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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

A Bro SHIr.--The largest ship ever
built was undoubtedly The Baron Renlew
She was constructed in Canada, and was
of solid timber throughout. She meas
ured upwards Of five thousand tpns, be-
ing double the measurement Of IN En-
glish seventy -four. She left the St.
Lawrence for London, and arrived at the
Downs in safety, after tolerable fair
passage. But her drnught Of water be-
ing very great, the pilots were unwilling
TO take her into the river through the
western channel and in attempting to
carry her round the Goodwin Sounds,
aud unable to beat up against the strong
north wind, she got ashore on the Flem-
sh Banks, near Gravelines, where she
was soon broken up by the heavy sea-
Nearly all her cargo was saved rats
Of great size were made Of her lumber,
and towed into France or into the river
Thames. Some Of these raits contained
from l5 to 90, 900 cubic feet Of lumber.-
On the top Of one Of them, which was
towed To London, was the foremast Of
this mnInmoIh'ship. 1t was II single tree
Of so feet in length, and of surprising
diameter. 1t was regarded with great
admiration, as n noble specimen of the
white pine of North America.-Bosion
Mercantile Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
FROM FLORID

FoRr PiEncE, 2 p. NJ, Nov. l4-1he
steamboat Charles Downing. has just arrived
from Fort Lauderdalc, and Brings good news
Tor all who wish TO leave this land of flowers,
Captain Wade aud Lieutenant Thomas of the
I'd Artillery. with X Company, of the same
Regiment, had returned to Fort Lauderdale
from scou, on the flllsborough jist before
the boat left. They had been exceedingly
fortunate result wns eigh, Indians killed
(six of them warriors,) and 46 prisoners,
leigh, of them warriors Some 30 acres Of
corn, &C., and several canoes, were destroy.
ed.
II is said that Sam Jones is on an island in
the Okccchobce with some so warriors, that
he is determined to make n stand and die
sooner than surrender. An Indian guide will
show where he is. Two Companies leave,
this afternoon, for Fort Iauderdalc, Major
Childs accompanying. No doubt oil the
troops to be spared from the posts on the
coast will be marched mmcdistey upon some
strong hold
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

THE Rev. Mn. KSArr, u preacher Of
considerable celebrity, has been holding
meetings in this city for four or five
weeks. They have been generally well
attended, and sometimes very much crow
ded. Various opinions are entertained
as to the proprieiy of Elder knaPp's ser
mons. Many very pious and intelligent
persons are his warm friends and admir-
-rs; on the other hand, some of his ex-
pressions, If they have been correctly
quoted, are not examples Of good taste or
christian charity. Towards some other
denoinin ations his remarks have been se-
we're. In one Of his sermons he made
some remarks against the Universalisis,
and in reply to a question which he made
lady rose aud answered. AT subsequent
meetings he made some remarks deroga-
tory to the character Of The lady, and also
we believe, Of her family. We are not
ac quainted with all the particulars, but
the consequence was an action ior slan-
der, the damages being laid at $4,000
The writ was served by The High Sheriff
Of the county, last Tuesday evening. 1t
being understood that writ against FL
der Knapp was in the hands OF the Sheriff,
large number Of persons went to the
church, where great excitement and
cournotion ensued. Elder Knapp went
out, and the writ was served at his boar
ding house, two Of his friends becoming
bail.
Ii is Justice to the Sheriff to say that
his conduct was marked with propririy
and delicacy. On Tuesday evening the
wit was put into his hands; he was per-
cmptorily directed to serve i, that evening
aud was informed where Elder Knapp
was preaching. Without informing any
one that the writ was 10 his posse sson, he
went to The church and took n seat with
the intention Of making the arrest at the
close of the services, aud after Elder
Knapp had left the house. The fact,
however, became known, a crowd as.
sen,blsd, and created great confusion,
in the course of which the Sheriff was
called upon to come forward il he was
present he answered, aud assured Mr..
Knapp that he would protect him but
Mr. Knapp had left the house. The
Sheriff having received an assurance
that he should be found ut his boarding
house, did not object to his departure
The Sheriff then addressed the crowd
outside, that seemed disposed to make
confusion he informed them that dis
turbing II religious meeting was grave
offence, and assured them that he would
arrest aud prosecute to the full extent OF
the law, amy who were guilty OF raising
n riot or confusion. Quiet was imme dla-
lely restored. We state these paricu.
lars in Justice to the Sheriff, who perform
ed only his duty, aud who, had he omit
ted TO serve the writ, nigh, have been
held liable TO heavy damages. s.-Pror.
jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
from your friend,
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
BosTON, Nov. I9, lSll,

