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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25
WIIIG NO MI N ALTON
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
ii T. n II Y CL A Y,
OF Kentucky.
WIG NOMINATION.
FOR REPRESE.NT.iTTT IN TIE
TJTE.NTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
ROBERT IL. CRANSTON, of Newport.
JOSEPH l.. TlLLINGHAST, of provi-
dcnce.

TuE CILLEy DuEL.-Wc have copied
on the first page of to-day's paper, an
extract from a speech recently delivered
by the Hon. Mr.. GRAVES, Of Kentucky
before his Constituents at Louisville, -
preceded by some very proper cxpla-
natory remarks from the Boston Atlas.
TO this extract, we earnestly call the
attention of our rcadcrs-in an especial
manner all those who have not hitherto
been made acquainted with the facts
and circumstances which led to the
unhappy duel referred to at Washing
ton, last winter. There has been SO
much said and written by the Loco
Focos, of late, in relation to that affair,
the speech of Mr.. q. comes very OPP
perfume, and must open the eyes Of
every one who has been deceived or
blinded on the subject, by tho false vcr-
sions of political partizans and dem
agoaues.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

RECEPTION or Mn. CLAY AT BUFFALO,
Mr.. Clay visited Buffalo on "Wednesday,
agrecably to the invitation of the citizens
and was received with every demonstration
of respcc, due to his high character and dis.
tingushed public services. AS it was UNDER
stood that Mr.. Clay wished to avoid all pomp
and parade through the whole of his tour. the
arrangements fos his reception were made to
respond TO his wishes. A procession Of
about six,y.eIghi carriages containing the
members Of the city government, and citizens,
preceded by cavalcade of about sixty, met
him at Black Rock, and escorted him to the
city. MIR. Clay rode to the city in barouche,
accompanied by Gen. Porter. After passing
through the principal streets TO the Park, the
Recorder, Mr.. Stow, addressed Mr.. Clay in
an appropriate speech, to which he replied,
says the Advertiser, " in Il speech of twenty
or thirty minutes, alluding IN the commence
ment, most eloquenly to the events of the
last war, as connected with the Niagara
frontier, passing brief review OF the history
of this region since that period, and touching
in the course of his remarks upon internal
improvements, the tariff and the Compromise"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

The WHALING BusINEss-1hcN New
Bedford Committee have recently re-
ccived another letter from the Sccrcta-
ry of the Treasury, informing them that
their memorial has been returned to
the Department by the President Of
the United States, and that he approves
of the remission Of the foreign duties, as
proposed in the Sccretary's former let
ter. "That," says the Secretary" will
leave the whole matter, in fisc al view,
as it stood before the late judicial de-
cision."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25
LOCOFOCOISM IN NEW HAMP.
SHIRE.

The Loc0focos have had entire sway in
the Legislature Of New Hampshire, and they
have carried out their principles to the utmost
cXtremltles. Among other Laws of the late
session one was passed TO deprive students
connected with literary institutions OF the
right to vote. Thus by an off hand act of a
Van Buren, Legislature, persons who happen
TO be students OF any college or Academy.
are distranchlsed. We have been in the
habit Of supposIng that the right to vote wa,
a constitutional franchise, and that provided II
man was twenty one years of agc or upwards
had been a resident OF the place for the period
prescribed, and were possessed of tho re.
qusite property, &c. that the Legislature
had not the power To deprive him Of his vote
But the Locotocos of New Hampshire have
come 10 a different conclusion, and have
slugled out the students of colleges tor VIC
Tins. There Is no reason, why they should
not dsiranchlse Doctors, Lawyers, and min
istcrs: none, why they should not dlsfranchisc
farmers and mechanics and
manufacturers, if they can dsranchise stu
dents. II Is an outrage upon this class OF
citizens, aud one which they ought not I,
submit 10. Let every student who is quail
fed by the constitution, 60 10 the poll and
tender his vote. If it be not received it is al
the peril of the inspector of elections. No
man can be deprived of his right to vote,
because he happens to be a student at u
seminary of learning. The very attempt t.
pass such law, shows the character of the
Locoiocos of New Hampshire. They are
afraid to trust learned men, because they
know that men of intelligence, throughout
the country, are adverse to LocoIocoism.--
Boston Ga:,He.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

