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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
The Kingston, Jamaica, despatch of the

The Kingston, Jamaica, despatch Of the
Both July says:-
"A very severe shock Of an earthquake
was experienced in this city mud is vicinity
about > O'Clock tgun.6rc) yesterday morn
lrg. The atmosphere had been for the few
days previous extremely close and sullry and
appeared 10 iorbode some threatened convul
sion OF Nature. We have not yet heard
whether any serious damage To buildings has
been done by this awful trembling Of the
earth and VIC trust y seasopablc fall ~ rain
winch Is much required, vii cool the oir. and
That we may be spared return lo those lear
lUl elementary cUB,ulsiOhs
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29

"TuE POSTMASTER GENERAL having been
called to his paternal mansion by the dan
gerous illness of his father, all his powers
and duties dovolve. during his absence, up
on 5. Il. floBBIE, Esq his First Assistant"
GLOBE, Of Wfineslay Eveming
No one certainly will be found to object to
an absence Of any officer of the Government
from the discharge of the public duties, of
which flial duty and natural affection are the
justifabe motives. Far be it from us, there
fore, TO find fault with it when we notice the
fact that, Of all the chief Executive officers,
the Secretary of the Treasury alone now re.
mains at the seat of Government.
The avowed reason for the late removal
of Treasurer CAMPBELL from Office was, that
his health having been such as TO disable
him from constant personal attendance, the
duties of his Office were, in his absence,
occasionally performed by his Chief Clerk
At this moment, besides the PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES himself, the following
high officers Of the Government are absent
from the city, and will continue absent for
some weeks, viz.
IHE SECRETARY OF STATE
The SECRETARY OF WAR;
The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
TnE ATTORNEY GENERAL
HE POSTMASTER GENERAL
We notice this fact only to show how very
easy thing it is TO find a preiert for doing
thing when the thing itself is determined
upon. We defy the incest casuiSt to show
any reason why an action should be consider
ed cu' pabe in Treasurer CAMPBELL, which
is not culpabe, we agree, but perfectly limo.
cent, in those pnblic officers who stand in
nearer relation to the President than the |
Treasurer of the United States. National
MieHigenctr Aug. o.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29

EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMoRE.-From quite
an early hour in the forenoon Of yesterday,
(last Sunday,) the Nunnery in Asquith street,
under the charge Of the Nuns belonging to
the Cnrmelte order, was surrounded by n
large crowd Of persons, who had assembled
there in consequence Of report that one OF
the resident Nuns had left the Nunnery, nd
that an attempt had been made to compel
her to return against her viii. The Mayor
was sent for, and, accompanied by his Police
assistance, repaired to the house whittier the
Nun had gone, and, upon ascerlaIning the
state of public feeling, took her L. a carriage
to the Washington Medical College, where
she now is, under medical treatment. She
is said to be insane-but whether this be so
or not, we did not positively ascertain.
The crowd continued to Increase until
nightfall, when The Mayor, finding that his
exerlons to dispersc il, by appeals to its rea-
son and good sense, were unavaing, ordered
up the City Guards and the Military, whom.
with characteristic promptncss, he had ir
readiness. The brigade of Guards, under
General O'Donnel, turned out in great
strength, and soon dispersed the crowd
baltimore Chronicle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
"THE PEOPLES GUEST,
HARRY OF TIE WEST"

and made short and appropriate address, to
which MIR. Clay briefly replied in speech
of about quarter of an hour,evory way wor.
thy of his head and heart, and Of that rcmarka-
BILE oratorical talent he possesses. In the
evening he visited the Bowery Theatre.
which was crowded to excess, and where he
was received with the greatest enthusiasm.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29

