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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
CHAPTER ".

The truth is, Eleanor loved de voted
ly and GoUdly loved but in secret, a
young Soulherner, Georgian, who had
appeared IN New York about the same
tine wilh Lord =. And to CON
ceal this love she assumed a gaiciy,
dainty and refined coquetry Of manner,
which was intended 10 deceive, rpt only
The object of her affection, but all the
fashionable world beside
Earnest Cuhberl was the only person
IN the circle Of her acquaintance, who
thoroughly understand and appreciated
the nature Of our heroine. lie read her
soul like a book "a rich and rare mlssal
which was locked To all but him. II was
the magic key of sympathy which thus
revealed to hm the lights aud shadows,
the deep and mysterious harmony of her
hlgh-ioncd character. He loved her
with all the lervor aud earnest enthusiasm
of a young and passionate heart, and
sometimes he fancied that she returned
his love. lie perceived that she was
humbled and vexed by her aunl's con-
stant endeavors TO make her display her
graces and accomplishments I; he admired
her sensitive pride, and be let her see
that he felt with her and for her.
And now Mrs. Howard, driven to
desperation by Eleanor's refusal OF Lord
p, renewed her efforts with re-
doubled vigilance. Earnest Cuthbert
was one Of the first matches in the coun.
try-she must on no account let hun slip
through the tolls prepared for him.
Eleanor, love, | have told FIorette TO
take out your embroidered satir dress
and the diamond spray for your hair.
You know young Cuthben will be Of the
party
II ,lf an hour afterwards, Eleanor,
love- entered the drawing room, in a
plain white robe of linen cambric, with
her graceful hair simply almost careless
ly, arranged, aud without a single orRa-
nlcni But she Ipnked more bewiiching-
J. beautiful, with the blush coming and
going on her cheek, aid the half tear
fol smile IN her eloquent eyes, that her
aunt could not ind II in her heart 10
sc"ld.
Eleanor, dear, sing Mr.. Cu,hber
that song you composed yourself Ii is
50 touching 1t me see, what is the
first line Hly heart is like a"
Eleanor dear, spohively drowned her
aunt's memory, aud her voice too, in n
spirited waltz, and then began TO sing
the gaye-i aud leas, sentimental song she
could think or.
Il see you are determined, , said Cu,h-
bert, smiling, rs he leaned over the in
strument.
Determined on what, Mr. Cuhbch ?
'To make me respect even more than
lov, you, ifihal eau be, he whispered
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
OF MASSACHUSETTS.

sound National Currency, regulated by tho
wiz aud Authority of the Nation:
An Adequate Revenue, with Fair Protection
To American Industry
Just restraints on the Executive power, en-
bracing further Restriction on the exer
else of the Veto:
A faithful Administration ofthe Public Domain, \,
with an Equitable Distribution Of tn. pro-
ceeds Of the Sales of il among all the
States.
An Honest and Economical Administration Of
the General Government, leaving Public
Officers perfect Freedom Of rnought, and
Of the Rigb Of Suffrage but with suitable
Restraints against Improper Interference
in Elections.
An Amendment Of the Constitution, limiting
The incumbent of the Presidential Office
10 Single Term. III. CLAY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
From lhe Providence Journal Of April 20.
The Commission Arrived.

The commission, so long threatened and
so anxlously expected, has at length been
issued by that committee Of the House of
Representatives on the Rhode Island memo
rial, and - Benjamin f. HaNeH, OF
Massachusetts. has been appointed com
missioner! After all the flourish upon the
subject, not Dorite in Rhode Island could
be found 10 accept the commission and,
Judging from the selection which has been
made, Il would seem that Massac husetts was
pretty thoroughly sif,ed before any body was
found there. MIR. ilalctt confines the eXcr.
else Of his duties wholly to the other side Of
the line, and will not venture 10 administer
an oath within the jurisdiction OF this State.
lie hos selected Abell's tavern, in Pawiucket,
as the place OF holding the investigation and
has had the impudence to issue n citation TO
Governor Fcnner, informing him that he may
oppUln, counsel To put interrogatories on be-
half of the State. Mr.. IIallelt did not COM
mt himselfto recognition OF the Algerine
government OF this State so far os TO enirust
the document 10 any officer under the Con-
slIiutIon, hut employed burlington Anthony,
The sheriff OF Providence county under DORIS
to serve II. 1t was directed TO
"liis Exce!Iency, James Fenncr ESQ.," and
was left al the door OF Governor Fenner's
house, in the hands OF servant. The
Sherlii" did not wait 10 see what humble
and du,iful response james Fcnner, ESQ.,
would make. to the summons. but probably
having other urgent official business. rode i'm
nedately off; and it is TO be feared tina, the
has not received any authentic
Intelligence that the State OF Rhode Island
will appear to plead the cause Of her sov-
'reign,y before The august tribunal of Benja-
min F. llallet, iG Bob Abell's bar room.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
CHAPTER VII.