SANGUINARY FIGHT BETWEEN Boy AND
DoG.-lt appears that dogs at the West,
sometimes getting separated from their mas
tiers in crossing the large rivers and in other
ways, take to the woods, and having no other
means OF subsistence, resort TO wild game,
sheep, and hogs. When they cannot find
these, hunger prompts them TO attack human
beings A correspondent of the Grafton (ll.
hnols) Bac kwoo oodsman, writing from Calhoun
county, IN that State, gives the following ac-
count OF fearful rencontre between young
lad and one of those animals, which recently
took place in tha; vicinity:
\ A short time since, youth Of about six
teen was returning home before Ii was fairly
light III the morning, from the Mississippi
river, where he had been fishing. On his
way, and at a distance from any habtation,
he was suddenly and unexpectedly attacked
by large dog, that evidently intended to
dcvour him. Though a bold and courageous
boy, he nearly petrIficd with fear at the un-
expected attack, and the savage and deter
mined ferocily Of his assallant. Happily, he
recovered his presence OF mind almost inimc-
dlately, and rccollectlng that he had dirk
knife in his pocket, instantly drew it out, and
then commenced bloody battle. Each
fought with desperation, and the boy for his
life. The nearest dwelling was at a great
distance, and the lad had no alternative be-
fore him but death or victory. AS the dog
rushed upon him he struck at him with his
knife, and at the second or third pass, woun-
ded him severely. This only rendered the
dog still more furious, and he rushed upon
the young lad still more fercely. BY this
time the boy had become more cool, and the
success he had met IN aiming his blows gave
him renewed courage. He now parred the
attack of his assaant with more skill, and al
every onset inflicted a wound which rendered
him more aud more desperate. Victory still
seemed doubtful, for though the dog had re-
ceivcd many severe wounds, the lad also had
lost much blood, and his strength was fast
failing. lie saw that his life depended on
giving the dog a mortal wound within short
time, for he felt that he could continue the
| fight but few moments longer. lie cooly
waited favorable opportunity, which hap.
/ PLY occurred almost Immediately, aud exert.
ing his utmost power, struck desperately at
tie dog. The knife reached his heart, and
with deadly howl The dog fell at his feet,
and Immediately expired. The youth is con.
sderably injured, but is in a fair way of re-
covery. Had he been without the means %!
defence, or had he lacked the GOODNESS and
courage he displayed, there is not doubt
but the dog would have killed and devoured
him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25
From the Pensacola Gazette, Jul, G.
UNITED STATES AND FRENCH
S0llADRONS.


On Tuesday last the French frigate Ne
reIdc, and two brigs Of war, dropped down to
the navS yard, and yesterday the friga,e and
one of the briggs sailed for France
/ We understand that their departure was
has,encd by the unpleasant relations existing
between Admiral Bludn and the commander
OF the United States squadron, growing out
of some supposed want of professional conr-
tcsy on the part Of the former. We give
these things as VIC get them, and do not un.
derakc to vOuch for their truth but it il
understood on shore that Com Shubrick, on
the arrival of the admiral, visited him on
board his ship but was not received with the
naval honors which hc deemed to be due to
his rank-tIIat Admiral b. afterwards address
sed n note 10 the commodore, in which he
deprecated any unpleasant feelings which he
supposed might, without explanation, be pro-
duced by the course Of conduct which he had
thought /, his duty to pursue. We hear
several stories as to the manner in which this
communication was received, some Of them
reasonable enough, and some Of them not
particularly reasonable Certain il is, how
ever, that little or none Of the courtesy in
tcrchangcd between our officers and the
French, when they meet here, was observa.
Bile during the late visit of the French squad.
ron; though personally, we understand, the
two commanders were very civil TO each
other.
The whole difficulty has, we suppose,
grown out of The fact, that the usages of ma
tons do not permit French vice admiral to
regard an American post captain rs his equal
IN rank even though they both have the same
command. II Is matter for Congress to
look to, and if they deem it Of sufficient i'm
portance. to regulate. We may think as we
please about the matter-wc may insist as
we please upon the commanders of our fleets
being entitled To the sane honors that would
be due to admirals of other nations, they will
not be paid; 1t is calling "spirls from the
vasty deep" With military and naval men,
forms are substance, and names are things
We may be a law unto ourselves, but we
cannot make n law for others, and it is the
part of wisdom to follow where we cannot
lead
On the day on which the French squadron
dropped down, dinner was given by Com
nondcr Mcintosh 10 the admiral and his Off
GERS, and on the day following the officers of
the yard diucd on board the French irigatc
The admiral toasted "Thc President OF the
United States" and at the same time rose
and touched n bell, which caused a salute to
be fired OF II guns. In reply to this compli.
mcnt, Capt. Mcintosh drank to the " King Of
the French" and the sentiment was followed
by II guns from the yard.
On the Irh the vessels o! the French
squadron were dressed in admirable and
picturesque style, in honor of the day. AT
sunrise, al meridian aud at sundowD, each of
the French vessels Ered our national salute
of 20 guns.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

