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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

FATHER IIAD'NT you BETTER TAKE A
SHEER roo "A valued friend and all able
farmer, about the time the temperance re.
torm was beginning to exert hcalibful in
hucnce. said to his newly hired man, Jona-
than, did not think To mention 10 you when
hired you, tina, think Of trying to do my
work tits year without rum, how much more
mus, give you TO do without?
'Oh,' said jonathan, don't care much
about it, you may give Inc what you please
Well said the farmer, i will give you 0
sheep in the fall, il you wish to do without
Agreed said Jonathan.
| The oldest son then said:-faihcr, will
Won gsc me n sheep if will do without rum!
'Ycs, Marshall, you shall have sheep u you
will do without rum
Tie youngest son, STRIPPING, then said :
Father will you give me n sheep " ] Will
do wiihont' yes Chandler, you shall have
a sheep also if you will DO without rum
Presently Chandler speaks again-'Fhtlicr
had'ut ynn better tRke a sheep too'
THIS was n poser, he hardly thought that
hc could give up the good creature YET
l'nt the appeal was from source not To be
ehsiy dlsrcgarded; the result was, the demon
rum was ,hcncefouh banishcd from the
premise. to tie great joy aud Ultimate hap
piness u all concerned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09
"At that time the yenr began in March.


GES. GRATIor's CAsr.-As the dismission
Of General Gratiot from the army, and the
imputation of default on his part, took the
public by surprise, much interest has been
manifested in the resu, of the suit, brought
by the government 10 recover the balance OF
money claimed against him. The suit came
on for trial before the Federal Circuit Court,
for Missouri, on Wednesday, the 10Th inst.
The circumstances of the case, as we have
learned them from persons who were present,
arc as follows THE government claimed
balance of money advanced 10 the defendant,
of about 10000. The defendant claimed all
offset of large sum for erha official services
rendered by him, in directing aud sapern-
tending public works of a civil nature, not
appropriate TO his military station, end IN the
labor and responsibility of disbursing public
money.
Wednesday and Thursday were occupied
in giving evidence 10 the jury, and in dis
cussing the points of law before the court
On Friday morning the Court instructed the
jury, pointedly, against the defendants claim
of set-ofi; and that the services rendered by
him, in relation TO ciuH works, were not extra;
and that, therefore, he was not entitled to
any compensation for such services, although
the case, three times the labor OF his military
duties proper.
The jury, however, declined to obey the
instructions of the Court, declaring, las some
of them did in open court,) that they could
not cofsscien,iously give a verdict against
The defendant, as they considered Tire evil
dence ample for his detence-and having
heard the discussion of the law questions,
were satisfied in that respect also. The jury
remained in confinement until Tuesday The
10th inst, and were then dissolved by the
adjournment Of the court
1t is, perhaps, proper TO remark, that as lar
as we have understood, there was no tincture
ofpariy politics in the jury. Ii was composed
OF gentlemen OF both parties, and Of entire
strangers to Gen. Gratlot. There was not
one of The old inhabitants Of Louisiana on the
jury and Gen. Grotiot, though native OF
this city, has been absent, in the public SER
vice, for nearly thirtyfvc years. Since the
adjournment, we learn that the jury we're
divided-tWo for obcying the instructions of
the Court, and ten in favor Of general YER
dict for the defendant.
1t may be true that, in technical st!ictness,
the jury is bound TO obey the instruction Of
the court in matters OF law yet the con-
scientious scruplcs of the jury, in this in
stance, will go far to satisfy the public that
however the account between Gen. Gratiot
and the Government may be ultimately set
tied by the courts of law, his claims hGve
been honestly and fairly made, with the full
belief, on his part, that they are just and right.
We forbear further comment on this case,
as it is still pending, and we would not will
!ingly publish any thing that might tend to
bias the cause Of public justice.-[& ST. Louis
Bulletin.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

An excellent arrangement has just been
adopted by the Stoning,on Rail Road, in re-
gard to baggage. Each package, when il is
put into the baggage car, has a numbered
label attached to il 4; a similar label, with u
corresponding number is then given to the
owner of the baggage, which is only deliver.
cd upon presentation Of this label. The bag
gage master accompanies the baggage car
throughout the whole route to New York and
stands ready to deliver the baggage upon
presentation Of the label. This renders the
baggage perfectly secure, ard relieves the
passengers from that creates, Of oil the an.
noyanccs Of travelling, the care Of trunks and
valises.-t Proc. Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

