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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
HENRY BOWEN, soc'ry.
AN ACT in amendment Of the act cnti'lc

AN ACT in amendment Of the act cnti'lcd
"an &C, to provide for the manner OF build
ing und repairing School Houses in tho
several schco! districts in the town of
North Providence"
Be ii enacted by The General .9ssembiy as
joiiows:
SrcrloN |. The school dis,rc; No 2, in
said town, may, nt any legnl meeting or
meetings thereof, vote TO hire money. OF the
said town, ,o an amount not exceeding two
thousand dollars; to be applied to the pur.
chase of a lot und the erection Of a school
house thereon aud mny secure TO said town
the repayment Of said loaif by mortgage upon
said lot aud school house, and by traosfer Of
any policy Of insurance that mey be procured
on said house.
Sea- The said district may Gnr the pur-
pose Of refunding said loan, raise by Q tax or
taxes on tho roteublc cstsles in said district,
in the manner provided in said act, not cx-
cccdlng the sum uf two thousand dollars,
whenever the SAID town shall require it and
may annually raise rs aforesaid nn amount
sufficien, to pay the interest that n,sy accrue
on said loan.
True copy--witpess,
HENRY BOWEN, Scc'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

The perpetrators Of the horrible mur.
ders at ST. Louis, have been discovered
and the whole nclarious transaction de-
veloped by black fellow, 10 whom The
guilt OF the murderers was made known
by one Of their number soon after The
tragedy occurred. Three of them have
been arrested, one Of which has confess
ed his guilt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

The Nsw-York papers contain highly
interesting accounts of the Anniversaries
of the several Religious and Benevolent
Societies, which were held in that city
last week. regte, iha, our eircum-
.rdhcd limits prevents US f'cn euryin
lirm
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
HENRY BOW EN-, scciy.

Resoiv,d, That the General Treasurer be
directed 10 distribute for The year one thon-
ssrd eigh, hundred and forty .one, the money
IN The treasury for the support OF Public
Schools under the act entitled IAN act to
revise aud amend the several acts relating
to Public Schools" according to the return Of
the census Of the United States of the year
one thousand cigh, hundred and forty, mado
into the clerks flee Of the District Cour.
tor the District of Rhode Island, and cores
ted according to law.
True copy-witness. ..
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'y.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

"Aad pray Mr.. Wordsu,n, who can il
bs ?" said the wife, with All expression,
a little ,o"re OF earth ihap bcuyea, re-
turning to her eye. "Wbo is il, Mr..
wordsum. You hnv'n'l nanrd il to her,
have you (" 81
ooh, by no MEANS" said Mr.. Word.
sun ! F" but my dear, we had better drop
the subject il sgtates you too much y
"lIut, MIR. WOrdsuin, you must tell me
who it is; never could die in peace al
yoo do"
1T rs subject too painful TO think
about" SAID MIR. Wordsum, "and II don't
appear to me i. would be best 10 call
NAMES"
But, l insist upon it," said Mrs.
Wordsnn,, who had by this time raised
herself up with great enrnrsiness, and
was leaning on her elbow, while her
searching glance wns reading every
muscle in her husbands face. MIR
Wordsun,, | insist upon It."
"Wen, then" said Mr. Wordsum,
with sigh, "if you insist upon it, my
dear have thought If i, should be the
will Of Providence to take you from us
10 DO mere no more, nave tnbught
should marry, for my second wife, Han
nah Lovejoy."
An earthly fire once more flashed from
Mrs. Wordsum's eyes-she leaped from
the he'd like cat walked across the
. Toomi and seated herself in chair.
What - sbe exclaimed-in a tremb
ling voice, almost choked with az iialion--
"whal marry that idle, sleepy slut Of n
Haunal, Lovejoy MIR. Worisum, that
is too much for flesh and. blood 10 bear-
j can't endure that, nor won't. Hannah
Lovejoy 10 be the mother Of my child
ron T! No, that's what she never shall
So you may go TO your ploughing, Mr.
Wordsum, and set your heart at rest. -
Susan" she continued, turning to one of
the girls, make up more fire under that
dinner pot"
Mr.. Wordsum went to the field, and
pursued his work, and when he returned
ni the dinner hour, he found the family
dinner well prepared, and his wife ready
to do the honors Of the table. Nlrs
Wordsum's health from that day contin-
ued TO improve, aud she was never after
ward visited by the terrible niiliction Of
hypochondria.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