The AMERICAN INSTITUTE Of the city
Of New York is making great prcpara-
tons for its twelfth Annual Fair, which
will be held in Niblo's Garden in DC
tober. Amongst the managers we OBJ
serve the names of James +. Simmons,
William Rhodes, Amasa Spraguc and
Phillip Allen of this State. Ii is intend
cd that this exhibition shall rival in the
number, variety and extent Of the ari-
clcs, any thing Of the kind ever wit
messed. Accommodations will be pro-
vidcd for cattle, horses, sheep and
swine, of extraordinary breeds and OF
pure blood. Agricultural implements
Of improved construction will also be-
exhibited, aud particular attention will
be paid TO the plough. 4 steam en-
CINE will be on the ground, Of sufficient
power to operate the largest machines.
Manufactures Of silk, cotton, woollcn
and linen will also he exhibited, aud,
in short, the endless variety OF forms OF
beauty and utility into which the ingo-
nui,y aud labor of man have fashioned
the productions Of nature, will be wei
Represented "a this cNhibltiun.-l Pior.
ION
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25
HER AID OF THE TIM e S.

the address Of the Wing Central Committee
Of Virginia which refers TO Mr.. Clay, and up.
pendS to it, through correspondent the fol.
lowing remarks:
"1'he voice of Virginia is the voice Of the
South. Look at the spontaneous outbreak
lngs Of popular feeling on the Fourth Van
Buren, has had his turn. Rotation in Office,
md term of years for the Presidency-,hc
democratic rule laid down by Jackson and
Van Burcn. The country has called for
Clay in itStime Of trouble it now seeks To
honor him in its day of prosperity. The Ma.
tion seeks TO reward lis oldest servant, who
has worked most and longest without pay"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

CoRoNER's INouEsT.--1'hc body of a
scamcn, named Richard Muniord, a
native of England, was found drowned
in tho dock at Devens' wharf, in this
town, on Monday of last week. a jury
of inquest was called by the coroner,
and from the evidence before them,
il appeared that lc had shipped %, Il
hand on ''oard the sch. Franklin Green,
Tor Philadelphia, and was supposed tc
have fallen between the wharf aud y,s
81 while III At stdtc II in,oXlcatlun
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

Mr.. Buffers ADDRESS AT WEST
PoINT.-A friend Of ours at West Point,
sent us, few days since, copy Of an
interesting address delivered by Hon
BENZ. j.. BUTLER, before the Dialectc
Society of the corps of Cadets at the
Military Academy at that place, at the
close of the annual examination. The
Dialectic Society of the Military Acade-
my, it appears has been in existence
several years, but this is the first ad-
dress of the kind delivered before it.
II treats in an able manner, upon the
Military profession in the u. States,
and OH ,hc means of promoting its use
lulness and honor, and can scarcely
fail to be instructive to the young men,
bers of that excellent Institution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

Professor Espy we perceive by the
papers, is now lecturing in the city Of
Providence, on the claws Of Storms,
and the probable means of producing
artificial rain in times of drought. -
We have no doubt our Providence
neighbour would have been very thank
full for some practical proofs Of Mr.. Els
theory during the scorching weather
they have had there for several days
past. The mercury has been up to 30
we understand, in the shade.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

We have, says tho Baltimore Chronicle,
carefully scanned the proceedings of the
celebrations Of the Fourth Of July throughout,
the entire South, and we must confess our
surprise at the great cordiality will, whicl,
the name of Mr.. Clay seems every where To-
have been received. We might I'LL our pa
per with toas.s complimentary TO him, which
were given min Virginia, North Carolina, Sou,l,
Carolina, G"orgio, and indeed all the South
'rn States. His name is looked upon rs the
raIyIng point Of tho opponents OF the Ad
'nInistra'lon. and the fact that he is the nos
feared by the powers that be. may be inferred
from The circumstance that ~ the toasts con
drnnai"ry OF The Wing party, no nans Of
HL'g 'a"hfot's for he P,ssbi,pcy is men
''o""d d" hoi 'onn'rion bm .Ur. tiay's Th
Chdilcoton Courier publishes that porIon oi
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

