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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-09

Uork nj The Chatl,siopn, .Nass.. .Narg
fdrd--We learn ihat the order received
here about a week ago, for the immediate
construction Of sloop of war Of tho frs,
class, has been countcrmnndcd by The De
partmeni, by letters received yesterday and
instead. orders have been gwen fnr the
launching of the ship Cumberland, now IN.
der one of the ship houses. and for the con.
siruction OF schooner. Sonc prorre.. had
already been made in getting out tlrbber far
the sloop 81 war Bunker HiH .7urorn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-09


The New York Herald Of Saturday,
contains the following piece of informa-
ton respecting the establishment Of a
line Of French steamers to this country,
which, if true, and we see no reason to
doubt it, is highly important. The sPe-
cial agent, il appears, which is to be
sent out by the French Government,
and that very shortly, will be instructed
to examine four ports, for the purpose
Of selecting one for the projected line
Of steamers to arrive at in the United
States, and THIS PORT, is to be one Of the
four from which tho selection is to be
made.
We do not know whether it would
avail any thing for the citizens Of this
place to trouble themselves much, in
order to show (as has been hundred
times, at least, shcwn already the su-
perior advantages Of the port Of New
port, over every other port in the coun-
try, for vessels Of large class to arrive
at and depart from at all seasons Of the
year--but be that as it may, it is never
theless incumbent upon them to take the
subject into prompt and serious con-
sidcration, and be prepared to extend
any information on the subject, that
may be required at their hands, upon
the arrival of tho French agent.
The New Workers. and Bostonians
will, Of course, be equally alive to the
advantages to be derived from the estab-
lshment Of such a line Of steamers, and
great efforts will no doubt be made to
secure the preference for both places,
to say nothing Of our Portland friends.
But we trust the particular benefits,
which may result to either place, in
consc cqucnce Of the selection that will
be made, is not to be brought into tho
account. knowing that we stand as
good chance for the preference, as
either Of the four ports named, when
the acknowledged and wcll-known mari
time advantages our waters possess are
duly considered, and investigated with
reference to their prc-cmincnce alone,
we feel encouraged that something is
yet in store for our much neglected
Newport. The French Government
lin addition TO the information they pre-
viously possessed on this subject, have
through Admiral Casey, the commander
Of the L'Hercule, tina, visited here sevc-
raj years since, and likewise through
the French Vice Consul, Mons. Gou-
raud, who resided here for several
years, been made acquainted with the
situation, sc. Of our Bay and harbor,
and it is not improbable that Thorough
inspection will be made here whether
Newport be selected or not.--There-
fore, we say, be prepared for it.
For ourselves, we think the chances
are very much in favor of Newport, but
whether it would be well to despatch n
special delegation to France, (os Ben
nett recommends the New Workers to
do, to secure beyond all possible doubt
the selection Of this port, we leave that
to our fellow citizens to decide.
The French Government, and the French Al.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-09

Mcleod has been arrested in Lon
don Tor delalcaiions. committed previous
t. HE arresl 70 tn, country
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