The BALTTMoRE RIoT.-The fears Of or
attack on the Nunnery in Aisqnith street
arc, we are glad to learn, much allayed.-
The Mayor promptly called out the City
Guards, the fifth regiment and the Horse
Guards, and issued proclamation, enioining
oil good citizens to aid in tranquilizing the
public mind, and requesting parents and
guardians to keep their children and wards
within their dwellings after sunset. These
precautions had the desired effect, and. n,
the latest dates, all was quiet. The Nun.
merry was visited by the Authorities, and the
Nuns were conversed with. They all stated
that they were perfectly free from restraint.
and are well satisfied with their condition.
"Slster Isabella" the cause Of the trouble.
is young lady of about 25, who has been
suffering under temporary arrangement and
concerning whom we find the following par
ticulars in the Baltimore Sun:
Her family name is Sarah Neal, and she II
from Georgetown, ID. c., where her family.
which is ofthe highest responsibility resides.
For mnDy years she exhibited symptoms of
insanity, malady that one Of her brothers is
now aborng under, and after her admission
into the Convent, the evidences OF On allena.
ton OF reason became stronger and stronger,
until she became so eccentric that nt the ad.
vice d the physician of the institution she
was Withdrawn from the schoolroom and al.
lowed 10 indulge in the solitude she seemed
desirnus TO court.
Her malady we are informed, grew upon
her until she conceived that il was her duty
10 abstain totally from all nourisbment &C The
usual hind. When pressed by the mother TO
,1iiake ~ some nourishment, she refused.
begged to be allowed 10 eat peach leaves,
rass, aud other articles not edible Tor hu.
nan being. Yesterday morning she va.
persuaded by tho attending physician IN ca,
hearty mcal, aud shc revived considerably.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
RhOdeI Island
Erect!!!
Herald Of the Times Office,
Newport, Wednesday morning,
q o'clock AuU Oh In2q

O'clock, Aug. %, 1883.
Our Express from Providence has
this moment arrived, with the annexed
CHEERING intelligence, in slip
from the Office of the Journal which
we hasten to lay before our readers. .
The Wings throughout the country
have never had greater cause for re-
ioicing. ,-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29

The Supreme Judicial Court, Of iii
State, is now in session in this town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
From the Baltimore American

A letter from gentleman at Tampa Bay,
furnishes tie following statement of the
killed, wounded, and mls sing, at the attack
made on Col. iiarncy's post in Florida, BY
the Indians, on the 23d ult.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-29
Missing anil supposed kiiled.
Killed on the ground

Mr.. Smith. citizen in the employment Of
Mr. Dallam-S.
'Woundcd aud recovering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11

The East India Government annually en-.
ters into an enga cement with the ryots or
|cultivators through an intermediate ngency
constructed 10 the following manner
There is first collector; who is an Eoro.
pean secondly, there are eomas,ahs. SUI
|pefior class Of men. both in education and
caste; thirdly. sndder matiu, q respectable
class Of landholders fourhIy. village mauu,
the principal villagers, itlle superior TO The
ryois and filthy the ryots the chief labo-
rers in the cultivation OF the popics. The
engagement entered into with the Govern.
ment is this; when the poppy is ripe, and
immediately before the period Of extracting
the juice, The gomostah and his establish
ment make circuit OF the country and
form, by guess a probable estimate Of the
produce Of each field. He then mikes the
ryot enter into an engagement TO deliver the
quantity estimated and as much more as the
feld will produce, at the price previously
fixed and he fails 10 deliver the estimated
quantity, and the collector has reason 10
suspect him ofembezzlement. he is cmpow-
cred by law 10 prosecute the ryot in the civil
coor for damages. The quantity Of opium
thus grown, under the sanction OF the East
India Company, and imported into China
during the last twenty years, is given by the
Rev. w. II. Mcdhurst, in his work on the
state and prospects OF China, in the follow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11

A WEALTHY coSvERT-The late Baron
de Rothschtd left two daughters Each
have fortune OF one hundred and fifty ibou-
sand pounds, dependent on the consent Of
their brother. Baron Lionel dc Rotbschild to
their marriage. One of them, believe, is
married to Monlfore, late sheriff OF London,
a Hebrew gentleman Of great wealth and re-
specIabiliiy.
The Rolhschilds move in The very frs,
circle in London, and thus Miss Rothschild
became acquainted with yonng Fiizroy--
He was formerly in the army. When her
father wasalive, young Austrian noblsman,
private secretary TO Prince Esterhazy made
proposals OF marriage 10 her but her father
declared she should marry none but one OF
the Jewish faith. When Miss Rolbschild
determined 10 marry Mr.. Fitzroy. she went
TO see the archbishop OF Canterbury. and told
His grace inquired into particulars, then We.
~ properly told her that he did no, consider
love affair sufficient reason for her aband
oning her religion She is said 10 have as
sured him that il has long been her intention
TO become a christian and that her family
were well aware oft On this, the archbish
op said that il il appeared her sincere desire
TO become a Christian, from conviction, he
had no alternative bul 10 accept and buptiz,
her.
He communicated with her family, and i
appears that she had informed them Of hel
intention The marriage was private, nnC
unattended by any Of her family. Elel
brother has the power Of Withholding ih,
fortune LEFT 10 her by her father, but is not ex
pected that he will 60 more than have il Sc
settled upon herself and her children as tt
prevent the chance OF her husband squander
ing it, Ii is expected, also, that her family
will shortly receive her Shouldshe becom,
a British peerless, as it is likely in The cours,
oftime, she will be The first Jewess who ha
ever been in like situation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11


