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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

Life prcserving resi.-We yesterday had an op.
pofiunity to witness from the Bunker Hill wbarron
exhibition ofthe worth aud power of the Life Pre-
serving Vest" the invention Of Mr. W. c. Pett.
bone, of this city. A fall grown boy with all his
clothes on but his coat, was buoyed up in the nv
by one of these vests and his head kent entirely
out oi the wafer without the least exertion on his
part. We believe all who were present were per.
fectly satisfied that the invention will answer the
purpose for which it is designed. 1t is made like
any common vest, with the exception that the breast
and portion OF the back are lined with India rob
Der, which can be inflated by the breath in few
moments, aud well in the water as out of it,
1t is not intended that these shall be put on on
ly when immediate danger threatens, but worn at
oil times when travelling on The water, as the In
dia-rubber uninfated, does not injure the appear
ance. Hartford Comm Courier
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

II "a remarkable that every bam reported az
struck vas burnt While only one house Was barnj,
oYt often struck. This fact may be accounted
for by reason OF the combus,iblo materials with
which barns are generally filed. Not single
life is known to have been lost although nire of the
houses struck were inhabited. jour Cytn
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

Execution Of Borroa.-This hardened wretch
who murdered Mr. Lyman, at Rochester wos ex.
ccaied on the % ait. lie renamed callyus To
The last e'incing maturity Of vice and deprayIiy
"hicb shocked and disgusled all who saw him. IL
. said mat he made confession of the murder TO
" counsel, which ia to be published -Uasl. Co.
W..
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

Hafd Inns ar the Usst-Th, Pontiac l,f..t. e.,
ger contains notice osilns the citrens Of that vi
sse !" as'embs for The purpose Of taking into consiae
'loh 'Ne WoPfey Of sasPending the c5llrci!ou u
eeauoHs until the times become b-tt.r
Several persons from the Western STATE. With b
W. have recently eonEsfsed, say that the p,ss,r, 40
iLai quarter 10 much more severe than II va m 10
lac Las was frat al, and will be frat ouiJouy en-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

me conservatives If Name have dominated
lle Hon T. o. J. Saith. Member Of Congres.
''of ne Cumberland Dis'fct, f,f Go,efnor.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

o.. t"t al 'fbaHy AT Albany, on Monday evening. a
h'ile before 10 clock flames were discovered is,u,i
rom M beeoe carpenter shop IN Montgomery s,reeI
i' orange 10 Columbia street conf posed eutr.ig
~ '4u WOODEN buildings, and was chiefly drsifovsd =
some damage was alec done 10 brick row on Ofspy.
- s'1 t'o prospect was at one time ieaHu!-tie
hre approaching 10 Market street through tie -
'he vicinity Of the river afforded ready
ana abundant supply Of water winch the iremfn on
Dsuy shD~ wei how % use. Tie TLfd Presbyterisa
A1Aef-d some injury from the scorching Of The
.irgEs F'''
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07

Post OJee ageneies.-Tbe Postmaster General
MSS directed The disconInCnnce after September
81, OF all agencies for furnishing wrapping paper
and twine 10 Post Offices. Each Postmaster is d,.
feeied to use all wrappers and twine which come
10 has oiilce upon packages and will admit of be-
ing AGAIN used aud to supply himself with the bal.
anee wanted by purchasing good quality at rea-
1onabie prices and charging The same IN his quar-.
ttrIy accounts subject 10 revision by the Auditor
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

FEVER IN Extract ofa let.
ter from gentleman in Charleston, 10 his
correspondent in New Haven, dated Sept. Is,
1898.
Last Sunday wns a gloomy dny here, "a
were buried Of the fever from the city alone,
independent of the hospitals and ulnshouse,
and from the Sisters Of Mercy. The building
is pretty much stopped, as most Of the white
mechanics and aborcrs have gone still there
are several hundred remaining, that may be
victims ere three weeks roll away. All the
physicians say it is much worse than in 1917,
and the next three weeks must be the trying
time. Out Of one English family, four have
already died, ard the fifth is down. The fe-
YER is now ell over the city, several deaths
have occurred as far up ns ST. Paul's Church.
DR.. Scott died two or three days sgo-thero
10 much sickness all around us-thcre is a
grcul deal OF typhus anr bilious fever among
the natives and uccimatcd. 1t all conspires
to make q gloomy place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

