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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21


national EDUCATION CONFERENCE.-The
following notice we find in the Philadelphia
Sentinel Of Wednesday. We concur in the
Importance Of the subject, and hope this
movement may be successfully made, be'iev-
ing it would result in great public bencfit
NATIONAL EDUCATION C0NvENrIoN.--The
friends Of elementary education, anxious that
adequate instruction should be extended to
every child in orr republic, have proposed
that convention be held in Philadelphia, in
November next, Just before the meeting Of
Congress, for the purpose of discussing the
great questions. The plan proposed by Pro-
fessor Brooks of Boston, is, 10 ask the Gov
errors or Legislatures Ofthe several States
to invite the prominent friends of education
to conc az delegates. No power whatever
is 10 be vested in the convention. 1t is
merely for friendly consultation and debate.
All sects in religion and all parties in politics
to have equal rights and opportunities.
Scctarinn politics and scctarian religion to be
emphaticaIy and wholly excluded.
Among the objects and topics con- 'cn,ploted
are the following To gather educational
statistics tn ascertain what has been nc-
complished in different parts of the country
TO discuss the systems now in operation in
Europe, especially those Of Holland, Germa.
ny, Prussio, France. and England, and see
how far they moy be applied in the United
States; to enquire into the value Of Norman
Schools TO ascertsin how aud where can be-
procured the best school apparatus, The best
reading books, the best school libraries, the
best models of school houses. &c. &c. This
convention might petition Congress to insert
"a new item in taking the next census, viz
to see how many children there are in each
state, between tho ages Of seven and six.
teen, who have received no elcmc ntary in
strnction.
These and their kindred topics would elicit
a mass Of information which might be relied
OH as basis for Introductory Legislation,
leaving 10 each state the opportunity ofadop.
ting or rejecting whatever it pleased.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

sD~ This number Of our paper com
pletes just one year since we incurred
the expense ofimproving and enlarging
its dimensions for the better accommoda-
tion Of our patrons generally. The en-
couragement which has been extended
to us during the past year, has been
such as to call forth our warmest thanks
to all those who have been pleased to
smile upon our humble efforts. Since
the enlargement of our paper, we have
added to our previously very respccta-
BILE list, many new and valuable sub
serbers, and trust that its course il
future will be such as to secure for it ,
continuance as well as an increase o.
patronage. 1t has been our object tC
make this journal both useful and in
tercsting to the general reader-as wei
in moral as in political point of view
Whether we have or have not beer
successful in the accomplishment of that
object, we must Of course leave to the
ever-varying judgment of a whimsical
and capricious public-feeling confident
that among THE MANY We shall be justly
and impartially passed upon.
1t is perhaps unnecessary to say any
thing in regard to the political charac-
ter of our paper. 1t is well understood
We are WHiG-PURELY WHIG-irm
and unllinching. Under its broad ban
ner, we hope to proclaim its sentiments
until the last vestige oftorvism and loco
focoism is extinct.-That that gloriou,
epoch rriN ultimately arrive, we have
not the shadow of doubt"
In conclusion, we would mer:ly re-
mark, that we know of many good ,chigs
in this county who have not h itherto
been numbered among our PATRONS
We would therefore respectfully call
their attention to this favorable oppor-
tunity Of adding their names to our list,
and commencing with the first number
Of new volume. Papers, it is well
known, cannot be sustained without
subscribers--the price is but small
within the means even OF almost any
ndividual-and every new accession
helps to keep the wheels successfully
in motion. We shall not object, by the
way, to adding to our numbers, any
who do not favor our own political views
especially if they arc actuated by q
desire to read and Judge for themselves
Prompt payment from those indebted
to us-either for arrearages or in ad
vance--will be very acceptable ant
thankfully received at the present time
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

AMERICA VEspUccI.-We learn from tho
Washington Globe that in compliance with q
suggestion in the report Of the committee OF
The Senate who reported adversely to the
petition of the young Italian lady for gran,
Of land, a subscription was opened for the
raising of sum of money for The purpose Of
procuring for her a home in this country, and
that Senators from every part of tho Union,
Judges of the Supreme Court and other ci,i
zens subscribed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

| EXPLOITATION or FLorR.--We regret a.
sce -four exported IN large quantities from
his country. II, Of course, will have the ef.
feet Of keeping up the present high price OF
hat necessary of life. The ship Britannia.
of st. John, N. b., sailed from Phlndelphio
on Tuesday for Liverpool, with $500 bbls.
hourand some other cargo. The Algonquin,
(snys The United States Gazc,ic) takes out
loco bbls or more. md the British barque
Minervn, also bound TO Liverpool. is taking
IN full cargo, principally aour.- Bos. .E,r.
yonr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

