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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

The steam ship Grea, Western ar
rived at New York on Sunday last from
Bristol, England, with l39 passengers,
having performed the voyage in four
teen days and half.-On her home
ward passage from New-York, she
arrived at Bristol in t,reipe days ana a
haH The Great Western brings pa
pcrs lC days later than before received
They contain no news of much impor-
tancc to us, this side the waters.
The French ship Hercules, having
on board the Prince de Joinvillc, ar
rived at Brest, July 10th, ls days from
this port.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
From the n. Y. Journal Of Commerce.

DrArn OF MIssIoNARIEs.-By the st.
James from London, letters have been re-
ceved here from Ccylon to near the end OF
March, announcing the death OF Mr. Perry,
Missionary of the American Board, on the
10Th of March, and Of Mrs. Perry, his widow,
formerly Harriet Joanna Lathrop, on the 18th,
both by Cholera. A letter dated Oodoovillc,
(Ccylon,) March 2lst says:
"Mr. Perry was suddenly attacked by
cholera OH the morning of the IOth, ana de-
parted this life at half past 3 J.. VI. OF the
same day, rejoicing in the hope OF Heaven.
Dear Harriet with angelic calmncss and
composuro sat by his side until the last de-
parting breath, frequently talking with him
about Jesus. My soul yearncd Tor her Sc
we're aillction, but the Lord in mercy gave
her strength according TO her day. I'M
mediately after his death che too was at
tackled, and now sleeps her body by the side
of his whom she most loved on earth. They
were in death not divided. The cholera
symptoms ceased in the course OF "A hours
after the attack, but it had left her too feeble
to rise again in this world, and on Tuesday
evening, 18th inst, at 8 o'clock, she was
spared the deep afllictlon OF mourning the
departure OF n beloved husband, by being
called to Join him in the songs OF endless
triumph over sickness and sorrow, Sin and
death.
Mrs. Perry was one Of four sisters ldaugh.
ters Of the late Charles l.a,hrop, Esq. OF
Norwich, Comm who bade ndieu to thel:
native land forever, for the purpose of pro-
Ginning the knowledge Of salvation to The
heather. Three of the four now sleep IN
death, viz: (frst) wife Of Rev. Myron Wins
low, several years ago; the wife OF Rev. Mr.
II Cherry, last Autumn and Mrs. Perry, rs
above, who was. the youngest Of the fomlly.
H The two last had been on the missionary
ground but two or three years. Mr.. Wins
lows second wife and her little babe, died
about the same time with Mrs. Cherry.
II Though nature will weep Mt the untimoly
removal Of so many precious spirits from the
/ earth, faith finds consolation in the assurance
Il that they are not blottcd out Of existence,
but translated to a higher state Of being, be-
yoDd the reach Of sickness, sorrow, or death.
And lie who removed them, or most OF them.
80 carly from their work, has resources for
the accomplishment Of his purposes of mercy
to the hcothcD, that are not diminished by
any of those events which we call dark and
mysterious.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

CoNcERrs.--MoNs. AND MADAME
CANpERBEEcK, have recently given two
Concerts in this place OH the Violin and
Harp, to highly respectable audiences
We cannot attempt description OF
their musical talents, as we should fall
far short of their true merit. Suffice
to say--thcy are musicians Of the very
first order, and an adequate idea of the
mastery style and manner of execution,
exhibited by them upon these beautiful
instruments, cannot we'll be formed
by any one who never had the pleas
urc of Witnessing their performances.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
RESUMPTION.

For several months past (says the Boston
Gazeuc) a portion Of the Banks in this, and
Other cities, have been paying out specie, in
re exemption of their bills. Ii appears now,
that u Convention Of Delegates from many
States, including the New England States,
New York, Pennsylvania, and others, have
agreed to resume in full on the llth Of Au-
gust. We may therefore take it for granted,
that most of the Banks in the country will
speedily he in course Of full resumption.
This augurs most favorable condition of
the Banks of our country. When it is con-
sdorcd, that the immense Bank OF England,
the greatest banking institution III the world
with gigantic available resources, and backed
by the countenance of the home Government,
after q suspension of specie payment, was
twenty three years in achieving a resumption,
It seems wonderful that our Banks, in the
face OF the denunc iations OF Government, ,und
other discouragcmcnts have been able to re-
sumo successfully in the short space Of fifteen
months. But so il is. This state OF things
not only evinces the general integrity of our
Banks, but the vast resources Of The people ot
this country.
The hostility of the Government, is, at all
times, fearful thing, for Banks to contend
with. The very idea that the Government
doubts their stability, is an immense weight
for them to bear. Gen. Jackson and Mr.
Van Burcn have taken especial pains to de-
prive them of the confidence Of the people
Still, the Banks have husbanded their rcsour-
ccs, and managed to meet all their engage
ments. The consequence has been, that
most Of them have managed to preserve theiI
integrity. and to resume specie payments, al
period much earlier than was generally an
ItIcipatcd. This result is honorable to cacl
sound Bank, and calculated to inspire gener.
al confidence in the system OF banking pur-
sued in this country. Such state OF things
is auspicious to general return Of prosperi-
III fN
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

