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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

FIRF.--Our citizens were aroused from their
slumbcrs on Saturday night last about half
past II o'clock by the appalling cry of fire.
1t proved to be in the Shoe Store Of Mr. Isaac
Bowen, IJ0 Thames Street, next south of MIR
James lorswell. When first discovered, and
for some minutes afterwards, it presented a
most threatening aspect--th. whole interior
Of the shop being in flames, and the smoke
pouring out at every crcvicc.
Very soon the engines were on the spot,
and by plentiful and judcious application of
water, which was readily procured from the
dock near by, the fire was confined to the
place where il originated, though the other
parts of the premises were considerably njur-
ed by the smoke and water. Most Of the stock
of Boots, Shoes, Muffs, &c. belonging to Mr..
Bowen was destroyed, on which we learn was
insured $500. Damage TO the house not os-
certained. Mr.. Horswell succeeded in remov.
ing his stock of Goods, without much damage
or loss. Mr.. Irish also got cut most of his
goods.
The fire proceeded from a stove in the Store
of Mr. L., and was discovered by the wife of
MIR. Samuel s. Mumford, who occupied the
tenement above. But for its timely discovery,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

CoUNTERFrIT HALF DoLLARs.-Therc
are great many of these afloat, of the beau.
tiful Federal devices. and leuered on the
edge. Tho metal stands uquafor,is well, but
Is duller in the sound than silver, though near
y as hard to cut. II is particularly to be de-
lccted by feel and look Of greasiness. The
couDtcriets in coin are much more injurious
than those in paper. The boas,ed projection
to the poor, which q specie currency was II
secure, is quite a failure. The losses by
coin are, in proportion to the amount in CIR.
culatioD, five times as great as by the little
bills-the jolly little bills.-Jom. Com.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
DEATH OF Cow. NICHOLsON.-TheW Wash

DEATH OF Cow. .NIcHoLsoN.-TheW Wash.
ingtou Union Of Monday 9th, announces the
death of that gentleman as follows:
Com. John Nicholson, of the u. S. Navy,
in the 63d year of lis age, died last night at
Mrs. Ulrch's, in this city, under the attack
of the apopexy. We have known Commo-
dore Nicholson for more than 40 years. lie
was a printer by profession, in Richmond, in
lS04-our near neighbor-but his genius
led him into a different destination, and his
merits. gallantry, and skill, raised him to a
high rank in The service OF his country, and
made him many friends and numerous adm.
rers. In several actions he was distinguish
ed Cor his extraordinary coolness and brave
ry. We deeply lamen, the loss Of such a
man to his country, his family, and his friends.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

FATAL ACCIDENT AT WEXFORD, r. L.
Capt. Gideon G. Congdon, manager of the
Ives Farm, while on his return from a gun.
ming expedition on Wednesday of last week
rested his gun upon the ground in climbing
over stone wall stone rolled against his
gun and caused it to discharge, and the
whole charge Of shot, wadding and one of his
buttons were lodged IN, or passed through
his body. A part OF the fractured ribs and
the button were extracted, but he survived
but short time.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
The Whig salute and fireworks last night. ir

The Whig salute and fireworks last night, ir
honor of the great Whg victory in this State
went off with great eclat. In the Park, there
could not have been less than twenty thousand
persons of both sexes gathered together to see
'he fireworks, which were truly beautiful, and
were worthy the reputation OF Mr.. Edge, by
whom they were got up. The Loco Foco Com
mon Council had caucus meeting in the cham
ber of the Board of Aldermen, during the eve
ming, and they looked ON with ruefu counte-
nanceS as they thought of the changes which
had come over the land. The whole affair pass.
ce of reditably.-[N Y COur &. Eng
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

