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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

AN ACT in addition to the several acts re
lating to Public Schools.
BE IL enacted IN The General assembly as
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30
THE MAINE QUARREL-IMPOR-
TANT AND WARLIKE.

New ORLEANS MARCH %.
The intelligence from the Northeast, is of
a more important character than any we
haze received from that quarter for some
days.
The following items, comprising every
thing OF moment, are CLEANED from the N.
Y. Star.
By accounts from Bangor to The 9th inst
verbal Intelligence gives as rumor that sir
John Harvey has sent two companies to for
tify Mars Hill, which is two miles within
the disputed territory, and to plant there the
BRITISH STANDARD! The correspon-
dent of the Boston Atlas gives the informa-
ton as positive and received by express from
Houlton, with dispatches from Gen. Hodg-
don to Gov. Fairfield, that Sir John Harvey
has actually taken possession of Mars Hill,
and is to support bis position by 8 companies
Of regulars:
Several companies of Gen. Hodgdon's
division had taken up position at the mouth
of Presqe Isle, stream that flows into the
Aroostook, ten miles above Col. Jarvis To-
cation. 8 more companies were to follow
to Pressure Isle.
Mr.. Botsford passed through Bangor on
tho 9th from Washington, with dispatches
for Sir John Harvey. He spoke unfavor-
ably of the prospect of peace.
An American officer writing from Houl-
ton says; "The last of our detachment moves
on Monday morning. We have received
intelligence that the British were 10 start
this morning to select site FOR A FOR
LITIGATION ON MARS HILL! We
have now prospect Of business enough
2 companies Of regulars arrived to-day and
more are on their way. Our troops are in
the best possible temper for action and e
vince undated ardor.''
The correspondent of the Boston Adyer.
tiser, says;s If this plan is carried out there
will be a clear CASE OF INVASION, &
little doubtnow remains that CALL WILL
BE MADE UPON THE FEDERAL Elk
ECUTIVE FOR ADD
The people over the line are evidently II
fear of an invasion from the State; and this
it is thought by many, is the object Of thei,
keeping their soldiers in state of military
preparation.
The Gov. of Maine has issued orders t
furnish supply Of provisions for FIVE
THOUSAND MEN, for months, which
does not look as if any very sudden disbane
ment of troops was contemplated.
| The following from Bangor is dated March
| 8: <'Gentlemen just from the Aroostook
confirm the former reports, that the British
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30
Steam Boat Register.
III. +. Miller.

March 23d-Atalanta, U. States, vicks.
burg, Rienzi, down; Gen. Gaines, Gen.
Wayne, Lexington, Il Hill, up. 2ith-E.
Shipper, Yazoo, Commerce, Kinds, down;
MerrImack, Winchester up. S5th-Wm.
Wallace, Ambassador, Fuselier, Manches.
Ter down. 26;h-Empress, Tuskina, Gen.
Brown, Tarquin, down; G Washington Tri-
bune, Splendid, ST Louis, Bayou Sara up.
27lh-VandaIia, B Hill, down; N America,
Chancellor, Kinds up. 2Sth-P. Miller.
Diana down, Adriatic, Memphis, Norfolk,
=. Douglass, Mediator up. 29th-Yaz,o,
Formosa down.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

A citizen who Was moderate drinkar,
was besought by temperance agent to affix
his signature to an abs .incnce pledge. He
declined, giving Various reasons; at last how
ever, he finished by observing, swell, I'm
willing to subscribe little to help you a. :
long, put me dozen for sir months"
There is no likelihood Of a Senator being
chosen in Virginia this year.
New York ditto ditto
Delaware ditto ditto ditto
Michigan ditto
Pennsylvania very probably ditto
Five United States Senators TO stand
over. Warm work ahead.-N. Y. Wh;g.
Betting on Elections has been prohibited
by an act of the Illinois Legislature. The
penalty is fine not exceeding 81 1000, and
imprisonment not exceeding 80 days.
Best MODE OF DYING -The exchange
papers are full Of suicides The easiest q
way to die is--to pay your debts, and wait
till your time comes.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEMPERANCE
SOCIETY.