RAIS.-We had truly refreshing
rain OH Monday afternoon last, which
seemed to cheer and gladden. the whole
face Of nature with its fertile moisture.
1t lasted, about four hours, and was
accompanied with high wind and al
most incessant thunder and lightning.
The Lightning which was intensely vivid
and sharp, struck in several places on
the Island and in town, but no matcri al
damage, We believe, was sustained,
except the loss Of u pair of cattle be-
longing to Mr.. VIM. Sisson, in Ports
mouth. The violence Of the wind did
some damage to the corn, grain, &c.
in several places, but to no great ex-
tent, as far us We are able to learn
From all accounts, an abundant harvest,
will repay the labors ofthc husbandman
III every part of tho country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
by his Exccllency's command,
e.. II. DARLING, Secretary.
From the nnrtlnrd pnily Conrar

|. IIFE PRESERVING VEsr.-Wc on Monday
had an opportunity to witness from the Bun
ker Hill wharf, al exhibition Of the worth and
power of the "i.iic Preserving Vest," the in
vention of Mr.. WM. &. PETITIONS, OF this
city. A full grown boy, with all his clothes
on but his coat, was buoycd up in the river
by one Of these vests, and his head kept ci,-
tirely out OF the water, without the least
excriion on his part. We believe NIL who
were present wcro perfectly satisfied that
the invention will fully answer the purpose
for which it is designed. il is made like
common vest, with the exception that the
breasts aud portion of the buck are lined
with india rubber, which can be inflated by
the breath in n few moments, und as well IN
the water as out cf II.
II is not intended that these vests shall be
put Oh only when immediate danger threat.
ems, but worn at all times whom travelling on
the water, as the india rubber, when unin-
ha,cd. does not injurc their appearance
The advantage they have over the common
life preservcr, rs great, as the wearcr ls al
ways prepared for danger ugainst which they
are a protection, and they should be worn
especially over night by nll gentlemen who
travel by steamboat or packet. The inventor
has procured patent right. and will doubt
less be literally rcn,uncrated for his inec-
nuity.
PS. We hope Mr.. T.. will invent some
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

Mn. PRENTIss's SPEEcn.--Wc pub
lish in to-day's paper, the speech OF
Hon. S. S. Prentiss, delivered at the
Webster festival. The editor Of the
New York American, who was present
at the dinner, speaks in the following
graphic language of Mr.. Prentiss's S
eloquence "T'hc phenomenon Of the
day was S. S. Prcntiss, Of Mississippi.
That man is wonderful man, with
IDEAS clear as the beautiful Ohio. lie
has the mighty Mississippi of language
to bear him onward in n NEVER FAIL
ING stream to'thc HEARTS Of his hear
ors -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

FIRE.-A fire broke out on Thurs
day afternoon last, about 6 o'clock, in
the building near the south end OF
Thamcs-street, in this town, owned by
Mr.. Thos. II. Hazard, and occupied
by him as Cotton and Woollen Fac
tory. II caught from tho picker in the
attic story, to which story the fire was
fortunately confined, though the ma
chincry and stock in the other stories
were much injured by the water and
removal. Loss estimated ut about
$40, Insured at the American Of
flee, in Providence. TOO much praise
cannot be awarded our fremen for their
excrions in arrcsting the progress of
the flames. Though the calm weather
and an abundant supply Of water at
hand at the time, were very favorable
circumstances, still but few who noticed
the threatening aspect OF tho fire whcr
the engines arrived, entertained mucl
hope Of saving the building.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