TENSEssEE.--Thc Nashville Banner OF
the 9Th instant, in remarking npon the pro-
gress Of the election for Governor and mem.
bcrs Of Congress, soon to take place in that
State, states, that "the Wings are firm, uni
ted and resolved to maintain their supremacy,
as they have gloriously dome hitherto. We
say confidently to our friends abroad--ALL
is WELL IN TEN ESSEE."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

THE LADIES or EAsTrORT.-'l'hc Sentinel
speaks warmly and Justly in praise OF the
Ladies' Of Eastport. Their cxcrtions were
arduous in .hc extreme during the late fire,
end they ,oilcd to the end To save their pro.
pcrty from the dcvourins element.
"Thc natural timdiiy Of the sex seemed
To he laid aside, aud they worked with zeal
and nrdor which would have become u few Of
the iooktrs.on Of the other sex. We saw
lhcm carrying IN their arms to places of safe
~, loads which on ordinary occasions would
saggcr laborng man. They were 10 the
very midst OF The scene bf destruction, pack
ing goods IN boxes, Nc, aud removing them
while the flames were bursting through the
sides of the buildings IN which they were en-
gagged and might be- seen carrying barrels,
boxes and bales of goods, when the brands
were falling like hail around them aud the
smoke almost su6ocaiing. The clothes of
many of them were several tunes on fire
When tho fire had been subducd, they might
be seen ~ all directions. distributing coffee
to the weary aud thIrtly mcD. Altogether,
they exhibited n strength of body and fear
lcssness of spiri uuly astonishing, and but
lor their valuable assistance, n larg" portion
al The goods saved must have been inevitably
destroyed"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

WoRTnY or ImIrATioS.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Mcigs, Of New Britain Conn. n lady Of -
years OF age, during the year 1898. knit IL
pairs Of stockings aud footed up ten pairs.
besides knitting seven pairs Of rnl,tens and
two nightcaps. She also during the same
time picccd two bed quilts, one of which con.
tanned 2601 pieces of one and half inch
square--all of which was done with her own
hands, for her friends and needy acquain,an.
ccs, without any compensation. Besides
accomplishing such M amount OF labor, she
IS III the habit Of daily dovotlng all hour or
two To reading.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

CENTENAIY or MrTHODIsM.-Thc present
year, being the first centenary Of McihodIsm,
is celebrated as such by the followers Of
Wesley throughout the world. IN England
more than a million OF dollars had been con
trbulcd os thank offering nt the last ac-
counts, and n much larger sum is anticipated
during the year.
| In the United States, the Methodist Epls-
copal Church have resolved on . similar cclc-
bratlon, and III various parts at the country
the work has commenced. At the late New
| York conferences IT was resolved that sub
Scrlptions be opened IN all the churches aud
the first preparatory meeting for the CITY Of
New York was held on Monday, ~ the
Greene street and Forsyth street churches.
The Rev. Bishop Waugh presided, assisted
by twelve vice presidents. Dr. Farmer and
John Is. Hall were appointed secretaries ;;
and after very able and spirit siIrring address
scs by the Rev. AIR. james, Rev. DR.. Bond,
Of Baltimore, Rev. &. A. Davis, Rev. DR..
Bangs, aud others, the centenary offerings
we're solicited, aud VIC learn that more than
seven thousand dollars was received ~ sub
scriptions and donations, IN sums varying
from a thousand dollars To ten cents. This
amount is to be increased by similar meet
ings IN all the churches.
The whole centenary fund is To- be divided
between the supcrannuaicd pre- achcrs and tho
widows and orphans of deceased preachers,
the cause of education and Christian missions
at home and abroad.-[.N y. Com. .1dr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