The Steamboat Providence, Capt Woolsey, ran upon
the rocks In the fog, OF Beaver Tail Point, within forty
yard. of the Light House, on Tuesday morning last
abou, O'Clock, coming from New York. She had up
ward. of 300 passengers board about half OF which
were seamen Tor the U. s. ship Ohio at Boston. Ihe
sea was unconmonly smooth at the time, o,hsrwise the
most disastrous consequences might have ensned ne
she must inevitably have gone pieces In very snort
time. As might have been expected, the passengers
were greatly alarmed and the terrible shock PRODUCED
by the boats striking the rocks, added much 10 'he
confusion of the scene. Very fortunately however, 'he
fog soon cleared of after she struck aud the ladies' wiz
many other passengers, without delay conveyed
safely on shore the boats About the time the news
kof the disaster reached town. the steam erry-oos'
arrived here from Providence upon son'e
busncss-a circumstance somewhat providen'iai-ahd
Immediately TO the relief Of the Provideneo'
and took of the remaining cabin passengers win 'he
Tie seumen remained on board until she was
90, Off which yesterday morning ut high tide about
the same hour she struck she sustained much less IN
Jury than was expected and was enabled to proceed
without difficulty Providence, where sic arrived abou'
II 10 O'Clock.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
The FEvER IN CHAnLEsToN.-Th

The FEvER IN CHAnLEsToN.--The
deaths at Charleston for the week end
ing the Odd ult., were Ga, Of which Is
were children and 40 adults. The
deaths by strangers fever were 38.--
This is thirty less than these which oc-
Cured last week. The Charleston
Courier is Of opinion, however, that the
reduction has arisen solely from the
scarcity Of subjects. 1t states that Sc
veral physicians with whom the editor
had converscd, expressed the decided
opinion that the disease had not abatcd
but if any thing, had assumed more
virulcnt character than during the pre-.
ceding week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
lFrom the Providence Journal


At q meeting Of the Providence Grocers
and others, on the evening Of Sept. 18th,
1888, at franklin hall, the following Pream-
BILE and Resolution were passed:
Wheyeas, At a meeting OF Grocers and 9TH
crs, dealers or interested in the sale Of Wines
and spirituous Liquors, on the Sd inst, it was
una niinously resolved to petition the Honora-
BILE Legislature, at its October session, to
repeal, ey satisfactorily modify the present
License Law:
Voted and Rssolved, That from and aiier
the expiration of our present Licenses, until
the Termination Of the October session Of tho
Legislature, we will not directly, or indirectly,
openly OF covertly, ourselves, or through any
one in our behalf, sell, or dispose ofany wines
or spirituous liquors, in less quantities than
Ten Gallons. And for the faithful perform
ance OF this resolve, We each individually
pledge our sacred honors.
RICHARD SMITH, Chairman.
d. S. HOLMES, Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

The Baltimore Sun has the following re-
marks in reference to The recent rise in tho
price Of -four:
"Thcre can DO but little doubt that the re-
cent advance in the price Of -four, has been
brought OIL by the Vaccinations Of certain
-four dealers in New York, who monopolizo
the trade in bread stuffs. When the price Of
flour is low, they buy up large quantities, and
store it in their ware houses, refusing to sell,
and keep it out Of the market, in order to
create a Fictitious scarcity. Next comes ru-
mors of short crops, famine in Europe, etc.
and when by those means they have enhanc-
ed the value Of the article, they sell out, and
nett an enormous profit by the operation -
At this present moment there arc warehouses
in New York filled with thousands of barrels
of -four; and thirty thousand barrels are stor-
ed in Albany, Schenectady etc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
The LATE GALEs.-Our marine list for

THE LATE GALEs.-Our marine llst Tor
several days past, has presented melancholy
list of disasters ut sea, caused ny the Iate
ire me ndous gales that have been experienced
all along the coast. The weather has oeen
particularly severe on the Virginia aud Caro-
lima coasts. The insurance Companies 10 'his
city, Philadelphia and Boston, must have SUI
fered severely. The gale appears to have
commenced on the Sd Of the month, some
where in about lat. 33, Ion. 6S, and 10 have
gone Southwest. On the 7th was exPe-
rienced off Cape Florida in lat %, Ion. ~,
from which point it ran up the coast as TAR as
New York, which it reached on 1.-The i@'h,
passing by Savannah and Charleston without
much force. Its principal power appears to
have been North Of Cape II alteTas.-.N. T.
Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
GEORGE N. DIEHL.