CuRious FAcr.-Thc Rev. Lcmuel Pot
ter, Of the Second Baptist Church in Lowell,
communicates the following fact TO the Low
ell Courier "A young lady OF that city,
daughter Of Mr.. Levi Atwood, who has been
sick for some time, and was supposed to no
in consumption, on Saturday the 14th Of Ju-
ly, vomited it is supposed, between three and
tour hundred insects, resembling maggois.-
Some Of these were placed in q bottle Of
white glass and soon changed into the cl,rys-
alis state. On Thursday, July 2G, they be.
camo the common house fly. The question
now nriscs, how did these common flies in.
troduco their eggs into the stomach Of this
person? !? II is suggested that she may have
received then, upon lettuce, or other food,
aud that her stomach, being diseased, retain
ed and hatched them. Although strong
cmctcs were given her, no more have sp-
pealed since the Iatb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
Extract from a letter, daied
NOnFoLK, July 3lst, 1885

NORFoLk, July oist, icoc'
The United States Frigate Constitution,
Captain William Bocrum. bearing tho broad
pendant of Com. Jesse ID. Elliott, (ate Com
mander in Chief of the Mediterranean Squad
ron) arrived, and anchored in Hampton
Roads this morning, after an absence from
the United States OF three years, wanting ID
days-ofiicers aud crew oil well.
During her absence the &. has visited
every part Of the Mediterranean, and the
officers have visited Rome, Florence, Con-
stan,inoplc, many parts ofGreece, jerusalem,
Bethlehem, many places Of Palestine, Egypt,
The Nile, and Pyramids relics arc in
cludcd in their collections, two Of which are
marble sarcophagi, from the ancient Darytus,
belonging to the Commodore.
The Constitution left Mahon, June 18th,
arrived at Gibraltar 22d June, left Gibraltar
26tII, arrived at Madeira on the 20th, and left
Madeira on the 4th of July, at 10 r. NJ.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

PRoor AGAINST DANoER.-Mr. I.ovejoy.
Of Georgia, one of the passengers saved IN
the late catastrophe Of tho Puiaski, was also
on board the Home, and the Nm. Gibbons
three Of the most appalling situations Of dan.
ger ever recorded. There is great deal in
a mans energy and prudence. With these
Mr.. Lovcjoy must be more than ordinarily
gifted. live tecolcct sright he wss the
last person who left the wreck of tho Home,
standing near her bell, and ringing it to tho
last instant he was on board,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

| Mr.. WHITTLEsEV.-We sincerely regret
to learn, from the Ohio papers, that Mr..
Whittlescy, the indefatigable chairman o!
the committee on private claims, not only
declines u reelection, but has absolutely re-
signed his seat in the present Congress, his
own affairs requiring his attention. 1t will
be difficult TO select a man IN Congress, with
equal qualifications, to fill his place on that
Committee.
The Baltimore Patriot justly rcmarks:--
"Air. WmIrrLEsEY has long held seat in
the National Legislature, not only with great
credit to himself but with signal usefulness
to the country. lie has been cmphaticaly a
working man I; n servant Of the people, in its
honest aud honorable sense, cxerting himself
us true man, in season and out OF season,
to further the legitimate business Of the Re-
presc scntatives, and to procure early hearing
und appropriate action, in reference to the
"claims' Of their constituents. Looking to
the ability and persevcring industry exhibited
by Mr.. w. for years past, we should be well
inclined, with the Post, to consider his re.
signation and retirement from Congress 'as
national misfortune which hundreds Of poor
petitioners will! have cause to regret"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
GENER AL HARRISON.

We understand (ssys tho Louisville Jour
nal, that the patriot Harrison, III hls speech
at the Celebration Of the 4lh OF July, at
AIasilon, Ohio, fully declared his deter,n'na,
tion 10 abide the decision Of the Na',on"'
Convention which is to assemble at liar
risburg in 1889. lie accompanied tins decia-
ration with high and appropriate compliments
to the tried patriotism and trnnseenaan'
talents of HENRY Clay and DANIEL WEB
sTER.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

BusiSEss.-Tho N. Y. Journal Of Com.
mcrcc says, the indications Of vigorous and
extended Fall trade, have manifested them
selves very distinctly within the last ten dnys
Some Of the importers Of dry goods who have
been rus,ing for the last twelve months, have
now rs many customers as It is possible 10
attend upon. Eight months credits arc gc-
neral again.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

MuNIrIcENcE.--John Jacob Astor,
of New York, has made donation TO
the corporation of that city, amounting
to three hundred and .Jiy thousand dol
lars, (including a lot of land most eligi-
bly, situated for the erection Of Il build
ing) for the establishment Of a public
Library.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
Roud, Of The United States Bank.-Tht

