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

Mn. ATKINsON-Permit a patron Of
your useful paper to make some en-
quiry respecting the excursion Of about
100 Irish Labourers, who took passage
for New York from this town on Mon
day evening the 4th instant.--Were not
these men sent to New York by special
arrangement to support the Loco Foco
party in the late election in that City ;
and have not many of them since re-
turned to their employment on the pub
lie works ?-Werc not their expenses
paid by a Sub-Treasurer in New York I
who was the agent in Newport for
sending these pure Democratic Patriots
to New York
We arc not able to answer the fore
going questions, either in the negative
or affirmative, but should judge that the
well-known high character of the Su-
perntendcnts of the Public Works at
this place, would put at rest even the
most remote suspicion that they Partici-
patcd in any such work as is referred
to by our correspondent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

EsPY's PREpicrIoS.-We recently pub.
lishcd prediction of Mr.. Esry. that while
The citizens of Philadelphia, on Monday the
.2I+t, were enjoying agreeable weather, there
was n storm prevailing in the region south Of
The Virginia Capcs. II was mentioned ai
the same time, that on Friday, the 18Th at
Charc.tpn. there was great fall Of rain
The Chronicle, Of Wilmington. North Caro-.
lima, says, that it raincd very hard at that
place. FROM Thursday, the l7lh, to Saturday.
tho l9ih inst. According tn this, if We sup.
pose the storm 10 have moved from Charles.
ton Ia Wilmington. IN n nurlh.cast direction.
~ far ~ the Virginia Copcs, il would have
reached IIatlcras NJ the time foretold by Pro.
fts'or E~py. The B,ltIniore Patriot Of Sa =
urdav says--"In confirmation Of the state
mcni by Prof E-py. VIC may mcniion
hat the schooner Mohawk, which arrived TT
his port this morning, rcports having expc.
rienced very heavy weather on the coast; she
wss twice blown oH. aud has been ten days
OH scuIjings."--.N j. ErerinF PoSt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
CONGRESS.

In few weeks the session Of Con-
gress will commence, and when we
take into consideration the peculiar EN-
barrassments of the country, and the
many exciting questions to be discussed,
together with the supposed length OF
the session, we have a right to infer
that it will be session of great and
peculiar interest. The support which
the Sub-Treasury has received in the
recent elections in the South and West,
and the converts made 10 this extraor-
dinary experiment, growing out Of the
embarrassments in the currency, war
rants the opinion that it may become a
law. lfthis is to be the final result, we
trust it may become so withouth further
loss Of time. All the eminent men of
the nation have expressed their opinion
on this divorce Of the Government from
the people their votes are on record (;
their prophecy remains to be fulfilled.
If the administration has the power in
Congress to pass the law, let il 60
forthwith into operation, in order that
its effects may be the sooner discovered,
and the people awakened from their
dclusion. There is no necessity for
delay let the people know the worst
at once. We have no doubts on our
mind that the experiment of the Sub
Treasury will overwhelm any admins
tration adopting it, particularly with the
Specie Clause. With our present en-
barrassments-a diminution of the re-
venue-the war in Florida--the abso-
lutte necessity of National Debt,
whether in shape of Loan or the issue
Of Treasury Notes, this administration,
if left free to act its pleasure, will be
unable to buffet the pillows which sur
round them.
In relation to the public lands, that
is point which never must be surren-
dered to the administration. The pub
lie domains are the property of all the
States in the Union, and never must be
given up the Government they have
all the revenue, and if that does not
cover eXtravagant OUTLAWS, recourse
must be had to loans NJ Y. Star
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

IMPORTANT APPLICATION or ELrcTRo.
MAGNETISM To NAoBiSERY.-'rhc attention
of the public has been for some days called
10 n successful application of the power oI
Electro Magnetism to machinery, in an on
CINE now exhibited ~ this city, nj No. 81
Gold street. The motive wheel of this on.
gine is five feet in diameter, and il is pro
PEELED by the action Of gavanc battery
"copper" and zinr) on four electro ma gnets.
weighing perhaps. seventy five pounds each
The wheel weighs 500 pounds, aud performs
10 revolutions IN minute. The vivid sparks
of electricity which are constantly evolved
from the conductors while ths wheel - IL.
motion, nffhrd evidence of the trcncndou.
energy of this new power, which IL is b"iev
ed may b. indefinitely increased, and spplicf
to useful purposes in the srts. SufIiclrni
power - always obtained for many n,snufac
turing objccts, and we hope soon 10 see it
applied to printing pres~cs, cotton aud sllk
machinery, cabinet aud joiner's work, &C.
" y. Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
The new steamboat Mohcgan, ;

