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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
COMM UNICATED
Mr.. EDIToR

Mr.. EDIroR
Sir-I think it high time that law
was passed, prohibiting boys from sled
ding down the hills leading into the pub
lie streets.-Many accidents have oc-
Cured from this amusement not only 10
Newport but elsewhere, aud in Provi-
dence prohibitory law has been re-
Gently passed. l would respectfully
suggest TO the Hon. Members Of the
Town Council the necessity of immcdl-
ate action on this dangerous practice ;
dangerous not only to the youth but in
furious to the public at large. Does an
accident happen, the unfortunate driver
of the vehicle (the innocent) must bear
the blame, because he did not look Out
Now in the name Of common sense how
can drivers avoid such accidents-any
person who has watched the velocity
with which these sleds are impedcd into
the public streets cannot be surprised
that such accidents will occasionally
occur. The writer was witness TO Il
narrow escape from broken limbs and
death, on Tuesday last-a young lad
son of Mrs. w. Eddy, was amusing him
selfby Shedding down Franklin street
the boy not being able to control his
sled passed directly under the wheels
of Mr.. ID. $. Holloway's cart, which was
passing at the timo--the driver stopped
his team as soon as possible, but not
TIL the wheel ,as the boy states, had pas
sed over his leg, fortunately the cart
was not loaded or the consequences
might have been dreadful. No blame
can be imputed to the driver; the writer
knows him TO be a careful prudent and
Industrious man-but 10 the guardians
Of the town affairs DO inlputc blame,
or their inactivity in not protecting the
ives Of these boys concerned in this
practice, by a salutary law.
Gentlemen of the Town Council,
'ou are iathcrs-picturc to your imagi-
lation, then, the manglcd corpse or
hattered limbs fso,ne promising youth,
'rippled perhaps for life, by this foolish
ct tolerated practice, think for mo-
nent of what would be your feelings
hould one Of your offspring be the vic
i'm of this folly, and then ask your own
carts, is this appeal unworthy Of your
onsidcra,ion?
a FATHER OF LARGE FAMILY. I
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

FIRST PAGE.-At the request ofseve-
raj subscribers who wish to preserve a
copy Of the opinion Of the court given
in the celebrated D'IIautevile case,
(of which brief history was published
in our last, we have copied into this
days paper, said opinion in full, to the
exclusion Of much miscellaneous matter
previously selected for this number.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

The Newport Herald Of the Times
intimates that salvage has been claimed
by the revenue cutter stationed at that
port, in cases where ii has rendered as
slstancc to American vessels in distress
We hope that this is not correct, but
if it is, ii should be exposed. If armed
vessels IN the service of the government
are to become wrcckino resscis, the pco-
pie should know it, and Congress should
know it, that some proper legislation
should be had upon the subject. It
may be all Git according to existing
laws, but if so it is qui.e time that the
laws were modilicd.-Pror. Journal.
The Providence Journal hopes the
lntimaton in our last paper is not cor
rect that the Revenue Gutter at this
port has claimed salvage in eases where
ii has rendered services TO American
vessels in distress. The Journal may
rest assured that the information touch
ing that matter came TO us from sources
in which we place full confidence
We don't know, however, that the ofli-I
GERS of the Cutter, here, pretend to de-
ny that they have done as above stated.
They may have considered that they
were entitled to extra remuneration for
The performance Of such services, and
therefore scrupled not to charge for
them. We orc not prepared to say \
hat they are not so entitled, according 4
o the existing lawsuit if so, we coin
,idc with the Journal that "it is quite
line the laws were modified" Ii il n
nhIect, wo think, that will bear invcsti-
'atlon at all events. /,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

A WiDow oP THE REvoLUTioN.- An
interesting discussion took place in tho
Senate of the l.. S. on Wejne sday, Oh
bin providing for granting pension to
HANNAH LEiGnros, widow Of The first
officer killed IN our revolution, md whose
case was not strictly embraced IN the
pension system. Mr. Calhoun and MIR.
Wright opposed the claim with much
Warmth, and Mr.. Crilicndcn, MIR. Blu.
chanan and Mr.. Webster were reused
c!oquenlly in its defence and bore down
all opposition. MIR. Webster gave n
touching history Of the case, in which
he is said to have painted TO the life all
the circumstances connected with the
death Of the gallant man, former husband
to the petitioner, who was an aged mud
destitute widow, on the brink of eternity
asking the bounty Of her country 10
cheer her loneliness and bereavement,
and mooh her passage to the grave
Mr.. Buchanan declared that no fears Of
the establishment Of precedenis should
deter him from acting in this case md
Mr.. Crltendcn said he was glad the
yeas and nays were asked, that he might
have the honor of recording his name in
favor Of a claim SO meriiorous. The
question FOR cngrossment prevailed by
vote of % to 10.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
Copy Of Decree endorsed upon the U1ii
Of Hubeas Corpus.