people enervated by luxury. In the history
of Formosa we find the following passage I:
Opium was first produced in kaoulsinne,
which By some is said 10 be The same as
Knlapa or Batavia The natives or this
place were at first sprighily and active. and,
being good soldiers. were always successful
10 battle; but the people chilled Hung.nioon
fred haired) come thither, and having manu-.
iactured opium. sednced some Of the natives
intothe hnbl of smoking it, From these
the mania for il rapidly spread throughout
the whole nation, so thar in process OF time,
the natives became feeble and eneryaied, sub,
mtied TO the foreign rule and were ultimate
lysubiugated' Now, the English are ofthe
race Of foreigners called Hung -maou 10
introducing opium into this country their
purpose has been 10 weaken and enfeeble the
Celestial Empire lfnot early aroused to
a sense OF our danger. we shall find ourselves
ere long on the last step iowa rds ruin"
Many Memorials Off similar kind have
been addressed to the head Of the Celestial
Empire on this subject, and edic,s, comman.
ding inquiries, and issuing orders for the
suppression oftbis trade so that those who
at all take an interest in The affairs of the
East were BY no means unprepared for the
news of the past week '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11

Tie Farmers --ln the language Of .lht
Tennessee Review, we say Of the farmers
"There is one class of mrn on whom we
can rely. Ii is the same class that stood Up
on the illle green At Lexington; that gath
cred on the heights OF Bunker's Hill and
poured down from the hills of New Eng.
land, and which was the lle-blood 81 the ma.
ton whenthe English Lion WINS ready to de.
your il; | mean The farmers. They Were
never found trampling on law and right l.
We're 10 commit my charaeteri 10 any class
Of men. my family and my counlry's safety,
il would be the farmers. They are class
Of men such as the world never saw Tor hon
csty Intelligence and Roman virtue; sweet
ened BY the Gospel Of God And when this
nation qmkcs, they and their sons are those
that " i'll stand BY the sheet anchor Of our
liberties, and hold the shpto her moorngs
ill she ouirides The storm"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11
FIRsr-RATE pusrNEss.-A doctor in Y

FIRsT-RATE BusINEss-A doctor in Yer
mont had o son who studied his fathers pro
iession, removed TO a distant state, married,
and went into practice. After lapse Of three
years. the father visited his son, and during
his visit he requested the latter 10 take him
around his "ride" that he might see The ex-
tent OF his sons practice During the excur-
Sion the old gentleman remarked two new
meeting-houses with grave yards attached,
which the younger informed him had both
been erected since his residence there. He
also tod his father that he had very frequent
callsto a distance from his regular circuit.
Upon the old gentlemon's return home,
bis wife asked him "how Fred was doing"
"Well--yery well--fr st-rale." he replied
"he has already filed one graveyard full,
another nearly so, and is doing a pretty faii
chance business all about in other parts Of
the country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11
For the Phoenix.
NIGHT.


The veil of night DER shades
The verdant landscape round;
The busy world is hushed
In silence deep, profound.
Night is the time to sleep,
The weary limbs TO rest.
Night is the time to weep,
And ease the troubled breast.
Night is the time 10 pray,
To lift the heart 10 God;
And tread the sacred way
The precious Savior trod.
Night is the time to read
The word that God has given,
Our wand'riny steps TO guide,
And point our souls TO Heaven.
Night is the time to mourn
For friends who sleep in dust.
Night is the time to weep
Der friendships broken trust.
IT'S medi,ation's hour,
When midnight stiffness reigns;
And all is silent DER
The brightly moonlit plains.
Evenings the time to read
The printers well filed sheet;
Then let us not forget
His just demands to meet.
Remember that he loves,
As one has wisely said,
Above all else on earth,
"To have SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID.'
GaEES MouNrAlN MINSTREL.
Townshend, VT. 1892
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11
Etom Inc MiHedgeriAs J0urnaL