AT regular Quarterly Meeting of tine
Jefferson County TEMPERANCE Society, con-
vened at the church in Rodney, on Saturday
the 10th inst.,--the President and Vice Pre-
sident being absent--Re.. J. Il. Russell
was unanimously called to the Chair, and
Thos. Brown appointed Secretary.
The meeting was then opened with pray
err by Rev. MIR. Russell; after which very
able and eloquent addresses were delivered
by DR.. John H. Savage, and G. Fl. Wilcox,
Esq. which were listened to by very large
auditory with evident marks of interest anc
pleasure.
After which an invitation was given to
the friends of Temperance to become men,
bers Of the Society-whereupon about 80
persons gave In their names, for the purpose
of having them attached to the Constitution.
And then the Society adjourned, to meet
in Fayette, on the Oath day Of June next.
J. I. RUSSELL, Chairman.
THos. Brown, Secretary.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

EXTRAORDINARY CAVE. The Red Lake
Gazette mentions that an extraordinary cave
has lately been discovered near an upper
branch Of the Chippeway river, District Of
Huron which constantly emits current of
gaseous air of such extremely offensive
smell, as to render it impossible for any one
to enter. What is still more remarkable,
dogs will rush IN with great avidity; but as
soon as they have entered, they set up
frightful bowling and yelping, which gradu-
ally dies a way in the distance. No dog
IS ever said to have returned.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30
Commercial Bank of Mnnchester.-The

Commercial Bank Of Manchester The
reported suspension Of specie payments, by
this institution, is contradicted by cores
pendent Of the New Orleans Bulletin. This
correspondent states as a fact within his
knowledge, that the Bank s'has more than
sufficient means to meet crcry demand
against it, He also charges that the report
was put in circulation by one ,rho kne,c it to
be false.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

'E\HE undersigned have purchased the
stocks of Goods Of II. II. Duggan q,
Co. Rodney, and H. Terrell s. Co. Faye,te.
and have associated themselves under the
name and style Of
McFee & Middleton,
for the purpose Of conducting the Mercantile
Business in Fayette, to which place all the
Goods have been removed.
Having large and well selected assort-
ment OF Goods, they hope By attention to
business, to merit and receive share of
public patronage.
WIN. McFEE,
II. Ii. MIDDLETON.
March 80, 1899. 45is5
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

CHocK-FULL OF FTGHr-Some of til,
down-Easters are as full Of figh. as an egg i
Of meat. Hear how warrior-minstrel, O
the Boston Post, tries. to inspire the ssons o
pilgrims.
We Yankees of the Bay State,
With whom no dastards mix!
Shall Everett dare to stife
The fire of seventy-six?
Up with the tough old pine tree
AS it proudly waved of yore,
Though its gnarled roots be watered
With the dearest ofour gore!
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

WASHINGTON IRVING This distinguish
ed writer has consented to assume the du-
ties of permanent collaboration to that most
delightful of periodicals, the Knickerbocker.
He is to enrich each number with an origin
al communication.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

A fisherman has lately found two-hand-
ed sword in the sands of the Loire, where
the old bridge of Orleans stood, and near the
former fort TournelIes. 1t is feet long, g.
is supposed to have been used at the siege
of Orleans, in 1877!
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

Internal Improrement.-Gov Porter, of
Pa: has recommends to the Legislature of
that state to take such measures as NAV be
necessary to procure the location of a road
from Pttsburg to st Louis, direct. A line
drawn between these two geographical points
would pass within few miles IF Edwards
vile, Vandalia, indianapolis, Terre Haute,
Dayton, Columbus and SteubenviIIe; near
ly, in fact, in the track off the National Road.
Its length in Pennsylvania would be 40 miles
in Ohio 2OO-in Indiana $50. and in ILL.,
nois $50; making $50 miles. The expense
would be 6 or S7,O00,OO0. After the CON-
pletlon of this road, Pittsburg may be ach-
ed in 2 days from st Louis, and New York
in 4. -Mississippian.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

NEwsPAPERs.-In the State of New York
there are 2SS newspapers. SO Of these, in
Guiding periodicals., are in the city alone.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