Bonds Of The United States Bank.--i ne
Washington Globe says;-
We learn that the Secretary pf Inc iie"-
sury has accepted the offer OF Charles Mac, |,
allster, Esq. for the sale, at par, OF mo ooha
Of the Pennsylvania Bank OF the uniicu
States, for about two millions, which ia''s que
in September, 1889. a similar oher was
made for the bond payable in 1910 but 'he
sale has been deferred for the present one
reason for which, we understand, 10 the uir
certainty now whether the money VIII be re-
quired during the current year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

DrAru OF CoMMoDORE JOHN RODGERs.-
This distinguished officer died at Ph'ladei-
phia on Thursday morning, the I'd August
and was inferred at Christ Church Burying
Ground with the honors Of War on FRIDAY
afternoon. Salutes were fired ntthe Navy
Yard during the day.
Commodore Rodgers was. up to his death
the cad of the American Navy--the Oldest
comma andcr in the seryie but for the last
fifteen months has been resident OF the
Naval Asylum in Philadelphia, and the grea-
ter part of that time in close confinement,
confirmed lunatic. lie was made rs comfor-
table as hls unhappy situation would pc rmit.
Ills was not continued madness, but kind
of chldishncss, with a strong passion Tor
destruction upon slight or imaginary provo
cation.
lie had gradually grown weaker and weak
or for several months past, ond died on
Thursday morning about two o'clock, without
any particular disease, but from excessive
weakness.
By his death Commodore Baron becomes
the head of the Navy, with salary increased
from $4,000 to $500 year. Commodore
Stewart, now in command ut the Phlla's lphla
Navy Yard, is second upon the list ofofiiccra,
having been forty years in the service.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

The two Kcndalls, and the Boston
Brass Band are going to England, it is
said in one of the steam packets.-lt
NAV be so, but VIC doubt it--still, why
shouldn't they : A trip to Europe is
nothing now-a-days.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

TEMPERANCE ADDRESSING have
received the address delivered at the
Temperance celebration in Providence C
on the 9TH of July, by Mr.. L. M. Sar-
gent Of Boston, and recommend it to
all friends of the cause as worthy OF
their attentive pcIusal. 1t may be
purchased at the Book Store OF MIR.
VIM. A. Barber.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

PHRENoLoGY.-I'he Lecture Of Mr..
j. Toulmin Smith, at Armory Hall, on
Friday evening last, was acknowledged
by those who had the pleasure oflisten-
ing to it, to be the most able and i'll
tcresting lecture of the kind that has
ever been given in Newport. We re-
grct, however, to say, that the DISPOSE
ton manifested to patronisc the Lee
lures, has not been sufficient to induce
Mr.. S. to go on at present with tho
course contemplated.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

PENsIoNs.-The rules to be observed
in the collection of Widows pensions,
under the act recently passed by Con-
grcss, which we publish in preceding
column, will be found very convenient
for reference by all interested.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

Our citizens were again alarmed by
the cry of fire yesterday, about sunset
which proved to be in Mr.. John f.
Coils ten pin alley Oh the Hill. 1t wa,
cxtinguishcd before it had made any
material head way.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

LoSssvIry.-A live frog was recently
found in England, embedded in coal one hon.
dred and twenty feet deep. u was the
opinion of many individuals, who we're pre-
scnt when the frog was exhumed. that he
uust have been in the situation in which he
was found several centuries.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

We learn that IL. Com. Gedney, aller Sc
vcn,y days labor, has completed the survey
from Fire Island TO Montsug Point and ths,
tie remainder Of this important survey cs the
Long lslond Coast vii be continued withou,
lntcrmssion, until completed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

The August term of the Supreme Ju-
tlicial Court of this State, will be held
in this town on Monday, the eth inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
HERALD LD-OF THE TIMES.

thing equally useful and convenient for the
! . dies, for we don't see how they are 10 par
take Of the benefits furnished by the Life
Preserving Vest"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

