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81 called settle. aud Cl settle
1ruy Samuel L. Hen rck ua! Henry lhon!q
lc il. a#i do aut believe That the bond executed by
l-t Taom; Samuel H. Ncndrck, difference IN ir
auiuleGtIy obtained, publicly advertised Jy
Thompson But believe the charge false aud uD;ouGdrd
JOSEPH VI. CLARKE,
FRANCIS 4. WILSON,
ROBERT 7. VAUGHAN.
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SpG NEW URLEAN$-The regular packet Brig ADELAIDE,
r,7u c'. VINO is experienced in he trade will sail Iaau
~ 2taE"T i.c,.ht, cabin, >-stase passage, Apply TO
LANCASTER DENLY 4 co.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-08

sTrH&TED BLACK ARABIAN will stand the ensuing season
t>al. :. l4;ux Court house. al his former rates. ~
bee /. fG;--,} Tf!OS :. FLOURNOY.
s'NEGEES BANK ~ yIRGiNIA.-h General Meeting OF The
yo,,ng Bank will hc held Oh Wednesday, the yin
T., ., A. i.gi, iaH,nc nous" IN this cty. .
nj. r6,-,,ll J. C. BLAIR. Cashier.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-08

< NhR>hl" Nu!lCE.-Le%is Webb and George r.
i composing the firm Of Lewis Webb Co.. this
o"'d connection witt; William Is. Hamilton late frm
y "at ii".t"n. Petersburg: and u;idc. fra Of Wehb,
- Hi"i"o, ~" conduct heretofore general Grocery
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-08

ROBERT RrTLrG, FrfsIsm.
=! The Eor. of,ho o.! Dominion, t,ou6 ar. rou.t
"" az" 'ae vs u.d forward their 2ccotn, 10
i":s "ilr" ihr ctiun.
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49,. nicunu.ND ENQUIRER.

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-08

lEirngIGiD ACADEMY vii! be o2cn tho reception
- pltrs l., dos Of nuay under the rui.nd
''' ri Ma Wa " hay ac o; Manchester! Fs-ThO EDafd @:
I>'ces having best Evidence Of Mr. Days quahca
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,I "h'rt Sw''arid 40 cuu:idcutiy recommend his
: io"i l" See a.."avDu a. ;ur public.
'tt hH H' constitute 'ar scholastic ycIr-Thc oh"r
ig= !" "" Ia" th o. August I- Ist OF October,
loon ne i3h OF D.cvvl lac II Of arr SGT apart for
. IioHs. 49, " r "
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E4S W ID" Co, being DESTROYS of cusp. their bu
- al i'"nS indebted 10 them possible
i1NrST'. ~ " - ~N ''S'' -' W.
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~ zee, ''f ,H'ti"n are "r Mathematics $40 per
Go' 'i! % 0thrr English hI,Uc0es ~
Tor the 'ir"rh aGd Lain languages 81
tc scholar w, pay 81 f.; foe" Golain. can b. had
= '" lU'tos Tor SiOi the scholastic yea
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05
From the National Intoligencer
SAFETY IN RAILROAD TRAVEL
LING.