Tur IlAn,tsr.--'I'hc newspapers idr and
near, arc boasiIng Of The luSurlancc and pl.n.
~ ~ ilc crop. a recent trIp ~ the neigh.
burhuud oi il,is place. has convinced ". that
" other portions of the country aic blessed
with crops Ia tvcinoviny, ON farmers have
~ au.c of complaint aisidcn aud field
s'p titled wis, Tie ciii. 81 'linp Whyr ioo,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

traton papers are getting tired Of the false
hoods they have banded about so often and
$50 long-that Mr.. Webster's friends had
made him present of fifty or sixty thousand
dollars--or perhaps they are ashamed Of II ut
last, it has been so many times con,radictcd.
The story; the came lie, but with variations.
Now the tale runs that 1t was MIR. tlny'J
friends who made up the purse, TO buy Mr..
Webster of, aud get him ont of The way
Prodis ious = W Y. Commercial .idr.riiSer
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25
Thursday, july 9J, 1899.

The above is picture Of onr free ins,itu-
tons, as illustrated in the dific.cnt branches
forming the great connecting chain which
binds our Republic together. The "UNIoN
or THE STATES" TEMPLE OF LIBER.
rY"-"TuE CONSTITUTIONS ANp THE LAWS
---"Tur AMERICAN HAMMER, THr
PLOUGH, AND THE woEKsHOP-arc all sub
jocts which form the glory and honor Of our
country.
"Wuh Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming o'GT us ~
we may yet for ages preserve our country
from foes without and foes within.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

"MR. VAN BuREN AT HOME. THE
city of Hudson, Columbia County, N.
| Y. (Mr. Van Burcn's own county, has
refused, through the city authorities, to
invite Mr.. Van Buren,, as President, to
parake Of its hospitalitics. 1t seems
that II call had been made for public
meeting of the citizens, on the subject
of the expected visit Of the President,
to his native State. Out Of popula-
ton of 1000, but about so attended, who
appointed committee of two, to re-
quest the Mayor to call the Common
Council together, which he did, and
communicated to them the object Of
their meeting. Assistant Alderman
Cook, then introduced preamble, in
which it is stated, that they "cannot
consent to depart from just and demo-
cratic principles, by cxpending the peo-
pies money, for the glorification of par
iy measures" nor can they consent to
lend the influence of their official sta
tions for such purpose. That such
would be the case, they argue from the
fact, that before Mr.. Van Buren left
the seat of Government he indicated
his wish to be received and treated as
the Chief of his party and not of Inc
nation, as his letter in answer to the
Democratic Committee Of Harrisburg,
will show.
Here follow the political Letters in
Pennsylvania, to and from tffc Presi-
dent, about Democratic Men and
Democratic Measures" and also the
speeches at Castle Garden, showing
the manner in which Mr.. Van Buren,
insultcd the Wings of New York, BY
making Party Speeches the moment he
landed in the city. The preamble then
goes OIL
"It is therefore plain-bcyond the
power of argument TO make it palmer,
that Mr.. Van Burcn's Tour, is one of
political and partisan charactcr-Thcre-
fore, be it
Resolrsd, BY tho Mayor and Com
monalty Of the city of Hudson, in Com
mon Council assembled, that we do
not feel bound by any considerations of
justice, prudence or hospitality, to cx-
pend the peoples money, or descend
from the dignity of our official stations,
for the purpose of aiding political pa''ii-
sans in their cndcavors to carry out
their iavoritc schemes.
Alderman Patterson, after few re-
marks in opposition, offered an amend
mcnt, proposing to invite the President,
and tender him the hospitaltics of the
city.
After an animated debate between
Alderman Patterson and Recorder
Peck, in favor, and Alderman Cook
and tho Mayor in opposition to the
amendment, the question was finally
taken and lost-as follows Ayes 3,
Nays Z. The question was then taken
on the passage of the resolution, and
was carried, Ayes G, Nays 4.
The N. Y. Times says--"NVc are
credibly informed, that the patriotic and
public spirited Fircmcn of the city of
Hudson, after the proceedings of the
City Council had been published, were
called on to do honor TO MIR. Van Bu-
rcn on his arrival. TO this application
the Fircmcn replied" That Mey per-
ieciiy coinc;dcd IN Mc riews of He CITY
Corpo,ut;on, and declined paying hon
ors to PARTISAN PRESIDENT" "
The AMERICAN INSTITUTE Of the city
of New York is making great prcpara-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-25

country paper d,s,rbirg the rr.cts ~ late thun-
dorstprm, say 80" s,sors cattle woro kILLLp, but IT,,
tunal1lt Ho IttL. vsRL Lo.f"