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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-09

admirable address. Flo occasionally
alluded TO, HENRY CLAY, whose name
was received with dealcning applause.
Mr. Leigh, Of Va, then rose and made
an address to the Convention, in which
he stated that the voice OF the whole
Wing party ofthe country was so deci-
dedly in favor of certain individual for
the Presidency that itwould be unneces-
sury to go through the usual forms Of n
nomination. Ile then offered resolu-
ton declaring
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-09
NATIONAL WHIG
Nominating Convention.

The National Convention for nomina-
ting candidate for President and Vice
President Of the United States, assem-
bIed this morning in the Universaist
Church, Calvert street, at o'clock.
MIR. Reverdy Johnson, of Baltimore,
read over the names OF the States for the
purpose of ascerlaining whether the dele
cations were full, and whether they were
all in attendance. 1t was found that the
represe nlation Of each State was entire.
Mr.. Johnson then announced that the
committee of two members from each
State, appointed to report officers to pre-
side over the deliberations of the Con-
venton and the order of business, would
now, through their chairman, make a
.report-whereupon
MIR. Huntingdon, Of Connecticut, rose
and stated, that according TO the usage
in such cases, the Committee recommend
that there be temporary preliminary
org anization Of the Convention, and for
that purpose they propose for president,
Hon. ARTHUR S. lIoPKINs, of Ala.
MIR. Johnson then submitted motion,
that the deliberations Of the Convention,
be opened by prayer by Rev. MIR JOINS,
who was then present. The motion was
agreed to, and Mr. Johns addressed the
Throne Of Grace in highly appropriate
aud eloquent manner. The President
pro. tenn. then announced the following
gentlemen as the officers Of the Conven-
ton
PKEsTpENT,
Hon. AMBROSE SPENCER, N. Y.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
WIN. G.. CROSBY, Maine.
ICiIABOD GOODWIN, N. II.
LEVERETT SALTONSTALL, Ms.
.SAML. +. MAN, Rhode Island
Gov. PAINE, Vermont.
Gov. ELLSWORTH, Connecticut.
JOHN B. AYCRIGG, New Jersey.
JOHN THOMPSON, Delaware.
). NJ. STRONM, Pennsylvania.
Gov. SAML. SPRIGG, Maryland.
BENZ. WATKINS LEIGH, Virginia.
RICHARD HINES, ". Carolina.
JOHN 5. PRESTON, S. Carolina.
w. G.. DAWSON, Georgia.
Gov. THOS. METCALF, Kentucky.
WILLIAM MARTIN, Tennessee.
JACOB BURNET, Ohio.
SAMUEL HALL, Indiana.
HENRY JOHNSON, Louisiana.
ROBERT A. EWING, Missouri.
.SlLAS EDWARDS, Illinois.
ii. J. THORNTON. Alabama
II. CHAPMAN, Michigan.
JOHN w. WALKER, Arkansas.
ERASTUS ROOT, New York.
SECRETARIES,
ISAAC MUNROE, Maryland.
G.. G.. NORVELL, Tennessee.
G.. MASON GRAHAM, Louisiana.
T.. J. HALLE, North Carolina.
Il T.. lIORNER, New Jersey.
NOAH SMITH, Maine.
The appointment Of the foregoing oil
Gers was then concurred in by the con-
yenlion.
Mr.. Archer, Of Virginia, moved that
a committee Of two he appointed 10 con
dnct the respective Officers 10 their seats.
The motion was adopted, and Messrs.
Archer and Reverdy Johnson were 40.
pointed The Committee, who proceeded
10 perform that duty.
Mr. Spencer rose and addressed the
Convention, expressing his sense cf the
honor That had been conferred upon him
He then tonk n rpvtstv ,c ,ho .t.,, -
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The delegations Of New England were
divided,-fve were for JonN DAVIS, and
Rhode Island for Mr.. Sergeant.
New York for Mr.. FiLLMoRE, md scatter.
ing yo,es were thrown for him in the West
Mr.. SERGEANT received scattering vote in
the West, and the unanimous vote in his own
state.
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Mr. Sergeant6 name was then Withdrawn,
and The convention proceeded to third bal.
lot.
Polynesian., 1844-08-31
SERIES, Vol. NO. is.

from amongst the most deserving Of each
company Of their respective batallions,
would produce an excellent moral effect in
the ranks, and if the system conld be extern
ded to New South Wales and elsewhere, it
would not fail to create great satisfaction as
we'll as a stimulus to good behaviour through
out the British army"
Ito be Continued.)
Polynesian., 1844-08-31
p o . IT 70
From the Opal, a Pure GIFT for the Holy Days.
A THOUGHT OVER A CRADLE.
BY N. p. WILLIS.
BY N. p. WILLIS.

