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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
From the boston Atlas.

LAUNcH.-h beautiful sloop-o war Of $50
tons, was launched on Wednesday morning
at o o'clock, from the Navy Yard, in Charles
town. She is of tho second class and is
pierced for Ia guns, but rates and is to mount
but 10, viz: IA 81 10. csrronades, and two
long twclvcs. She is called the MARION,
and is named Indirectly after the gallant and
distinguished Gen. Francis Marion, Of SoT'h
Carolina, well known in our revolutionary
annals. According to the existing law, all
vessels Of this class arc to be named after
our towns and cities, and so great iavoritc
is Marion, that upward Of twenty Gonrishiug
counties, towns and villages in the Southern
and Western states bear that celebrated
name, and the Secretary Of The Navy has
wisely availed himself Of this circumstance,
10 pcrpctus,e the memory Of brave and
veteran officer Of The revolution, by giving
his name to a gallant sloop-of.war. This
vessel is one Of six, built in pursuance of o
recent act of Congress. We understand she
is 10 be- fitted out forthwith. The Marion j.
the fifth sloop-of. war that has been launched
from the same ways, bt Cha rlcstown within
few years, viz: the Boston, Falmouth.
Warren, Cyane, and Marion. Not the eight
iest accident occurred.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
Rnup.Rp.-Tbis is one Of The many plant,

RnUBaRB.--This is one Of the many plants
which u farmer may have in his garden, and
which may be made to con,ibule to the deli
cacics Of his table, and to the health and
comfort Of his family, with very little expense
or labor. The plant is perennial and much
resembles in its habit the burdock, though
the leaves and stalks may be sornew hat lar
ger in a good soil. A dozen good plants will
supply family-the lcnf stocks are the parts
used. The ekin or cu,iclc is peeled off,
They are then cut into quarter or hulf inch
pieces, and used without further preparation,
with sugar and spices, like unrpc goosober-
rics, for pies and taris, which fruit II very
much resembles in favor. II may hc used
N the spring. and unit. midsummer Medi-
cal men ascr,be To il a salulary influence on
health, particularly To children. when used
IN this way. The seed ripcns about mid.
summer, q, which tlnie II may be sown.-
Yonkte Farmr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

Three preachers, nine assistants, and 6f-
teen native assistants have entered the SER
vice of the Board during the past year; one
preacher, two female assistants aud one ma
tive assistant have retired from their cOnnex-
ion--onc female assistant missionary has
died.
The number of churches is forty five, en-
bracing about 1000 members; and Of baptsms
reported during the year, $40.
There arc sixty EIGHT schools (reported)
containing from 1900 to 1900 pupils.
Printing has been executed in fourteen
languages, amounting in the years 1886 and
1887 to 3I,OOO,OOO pages. Two founts of
type and a printing press have been added to
the printing department in Siam, and a fount
oftype prepared for printing in Shyan. 9th
er founts are in course of preparation.
The receipts of the Board during the year
ending April is, 1889, were see, ,240 70, and
the expenditures for the same period. $l1O,-
100 75-defciency of receipts, S2l $50 o.
On the other hand, tho receipts compared
with those Of the previous year, have increas.
ed by about $4,000, and the comparative
deficiency decreased by $2l 900. A similar
advance for the year to come would enable
the Board to fulfil their existing engagements,
and to carry forward their operations as in
former years. Shall the advance be made
That it can be made, none will question:
The churches are not impoverished, and eve-
ry right effort and sacrifice impart-new W
power. That it ought to be made, is equally
certain. The time is not come to restrict
our operations. The work is only begun
the laborers are few. From almost every
mission, the cry is Help-and helpers are
waiting to be sent. Let the advance be made.
Let fcrvent, unccasing prayer, ascend to God;
and let prayer lead to effort, earnest, united,
determined effort, that the treasury of the
Lord may be foil.
After reading these reports, the meet
ing was successfully addressed by Rev.
Messrs. Cone, Webb, Bolles, Sears,
Fletcher, Bennett, Dodge, Thompson
and Welsh. Most of these addresses
were listened to with unwonted interest; /;
they were instructive, iorcible, pathet-
ic, and imbucd with that catholic, be-
nevolent, practical spirit, which begets
its own likeness, when pleading for the
diffusion of that gospel, whose message
is "Glory to God, and good will to
men,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