|, One morning, week alter The we'd
ding as Mrs. Culhbert was sitting AT
work III her simple furnished apartment
and her husband preparing 10 20 out, n
middle aged gentleman, with IA bencvo-
lent aspect, entered the room, and walk
my straight up To the bride, kissed hel
gravrly on both cheeks. For nome nj
she was coniounded, but seeing Earnest
smile at her surprise, she said, smiling
ly,--
'Ah | know--it is your kind, gene
rouS uncle, whom you have talked So
much about - she welcomed him with
such graceful cordially that his heart
was won at once.
And now, said he, after lille pleas
ant chat, Il have story tolell you both
80 sit down, nephew, and listen.
About six months since, | met, one
morning, young man rushing round the
corner Of Washington Square. lie
grasped my hand as he passed, exclalIn-
ing, "DOn'i stop me now-l am 10 a
desperate hurry $50 should sup
pose" said |. On he went, and turn
ed aud followed him--he entered a game
ing house. was astonished. 1t was
the fist time in his life, and know that
something Of consequences must have
occurred to induce him to take such a
step. followed unpcrceved. lie
ascended the stairs. borrowed com
mon cloak and large hat from waiter,
slouched the latter over my eyes, and
thus entered the room above. | saw
that he was on high play, and ! deter
mned to be his opponent. Bu' little
management ! gained my object
Uncle p exclaimed Earnest, 'was it
indeed you =
BE quiet, sir, and hear me out lie
was evidently desperate, and determined
to risk al! in the contest. lie played
with the strangesl recklessness, | knew
not what to make of him. ] have since
heard that little sell-wilied romantic
CIR, ,,who had turned his head and her
own too with her sentimental! nonsens =,
had refused him for most absurd reason
you will hardly believe il, Mrs Culh-
ben-you, who appears to be such a
sensible rational woman
And what was it = asked Eleanor
blushing and laughing at the look Of
comical meaning he favored her with.
'Oh he was too rich, she SAID and
so he adopted the shoue,t method he
could think of 10 rid himself OF his trou-
blesome estate. won i, all from him
before we had been seated ten minutes.
lie looked quite relieved when my
throw decided against him, as if load
had been taken of his heat, aud, seIz-
ing my hand he thanked me with as
much 7oIiteness and warmth as II had
made him valuable present
'Oh Earnest Oh, uncle
Hold your tongue, you cipsey , J
viii be beard. have now cone lu re-
store him The deeds, which were Imme-
dlairiy handed over 10 me under lcign-
ed name, and wash my hands OF The
whole ridiculous affair
Earnest embraced his uncle in silent
gratitude, and Eleanor, pouting amidst
tears and smiles, declared that she was
cheated, betrayed, that she would not
submit 20 such shameful imposition,
that she would have di-; bat her
protesla'lons were stopped by k.ss
from Earnest, while the good uncle
laughed, and rubbed his hands, and
swore that she was the most amusing
woman he ever saw IN his lite.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

I'm Edoged Ei,pianL -Tico Drivers IN.
JWed Raymond's McnsgefIc, which has
been for sonc days IN this city, left ycster.
hay morning Tor Camden, on the way To-
Woodbury. aud other towns. Before the
elephants had left the city, IL appears that
the keeper Of "Columbus," one Of the arg
est, was compelled to chasiisc the animal To
-ubdue his refractory spirit. For this pur-
Jose he made uso Of long stick with a hook
at one cnd, with which as We were informed,
one OF the elephants ears was laccrnted.-
After Crossing the Delaware, aud while on
the way 10 the Cricket GrounG. Camden,
where The mcEagere ~ 10 be exhibited, the
elephant seized the stick with his trunk,
broke Oft the hook. attacked his keeper and
lbrew him To a considerable heigh, and dis.
lance. A second keeper then came up aud
endcavosed to overcome the rnge Of the fu
riOus animal, but this man ho also seized,
oangled and tossed ~ the air. a large dog
then flew nt the e.cphsn, aud soon Qaio,cd
him. We regret 10 learn that both the
keepers are seriously injured, and some
doubt IL entertained Of the recovery Of one
II them. The most eminent surgeons OF
Camden were immediately sent for, and
every attention was paid TO the condition OF
the unfortunate sufferers FhHad,iphia h.
guirtr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