WAsHINGroS, Nov. I5,-l am now more
convinced than ever that the war with Mexi-
co is nearly at an end, and that the Govern
mcnt expects Peace, and is willing to make
1t on fair and honorable terms such terms,
Of coursc, as will be approved of by Con
grcss and public sentiment. The Govern
meni has so arranged matters that nothing
will be done TIL Congress meets and acts,
and until the Mexican Congress shall have
an opportunity to make propositions for peace
General Taylor is not to enter upon the wild
goose march to the city of Mexico-nor to
San Luis Potos. lie will halt at Saltlllo,
and foriify that place and the passes between
it and Monterey.
lie has orders that render it discretionary
with him to take that course, or to call for in
creased forces, now on the Rio Grande, and
proceed. lie will not proceed.
The winter campaign will amour, to moth
ing. IN the spring, unless treaty be made,
the government will commence some opera
tons in the Gulf of Mexico, or il may be
content to hold what we have of Northern
MeXico,a and defend it. The latter will proba
bly, be the course. for wisdom seems to init
mate it.-Cor. N. Y. Jour. Of Com.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
MARRIED IN THE STREET.-We find III

MARRIED IN THE STREET.-We find the
following queer statement IN western
sheet:
"Married in the streets of Vicksburg, near
the Perry Landing, on Sunday, the I'd inst,
by N. G. Brydon, Esq, Mr. Willis G. Wheel
er, of Madison County, Mississippi, to Miss
Catharine Smith. The parties were remov'
ing westward, and as the boat was waiting
for them, they would not take time to go to a
house offered them. but, with q touch of 70
nance had The ceremony performed 'in the
street, and went on their way rejoicing"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

NERNoNT.-An election to fill the vacancies
in the Congressional Delegation Of Vermont
took place on Tuesday Of last week. There is
no doubt that Judge Colamer, whg, is elect
cd in the I'd District He has already, in the
returns made, gained more than he lacked of
nm election at the last trial in the 4th Dis
trict, Chandler, whig, has gained, in IL towns,
5l4 votes over Peck. The State Journal thinks
that Chandler viii lead in the result At the
last election, Peek wanted about 1000 votes of
n choice
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

EXCHANGE FOR PRIsONERs.-We learn
from the Union, that the arrangement for
the exchange of the officers and crew of the
U. S. brig Trux,un for Gen. Vega and other
Mexican officers, has been confirmed at Wash
ington, and that orders have been issued for
the discharge from their parole of Gen. Ve-
ga and his companions.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
From The S. Louis Rereiue. Nor G.

PRiNTING Pass FOR SANTA FE.-Our
ncighbor. II. p. Ladew. has put up and ship.
ped from his ioundry,for Fort Lcavenworth, q
press, types and paper for printing eslab
llshmenl IN Santa Fe. II is intended for the
use Of the provisional Government organised
by Gen. Kearney, and will, ot the earlies, op.
por,unity, be forwarded to its destination.
Our Eastern friends will now perceive that
New Mexico has been, by regular process,
annexed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

WARD COMMITTEEs.-The members Of the
several Ward Committees of the Law and
Order party, are requested to meet 10 morroic
erening FRIDAY, November 20lh,) al sepen o.
clock at the Sheriffs flee. Thames street, on
the business Of the Registry. Members huv
ing possession OF the lists of The several Wards
are requested to bring them to the Com.
mlltee room.
Nov. 19lh, 1s4G.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
Latcr from Mexico.

The New Orleans Plcayune ofthe 5,h inst
publishes abstracts of the letters received
from Vera Cruz, dated Oct. 9Th, week later
than former advices. These letters arrived
by way OF Pensacola, and were probably
brought by The U. S. store ship Relief. News
of the fall of Monterey and Ampud'a's capi-
create much excitement. Santa Ana had
just reached San Louis PotosI as the courier
from Monterey with the news of It's surrender
passed through on his way to the capital
santa Ana had but twenly-sevcn thousand
dollars with him, instead of two millions,
which he tried to raise, with which TO get up
his army. Still the people Of Mexico had
such faith in him, they believed he would
succeed in raising his army and defeating
our forces.-IN. Y. papers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
ND RHODE-SLANDER THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 49, 1916

o. We have heard il suggested, and the
suggestion we think is a very proper one, that
the fire department in this town should be
provided with an Hydraulion The advantages
Of an hydraulon are wcll-known and appre.
ciated in other places, and it is not impossible
fiat all Improbable, that one may be of great
service here
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