PRESENTATION or Plate To LIEUT.. Com.
GEDNEY.-The rich service Of plate voted to
Lieut.. Gednoy, by the Common Council of
New York, in December last, was on Friday
evening, presented to him by the Mayor,
who addressed him in happy and appro-
pirate speech, to which Lieut.. Gcdney made
a modest and suitable reply. The prescnta-
ton took place in the Governors room aI the
City Hall, and was witnessed by number
of invited guests. The service consists OF
six pieces, and is valued at one thousand dol
lars. The principal piece is an urn sur
mounted by superb figure Of Neptune
The ceremonies ended, as ell corporation
ceremonies do, by dinner, to which several
distinguished gentlemen were invited.
The plate bears the following inscription
"PREsLNrED
By the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonaity
| Of the city Of New York,
by virtue of a resolution passed Dec. 20, is30
LIEUTENANT THOMAS X. GEDNEY,
of the United States Nary,
| FOR THE ENrsRPRIsE, PERsEvERANCE AND
| SKILL, MANIFESTED BY HIM IN TnE DIS
COvERY or A NEW AND DEEPER CHAN
MEL, FROM THIS IMPORANr SEA-
PORT TO THE OCEAN"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
81 ls w p o D Yo
Thursday, Aug. 9th, lS3'
WHIG NOMIN ALTON

srThe Election for Representa-
tivcs to the Legislature Of this State,
takes place on Tuesday, the oGth inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09

Srn,Sog CArnIcE.--1'he editor of tho
Globe says that, however much he is devoted
to Mr.. Van Buren, he is devoted to truth
still more" Whnt hesrtless fellow nc
must be, thus to pr,jtr a stranger to an old
acqualnta nee - Prentice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09
The following is an estimate Of the valuo
of the Coronation Jewels.

20 diamonds round the circle, G. 900 each, 80
Two Isre. ccntre diamonds, $4,000 csch, A.
"a smaller diamonds placed al the angles of the
tTmcr,
-Four cro,scs each composed of 25 diamonds, ~
Pour large diamonds on the tops of the crosses, 40
n diamonds contained n the feur d. lis, H.
j. smaller diamonds contained ~ the same, =
Pearls diamonds. &c. on the sr,hexand crVsees, 10
~ diamonds On the mound,
7s diamonds on the upper cross, >
Two circles oi pearls about the rim,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-09


DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act Of
Congress, of the 9TH .d July, 1888, entitled
"An Act granting half pay und pensions
to certain widows"
STATE (rEREiroRY OR DIsrRicT) IS.
OF
Ga this day Of personally up
pcarcd before the Of the A, b, n
resident Of in the county of aged
years, who, being first duly sworn.
according 10 law, doth, on her oath, make The
following declaration, in order 10 obtain the
benefit Of the provision made by the act oi
Congress, passed July z, 1888, entitled "An
act grnnting half pay and pensions to certain
widows" That she is the widow oi
who was Here insert the rank the husband
held in the army, navy, or militia, Us Tue case
may be, and specify the service perlormed
rs directed in rule numbered ], OF these
regulations.l
She further declares that she was married
te the said ON the day of
in tho year seventeen hundred and
that her husband, the aforesaid died on
tho day OF I; that she was no
married to him prior to his leaving th'
service, but tho murriagc took place previous
TO the first of January, seventeen hundre'
and ninety four, viz: at the time above
stated.
Sworn 10 and subscribed, on the day ant
year above written, before.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24

OF our own Lcgisloturc-Forcign and Domestic j.
gence-Canada and Florida-Ihe Spring eec,;on 1--we
are at hund-and addresses of the Candidate, ~
solutions Of the People, are demanding admits, ana
Then, there is the whole race OF Corrcspordpn,"'
ecnu, irritable, to many of whom we arc rrec,.
indebted for very beautiful essays though ,ba,
sometimes rather importuna,e for their publican, :
Did the courteous reader ever see fIognr,hs U'.'
ed .Husicinn' Then, may he form some idea 81
Distressed Editor amid lie variety and chaos .,
ters which press upon his columns. Here fer e,,,.'
while we are compelled Ia divide the speeches Of Mr.
Calhoun, Clay, Preston, &C. in the Senate and to H..
half of the excellent speech Of Mr. Pey ton On lna
improvements, upon our Iast page, we are p,e.r..
with an address OF one of the Candidates in - Con-.
to the extent of some or columns. If We d.,
publish it at ALL or even al once, up rises liberal c,n
against the Liberty of the Press.-Wha, then are ~.
do, Why, Go the best We can 10 p!op:llate ,Aos. r
respondents who come 10 Us,
With fire in each cyo, md papers in each hand
Rave, rcce and madden round III" land
We must again and again beseech tie patience Of ,
Correspondents.
" The Communication Of ga Voter of the Dis,,.,
nominating Maj. o. NJ. Crutch6eld to succeed Mr. p
ton, from the Orange District, is too late for lnscto,
10 days pspcr-it will appear on Tuesday.
~ The Correspondence between Col Samuel ;.
the Officers of The 3Oth Regiment is received and :.
appear.