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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

point, and taken into Apalachicola, where a
small collection being made him, hc was en-
abled to proceed North by The way Of Colum-
bus.-S. Joseph'S Times.
The Florida paper gives this paragraph
under the title Oft remarkable escape-we
should call il a mortal tough story. Never
theless IL may be true.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

HEALTH OF CHARLEsTOS.-Thc number
of deaths IN Charleston, during the week end
ing Oh the 7th instant, was seventeen. Four
of these were occasoncd by the yellow fever.
A note to the official report states that all
these cases originated on board of vessels,
and that the yellow fever is confined cxclu-
svcly to the shipping in the harbor and
stream,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

/ OF Columbia. Mr.. Cranston voted for this
law, while very many Of these investigating
gentlemen voted against il. The following
is the letter Of Mr. Cranston which has called
forth these remarks. II is a straight forward,
manly cpisde, which does honor to the writer:
llousE OF REF WAsnrNGroN, ID. g.,
April 3d, 1888.
b. CRANsroN, ESQ
And now for my vote
in relation to the duel. was opposed
to investigation, because, in the first
place, all the circumstances were
known to US, and | thought no good
would come from it, and the House was
in such state of excitement, that if
investigation was proper, it were better
to postpone it for week, to give time
for the passions Of members to subside.
And it was known to the friends OF
Mr.. Cilley that this duel was to take
place indeed it was known TO the
whole House at - O'Clock on Saturday
that they were going out, and no meas
urcs were taken 10 prevent it, and
pending the correspondence, Mr.. Gil
ley, in company with some members of
Congress, was practising with the rife,
and the challenge was not accepted till
Mr.. Cilley's accuracy as marksman
was asccrtaincd.
And | heard one of his friends saw,
on Saturday, that Mr.. CilIcy was the
best rifle shot in the country that at
eighty yards he hit eleven times within
IL space which could be covered by Il
mans hand.
This fact was circulated through the
House, and no measures taken to pre-
vent the shedding of blood all this
shows plainly enough that Mr.. CiIley
was sacrificed in the hopes OF killing
Mr.. Graves.
Again, at the same time, both Houses
of Congress voted to MIR. Cilley the
honors Of u public funeral, aud that the
members so into mourning for thirty
days all the Departments of the Gov
ernmcnt Except the Supreme Court,
which rciuscd) attended him to the
grave, and yet they all knew that he
had attempted to kill Mr.. Graves, and
in that attempt was killed himself
If the law was to be vindicatcd, he
who died in violation Of the law should
not have been buried as though he had
been public bcnciactor.
l do not say these honors should no,
have been paid to him, but I do say
that having been paid, Congress was
prccludcd from passing ccnsurc on the
other party.
l know that many voted for the in
vcstigation, because they thought il
proper, and know that it was voted
for by others from fear of public scn,i-
ment, and | know that it was voted for
by many from purity moiircs; yes, many
of those members who uniformly oppose
all interference on the part of the
House, to prevent dueIling, were on
this occasion the most clamorous for
investigation.
] am now, and always have been,
ready to go as far as he who would go
iarthest to prevent and punish duclling,
but after paying the highest honors to
one party concerned in a duel, l never
will join any sc. of men, to persccutc
and hunt down the other party.
In great haste, and with great respect,
l am, dear sir, very truly yours,
II. b. CRANSTON.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

We copy the following letter of the
Hon. ROBERT j. CRANsToN, with the
article preceding it, lromthc Providence
Journal ofMonday last. We deem i, un-
nc ;cssary toadd any remarks ofour own
to those of the Journal-thcy are alone
sufficient and to the point, and with the
letter, must carry conviction to the mind
of every one in regard to Mr.. Grams
tons views and opinions Oh the subject
of ducling.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

NEGLIGENCE AT ARANTiNE.---The
French steam vessel .''eteor has Yellow Fc-
vcr Oh board-many of the crew il--and yet
some of her officers, as we learn, are now, or
have been to-day, in the city. The Yellow
Fever Is also, IT is said, on board the British
slo"p Of war Buzzord, at the Quarunlne.-
". u american.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

LAW DEcIsIoN.--Sncc Judge McKinIcy's
extraordinary decision in the ". S. Court at
New Orleans, placing steamboats, out Of the
jurisdiction Of Congress, racing on tho Mis-
sissippi has increased to an alarming extent.
Between Judge Mckinley on steamboats,,
and Judge Story OH whaeshps, our maritime
laws are doomed TO undergo a serious con-
vulsion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