Who the author of the following is, we
don't know-wc found it among our scraps
clipped from some exchange paper and re-.
publish il for its delcacy Of conception and
beauty of expression III. Post.
"A leaf interrupted in his progress by a
stone, gave rise to the following colloquy:
LEAF. Thou unuoyIng mass, why dost thou
bar my path?
STOSE. Thou idle wandcrer, water rolled
me hither, quarrel with il, not me. But
wherefore, may ask in turn, dost thou lut.
ter against me?
LEAF. Wind blew me hithcr-blamc it,not
inc.
STONE. Then may water and wind contend
together let them dispute, while thou and ]
remain at peace.
LEAF. Nay, but water and wind will moi
struggle in anger. For a sweet bird sang
one summers evening, amidst the branches
OF my tree and from him | learn that they
arc fair twin sis,crs-and when they seem to
wres,le il is but to dance together and cm.
bruce, ard when they upNit their voices, it is
but 10 join in song
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

Two gentlemen noted for their fondncss of exngeera
ton were discussing the fare uf their different hotels
One observed that ut hts hotel he had tes so strong
was pccessary 10 confnc IL IN an iron vesscl-At mime
said III. other III Is made weak, IL has not strength
enough TO run out Of the teapot.
"what aro you hollcring for when am riding by p
snid purse proud nab,b To saucy ucn " the street
"IIumph what you riding By for when AM holcr
ing" was the quick reiOrt.
Ioaic. allow IL H." snd nne 10 an incipcni WAC
few dav- since, show u II that honcy women have
the clearest heads :" "Mby, said he, "h ~ according
TO the rule laid down by ST. Paul To the pure all !hng'
pure, TO the plain all things are pi"in'
Ofsll the knsves, there is the greatest hope ior
cober for be he de yet when he does any 'hs
he IN always wEsDfso.
merry sliow said the slehouSo was the only place
10 ,hri,, in lor nc had known many SCORE made there
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
From the Philadelphia United States Gazette.

|
BAPTIST TANYIvERsARIEs.-- The Ameri-
can and Foreign Bible Society held its
second anniversary on Tuesday morn
ing, in the lst Baptist church. The
President, the Rev. Mr.. Cone of New
York, delivered an eloquent address on
taking the chair. The treasurer's re-
port was then read, showing an aggre-
gate Of receipts and balance from the
former year Of S43,823 OF this sum
sos, 900 had been devoted to publishing
the Scriptures in foreign lands, chiefly
in India. The sum of $4,000 or up
ward has been employed in stcreotyp-
ing and printing the Scriptures in our
own country, in the received version.
The annual report was read by the
corresponding secretary, and interest
ing addresses delivered by the Rev.
Messrs. Taylor of Richmond, Va,
Cushman of this city, and Lynd of Gin
cinnati.
The Baptist General Tract Society
held its 18th annual meeting on Tuesday
evening. The annual reports showed
the rccei pts and expenditure Of more
than ten thousand dollars the last year,
and the circulation of more than three
millions oftracts, in this and other coun-
tries. This was followed by addresses
of more than ordinary interest from the
Rev. Messrs. Lynd, Baker, llsley and
Stow.
On "Wednesday morning the s5th an
nual meeting Of the Baptist Board of
Foreign Missions was held in the Spruce
street Baptist church. The President,
Rev. DR.. Sharp of Boston, took the
chair, at 10 o'clock and after devo-
tional exercises, the reports of the trea-
surer and secretary were read. The
latter was of great length, and more
than ordinary importance. The follow
ing abstract presents very condensed
view Of these operations of religious
bene Violence.
Missions have been established by the
board among IL the Indian tribes;in France,
Germany and Greece; in Liberia among the
Basas; in Burmah among the Burmans, ka-
rens and Pcguans; in Arracan, Siam and
China; and among the hsamcse and Khamtis
or Shyans, and the ''eloogOos. %.
Connected with these missions are sixty
six stations, including twenty.nine out sta
iions. Fifteen stations arc nmoUg the Indian
tribes, sixteen in Europe, two in Africa, and
thirty.threc in Asia. One mission, the Oma-
ha. is suspended, and several stations, ,incnd.
ing those among the Chcrokees, are tempo
rarily vacated or transferred.
The number ofmissionarics and assistants
is one hundred and six, forty-three Of whom
are preachers, five preachers and printers,one
printer, three school teachers, one farmer,
and fhy-thrce female assistants. OF native
preachers and assistants there are eighty five.
Total, l0l, W.T.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

