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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The General Assembly of this State,
commenced its adjourned session in this
town, on Tuesday last. The House
met at 8 o'clock A. Nj. but did nothing
for the want Of IA quorum in the Senate.
They adjourned to 3 o'clock p. NJ
In the afternoon, IA quorum of the
Senate having convened, the House
proceeded to business, at 8 o'clock, the
Speaker (Hon. HENRY Y. CRANsToN)
in the Chair.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. b.
Hazard to revive and amend the Lii
cense act, contained in the Digest OF
1929, and for the repeal of all subse-
qucnt acts upon that subject Friday
morning was assigned for its consid-
Grafton.
Several commune ations from Exc
cutives Of other States, in relation to
the public lands, were read and re-
cciycd One from the Governor of
New York relative to the arresting and
OBTAINING iugitives from Justice, SC.
Mr.. John II. Clark, was added to
the Committee to see what alterations
are necessary in the Election Law.
The Committee appointed to audit
the accounts of the late General Trea-
surcr, made their report, of which the
following is an abstract -
"To the Hon. General Assembly OF
the State of Rhode Island, sc. at their
June Session, A. ID. 1889 -
The Committee appointed at the last
May session of this Assembly to audit
the accounts of VIM. :. Nichols, late
General Treasurer of this State, for
the year ending April 80, 1889, and
also to receive the books and papers
pertaining to the office of the General
| Treasurer in the hands Of said Nichols,
and to deliver them to his successor in
office, respectfully report that they
have attended to the duties Of their ap-
pointment, and after a careful eXami-
nation of the accounts Of the General
Treasurer, for the year commencing
May Sd, 1893, and ending, April 30th,
1889, and also of the account of May
lst and Cd, 1889, they found the same
to be regularly and accurately stated
and supported by good and sufficien,
vouchcrs.-Thcy also found the book:
and papers in the Treasurer's Office tc
be well kept and in good order"
/ Wednesday morning.-The House
met at 10 o'clock.
H Petition of Joshua Eaton vs. creditors
granted.
II Petition Of Caroline Orchard, VS.
creditors, received.
Mr.. j. III. Clark, offered bill pro-
viding for the appointment of a physi-
clan for County Jail & States Prison,
with salary of 500 per annum.
The Sheriff Of Newport was author
ised to draw on the Treasury for the
amount Of his bill for repairs of Jail
yard fence.
The Committee on complaints against
Rail Roads, by Mr.. +. X. Potter, re-
ported that they had meeting on
Tuesday, but no one appeared to make
complaints. DIR. Richmond appeared
At Bar aud stated that he had made
levery effort to bring the subject before
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

A RAIL RoAD IN TExAs.-IncredIble MS it
may seem, grand railroad to 60 from Gal.
weston Bay To Brussos river, is now actually
on the point of completion in this country,
which is scarcely half dozen years in exist
encc and still wild uninhabted region
But when we reflect that fleets Of steamers
and square rugged vessels already move in
Galveston Bay, and ply the rivers, we can
believe any thing. The stock we learn of
the road is subscribed for, and j, is to run
over dead level close TO fine timber tracts,
the whole distance.-.Ntp York Star.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

We learn from the Gazette that Mr.. John
l.. Stephens has been appointed special agent
to the Government of Central America-the
office to which the late Mr.. Leggett was ap.
pointed, and which was left vacant by his
death. The nomination of Mr.. Stephens
must give satisfaction to the country and to
his iricnds-wc hope also to himself The
public will expect two rich volumes when he
relurns-incuding some account Of the stu
pen1ous architectural remains existing in the
lit'le-known region he is abou. visiting NJ
y CON- .4dp.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The British Queen steamship. which is
coming here in a few days, is by all accounts
q great affair. Though not wholly compile.
ted, her passage list is already full. Her
coal is being taken in through port holes GU,
in her side, for Capt Roberts says she shall
be clean. Around her splendid machinery,
level with the cabin saloons, is a brass rail
way for promenade to see her movements
without interrupting the men. Her funnel is
GO feet through and one may walk in it erect.
.Nep York Star,
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Married,