4 sadden when thou smilest TO my smile,
Child Of my love I tiemblc 10 belle, e
That Ger the minor of that eye of blue
The shadow Of my he lrt will always PISS;
A he ,rt that, {. ON its struggle with tie world,
Comes nj chilly to thy guarded cradle home,
And, &C useless of the staining dust it b ills,
Asks for its idol! Strange, that flo acrs Of earth
A!e visited by every air tn 1t stirs,
And drink in sweetness only, wEi'e the child
That shuts within its bic LIST a bloom for he wen,
May take n b'emish { ON the heath of love,
And bear the blight forever.
have wept
With glldness at the eff Of this fir child
My life is bound up in her! BIT, oh God
Thou kno y'st no y he willy nv he ,rt at times
Be hrs its sweet burthen and if Thou has, given
To nurture such Us Thine this spotless flo yer,
To bin. it unpolluted unto Thee,
Tike Tiou its lore, pray thee Give it Ii ht-
Though, folio wing the sun, it turn f ON me
Bat, by the chord thus wrung, and BY the light
Shining about, drlw me 10 my child,
And link us close, oh God, when nelr to heaven !
Polynesian., 1844-08-31
COM
NJ T. X G. q


Report on its Finances under the Spanish
Government, since It's independence, and
prospects Of their improvement under the
Presidency Of His Ercellency DON .Antonio
Lope= dc Santa dana; wilh calculations
ot'Me Public D~eh-Foreign and Domestic-
Average Of Estimates, Rsrsnue and Erpen-
daure; to which are added Tubes Mustra-
tire Of its Commercial, Manufacturing, and
prohi5iire policy, and Remarks on Coloni-
zat;on;--Me ,chole intended for the infor-
nation Of Merchants, Emigrants, and the
holders Of Mexican Bonds.
By ROBERT CaIcHroN WILLIE.
(Continued.)
But it will be at once obvious to ev-
cry one that if .SMAa lama had per-
mitted the old system of revenue antici-
pations, Loan and paper jobbing and usuri.
Gus contracts to prevail, that desirable peri
cd, 50 longed for by the bond holders. would
have been postponed indefinitely; the decree
OF the - per cent assignment, Is therefore,
on the part Of His Eyccllency, a riolent step
taken, on the right course, as the only visi-
bic means Of ohviating the destructive con
sequences of the many rtoient and illegal
steps taken by his predecessors (the con-
crosses not excepted III their long career on
the wrong course; and | cannot help think
ing that 1t will prove a m lst fortunate cir
cum stance for the bond holders, that the lst.
of October 1917 arrives during the Period
Of his presidency. He has already laid the
su5stratum of u new and better order of
things; the state Of the country and its f.
nances presents greater facilities for its re-
generate IN than did that of Chile when Don
.Mtauel Rens1o introduced the reforms al.
ready mentioned, and with greater power,
he has certainly not less inclination, nor
less ability, if his mind could only he direc-
ted to the adoption Of similar means.
Lest a suspicion Of ny addictedncss to
him pers onally should be entertained to the
pre- Iudice Of what credence might otherwise
be given to my statements respecting him,
l take occasion here to remark that | have
no reason to be partial t, him personally,
beyond the courteous receipt m which, as a
gentleman, he vouchsaHes to all; that if be-
lieved any other Mexican were better adap-
ted to rule the country, for its benefit, than
5 sn!a n ma, | would prefer that Mexican to
him; and that in nothing that ! have said Of
his character or capacities to work out the
regenerati, IN Of this country, fertile in re-
sources, do | 60 beyond the opinion which
! have heard twice stated publicly, by His
Eycellency General Waiiy Thompson. Min
lister Plenipotentiary Of the United States,
and from the extremely delicate and difficult
neg otiations with this government which he
has brought to a successful issue, it must be
admitted that he has had rare opportunities
OF Judging Of every thing relating to the
personal character Of the head of this gov
eminent.
On a careful consideration Of the present
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For the New York Herald. |
TO ElOise,