The Proprietor Of the New York Sunday
Packet is about to publish a list in pamphlet
form, Of oil the daily, weekly and monthly
papers in the United States, and therefore
respectfully requests all editors who may see
this notice, to furnish him number Of their
paper or magazine. The carrying out Of the
object may bo Of considerable benefit 10 all
parties concerned -tSunddy Packet.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

"lIE AINT AN -Tcachcr-John,
can you tell me what species and order Of
the insect tribe the Musquito belongs to?
Boy-Dor't know sir.
Teachcr-Jacob, can you tell {?
Boy-Ycs, sir yes sir he aint no insect,
he belongs to the bird tribe, and is species
Of the Owl, and stings louder in proportion
to his bulk, and like the Owl commits his
depredations in the night. Father says tha,
tother night he should think about forty
roasted on his nose, and others were scatter
ed on his checks and eyebrows. The mns-
quito is not like the Owl, omnivcrous, but il
is maniverous like the bcdbug, and like the
humlning bird, il seeks not honey from flow
ers, but
Teachcr-1'hat will do, 60 above him.
The boys may 60 on.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
1898

The course Of the Wings is onward. They
have every thing to incitc them TO union,
and renewed efforts. Their cause
is the cause Of their country,-and it will
prevail. But let no Wing who has bucklcd
on bis armor for the contest, expect to tako
il off before the next Presidential election il
decided-you must enlist for the war.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

The above charges are for clerks and
Messengers salaries, Sc, and are en-
elusive ofthe pay and subsistence of the
heads and chiefs Of the several Depart
ments and oilices.-N. Y. Whig.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

Can you tell me what is meant by ''thc
centre Of gravity"
Can't soy can. don't know enough
about gravjty-but should rather think il
was something like the middle aisle Of a
Quaker meeting housc.-Liiae Genius.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
The Piusburg Advocate Of Wednesday

says:-
We had another heavy rain yesterday
The rivers arc still in fine navigablc order,
with every prospect Of continuing so.
We were down on the Monongahcla on
Monday afternoon. About twenty stoam.
bcats 10y abreast Of the city, discbarging or
receiving freight; and VIC heartily wished il
were in our power to convey to the mlnd's
Ieye of our eastern friends a view Of the
n'ulti,udinous and busy ihrong that crowded
tho ample and gently sloping landing. u
seemed TO us hike bazaar where two worlds
lwerc exchanging commodities.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

PHILADELPHIA, Goth April, 1880.
Messrs John Vaughan. Joseph II. Chandler,
Henry c. Carey, w. ID. Lewis, Frederick
Fraley, c. w. Chnrchman, John White.
James s. Newbold. John g. Riddle, Robert
Ralston, Henry Troth, e. Macales ter
Committee.
0entlemen--I have had the honor Of re-
ceving your letter of the 18th inst. inviting
me, on behalf of number of my fellow cti-
zens, merchants and business men of Phila-
delpba, to public dinner, as mark of their
appreciation Of my official and personal de-
pertinent during my conncxion with the Bank
of the United States.
The evidence Of the kindness and the good
opinion Of SO respectable body Of gentle
men, is felt with great sensibility, not merely
from their high personal character, but be-
cause they were the more immediate observ-
ers Of the conduct 10 which they bear testi-
mony.
In the administration of the Bank, it was
always a prominent object TO sustain the
commercial and general industry of the coun-
try, and during the commissions of the last
two years, great and successful efforts were
made to carry the mercantile community Of
Philadelphia through its embarrassments, SO
as to maintain its high and deserved reputa-
ton. II is a source Of much qualification 10
learn that these cxertons were appreciated,
and shall always hold in grateful remem-
brance this expression Of personal kindness
to myself
In rcgnrd to the more public mark Of dis
tinction which you propose, my own move
mcnts are so uncertain, that 1t Is out OF my
power to name any period when could have
the pleasure Of meeting you in person, and in
truth the form in which your appreciation has
already been conveyed, is in itself so CRATE
ful and so wholly satisfactory TO my feelings,
that venture to rely on your kindness, 20
dispense with any more ostensible demonstra-
ton of it. In the mean time beg you to
convey to those whom you represent, my
sincere thanks for the honor they designed
for me, and to believe me, with sentiments Of
great respect,
Very truly, yours,
N. BIDDLE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01