IN MY success as 10 anticipate rejection OF this
III unleas gentlemen opposite VIII condcscend 10 ex-
line farther for themselves, and postpone final de-
eson till they can cooly and conscientonsly revise
ore yous Impressions If they however, will neither
DELAY the measure reject IT, | am not without
some faint hope it may never become the law Of the
land There is another high tribunal under the Con-
s,;,ut;op whose ordeal it must pass. From the past
cones nj ,bis session. where the President, under
fearful responsibility, has exhibited the lofty moral
submity Of preferng duty 10 party, and has, by his
example, recalled to memory some OF the best days OF
either modern ancient republics expect at least
fu,l and fair consideration of the neither
ask nor wish from The President any sacrifice of
principle this any other measure Bat do
trust that he Will consider the substance more than the
form Of the present act; and IL as Senator, he voted
against the similar bill Of 1882, al time when there
was surplus existing anticipated, rather than, as
now DEFICIENCY and resort to additional taxes, rem
dered indispensable, and al time when II was admit
ted by friends of the measure, that bill IN his iorm
and under present circumstances, would be without
constitutional sanction, he must now, as President, GER
,auy hesitate, if looking to consistency as well as con-
sttutonal duty.
He must also great doubts in collecting money by
one ratio under the Constitution and in distributing
by another, and in conforming neither to the idea OF
debt or due to the States to any rule of spe-
cfc appropriation of this money a gift or grant,
but rather make it to aid in the discharge assump
ton of State debts or other objects, which
not by possibility within any fair constitutional
power over these delicate and highly responsible mat
tiers.
But, no of this If all here fails, there is still
another power-another tribunal above eth er Senates
or Presidents, which | trust in God will set every
thing right This bill cannot 60 into actual operation
till next year. In the time, and before the epro
sy of corruption penetrate and faint the body po
tic the people may get light, more full and unconded.
The bae sky ofhope cleaning out in various quarters.
Let discussion and examinaton-reason and Justice
sense of equal rights among all the members of the
Union and all classes of the community, be reused and
electry the whole Then repeal will be invoked in
voice wide, deep, and irresistible No difficulty in the
way can arise as to vested rights violated compacts
The whole matter is public in its origin, public in its
progress, public in its ends
Let the great conservative power in our system then
be honestly and faithfully appealed 10, and repeal
will, in my apprehension become as certain by the hat
of the people the movements OF that onnipolent
Providence which controls not only the planetary sys-
tenI but all human designs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Il, ISL.
| Gentlemen:-I have llle honor TO acknowledge the
receipt of your kind letter. congratu!atng upon my
return TO our native country, and inviting me 10 pub
lie dinner at such time may best suit my convenience
Few things would have afforded pleasure than
| 10 have it in my power to have met so many oil my
personal and political friends and availed myself Of tie
opportunity Of expressing to them in person my CRATE.
ful acknow dgments for such manifestation Of con.
fdence and kindness Continued indsposton how.
ever, from my late distressing voyage, and engage.
ments which am unable TO control, Will deny NE this
pleasure and must throw myself upon your lndul.
rent kindness 10 excuse for declining your proir
I'd invitation.
For the too favorable estimate, gentlemen, which
YOU are pleased place upon my conduct and services
md the undimnished confidence expressed in my prn
ciples and future pray you TO accept my warm
and grateful acknowl Judgements These services, and
Greater had possessed the ability to render them,
were due TO my country, and its appreciation my only
reward | receive, therefore, the distinguished honor
you do me- with oil the sensiby that the subject and
sense Of duty inspire, enhanced as 1t has been by
the very kind and fattcring manner in which II has
been done And do not utter words Of mere form and
ceremony, when yon that next 10 my native
State there is part OF the Union from which such
compliment could come with greater welcome, than
from the Democracy Of Pennsy lvana. Who IS there
that ought not to feel proud and hattered, when such
men come forward to cheer and honor him with their
appreciation and confidence In returning, gentlemen,
after an absence of many years abroad, may yet
be permitted, hope TO say that return not only un'
changed in heart and sentiment but more devoted than
my country and to those principles ana doc-
trnes of our Republican fathers upon which have act
ed for the last thirty years. and which identified with
the whole course of my public life. These are the
principles which shall continue 10 cherish, and carry
with me to the grave, and upon the maintenance Of
which, in my opinion, depend the success and triumph
of our free institutions.
Request, gentlemen, that you viii accept indvI-
duay assurances Of the cordial esteem and respect,
with which have the honor TO be,
Your obedient and faithful servant,
A. STEVENSON.
To Messrs. Dallas, Ingersoll, Giipin, Rush, vaux,
Penniman, Ash, &c, &c, Esqs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

(Frcm lac Philodeipha SPIRIT Of the I'un6s Nor. 90
The Honorable Andrew Stevenson, late Minister to
the Court of ST. James, in Philadelphia on Thurs
day lie visited in the course of the day several Of
our Courts now in session, in company with the Honor
able Richard Rush and other distinguished gentle
men,
We give below the letter forwarded to the Hon. A.
Stevenson, short time ago. by his friends and admirers
in this city, inviting him to stop in Philadelphia and
permit them TO afford him some slight testimonial of
their esteem We give also his reply. Comment is Of
course unnecessary, for everybody will read both
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II, 1S4l.
Sr-The undersigned having learned of your return
to your native country after period of many years alb
sence devoted TO Der service take the earliest opportu
nifty TO bid you welcome in Philadelphia, on your way
to your residence in Virginia.
Attached TO that political party which first called you
fill important public trusts at home the undersigned
ogeiher with your friends throughout the Union have
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