A southern planter having frequently Wit.
messed the depredalions committed on bis on
ion beds. concluded that young negro had
stolen them for the purpose ofsupplying his
neighbors. After vainly attempting 10 ex-
tract confession from the blackey. he gave
him sound lbrashing. thinking no doubt, il
he was not the thief. he should serve as a
proxyunlil the real depredalor should be found
On the following morning, the negro, seeing
a strange animal lurking about the garden.
succeeded in capturing him, and took him in
triumph to his master. who saluted him with
"What do you bring that skunk here for p"
me bring him here dat massa no more trash
poor niger: him steals massa sinyunsjist
smell him brefi,''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11

INDIAN PAYMENT The Peru (lll.) Gaz,
Of The 9Th inst says. thai 100000 Of Govern.
ment funds passed through that place few
DAYS before, in charge OF an efficient guard.
to the payment ground, TO be immediately
distributed among the Miami Indians
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11

ed away. believe that have altered moth
ing, though have omitted enough 10 make
the good part Of an interesting volume.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-11
VERMONT PHOENIX.
PunLIsHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, ny
WIN. Il. RYTHER.
TERMS OF ADvERTIsINc.

Advertisements conspicuously inserted ut
yi,uO per square for insertions, and 20 cents
Tor each subsequent insertion. Less than
square % cents for 3 insertions. aud IL ~
cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
Il o ID N e r 8


STEAMBOAT MCFARLAND SUNK.-We
were led into an error in last weeks paper,
in stating that the Steamer Danube had run
into and sunk the Formosa-the Macfar-
land being the boat sunk.
From the New Orleans Bulletin of the
22j, we learn that the accident occurred at
about one o'clock on the morning of the
18th inst.-the collision being SO violent as
10 completely sever the cabin from the hull,
which went down in about five minutes af-
ter striking. All the passengers, with a
single exception sick gentleman-are
believed to have escaped in safety on the
Danube. The cabin, which contained the
baggage of the passengers, fioated about
twenty-five miles down the river and lodg-
ed-and all the trunks, &c. recovered UNI
injured.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

Henry CLAY.-Few men who have pur-
sued SO frank and independent course as
HExRY CLAY, have ever had to contend
with SO many enemies in disguise. Him
self, as open as the day, he has no suspi-
-cion; he does not study tact, or mediate
whether such or such speech may offend ;
thinks, and thinks ahead. There are poll
ticians by trade, in all parties, to whom such
fearlessnes seems indiscreet. To our mind.
it is the very touch-stone Of astatesman. He
who loves his country will conceal nothing
from its view which it 10 proper to make
known; and honesty is always the best poll
Cyl We love HENRY CLAY as much for the
prosecutions he has undergone, as for the
answering merits which provoked them;
and whether the Union wide SUBJ Treasury
leaguesshall defeat the wish to raise himao
the Chief Magistracy or MOI, the hostility d
his opponents, and the caIumnious extals-
tons which they would dif1use around his
fame. will only leave il ultimately brighter:
There let the clouds 10 darkpess ride,
They caa.et qnenck &c osk Ler hide.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

In another column will be found the letter
of resignation of w. III. Shelton, as President
of the Brandon Bank, and some resolutions
of the Board of Directors, in which said
Shelton is lauded es the paragon of honesty
and fidelity! All the resolres the Board can
pass will never satisfy an injured commune
ty that his claims to either are undoubted
Nothing but lots of specie, and honest men
to manage the affairs of the Bank, can now
save the Institution, neither of which it has
ELSE why don't it pay our bill7
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

SMALL GRAIN.--We are gratified to see
planters Of this section Of the State, turning
their attention to raising small grain. This
year there has been considerable quantity
of wheat raised. In North Mississippi, the
crop has been remarkably good, and the
wheat Of an excellent quality. Col. Bal
four, residing near town, grew some wheat
on his plantation, which weighed 72 pounds
to the bushel. The average weight Of North
ern wheat is abodt GO pounds to The bushel;
We cannot account for this difference of
weight in any other way than atfributing It
I'd the wetness Of the season, and the proba-
bility that the grain was cut before it was
sufficiently ripe. Our climate, also, may
have some influence on the growth and SO.
lidity of small grain Southern Reporter.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
TOWN COUNCIL.
MONDAY, June 90, 1889.