Elections of representatives. are yet to be
held in Maine, (4,) New Hampshire (4,) Yer.
mont ~ Massachusetts, ~ Rhode Island e, ]
Connecticut (4,) Maryland (6,) Virginia Us,
North Carolina (9,) Alabama az Mississippi
a. Louisiana (4) Tennessee (Il,) Kentucky
(l0.) and Indiana (lO.) In Texas (2) we be
licve the election was held on the 2d instant
With the exception Of the special election
to Fl vacancies, none Of these elections will
be held before next Spring. The result in
the whole W i'll not vary much, we think, from
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

ASormER.-On Monday evening about {
o'clock, the Counting Room Of Capt Charles
Devens, on his wharf, was discovered to be
on fire, which was either cru,ed by the Stove
OF was the work Of an incendiary it is not as
certaned which. Several boys have been Ia
ken up on the supposition of setting the store
on fire, but no positive proof has been found
against them. The counting room, desk, &c.
were considerably da naged
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

NJ "Democracy, depend upon it," says
the Philadelphia Keystone, ''will shew It's
teeth at the next election" To this, Prentice
of the Louisville Journal, with more truth than
poetry remarks-''lts lip hangs down so that it
shows them already"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
IMPORTANT
rNCNI WASHINGTON.
Requisition for Troops.
Seven Thousand Volunteers cali
al for.
WAsHISGToS, Nov. I7-noon.

The War Department has made requisition
calling into servc" eight additional regiments
of volunteers. One from each of the following
States; Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylva-
MIA, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and one mounted men
from Texas.
Com. Conncrs official account OF the second
attack on Alvarado confirms the Telcgraphic
despatch of Saturday night, and the statements
Of the Picayunes correspondents.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

RuMoR.-The Leavenworth (lndlana) Ban
ner says that the President has appointed
Hon. r. ID. Owen, Representative in Con-
gross from that State. Minister to Bruzil, in
the room Of II. A. Wise, of Va.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

The House of Representatives when full,
will consist of 22- members, and ll5 will be- a
majority. As above stated I'VE think the Wings
have good prospect Of choosing I u, and thus
obtaining clear majority of :. Wisconsin is
not included in the foregoing calculation, hut
will probably be rcprcsc nted in the next Con.
gress Ny Express.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

/ MIcuIcAN.-The Detroit Free Press, of the
9TH instant, announces n democratic victory
in the State, and claims the election of ma
iority of the Legislature, which will insure the
choice of their Senator to Congress in place of
Mr.. Woodbridge, and one Of the three Repre-
scntatives to Congress. They have all the
Congressman, by 2,5G0 majority. In the Sen
ate, wings and II locos; House, l3 wings, 43
locos.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

Considerable apprehension is felt that the
Asiatic Cholera is gradually approaching En-
rope. 1t has progressed from Scinde to Per
sa. 1t is now lowering over the frontiers of
Russia and Turkey, making frigh,ful rava'
ges. defying check or control. The British
Government is about sendlng a medical COM
missioner to Turkey, TO examine and report
on the pestilence.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
Thirtictln Congress.

Sixteen States have now elected all or
par, of their Members of the next Congress.
the Members chosen being about three ff,hs
of the whole number. So far as ascertained
the Members elected are as follows:
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

lowA.-ln this state the Wings have sue
cecded in obtaining a majority of the Legisla-
ture, by which they will secure two Wing SEN
ators to Congress. The vote for Governor
and members Of Congress is yet doubtful
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

gr The n. Y. Herald f. Sunday morning
says, that about seventy square rugged vessels,
fifty Of which are bound for Europe, besides
forty coasters, schooncrs and sloops, are ly-
ing in that harbor, ready for SEA, and waiting
for wind Some other than a northcastcr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
BALTIMoRE. Nov. !,

BALTIMORE, Nov. T5-DF. M.
The ST. Louis Republican has two days la
ter news from Santa Fe. Al was quiet, and
the government appointed by Gen, Kearney
had entered upon ils duties.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19
Gero!0o of tbc Gimcs
RHODE ISL ANDER;
NEWPORT:
Thury1av u0rnipU NV 10 lSi6
NkWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Nov. 10, 1916.