MILITARY SoIRrs.-Thc First Light In
fan'ry, oi this city. have recently erected q
spacious and beautiful building in the Egyp-
'ian style Of architecture, to be used NJ their
Nrmory. The interior Of the structure is
furnished in on elegant manner, and reflects
great credit on the young men composing
lhis spirited rorps of citizen soldirry. On
"Wednesday evening it was open"d with a
party ball, attended by The principal civil and
military officers Of this state, military guests
from abroad and q galaxy Of female beauty
md fashion. Tho nsse,pblage was brilliant
tie. nnj tho evening passed OF in fuc style.
Il Prov. Herald Of Saturday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

Loco Foco PRox.--The long ex-
Pected, and much talked of Loco foco
Prox for General officers, yesterday
made its appearance in the Providence
Republican Herald. For the informa-
tion of The curious in such matters, we
subjoin the formidable list of names
composing said ticket:-For Governor,
Nathaniel Bullock, of Bristol (Ex-Loco
Foco Collector of that port.--)For
Lieut.. Governor, Benz. b. Thurston, Of
Hopkinton. For Senators Josiah
Wcstcott, Of Scituate; Halle M. Sisson,
Warren; Joseph Sphinx, N. Kingston
Nathaniel Tompkins, l.. Compton
Christopher Spencer, Warwick; Henry
s. Mansfield, Sn,ithfeld Thomas S.
Taylor, South Kingstown Olney Bal
low, Cumberland Samuel Arnold,
Coventry Edwin Wilbur, Newport
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

EXPECTED ARRIVAL or THE CONSTITUTION
Vt NEw York TO TAKE OUT A MINISTER
TO ESoL,Np.-Thc broad pendant of Com
nodorc CLAYTON was hoistcd on board the u.
y. ship Constitution ut Norfolk Oh Tuesdiy.
The Norfolk Beacon Of Wednesday 18th.
,ddR:
1--WE understand that letter was received
~ the steamboat mail yesterday, which
states that il was confidently rumorcd that
the U. =. Frigatc Constitution, Commodore
Claxton, at present at the Navy Yard, Cos.
port, would proceed to New York, and sail
thence with Special Minister to Great
Britain"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

The Norfolk Beacon states, on the au
thoiity Of n gentleman from Washing
ton, that two companies of u. States
Dragons, stationed at Carlisle, Pa.
have been ordered to proceed to Maine
forthwith. Ii is to be hoped their SER
vices will not be very soon required.
The steamboat MASSACHUSETTS, Capt.
Cemstock, will arrive here tomorrow
morning from New York, and leave
again on Saturday, at 6 o'clock, p. IN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21
HERALD OF THE TIMES.

presiding care, and as individuals having cx-
perienced the advantages Of his instructions
and the benefit OF his couDsels-that from
his unvarying kindness aud aflnbiiiy OF man
ner, we have had cause 10 hold him IN the
highest respect as q friend and a guardian,
that in our hearts we have loved and honored
him as father, and although we shall see
him no more among us, he will ever live IN
our undying affections.
Resolved, That in the private life ana
character Of the deceased, we Ind an example
worthy of special iniatIon-distinguished as
he was by that perfect union OF manly dignl'
" and unstudicd simplicity OF demeanoI
ahio b nrc the genuine offspring OF inherent
worth and rood dness--that although eminent
in public life, his character was peculiarly
adorned by all those private and social vlr
tues which tend so much to sweeten life nn'
smooth mans pilgrimage below-in line
that lie was one of the few great men o.
hom il may be said, he was as extensively
iorcd as knotcn.
Resolved. That although this dispensatior
Of divine Providence, by which our eminently
worthy and beloved President has been cal
led away. is to US truly mysterious and Sc
verely affective, yet we feel in duty bound
to humble ourselves before that Being VIII,
"holds the issues of life and DEATH" and I,
bow in lowly submission to his will, endea
voring 10 gain wisdom by this peculiarl,
painful visitation.
Resolved, That while we would not IN
tentionally cause one tear to flow afresh
and would carefully avoid whatever nigh
pain the sensitive and bleeding heart, W.
cannot refrain from tenderg to the mourning
companion ofihc departed, our dccp-felt sym
pat HES in this their sore bereavement; ant
we will mite in praying the nll wise Dispo
ser Of human events to grant them that rIcl
consolation and sweet submission to his ap
poninIents which grace alone can imPaIf.
| Resolved, That we will wear Grape on th'
left arm at the funeral, aud upon public oc
casions, during the residue Of the Presen
collegiate year. as maIk Of our sorrow, an'
token OF our respect for the deceased.
Resolved, That n copy of these rcsolu
tons, signed by the president and sccretar.
of,hc meeting, be presented to the wldowe'
mourner.
LANSING PORTER, President
GEO. WILLIS Mind, Sec'y.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