ONE HALF OF EAsTpoRT, (MAINE)
DESTROYED BY rIRE.-A fire broke out
on the 9th at this place, and destroyed
one half the property Of the town, COM
prising more than jorty-one places of
public business. 1t commenced at No.
3 Water street, sweeping off every
building on both sides of the street, 10
the store of the Mcssrs Hobbs.
Every wharf in the neighborhood was
cleared except the two stores of the
lower end Of Hayden's whari-Ccntral
wharf, Union wharf, Steamboat wharf,
and Hobbs wharf. Two vessels, the
Martha and the Abigail, were totally
destroyed, having been aground in the
dock, and several others took fire, but
were extinguished.
The list of sufferers is numerous,
chiefly merchant dealers in West India
Dry Goods, flour and corn, hat stores,
jewellers, tailors, shocmakers, and eve
ry species of mechanics. The slip Of
the Passport Sentinel says:
"Nothing remains of what was yes
terday the centre, and in fact nearly
the circumference of the business part
Of the town, but heap of ruins, above
which rise the blackcned chimnics OF
the burnt buildings,-and over which
the smoke rests like pail as if to hide
the hideous mass beneath. Since wri-
ting the above, an estimate has been
made of the property destroyed, which
is put at S24O, 900, of which $50, 600
are supposed to be insured"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

THE PRESIDENT is understood 10 be pas
sing a few days with Senator Hunter, in
Westchcster. From thence ho 10 to proceed
to the cottage of Washington Irving, on the
banks of the Hudson, where he will remain
short time. Ills next visit will be to Mr..
Governor Kcmbic, at Coldspring, among the
Highlands. While there he will doubtless
cross over to West Point, and inspect that
institution.
The Presidents departure from this city
on Tuesday, was altogether chilling affair.
Indeed, after the military pageant Of the re-
cepton was over, every effort TO keep mp an
excitement was a dead failure. To the mill
tary is due the ecidt of the reception. Our
uniformed troops are composed OF our most
respectable young men seven OF every ten
of whom ore Wings. Many turned ont with
great reluctance, and only because of special
orders from their superiors. One Of the finest
regiments voted that they would aot parade
for the occasion, and were only induced TO
do 90 by second peremptory order from the
Major General. Another regiment, after tho
reception was over, finding that their pres
ence was claimed by the Tammany men, as
n spontaneous honor to Mr.. Van Buren,voted
that they turned out in honor, not Of MIR.
Van Buren,. but ofMe President Of The United
States. SO we are informed.
The fact is, there are many unpleasant and
morlifying circumstances connected with the
Presidents visit, upon which we wish not Ia
dwell. Our meaning will be understood by
advcrting to the fact that he fell into the
wrong hands He was taken possession Of
by the loafers of his party, instead of the gen
lcmen. lie had engaged lodgings at The
American Hotel, and sent his baggage and
horses thIlhcr. But the agrarians getting
wind Of it, declared that he should not lodge
at n Wing hotel and forced him to take up
with other quarters.
We might enlarge upon this subject, but
it is painful to do so. The great mistake Of
the President in this tour is. ,ha, he has al
lowed himself to be received as he President
of pariy. We could wish him to travel as
President of this glorious UHIoN, and to bc
received and hoDored every where as such.
But in order to such course, the miserable
party hacks and hangers on for official
crumbs and cheese -parings, must be made,
as Mr.. Randolph was wont TO say, "to keep
their places."-.E y. Com. .4dp.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

The splendid stcam-packet "Ncp-
tune" commanded by Capt. Pennoycr,
has been put OH the line between New
York, this place and Providence, for Il
short season. She arrived here for the
first time, yesterday morning, from N.
York, and left again in the afternoon
on her return trip. The Neptune was
formerly New York and Charleston
stcam-packct, and is said to be in every
essential particular, very superior
boat. She is owned, we understand,
by Gen. JAMES Hamilton, of South
Carolina, nt present residing with his
family at this place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

Oh how pleasant it is What TO
hear a child bawl for two ho,lrs upon a
stretch, at the top of its lungs, because
its mamma won't i've it a good
licking.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

The steamer John w. Richmond, it
will be seen, has Recommended her
regular trips between Providence, this
place, and New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

Thomas w. Dorr, Of Providence, and
Benz. B. Thurston, Of IIopkin,on, are
the candidates nominated for Congress
b. tic Loco Focos.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