UNExAMpLED IN THE HIsToRY OF RAIL
RoADs-The Georgia Rail Road s. Bank
ing Company have within the lats 3 years,
completed and put in operation, so miles of
rail road, 81 graded so more. Al the same
time they have been able to declare from
their profits, regular annual dividends of S
per cent per annum upon the whole capital
invested in the rail road 6, Bank.
The receipts on that part of the road in
operation, (72 miles,) for the last months,
has averaged $4,000 per month.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

EDUcATroN.-The total proceeds of the
school land sold in Ohio amount to $500, $50
The value Of those unsold is Sl55, ACT.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

HARRINGTON, THE PICKPoCKEr.-At a
meeting, for the benefit of the Infirmary, |
noticed a tall handsome man moving with
gen,leman-lke air. This person proved TO
be the notorious Darlington the pick-pocket.
In going up the middle aisle, he was invited
into the mayors pew, and sat between Miss.
st. John Il Mr.. Ashby. One of the plates
was held at the door, upon which Darlington
laid his guinea and passed on with bow
The gentry retired into the yes.ry. g. when
Mr.. Ashby would have placed his ten gum
cas- on the plate, to his utter establishment
they were gone. After so re .ime the mys-
terry was explained by one remarking that
Miss. St. Johns pocket was turned inside
out-thatthe elegant gentleman who sat be-
tween them md helped himself to it. Etis
said that Darlington facilitated his opera
lions by instruments which he had made for
the purpose. | recollec: circumstance of
this k.nd.-fIe waited upon sarrical in
strument maker, and ordered pair Of seis-
sors OF curious form-in IL few DAYS he call
ed tor them, liked them, and paid 2 suineas
for them Alter he had left the shop, the
cutters wife said, ,"my dear, as the gentle
man seemed SO pleased with the scissors,
wish we had asked him what use they were
for-he might recommend us-do run afie
him" The cutler scampcred after, and O.
vertaking him, asked him to tell him what
use he intended 10 make of the scissors.
"Why my FRIEND" said Burlington, 81 don't
know whether can tell you-it is great
secret" so pray do, sir-it may be some
thing in our way" Upon which Barring
ton whispered in his ear, "they are for pick
ing pocketsr' In the utmost conste rnation.
the cutler ran back, and cried, "wil YOU be-
!ieye 1t wife, they are for picking pockets!"
"My DEAR" cried his wife, "what is the mat
ter with your clothes?" The scissors had
extracted the two guineas he had just re-
ceivei for ihcm.-Lcndoa Paper
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

CoNNEcTIcUT.-An election takes place
in this State on Monday next for Governor
and members of Congress.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

Temperance Meeting.---Althoush the
weather was unfavorable, the meeting OF
the Jefferson County Temperance Society,
on Saturday last, was numerously attended,
not only by the inhabitants Of our village
among them a gocdly number of ladies'
but also by citizens of this and the adjoin-
ing county of Claiborne.
The exercises throughout were of the
most practical and, interesting character.
Of the addresses of DR.. John H. Savage and
G. Fl. Wilcox, Esq. but one opinion is uni
versally expressed--that Of the most unq'a-
lifted admiration.
The speakers proved themselves not only
J jealous advocates of Temperance, but they
delighted the audience with such displays
of impassioned eloquence, beauty and sub
Unity, as are rarely exhibited in this, or any
other section of our country. Indeed, we
are proud that Rodney embraces in her
population, men who are not only pre-emi-
nen.ly qualified to take the lead as philan-
,hropists, bu, who, as the honored and gifted
sons of oratory, can by their persuasive elo-
quence, arouse The public to sense Of the
momentous importance of moral reform,
and the imminent dangers to be apprehend-
ed from continued use Of intoxicating
drinks.
On account of their many excellences,
we hope these speeches may be given to
the public in some permanent form. We
doubt whether the friends of temperance
reform could do any thing, that would con-
tribute as much to the success of their
cause. as an extensive circulation of these
invaluable addresses. We hope this matter
will be speedily attended to-.
Rodney Temperance Society.--The citi-
zens of our village, animated by the results
of the meeting of the County Society, and
s with the view of exerting more direct in
s f1uence upon the inhabitants of the place,
q held meeting in the lecture room, on
= Thursday evening last, and organized the
"Rodney Temperance Society,"" The room
was full to OVERLOOKING, and among the Off
GERS elect and members Of the Society, are
+ many of the business and influential men oil
the town, whose examples and efforts cannot
but be efficaciols.
We begin to hope that Rodney will soon
every where be hailed as pattern of order
and sobriety-as epot where the rum
seller. the dram-drlnker, and the night
bowler. are neither tolerated nor known.
Trial Of the Mississippians.-The Lou
;sv;lle Journal Of the Goth inst. states tina
Iudoe Wilkinson and Mr. Murdough, indict
ed for their participation in the bloody affra.
!. ,ba Gait House, in Louisville, had beef
.co,,;ftcd. The trial was had in the Cir
emit Court of Mercer county, KY.
We learn, verbally, that the Hon. 8. s
Prentiss, of this State, was one OF the coun
.el for the accused, and that he shone ex
,,emely on the trial. This was to be ex
pected from one of the most promising
young men Of the nation.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