Nrw IIAMpsHiRE.-The election in the
Granite State has resulted as usual, in ia
vor Of the administration party. The ma
joi;y last year for lsnac was about 5000, and
there is no doubt from tho returns received.
that the majority for the Van Barren candi.
date will be greater this year than it was
the last
10 reference to this result, the Boston
Courier says
"When Van Bnrenism shall be secuted
from twenty five out of twenty six States Of
the Union, 1t may find a resting place in New
Hampshire, secure aud immoveable, though
iis chief should claim o Dictatorship for life,
and offer 10 sell one half of his kingdom 10
mnintain perfect sovereignty over the remain.
der"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

An AMERICAN Consul MURDERED
Letters have been received at New
Orleans from Mexico, stating that Mr..
Langdon. the American Consul for La
guna de Terminus, was recently mur-
dercd under sanction Of Mexican au-
thorities at Laguna. Will not our CO.
vernmcnt immediately inquire into the
facts
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

FIrTiErH ANNIvERsARV OF THE CoNsrI
TUITION OF THE UNITED STArEs.-Monday
the 4lh instant, being the filticth anniversary
OF the National Constitution, u number Of oui
resident citizens, with many Of the Member,
Of Congress who still remained in the city
united in celebrating the event by n snbscrip
ton dinner at Browns Hotel. The affai,
was so suddenly suggested md got up thai
it partook rather Of tIry character Of o socia'
than public celebration. Few persons had
leisure, in the hurry incident to the close o.
Congress, TO take any active part in extend.
ing information Of the design, or in obtaining
more general participation; otherwise, the
celebration would doubtless have been CO
extensive with The community. As il was
about fifty gentlemen nt down to the dinner
which was furnished IN the most hapdsom.
aud liberal style, aud IN all respects di,
credit 10 the veteran host Of the IndIar
Queen.
G., neral Walter Jones, Of III city. ws,
requested to preside, and did 50 with The abil,
~ and gruce which so cmincniy distinguish
him, aud was ably and happily supported b,
the Hon. Henry Johnson. of Louisiana Il e
Hon. John Pope, Of Kentucky, and the lion.
Daniel Jepifer, Of Maryland, rs Vice Presi.
dcnis.- .Nafionol hf,Nigtncer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

ImroRrANr TO CoprrsurRNES.-
Comptroller of The Treasury has decided that
neither the day of smiling nor arriving on any
cod6shing voyage. must be taken into tho
recount in making mp the time which YES.
scl mus, he employed in order To cn'iilc her
o the Bounty. l.NinJwyport IkraM.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

In the Maine Legislature on Friday, Mr.
Cole of Paris, from the Committee OF the
North Eastern Boundary, to whom the Go
vcrnors Message was refer ed, reported
the following Resolve, which was read once
and Monday assigned for its further consid'
eration:-
Resolved, That whenever the Governor
Of this State shall be fully satisfied either by
the declarations of the Lieut.. Governor OF
the Province Of New Brunswick or otherwise
that he has abandoned oil idea of occupying
the disputed territory with military force
or Of attempting an expulsion Of the civi
force sent there under our Land Agent, that
then the Governor Of this State be authorised
to withdraw our military force, leaving the
Land Agent with sufficient posse, armed
or unarmed, as the case may require, To drive
out or arrest the trcspasscrs, and to preserve
and protect tho timber from their deprcda
tions"
The following is postscript to letter
from Augusta TO the Portland Advertiser
dated Friday night.
! understand General Scott last evening
received letter from Sir John Harvey, whicl
is quite pacific in its character.
The Oxford and Cumberland troops will
probably be dismissed the first of next week
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

