc but ac-
ting trustee, shall sell and convey such title on
Is, as ssestcd in the deed of trust aforesaid
GERMAN JOR DAN, Ttusiec.
Iiup I'll
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-07-03
.Jiii, l.

NIRGINlh, r"wir AT Rules holden in the clerks office
al the Circuit superior Court OF aw and 'haeery for
the al IL ,tiS, in the month Of June, 1857
John Warrington und Annisead ". Smith and Rcb,ccn H..
smith infant children of Susan Smith. decd formerly susan
Nailnston ~ho by Robert Smith, their guardian aud
next friend. Plaintiffs,
against
Henry Watngon, William Terry and rtscv l his wife,
formerly Ber4cy Warrington, Robert Terry, John y Lewcln,
ndnr o Robert Read deed Paul Taylor unl Peter Banks
dale Defendants
1SCH>NCERY
The dsicnlatS Henry Watlngton " Him Ter, mud Bet
h- VIII, md Robert Terry, having entered their APP
md given security according To the al Assembly
aud the r oi this Court and appearing b, satisfactory
donc" thai they not inhabitants OF this ionwen !;
motion ri The plaintiffs, by counsel il ordered that the
sad defendants Henry Warrington, William Terry and Bet
rcy his wife ind Robert Terry do appear before the Judge
the sud Court the Court House said County the
ond day o the nry and answer the plaintiffs htlat
copy Of this order b" tonlw d IN the lynchbrg Nir-
glan for eylt weeks successfully, aud posi-
door OF the Court House OF tins
CoW-rc-t',
WN HOLT, Clerk.
Ime J. u:lIn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-07-03

VIRGINIA At rules holden in the the CLERK Office Of
,. tlrcni, superior Court OF Law aud thancery Tor
,,. county of E, lmrottc, the 9TH day OF June 1876
Jordan Black Pstsey Blaek Nathaniel Black, Polly Black
YIN d. Elrk lillian Richardson aud Milly ms VILE Charles
JnIan inu Jordan, Robert Nush upd Polly his wife, Ed
ward Tue hly his wife, William Pucketi and Name,
hi. wife Thomas Sulett and iesey his wifi, Samuel Jor
dan Elizabeth JurIn and GEORGE Fore and Elizabeth his
wife, iiaih'iiS'
Age'7Ts;,
% North administering with the will of Mat
thew Jordan dec d. and Reeves Jordan Nly Jordan, Matthew
Jorian Polly Jordan " ilam jordan, Pats, Jordan Robert
Jordan and sally Joran children and hc- oi ves Jordan,
deed, DEFENDANTS.
IL tHAs1gRy.
Tn. defendants Reeves jordan, Molly Jordan, Matthew Jor-
dam Poll, Jordan, William Jordan Pai4ey Jordan, and sally
Jordan having entered their appearance, according the
o Assembly aud the rules of this Goa and II appearing
the OF the that they inhabitants
the si.t TN the ton oi til. plaintiffs, by counsel,
lcred ba said defendants do appear before the Jnge oour
Co the courthouse OF the said tn day
the and their appearance uud the
plaintiffs bill and TINT copy o this order e in ec in
spaper publ hrd IN the OF lynchburg months
.e. s.s ely and otnd the front door the courthouse
IN, said county. Cops-feStc,
J. J. ROBINSON, u. {.
June l. Win
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-07-03
From He Facf,Hs y m ,erlt, INN y.
Fort, MURDER.

b0t town Wis thrown mto unusual eommotlon
on "Wednesday las, by one ri those occurrences ,
which, IN The last few wars have hron by Lar 100
common tiuauIhuut ohr country. George Blilr,
who lbt ~ the suburbs ot our town, WIS found
dc1dlaa =horn1hcrs shop, where 1t Is surpassed,
hrals murdered, whilst asleep. aud IN i STATE oi III.
o>Ierib8. He had received ,Ilcc sabs IN tlle ,islt
ST Ic and brelet, winch. ~ doubt occasoned his in
slant dcatl, Ii Is sad that he aud some other in
dNdn7ls had been engaged the night before in
dIiuHths and gamhIug-a course OF life lie which
hr ,sa, much addicted. aud which has brought Inn
to 'n nnfinrlN end. IN inquest has been held ON
the dead bod and which has, W. understand, found
tlHt liz decreased came to hls death by yiolenoe-A
luaulN tn name otJacob l. Crabrrc has been ares
I', rom fcff strong circumstances the supposed
murderer, aud IS uoA ia ja ClabrIce IS Il shn,n,a-
k'I ~ trade, and says he llon Lee county. IN tins
I1te. Y the mlttc vii undergo 4 legal in,csiiga-
tiun very shortly before examining count We FOR
bear lar the prescott m, further remarks.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-07-03
SO REV ARD.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber living in the
Il u county of Halifax, one mile south of Brook
Mead, ON Saturday the 9th INST n Negro Man ma
med Henry, about % years old. remarkably
large and likely. HENRY, was purchased IA short
time since OF Moses II Preston, Esq. OF Lynchburg,
and Is we'll acquainted in the county Of Botctourt
having wife and relations living in the neighbor
hood ofBuchanan. The above reward will be civ
en To any person who will apprehend and confne hin,
in Jail 81 that get him again.
PATRICK II. SCOTT
r. p The Fincase Democrat will insert the a
bove advertisement three tines and send irs ac-
count 10 this office.
Jun % u