Syracuse AND UTicA RAN RoAp.--pas-
scngcrs now pass and ro pass between Alba
ny and Auburn 70! m!cs) un the rsh rood,
IN one day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

the window and its frame into the room,
one Of the plinths Of tho window was
thrown broken in pieces into a field
twenty or thirty yards in an opposite
direction. The bolt which followed the
other rod from the chimney, burst into
the northeast part of the house, passed
down partition wall into pantry
In its course were hung several iron
utensils which were partly melted at
several points on their surface, and in
some places there were round holds in
the tin ware produced by the fusion of
the metal which dropped, in a liquid
state, from the hole made by the transit
of the Lightning Passing from this
pantry, it burst through the wall of an
adjoining room, coming through directly
against the back of looking glass;
The frame Of this was shivcrcd, and
the broken glass was projected, hori-
zontally, across the room, and driven
deep into an opposite door, which was
literally bristling with the sparkling
fragments. 1t then passed out at the
west side Of the house, below the floor,
splitting the foundation in its COURSE
At the several places in the partition
walls where the plaster was rent and
torn off, the lath and other nails were
slightly fuzcd, the heads looking bright
as ifthey had been timed. Two other
females were badly burnt, and most of
the persons in the house experienced Il
shock, more or less severe. 1t is in
deed remarkable that no lives were lost
Mr.. Perry has since had conductor
attached to his house.
The lightning also struck barn in
tho Neck on the Clarke farm, in which
three men who had been fishing, had
taken shelter from the storm. They
were all struck down--two of them
were seriously injured, and have not
yet entirely recovered.
The slaughter house Of Mr.. Wanton
II. ShcSrman, on the hill, was struck,
and almost every pane of glass in it
broken TO pieces.
The lightning struck in several other
places, but we believe did no other
damage,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18
WIIIG NO. MI N ALTON
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:
III T. n X Y CL A Y,
OF kcntnckY.
WIG NOMINATION..

TIVE.N'TE-SIA1H CONGRESS.
ROBERT IL. CRANSTON, Of Newport.
JOSEPH l.. .TILLJNGHAST, Of Provi-
dcnce.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-07-18

| you. =" .Sd ye dOUn," my worthy friend, and
let US have an old fashioned Democratic talk
! hope you left your family and all our Dem
ocratic friends in Rhode Island well.
Mr.. Pearce.-l thank you reasonably So
! hope you and yours are well.
Mr.. IAN BTcn.-Quitc so. was just
reading long and interesting letter from
my son John [" Prince Join," as he is some.
times called,) who has been in Europe for
The last year. His reception in England has
afforded me more qualification than you can
possibly imagine. The Queen, Duke of
Wellington, and all the nobility have paid
him marked attention. Indeed, had always
flattered myself that had made favorable
impression upon the aristocratc portion Of
society there during my short mission, and
the magnificent reception Of John is doubt
less owing to their kind recollection of me.
| have, however, ordered him 10 return forth
with, as another of my sons, the Major, who
recently married lady Of great fortune, is
going out IN Il few days, and we are afraid
The Democracy would be startled at seeing
two my family receiving royal coun,cnancc
at the same time.
.Hr. PeWce.-You need have no fears on
that score, the Democracy understand what
all that parade means. They know that The
son Of the President Of IIayli, although as
black as the ace of spades, would receive the
same attention that has been extended to
your son, If he were to visit England. II is
the English policy to look at the Office not at
the man.
VI. Ian Bren.-Wcll! well! Pray tell
me If nothing can be done to restore Rhode
Island to the Democratic ranks.
| NJ. Pearce.--l think something can be
done. The Marshal and myself have been
dcputed a committee To- see you on that very
subject. You find that we have been gain
ing on the Fcderalists, and should have car.
ricd the State at our late election, but for
tho apathy and Indifference Of portion
Of the Deuoracy. They proclaim boldly
and openly that you ought not to ex.
pcct them to fight your battles whcn you
refuse To do any thing for them. Only think
how many Democratic hearts you could make
leap with joy by few strokes your PEN
There IL Gcn.--, Postmaster ut -,
the Postmaster nj -, Mr.. Collector nj
-; oil fit subjects for the official axe
Here is n list containing the names of all
Ihoso We wish displaced with The names OF
those we wish to succeed them.
Mr.. IAN Burcn.--Thcn you think the
proscriptvc policy would aid our cause IN
or State.
Mr.. P,orce--Oh, by all means, Oar boys
donl work well at all now. We can't gt
item 10 give tongue like they used TO do.
We must give them taste oi blo"d. I't
lh,m mouth The fox once aud you'll lind they
vii ncvcr out the trail again till they secure
you the brush.
.'ir IAN Bm,R--I have never hecn much
oi a lVA hunIei--uir ouly chase ever Gu
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-22