CoSSRrss-The ohiy business Of mpor.
tancs before the Senate, on Monday, was Mr.
Merrick's bill to alter and reduce the rates OF
postage on leitcrs, &c, * limit the privilege Of
fronking The bill was read third time and
passod-ycas 90, nays, Ia. Its passage in the
House is scarcely to be expected.
In the House og Representatives, the debate
on Mr.. McKays bill to alter aud modify the
Tariff Of l-d2 was still furihe' debated by Mr.
Weller Of o, 10 favor of the ball, aud by Mr.
Ramsay Of Penn. and Mr.. Collumer Of VI. IN
opposition To il. Mr. Collamor was on the floor
when tho ma il left.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
Performances of the Circus.

II twill be seen by the advertisement in this
days paper, that our citizens are to be favored
during the election week, with the exlraordl
nary performances Of the troupe belonging
to Rockwell aud Stones New York Circus.
which have so deserved a celebrity in all our
principal cities. We refer to the bill Tor the
particulars OF the exhibition, which must at.
irnct, we think, on this occasion, all true ANA.
ieurs of gyuInsstlc aud equestrian exercises.
We migbt cite the strongest testimonials To
the merits Of this company from the princl-
pal journals IN New York and clsewb here, but
will content ourselves with the following
FROM the New York Evening Pos, OF recent
date "The whole troupe IS IN every respect
very far superior 10 any thing OF the kind
that has ever appeared before N this city !;
aud we are gralI6cd To see them NEE, with
50 liberal. patronage from the public"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

passionately, forgetting, IN the entrance
meni nf the moment, aud IA The charm
of her presence, that he hac chosen a
very awkward time and place for dec
larniioo.
InvoluntsriIy Eleanor raised her eyes.
filled with tears of blended sorrow and
delight, 10 his face /: The next moment
smiled, shook her head pIaylully, aud
finished her song
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

Distingmshed Sirdngers-A number OF
large whales have made their appearance IN
our waters, aud our ship nGws collector IN.
forms us that he yesterday watched their
manpnvres for some tune, of the L,gh,
ship. One OF them bowed aud spou,ed
tremendously showing some thirty feet Of hls
back out OF water. An'oid salt' who Is ac
qnalnled with the peculiar habits aud tastes
OF these animals. informs Us that they are
probably IN search of the large sea clan
which IL supposed Ia be plenty ~ deep water
off our cOosl.--.E J. Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

CASE OF Col. BLoDGET The case of
Col Biodget aud Mr.. Hendricks was given
to the jury Saturday evening nt about eight
o'clock. After an absence Of about two
hours aud half To, y returned with q verdict
of gully j, was cIOorly proved that Col.
Blodgcl and Mr.. Hendricks acted under tho
orders Of the State, and that they employed
no unnecessary iorco ~ obcying their orders.
But 1t will be readily understood that neither
evidence nor law would produce on effect
before ajmy composed tniiriy Of Dorriits.
Much maunuverlDg was evidently employed
to bring the case before this jury, although,
N It's order, II should properly come before
the other. The case was appealed to the Su-
preme Court. The General Assembly Of
this State meets OF Newport next week.
We irust the case Of Col. Blodget and Mr..
Hendricks will be cons idcred by ihsi body
aud that we shall know how long o citizen 10
to be prosecuted Tor ncts done ss n soldier,
~ obedience To The orders Of his supc nor, aud
Tor the defence ol the State In time of cx.
treme danger. We do not believe that tkp
State 81 Rhode Island will abandon her ciii.
zens who have subjected lbcmsclvesiio poliii.
cal malice. ior gsllsnily defending her safety
aud her honor, and we look with confidence
To the General Assembly, 10 take such mcss.
nres ~ shall folly relieve the subjects Of ,hn
prosecution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

PENNSYLVANIA CREDIr.-It must crafty
every friend Of American credit s' home and
abroad to learn that the bill imposing o tax Of
three mills on The dollar, the proceeds to be
applied exclusively TO the interest on her
public debt, has passed both BRANCHES Of The
Pennsylvania Legislature, and has been op-
proved by the Governor. Let the good work
20 Oh
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