Whether beneath the vernal bower,
Or in the full saloon you sit
Pleased with the perfume of flower,
Or full of sentiment and wit
With equal dignity and ease,
The various converse you sustain
In either situation please,
The gay or the scqoestered scene.
With every grace and virtue blessed,
That wake to life the social hour,
That socthe the anxious mind 10 rest,
Or give sof beauty all its power:
How could you them accomplished fair,
Be to your own projections blind
Or. think the conscious muse would dare
To represent your faultless mind.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

OuR FLEEr.-We had at, our wharves in this
city yesterday IL steamboats-6 brlgs-and ~
schooners in all forty Lake crafts. This pretty
pectabe fleet to be at time in single port far away
in the interior and almost thousand miles frem the
piled the wants OF the little trading and military post
byegone days Those who ancied few years ago that
Detroit had then nearly reached her commercial
were sadly mistaken Never did she exhibit clearer
signs than now OF permanent and substantial growth in
is onward with rapid strides Let all appreciate and
act up to the high destiny Of cherished ciiyDstrot
.1dr .llprii y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

PRosPEcTs IN MANCHESTER, N. Hive cut the
following from the Manchester en- H. Memorial !:
We announced last fall the determination Of the Land and
Water Power Co.. to build large mill 4i0 feet in length
the foundation OF which completed, and the brick
work fast being laid We now have the intelligence
that mills the size of the former are to
be Immediately erected which will competent to contain
IS 600 spndes each. The Buntons Sargent have
traced TO lay the foundations and have them
plete1 by the first August next The mill already
menced Is TO manufacture muslin de lanes the other
two for coons TO each OF which prntery IL be
nected for printing calicoes and muslin de lanes The
ground already laid out for these mills, and the other
buildings necessarily connected Herewith. extends from
the Amoskeag New Mills, TO the Granite Bridge The
boarding houses, &c. will not probably be erected till
next year. The charter under which the company
building these mills, was granted in 1897 but owing to
particular, has not been of any utility till the present
time As matter OF consequence, the active business
doing by employing great number Of hands in the
erection Of buildings digging the canal building machin.
sry Sec &c. will add greatly to the population of the
place, which will still be increased when the mills are
finished and filed with operatives The demand for ene.
Inents il great which induces the building Of large
number Of dwellings. Merrmack, Manchester Hanover,
Amherst Concord and Lowell streets fast filling up
with dwelling houses We believe that every lot laid
cut and offered for yale by the Land Water Powcr Co
m been The Pattens OF Bedford to erect
stately block OF buildings for and Offices the
urge 10, Elm street, Immediately north OF the Town
House These and other improvements, constantly go.
ing on VII aid much to the beauty and wealth Of our
aourishing village The probable population Of this
village is from six 10 thousand, which WILL
80 1.-Two doubt, DO doubled in three years from this
tine.
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NAvAL.-The u. s. ship Constitution, Captain
John Percival, dropped down yesterday afternoon
from the yard to the anchorage of the naval hospital
The Constitution saued the broad pennant Of Com Boil
ton, which was returned by the Pennsylvania We learn
that she is ordered TO New York for the purpose
ing the balance Of her crsw.-NofoM Herald .apra H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

FROM MEXICO. by the Somef ne have receiv-
ed our regular files OF papcra and ctters as late as
the 10th ult Although more recent intelligence has been
received direct from Mexico we give the following ex.
tract from letter in relation to the important question Of
the retail trade law.
VER. Cruz, March 90 1914 The all absorbing subjcc,
of day is the question of the retail trade by Foreigners
the time which this law is to be put in being the
23d Thus far the Mexican government has manifest,
ed 10 foreign ministers most positive determination to
carry through ut all hazards The French minister
have taken up the matter warmly than the
others--thc French being more extensively engaged In
this trade than any other foreigners Very notes
passed upon the matter much the question
TO be reduced to two thingsa repeal Of the
law war with France few days will probably tell
the story.--N. D. Paper, .9prH6 o.
A DESPERATE. The Louisville Banner contains
the details OF horrid attempt at murder in Mercer
County on the Sd inst. One Thomas Simpson, who had
just been baed out Of jail where he had been confined
peace warrant attacked his wife with axe, without
any other provocaion than that which given by her
tender opportunities to in TO supper and nhict
ed three SERIOUS wounds. The almost lieless woman
was carried into the house by lady who was there and
negro woman when simpson endeavored TO beat down
one OF the doors, which had been barred The inmates
fed out OF another door aud he followed lie overlook
his brothern-law, John Cecil and struck him with his
axe racturing his skull seriously that no hopes are
entertained of his recovery simpson was pursued md
with difficulty arrested After examination lac was com.
mtted for trial.
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WHEAT CRop IN PgNS.The Lancaster Express
saws =" IL is said by all the farmers we have con.
yersei with the subject tina. wheat the ground has
escaped all the injurious effects Of winter and that every
field looks well and promising the grain being even with
strong, heolthy alpearance.p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