BosTOy, Nov. l9, lS4l.
LEWIS TApPAN, Esq. New York.
Dear Sir,-l received, and accept with
thanks the clcgan, Bible, presented me by
Cinque, Kinna, Kalc and thirty two Other
Mendinns. who are indebted TO you, and your
benevolent associates, probably for their lives,
certainly for their deIiverance from an unjust
prosecution. and long protractcd imprison-
ment and finally for the means Of returning
to their own country.
| enclose herewith my answer tn the ad
dress Of Cnque. Kinna, and Kale, in behalf o'
the whole number inserted before the title
page 10 the volume. ask Of your kindness
to communicate the answer, with my best
wishes for their safe return home, To them
have becn unwilling to meet thcm in any
public exhibition, which might have the ap
pen,ance ON my part Of any ostentatious dis
play of the service which II had been my good
fortune 10 render thcm--a service OF which
have otherwise too strong a propensity To be
proud, and OF which feel that all prld. and
elf-approbation ought TO sink into the scnt,
ment Of humble and fcrvont gratitude to God
The silent gr,tnla,ions Of my own conscience
for the part have taken ~ these concerns
are too precious tn seek for the praise or t.
hazard the ccnsure Of public assembllcs.-
But could not cease TO take an interest ~
their welfare. and to hope for the consnmma
tion Of your kindness 10 them in the accom-
their native land.
am, with great respect. dear sir. faithfully
yours, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

The PRINcR DE- JOiNvILLE.--The Prince
de Joinyills arrived in Boston, on Wednes-
day morning Of last week, from New York,
by way Of Stonington and Providence Rail
Road. lie was accompanied by the French
Consul and two of the managers OF the Ball,
and also his suite, thirteen IN number. con-
sisllng Of the officers Of his squadron. They
lodged at the fremont House. lie visited
The Navy Yard on Wednesday, by invitation
OF Commodore Downes. and was received
by a national salute. On his arrival al the
railroad depot, he disappointed the curiosity
Of the crowd, who were assembled 10 see
him, by the promptness with which he took
q coach, before he was Identified, and drove
to the fremont House.
The Ball in compliment to him was given
at Fsnenil Hall in the envening. The Hall
was appropriately decorated, aud fitted with
a spring floor iorv dancing. Quincy iialf,
which is connected with Faneuil Hall, by the
covered bridge erected for the Mechanics
Exhibition, aud the Arinories. were 6iled up
for drawing, supper and dressing rooms, the
whole forming u suite OF rooms OF over six
hundred feet in extent, well adapted To so
numerous an assembly, and handsomely cn,-
be lished for the occasion. The arrsnge-
Menls were such as TO promise very ngreea-
J BILE entertainment, and il may well be sup.
posed thut q great number Of gentlemen ond
Indies were present, aud tlnt they formed
splendid urray Of fashion and beauty.
The DECORATIONS Of the Hall were very
brilliant and tasteful, aud the light was album
dant and well arranged. The whole hall
was canopied with tri. colored festoons, hang.
ing from the centre Of the ceiling above the
chs sndaier to tho walls on every side. Tho
walls and columns were decorated BY flags
Of every variety, disposed with great ipste.
The panneling Of the galleries displayed
the names of the different members OF the
royal family Of france, Of Lafayette and OF
Washington, in distinct and brilliant charac-
tiers. The front Of the rostrum, or the raised
part of the lall, was painted with the insignia
of the Legion Of Honor and the arms OF
France, supported on either side by The arms
of Massachuss. It's and the United States.
Behind this, Ut the head Of tha hall, was
large aud beautiful representation OF the
frga,es Ia Belle Poule and ia Cassard.
The floor was handsomely painted. with
various devices, in squares, which united TO
the ornamental effect the advantage of mark
ing the positions and extent Of the different
sels Of quadrlllcs.
The supper tables were laid in the rotun-
da OF Quincy Hall. The covered bridge to
this building, and tho passage, which was
enclosed through the long hall OF that build
ing to its centre, were carpcted with white,
and their walls hung with white. adorned with
flowers. The appearance of the supper
room was very beautiful, the walls aud tables
being covered with flowers and other deco
rntions, and the whole brilliantly lighted
Boston Daily .idrrtiser.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
HERALD OF II III E II nj E S.