In this town Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr.. Ross
MIR. Stephen b. Davis of Fall River, To Miss Sophia H.
Armstrong, daughter OF Mr.. George Armstrong Of james
town.
Al New York oa Monday evening, 3d inst. by the
Rev. MIR. Mum, Mr.. Edward j. Mann TO Miss Abby
Martin, daughter Of Col. Edward Martin, formerly Of
this town.
In New Bedford on Wednesday morning 5th inst. by
the Rev. Mr. Jackson, Mr.. Richard Swan, Jr formerly
OF this town, Miss Mary Cannon, daughter Of James
Cannon, Esq. Of New Bedford.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The New York correspondent Of the Bal.
timore Chronicle, under date Of June 4, writes
as follows;-
"The Watch delivery this morning pre-
scented curious spectacle. Among The dis
charged disordcrlies, was iady!--of high
ton and fashion, one of the leaders of Good
Society in New York" She got spi6icated'
most strangely and decidedly, and fell into
the hands of the guardians Of the night
She was not able to tell her name till this
morning"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

THE BosToN STEAM PACKETs VIA HALL
rAx.-A Halitsx correspondent of the Me-
chanic's News Room, writes Mr.. Cunard
has five packets building. Three to run
across the Atlantic, one to ply between Dos.
ton and Halifax, and one between Pictou and
Quebec. hear hc has disposed of one half
Of his contract, but do not know the terms
II is said however, to have been for hand
some advance on the estimated value
, [Iranscripk
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

FRoM MoNTEvIDEo.-Advices from
Montevideo to the 18th April, have been
received at Boston, by an arrival at that
port, which state that the briggs America
and Eliza Davidson, whose capture by
a French vessel Of war, for an alleged
violation Of the blockade of one Of the
Argentine ports, hasbeen before noticed,
had been released by order Of the
French Admiral, on the demand Of Com
modore Nicholson and the American
Consul, and that the vessels had sailed
for Philadelphia some days previous
The blockade Of Buenos Ayres was still
kept up, and without any prospect Of its
discont inuance. The u. S. ships In
dependence and Fairfield were at Mon
tcvideo--the latter just returned from
Bucnos Ayres.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13
A MAS KILLED NY A SHARK.-Extract Of
letter from young seaman, to his parents,
dat,d
hIATAyZAs, April Is.

MATANzAs, April ID.
I" a melancholy affair occurred here yes.
,crday. A man at work in a small boat.
alongside one OF the steamboats, in the bnr.
Dor, was sitting on the gunwale, which caused
her to heel ;---nnd TO the astonishnent Of all
who Witnessed the catastrophe, n large shark
sprang up and took him from the boat and he
was seen no more. The next day shark
was taken. measuring l3 feet, but probably
was not the one that took the man. They
opched him aud found in him bccrs head
with horns on. Won rnay Judge the size ~
The mon'ter's mouth from The contents VI HE
stomach"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The French papers have a good deal to
say Of M. Tabarie, who has discovered n
process of rcviviog extinct human voices, by
making their owners breathe condensed air.
lie is busily employed in restoring to the
stage, some celebrated singers, whose voices
have abscoDdcd
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

In MISSISSIPPI, money matters are growing
worse and worse. We learn from the New
Orleans True American, that Relief laws are
called for, and it is said, a meeting Of the
Legislature will be called. Violence regns
throughout the State. Even the Judges are
assaled. Judge Mckinley had his nose
tweakcd by Marshal of the District Court
These excesses cannot continue much long
er; the people will rise in their might and
put them down.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

is so great as TO prevent men from perform
ing their dirty.
Forttudc is the foundation of true courage.
and he who r"fnses one challenge, displays
more bravery then he who accepts thou
sand. The truly brave man would suffer tn,
contempt Of a whole community rather thar
eifcoutempt.
lfyou fight with man who has villfed OF
wronged you any way, you commit sir
against God and man, and cndanger YOU
life to be revenged on villain; il you fghl
with one for some merted reproach. you ado
10 your disgrace sin which of all sins may bc
considered the least entitled 10 forgiveness
and, by depriving another Of his life, deprive
yourself Of happiness forever.
That dueling is the lowest and most bru-
tai institution ever adopted in civilized na
tions, all but the prcjudiced and ignorant
must admit; il is to b. piiied, that IN Dor
rowing custom Of savage nations, we should
take their worst. Among the most enlight'
ened nations OF antiquity, among people the
most renown ned for wisdom, forttude, virtue,
and courage, among the Greeks and Romans,
duelling was unknown. Did Cesar asks the
philosopher Of Geneva, send challenge t.
Coto. or Pompey to Ce-ar, IN consequence
of their many reciprocal ahronts ? or was the
greatest warrior of Greece disgraced because
he put up with the threats ofbeing cudgelled;
We have endeavored to place the wicked
ness, folly. and absurdity of duelling, in the
strongest light, by arguments based solely
upon morality and philosophy but we can
not bring this paper to close without bring
ing to bear against this blood written codc
the divine precepts and example Of The great
founder Of our religion; it il enough to say
that he who holds IN reverence the precepis
and character OF our Saviour, must also hole
in utter dctest ation the institution of duelltnp
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13
fFrom Poulson's Philadelphia Advertiser