CoURr OF INQuiRY.--The Court of ofTnquiry,
ordered by the Navy Department to invcs,i-
gate the charges preferred against CON-
Elliott, by Lieut.. Charles G. Hunter, Passed
Mid. Charles G. Barton, and others, convened
at the Navy Yard Philadelphia, on Monday
morning Of last week.
The Court consists Of Com. Chas. Stewart,
President; Com. James Biddle, and Com.
Daniel r.. Patterson, Members. John NJ.
Read, Esq, Judge Advocate. Josiah Ran
dali, Esq, is engaged as Counsel for Com.
Elliott.
About one hundred and twenty witnesses
have been summoned, but large portion Of
them will be dismissed, and the examination
confined to those who were with Com. Elliott
in the Mediterranean, where the clrcumstan-
ccs which have given rise TO the charges
took place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

PRESERVATION OF THE PEACH TREE.-
This valuable fruit has for a considerable
number Of years past fallen victim TO a de-
s,ruc,ive insect that prcys upon it near the
root, which is discoverable by gummy SUBJ
stance issuing from the trunk. Many re-
cipcs have been given to destroy this ruin
Gus insect, but they do not appear, in many
cases To have the desired effect. The wri-
ter of this had fnvoritc tree in his yard,
which has been for some years infested with
these insects, aud which he has taken great
pains to remove by the application Of ashes,
lime, tar, &c. all Of which have failed to an
swer the intended purpose. In the course
of las, spring wien the leaves came out,
they changed to pale color, and to all ap-
pearancc the tree was going to die. AS a
last resort for its restoration, he had recourse
to charcoal; small box was placed around
the roots Of the tree aud filed with this mr.
ticlc. II so far succeeded, that in a short
time it revived, and took the second growth,
and now is in luxuriant state the lcaves
are Of a dark green color, and must surprise
all who had previously seen it.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

FRENcH SHIP ACKNOWLEDGMENT
and Raymond, Captain and mate of this
ship, whose arrest and detention caused
so much excitement last summcr,-by
late accounts from France, have both
been convicted of piracy and murder,
and condemned to death. The Paris
papers say that Marsaud has made a
full confession, alleging, however, that
he took no part in the murder, but that
Raymond was the mstiga.or and pro-
icctor of the crime
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09
(rrom yesterdays Republican
sETTLEMENT OF NEWPORT
TWO HUNDREDTH ANNlVEN.

The site where the town Of Newport 10
laid out, was examined and adopted for that
purpose by the first settlers of the town, be-
ing nine In number, On the lst day Of May
l639 old style-corresponding with the 18th
OF May new style, which will be 200 years
on Sunday next.
The people of Newport are left in no doubt
as to the precise time OF locating the town.
A memorandum made by Peter Easton, son
of one Of the nine principal settlers, is now
extant, in his own hand writing, us follows,
viz:
"l630. This year the lst of the Sd month";
we came to Newport. in the beginning OF
May this year the Eastons came to Newport,
! in Rhode Island, and builded the first Eng
hsh building, and there planted this ycor |;
and coming by boat they lodged at the Island
called Coasters Harbor the last Of April 1899,
aud the lst Of May, in the morning, gave
that Island the name Of Coasters !IarbOr,
and from thence came to Newport the same
day"
The committee appointed by the town Of
Newport to place new stone ut the grave
of Gov. WILLIAM CODDINGTON have deter
mined TO erect the said stone on the Two
llundredth Anniversary Of the Settlement OF
the Town, on Sunday morning next, and VIII
meet such Of The citizens as choose TO DO
present, on that occasion, at half past eight
o'clock in the morning, at the grave OF said
Gov. Coddington, which is in the small bury
ing place in.front of the Cd Baptist Church,
on Farewell street.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

VRGINIA.-Thc Richmond Wing
speaks cncouragingly of the prospect
as to the coming election in that State.
With SO much to animate them to the
struggle, and to induce them to use
their utmost cxcrtions in the cause OF
good government, there is no danger
but the Wings of Virginia will perse-
we're and assure themselves cf victory
The Whig says--The accounts from eve
ry grand division Of Virginia must benz
deceptive, the most sagacious calcula-
tors must be greatly mistaken, or Vir-
ginia is certain to return Il Wing ma
jority both to Congress and the Gene
raj Assembly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