D. Thursday, the Goth, being "Thanksgv-
ing day." our next number will be issued on
Wednesday
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

and the favorable state of the weather, de.
structive confagrat.on must have ensucd.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-19

The Court of Common Pleas for the County
of Newport, will hold its November term in this
town next week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20

cannonry that NAV be directed agahs, .as ,ds
works. even al The distance oil SIX hunuieu ya,uo'
exhibit radical change in the mooern aIidns ~
menl OF defence. It,his change De apploye:: a.,a
adorled by The Engineer new system - e'a'"s''
10 be established. u,,. aetsn.
aTnr arrangement OF auxiliary works, deien.
s,v. IN themselves in such manner as 10 ndke
,he,n serve as traverses 10 other paris u ''e
main WORK is most important, ana IS on'y " -. y
al, 81 nv lhe concentration ofhose WORKS WIN
IN rbc enceirl,; that is, 10 dispense whn al es-
terror works, save the reversed ohuefss ~ u"n
,oa,es uDde, couulerscarp Salient ana suus'l'ote
the high towers made cannon proof; Inc col''iana'
ING cavaliers with their guns secure iI",i ,'eo
che; ana the upper parapet w'lh us oinoa ;s'.
This arrangement cannon TAIL to attract a"e'''o =,
nv is simplicity, ana The great slIehe'h anu ei'
hcipncy il affords. ..;,. rorLs over
"The advantage of the cumulative Works oses
e,,e,;or works are obvious The exterior WORKS
. Ter lille time are taken BY the s'esers an" al
s,r', tacii,ie, in The final reduction OF The corps
d. place. On the contrary, the cumua'ive woin'
csnnn, be taken until the encelnle i.Seli - " Pos
session OF the assalani; and even men INC 'o"e
and cavaliers are held as sirorg ci'adeis.
al is thought, them that with lhese aosaIa
i n,ode supsr,o, 10 lie ataek-and that an a.'deh
nm land will become like that on wafer, one VI
cannunade and bombardmen'' IN w"lcn ;ne ' ,liu,
rioriry is ON The side of The defence, arising iIo
well arranged batteries, Supplied WIN heaSy o'u
nance"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20
HANOVER
For The Enquirer.
THE SENATORIAL ELECTION IN THE
LOUISA DISTRICT.

Messrs Editors: This is 10 inform you Of our
proceedings at October Court, on the senatorial
election Tor This district have never seen more
harmony among our friends. In fact, The people
have taken the mailer as they should, into their own
hands. Although there may be dozen asprants
there will be only one candidate on The side OF the
Democracy Of OraDge.-Col. JonE VOOLFOLK,
who, you know, is an "old campaigner" aided
us in our proceedings. The mode that he recon-
mended was adopted and il was SO plain, lair
and honorable, that no one can complain. aus.
lice 10 all, iavoTs 10 none"-lhe motto OF The great
Jack.on-will be adhered 10. All the counties
in the district should send large delegations TO
the Gum Spring on The first Saturday in Novem-
Der Aller the nominations are made in general
convention, each delegation should retire, lake
the vote as to their choice, and designate man
to cast the vote or voles as The case may be, in
general convention In this mode, harmony will
prevail-all will uniie on The candidate thus Sc
lecled, and we will thereby sci an example 10 The
Democracy throughout the whole Commonwealth.
Ii is desired that large delegations should attend
from each county, 50 that an expression OF The
public voice may he obtained, which would be
satisfactory 10 those who are dsappcinled-al.
though none should feel disappointment, because
il is common cause in which each and all should
feel an equal interest. Should The convention
give us good and tried Democrat none can com.
plain; but one and ALL Hercules-ike, pu, their
shoulders 10 the wheel, and We will again tri.
nmph. The motto should be, "Princ1pies, and
not men"-as ncucated by the great and patriot.
ic JACKSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20

OHIO ELECTlON.-Tbe Baltimore Sun
gives returns for Governor from So counties,
from which it appears that the majority for Bebb,
Wing, over Todd, Democrat is about :, 500-in-
dica,inga gain upon the election in 1914.
As 10 the members Of Congress- The Sun says:
General Taylor. Wing, is elected TO Congress
IN The eighth district by decided majority-a
Wing gain.
Lahm, Independent, elected 10 Congress in the
18th district over Stsrkweaher-a Tariff gain.
Fisher, wbie, elected 10 Congress in the Butler
ds,rict-a gain.
In The 9th district Daniel Duncan, whig is
elected by 800 majority over Samuel Medary,
dem "a whis gain.
AT the last Congressional election, although
The wings elected their Governor by 1900 MAORI.
,y, the democrats elected thirteen members of
Congress to eight BY the wings, they having dis
trIced the State. The election is now held under
a new division of The State, since made BY the
whigs which in great measure accounts for SO
many changes"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20
FoR THE ENQUIRE