SHOCKING DEATH.--Yesterday morning,
between four and five o'clock, the body of a
man dressed in white cotton stocking draw
ers und a morning gown, was discovered
partly on the sidewalk and partly in the gut.
ter, three or four paces from Broadway, in
ltcade street. He was lying on his back,
breathing hard and foaning at the mouth
lie gave no other sign of life. The watch
man who found him called 10 his aid two 9th.
ers, aud the man was placed upon one Of the
theatre plocard boards at Pslmo's and con-
veyed tn tho watch house OF the new prison.
On the way ihithcr they were met by officer
Stanton, who recognized in the body Of the
man Mr.. Joseph Boulnnii, for many years the
proprietor Of fancy storc in Broadway.--
| We could not ascertain, nor is 1t likely that
the cause Of the accident will ever be salts
'actorily arrived at. On the inquest, held
yesterday morning, nothing was elected that
could throw ony light upon the matter. The
verdict Of the jury was that the deceased
came TO his death by falling out of three
story window, while IN a state Of somnarnbu-
lism. Nothing in the testimony before the
coroner and jury could warrant this conclu-
sion. We took some pains to come at the
facts, and, as far as we wero able to ascer.
tain, they nrc as fellows:
II Mr. Bonfanti returned to this country sbou,
ten days since, from Italy where he has been
stay ing for the last two years. lie took ten.
porary lodgings at Palmo's, on the corner oI
Broadway and Rcade street On Tuesday
and for some days previous, he showed signs
Of laborng under depression OF spirits, and
on that day he took some medicine. In the
evening he went to bed Us usual. Ills clerk
who has known him for many years, stated
that he never heard that the deceased walk.
ed in his sleep. When he was picked up by
the watch, the soles Of his feet were perfect
| ly dry, which went to show tliat he had moi
stepped on to the sil of the window. Tn,
back Of his head was most shockinely crush
ed. Ills apsriine nis were op the third story
From tho watch house the body was convey.
] ed On a bier, obtained irum tue hospital, Il
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
PENSACOLA, Sept. is.

NAvAL.-We learn that in the early part
of next month the Constellation frigute will
sail hence. for Boston, in charge Of Command
er Mcintosh. Commodore Dallas will hoist
his broad pennant on board the Vandslia.
lately commanded by Commander Gwinn,
who returns to the North on leave Of absence.
We also learn that the Levant is to bring out
fifteen Lieutenants for the West India squad.
ron, and that Commander Stockton, who had
been ordered to the command OF the sloop OF
war Concord, is relieved from command in
consequence oft having been determined
10 take the Concord to the North, for moro
extensive repairs than she can receive at this
Navy Yard. It is said that Capt. Bolton,
late ofihe Navy Yard, is appointed to the
command Of the Constitution, destined for
the Mediterranean.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

1t becomes our painful duty to re-
cord las will be noticed under our obi
tuary head, the death of STErHEN
GOULD, for several years our highly
esteemed Town Treasurer, in this days
paper. II is but justice to tho memory
of the deceased to say, that but few
more useful and worthy men lived in
this or any other community. In all
the relations Of life, he uniformly sus-
tanned character the most irrcproacha-
BILE. The death of such man is not
only an event deeply to be dePlorcd by
his own immediate circle, but is indeed
public loss-one which cannot easily
be made up. Among the Society OF
Friends, (of which he was highly ex-
emplary Elder,) his loss will be pecu-
liarly felt, as well as by many who often
confided in him for advice and counsel
in the adjustment Of their own individu-
al concerns. His life, though seeming
ly not an active one, was in truth more
scdulously devoted to the interest and
welfare ofhis fellow beings, than those
acquainted with his habits and good
ness Of heart, had any just conception
of. Peace to his ashes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

Coz. WEBB AND JonN VAN buren,
Many Of our readers having expressed
a strong desire to perusc Col. Webb's
correspondence giving an account ofhis
arrest in England, we have therefore
copied it entire, as will be seen in our
preceding columns. The Albany Argus
publishes letter purporting to be from
the officer who arrested Col. w. which
exculpates Van Buren, from any par
ticipation in the affair, except so far as
he was bound to do in law, merely to
give his affidavit as to the G cnuincncss
Of signature. when legally called upon
to do so. The New York Evening
Star pronoupces the supposed letter OF
the English officer fabrication or for
gerry, or, at any rate, tissue Of mis-
statements.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