CALAMITirs OF GENius.-Thc Editor of
the Painesvllle Republican discourseth to his
subscribers after the following fashion,
" Who among our Subscribers will bring US
lew bushels of corn-a few bushels Of wheat
"A few pounds Of butter, few of lard and a
cheese or two? We are entirely destitute
OF oil the above articles, and have but few
pounds OF flour on hond-nor have we my
money TO pay for my. Will our subscribers
consider our wants without delay? Twelve
~ family, and no grain, butter, lard or
cheese who will not say this is hard case?"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

PRoGRrss or STEAM.--We learn that the
steam irigalc Fulton, for some time in port,
has been assigned for the special service OF
a practice and experiment ship, under Com.
modorc Perry, with an additional number of
officers. Capt. Perry will thus create an able
corps OF engineers for the steam vessels Of
war building, class of craft which VIC have
no doubt will entirely supersedc oil others,
both in the war and merchant service. The
first lieutenant is Mr.. Lynch the surgeon,
DR.. Dubany.-[.Nctc York Star.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

We regret that our columns arc so
much taken up to-day, as to prevent
the possibility Of our compliance with a
request from a number of our subscri-
bers, to publish the Letter Of JOHN q.
ADAMS, recently addressed to those
persobs from whom, during the late
session of Congress. he has received
petitions for presentation, which under
the "gas law" of the House, have been
denied reception. We shall cndeavor
to publish il entire in our next, though
it is inconvcniently long for us at the
present time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

DAycING.-All who would like to ac-
quire knowledge of this polite accom-
plshmcnt, will have fine opportunity
of doing so during the coming season.
Mr.. Carbon from Providence, who has
heretofore taught large classes in New
port, we understand opened his school
on Tuesday under very flattering abs
pices.
Mons. GUIGoN, Oast from Provi-
donce,) it will be seen also contcm-
plates opening Dancing School in
this place. Mons. G. comes highly
recommended, and will undoubtedly re-
ceive a share Of the public patronage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

The Journal Of Commerce intimaics tha,
some cunning trader. availing himself Of the
six co,m .J,v,r, has been supplying The Jcr.
rey market with shad's eggs, at a considcra.
bic reduction ~ pfI1e. Sales were made IN
Monmouth county. 10 the. amount oi scycu
hundred dollars. Next year we shall expect
~ etc shad growing on mulberry uecs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

TUE WEBSTER DiNNER.-h number OF
the friends of Hon. ID. WEBSTER will CON.
pllIncnt him with dinner at the fremont
Ilouse this afternoon. The subscribers 10
The dinner are principally young men. Mr..
Webster and his family, will sail from New
York on the ooh Of this month for Liverpool
Il Bost Gazette Of .UOnday
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

Mr.. French's writing school VIC are
happy to learn is fast filing up. All
bad writer's should take lessons of him
before he leaves town. We could wish
that certain Of our advertising patrons
would take a few lessons by way Of im-
prorement, as some manuscripts we oc-
casionalIy have to dccipher puzzle us
prodigiously.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

The omputa,ion Of the shoulder joint wns
perionned for tie first time IN thus vicinity
by DR.. Lewis, yesterday morniDg,pD q young
mnn whose orin was drawn under the ilulcd
roller ut Mrs. BurDban,'s bakery, completely
crushing II above the elbow aud stopping tho
machinery BVSiOn GGs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

a Loco Foco exchange pnpcr undertook
TO say that "the noble 1850 who voted tho
democratic ticket in New York IN the fall,
remain unchanged;" but by the omission Of
single letter the statement vas that they
remalntd d unhangtd just as well.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09

Three Of the persons concerned in the
murder or piracy on board The Brssanzn, re.
Gently convicted at New York, have com
United suicide IN prison.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-09
Jf kentucky

The Legislature of this State, ad-
journcd in this place on Saturday af-
ternoon last, to meet here again on the
second Monday in June. A full ac-
count OF. their proceedings during
their recent short session, will be
found in our preceding columns-copied
from the Providence Daily Journal.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
sHERIFF,S SALE.

WV Whltehead Retumable to Holmes
ysaI & "a On bond Circuit Court, October
YIN Math and term, 1889.
Sonn y Brown.
4 virtue Of the above stated execu-
ton 10 me directed, / shall expose
to public sale for cash al the door Of the
court house ia the town Of Lexington,
Holmes county, Miss. on the third Mon
day Of September next, The following de-
scribed lands, VIA lot or parcel Of
ground beginning at The quarter section
post between section 35 and SO in town
ship Is, range 2 east, running north eight
chains and forty.twoQne hundredths, from
thence due west 7 chains and fifty one
hundredths, thence south thirteen and a
half, east three chains, thence south Is,
east FIVE chains and sixty-eight one hum
dredths, thence due east five chains and
iliriy-thrce one hundredths, to ths, begin
ing post. containing FIVE acres and forty
two onaSbundredihs Levied on as the
property Of John N Brown, to satisfy the
plaintiff and costs of suit:
i. w. PICKENS, Sheriff
or Holmes county Miss.
J. G. PICKENS, Deputy.
Printers fee $i4
August 10 80 ids
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
SHERiFF'S SALE.