The new steamboat " Mohegan,
built by the Transportation Company,
(and which it was said was to have been
called "The Newport" in compliment
to our ancient town. stopped here on
her first passage from New York on
Sunday morning last, upwards Of an
hour, to give all who desired an oPpor-
tunty Of examining her. Her macli-
merry which is constructed upon plan
somewhat novel contrasted with that Of
most other boats, we learn worked ad-
mirably, and her speed was full equal
to if not greater than the fastest boats
on the line She is beautifully arrang-
ed and finished in every respect, though
not so large as several of the older
boats. The engine (says the N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser) is an improve
ment by Mr.. Lightlall, for several years
engineer Of the Champlain. The i'm
provement is, that the cylinder, instead
of standing upright, is placed horizon
tally, low down in the hold of the boat.
The position Of the walking beam Is
also changed, it being placed vertically
instead of horizontally. BY these
changes the machinery is all brought
down below deck. There are no high,
upiited masses of iron, to render the
vessel "top-hcavy," and the strokes of
the piston rod, moving horizontally, do
not jar the vessel from stem to stern. as
at every vertical descending stroke of
the rod in the common engine" The
Mohegan is commanded by Capt. Childs,
and runs for the present between New
York and Stonington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

The Journal of Commerce, under date of
Saturday afternoon 2 o'clock, says "1here
can he no resonablc doubt now, we think,
that the Whigs have the majority" The
same paper, so often quoted by the Locofocos
on political matters, contains the following
article;
The Late Election There is more truth
in the remark Of the Poughkcepsie rele-
graph, V. b. paper, that the dogmas put forth,
by the party in this city lost from Duchess
C. more than some men ure willing to allow.
Or rather. we would say, there is more truth
in the remark us applicable to the State nj
large, except this city, than some are willing
to admit. The substantial farmers, mechan-
les, and manufacturers, of the interior: have
no idea of running tilt after the cxtravagnn'
lanclcs OF visionary men, on the subject OF
Banks and the currency. They are equally
opposed To seeing the State involved in any
cxtravagant debt, and 10 seeing our internal
improvements paralyscd. There is medium
between all extremes, and it is usually a
"happy medium" Whatever party is con.
tent to adhere to it, (if the other party diver
ges essentially will be sure to gain The
support Of the substantial yeomanry of the
land. We know them well, and can enter
into their views and feelings, for we were
once OF their number, and still retain great
liking to our ancient friends and their occu-
patton. This is The safety Of our country,
that the numerical rs well as the physical
strength # It's inhabitants, is with the farmers
the men whose interests are linked with
the soil,-for, whatever may be the philoso.
phy or religion of the fact, it is fact, that
the agricultural population Of the country, as
a class, are more moral, and more to be re-
he'd on IN trying crcumst anccs, than any
other. They are in fact THE COUNTRY; and
whoever wishes to command their votes, must
be moderate aud reasonable. and not addic-
ted To political empiricism. Politicians think
they shall "catch" the farmers by their III.
judged contrivances. They are mistaken
entirely. The farmers see through the plot
al once and although some Of them may
wink at IT, in the hope that il may gull others,
very few Of them are in fact deceived 10y il.
We must add, that men who set such a low
estimate upon the intelligence and discern
mcnt Of the farmers, dishonor them in their
thoughts, and deserve to be dshonored By
them
Here in this city, we have an immense
mass of foreign population, and loafers oi all
sorts. Dissatisfied with their condition, u. e.
the Ioafers, including part Of the forelgncrs,)
which they generally owe to their inprov'
dcncc, Incidence, and vicious habits, they
arc always ready for change, without being
particular as to the quality. They are IN
hopes that tho revolution which rolls others
down, will roll themselves up. Now VIC say
that such mon, although numerous in tins
city, are not the country, but only nn excrcs.
cence upon il. And the political measures
which are aimed especially 10 please them.
arc very liable to displcnsa others. u poll.
licians would be more honest, ~ our humble
"piBlun, they would be more successful.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