II has been stated in some of the papers
that the late passage Of the Great Western
from Liverpool to New York, of l3 days and
Z hours, is the shortest ever known. | have
been informed that as long ago as 1888, the
ship Astrea, commanded. by Capt. John Der
by, Of Salem, Mass. brought to this country
the news of the Pence, in thirteen days from
llavrc. J. II.
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MEMORANDA.

At Havana, 9th ult schr Hannah, Boss from this
port do Caspian, Swasey, from Charleston.
Al IA, snnah, 3d instant scr Engle, w! lie, Tavsnn
Cid at Mobile 3lst ult schr Exchange Andrews, for
this port.
AtPhadclpha, 9th inst schr Canton, Staples for this
port. .
Tl,c sloop Amelia, Thomson or this port, owned by
= Dehlois, went ashore mt Block Island on Saturday
evening lst inst Vessel lost, sails and rigging saved
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13
From the n. y. Com. Adv. Of Saturday.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONs-COM-
PLETEU.

The Richmond Wing Extra Of yesterday
morning gives the complete returns OF the
late election, which has been so vigorously
contested between the combined efforts Of
the national and state governments on the one
hand, and THE PEOPLE on the other
The following are the resuts-less favorable
in regard to members Of Congress than we
have latterly supposed, although more ia
vorable than we at first believed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

LAKE STrAMISG.-Thcrc are no lcss than
20 s'comcrs now navigating Lake Eric, and
Of this number 2S arc Of splendid magnitude
md flush, which cminently en,iilc them. snys
tho Detroit Post, to The name Of "Flosting
Palaces All Of them have been built since
Ie;2. AZ this rate in leJO there will be- near
200 s'esmbosts, " do the commerce Of that
new world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The U. S. Circuit Court has been
adjourned to Tuesday next, the 18th
inst. in consequence of the session Of
the Legislature at present convened in
this place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The Yearly Meeting of the Society
of Friends, will commence in Ports
mouth, on this Island, on Saturday
next, and be continued in this town on
sunday, and several succeeding days
Of the ensuing week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

CrRE roR dissolve half
an ounce Of saltpeire 10 pint Of brandy. "
IL said by those who have tried the expert.
nent to be tho most excellent antidote for
that painful complaint.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

The Bangor Wing states that tho expense
Of the defence Of the Disputed Territory
expedition will not fall much, if any, shor, Of
the sum appropriated by the Legislature,
*S00C00
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

AZ the recent session Of The u. s. Circuit
Cour, in Mississippi, there were 200 causes
on the docket. The fees Of The Clerk oi the
Court for the session, were upwards of
$4,000!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13

.4uciioneos.-The name Of Mr.. Charles n.
Tilley, was inadvertently omitted in the list
Of Auctioneers, published in our last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-06-13


CONGRESS-COMPLETE.
DISTRICTS.
Joel Iloleman, Adm. in place Of Mallory, W.
II. y. Rives, do reelected
81. w. Jones, do do
4G. &. DroIngoole, do do
s John lIill, Wing, in plnce of. w. Bouldn, Adm.
Walter Coles, Adm. reelected
Nv. l.. Goggin, Whig, in place of A. Stuart, Adm.
3 Henry A. Wise, Wing, reelected
9R. NJ. 4. Hunter, do do
10 J. Taliairrro do do -.
II J. Minor Boiis Whig in place of. Robertson, w.
l2 J. Garland, Conservative, reelected
10 Linn Banks, Adm. do
IA G.. r. Mercer, Whig, do
Is William Lucas, Ada in place ofJ NJ. Mason, Cons
l6 Green B. Samuel, Adm. in place OF J. s. Penny
hacker, Adm.
II Robert Craig, Adm reelected
IL q. w. Hopkins, Cons. do
10 Andrew Blerne, Adm. do
20 Joseph johnson, do do
2l Lewis Steenrod, do DO
I2 Adm.-7 Wbgs-2 Cons.
*In both cases we count Mr.. Poulson, Van Buren
member from the Accomac Wing District with the
Wings. lie voted last winter for the Wing Senatorial
candidate several ballots, and the Wing "ecls
bound, we becve 10 reflect the sentiment of his dis
trict, which Is decidedly Whig" The Enquirer counts
him OH the Van Buren, side.
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PORT OF NEWPORT.
CLEAR ED.