NAVAL AND HAVANA NEws-The United States
trigate Potomac, flag ship of the Home Squadron,
Com. Connor, arrived in this harbor yesterday, from
cruze Of nearly three months among the wndward and
other Of the West India Islands, and last from Havana,
which port she left on the 2oh ult. The officers and
generally in good health William Trefs, ord
nary seaman fell overheard the night after leaving Bos
ton The ship hove to, but there being heavy sea
at the time all efforts to him failed and he
lost Michael Mansfield, ordinary seaman, died on the
10th March, and buried off the Isle of Pines With
these exceptions no serious casualty has been experenc
has there been much sickness board during the
cruize. Havana quite healthy the shipping inter
est however, much depressed reighs being very
low that sesera vessels had sailed thence In ballast he
whole island has suffered seriously the past season from
drought, have likewise many others OF the West India
Islands. The Captain General, ODonnell, appears
to be proceeding with considerable energy in his admins
tration of the government of the island The police de-.
parment is vglant and toeraby successful in protect
ing persons and property Several public works ad
vancng and it Is said the Captain Generals private for
tunes not retrogradng. His Exceency compliment
ed Com Conner, Capt Newell and other officers, with
public dinner; but neither he the Admiral Of the Span
sh "armada" stationed there, Consisting Of rigate
two steamers, and brig visited the Potomac during her
stay in that port. Pensacola Letter, April
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AND CANADA This is a neat and useful pubca.
ton, and will come in very seasonably for the use
of the travelling public during the summer months.
The distances and routs are laid down with fidelity,
and for the numerous poursuirants Of pleasure,
who take the delightful route north, a copy of II.
S. Tanner's'Traveers' Hand Book will be of inf
nite:advantage.
MEDICAL GUIDE FOR MOTHERS .-Saxton & Miles
have issued reprint of this little work, from the
second London edition. How very important it:
subject matter is to the class for whom it was writ
ten, they will become convinced on its perusal. Ii.
brevity is a merit for women do not in genera
wish to read treatises which tire, rather than in
form but while its brevity has wisely been al
object with the author, there is nothing sacrificed
to it either in clearness or accuracy. The work
will be found highly useful, and we hope, as it ha.
been written for the special benefit of the fair sex
it will be patronized by them, and we trust read
and acted upon also
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

SITUATED in good reghborhpod is han 1somely G,tol
~ and doiag good business Will he sod low. Engp
A8x Grand street ap2 In IN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

S3xk FOR SALE.-A Piece of land containing from
Tv310 acres, beautifully located the Paterson Tuppk,
.- Road npandng evtnsiye view IN all objections
overlooking al tue surrounding cunry IL is 40 admirable
s,s iof gentlemans rsideace, beog five miles from Ho
boken, NJ Scautus, NJ j., in h- eIshhohood vi goot
sehlols AMI eminent preachers. Inquire OF WV. HAr
DOCK No - Ferry OF the J. O. UNDER.
HILL, a. S~caacns or DR. GOVI.R Aan It me ais.c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

ST-MNrn ~ pIuIADrr IfA.-The weather., Tor
several days past has been summer IKE and vegetation
has responded 10 the heat The cherry trees were in
bios ON THURSDAY few apple trees showed blossoms
and the buds of the horse chestnut almost
ready 10 nut forth their gorgeous flowers Phadehia
Ga=sue .lpiHi5
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

TO MILKNfEN AND GARDENERS
YsS1 TO LIE r-Seyeral hundred acres Of land at New
3Brl hton staten Bland suitable for grazing snd garden
As,ng, ae Offered to let assn tbe terms and in quan
tie, TO suit sp2c,ns TIE his place the
city OF New York. and the Ia nrme Of residents New
Brighton during the season will furnish at all times to
the mkmaa and gante;er good and rendy market
Foi furh.r particulars apply To II. CURTIS5,
40 Wall street., Sd story. or at
alo lwsm New Brgh ton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