Nov. 10Th, 1871.
Gentlemrn have had the honor receive your let.
ter inviting to dinner to be given TO Gov Gilmer
ON the 18th inst at Greenfield regret that indspen-
sable private duties, debar the pleasure of being
with YOU on that occasion, TO aid you in cheering on
in his Of adhesion to principles long cherished
representative, who has met the naledctions oil Por
ton of the late dominant party. For your expression
of confidence and kindness TO me, accept my cordial
thanks, with an assurance of the high estimation in
which have ever held the Republicans in the vicinity
of Greenfield. Be good enough TO present to them my
warm congratulations on the recent trumphs OF The
Democrats Of the Union, with my best personal re-
cards Permit TO offer you the following toast, and
to subscribe myself,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
WIN. +. GORDON.
John Tyler: The Patriot President who has had the
courage to throw himself across the "Pa OF his party
10 protect and defend the Constitution of his Country
LOUISA, 9th Nov, ls4l.
Gentlemen: have received your favor, inviting me
TO dinner to be given TO sour distinguished Represen
atiye in Congress-, Greenfield, the 18th inst BY
the Democrats of Nelson and Albemarle.
regret TINT necessary business will prevent my at
e nding OIL the OCCASION and uniting with you in doing
honor to who so well merits IT,
Accept mr. acknowledgements for the compmenta-
~ terms in which you have been pleased to convey the
invitation and do the favour TO present to the COM
pany the subioned sentiment. | cannot conclude
without congra,ulaln9 you, gehHeheh OH the oecis-
i've rebuke which the people have given in the late
elections to the leading measure Of the Wing party al
the late called session of Congress.
ain, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedent servant,
JOHN Il. HOLIDAY
To Messrs John b. Coles, Floyd G.. Hurts, Hiram w
Dawson, Halves Graves, F. l.. Whitehead, S P
Garland.
Thomas w. Gilmer-Denounced by the Wings
because be ndheres his principles, rather than to his
party
By T. W. Gilmer.-The People of JefFersons dis
trict-Always just, they have been more than gene
rous to one who values their confidence as treasure
too dear to be baered for power too sacred to be be
trayed for party.
By HAYES G.uves-The Banks Good to lead tht
people into temptation, bu, bad atdevering them from
evil
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

abundant cause 10 relooe, that, notwithstanding n.
early political opposition of part of branch OF h
Government to entrust To your the interest ~
honor of the country-you have ably honorablv m
successfully maintained both at time which on, IL tbs
sGres test The patriotism of the statesman nd the no
| ers Of the Ambassador.
Believing as The undersigned do that il will be bu !,
accordance with the wishes Of large portion of Won,
friends in Philadelphia, offer you suitable mark ~
service and your firm and consistent devotion TO on,
republican principles, during the prolonged and 6ang
| attack made upon them by the money power lheS
therefore desire TO know from you when it will sui
your arrangements to meet your Democratic feow.ci
Gems of the CITY and County of Philadelphia at public
dinner.
In expressing these sentiments Of respect for yopr
public character the undersigned beg 10 add The assu
rance Of their personal friendship and regard.
c. NJ Dallas Henry III. Phillips,
c. j. lngersoll, Jos. A. Dean,
H. ID. Gp,n, Henry ID. Len,z
Richard Rush, Thomas Vaughan,
Richard yaux, w. D. Kelley,
Z. A. Pennman, J. Page,
NJ. w. Ash, r. NJ. Petit,
w v. Petit, q. w. Barton,
George Smith, + Stoe'er
George Guer, Benz. Rush,
Peter Rambo, VIM. English
Henry Leech, James Encu, Jr,
l.. Paynler, John S. Du Sole,
S B. Kingston, Joseph G. Neal,
John Horn Peter Hay
Ovid +. Johnson, Benz IL. Brewster,
+. ID. ingraham, James Hutchinson,
Jno. Miles, Geo. +. Lehman,
r. X. Scott, James Campbell,
T. b. Town Thomas McCully
e. w Brooke, Michael Walsh.
To he Hon Stevenson.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23