Druuk'nn'Ss.-I, has been decided by the
authorities OF this State, TINT drunkard cop
be divorced, If his vile so chooses, aud that
his property can be placed under The control
of trustees, nnd managed Tor the exclusive
benefit Of his family. We ImsgIne this de-
cIsIon will add to The list OF total abs,incnts
considerably, and perform more towards de-
crets'ag habhusl in,oxIcatlon, than all the
harangues the community Of reformed drunk.
ards ever delivered. ~ y .7prore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

I HspmngHs Sow your asparagus beds
with salt, broad cast, one TO three pounds 10
The square yard This Is known to be an
admirable manure Cor II, aud II is said TO
mike II tenderor and greatly to improve It's
flavor The Editor Of the American Agr-
culturallst says that be never met with as
patagus IA the OHIO valley as tender aud
delicate as that grown IN the sea share or
well mauured with salt. lie says our aspar.
gus, though large is generally tough and
bitter One reason for this doubtless Is our
bad habit OF cutting It "a soon as Il peeps
through tie surface Of the earth. II ought
not to be cut until 1t rises to the height Of
three inches. at least, and assumes q green
Ish color |, ~ then tendGrcr and sweetcr
-LouisriHe yourndk
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

BY the death Of the king Of Sweden, Nj
shal Soull has become the sole survivor Of
all the eighteen marshals Of the empire crca
ted by Napoleon, in 1901, a, the camp OF
Boulognc,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02
THE TARIFF.

The rules were suspended aud the
House went into committee Of the whole
aad proceeded with the consideration Of
the tariff.
The motion pending was that of Mr..
Seymour, TO stake out the proposed duty
on common wool, fifteen per cent aud
thirty per cent ad yaloreu.
Mr.. Bolset Of Ala. spoke against pro-
lection, and Mr. Brodhead OF Pens, Iva
MIA, democrat IN favor Of 1t.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

MR. Claws LETTER ON TEAAs.--Mr.
Clay has addressed letter to the Edi-
tors Of the National Intelligencer on the
subject Of the annexation Of Texas, in
which be siateshis opinions with respect
to that movemen, with the utmost ex-
plicilness. 1t is unnecessary to say,
that he disapproYes throughout of the
steps taken to efIec, this object by the
recent negotiation, for reasons ofwhich
we will not run the risk OF impairng
tho effect by stating them imperiecily.
We shall publish it entire in our next
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

"A Large Dehgaiion.-Ata meeting Of the
Wings Of New Haven, few evenings since,
It was resolved that every citizen Of the
town. IN favor Of the election Of HENRY
CLAY to the Presidency Of the United
States, be appointed delegates TO attend the
Ratification Mass Convention OF Wings, to
be holden al Baltimore 10 day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-02

The gazetles Of fashion announce the
comfortable assurance that hlgh.hcclcd
boots aud straps 10 tho panlaloo ere abol
shed.
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NAVY BEEF AND PORK FOR 1916.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing,
18th August, 1912
SEALED proposals, endorsed proposals for
~ Beef" and proposals for Pork as the case
may be, will be received at this Office until O'Clock,
on Monday, the both DAY Of September next for fur
nshlng and delivering free of all cost and risk TO
the United States
Five thousand eight hundred barrels Of Navy
Beef and hive thousand eight hundred barrels of Navy
Pork:
Each barrel to contain not less than two hundred
pounds nett weight of Beef or Pork no excess of
weight in either article will be paid for. To be de-
livered at the respective Navy Yards, as follows
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CHEAP STATIONERY.