ANECDoTE OF Mn. CLAr.-ln his recent
speech at Philadelphia, Mr.. Preston related
the following characteristic anccdote of TN,
distinguished Senator from Kentucky. On
one occasion, said Mr.. p, he did me the
honor TO send for and consult with me. II
was in reference to a step lie was about a.
take, and which will, perhaps, come to your
minds without more direct illusions. After
stating what he proposed, suggested whcil.
er there would not be danger in it-whether
such course would not njnre his own pros
poets, as well as those Of the Wing party il,
general. His reply was, did not send foi
you to ask what might be the effects Of ih,
proposed movements on my prospects, bu'
whether it was rIght-l HAD RATH Err
BE RIGHT THAN BE PRESIDENT"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

The National Intelligcnccr of Tuesday
'ays-Noi yet hearing Of the designation Of
any citizen by the Executive for the Special
Minister to London, (suggestcd by the ap-
preparation for that purpose by Congress.) We
mr.. confirmed in the belief that no such APP
nnintmcnt will be made for the present.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

II will be seen that Mr.. Webster, in
his reply to letter from David b. Og-
den, soitens the warlike words imputed
to him in the United States Senate
.NaI. Int.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

IMPORTANT FROM MAISE.-Thc long cx.
pected Message Of the Governor of Maine
in relation TO The agreement between Mr..
Forsyth and Mr.. Fox, was communicated to
the Legislature of that State on Tuesday
last. A correspondent of the Boston Daily
Advertiser, at Augusta, gives the substance
of the Message, as follows.
The Governor considers the arrangement
unsa satisfactory and unequal, and advises that
the military force of The State should not be-
Withdrawn unless the Lt Governor of New
Brunswick shall withdraw his force, and the
Government Of Maine be entirely satisfied
that lie entirely abandons the idea Of cxpel-
ling its forces. Gov. Fairfield also rcsists
the rccomGe ndntion TO allow Gov. Harvey
concurrent jurisdiction in measures Of pro-
lection to tho property on the Aroostook, and
advises that in case Sir John abandons his
position, and withdraws his military force,
that the military force Of Maine shnll also
be Withdrawn, and sufficient armed or I'M
armed civil posse be left on the Aroostook for
| it's protection.
In postscript to the mes sage, the Govern
or snys that he has received a note of q pa.
cfc character from Sir John Harvey, in
which lie iDiimaies his willingness to enter
into arrangements upon the basis Of the
Memorandum Of MIR. Forsyth and Mr.. Fox.
The message and Sir John Harvey's note
have been committed to the committee on
the N. e. Boundary, and 5000 copies ordered
10 be printed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

ANSAroLIs, Md. March I3ih.-Thc bill Of
Mr. Williams OF Hartford, To abolish i,uprl-un
'ncnt Tor debt, passed the House Of Del, gate,
THIS day by vote Of az IN the affirmative
against ]? IN the negative BalL .qms ricon
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21
LANSING PORTER, President
GEO. WILLIS Mind, Sec'y.

CoNcERr.-It will be observed on re-
ference to our advertising columns, that
the lovers of good music in this place
will have rare opportunity to crafty
their tastes in this particular, during
the present week, at Armory Hall.
Mr.. White, the celebrated Irish
Melodist, who gives n Lecture and
Concert this evening, comes very high,
ly recommended, not merely as lec-
turer and vocalist, but as gentleman
and scholar.
The Italian Band is also spoken of in
terms of high commentator in the pla,
ces where they have performed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

The amusing story Of "The Old
Clock, copied from the Sunday Morn
ing News, which will be found on our
fourth page, has had great run in
New York. Thet paper has published d
this story three times, so great has been
the demand for it. 1t has recently been
dramatizod.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

The Governor of Maine-all the
members Of Congress from that State,
with tho exception Of one Mr.. Virgil
Delphini Paris, patriotic Loco Fo-
co, )-and large majority of the men,
bers of the Maine Legislature hare
signed an application to the President
of the United States, in favor of the
appointment Of DANIEL WEBSTER DIS
the Special Minister to Great Britain.
"If Mr.. Van Buren (says the Boston
Atlas, sees fit to Disregard this recon-
mendation, it will prove to the people
the iasity of his pretended desire to
consult the wishes Of those most inter
ested in the settlement Of the difficulty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