And now, 18th November, 1910, this
cause having been heard upon the re-
turns and amended return, suggestions
and further suggestions filed by the re-
sPeclIve parties, and remaining Of re-
cord and upon The evidence written and
oral adduced before the Court, it is con-
sldcred that the within named Infant,
Frederick Sears Grand D'Ilauteyile is
not unlawIully restrained Of his liberty
or detained by the parties to whom the
within writ is directed, or any or either
OF them, and that the said Infant be re-
manded and restored to hfs mother, El-
len Sears Grand D'IlauleviIIe, in the
SAID writ named.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07
Glorious VSEeig VicaGry.

The second trial for Representative
to Congress in the 10th Congressional
District Of Massachusetts, took place
on Monday last, and resulted, as will be
seen, in the choice of Borden, by 388
majority, over Mr. no-mem Williams,
scattering and ALL The votes stood a.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

4 Coon FEELINGs.-Wc knew a blum
Old fellow in the State of Maine, VIII,
sometimes hit the nall on the head NOR,
pat than the philosophers. lie ono,
heard man much praised for his 'goot
JeeiineS.' Every body joined and sac
the man was possessed OF excellent feel.
lngs.
\ What has nc dorc;' asked our old
genius.
'Oh in every thing he is a man oriine
benevolent feelings, was the reply.
By this time the company thought il
necessary 10 show some of their ia
vorlte dopgs. They began to cast a.
bout IN their mind, but the old man still
shouted What has he done;" They
owned that they could not name any
thing IN particular.
Yet, answered the cynic, 'you say
that the man has good lcclings--line feel
lngs-benevolcnt feelings. Now zen
tleinen, let me tell you there are people
in this world who get good name sim
ply on account Of their feelings. You
cant tell one generous action that they
ever performed in their lives, but they
can iook aud ioH most bcncvolcntly.-
! know a man in this town that YOU all
call surly, rough aud unnmiablc man.
and yet lac has done more acts of kind
ness in this country than all of you pu,
together. You may Judge peoples ac-
tons by their feelings, but Judge pco-
pies feelings by their actions.
Mr.. R"bcri Stockton, the great stage
proprietor OF the West, Is now building
II his mann'ncioty IN Pennsylvania,
most splendid six horse carriage, To be-
ised expressly TO carry Old TIP from
Worth Bend to Washington, in February
IeAt. Stockton IL the owner of about
Inc hundred horses, and he will select
~ ol the largcs, and very best Tor this
auInge. - Troy Hhig
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

GEonGn A bill has passed the lower
house Of the Legislature Of G corgia
providing for quarantine of all YES
sells arriving from Maine, aud for the
search OF them previous to their dcpur-
turc. This is owing To the difficulty
which has arisen from the escape OF
some negroes on board vessel brluny-
ing TO Maine. When the bill came be-
fore the senate, it was passed with the
following amendment
".ind be Il FURTHER enncied 1hat
whenever the Governor ot the state ui
Name comply with his constitu-
iioDal obligation 10 the state Of Geor-
ein, ~ ihc. premises, the Governor al
tins state shall, hy proclamation .us-
pend The operation ~ thu act
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

The imporlainns ~ spcrm oil into the scv.
cral ports 81 the United Sialcs during The
month ~ Nuvcnb"r nrnoppicd ~ GoIs lar.
I',s .prrn. aud ?Cro baiicl. Mha!c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

The General Assembly Of this State,
will meet in Providence on Tuesday
next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Gcn. Gaines and his wife arc lcc,ur-
ing at PhlIodclphia; hc upon plan of
national defence by means ofIail roads
and she upon the horrors of war. The
audiences are crowded of course.
The locoI"cos having 60, the power
IN 'hc Northern Liberties, Pb,ladcl-
Pl:lh. manifested thcir love of federation
by turning out all The watrhmcn. These
men bear their election With such for
'nudc that they propose supper To
celebrate the event. We trust the To-
rolocos themselves may show equal
when their t,'rn comes, as
i viii right speedily Pre- Jour
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

The Hon. JoHN LEEDS KERR has
been elected by the Legislature of Ma
ryland, 10 the Senate of the T.. STATES
to hII the vacancy occasioncd by the
death Of DR.. Spence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

II j. rumnrcd that senator Walker of
Mississippi. viii consider himself in,,ruc-
ted l'v HE naloilt, for Harrison ~ that
STATE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