'My queue" he repeated, looking after
her as she went lightly up the street,
singing, quite forgetting she had sold
them
Strawberries! buy my nice ripe
strawberies!'
'Confound the little witch with her
wberries! Cut off my queue! My
queue, did she say my QUEUE
Good heavens!' and he felt behind his
head for it with afectionate care, and,
finding that it was safe, he embraced and
snoothed it with Il tenderness s. warmth
of attachment that was grateful TO wit
ness.
Ii the fair reader cares TO know the
subse quent events in the life Of the pref
" maid of Wcehawken, ahe is referred
to story called Fanny Grey, or Love
and the Queue, which will appear the
ensuing week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

The following is a fair hit at the accounts
from Windsor, in some Of the fashionable
English papers:
EXPRESS FROM WINDsoR.--Last evening
a most dlabolical, and, It is to be regretted
successful, attempt, was made 10 kiss The
Princess Royal. II appears that the Royal
Babe was taking an airing IN the park, re.
clining in the arms Of her principal nurse, and
accompanied by several ladies Of the court,
who were amusing the noble infant by play
ing ratilcs, when man at fcrociouS appear.
pncc emerged from behind some trees, walk
cd deliberately up TO the noble group, placed
his hands on the nurse, aud bent his head
over the Princess. The llonournbc Miss
Stanley, guessing the rutfian's intention ear
nesty Impored him to kiss her instead, in
which request she was backed by all the la.
dies present. He was not, however, to be
frustrated III tho attempt, which no sooner
had he accomplished. than he hurried off
amlds, the suppressed screams Of the ladies.
The Royal Infant was immediately carried to
the palace, where her hearl-rcndmg cries at
tractcd the attention Of Her Majesty, who, on
hurrying to the child, and hearing the pain.
! ful narration, would, in ihe burst of her ma.
tcrnal affection, have kissed the infant had
not Sir J. Clarke, who was fortunately pres
cnt, prevented her SO doing.
DR.. Locock was sent for from town. who,
immediately On his arrival at Windsor, held Il
conference with Sir J. Clarke, and a basin Of
pap was prepared by them, which being ad.
minslered TO the Royal Infant, produced the
most satisfactory results.
We are prohibited from stating the meas
ures taken for The detection Of The ruffian. lest
their disclosure should Illustrate the ends o!
justice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

The PRiNcE ne JoiSvILLI arrived at 81.
Louis, (Mo.) on Friday, the 9th ul,. and de-
parted thence on The 9Th for Louisville snd
Pnsburg, on his return to the East. The
Republican says:
"IIe was forced to abandon his purpose OF
visiting Prairie do Chen and the 81. Peters,
and his stay in st. Louis wns shortened. by
The delays experienced IN CRUISING from
Green Bay to Galcna. Daring his short so
lourn here he was waited upon by many of
our citizens, especially the French. lie ex-
presses himself greatly delighted with the
country and his trip, although IN several in.
stances he was subjected 10 the roughest OF
.bac kwoods' fare aud accommodations. In
his appearance, dress, and dcmcanor, he is
quite republican, nffnblr, and polite, snd stu
jluusly avoids everything like display. In
isc,, his great anxiety appeared to be 10 pass
unobscrved. When he leIi yesterday large
number ol prrson, had assembled on the wharf
Ia catch glimpse OF him MS lc passed from
the hotel 10 the boat, but he bafflcd their Gu
riosiiy. His suite frat cAmc dawn. and amer
u time bc walked dnWp, SOLITARY and n"ne,'
aud passed through The crowd, M "nc %.
..rv'na "r rcco."'y'ng him until !e wss on
t..rt
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

GREAr NATunAL CuRIos,TY.-"Thc small
cst man IN the worlu" is now exhibiting Of
the Hancock House. in this place. lie is a
perfect dicdrE seventeen years Of aye. weigh.
ing only twenty three pounds wIco dressed.
mud Inc assuring bnt twelve inches round the
waist. II IL amusing To see hIp, walk, his
goi, ~ So maic,tIc aud manly. lie has had
nnd siil erj'ys good hral,h, and Iiis appetite,
II u SAID w"nil astrpish ihc lovers of good
living. Those who have never seen such
prodigy should call to-day aud feast ,bcI'
eyes with thu nncmqly u homa1 m,'irr.-
nm Ini,.I
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