+ OK THE ENQUIRER.
To lie Voiers Of the Senatorial District composed
If The Couni,es of Hanoper, Goochland, Flu
rama AMI Louisa:
Fellow. Citizens:-l consequence of the late
affecting dspcnsaion OF Providence in the la
mented death of Col. John Gueuanr, a vacancy
is produced, which you will be called on shortly
10 fill. Several good and worthy citizens have
been spoken OF for the station, any one of whom
would Ell with honor and ability a seat in The
Senate OF Virginia. Permit me, fellow citizens,
10 bring TO your attention a gentleman who is
we'll qualified 10 fill that staion-one whose De-
mocracy is as firm as the rocks of our noun
tains, and whose fidelity to the good old Republi-
can principles has never yet been doubled
There is no man in the district who has made
such sacrifices for the PRONUNCIATION and main
lenance of those principles as he has. Hugh
Goodwin OF The county OF Louisa, is the man
whom would bring 10 your aenton-one well
known 10 majority of The voters of The district
either personally or by reputation. Should the
nomination fall upon him, and he be elected,
venture the assertion, that no one would serve
You more faithfully or with more ability Should
The mantle fall upon another, you will find him
sillthe same valiant soldier in the private ranks
Of the Republican army, doing battle for those
principles he has ever cherished.
HANOVER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20
HgFrtnssge mu enquirer

RESOLVED That the entire Cabinet of the Presl-
dent, are entitled to the confidence OF the people OF
The United States, and we doubt moi, that in all
time 10 come they will be remembered among tie
patriots Of the day.
Resolved, Thai our Representative in Congress,
the Hon. A. ATKINSON, by his steady support OF
The Administration. and his Jealous devotion 10
The principles of The Democratic party, which it
has been his pride TO sustain, entitle him 10 the
confidence and thanks Of his constituents
On motion being made 10 adopt The resolutions
as reported by the Committee, Col. A. Smith Of
sered The following as substitute:
Resolred, That any action on the objects OF this
meeting, al this time, IS inexpedent
The vote being taken on the adoption of the
substitute, it was rejected. Whereupon The reso.
lutions reported were unanimously adopted.
On motion, il was
Resolued, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Portsmouth New Era anc
Richmond Enquirer.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
JAMES C. JORDAN, Chairman.
N.ru.np, Vopra Se~reyorp
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COMMERCIAL RECORD

RICHMOND MARKETS. OCTOBER 70
IoBACCO.-The market continues dnll no
inspections are very small, with no change in
prices. We quote Lugs at from 81 90 10 :, 80.
common leaf 81 90 to 90; middlino q % -
90; good and fine shipping, 81 90 TO G 90. sr,rs
manufacturing IS 90 to s 90.
FLouR-S5 25 as 5o-market qnire ia,
CORN-Corn 81 - 20 G, sales.
OATS-30 II 80 cents--in demand
WHEAT-ll0tol 100 cts-lhe a:tcr prics -.
for superior mhi,e. "y
WHEAT OFFAL-Bran -, cents sbor,s,s
cents; Brown Sluis 25 cents; Ship Inn. IN - :,
PROVlSIONS.-BAcoN Smilhfe,1 ami 80 ~
Cured 6. cts. for hog round Western 1 s S,
Ut cls Shoulders ALT els. LARD 7.ae c.n, s'ues
CATTLE-For Cattle from The seals a,os.
weight, s. 50; nell 4 so a so. accord;cs ss :
qualify. MUTTON SO 4 5O-scarce ana Is; ~
demand LAMBS: SO a , SO, accordinero ~, -
lily. vEALs 50 S, according 10 osa II 4.1'
Hoes Live 50 + 90. aN"'"'
COTTON-8. 81 cents per Ii.
RUM-New England in bb!s, 25 ase.,..
Price nominal. eeH's'
WHl>hEY-Bbls 81 and hhds % as