New STEAMBOAT BILL.-Thc n. Y.
Commercial Advertiser gives a synopsis
ot the new steamboat bill, introduced
week before last in the u. s. Senate,
by Mr. Ruggles, from the committee on
commerce. The bill is very long, con-
tanning 33 sections, and if passed in its
present form, and its provisions, for
the better security Of the lives of pas
scngcrs " on board of steamboats,, car
lled into full effect, it will be one Of tie
most important and salu,ary laws ever
enacted in Congress. When the bill
passes, we shall cndcavor to maxi room
for the substance of it, as will be found
in the synopsis referred to.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

BosToN ALMANAC FOR 3lI.--We q
received this very neat little article by
mail, few days since, from Mr.. Dick
'nson its most interchangeable and enter
prising publisher, and thank him kindly
for his politencss. The work reflects
unboundcd credit upon Mr.. ID. for the
industry he has bestowed in compiling
so much valuable information as well as
for the truly elegant manner in which it
is executed. We hope hc will be well
rewarded for his pains.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

BY the following from the Washington
correspondent of the N. Y Commercial
Advertiser, it will be seen that Mr.. Van
Buren, is determined to provide for his
partlzan friends, as far as he is able,
even though his official career be well
nigh it's close.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Advertiser, it will be seen that Mr. Van
Buren, is determined to provide for HI.
partizan friends, as far as he is able,
even though his official career be well
nigh it's close.
WAsIIiNGroN, Wednesday evening,
Dec. 30, 1910.
\ President Van Buren, continues to send
To the Senate nominations for tho Offices
which The constitution and laws place at
his disposal, "by and with the advice and
consent Of the Senate" and these nomi-
nations, whether for vacancies, or Offices
established to reward his friends and par
lisans, will be confirmed, as they have
been heretofore. There is no fault to
find with this. Ii is the light of the
President to nominate, and it is the duty
OF the Senate 10 act upon his nominations;
and either confirm them, or reject them
for good and sufficient reasons. But il
is duty at this time to remind the pub
llc Of the course pursued by some Of the
present prominent partisans of Mr. Van
Buren, in tho Senate, during the session
of 1923 30 Then, all the appointments
OF the Prcsident-n defeated candidate
for reelection were postponed till after
the third Of March. 1T would be q good
thing If The seal Of secrecy could be re-
moved from the proceedings in the Ex-
ccutivc sessions OF the Senate ,duSng that
memorable winter. | hope their history
will yet be written. Among the nomi-
nations postponed in the most arbitrary
manner, and in direct violation of the
constitution, without any reasons rem
dercd, was that of John J. Critenden to
TO seat on the bench of the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
How would Mr.. Van Buren, and his .
friends like their doctrine of that day lfIt
put in practice against themselves and
heir nominees now! How they would
cry out if the opposition Senators were
10 attempt to drive home to them their
'wn non -principled, unconstitutional and
actlous conduct at that period! How
hey would nansonte at the poisoned chal-
&C they prepared for others, if it should
low be commended TO their own lips,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Rev. WV. l.. DEySrs, Of this town,
recently Pastor of the Baptist Church
IN Ostcrvillc, Barustable Co., Mass.
has received and accepted the unan-
nous call 10 become Pastor of the First
Baptist Church in Earlsyillc, Madison
Co. n. Y.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-07

Considerable excitement has bcep
caused in Pawcatuck by several abo-
l'lion meetings held there n fortnight
ago. The meetings were interrupted
aud finally broken up in confusion Two.
persons were unprecedented, aud after
long examination bound over for trial
The storm was very violent Tor few
hours last Friday night. The snow
driiicd on The railroad, so ihatlhc s,com-
boat tram did not arrive at Stoning- |.
ton I'LL near midnight. The stcambout
'fh'n rom S'nningtou, arrived at Prov I
'heh"c ~ about one O'Clock ON Srr,r-
day eel. P,or Jon.
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VOL. |. NO. SO.

quarter of nine, Dr. Warrington at his bedside, he
said, (and it is presumed he was addressing Gov.
TyIer-
"SIR,-l WISH YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE
TRUE PRINCIPLES OF THE GOVERNMENT. |
WISH THEM CARRIED OUT. l ASK NOTHING
MORE
This is the diving injunction of the good old man,
made, Dr. Warrington says, in strong tone Of
| voice.
All the members ofthe Cabinet, except Mr. Badg-
er, for three hours past have been in chamber
near the Presidents sick room. Their spirits, Of
course, are sadly depressed by this melancholy
event, but they preparing for the mourniul duty
that devolves upon them.
II o'clock-The President yet fingers. The
White House has been thronged by citizens OF all
classes fearlully inqulring into the Presidents
health. lie is insensible, feeble indeed, and no
one now INDUCES in hope All preparations are
making for already dead. The c0nsola-
tons of religion have all along been administered.
He has been calm and manifested no fear of death.
The physicians are just using the last remedies their
skill devses, but with no hope of favorable result.
IL I-2 o'clock.--Gen. Harrison has brealhed his
last, and without struggle. lie has been insens-
ble for long while, and the last words he spoke,
were to DIR. Worlhington, Most anxious and deep
~ afflicted friends are weeping around his chamber.
What dreadful blow has struck the land
| o'clock, A. M.--The members of the Cabinet
after performing their last mournfu duties to the
departed President, are preparing letter to the
Vice President announcing the fact officially. The
Chief Clerk of the State Department, Fletcher
Webster, Esq, is despatched with it., and he will
reach Mr. Tyler by Monday noon, who will prob
ably be here Wednesday or Thursday the latest
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DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT.
CRY OF WAsuINGToN, !