MONDAY, June 90, 1889.
Present: Messrs. Lawton, Wilcox, Hen
derson, Worthington.
Absent: Yoe, Martin, Watkins.
On motion of G. II. Wilcox, JOSIAH Law
ton was appointed President pro tenn.
Oilmotion Of r. Henderson the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That Gustavus III. Wilcox be
authorized to abate a pestilential nuisance,
said 10 exist in the warehouse lately occupi-
ed by +. II. Duggan & Go. by the continu-
ance of a quantity of cotton seed, in a. state
of decay in said warehouse, and to presen
his bill to this Board for settlement and al
lowance.
On motion, adjourned to meet next Mon
day.
JOSIAH LAYTON, Pres. protein
r. w. WoRTHINGToN, T. e.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

FLORIDA WAR.-The people of Florida
E1e represented as being in a state Of the
Ieatest excitement. They appear to be
!nirsatisfed with the prospect of an early
ending Of the harassing war against the
indians, as carried on by Uncle Sam, and
manifest disposition to take the conduct Of
he war, for the future, in their own hands
The people were rapidly volunteering their
services in aid of the State, and Governor
Call was expected to take the field as soon
as men could be prepared for the campaign
|Tbe government Of Florida had offered :
hgxa.d Of 5000 for every Indian killed Of
captured.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

Coon NEws.-The New York Dispatch
of the 9Th inst. says: Our commercial men
were yesterday quite amazed and pleased
son receiving circular from the U. States
sank, announcing that that institution was
&eady to advance la cents pound on all
fhe cotton in the country of an average fair
auality.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

A fellow named H. B. Sitter, who lately
kept the Verandah Hotel, at Vicksburg, has
Swartwouted-leaving his printers and
other debts unpaid, to considerable amount.
In order to put the public on their guard
against him in the future, it is proposed to
run his name through the papers of the
south-which proposition we most cordially
accede to; and shall always be ready to pub
lish the name Of any one who leaves the
country without paying the printer
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

WELl. DONE, OLD yIlz0IN a ~
Complete rctafn, llsvp been. Ieecived
from Virginia he sppositidg. have elect
ed nine Congressman to eight Van Buren
men--an Opposition gain Of two. III the
State Senate the locos have majority
Of two, butin the House the opposition have
a majority Of twenty which secufcs, be-
yond doubt, the election Of an opposition
Senator in Congress.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
Preparing for the Press.

II FULL and0ccurate report of the pro-
n ceedings at Harrodsburg in the matter
Of the Commonwealth of Kentucky against
Judge Wilkinson, DR.. Wilkinson and Mr..
Murdough, for the afray at the Gait House.
in which Mr.. ROCKWELL and Mr.. Meeks were
killed. The publication will be in the PAM
phlet or book form, and will contain faith
ful account of the proceedings; the whole
of the evidence as delivered in court; the
speeches Of the counsel, both for the
and defence; an authentic copy
of the Act Of Assembly changing the venue,
and Of the several indictments; together
with an appendix Of the evidence at the ex-
iamining court, and the principal points
urged there by counsel for and against the
prosecution; the whole forming one Of the
most elaborate and complete reports in a
criminal cause ever published in the State
The quotations from the Law authorities,
will, alone, render the work text book Of
no little importance to attorneys and persons
engaged in criminal prosecutions, as well as
% tke general. reader.
The work may be ordered at any Of the
Book stores in Louisville, KY; they will OBJ
tain supply from our Office; or orders from
any distance addressed to them or to us will
meet prompt attention. VA
Louisville 1aizu Reporfer 0Gc62
Roaney, JunQ 4 ~
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

I lIepei iibdivllpally - colleeliYely, -
Yepr friel md 81 ssfs
Bank ef lMissp Ala. r, r. Col
BRAnDor, June Let, 1889.
Resolved, Tllat the resignation Of YIN.
II Shelton, Esq.n President Of IBIS Bapk,
be received.
Resolved, That the thanks Of Bod be
eendered to said VIM. H. shelton, for 1tha
zeal, fidelity, and interchangeable industry
evinced and shown 10 the discharge Of the
duties Of said office Of Pxesident.
From the minutes.
z. p. .WARDELL, Cashier.