A. Court Of Inquiry is now sitting at
fhe Navy Yard to ascertain the truth or
iaI''iy of certain anonymous charges a.
sdInst Com. James Renshaw, convened d
Oh Monday at the Navy Yard-Com.
Jnmes Biddis, President Com. Geo.
{. Read, Capt. David Conners, Mem
bsrs Phil. Hamilton, Esq. Judge Ad-
vocdtc. Commander III. Pauldinc has
been, at his. own request, relieved from
he duties "a commander Of the Navy
Yard and Commander Joshua r. Sands
ordered ~ his ead.--.N Y. american.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
ARRIVAL OF THE TT

ARRIVAL OF THE The
u. States f,igate Branhywine arrived II,
New York on Tuesday Of last week
from the straits of Gibraltar. Her re.
turn was caused by the threatening as
pect Of our affairs with Great Britain
intelligence having been received al
Port Nlahon which led to a council be-
tween Commodore Hull und his Cap.
lains, on board tho Ohio, on the 24th. -
This resulted in tic sailing Of the squad
ron, on the succeeding day, at l2 hours
notice, for home.
The Courier adds these particulars:
The Brandvwine parted company with
the Ohio in thick and boistcrous weather,
off the Mediterranean coas, Of Spain,
on the 9th of April; and having asccr-
tanned, by looking into the Bay of Glib
raltar, that no naval enforcement, as was
reported, had assembled there, passed
into the Atlantic on The 9th following.
Further intelligence was sought in the
direct route between Europe aud Ameri-
ca, but no information so recent rs that
already gained being met with, the frig-
ate FASTENED home, IA the bes, point of
learning the existing relations of the two
countries and the wishes Of the govern
ment in the case.
1t is possible that the Ohio and tho
Preble may have received more accu-
rate Information by calling of Lisbon,
and'relurncd in consequence to the Medi-
terranean station.
The Chaplain, the Rev. w. Steward,
was landed at Montreal. and procceded d
on Monday with dispatches to " asbng-
ton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

A Washington correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier says: "Thc Sec
re,ary of the Treasury has prepared a
plan Cor n National Bank, which he in
tends TO lay before Congress in his re-
port rt the CONNIE nc ement Of the coming
session. In its main feature it will re-
semble the late bank, but will be sur
rounded by such checks, guards and re-
strciions, us experience has indicated
as useful or necessary. He will pro-
pose q capital Of tbiriy-fve millions. -
Hc has not determined, it is said, upon
the locality orihe Mother Bank"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
NATIONAL sOLEMNITY.

The recommen ndation Of President Ty-
LER, in remembrance Of the late Nation
al bereavement, was observed in this
place on Friday, with manifest solcmnily
by all parties, and denominations ol
christians. The stores and places ol
business, with very few exceptions, were
closed, and appropriate dscourses in the
several churches, were listened TO by
full aud attentive audiences. The same
solemn observance of The day, it is graft
flying to notice, was cordially responded d
to in all parts Of our country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

The case Of Nc Leod is now before
The Supreme Court Of Ncw-York. The
Cont had not decided on Tuesday whe-
ther he bc discharged or not.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20