CITY OF WAsHINGToN,
.fprH 4, 1871.
An a-wisc Providence having suddenly renloy-
ed from this life, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,
late President of the U. States, we have thought 1t
our duty, in the recess of Congress, and in the alb
sence Of the Vice President, from the Seat of Gov
eminent, TO make this affecting bereavement known
to the country by this declaration under our hands
He died ut the Presidents House, in this city,
this fourth day Of April Ammo Domini, 1871, at
thirty minutes before one in the morning
The People of the United States, overwhelmed,
like ourselves, by an event so unexpected and so
melancholy, will derive consolation by knowing
that his death was calm and resigned, as his life
has been patriotic useful and distinguished, and
that the last ultcrance of his lips expressed fer
vent desire for the pcrpeluily Of the Constitution,
and the preservation of lis true principles. In
death, as in life, the happiness of his country was
uppermosl in his thoughts.
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State
THOMAS EWING, Sec. of The Treasury
JOHN BELL, Secreiaru Of Wdr.
J. j. CRI1TENDEN, Attorney General.
FRANCIS GRANGER, Postmaster Gen.
The following minute particulars Of the last mo-
menis Of Gen Harrison, are from correspondent
VI 'hc W L i'AP'css'
Saturday, o'clock, p. M-Dr. Alexander Of
Baltimore has Just visited the Presidents Chamber,
and pronounced him better, giving all his friends
reason TO indulge in hope. The good news spread
all over the city with joyful alacriiy.
2 o'clock.-'rhe favorable symptoms continue.
3 o'clock.-The symptoms are becoming alarm
ing diarrhna is threatened.
half past 3 o'clock.-The alarm Of Gen. II. 8
friends is very great, the symptoms grow worse,
and his case becomes more dangerous than ever.
The medical men begin 10 doubt, if not despair,
and to sneak in n manner and tone, that hardly
gives us hope.
A O'Clock. The news Of increased danger flies
all over the city, and all are inquirng, and in all
directions.
8 o'clock.-The President wanders, and Is at
times quite nsensible All his symptoms are worse.
His family hanging in anxiety over his bedside his
physicians watching every motion. His diarrhTn
grows worse, and leaves hardly hope, so rapidly
does il PROSTATE his strength.
o'clock.-The Members Of the Cabinet have
been summoned toihe President, Mr. Granger Just
gave the alarm to his associates. The symptoms
all worse. His physicians give him up Inc
dreadful report fl.s all with CONSERVATION lhe
danger Of losing the good and venerable man now
breaks fully upon us all.
10 clock.-Reporis from the sick chamber Tor
The las, four hours have all been worse. The pulse
beats feebler and fceber every minute. His hesh
has became cold and clammy. During this time,
General Harrison has spoken his last words, after
which he fell into a state OF insensibility. Alta
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To the Hon. d. WEBSTER,
Secretary of State.

On Saturday, March 27th, 1871, President FIar-
rson, after several days previous indsPosition,
was seized with a chill and other symptoms of le-
yer. The next day Pneumonia, with congestion
Of the liver and arrangement Of the stomach and
bowels, was ascertained to exist The age and
debility of the patient, with the immediate pros'ra-
ton, forbade resort to general blood letting Top
icai depletion. blisering and appropriate internal
remedies, subdued, in great measure, the disease
Of the lungs and liver, but the stomach and ntes-
tines did not regain healthy condition. Finally,
on the Sd of April, at o'clock, p. NJ, prouse d.
arrhGa came on under which he sank, at thirty
minutes TO O'clock on the morning of the fourth.
The last words as uttered by the PRESIDENT,
as heard by DIR. WoRTHINGToN, were these -
Sir, ! wish YOU to understand the tue principles
of the Government. wish them carried out
ask nothing more"
THO. MILLER, NJ d.
Attending Physician.
FRED. MAY, NJ D.,
N. w. WoRTHINGToN, NJ. d.,
&c. HALL, NJ. d.,
ASHTON ALEXANDER, NJ D.,
Consulting Physicians.