For Secretary, Dexter Randall 4; At
torney General, Albert &. Green !;
General Treasurer, John Sterne. The
Herald says. T" it is the determination
of the democrats, to man, that victory
shall crown their Efforts This is
commencing the campaign in good
earnest, we must confess, though at a
late day. We have heard similar de-
clarations from the locos before, and
are therefore not surprised at whatever
is or may be said in these times, touch
ing their aerial victories. /" Remembe'
Ntw-Hampshire''--says the Herald
ay, and ".Neo York" too, say we. Pu'
that and that together.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

EPH CEEYLDS,
OFPORTS.uOUI'H.
FoR SESATORs.
|. SAMUEL w. KING, Of Johnston.
2. HEZEKiAII BOSWORTu, of Harren.
3. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, of ". Kingston
4. JEDIAH SHAW, of Lille Compton.
.. THOMAS HOLDEN, Of Warmiek.
6. EZEKIEL FOWLER, of SmithfeM
7. WM. r. BROWNING, Of South Kingston.
s. OLNEY WHIPPLE, Of North Providence
9. HENRY ALDRICH, IF Hest Gretntoieh.
10 "CYRUS COOKE, Of Giocester.
HENRY WE.V, Secretary.
ALBERTO. GREENE, attorney Gen.
W.M. s. NICHOLS, General Treasurer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21
From the New York Commercial Advertiser
THE CHURCH CASE.

We have learned from various convorsa.
tions, that many people dnd il difficult to un'
derstand the precise point at issue between
the two parties li,gant Of the Presbyterian
Church, in the trial now in progress at Pl'lIa'
delphia. The following statement o' the
case, from The National Gazette, will perhaps
render the matter more intelligible to the
generality Of rcaders:-
"The Presbyterian Church case is founded
then. on a writ of Quo Warranto, issued a'
the instance of the Hon. James Tod, Thoma'
Fleming, WIN. Darling, George w. M'Clel
land. John r. Ncf, and Frederick A. Ray
bold, against tho Rev. DIR. Asbbcl Green.
Rev. DR.. &. c. Cuyler, Rev. William Latia'
Thomas Bradford and Solomon Allen, by
which the plaintiffs, who are styled Rclators,
call upon the defendants to show by what
authority they hold aud use the Office o.
trustees of the General Assembly Of The
Presbytcr Church in the United States o'
America.
The defendants in their pleadings state
that DR.. Green was appointed in the year
1893 trustee under an act for incorporating
the trustees of the Ministers and Elders con
slituting the General Assembly Of the Pres
byterian Church in the United States, whcl
office no has held since that period to th'
present time, and that the other defendants
were duly elected by the General Assembly
acc ordng to the provisions Of the charter
To this The Rclators reply that they admit
that the defendants were duly appointed and
elected, but that the General Assembly dit
lin May last remove them from office and ap
point the Realtors in their places.
II The defendants rejoin and sny that thu
H General Assembly did not at their session IL
this city in May last remo-c them from Office
and appoint the Realtors in their place. /
Il is known to our readers that there was las
/ Spring. in this city, q meeting of Ministers
| and Elders of the Presbyterian Church, con
vened in the Seventh Presbyterian church il
/ Ranstead Court, which was called the Gene
II raj Assembly, and that another body undc
| the same name met in the First Presbyterian
II Church on the Washington Square. The
II first is usually designated the Old School, th'
| latter the New School, and the question IL
/ issue is, which il the true General Assembly
II The Relators affirm that the New Schoo
Il Assembly is tile true Assembly, and thel
H acts are vald-the Old School party, WIN
are repre- escnted by the defendants, deny this
and say that the New School party sccede'
and withdrew from the General Assembly
and are no longer part of the Presbyterian
Church.
At the request of q correspondent, we adj
a correct list of the counscllors in this i'm
portant case -
For the plaintiffs, or --(.NtW School
WIN. M. Meredith, Esq, Josiah Randall
Esq., of Philadelp phia; Geo. Wood, Esq, q
New York.
For the dcfendonts-(O Old School, or Ortho
dor) r. w. IIubbell, Esq, Jos. II. Ingersol
Esq, John Sergeant, Esq, OF Philadelphia
/ Hon. w. &. Preston, Of South Carolina.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21

A correspondent has furnished us
with the following notices Of the death
Of the Rev. DIR. Fisk, and the Rev.
SAMUEL MERvIN. We publish them
with much pleasure, as containing q
Just tribute to the memory Of those emf
ncnt Diyines.