The Hon. q. s. Prentiss, Of Mississippi
we are pleased To see, arrived out in the
Yuzoo packet ut New Orleans, tho 10Th inst
amer tedious protracted voyage, which had
caused some spprebensions among bis nu.
mr. rous friends. A committee of the citizens
offered him complimentary dinner, which
the urgency Of desire to return Immediately
home that evening compelled him to decline
lie, however, dincd socIobly in the Afternoon
with the committee aud some others, and nf
terwsrds was addressed by Judge Jackson, ,c
whom no replied IN an eloquent speech o
two hours. lie ltit IN the North Alabama IL
i eevcbing Q for Vicksburg.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

The SIAMEsE TwINs.--Wc learn
from correspondent at Wexford, that
the Siamcse Twins arc. to be exhibited
in that village tomorrow. They travel
in private carriage, and arc bound to
Soutl-Kingston, &c. Why don't they
take Newport in their wayi There are
some curious people here, VIC have no
doubt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

STEAMBoATIANA.-S the steam
boat Narragansctt has been newly fixed
up, and her speed somewhat increased,
the proprietors and patrons of both the
N Narragansett and John w. Richmond
are unwilling to yield to each other the
palm, as to which is the fastest Loaf.-
So well satisfied are the proprictors Of
the Narragansett that she will beat the
Richmond, that they do not scruple to
bet the round sum of $50, 900 on the
issue. To this offer, we find the fol-
lowing answer in the Providence Cour.
ier of Monday. We really hope the
question will be settled without loss OF
life, and to the satisfaction ofall parties
TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN.
DF The proprietors Of tho steam boat joins
w. RICHMOND, had wished 10 have pursued
their regular business, but in consequence Of The
excitement kept MP by those who control IN.
Narrsgnnsctt, it will be recommended by th.
Directors, at q stockholders meeting on the lOtl
inst. TO settle the speed Of the Boats, by uia
without freight or passengers and if approved
as it undoubtedly will be. We challenge tho Mar
raganse,t to run with the John w. Richmond
on six days notice, utter Wednesday the 10TH
II the challenge is accepted, they may fix ,hei
own day, prior to the 2Oih, aud let the triul b,
by day or by night as they choose.
| An offer Of bet Of $50, 900 having beer
made, we can only say, that such sum is abov,
our acceptance, Jet \ minor amount Of ihIee O
four times the expense Of the boats will be ready
if such small amount Is not below the notice O
,ha. great concern.
II IL the challenge IL accepted, notice to us ],
required, that the public may know the day, tina
passengers for the John w. Richmond may mo-
be disappointed in their conveyance. Our ad
vertisenents will be issued accordingly. w,
have pledged ourselves to the public, that W,
will not race with passengers, and that pIedg,
shall be fulfilled. Capt. Townsend has and vii
continue to act under instr uctions, and take al
freight that will be offered, and can be PRUDENT,
aud comfortably taken on board. Tho Rich
mond arrived yesterday morning about "a min
utes after the Naragansett, with $50 packages
merchandise; a number Of them weighing 5O(
10 1900 lbs. each-,he whole freight probabl,
over 10 tons, and giving the owners proceeds, Il
cover all expenses Of the ,rip-and used 8 cord,
common wood, cost $50. The Narrasanset
did not 60 into the inner harbor ut Newport, bu
sent boat with passengers from the outer har
bor. The Richmond brought up the boats crew
they coming on board at the wharf in Newport.
The Na'raganseit refused all feght-was sup.
piled with and used large quantities. Of the mos
combusiible fuel and materials, and fearing tn.
effects Of the high steam, was supplied large !,
with Ice TO cool HLR CoNDENsoR this be-
ing new and last effort 10 beat tho
JOHN w. RICHMOND.
Providence, Octob er !, 1883.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

BANK or UNITED STATES IN NEW YoRx
This institution commenced business on
Thursday last, with all the form and reality
Of BANK. Tho number of accounts opened
was very large, and the money deposited
about million Of dollars, Of which there re-
moined at night, after paying the checks Of
depositors, over four hundred thousand dol
lars
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

CoTroS FAcroRr BuRSr.-Tho cotton
manufacturing establishment in Lanesvillc,
(Atilcboroo belonging to Milton Burrows
and others, and containing about two thous-
and spindles, was destroyed by FIRE between
II aud ~ o'clock on Friday night $4,000
insured at the Worcester Mutual Fire lnsu-
rance Office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