An Editorial Convention of Mississippi,
has been suggested by papers in different
parts of the State, but with great lack OF
nnanimity as to the place of meeting. The
objects TO be accomplished by the Conven-
ton are of such importance to the fraternity,
that we hope nothing may occur to prevent
its assemblage? Why not meet at Vicks-
burg?
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

During the last hours of the session of
Congress, Mr.. Poriken, the queer little
man with the queue, took the floor of the
house for a regular speech. The house,
however, refused to hear him, whereupon
the funny-looking little Dutchman sprung
up, "full of wrath and cabbage" and ex-
claimed-''I expected when came to Con-
gress to find myself among gentlemen, but
you are nothing more than an assembly of
blackguards. Lou. Jour.
ANECDoTE OF GEN. HoUsToN During
the Mexican instruction at Nacogdoches,
last summer, at the time when it was hourly
expected that the town would be attacked
by the Mexicans & Indians; orders were
given that no gun should be fired, except in
caseof alarm. Early one morning, SOL
der who came in during the night, and was
ignorant Of the late order, fired off both bar
rels Of his double-barrelled gun. Immedi-
ately, all was confusion and alarm, in the
quarters, but this quickly subsided, upon
the almost instantaneous arrival of Houston,
ready to take command. He was in bed at
the time and was awoke by the reporst of the
gun, but instantly repaired to the quarters,
armed with sword, brace fpistols, and a
musket- with nothing but his shirt 4 draW-
erS on.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
b. TAYLOR, ESQ.,, as candidate for Tax
Collector Of Jefferson County.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

LATE FROM TAMprCo.-The N. @. Bal
letin, just at hand, has intelligence from
Tampico as late as the 18th lust. The gov
eminent troops were marching upon that CT
ty in great force; g. it was feared that the
Federal Party would be unable to resist
them. Confident Of success, the Govern
ment party had already circulated the most
disgraceful falsehoods, and the grossest Sian
ders upon the American merchants and cit
liens in Tampico, in order to have an ex-
cuse for the plumber and Outrage, which It is
believed they intend committing.
The American citizens hare addressed
memorial to MIR. Mccall, our consul at thai
port, requesting him to inform our Govern
ment Of their condition; and to request o.
he commander Of the U S. Schooner Wood
bury, that he bring his vessel into port fol
their immediate protection. 1t is said thai
he has consented to do SO.
We hope if there should be any further
spoliations, that our government will moi
wait to arb;:rnte or otherwise delay the
settlement for them. We shoald like to see
our vessels Of war pay TIA: land Of pirates q
visit, after the manner of the French, and
| teach them that robbery and rapiae will no,
be tolerated.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

ENGLISH TRADE IN TExAs.-It is learn
ed by the arrival of the Packet England.
that when she sailed, there were two brigs
loading at Liverpool, for Galveston, Texas.
direct.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

We are authorized 20 announce WHIT
FIELD Brown Us candidate for Tax Col
iector of Jefferson county, The election
will be held on the first Monday and Tues
day in April next.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

A Scene IN CouKr I'll call upon you"
said the counsellor, ssto state distinctly upon
what authority you are prepared to swear TO
the mares age?" .Upon what authoriiy?''
said the ostlcr, in.crrogative'y. "You are
to reply, and not to repeat the question put
to you" l doesn't consider mans bound
TO ancwcr a question before he's time to
turn it in his mind" "Nothing can be
more simple, sir, than the question put. |
again repeat it. Upon what authority do
you swear to the animals age?'' "The
best authority" responded the witness grutf.
ly. "l'hen, why such evasion? Why no,
state at once" swell then if you will have
it," rejoined the os;ler with imperturbable
gravity, "why then, had it myself from the
mares own mouth" A simultaneous burst
of laughter rang through the court The
Judge on the bench could with difficulty
confine his risb'e muscles to judicial deco
rum.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