Moore & calhune Returnable 10 Holmes
V "a on bond Circuit Count to Octo-
Gracn B. Causey Ell ais Der Term 1899.
EnY virtue Of the above stated execution
- which issued from The Clerks Office
|olihe Circuit Court Of Holmes County, 10
me directed, | shall expose to sale 70 the
highest bidder for cash, nj the court house
" my county on the first Monday Of Sep
TENDER next the following derscrihed lands,
TO vii: the mort cast quarter and east half
|cf south east quarter Of section IA, south
west quarter Of south quarter north west
'qtiarIe nfsouth west quarter OF section I3.
the north west quarter Of north east quar-
ter dissection %. township IA range / east,
and the north west quarter Of The soutl,
west quarter and tie south half Of the west
half Of the north west quarter Of section
IS, and the north half of the west half
et tlie south east quarter and 90 acres ar
of the south end ofzIhe east half Of the
north east quarter ofsec. % all in inshp. IA
: east levied on as the property Of Green
2. Causey, 70 satisfy The above stated exc.
cu'ion and cost accrning thereon.
]. w. PICKENS, Sheriff;
OF Holmes County, NIi.,
BY A. G. OTEY, Dpt.
July "a, 81 IDS. Prn'ls fee SID.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
suERlEFS SALE.

Rctumable to Holmes
r. Moore, Circuit Corut October
', " ? p ! Harrington ct al term 1882
i3 - directed, ! shall expose TO public
d, Co. ~ cash, before the court house door
sale e, y, s county, il the town Of Lexing-
o. MI Nj; On the first Monday Of October
ion' W., ,hs following described town lots e
neA' , y" 26 and II, known and disig-
' WI, on on the map or plat Of tho town q
a T.sokIin and upon said lots the franklin
(, ,l la' : situated; levied on os property Of
Grandson taa Harris 70 satisfy the above sta
W /. w. PICKENS. Sheriff
or Holmes county,
BY J. c. PICKENs,
Deputy Sheriff.
Aornst 81, AZ ids Pr. fee $40 80.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
q Z e
SHERIFF S SALE.

S. IIosklns & Co., Alva Wilson use &c !,
VS. al 6 IA on bond vs. al Fl a or bond
John NJ. Ship Ct al John M. Ship ct 81
Rbiurnablc 10 Holmes Circuit Court ID
October Term 1889.
EHY virtue Of the above stated cases 10
Id me directed, 1 shall expose to public
sale for cash, at the door of the court
house in the town Of Lexington, Holmes
county, Mississippi, on the third Monday
of September next, The following described
lands, 10 wit: north west quarter section
~, township Is, range 5 cast; north
cast quarter section 2S, township Til,
ranged east; levied on as TIE properly If
The defendants jain NJ. Ship, to satisfy
plaintiffs debts and cost Of suits.
/. w. PiCKENS, Sheriff,
OF Holmes County Mi
BY +. RAY, Deputy.
August 10, SO ids. Prints fee Sl0 SO
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
SHER!FF'S SALE.

isancing Monroe s. Hing Retnrnable to Holmes
vsvend. exponas Circuit Conrf n.
Thomas Maury Ct al October Term 1870
RK virtue Of the above stated case 10
n me directed, snail expose to public
sale for cash, nj the door Of the court house
n the townoi Lexington, Holmes county,
Missiasipppi, on The third Monday Of
September next, the following property To-
wit: one LOT in the town Of Tchula, known
as lot No So; levied on as The property Of
Thomas 3 nlaury to satisfy plaintiffs and
cost Of suit.
/. w. PICKENs, Sheriff,
BY Z. RAY Deputy.
August 10, SO tds. Prn'ts fee 81 &
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
POSTPONED.
The following sale Is postponed until
thc third Monday il September next.
MARSHAL'S SALE