raise the whole Thus it is manifest that he pays in
this way sxty-one cents on these articles alone,
or above fifty per cent more, than he would under the
State taxes and beside all this, continued 10 be sub
eced to twenty per cent taxes on all his salt and mo-
lnsses, that might otherwise be free
But take the class Of laborers and artisans who pay
merely poll tax; that and COW or small house and
garden, which might make their whole State taxation,
with family Of seven, not exceed dollar or dollar
and quarter. This class drink much coffee and
tea usually as the farmer HIMSELF and their additional
tax on them would be 81 a, while the increase
of the State tax TO raise like sum, would not be over
twenty five or thirty cents-inaking discrimination
aganst that whole class of equal TO Six or seven hum
bred per cent, and making them taxed salt and
ed moasses daily and hourly taxed necessaries instead
Of free
These two great classes of people, thus oppressed by
SUCH SYSTEM constitute more than one-haf OF the
population OF most Of the States-and while we both
lower and raise the tariff to benefit wealthy capitalists
engaged in manufactures-not one to ten numerous
as agricuursts-whle change The system of taxa
ton avowedly to relieve property and the rch-we do
this at the expense Of the more necesstous, and OF the
great masses Thus we utterly neglect the greatest
good Of the greatest number. The extent OF The ine
quality and outrage hardly be comprehended, Sir,
till you consider that if only half of the population oil
The u s. consists of these classes, and if they suffer by
this unjust discrimination, only three ourths of dol
lar TO each family of seven, it must be loss yearly to
them Of nearly million of dollars
What wre:ched cheat as we'll as rank oppression,
must the whole measure then, prove TO be in practice
the people at large. In this age of the schoomaster
abroad, and the great power Of the press do you
pec them to be blind well deaf and senseless to
such inju.tce' No, Sir. An act like this may be
passed under mpulses-itmay answer temporary end,
if adopted to advance the interests of INSCRIPTIONS
demogogucs and political obbers we'll stockjob
bers But surely it will deprave, Degrade and deiraud
all connected with the miserable deusion. Surely the
sound statesman, we'll the vrtuous yeomanry OF
the country will, when fully possessed of all The facts
and principles adverse to its adoption, lament and de-
preca,e measure so pregnant with evil.
may have failed to collect and present the ST i'm
porant of those facts and principles, SO to produce
such conviction, Certainly have not such conf
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25
Stoves.

BURNING OF ANTHRACITE Coal
Much use is made of hard coal in
stoves, and great use is also made of l.
ron vessels for evaporating water to re-
gulate the atmosphere ofthe apartments
thus heated by coal fires. Instead of
putting water in the iron vessels, put a
quantity of dry sand, and in this sand
set an earthen bowl containing pure
water, and this renew every day. and
at the same time rinse out the bowl so
that it is made clean. Water evapora-
ted in iron vessels is very offensive,
which renders the atmosphere of the a
partments impure as well as disagreea-
BILE. For parlois where the atmos-
pbere is desired TO be pleasant and a
greeable. a small quantity of Cologne
or perfumed water may be added to the
clean water, which will diffuse itself in
the atmosphere of the room, and make
il plcasant,-[N. Y. Jour. Com.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25
A Turkish Beauty, and how to
procure u white AlabAster Skin.

I epiovnd tho rlea.nrn ,L;. p,or,;n,
Of be;no introdurcd 70 /. v.rv b.ndso,,s
Turkish Ldv. in order 70 g;vc mo an
opportunity Of Witnessing q perfect sn;.
cimcn of Oriental heautv Afier a GOOD
deal of ncrsua,;on che allowed me "a
.env her nrofle. Her eves ond Owe.
l,sbes wer. intensely black :. ,houcb 7
susrec, the l,tter we're stained of a dee.
ncr dve than tho n.trr,I ono Uor
complexion was beau,ih,llv fair with
the slipAtest tnint Of carnn;ion snpnseJ
over the cheek. Her lins, swcet Iirg'
that make rs siyh even to have sean
such. Her glossy hair. which tras hrnr
with kaIcmkisr or najntcd handkor5
chief. rcnreeonf;ag = whole rar,a,ra. . E
flowers. fell in l,ose curls unon her
shoulders. and down Lerb8aE: .,,e wore
a short blocl, v.i,st Jacket. c,abroider,
cd with yoId lace. trousers Of sky blue
silk: anrnder iaclet or silk cra,e. and
one Of those beautiful tya.s,,srent sh,r,-
which rayish the tnLg!ger. and half
reveal the charms the r..a I'd hide
A noon;hcest Persian. >na,,l ...,circlr,.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25
A Royal COlloquy.