The medium Of his plant tool at the head OF
the Treasury Department, be eau doubtless
do this with little trouble TO himself; aud
cannot doubt but you would much rather
found your nfiidavits Of the genuineness OF
the signatures Of your victims on such data.
than ss in my case, upon friendly note Of
invitation TO par,ake Of the hospIalites OF
my table at period when was exerting
what little influence ] possessed in advanc-
ing the political fortunes Of your father.
Yours, &c.
I WATSON WEBB.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04
orrcs pordence Of the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser

DALTtMohh, oePs' -, sSco'
Mr.. Walter, a member Of the Mexican le-
CATION, has arrived in this city from WASH
ing,on, on his way to Mexico, by N. Orleans.
He is the bearer of project for a conven-
ton between the United States and Mexico,
whereby it is believed that all our difficult
ties with that country will be soon and ami-
cably adjusted. The King Of Prussia, it is
understood, is to appoint on umpire before
whom commissioners on the part of Mexico
and the United States, respectively, shall sp.
pear, and present and discuss the claims and
other matters al issue.
II is now said, at the navy department, that
the author Of the outrageous attack on the
navy, in the Globe, which excited SO much
Indignation throughout the country, is Thos.
II. Benton, who was in Washington when
the article appeared, and for some weeks be-
fore and aiterward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

Jacob Lorrillard, formerly celebrated to.
bacco manufacturer, and recently President
Of the Mechanics Bank Of New York, died in
that city, last week. lie commenced !ifc
with nothing (says the New York Express.
but, by strict attention to business, and with
great fidelity, he acquired what may be cal
led prncely fortune-probably but little, il
any short of two millions Of dollars. Will
all his acquisition Of wealth, however, he
has been most benevolent citizen. His
hand has always been open to assist the poor
and unfortunate but above all he has been
the ready helper of tho young man commen-
cling in life. No man can be mentioned in
the city, who has extended SO much aid and
asssta nee to this class as Mr. Lorrilurd. In
all his Intercourse with others, he was pro-
verbally modest and unassuming.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

YOUR cHIMNIEs.-We call the atten-
ton Of our citizens to the advertise
mcnt in our columns to-day, from the
Town Council respecting the Sweeping
Of their Chimnics. We hope the law
will be enforced without respect to per-
sons. The safety of the town requires
:.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

PENNsyLvANIA.--The papers from
Pennsylvania contain truly encouraging
accounts ofthe primary elections, which
have just taken place. The N. York
American of Tuesday, speaking ofthem
says-"Very full accounts are received
from many parts of this State. The
result of the elections for Inspectors is
so far favorable to the Wing cause, and
is we trust, prophetic Of the success tf
our ticket. The Van Buren papers of
course soften and explain the matter as
much as possible, still by their own
showing we have every thing to hope
The gains in many counties are unex.
pccted. In the counties of Northamp-
ton, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Ian
caster, Chester York, Adams, anc
Lehigh, the ascertained gain is large
The Wings have carried every town
ship in Delaware County but Ridley
where the contracts for Breakwatel
stone are supplied. Lebanon county
goes the whole for the Rtner ticket
Still this is not The Election. However,
let the ball roll till Tuesday ne xt."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

WHEAT AND FLoUB.-Wheot sold ycstcr-
day at Ia shillines per bushcl. There was q
large quantity sold nj that rate.
Flour was held at So so cts. per barrel, but
there were few sales.
The news from Europe has hsd on imme.
date and salutary elf ct upon the nsfkot.-
Eothesi.r .4Lrtriiser Of .Saiurdoy
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

Ephraim Fl. Foster Esq. has been appoint
ed by the Governor of the State of Tennes-
sec to be Senator in the Congress Of the
United States, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation ofthe Hon. Felix Grundy
Mr.. G.'s term expires OIL the 4th Of March
next. Mr.. Foster had been already elected
by the Legislature for the term Of six ears
from the 4th Of March next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

the residence Of a friend. Every thing was
done that could be done, to save the life Of
the unfortunate man, but in vain. lie expir-
ed perfectly insensble, about three hours at
ter tho Accidentally Y. Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

FisS's LAsr.-It is rather a singular
coincidence, that the popular exhibition OF
tho ".St,iped Pig" should have originated at
Dad ham.--lD Dedham)