bill offered by Mr.. Critlenden, and decided in be
negntve-feas Is. nays %. rs follows:
lEAs-Messrs. Bayard. Calhoun. Clay Of Ken
lucky, Clayton. CfIiteudep, Davis, Foster, Knight
Mcrick Pfeniss, Preston. Riycs, Robbins, Rug
eics Smith of Indiana, Swift, Tallmadge and White
lie.
NAYS Messrs. Allen, Benton. Brown, Clay Of A.,
anthhctt. Fulton, Ilubbaud. King, Lima, Lyon,
monton Nicholas, Nilcs, Nonell. Pierce. Roane.
h"blns"n' SEWER Smith OF Com. Walker. Wall.
Williams oi Me-. Williams OF Mi, Wright and
foung--25.
Mt Tallmadre then offered 10 amend the bill nv
making lis provisions and penalties applicable only
t" the Office holders named when they shall sub
'etbc sums Of money to carry on elections which
was lost eas ID. nays 26. as follows; -.
NrNs-Mesas. l,avard. Calhoun. Crtiendcn. Da-
,is, Foster, Neuch. Preoss. Preston. Rives, Rob
bins Russles, SMITH of Ia, Swift lallnadge. and
Whc-l5.
MAYA essts. ALEU-, Benton, Brown. Clay Of
Ala, Clayton, Guthbcrt, Fulton. Hubbard. kinr
Linn, Lyon, Motion, Nebolns. Niles. Nouen
Pierce, koane, Robinson. Sewer. Smith of Con-
Walker, Nall. Williams OF Ne. Williams Of Nj,
WRIGHT and loung-26.
Nh Rvrs then moved to tccommii the bill 10 TIM
COMMITTEE IN the Judclny, with instructions IL.
amend the bill as to coniorm to the resolutions
which he hid submitted 10 the Senate some tire
since winch was lost e,s H. nays 81 rs fol
lows:
Nrhs-Messrs. Criucndcn Davis. Foster Knight.
hcilHh, | Ithliss, Preston, lives knggrs, Smith
Of H., Swift, lallmadic AMI Wlitc--l3
NArs-Alessrs. Alien, Benton, Brown, Calhoun,
Clay of Ala. Gntlbcr, Fulion. Hubbard, KING
LINN, Lyon, Mouton, Nirholas Niles, Notveu.
Pierce, koahe, Sewer. Smith ol Con. Walker
Wall, Williams oi Me, Williams of NJ. Wright,
and Nonng-@5.F
The question then canc up ON the enprossment of
the blll-leas s. nays %, ms follows:
EAs-- Mess,s Cr'tt,ndeu, Foster, Mcnick, Pres.
ton aud Whte--5.
NAys-Messrs Allen, Ben,on Brown. Calhoun,
Clay Of Ala. Cuthbcrt, Fulton. Hubbard King
Knight, Linn, Lyon, Uouton, Nicholas Nilrs Nor.
veil, Perez Roane, Robinson. SEWER, Smith of
Con-, nth 81 Ia, Walker. Vail. Williams of Me-
Williams, OF Mi, Wrgh, and loung--os.
These ale tho eedlnas Of the party in thu
senate supporting an Administration which claims
In be Walking III the footsteps OF their JEFFERSON and
MADISON, aud aetiug upon their principles. and ear
rtIng oul their doctrines That which Jefferson
dccmcf jDst eaaae Of yemerdl rom e0-c. these lis
pretended tpil5weff, denounced as j." unjust" "impo.
hiic,' "tgJlagied" and unconstitutional - Whit
hetorbi emplRlieay, they declare 10 be ''Rafy'
10 perform Luck at tbs. Virginia Republicans Of
rs VIII yon acgucsce IN the principles of yonr
great apostles OF RcpubIIcanism being thus SANDER
ed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-22
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER
G. II ID ~ y.
ASSAis Il, III T. N,l 90 llDI.E,l,E
ASSOK WENT VONFELTE.
Our Stock Of Spring u Summer Coed!