One Of the greatest dangers in Ruilroad
travelling, il is well known, arises from the
difficulty of suddenly stopping the train of
ears when IN rapid motion, in case Of danger
being deserted ahcud. 1t is accordingly
provided by law Of Massachusetts that
every passenger train shall be attended BY q
certuin number Of brnkemen. But brakemen,
however greht their number, give but an i'm.
perfect security, since, when the signal is
given, their attention may be wandering. SO
that they will not instantaneously apply their
whole force to the brakes or, what is still
worse, il they npprehend that the train cannot
be stopped in time, they are liable, and very
naturally so, to consult their own safety by
Jumping off--and this they are apt to do in
panic, even though the danger by so doing
Is greater than in remaining at their post
Some certain method Of stopping the train in
the shortest time possible, without giving
shock, and in way that might be always
relied upon, has been great desideratum in
this species Of travelling and transportation
This has beeu finally attained in Mr. Grigps's
band and pulley brake, which has been in
occasional use for four months past on the
Boston and Worcester Railroad, and its op
eratlons satisfactorily tested. The superin-
tendent ofthat road, for the purpose oftestng
the operation Of this brake, soon after il wa $
introduced upon the road, made an expert.
ment with II on a freight train Of sixteen
cars, on descent Of 30 feet to the mile.
moving at The rate OF Is miles an hour, and
found that two sets OF brakes, of this descrp
tioD, applied TO one double car, 80 forclbly
and easily checked tho train, in going l,tle
more than its length. that he was satisfied
that two double cars, so provided, (bo,h o
which would be under the command of one
Dan.) would have prevented any collision Of
this train Tint could threaten it under any
circumstances. with an obstacle on the track
The brake can be instantly put in gear tc
stop the train the moment the danger is dis
covered or the signal is given. Ii is cheapl,
constructed, and can he applied at small ex
psnso 10 the cars now ~ use and, as the
power of one brake il estimated to be equiva
lent Ia AT lest SIX brokemsn, the use Of it
besides the safety thereby secured is of ma
terlnl importance IN pont Of economy, since
single brakeman can thereby have n com
pjcte command of the longest train o. cars
flaving Witnessed the operation Of this brake
snd also understanding its character from
th"s" who hsve tried IL. I considered it due
both to- r'ic inventor and the Public 10 give
this short account ofi' M.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05
Thursday, Dee. ;. 1899,
WING NATION
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Ii f. N II Y CL A Y,
OF kentucky
OF Kentucky

The Presidents Message will un-
doubtedly arrive here, by regular mail
this afternoon, if the House of Repre-
scnta!ives was organized without dii-
iculty on the first day of the session.
We have made no arrangements to be
supplied with extra copies from New
York, as there is no certainty that any
steamboat will leave there for this pac C
during the present week. Az soon,
however. as we receive the message,
md we shall probably receive copies
from most of the daily Offices in New
York by the earliest mails, we shall
Immediately place it on file in our Read
ing Room for the perusal not only of
subscribers, but of all others who are
desirous of learning the contents Of The
important document.
The N. Y. Journal of Commerce
from the following article in that paper
of Saturday, it will be seen has some
doubts of a quiet and speedy organizG-
ton of the House.
The MFssAGE.--All eyes will be turned
towards Washington at the beginning of
next week. If things go on smoothly, the
Message may be published on "Wednesday
morning. Brt there is reason to fear that
matters will go far from smoothly. The par
ties in the House Of Repre- sentatives are so
evenly divided, that the choice Of Speaker
may depend on the con!ested seats. Both
parties appear TO be marshalling their men
with the most hostile air. The contested
seats will all be supplied with double clai
mants, all holding testimonials Of some sort.
The Clerk will have q desperate duty to per-
form, and we fear the great unsettled qnes-
tions connected with an organization, under
such circumstances, will be So managed as to
cause intense irritation, and possibly dishonor
to our nation. Undsr such circumstances, it
is impossible to say how or when the House
will be able to report itself as organized, and
ready to receive the comnunica cion of the
President 1t may be a week first.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

SENsiBILITY TO MUsIc.-Ihe public fact
Of the female who died from hearing too
much music, we do not Imagine to be well
known IN this country, we therefore give
sketch of il taken from the Medical Reperiory
of Turin. "A woman, twenty eight years of
aye, who had never lef, her village or heard
a concert, was present at three days fete
in 1881, aud dancing was carried on the
sound Of n brilliant orchestra. She entered
into the amusement with delight; but, tho
iete once finished, she could no, get rid Of the
impression which the music made upon her.
Whether she ate, drank, walked, sat slil lay
down. was occupied. or uutccupied, the dIi:-
/ tferent airs which she had heard, were always
present, Succeeding each other in the sun,o
order as that IN which they were cxecutcd.-
Sleep was ont of the question, ana the whole
body heinz derangsd ~ consequence of this,
medical art was cslied in. but nothing nvalcd,
and six months the person died. without bav-
ing iur one mpmcnt lost the strange sensation;
even IN her last moments she heard the first
violin give somc G,cordan' notes, when hold
ing her head in both hands, she cried oh
what false note. IT tears my head Wo
have lcnrd of another instance Of This in an
aged person. who. iiom the year 1870, has
the gfca,cs, difficulty ~ going io sleep. be-
cause he every evening feels an irresistible
desire to hear an mir which belongs TO tho
mountains of Avergnc. lie hns tried reading
alond, thinking dnerly. ard several other
means 10 got rid ui u, bat II is Of no use, ho is
invariably forced, mechanically, 10 utter tho
words ~ the idiom of Avcrgnr. We our.
selves have seen the most alarming effect
produced upon children Ivy music IN whch
they were unrcrrsto~cd, and fc,Crs cnsue IN
consequence. Ecsish pcrp.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05
STATE OF THE ERIE CANAL.