*One of the leaders and founders of the
sect.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-05-01
NICHOLAS BIDDLE.

A large number Of citizens assembled on
the 18th inst in the room Of the Board OF
Trade, in the Merchants Exchange, with a
view of devising some mode Of expressing
respect for their townsman, Nicholas Biddle,
Esq. for his public services as President OF
the United States Bank, and Of affording
their fellow citizens an opportunity OF par
tcipatng IN the testimony OF respect and es-
TEEN. John Vaughan, Esq. was called to tho
Chair, and Henry. {. Carey appointed Secre-
tary. The meeting was addressed by Fred
erick Fraley, and after some deliberation, it
was resolved to appoint committee to invite
Mr.. Biddle to public dinner. The cores.
pondence between that committee and MIR.
Biddle is subjoined.
PHILADELPHIA, 18th April, 1889.
Nicholas Bitidle, Esq.
Dear Sir,-A large number Of your fellow
citizens, merchants and business men Of Phila-
delphis, anxious to express their sense of the
ability with which you have conducted the
affairs Of the institution confded to your
charge, and of the benefits which they and
the community at large have derived there
from, as well as the personal regard and es-
TEEN produced by long intercourse in the
situation from which you have so recently
retired, have appointed US a committee in
their behalf to request the pleasure Of your
company at dinner, on such day as may best
consist with your other engagements.
We have great pleasure in thus performing
the duty devolved upon us, and remain very
truly and respectfully,
Yours,
John Vaughan, John White,
Joseph X. Chandler james s. Newbold,
Henrv r. Carev John s. Riddle
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25
BACON AND GREENS.

BAUM AND GREENS.
BY GREEN PEAsE BACON, ESQ. O. 3.
! have lived long enough to be rarely mistaken,
And borne my full share of lite's changeable
scenes,
But my woes have been solaced by good greens
and bacon,
And my joys have been doubled by bacon
and greens.
Fol de ri do-bacon and greens.
What a thrill of remembrance cen now they
awaken,
Ofchildhood's gay morning and youths merry
scenes,
When, one day, we had green peas and plate
full of bacon;
And, the next, we had bacon and plate full
ofgreens.
All! well remember, when sad and forsaken,
Heart-wrung BY the scorn of a Miss in he,
teens,
How rushed, from her sight, to my loved greens
and bacon,
And forgot my despair over bacon and greens
When the Banks refused specie and credit was
shaken,
shared in the wreck and was ruined in
means;
My friends all declared I had not saved nv
bacon,'
But they ied-for still had my bacon and
greens.
Oh! there is charm in this dish rightly taken,
That, from custards and jellies, an epicnre
weans-
Stick your fork in the fat-wrap your greens
round the bacon,
And you'll VOW there is nothing like bacon
and greens.
Ifsome fairy a grant of three wishes would make
So worthless as /, and so laden with sins.
I'D wish all the greens in the world-then the
And then wish for little more bacon and
greens.
Fol de ri do-bacon and greens.
POSTSCRIPT.
return to confess that for once I'm mistaken
As much as I'vc known Of this world and it
scenesB
There's one thing that's equalto both greens ant
bacon,
And that is a dish of good-6aeon and greens
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25