,'S "t''c SssiN % pVotPuttNu Will
The third Monday ia September next.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
William $. Webb, Circuit Cour, United
VS. alias & IA States, TO November
John M Hollngsworth, Term 1889.
and securities.
icy virtue Of the above stated & "a to
LID me directed, from the Hon. United
Stalcs Circuit Court for the southern
district Of Mississippi, will expose 10
public sale for cash, before the court
house door Of Holmes County, between
the hours prescribed by law. on Monday
the 18th day Of August next, all the right
title and interest, The said defendant has
in or % the following deserted property
TO wit: lots No. % q 81 and SO, the
said lots lying aud being IN the town Of
Franklin, and upon said lots The Franklin
Inn is stunned; also lots No 1880 l40;
the allowed named property has been levied
on as the property Of John M. Hollings-
worth, and will be sold to satisfy The
above stated executions and cost.
VIM. M. GvIN, Marshal,
By r. NJ. FuRGUSON, Dept.
July 6, Bids. Prn's fee S2I.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
s,.HERIFF'S SALE.

Edward Matchett
IS IA on bond
Iemnel Bullock
Frauin M. Iiibble u
Iis"As n,;nes Roturnahle 10 Holmes
rars, 4 Whittlesey & Circnit Count October
Thomas P Brown Term 1907
HDy virtue Of the above stated execn-
4, ton 10 me directed, ! shall expose
- public sale for cash, at the door OF the
cour, house in the town Of Lexington.
Holmes county Mississippi, On The first
Monday Of October next, the following
described lands to wit: north east quarter
and the eaytha and south half ofwest hall
north west quur,er the.south west quarter
the south half Of west half south east quar-
Ter Of section No. T. and the south half
west half Of north west quarter of section
No. s, all in township No. IA range .
east; on which lhereis an excellent Steam
Saw Mill in fine repair; also fine dwell
ing, and other out houses.
Levied on as the property Of Lemul
Bullock, and Edgar A. Whittlesey, 10
satisfy plaintiff and cost Of suit.
/. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
OF Holmes County, Mi.
August "a, d tbs. Pr. fee SO so.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
sIIERIFF7S SALE

Benlamn Iiagerman Reiurnable to Yazoo
VS. Ill & "a Circuit Court Nnsao,.
Oven Ellis, ct al. Der term, 1899.
HDY virtue Of the above stated execn.
ED ton to me directed, / shall expose
g public sale for cash, at the door Of thc
Court house ia The town Of Lexington
Holmes county Mi. on The third Monday
OF September next, the following described
lands, viz: north half west half south
west quarter south west quarter section 20,
township ID, range 4 east; north bali west
half south east quarter of section 10, town.
ship ID, range 4 east. Levied on as
the property Of A. NJ. Ellis, 10 satisfy the
plaintiff 'and cost Of suit, the above describ-
ed lands ara we'll improved and are not
inferior TO none ia the cnunty.
/. w. PiCLENS.
Sheriff Of Holmes Couniy.
BY J. G. PICKENS.
Deputy Sheriff:
August 10, a9-tds Pr, fee. $40 so
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
SHERIrF,S SALE.

v Nj Sublett Rciurnable 10 Holmes
vs. venditio exponas Circuit Court, October
a Coffin term, 1889.
SSk virtue Of the above stated case 10
- me directed, shall expose To public
sale for cash, at tho door Of the court house
IN the town Of Lexington, Holmes county,
Miss. on the third Monday Of September
next, the following described properly,
siz:--iwo town lots known as lots No 81
and 50, situate, lying and being il tho
town Of franklin, known as the lots where
on Dr. Wallace now resides, levied on as
the property Of A s Coffin, to satisfy the
plaintiff and costs Of suit.
l. W. PICKENS, Sheriff
by L. RAY, Deputy.
August 10 80 ids prints fee ST.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-31
sHERIFF's SALE.

Joseph Gibson, Returnable to Holmes
VA Y "a Circuit Court October
"a oorbell ct al. term 1889.
gf virtue Of the above stated execu-
nc ton TO me directed, ! shall expose
%PuDlle sale for cash, OF the door Of The
Tauft house in the town Of Lexington
nolmes county Mi. Oh the third Monday
III september next, the following desert
~ ~ 'ands, viz: west half Of section l
s wu ,le east halfnorth east quarter section
s sua'Oer Z, all in tnshp Is, range 8 east,
A. laads are well improved levied on as
nls,r p'aper'y Of c. A. Corbell, 10 satisfy
g'a'rliils and cost ofsnil.
Nv. PICCENS,
A.. ] Sheriff Of Holmes county,
Ausus' ~, 30-tds Prints fee S7.