We are informed by n gentleman who has
! just arrived from the western part of New
York, and is acquainted along the whole line
of the Erie conal, that the canal is entirely
closed for the season, and that the contrac-
tors for the enlargement have commenced
operations with their work. which would pre-
vent it's being again opened even If tho
weather should continue mild.
! He also informs us that the quantity Of
flour on the canal is very greatly overcsillna-
! ted, and instead of being 60 to $4,000 bbls.
rs has been reported that 1t does not exceed
80 to 10000 bbls. and that much of this will
be consumed by the inhabitants of the in'cri-
or Of the State before the canal opens in tho
spring. An arrangement will probably be
made on the meeting Of the Legislature in
January, so that good share Of the flour
will be transported by rail road TO Albany, in
season for the opening of the river in the
spring. which their charter will not now per-
nit Boston alias.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

Mr.. BELLOWS LECTURES.
course Of Lectures commenced some
time since by this gentleman, is con-
inued every Tuesday evening at Ar
mory Hall.-So far, we believe, Mr.
Bellows has given the utmost satisiac-
tion to all his auditors-we mean all
those who arc capable Of approaching
talent, and are ever ready to accord
Just measure Of merit when and wher-
ever it is deserved. We have not had
the pleasure Of attending all Mr.. BIS
Lectures, and regret that other engage
ments have prevented us, but the few,
however, which we have heard, have
been in an eminent degree both useful
and instructive.
In community like ours, and at this
season too, when so few public enter
tainments of an intellectual or scientific
character are given amongst us, VIC
should suppose the efforts of Mr.. B.
would be regarded as a public favor,
not only for their real usefulness, but
as a relief from the dull monotony Of
our long winter evenings. In such a
light ,re look upon them, and doubt not
that there are others who do also-es-
peciaIly those who know any thing about
the time, the trouble, and the expense
Of getting up course of Lectures
We hope, therefore, Mr.. B. will be
amply rcmunerated for his exertions-
an intelligent community should not
suffer it to be otherwise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05
From the same Of Tuosda,
MORE FIRES!

About Q o'clock, yesterday morning,
another alarm Of Fire was given on
Christian Hill, it proved to be the barns
belonging to Col. benjamin Hopk;ns, in
the rear Of his tavcrn-which in few
minutes were burnt down-sevcral hogs
were also lost. The wind being very
high, at n. f.. and blowing almost Il
gale, great fears were for time, cn-
tertained for Col. Hopkins tavern, and
the adjoining dwelling-houscs in the
vicinity of the fre-but by the constan,
oxertions of the firemcn and citizens,
keeping the houses wet, they were
saved.
About ! o'clock, yesterday morning
another Fire was discovered in MIR.
Peck's (for mcrly Coomcr L. Mason's)
livery stable, near The Rev. Mr.. Will
sons Westinghouse. The fire was no
doubt, communicated to the rack and
manger, and had made some progress
into the loft above, before it was disco
vered-but timely assistance being had =,
it was soon put out. There were n
number Of horses in the stable ut the
time.
There had been no light in Col. Hop
kins' barn for number Of nights-and
there is TO doubt that both fires were
the work of incendiarics.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