We publish the following pathetic
communication from an estimable " old
maid, " complaining Of enormous griev-
ances from the want Of sufficient laws to
prohibit Cocs from running at large.
We assure our fair correspondent that
we are fully sensible of the inconven-
fence of which she complains, and are
willing to do all in our power to remedy
the difficulty we heartily commend
the COR case in question, TO the tender
mercics of such OF the freemcn of Mid
dletown and Newport as are unlortu-
natoly members Of the fraternity OF
bachelors, and sincerely hope that at
the ensuing town meeting, they will use
all fair and honorable means To obj ain
the passage of such efficient laws as will
remedy the trouble if that has not the
desired effect, we warmly appeal to the
liraternity"to display lille gallantry,
and escort such old maids rs are afraid
Of Cows, in and out of town whenever
they desire it. BY thus doing, they
may be cflcctually benefited for, ON
mes homines subject. sum- potesiati amoris
[CoM.
NgIGHBoR ATKINSON -
Although | am not one Of those
tmid women who start at shadows and
grow pale at the croaking Of frog,
must confess to thee that am absolute
iy afraid to walk on the road between
Broad street and the two mile corner,
on account Of the Cows that are almost
every hour in the day TO be found there
Were they pcuceable creatures, as COWS
sometimes are, | would make no com
plant but it is beyond my patience to
see our little folks fly into the house,
day after day, with staring eyes and
blanched cheeks, almost breathless,
with the speed with which they have
run to get out Of the way of COW. 1t
is only two weeks since was walking
quietly along, and hearing noise, look
ed back, and, to my vexa,ion and terror,
saw half grown COW fearing behind
me. sprung to the wall-she stopped d
and tore up the earth within Il few feet
of the spot | had just left. This thing
ought not to be. Arc ire farmer
folks" to stay at home, and must a man
deprive his children Of the advantage of
attending school the coming summer,
because some few individuals choose to
pasture their cattle on the highway
Or mus, every Farmer leave his plough,
or his hoe, and accompany his wife and
children'whcn ever they need to 90 to
town 1t is true, cannot tell thee that
any body has been hut, but thou wilt
doubtless remember the ancient pro-
verb, one might as well Kill a man as
frighten him to death" | beg thee to
call the attention of tho public to the
subject, by inserting this notice in thy
next HERALD" and do not think il
unworthy of thy attention because it is
signed by AN OLD MAID.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
In General Assembly-May Session. is]F.
AN ACT in amendment OF an act en

AN ACT in amendment OF an act entitled
.un act To revise and amend the several
acts relating to Public schools"
BE Il tndcied by The General .4ssemtiy a.
jollors: m -.
SEcrIoN The Town of Little Compton
shall hereafter appoint The Public School
Committee OF said town st their annual town
meeting in April, which sholl be held by law
for the choice Of Representatives, and gene.
raj officers; any thing in the act uiarcssId To
the contrary noiw iths,anding and the.elcc-
ton of Public School Committees heretofore
made by said town ut their april town meet
ings, is hereby ratified and confirmed. :
. .r,, na,y ,,;,np., :;
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

The New York Post has the follow.
ing notice Of the great picture which Mr.
Wier is now engaged in painting for the
roiuuda in the Capitol at Washington:
IL represents tho New England Pill
grims Just ready TO leave their place Of
refuge in Holland embarked OH
board the Specdwell which was to con-
vey them TO England, whence they were
TO proceed to America in the nlayilower.
The Venerable Mr.. Robinson, their pas.
tor, hns attended them on board, and is
knecling in prayer, and with him knee
a company Of the devout founders Of the
New England Colony, whose names will
live through all time. Elder Bre wster,
Carver, and Bradford, are there with
a their iemiics-Mr. and Mrs. White, the
parents OF Perrgrine White, vino was
born "n board the May yGpwsr.
Behind the kneeing group stands Ful.
Ter, in the act Of parting with hls wife,
whom lac leaves behind, with the inten-
iion oi returning Tor her as suon AZ he
shall have provided a home for her re-
cepiioR across the Atlantic. On the
LET, stands Winslow with his fair young
bride, both oi whom while travelling on
the continent We're attracted 10 hear the
preaching of Robinson, and loined the
exp edition of the Pilgrims. In the fore
ground, on the right hand, among those
who are kneeling, appears Miles Stan
dish, the great warrior Of tho Colony. -
He is dressed in buff coat with stecl
corslrt over it,, and his powerful and
manly form is worthy of the great war
rIor sf the Colony one of the hardest,
most rpsoluie and ski!ul soldiers that
ever drew sword.
We did not begin this article with a
view of giving n minute description Of
the details, some Of which add greatly Ia
it's interest We must not however pass
by the sick boy who kncels beside bis
mother, Mrs. Brewster, with his hand in
hers, and in whose cuuntenance are ex.
pressed the langour and detection Of H.
ness This a ffe citing circumstance, fine
ly introduced by The painter, has the au.
thorliy Of history, for leaving Holland
the fact that their children, in conse.
subjected, became sickIy and fell into IN
early decline.
The figures of the Fathers Of New
England are finely conceived and full Of
expression. That Of Robinson is a no.
bic, one the Artist has given him an
aspect OF mingled benignliy, resolution,
and Submission to the power whose pro-
lection he is in the act Of invoking -
The costumes are carefully coniormed
to those of the beginning Of the sixteenth
Ccntpry, and are arranged so MS to pro-
duce an agreeable variety. Great study
has been bestowed upon the design, and
great pains on ihe execution of this pic
ture. MIR. Wier has reflected that none
Of the great works OF art on which time
has no power, have been produced with
out long aud intense toll. We suppose,
that in tho course OF the present year,
'h's painting, destined to do honor to The
"'list und the nation, will be completed
AConrt Of Inquiry is now sitting at
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
True copy witness
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'fy.