quite too long for the limits Of this article.
Socrates could not have spoken more wise
". At the end he gave him another piece
of cake, and sent him into the school room
with kindness more than paternal. James
was this time melted. He wiped his eyes
and blew his nose, and Mr.. Strap went on
with his argument, till at length the worthy
diciple of the new system felt assured Of its
success.
Gle is mine!" said he to himself, with
rather benevolent smile, "He feels his
error. He will do wrong no more. How
much better thus to overcome errors than
with the british use of this!" and he regard
ed small bamboo cane, which he usually
carried out with him in his walks.
The month had expired, and this was the
day appointed for the visit Of Mrs. Gosling
In the afternoon Mr.. Strap went into his Ii
brary, where he had sent James on some
errand. The boy not returning he followed
attraction. A beautiful canary bird, accus-
toned to fill the house with music, had been
hanging in its cage against the wall. The
repentant boy had taken it down and pluck
ed all its feathers, and was amusing him
self by regarding its contortions and distress
with grin of delight. Mr.. Strap forgot his
system, but obeying the honest and doubt
less correct impulse Of his soul, seized the
young reprobate by the collar, and having
accidently in hand his bamboo cane gave
him what people in the every day world
would term regular trouncing. Mrs. Cos.
ling entered while he was in the act. The
naked canary bird revealed the story.
l. 81 ought to apologise," said Mr.. Strap
Taking breath.
s.For licking my Jim9" asked Mrs. Cos
ling, surprised.
ssNo, madam, but for having ever beer
such fool as to suppose myself wiser thar
Solomon. / shall renounce ncr systems
and hereafter take the world as It is!m ant
poor Jim, after his brief reprieve, received
his daily portion as regularly as ever.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25
sTANzAs.

Oh tell me not of those bright days
When thou vert all to me,
Nor wake again those slumbering lays
My lutte 6rst sung to thee;
But let the memory Of the past
In silence now depart,
For pleasures dream no more shall cast
Its sunshine round my heart.
The thought of hours, long, long gone By,
Come DER me like aspell,
And weeping memory seems to sigh
ssOh say not yet farewell;''
And tho joys golden orb has cot
With all that made lie dear,
Hopes vestal ray win lnger yet,
This lonely breast to cheer.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25
WHAT is LIFE?

What is life? tits delicate shell
i Thrown up by eternity's flow,
On times bank of quicksand to dwell
And moment its loyeliness to show.
Gone back to its element grand,
Is the billow that brought it ashores
Sec, another is washing the strand,
And the beautiful she'll is no more.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25

fersiuare of ten lines ar less, Cor the FIRST in
sertion, One Dollar; for each additional inser-
ton, Fifty Cents.
:. 0r TO those who advertise by the wear. a
liberia! discount will be made.
The number of insertions required must be
marHed on all advertisements, or they will be
Continued until ordered out, and charged for
accordingly.
,0rAli Jon WoRK must be paid for on de-
livery.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-25
THE FAIRIES DIRGE,

List to those soft notes,
On the air flying;
Gently as signs, it floats
IT'S for the dying:
List! for tits music sweet,
Angels might borrow,
Borne on the breezes fleet
Last dirge of sorrow.
"Fare thee well, sister DEAR
Kind angels guard thee;
Earth, friends, nor lover near,
From home retard thee:
See, see! bright Peris come,
Allah's word bringing;
Haste thee, then! haste thee home.
Swift thy way winging.
"Gone is our sister now,
Heavenward tending!
Mark, with her fair cheeks glow
Paleness is blending:
Oeath now hath claimed his spoil,
Fling the pail over her;
Bring me earth's ightest soil,
Gently to cover her.
Bind we long braids Of pearl,
Round her brow shining,
With those fair ringlets curl
Gracefully twining;
Wreathe round those folded hands.
On her breast lying,
Brightest of Aowret bands,
Sweet odors signing!
Short be the words we say,
Ger her grave bending;
Gentle the fun'ral lay
Upwards ascending!
Spring flowers breathe around,
Guards of her silent grot,
And music of waters sound
Sing ever DER the spot!,