The Great Western will leave New
York on the 10th. Ii will be her last
trip this season. The N. York Sun
says that on her arrival ut Bristol, sho
is to be laid up until spring, for tho
purpose of undergoing thorough cx-
animation, and such repairs us may be
found necessary. If nccdfuI she will
be entirely new coppcrcd. The British
Queen will continue to make her trips
monthly, leaving each port the first Of
every alternate month. The Liver
pool will also make her trips through
the winter. The new ship belonging to
the same company, named the New
York-wil commence her trips carly
in the coming year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

FinsT CiyIL Constitution or CoNNrc-
Ttcur.-The first constitution uf the colony
oi Connecticut vas adopted by the original
colonisis-,hc settlers oi Hartford, Windsor
and Wca,hcrsipld--in the ycnr 1859, two
hundred years ago. The Connecticut lis
torical Society propose io celebrate that
memorable even, in The history Of the settle
mcni, by public meeting IN this city, ss
soon ~ the necessary arrangements Tor tho
purpose can be made. We understand that
Noah Webster, Esq, Of New Haven, ns-
tive or his town. now passed The S0ib year
Of lis ace. has consented io deliver an sd.
dress on the occasion. u bis health will per-
nit Hr,orR CVmah,.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

SYMPTOMS OF SraBiLITY.--Ihe political
character of New York may now be regarded
Is fixod for at least some years to come. In
any event it vii, take The broken ranks of
The Van Buren party several years to regain
m nscendancy in the senate, rs the Wing
majority cannot but be increased nj the next
c, elton. With the Presidential candidate
who viii! be in the field, we shall sweep The
whole state next year, and should he he suc-
ccssful IN the nation, NJ we trust h. may, by
bringing The administration Of The govern.
ment back to the principles which prevailed
lown 10 the unfortunate elevation of Prcsi-
len, Jackson, We may hope that the tune is
no, so very distant when our country will
,ncc more find itself carcering onward in The
path Of national prosperity and glory.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

A FACT WORTH REMEMBERING.--TheL Lo-
cofoco majority in the city of New York, is
not 50 great as the number of office holders,
those whose Offices are dependent upon their
pnri isan services. Had these office holders
followed The directions Of Jefferson aud alb
stained from influencing the elections, the
city would have gone for the Wings. These
paid Office holders not only voted themselves,
but contributed portion Of their salaries TO
the support Of the pariys influenced their
friends and dependents aud in some ins,an.
ccs surrounded the polls and kept the Wing
voters away. The eXcrtions of the Office
holders in that city, must have added at
least eight thousand votes to the Locofocos
Most truly then has the election, so far MS
The city is concerned, resulted in n triumph
OF the government over the peopc.-of the
office holders over the cilizens.-P Providence
Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
Extract from the speech Of Mr.. PRENTIss,
at the late barbecue in Mississippi -

TIhUdCt uOiIl eVeCCu VI
at the late barbecue in Mississippi
1t is true that in several of the States
where elections have recently been holden,
the Wings have lost ground, yet they arc
not displri,ed or defeated. Ii is true that
one wing ofihe army has been overcome IN
the battle. and has wavered before the furious
assault OF the foe. Yet, this is not defeat
the battle still rages--the cry Is still son
ward" and foot to foot. and hilt to hllt. the
blows for liberty are still nobly dealt. Let
US Oh TO The rescue. The Wings of Missis-
sippi constitute u corps du reserUe to retrieve
the lost ground, and roll back the tide Of VIC
tory. As we hurry to the battle, let us ro-
member that fifteen millions OF countrynen
are spectators of our deeds. Let us remein-
Der that one single soldier in The cansc OF
liberty may possess the power OF deciding
the fortunes Of the day. In this state we
have every thing TO cheer us. Twice have
we met our focs in pitch battle, and twice have
their merconary battalions recolled from our
charge. Were things the reverse, however
were we an unorganizcd and feeble mi
nority-it would still he the duty of every
man to exert himself. Union and pcrsevc-
rance can accomplish astounding results
Men who struggle in the cause OF justice
anu Oi tTuI-WHo are IIpWi oi ''C hoe''y
and happiness of their coun'ry-shouId never
despair. IIis:ory affords cheering evidences
of The magic influence Of patriotic dev"t"
and unslcepiDg zeal, on the part OF weak and
disprited patriots. Al one period, Whilst
Bruce, The heroic cheilain Of Scotland, was
struggling against the tyranny OF England,
his army was dispersed, his reconrces ex-
haus,cd, and his hopes OF success almost lost
in series of appalling misfortune. With
few faithful followers, the sad remnant Of
once gallant and chivalrous army, the leader
of the Scois sought refuge and cnnccalment
from his pursuing foes in an old diIapidatcd
shed. Whilst lying there and rejecting
upon his miserable condition and the woes
of his country, Bruce spicd n little spider IN
a corner. engaged in wesving web. lie
ls,lcssly watched the labars Of the ind,s,ri-
ous insect. Nineteen times it essuyed To
accomplish its work, and nineteen times It
failed. It pcrsevcrcd, however, and the f'c NJ
Heih effort was crowned with success. This
humble example inspired the despalrng
Bruce with new energy. He shook OIL his
lstbargy-arouscd collected tho
scattered fragments Of his army-gnvc the
banner OF liberty once more to the breeze
aud upon the plains Of Bannockburn made
proud Edward rue the day he attempted tho
ens'avcment Of Scotland. Let ia make Mis-
sissippi The Bd,,nockbmn oChe Union.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