"If our next should be an heir,
Wen call him Edward Albert, dear"
mot 30 fast" the Queen replies
"Those two names 50 much prize,
They shall ne'er be worn by one,
Though he be our eldest son;
I'd have you. Albeit. understand,
The nomenclature | have plannu:
flour next should he an heir.
The name of Edward he shall bear,
In mem'ry Of my father Kent;
Our second son, It's my inent)
Shall take, of course, your own dear name.
Oui third think may justly claim
That Of my uncle Sussex;
Our fourth I'll name from Leiningen,
My own half brother young and bold;
Our fifth we'll christen lie pold;
Our sixth shall Go,ha Queen ~
(Exciaim'd the Prince with awe-struck mein, J
Blu, il some girls should int rvene 7"
"Wcli," answered she, suppose they do!'
They go fer nothing in my view;
But 10 proceed-the SIKH and seventh,
And eighth and ninth and tenth and 'leyenth,
an thus baptise"-1he Queen ,arn'd round
The Prince was strelch'd out on the ground,
And looked most ghasily wan.
What is the matter my sdor'd !"
"0hs Pease your Majesty I'm noored;
Tn no Solomon :"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

A clergyman was i. H.. day
proving young cr>"u "a.
and laughing character. ",nere nrc
times for all things said Il rious man
"a time to laugh aud n IN G tN weep,
as the good book tells US
Sir replied the arch young angel,
(or young arch angel, as you likeD 'di'
not you tell us in your sermon on Sun
day, iha, heaven itself was all smiles
that there was neither tears nor grle.
nor signing there and that saints and
angels would feast eicrnaly on the
smiles Of God p
Yes. MY dear
We'll. then said the little piece of
sainled carnation, may not ! do on
earth what's done in henven-.aan't !
have my giggle. too
The parson thoAeht ,nls 'tiae TO
laugh, and laugh he did.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

YoNKuM.,--A desperate of this name
has been found and killed by party of
citizens of Texas. He was the leader
of band of cut throatS, who murdered
for lust and pleasure. This man was
rich planter in Texas. and lived in
most magnificent manner; kept splen-
did eQuipage; owned more than a hun
drcd negroes, large tract of land had
constantly about "A hundred breeding
mares; made a yearly sale of fifteen
hundred cattle. and had a large reve-
nue. coming in from other sources. lie
was in fact the richest man in all Tex
as. lie was shot with two Of his gang.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

SuNsET.-The sun sets--and the
earth closes her great eye like that of a
dying god. Then smoke the hills like
altars out of every wood ascends a
chorus-lhe wells of day, the shadows
floats around the enkindled, transparent
iree,tops aud fall upon the gay, gem
like flowers. And the Furnished gold
ofthe west throws back dead gold on
the east, and tinges with rosy light the
lowering breast of the tremulous lark1
the evening bell Of nature.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

allow himself to be robbed-and every body is
loafer whose coat has been worn threadbars
by industry. But my hearers, act well your
parts, as Mr.. Pope says, for there all the honor
lies; and though the world should not grant it
you, you will still have the qualification of
knowing that you hold mortgage upon the
good will and respect of your fellow men, So
mote it be- DOW, in.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

THE CoNsTITrTIoNAL ARMy.-The
boys and girls in our common schools
the true standing army. These SOL
diers are in citadels which rise up "a
round us the noblest bulwavks against
ignorance, that worst enemy Of human
race. Whoever builds schooihouse,
or teaches n good school, IS erecting
the strongest monument to freedom. II
the time shall ever cone. when ."s
greal government shall ta'ter, when
this Beacon, BOW the wonder Of the
world. shall wax d.ui, the cause will oe
found in the ignorance Of The people,
"and the people perish for The iach Of
knowledge"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

The Government own large tracts of
land on the streams falling into the Gulf
Of Mexico, covered with live oak tim.
Der. For years lot of fellows have
cut this, and sold ii to others for l5 cts.
a cubic foot, and the latter have sold it
to the Government, from whom it was
stolen, for l65 cents cubic foot.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-25

The United States Bank has State
stocks pledged in Europe for borrowed
money, to the amount Of Sl7 $50 900.
The market value of these stocks is
now about 5000, 900, but they are con-
srantly depreciaiing; so that the loss of
the bank, or of the European baskers
who have advanced upon its securities,
will be over ii 100000.