4 coiored man was elected 10 the Massa.
chuset's Legislature at the recent election,
in the town of Townsend. 1t occurred ns
follows:
The three political paiiies-Whigs, Demo-
Gratis and AbollIonsts-werc equally divided
IN that town and Of course neither party
could elec, q Representative TO the Leglsla.
turc, without the aid Of another party. The
Wings and Democrats by turns courtcd the
favor Of the Abolitionls,s, and proposed 10
unite with them upun man who should rep
resent either Wing or Abolition principles,
or Aboi,ionsm aud Democracy. But no
the Aboli,ions,s mus. have their own man,
or they would prevent n choice.
Two or three balotings were held without
success. The Wings and Democrats finally
becoming vexed at the obs,inucy Of their abo'
lltion brethren, determined to give them o
full blooded Aboli,ionisi, without mislakc.-
They accordingly came to an understanding
upon the subject. nominated very black
but very respectable old Negro, aud march
ed to the polls in a body, elected him as Il
Representative to the Massachusetts Legs
la,ure by an overwhelming msjoIi,y! The
Abolitionisis of course stuck to their own
ticket, and in fact voted against him.
This was considered mighty good joke
The old Negro had consented to be nomina
ted, and agreed to take his seat as member
if elec,ed-,bere being no disqualification on
sccoun, Of color. But IT seems the joke is
p0t quite perfect. As soon os the electors
found out what they had done, they wanted ic
back out, aud Ms there was 10 other way
they voted to adjourn the meeting before ia,
selcctmen had counted The ballots and lie
clared the result as The law requires. II i:
doubtful. however, If this will lnvalIdate The
Nrgro's claim 10 seat, so they are ~ dc
! lightiul state Of suspense.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
Recovery against the Bank of The United

.Saits.-A jnd .1nent was recovered in the
Philadelphia District Court on Tuesday last
IN favor OF Mcssrs. Young, Smith aud Will.
lIans, u.s. the U. ). Bank for the sum Of
$726S, including interest at the rate Of l2
per cent, claimed under the 9Th article OF
the Bank Charter for refusal Of specie pay
mrni. Unfortunately for the plaintiffs, a
Judgment for their whole claim is no, so valu.
able to them. ns would have been the princi
pal of their claim, $4,000. which was paid to
their counsel Two months before the failure
ol the bank. aud returned TO them for the
purpose ol bringing suit for the pcually III
addition ~ tue principal.-Bosi. Pat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
ClNQUE,
KINNA,
KALE.
Boston, Nov. 6, 1871.

To the Mendian Africans, Cinque, kinna.
Kale, and thirty.two others, about to return
TO their native land:
BosroN, 18th November, l64l.
My Friends-l have received the elegant
Bible which you have presented me, through
your true and faithful friend Mr.. Lewis Tap.
pan. accept it, and shall keep il as kind
remembrancer from you, to the end Of my
life. II was from that book that learnt to
espouse your cause when you were in trouble,
md TO give thanks to God for your deliver
ance.
] am glad to learn that you have the pros.
pcct oi returning safe and free to your native
country and hope and pray that you may
pass the remainder Of your lives in peace and
comfort there. Remember with Kindness
those worthy persons who befrended you in
your captivity here, aud who now furnish you
with the means Of returning home, and tell
your counirymen Of the blessings of the book
which you have given TO me. May the Al
mighty power who has preserved and sus-
taincd you hitherto, 60 with you, and
turn to your good and to that of your country
all you have suffered, and all that may here.
after bciall you.
From your friend,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

ANEcDoTE.-In q time Of much religious
excitement, an honest Dutch farmer of Ito
Mohawk was asked his opinion as TO which
denomination OF Christians was in the right
way TO heaven. "Vell. den," said he, sven
we ride our weat to Albany, some say dis de
best roat, and some say dat is DE beat but |
toni tink il makes much ,iference,whlch ront
we take; for wen We get dere, dey meter ask
US which way we come; and II is none OF dcir
business, If our weat be goot."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

An earthquake occurred q, Constar,inoplc
and IL. neiehborbood, on the night Of the
9th, which terrified all tho nhabnsn,s a
number of persons had perisheJ, aud -four
dead bodies had already been taken from, un.
der ruined buildings 10 The city
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

TBs Hon. SouADRoS.-Wc learn from
the Philadelphia papers tha, Com. Stewart is
appointed 10 tho command Of the Home
Squadron.
Az order for the completion md launching
Of the frigate Raritan, with all practicable
despatch, has been received by the comman.
dant of the naval station at PHILADELPHIA.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

Myxrco.-CsptnIn Wilson Of the borquc
Anoh,tsc, arrived st New York from Vera
Cruz whence he sailed on the 18Th Of Octo
Der, reports that IN the 10Th Santa Anna was
proclalmed President Of the republic 10 iha,
city. There had been some Sighting, but all
was tranquil on the l}lh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02
DEPARTURES OF MENDIANs.