PRETTY GooD.-One of the Siamese twins
on being asked why he did not get married,
replied. that he had already experience e.
nough of "d0uble" blessedncss.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

SHORT AND SwEEr.-"I can't speak in
public-never did such thing lii all my
life" said chap the other night at pnblic
meeting, who had been called upon to hold
FORTH ''but if any body in the crowd will
speak for me, I'U hold his hat!
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-03-30

A petition is before the legislature of Mis-
sour praying tor the incorporation ola com
pany, with a capital of million of dollars,
for the erection of bridge over the Miss
issiPpi at St Louis. 1t is stupenduous en-
terprise, and said to be entirely feasible
It's proposed to build it with 80 piers, each
containing 5000 perches Of solid rock.
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REPUBLIC OF TE.XAS.
TmsAsuRy DEPARTMENT.

City Of Houston, l7th July 1885
IN pursuance of requirement at lag passed by
i Congress Of this Republic, approved January
2lst, 1899, making it the duty Of thc Treasury to
advertise and to be sold the lots in the CITY
OF CALHOUN, on a day by him Fixed. Notice
is hereby gisep that the lots ia the City at Calhoun
will be offered ut Pubic Sale, On Mondag, the 18TH
day of Noyemh her nert, between the hours sf Zen
O'Clock, 4 N. and Four aclsck, N, al the CaPi
tol of this RcpukIie, vpoG the teruss set tarth in
the following extracts frsR the iaw above mcR-
toned
"Sec. 4.-Bc it further enacted. That the lots ia
said town shall be offered aa6 sold for athcy
rency than gold, silver, audited paper- or tho pro.
rnissory notes Of this government.
Sec. 6-lc il further enacted, That the said lo,s
shall be sold on the following terms, viz: One
fourth part "a to rsid tawa, aud the ether three
forth to he in equll Instruments Of six, ,scve,l
eighteen months.
Sec. 7 be it further enacted, Thatif any
person who shall rarchaso any at these aforesaid
lots. shall il to make paynAnt of the sc1e:a in
'stameuts in c"nt"rniltv with this Act, he ar they
shall forfeit all such sums they may !avr Prcvi
ousy paid, and the lots purchased by such default
ter shall revert to the gaecrnutcut Of the Rcpub.
lie.
Sec o.-Ds it further enacted, That all pcrsons,
aliens not rtcd shalt have the privilege OF pur>
chasing and holding the same aud the President is
authorized TO issuepatcn,s to them so su"n as the
last in. stamcnt shalt have been paid"
The sale will continue from day to day, until all
Of the lots shat! have been disposed of.
Calhoun is situated On the East end of Matagor-
sa Island, directly on tho Main Pass Into Matagor-
da Bay. and from its advantageous position will
probably become the priacipal commercial city in
Western Texas.
Plan ct tho city may be seen in The General
Land Office.
The several rapcrs in this Republic, the CONNER
cial Bulletin. Plcayune and True American, of N
hlie,n icn mi tIar day. Of
JAMES IL. STARR
Secretary Of the Treasury
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TIE FIRST DAYS DRAWING OF TIE TWO NIL.
LION LOTTERY,
MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1870.

IT Inch day drowing under the of judges
Of Courts in New Orleans, and the wheels opened and
scnIed by them.
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William Smith tenders his services to the cil
zcns OF New Orleans as n teacher of the piano
! tore. Mr. S having been employed several year
RS ,cnrh.r at music in private families in Boston
i nd 81 raj OF The female se,ninaricS in it's
vicinity, cannot hut hore t" merit their confidence.
! lie is ptrmirr,d to refer to Rev DR. Cl"pp. M.sss
! Srs,Snu 4 Av,rv Henderson T. Gaines.
For terms, sc please apply ut the book store ct
Alexander Towcr 40 & lmpst Oct 9
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