DRINTING PAPERS-Csp and Letter Papers
i PLAIN and ruled from 81 50 TO as yer rem.
Portfolios assorted sizes with and wahout locks
Ladies Work Boxes, Of rosewood, and gentle
mems Travelling Desks.
Rodgers & Sons Rszors, Penknives Scissors nd
Shears best quality.
Silver ever-pointed Pencil Gases, 25 cents and
upwards.
Perforated Bristol Boards-pain do
Enameled and embossed Cards
Drawing Papers and Water Coors.
Card Cases, m great varieties.
Pearl and Ivory Folders.
Note Papers IN the greatest varieties, from l2I TO
IS cents per quire.
French Boxes, containing an assortment Of NOT
paper waters, sealing-war, &c. &c
Together WITH general assortment Of FANCY
AND STAPLE STATIONERY, al of which
will be sold on the most accommodating terms and At
the lowe, prices wholesale and retail, by
WIN. F. BAYLY, Stsiioner,
Penn. Avenue, five dlors west Of flth st.
~ Card Plates neatly engraved and printed.
may
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JvLr 10, lsaa.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Bureau until O'Clock, p. NJ, of the ith of Sep
TENDER ext, for furnishing and delivering al the Ma
W Yard, Br oklyn, New York
lst All the live oak timber necessary TO complete
he frames breasthonks beam and keelson pieces,
and prolseuous timber for ship Of the line, trig-
ale and sloop Of war, for which partial deliveries
have been made by Charles +, SLbald, under former
contract and
and schooner for which partial deliveries have been
made by Messrs Van Hook and Vaughn under for
mer contract.
Schedules showing the particular parts of the
frames the Overwhelmingly and the dime nsions
OF the Dean and keeson pieces--quantities and Ji-
mensons OF promscuous timber, required To complete
these contracts, can be obtained by persons wishing
to offer, on application Ia the Comma ndant OF the
Navv Yard at Brooklyn New York.
Separate offers must be made for supplying all the
uehciences under each of the former contracts and
The prices asked per cubic foot for the frames timber
and breast hooks for The beam pieces for TIE keel
son pieces and for the prom-cuaus timber for each
class OF vessel in each offer must be stated separately
he frame timber is To be cut TO mouds, and the
whole IN conformity with instructions which will be
furnished TO persons with whom contracts may be
made
hVe miles from the sea, which be proved to the
satisfaction OF the Commandnnt of the Yard, and
must be free from all injuries and defects, which
lmpnirils good qualities for the purposes for Which 1t
is Intended and mus, be subject 10 the inspection
and measurement OF persons appointed by said Com
mandant and IN all Respects TO his entire satisfaction
The whole must be delivered on before the first day
of A ugust, lS47.
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by guaranty, signed Ivy two PERSONS (whose ability
to make good Their guaranty shall be certified to by
some Commandant ola Navy Yard or Navy Agent
that the person offering shall if his offer be accepted,
enter into contract before the 10Th October next, for
the good and sufficient sureties deliver the timber
embr ced in his Offer within the time specified for its
delivery.
len per cenum Of the amount of all deliveries i'll
be deducted from the amount of all bills which may
be approved for deliveries and held as additional
rty 10 the bonds to be given and will not be paid I'M
I'll the contract shall be fully completed according to
its provisions. The remaining ninety per centum of
bills thus approved, will be paid by the Navy Agent
at New York within thirty days after the presentation
of the bills 10 him.
To be published three times week ill Alb Sep
tember next in the Morning Post and Daily Times,
Boston, Massachusetts, journal of Commerce, Sun,
and Aurora, New York American Sentinel and
Public Ledger, Philadelphia; Sun and Republican,
Baltimore Madisonian and Spectator, Washington +;
Enquirer, Richmond, Virginia. Old Dominion and
Beacon, Norfolk Mercury Charleston, South Caro-
Ina july lS-3lawt 4th Sept.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU or Provisions AND CLOTHING,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU or Provisions AND CLOTHING,
August 20, 1874
DPOPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals
L for freight to Hong Kong" will he received at
this Bureau, until three o'clock, P. NJ, Tuesday, De-
tober ls for the transportation Of about 600 ba res
in bulk, of Government supplies, from the Navy
Yard at Charestown, Massa -husets, to Hong Kong,
China. Offers must specify the price asked per bar.
rel WI bout any dist notion between wet or dry bar
res five and half cubic feet of measu rene goods
and thirty gallons 10 the guage of all casks not
ally called barrels TO be considered barrels what
ever they NAV contain, No other than Government
Stores to be iakep board, freight, and prmage
10 be allowed. Fifteen fair weather working lay days
TO be allowed at each of the ports, at ChaIesown
and Hong Kong for taking IN and dischagng cargo.
The vessel must pass the usual INSPECTION and be
ready at the Charlestown Yard to receive her cargo
by the 18th of October.
To be published once week, until the LIST of Oc-
tober, in The Madisonian Washington; Morning
Post and Daily Times, Boston Aurora and Evening
Post, New York; American Sentinel and Mercury,
Philadelphia Aug. 2l-td
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REV. SYLVESTER LARsEp.-We understand that
the Memoir and Remains Of this wonderful man,
prepared by Rev. X. r. Gurley in the press, and
will soon be published They wi | no doubt be read
with avdiiy by thousands. No man Of his age ever
made deeper impression on the public mind than
Mr. Larned Al the age of "a he died, full Of no
nors and full o. usefulness and was wept over by
nation The character of Mr.. Gurley as a writer Is
no mean pledge that justice will be done to his sub
ject Waterman Of The South.
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