Our Stock Of Spring u Summer Goods
Is now fully to hand and is offered to the public
l. as the cheapest and most desirable we have ever
before exhibited.
As our Goods were selected and purchased with
great wherever and in whatever way they could
he bought to the best advantage, whether PRIVATELY
at auction, OF the importers and manufactures
themselves we at:er ourselves shall be able to
offer an assortment as general aud as well suited
both 10 the and the purses Of friends as
other in this market.
Our Stock is very large and consists in part oithe
following
Black blue black and colored Silks, plain and fs'd.
Chaleys, great variety,
Muslin de Lanes at IS. 81. per yard,
Printed Cambrics, Lawns and Musins from Is. Cd
TO the finest,
Calicoes, a great variety, very cheap,
Ginghams l entire at Is per yard,
20 bales Cotton Cloth, from cd. TO Is. per yard,
Blcached do from Cd. TO Is Cd. per yard,
2 entire bales German Burlaps, bought of the I'M
porter, and at very low prices.
Gotten Oznabnrgs, large lot al Sd,
Plaid and striped Domes,cs, for servants dresses,
Ladies Shoes, from IS. to the best Kid, al Is Cd.
Mems, BOYS and Misses do do
Beached and brown Linen Drillings,
Summer Cloths, Ermnets Grape Lasting and
Camblets, Gambroous Italian Cloths, Geo. Nan
keen, brown Linens and Cassmeres, of every quail
ity and description,
Two pieces Napoleon Cloth, very superior article
FOR gentemens Summer Coats.
Blue, black aud invisible green Cloth, entirely ne"
and unusually low.
Veslings, splendid assortment.
Leghorn Hats, for gentlemen.
GO doZ. Palm Leaf do Cd.
l Florence Braid Bonnets, very fine.
l do Nuns do style
Besides great variety OF Fancy Articles, such as
Gloves, Hosiery, Scarls, Fancy llandkercheis, &c
DC. all Of which will be sold very cheap, for cash.
BURTON q ROBES.
April Is
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PAGE n HALL.
.UENCyS.4.yT Y.sEE OFeS,

A RE NOW RECEIVING their supply Of
n SPRING GOODS, which were selected and
purchased at the North by the firm, on such
terms as 10 enable them sell cheapas such articles
can be bought Inlhls market Then stock embraces
a variety OF q 00ds, in their line, such the follow
ng,yiz:
Cloths blec black invisible Green; every variety
Cassmeres plain and rb'd; blue blk. fancy Summer
Cloths Bombazine and London d filings. Vesliugs
of EVERY variety, ilandkerchiels GLOVES,
Collars and Bosotns Satin Cravats OF new style.
Their stock of READY MADE CLOTHING
is and will continue to be large cheap aud desirable.
tientlemen wishing Clothes made to order, those
which are already made, will find it to their advau-
tage TO call and examine Tor themselves.
Main Street, merit door above the sign ofMc Boy
and Mortar, Lynchbmg.
March % I'm
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War. BENZ. w. CURTIS. AIR.

Unanimously elected by the Board of Trustees as
ifnelpal For the last two wears Mr. Curtis has
had charge of the Slate River School, buckingham
County. Va, and is highly recommended by tho
trustees OF that School; also BY President Lord of
dartmouth College, IN. ll.,) OF which he lsa grad
uatc.
The academic year is divided into two sessions of
Ave months each.
The Terms of Tuition are rs follows viz.
Preliminary Course. 4 a ne, srssiop
Higher branches OF English Ian
euage, exclusive OF Maihematcs) 10
Mathematics, French. German La
IN, or Greek Language, Is
students will be charged from their entrance. fen
SEES oil sickness cXcepted.) TIL the close OF the SEES
slons.
Board. including washing, lodging lights, &C.
may be had ~ private ilnles, at 81 per month
lhe yle'hiiy in which this Institution is located
in point OF health, morals and means OF acquiring in
'ormalion is probably not surpassed by any in the
country. In addition 10 the advantages offered by
similar institutions, students may have access 10 4
circulating Library
N, B.-Patents and guardians may rest assured
strict attention will be paid to the morals of the
students.
BY order ofthe Board
Il. +, CllEATIIAM, President.
IL The Editors Of the Richmond Enquitcr
viii insert the above once aweek Tor SIX weeks and
send their account to this Once for payment.
CoNeoRp, Campbell Co. Va..I
February 81, 1850, ia
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FIsGgRFzsY'YG.y.

ARCHER is a beautiful chestnut sofrcl, 10 years
old five feet two inches high, Of great action, fine
bone and muscle & as well proportIoned as any horse
in America. lie has beautiful coat OF har, which
denotes his superior stock bis grts full aud Deep
his back short and strong, thighs aud arms very
muscular hts front appearance IS commanding, his
head and neck are well formed his gen
lie and noble. The Archers and Dlomeds are
well knownto the people Of this county, | deem ii
unnecessary to give pedigree.
Archer was awarded NEEDLE at the last Agrcul-
tural exhibition in LynchLurg.
Any gentleman wanting TO raise tufi horses, saddle
horses. or horses for the farm, would do better 10
breed from Archer than any other horse Of my ac
quainance. From my own experience they make
the best saddle horses, and the bestarm horses that
have seen. Asto bottom they cannot be beaten by
the world join +. liza w INS.
March %