Brig WIN. Henry, Cole, Warren.
srhr. Banner, Nickerson, Providence.
Sloop Rienzi, Heath, do
Do. Camilla, Champlin, do
Do. Venus, bliycn, du
Morning herald., 1839-07-01

horse bears her as IL proud and conscious OF t Deau
t;fnI burthen. and if Queen Elizabeth looked more
nobly when re viewing the soldiers OF the Kingdom az
Tibury Fort we regret that we were not present 10
Mrs. s, OF Elm street, is also widow, and
aIso very young and very beautiful She has been
called bewchng and sober truth IT would be dii
cult to find dozer ladies' that are more So Though
five summers nave seen her widow, she still wears
her weeds, though they
ssThe likeness q kingy crown have on"
Her form is exquis,te; her features regular as
though they had been carved by Phidias; and had
Pygmalion seen her person. he would have preferred
il To that Of his divinity. She has smile and
fattering word foe ali, and her manners are as en-
chanting her person is pleasing
These are among the most beautiful OF the female
eauestrians of New York, though they by no means
include the whole. There a number OF others,
who like the above, most excellent riders ana
very lovely women; Of these we have not time nor
space to tell day, but shall particularly describe
them hereafter. We admire this plan OF riding out
daily on the part oi oar young and lovely women oi
New York. Ii i even more fascinating than female
locofocoism: and We wish that instead OF a lew 40
zen lady riders, we had few hundreds gracing our
beautiful avenues daily and hourly. The bloom OF
buxom health would then adorn the cheeks OF those
pale indoe beauties who now sleep away the morn
ing in their delicious beds and lounge away the
afternoon istessly sofa, in dIshabiile reading
Harper's last new novel, or listening to the small
talk of love sick swain.
Morning herald., 1839-07-01

as stakeholder The statute law Of this state renders
entirely nugatory all wagers the event Of any
election, and gives the party the right to recover
the money they may have depsscd with the stakehol
der, whether the stakeholder has retained it in his
possession net.
We find the law so on the statute book, and so loHg
az il remains there the Courts will enforce IT, With
out doubt il was passed. for the purpose Of securing
the purity Of elections but the objects Of the Legis
lature were entirely unimportant, for we have mo-
thing to do with the policy of the law but TO obey it.
II the plaintiff has made appear your satisfaction
that he deposited the money with the defendant ON
an event dependant the last election, he has rgs
to recover Il with interest from the time the Piain
be for the plaintiff you will have right to say whe-
ther any such affidavit was necessary to make the
wager valid, as the counsel read TO you.
The Jury returned verdict for $l,0O damages
but gave interest costs, the plainth,s coun-
sci had said he did not ask for them.
Morning herald., 1839-07-01
Police OmCc.