AA FOa sALE--By order OF the Court of Chancery,
1 the M;Tchaps Exc ,angs on the ,sth day Of April by
House known No 81 Broad STREET lately occupied by
iliar Colklin about twenythrse fe nine inches front
Broad and bout hundred aud thirty feet ia depth
nth four sry brick bull used workshop, the
For flriter particulars apply to
ThEODOHs. SECGWICK, Solicitor,
20 w all street. or 10
GEORGE U. sIGMOV, Receiver,
astotosrc VI en- Lane
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-16

IA FOR SALE OR TO LET-Twonew Threessory
convenient closets in all the rooms The houses Is
feet font aud BY Sc feet deep Each house has under
car well ada ted for the Purposes requed The
each BY 100 tset the yard spacious eistem 70,
desired bond and ats cent The
rent fsl each house is $3.50.
and Johnson streets, Brooklyn.
Apply to JOHN A. WILLINK,
~ his residence at Flatbush, or bis Office No 70
Nasuau strpef, New York, or TO
STEPaEN NAMES,
ME Ir~m I'm Lawrence street, BROOKLYN.
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NEA TO LET-The arRc and we'll bu story brick
c..H house No % Rose in complete order and
.r1A room attached to it. For particulars,
GERDING & KUNKELMANN, IS Broad 81.
TO LET at brooklyn, modern built story and attic
brick hsue situated the Junction Of Fulton Navy
streets onus the latter The lot 100 feet Deep through
to Fulton street, " h private entrance the
Also III. adjoining Navy street Forerms apply to
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-10-17

WHIG MEETING AT THE Town HALL.
A very numerous meeting of the
friends OF CLAY and FRELINGHUysEN,
was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday
evening, at which the Hon. Robert b.
Crans,on, presided. The meeting was
addressed for upwards Of an hour by
CmRIsToPHER ROBINSON, Esq of Cum
berland. Mr.. Robinson set forth in n
very clear and lucid manner tho prnci-
pies of the Wings and Locos, and the
claims Of the respective candidates for
the Presidential chair.
When he had concluded, on motion
Of the Hon. II. Y. Cranston, a vote Of
thanks for Mr.. RS. eloquent and unan7
serable speech, was unanimously passed /;
and the meeting adjourned, after Civ
ing three hearty cheers for CLAY
and FRELINGHUysEN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-10-17

DIsINrERMENT.-The remains Of the
Rev. John Calender, The author Of the
Il !. Century Sermon, and formerly Pas
tor of the FIRST Baptis, Church in this
place, who died in l713, and also the re-
.rnains of the Rev Erasmus Kelley, for
mcrly Pastor Of tie same Church, who
died in i78 were ,akcn W aud removed
last week from the Common Burial place
10 the lot in Tanner street, which contain.
tho ashes of the celebrated Dir. Johu
Clarke; this long neglected spot has re-
Gently been 10y the A sslens OF tho Clarke
trust, enclosed with a substantial wall ant
fence, aud the ground handsomely Ial,
out, tho above removals were made un.
der their direction, and we UNDERSTAND
!, is the intention Ia devote this lot II
future, exclusively rs burial place TO
the Pa-tors oithe F',s Bah'sl Church. --
MucaH l2M
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-10-17

John Gordon, one Of the men charged
with the murder of Amasa Sprague, near
Providence some time since, and who
was convicted Of the murder in March
last, moved for now trial, and on We'd
ncsday last, Judge Dur(ee, Of the Su-
preme Court, delivered the opinion oI
the court on that motion, unanimously
overruling it, and passing SENTENCE OF
the prisoner. Gordon on being called
upon to say why judgment of death shoult
not be pronounced, declared his entire
innocence of the murder, and ascribct
his conviction to the false swearing o
The witnesses on his trial. The Judge
then proceeded to pass the sentence o
the court and the law, ordering him It
be hanged on the 18th day of February
next, between the hours of 9 o'clock A
nj. and 8 O'Clock p. M.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-10-17

u. S. DIsTRIcT CoURT. u. S.
District Court, Judge. Pitman presiding
commenced its October session in this
town, on Tuesday last. Yesterday
morning, the Grand Jury returned In
dictments against the mate of Provi-
dence Barque ,iol an assaulton one of the
seamen during the voyage n SO against
eight OF tho crew OF the whaling Brig
Pocabontas, Of this port, for revolt on
the high seas, on the 18th day Of Au'
gust last. Yesterday afternoon, the
Court CONNIE need the trial Of the las
mentioned indictment, and had conclu
ded the testimony, when our paper wa:
put TO press. As this is an important
case, particularly to Merchants concern
ed in the whaling business, we shall give
some particulars Of the revolt, and tht
trial next week.