The thiriy-6ve survivors Of the Africans
taken on board the Amistad, embarked for
Sierra Leone, last Monday. Interesting
meetings were held previous TO their depart
ure. The following correspondence accom-
panied the presentation Of bible to John
Quincy Adams:-
To The Honorable John Quincy .4dams:
Most Respected S'r,-The Mend' people
give you thanks for all your kindness to them
They will never forget your defences of the'r
rights before the greut court at Washington
They feel that they owe TO yon, IN large
measure, their deliverance from the span.
lards, and from slavery or death. They VIII
pray for you as long as you live, Mr.. Adams
May God bless and reward you
We are about 10 60 home to Africa
We GO to Sierra Leone first, and then we
reach Mendi, very quick. When we get
to Mcndi we will tell the people OF your great
kindness. Good missionary people Will 60
with us. We shall take Bible with us. II
has been precious book IN prison, ond we
love 10 read il now we are free Mr.. Adams,
we want to make you present OF beautiful
Bible Will you please to accept It, and
when you look at it or read it, remember your
poor and grateful clients? We read in this
Holy Book, "If il had not been the Lord who
was on our side. when men rose up against
Us, then they had swallowed us up quick,
when their wrath was kindled against u.s.
Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given US
o prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as
a bird out Of the snare Of the fowler; the
snnre is broken and we are escaped. Our
help is in the name of the Lord who made
Heaven and Earth"
For the Mendi people,
riNnI1E
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-12-02

EpwAnps, rHr FoEgrR.-We have sscn
q letter ircm Earl Spencer stating that The
money obtained from him ty The notorious
Monroe E.dN has been refunded through
ihu Rstlrgs -.ifi%sil'.n.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
Correspondence of the n. Y. Mercury.
SPRINGFIFID. Dec. 10 1S4

oPhiNGFIELD, DSC. 10, 1o3U.
My object is to give YOU hasty sketch
OF dreadful accident upon the Western
Kali Road, ut this place, which occurred
last evening at half pas: eight o'clock
The freight. train, consisting of thirty-threo
loaded cars, attached to the new and pow
erful engine Massachusetts" in descend
ing the inclined plane, became unmanage-
able, although the engine was reversed and
the brakemen were at their post 1t ar
rived at the depot with great velocity, and
passed the passenger, the switch-rail being
changed, the train then took the direction
of the engine house, in which were the mas
ter mechanic and two or three others, ex-
pecting the arrival of the locomotive, one
of whom OIL hearing its approach, was in
the act Of opening the door. unconcious of
danger, when it burst in upon him, demol-
ishing the door and large portion Of the
brick wall; then rushed to the opposite side
of the house where il came in contact with
anotherengine, "the Hamden," which was
showed ahead with tremendous force through
the solid brick wall sixteen or eighteen in-
ches thick: the Massachusetts following
Some five or six rods outside Of the build
ing, it came in contact with the wood pile,
which arrested It's progress; the Hampden
having clambered up the wood pile six or
eight feet from the ground, where she now
lies complete wreck. The Massachu-
sets is also entirely broken 10 pieces.
Four dead bodies have been taken from
under the ruins, which prove 10 he those
Of the men who were in the building, and
one brakeman. The engineer, conductor,
and one or two others, cleared themselves
from the train a few feet from the engine
house, and re said 10 be unhurt.
The above are the leading particulars of
an accident which has cast an unusual
gloom upon the countenances of our citi-
Zens.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
NO NEWSPAPER

The time is coming when The man who
has the means (and who has not? and does
not take a newspaper, will be looked upon
by his neighbors as fish without fin. u
crow without wing, a blind horse, mole,
or what you please. Such an individual
might do well enough TO live in the man
ner of Robinson Crusoe, but he has no
excuse for thrusting himself among those
who do take newspapers and are better in
formed, TO gather whatever political or gen.
eral intelligence they may chose to drop
for him. We know many such men, and
nigh, name them, but we refrain; but you,
gentle reader, can point them out yourself.
Ans. Union.