AN ACT in amendment Of mn act entitled
IAN act dividing the town Of Providence, and
incorporating The northernmos, par, thereof
into a township, 10 be called North Provi.
dcnce."
BE 1t enacted by The General .ls"mbiy as
fotioms
rhat said town Of North Providence BE-,
and the same is here by declared to be bound
ed on the State Of Massachusetts insleud Of
Sraconk River, 40 the same is described ~
the act to which this is in inendmcnt : iEd
That said town Of North Providence extend to
the Massachusetts line, or East side Of said
'Spacook River, Instead of being bounded
,hereon To PUwtuckci Falls.
True copy--"incss.
HENRY BOWEN, Secry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

Ef,ur Huspsrp Aye NINETY person, hsv,
ben admitted 20 the various churches 10 Hart
Efd, Conn, within a few sabbaths.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20
From the y. Y. Courier Of Tuesday

III
REruRN OF MITCHELL THE FonG-
Err. Officer Bowyer arrived last even
ing in the Albany boat, having this no.
torions person in his custody, who is now
lodged in safe keeping. Mr.. Rowyel
received Governor Stewards requisiiion
on Lord Sydenham on Thursday last AT
Montreal and Immediately posted it to
Mr.. DAILY, the Governors secretary -
On Friday evening Mr.. Bowycr rccoiv-
cd the order for Mitchell 5 removal, and
on Saturday at . a. NJ. left Montreal
with Mitchell in irons Capt. Colneau,
Of the Montreal police, accompanied
Mr.. Bowyer to Burlington, aud AS soon
as they reached American waters, form
ally surrendered the prisoner in the
name Of her Britannia Majesty.
Mitchell is in good health, and ap-
pears reckless as to his fate. avowing his
determination to plead guilty Of the
crimes with which he is charged.
1t appears that on his iii ght from this
city he went to Philadelphia. where, az
ter having procured a ticket at the Pitts
burg rail road office, (for the purpose
Of misleading any who might be in pur-
suit he disguised himself in suit of
grey clothes, broad briIn hat with era pe
band, in which dress, and grceu spec
tacles, and with carpenters rule in
his hand, for four days openly walked
the streets Of that city, frequently
meeting persons with whom he was well
acquainted. lie left Philadelphia for
New York in the cars, and went up the
river in the steam boat Utica ; being all
the while in company with persons whom
he knew, but none of them detected him
through his disguise.
An incident occurred ot Troy, which
shows the constant apprehension of dis
covory which he must have labored un-
der while purchasing a stage ticket at
that place, u person standing behind
him, read aloud from newspaper par
graph, headed /" .HiicheH the forger, "
upon which the guilty man turned sud
denly round, under the conviction that
he was discovered but finding such
was not the case, he merely said he
knew bin, and believed him to be a
great rascal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

J CREia, Wing, is elected to Congress from
the district represented by Hon. Francis Gran
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

A FACT FOR TIE MoRALlsT. AT the
present term of the Court of Common
Pleas for this County, there were only
% new being, we understand,
a less number than has been known at
any term before within the last century.
What will become of our legal gentle
men we know not, il the good people OF
this community continue TO improve their
morals IN the same ratio as they have for
the last six months.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

sCP We understand and regret To
state, that the steamboat Balloon, Capt.
Benz. +. WooIsey, now running between
this place aud Providence, will not con
iinue to run much longer unless she Il
more literally supported than she has
been. Losing money, as she does al
most daily, is not by any means very
desirable business. We trust The peo-
pie Of this, place and Of Providence will
better appreciate the convenience of this
me boat, (huvins one Of the most at'en-
tive and obliging commanders which
runs regularly, aud can at all times be
depended upon, than to suffer her to be
Withdrawn from the River for want Of ad-
equate support. We hope 50, at least.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-05-20

VnGIsIA.-Thc Richmond whig publishes
complete list Of the members Of the Virginia
Legislature. The Senate stands IL Wings, IL
opposition the House Of Delegate 65 Wings,
n6 onuosstion
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-09-08
GOD SEEN IN ALL HIS WORKS.
TALE FRos THE GERMAN.