We have had no steamboats, since
Sunday morning from New York, and
when we are again to be favored with
their presence, we are unable TO asccr-
tain. The agent of the Transportation
Company here, informs us that at pre-
sent there is no settled arrangement of
the boats of that line. The Massachu-
sets and Mohcgan arc now running TO
Stonington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

The U. S. sloop Of war Warren sail
ed from Pensacola or the 28ih Sept. for
the Gulf The Vandalia, Com. Levy,
was to sail for Norfolk about the Goth
October. The Eric and Levant, were
also at Pensacola on the 18th ult., to
cruise to windward with tho Comlno-
dore
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
The Empire State Redeem
cd!!!

The following cheering intelligence
Of the result of the recent election in
New-York, will be perused with no
ordinary satisfaction at the present time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

We notice in the Boston papers, that
the Charitable Mechanic Associa-
tion," hnve awarded Diploma TO HEN-
~ j. FINN, Esq., of this place, for his
acw invented Row-iocks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

NATioNAL CoNvENTIoN.--The Wings
of New York are TO meet Monday even
ing, for the election of four delegates
Il the Harrisburg Convention.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
LAWS OF R. ISLAND.
In General assembly, October Session, ls3

In General .7ssemtiy, October Session, 1889.
BE IL enacted by the General assembly as
Joiiows:
All military officers elected or approved al
the last May or June session of this General
Assembly, who have neglected to take their
engagements on their respective comInis
sions, are severally authorized To take their
engagements thereon, within thirty days from
the adjournment of this General Assembly
which shall be as effectual as though taken
within the time prescribed by law.
True copy-witness,
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14
~ q w p O D Ts
Thursday, Nov. IA, 1899.
WHIG NOMIN NATION
FOR PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED STATES
III f. N II Y CL A Y,
OF Kentucky
OF Kentucky.

MASSACHUSETTS ELEcTIoN.-Ther re-
suit of the election in Massachusetts,
which took place on Monday last, has
in truth surprised the knowing-ones of
both political parties. We anticipated
something of falling off in our strength
compared with the vote of last year,
owing to the many unhappy divisions in
our ranks aud the apathy manifested by
the Wings during the whole of the late
campaign in that State, but we were
not prepared to see old Massachusetts
surrender, and 60 entirely over TO the
enemy. We relied too much upon its
honest and unflinching adherence to the
principles she has so long espoused and
maintained, to believe that such an
event were possible. Though some
doubts seem still to be hanging over
the final result, we arc not without hope
that the State is yet safe.
The Boston Atlas Of yesterday con-
tains returns from GA towns, which
stand thus
For Edward Everett, 40,478
4" Marcus Morton, 40,G32
Morton's majority, l54
Mr.. Evcrctt's majority over Morton,
says the Atlas in the whole State
last year, was 9847. His loss in the
towns heard from is 1868. Morton has
therefore to gain in the remaining towns
1884 to ensure his election. He has
to gain this in Barnstable, Berkshire,
Nantucket. half of Hampshire, and two
thirds of Franklin. We are full of
faith that he cannot do it. MIR. Everett
is gaining in Barnstable, and holds his
own in the part of Franklin received -
All depends now upon Berkshire and
Nantucket, the two extremes of the
State. Should Nantucket give Everett
90 majority and Berkshire not more
than 800 for Morton, we are safe. To-
days mails will shed more light upon
the subject.
We have no fears of the Legislature.
We have not been able yet to make a
comparative statement of the politics of
the members chosen TO the House of
Representatives, but we believe the
majority will be large enough.
We would be the last to hold out any
expectation Of ultimate success which
was not likely to be realized, but at the
same time we arc not disposed to yield
any thing which we may not lose.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