commend to the several State Conven-
iions 10 appoint deleg gates to the National
Convention to-be held in Washington,
and standing committee, 10 correspond
with the committee OF the National Con-
ventiOn.
Resoiced, That a committee Of five
members ofthis Convention be appointed,
TO prepare each of the memorials refer
red to in the preceding resolutions.
Resoired, That the Governors Of the
several States be requested by this Con-
vcntion, to direct, in their messages, the
attention of the Legislatures to the state
Of popular education in their respe ctv o
States and, also, that they officially
promote immediate inquiry how the same
can be improved.
MIR. Lee then offered The following
resolution
Resolred, That the ladies Of our coun-
try-so beloved for their charity and be-
evolence-be most respectfully request
ed to form societies for the diffusion OF
knowledge among the poor and destitute.
Mr.. Charles Gilman, Of Baltimore,
offered the following, which were unani-
mously adopted
Resolued, That the thanks ofthis Con
venlion be presented to the city author-
ties of Philadelphia, for the interest
manifested in the object Of the Conven-
ton, and to the citizens, who have mani
tested courtesy to the members in attend
ance.
Resolved, That editors Of papers be
requested to publish the proceedings OF
this Convention.
Resolred, That the thanks Of this
Convention be, and they are hereby pre-
sented to the officers thereof, for their
services in aiding the great objects upon
which we have assembled
On motion of DR.. Bache, Of Philadcl-
phia, the Convention, at 8 O'Clock, l..
NJ, adjourned sine die.
j. GRISCOM, President.
VIM. CosT JOHNSON, JOS. r. CmAND-
LER, WILLARD HALL, and SAMUEL
I WEBB, Vice Presidents.
T. Collins Lee, Secretary.
George Junkin, Assistant Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

ISsTHucrISG AND REsiGSING.-Thc Rich.
nond Compiler, speaking Of the instructine
resolutions to Messrs. Foster and White
passed by the Legislature of Tennessee,
makes tie following wel!.timed remarks:
"This is a glorious instruction age we live
in. The political wcathcrcock of party de-
signatos the tenure Of the u. s. Senatorial
office. The men who are elected while iis
tail Is towards the north must retire ms soon
ns n northern blast tvirls it southwardy, and
give place 10 others whose character ussimi-
lates itself with greater case to the last whiin.
sical revolution. We fear that in lule
while no Senator can hold Office two years
succcssively who docs not "blow hot and
cold with the same breath"
Well, we hardly looked for srch para
graph from Vuginia-'he very "mohcr oi
instructions" The Compiler undoubtedly
takes the true ground. Tho system of in.
struc,ioh as 1t hns been carried out Of late
years, makes the Senator mere puppet in
the hands Of wire .woi kers--nnd his office any
thing but what il was designed to BE- by the
constitution. We have been taught 10 lool,
upon tho United States Senate q. the trur
conservative branch of the government AS
tho brnuch intended TO give solldily and firm
Ress To it--as the branch Of all others ~
which was lodged independence uf thought
and action. If the doctrines 1T instruction
continue ~ be recognized ns they have been
II may be easily foresccn that The Scnatr
might Ms well be abolished nt once, and there
BY save expense, for II mnsi but re. &C ho the
viii of tie cxccuiive or IT IL q doomed body
- baltimore Ckyoni,ie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05
From the Providence Journal OF Monday
ANOTHER FIRE.

! The rapid succession Of fires IN our city is
truly slarmlng. Last evening, about halt
past o'clock, there was another alarm of
fire, originating in the second story of tho
Druggist Stoie of DIR. Wadsworlh, North
Main Street. The fire was discovered very
soon after its commencement, and the ell
gincs were promptly on tho ground it was
suhdued before 1t had made much progress.
There Is no doubt that this WAS the work Vi
an inccndiary. We learn that the outside
and inside doors on the cross street were
broken open, and man was seen to come
out of tho store a moment before the parn,
was given. Dr. Wodsworth's loss it wss i'm
possible 10 asccrlain-hs stock was fully
insured.
The wind was strong from n. L. and the
tide was out. From the colnbnstible nature
of the goods and the surrounding buildings
being of wood, if the fire had obtained little
more headway, the damage mus, have been
very great. The basket was burnt from a
Genljohn of acohol--had the fire been suif-
clent TO have broken it, the whole building
would have been instantly in flames. TOO
much praise cannot be given 10 The iiremen
for their prompt exertions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