In that beautiful par: OF Germany winch borders
on the Kline there Is q noble castle which as Won
travel on the western banks OF the river, you may
see HI"S ITS ancient towers on the opposite side a.
Dove the grove OF trees abou; US old as itself
About forty years ago, there lived IN that castle
anoo.e gentleman, whom we shat. cal. Baron -
l The Baron had only son, who was no, on - ,
eomioTt' TO ms father, but blessing 10 a.. who lived
on his fathers and.
Ii happened on certain occasion, that this yogng
/ man being Trombone, there came a French GENTLE
man 10 see the Baron. As soon as this ser,Ien,ln
came into the CASTLE he began TO Talk ofhs Heaven
~ atheT, m terms that chl..ed the old mans blood.
on which the Baron reproycd him, saving ",re Won
not afraid OF offending God, who reisns above bv
speaking m such mannsr}" The gentleman said
mat ne Knew nothing about God, Tor he had never
seen INN.
The Baron did not notice at this time wba, the
gentleman SAID, but the next morning took him
bout his castle grounds and took occasion first 10
snow him very beautiful. picture that hung on the
wall: Tho gentleman admired the picture yery
much' and saId, "Whoever drew this picture, know 5
very wei. how to use his pencil"
My son drew that picture" rcn'ied the B,rop
the gentleman. ''P''
| The Baron went with his vsiior into the GARDEN.
! ana showed HIM many 0sautifu. flowers and plan
! latIons Of forest trees
" Who las the ordering Of this gardenl" asked tho
My son." replied the Baron, ''he knows every
p.ah' may say from the cedar Of Lebanon to the
hlssop on the wall"
Indeed /" said the gentleman, 81 shat. think very
highly 81 him soon"
The Baron then took him .nto the vill1ge and
showed HIM small, neat cutlagS where ms s,r Rad
estS9 .ished school, and where he caused q Young
chloren who mad lost their parents to he received
and nourshed at his own expense.
!hs children IN the house looked so inncccnt and
so happy, that the gentleman was very much meas
e., Snu "n,h he returned 10 the castle he said 10
good son."
Ito" DO you know have so good a son.
'Bec'usc have seen his works, and know tina,
he must be good and clever II he has done all th,r
/ you have showed me-"
! "Bll you have never seen him.
NO; but ] know him very well, because f,,l,s
him ny hs works. ''7'
True replied the Baron, land this is Oh, ,yay
Judge OF Tie character of our Heavenly Father.
know from MS works, that lie is being of ,cfo.,,
wisdom, and power, and goodness"
The Ftenchman felt the force Of the rcproor. ao,
was careful. not TO offend the good Baron any NOR
by hrs remarks.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-09-08
i NEW WING JOURNAL
Ar SIFINGTON CRY

IIiE undersigned Bayc been Induced hy recent events
t' commence III" publication Of a Vino louRSs
a. ut' s'''l "i the General Government The -chcn, has
"rth Wnac into immediate Developments by the extra.
o'Ha) detection 90 use harshcT tcrm) Of portion of
we ie r'riy ani 10y The general feeling Indignation
Nhvh u manifested m all directions, the mise hcvuus
an IaiIlclh purposes of few ambitious selfish p.Ii
gle 1T i-iu 1919 ' "-
" Sli raise The tGuc Wig Standard AMI 10 battle To
inc '>l OF our abilities the integrity Ut the grrai Nh-
ilg anu TIE c"u5u1 nation Of alt the Reforms rontcuir,i
Ini IN INC liir canvas We shall such an admits.
Idlh "l public Affairs will meet the generous conf.
uu,,' 'nd lhl the patriotic expectations the Amer.
'N Tc"pic aud in iutleianCc uf these
u,,dl' ihc experience of macy years, and TOT tic
gree ahstyd. $500 " w. w.
,if"nW"i, a. "" are, ~ this task 10y the advice nl
Es ia all quartcrs, shall expect jealous CO uIir,.
"n IN our Piin on the paH OF members Congress and
",hB ~ The recess ani thrice week during the
nl CnnsrcSs) will Toe Five pei annuu Invariably
/ ]" HINa"cc. JOHN II. PLEAsANIS
',.ll'.,,,n'r u ISL JOHN =. GALLAHER
Wing papers generally, are requested To copy this
/ w. W '''''