A curious, strange Adrenture.-NIonday evening,
the neghborhood of Chatham street was thrown into
violent commoton, in consequence Of report get
ting aioat that certain vcnder Of blue pills and
concocter Of camomies had been detected in mall
practices, and that the body Of n young and hand
some woman had been found in his sanctum sancfo-
rum, nicely slowed away in a cask Of old jamaica
rum. This ramor awoke the indignation Of /" all the
morals that congregate between Chatham street
and the Five Points, and the house oi the amorous
doctor surrounded by a band Of loafers in
brecches and pctticoats, who oaly wanted to get
hold Of the naughty Of Gaen iR order TO give him
taste Of the beauties Of Lynch law. Whilst the
hubbub was at its height, Sherh's oficcrcame out
of the house bleeding prousey at the and pro-
ceeded to the Police Office, where he applied 10 tho
sitting Magistrate for warrant TO arrest Doctor Will
liam Evans, of Chatham street.
"Well," says the Magistrate, "let ms hear what
he has been doing, and how you came TO get into
such muss as that"
"why, your Honor" replied the defeated bum
bailf, "you see the Doctor is one OF them ere gall
lant sort Of dandy fellows, who has always got two
three women in tow and sometime back, you
know, he sent TO reside over in Jarsey, Just to
get her out Of the way Of the Aims House peo :
pie"
"Ahl" said the magistrate, putting his finger to
his nose, "wasnt her mama Hannah Powerl and
didn't she get into that advocate Of moral reforml'
ITO be sure she DID, and the Doctor caused them
Well, you see sir, there has long been an action
pending on some law proceedings Instituted by the
Aims House Commissioners, account Of this same
Hannah, and the Sheriff officers have tried over
and over again TO nab the Doctor but he has grown
such shy cock, that there Is no doing nothing
At all with him. unless some one takes him in band
that is regularly mp t. trap"
Well; go on fast" said the magistrate, il I am
TO hear all this yarn"
"Yes, s,r, and so you see, to make long story
short, was sent for because he knew me, and
was regularly deputized on purpose To accommo-
date this ere Doctor and would you think ii SIR the
ungratefu fellow set his two 'prcntces on me and
beat me black and blue, rung my nose, and turned
me out into the street spectacle for every oaer to
laugh at"
1T certainly was a wicked thing" said the ma
gistrate, bat take your and couple Of of-
GERS and go and bring the Doctor bsfore me-"
In the course Of the evening the Doctor and bis
pugnacious 'prentces brought up and compelled
to- find bail for the assault comriittcd the Deputy
Sheriff, and worse than all, the Doctor was then
obliged to succomb to the principal sheriff, and goto
durance vile for his little peccadiilocs with Hannah
Power
Morning herald., 1839-07-01
suPcrssr Court

full Bench present
JUNE A-His Honor the Chief Justice delivered
the following decisions
John Myers and wife VS. John Constantine and
characterization in this case set aside without
costs; the parties to settle the Original rule wunn
fifteen DAYS from this date or plantii 10 DC al ho-
erty to issue new execution - -
Park Bcnjamin vs.. the Mayor, &c. Of New York
Judgment for the plaintiff
Joel Ii. Post CT ais ads the Cayuga Cosnty BANK.
Motion for new trial denied.
Michael Perizer VS.. WilIiams.-Judgment for
plaintia on the demurrer, with liberty to defendant
to plead de moro ten days after notice OF this rule
=" IhsrIe. Oakley ads William stone.-Judgment
The people etc or rel. Samuel Boyd, Robert Czech
ran ef ais VS.. Jacob Acker, shcrih.-On the motion
Of the Attorney for the REALTORS s tna tns
Sheriff he called and he not answering, is ordered
that his default be- and the same is hereby entered,
and. ON like notion it is ordered that the plaintiff
leave to Gle ntcrrogatories, and that the de-
fentlant answer the same on Monday next
lanes H. Danforth vs.. Iexander Csmpbcll-Nsw
trial yrantcd-costs to abide the event.
T.,cr,nce vs. Harbeck.-Ths was an acnon TO
recover an amount of csmnissions alleged '" De
due from the defendant to the plantiH for certain
services performed by him in settling claim on 'Ae
Spanish Government. zoo, s -.
IL appeared that in the year 1854, numDer o' un
dcrwiters and public companies had ciaiAs on ,ne
| Spanish oycrnment for American property conhs
cass.i, and among them the defendant, who ciaimed
a sum amounting to sic, iO0 Tor the loss ~ tue o'g
Fairy The defendant prepared ei papers,
and made an offer the claimants to prosecute ,her
claims and got the papers prepared Tor counsel Tor
an allowance of "a per cent subsequently az ar
rangcment was entered into by winch the pi"nuh
was 10 do all the business and to have per cent ON
the amount recovered, and in several cases. TINS sum
was paid him. A commissioner was appointed py
the government Of the United States, and se'',e
ment effected with the Spanish Government, by
which arrangement stock was created to pay on
the claimants, and sum Of money was also paid 70
them in full satisfaction Of all demands
For the defence, il was set up that the stock had
fallen low to be almost unsaleable and that the
compensation claimed by the plaintiff was ost OF
all proportion 10 the services rendered by him In
reply to this II was proved that the deicndsnt had
received considerable sum, ard that other claim
ants had paid plaintiff per cent, in cash. the net
amount which they had received, ever aud above
their claims and that the defendant had promised to
| do what the others did.
His Honor, in his charge to the Jury, left it for