TIE Loco Focos.--Two years ago,
the Albany Regency, Marcy, Croswell
Dix & Co. denounced the Loco Focos
in the following terms. The Editor of
the Richmond Enquirer responded to his
brethren at Albany, by denominating the
Loco FoCos the"FLOATING SCUM. "
From tho Albany Argus of Aug. 26, 1897.
Rcsolred, That no portion of the Re-
publicans Of this County or State, we
trust, entertain any feeling in common
with the distinctive views of that faction
originating in the city of New York,
KNOWN AS THE LOCO FOCOS
and of which VIC have small number
in this county; THAT WE REGARD THEIR
DOCTRINE AND Principles AS UTTERLY
ApnonnENr TO ALL PRINCIPLES OF RE-
PUBLICANISM, OF MORALITY,
and of the good order of society, and
at war with the safety Of our civil and
religious institutions {; and that any at
tempt by ANY PARTY 10 court Me;.'
faror or support, for any purpose ,chater-
er, noe are satisfied pouid and SHOULD
produce DEFEAT and DISGRACE.
This announcement and execra;ed
faction now constitutes the strength of
the Van Buren, party in New York.
1t is the governing portion of the par
ty, and the mercenaries at Albany and
Richmond who denounced it, now take
delight, if not pride, in following its
d. Richmond Wing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

Nrw PaPEn.-Tt is said that = now paner
is 10 be established 10 Tho cry W Washing.
tom ~ b. called the Gashbgion mig.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-11-14

Tho steamboat john w. Richmond
has been wilhd,awn Tor the present.
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"The stream is like silvery lake,
And DER it's G,re each vessel glides
Gently, as II II feared To wake
The slunber Of the silent tides"

In the view of Undcrcliif, the artist has
been peculiarly happy in producing On effect
at once brilliant and chaste. The broken
foreground is agreeably relieved by the
sparkling transparency of the water: the re-.
ceding figures on the shore are judiciously
introduced to mark The perspective. The
projecting bluff in the middle distance is
thrown into shadow, and stands out in finc
contrast from the light horizon, while the
lights upon the solitary rock, the entrance
gate, the mansion. and the vessels, produce
the effect OF a sci ing sun; and the whol sub
Ject Is treated with mas,crly skill. We only
regret that art has not power to convey the
kindly hosptalitcs hourly exercised IN the
interior Of the mansion.
To enumcrate the maichless and minute
beauties Of Undercliff, would occupy more
space than the limits of our descriptive pages
will permit. Its superiority, however, may
be summed up in one expressive sentence.
to which it is justly entitled, and which has
been conceded to it by common consent
" The Gem Of the Hudson R;pcr." To the
les.lettcrs reader the Gem" will acquire
additional value by rejecting the light of
literature: it is the home Of fine poet, and
graccf prose writer. General Morris has
been for many years the editor of the New
York Mrror,"a weekly journal, which cir.
cula'es more extensively among the elite than
any other periodical in the country. The
topographic Doatness Of its execution, the
talent Of It's original contributions, and tho
elegance Of its embellishments, have placed
upon II permanent seal Of popularity, and
seem to have given tone to taste, and n
refinement to fashion.
General Morris has recently published n
volume of lyrical efinsions. called "Thc De.
serted Bride, and other Poems" Many OF
them have hccn written among the fairy
beauties of UnderclIff, and under the inspira
'ion of that true poetic feeling which such
enchanting scenes are so likely TO elicit
Where so many gems of genius enrich q
work, II becomes difficult 10 decide upon ,ha,
most worthy of selection. II is not our
province or intention 10 review the volume,
but we cannot resist the inclination 10 make
a few extracts, because they seem a. bcau,i
ful ncccssorics to the subject, and create on
added intcrcs, IN the engraving.
Here follow the Extracts referred
to, which have been, with many other.
from that tasteful work, the Mao YorL
Mirror, already transferred to the col
umns Of the Herald.