Mosr MELANCHOLY AcCIpENT.-During
the performance of the last scene Of Pizarro,
on Thursday night, at the fremont, whilst
Mr. Kean, Mr. Sarzedas, (the Prompter,) aud
Mr. Joseph Simpson, lwho has been long at
tachcd to the Theatre as Captain of Super
hume rarles, as he was technically called)
were standing near the Pronpter's desk,
(which is close to the stage und next to The
proscenium box, on the right of the audi
encc,) one of the counter ioeights by which
the drapcry curtain, (the curtain which hangs
over the drop scene and conceals the machi-
merry in the attic whilst The pay is in progress)
is controlled, fell to the floor, from height
of thirty feet, and striking AIr. Simpson on
the head killed him instantly. The weight
was eighty pounds, and tho cause Of its fall
ing was the parting Of the rope, which sus.
tanned it, where it Ind been recently spliced.
In nautical phrase, "the splice drew" Mr..
Simpsons skull was awiully fractured-the
blood spouted forth in torrents, and he died
almost Instantly. The catastrophe was an.
nounccd to the audience with much cnlmness
and great propreiy, although under strongly
excited feelings, by Mr.. Gilbert, the Stage
Manager, who requested TO know the plea
sure of the audience, whether the perform
ancc should proceed The house was dense
ly crowded, but the feelings Of the audience
were expressed by an almost whispered No.
Rising in one mass, they quietly and silently
departed, and the doors were closed before
nine o'clock = Boston Transcript
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

DREApFuL DEATH FROM SPONTANEOUS
CoMBrsTioN.--An unfortunate being resi-
ding IN q miserable abode in Eldrldge street,
was yesterday burned to death, it il suppo-
Sod, by spontoneous combustion. Between IL
and O'clock the neighbors were alarmed by
volumes Of smoke issuing from the windows
of tho victims apartment. On rushing in
they discovered the woman lying in her bed
enveIoped in flames, the bed partially consul
med and still burning. With great difficulty
the fire was cx.inguished, and the woman
conveyed to the Hospital, where at about 5
O'Clock last evening she died No cause for
the fire can be- given. The woman was dis
covered lying in bcd-herseIf md the centre
Of the bed in flames--but no traces of how
the fire was communicated could be dis,in-
guished. II is therefore presumed that the
miserable woman lost her life by that well
attested, but very rare occurrence, spontane-
ous combustion.
The name of the burned woman did not
,ranspirc, M i, was unknown tu those who
conveyed her to the hospital, and she herself
was speechless from the extent Of her suffer-
ings. An irqu"st was held on the body, and
the j,ny returned n verdict that the deceased
unknown woman was burned to dea,h.-.k
y. Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

The incendiarics in Providence, seem
determined to accomplish their nelari-
Gus designs. No less than FIVE attempts
have been made to fire the City within
week, as will be seen below.
FIRE IN PRovIpsNcE.-Wc learn from the
Providence journal, that on "Wednesday
evening. Of last week, the large barn and
suGles in the renr Of the Columbian House.
were destroyed by frc-wi,h some other
buildings. Two Of the stables belonged 10
!. X. ANGEL. a COW and several hogs were
burned. The large firc-proof brick stores
opposite, occupied by Jonathan Congdon 81
Sons, John Burr a. Son, Asa Fairbanks, and
Il. B. Almy, were several times on fire, on
the caves, but were but little injured.
A fire was discovered the same night a
mong some crockery crates, in building in
The rear of e. Pratt & Co.'S. store, Cove street.
No doubt the work Of OH incendiury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-05

A HINT.-NVc think Mr.. Bellows was
unwise, during his last lecture, in taking
the least notice Of his anonymous cor
respondent styled "a Friend" " who in
sultingy addressed him through the +.
o., though what he said in relation to
it was very proper and timely. a few
years residence in this community will
better satisfy Mr.. B. than any hints
which we may give, however, that ST.
lent contempt for such friendly cores
pondcnts, as well as for all such weak
sisters as appeared in yesterdays Re-
publican, is the only and much the bes,
mode oftreatment.