Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-14

OCEAN HousE.-This magnificent
Gothic structure, rebuilt upon tho site
of the one which was destroyed by fire
last summer, excep, that i. stands farther
back from the Streets now almost
entirely completed, and will soon bo in
readiness for the reception of Summer
visitors. Il
1t is indeed a most splendid building
both in point of architectural proportions
and beauty, as well as for its truly COM
modious arrangements. and reflects great
credit upon the architect, (Mr Warren,
Of Providence,) who drafted 1.-THE
builder (Mr. Chris. J. Biven, Of this
place, and the Committee under whose
supervision i, was constructed.
The dimensions Of the building are as
follows Length Of front $50 feet -
depth Of main building 80 feet; length
of wing extending from the centre lao
feet by As wide. The height of the
building is four stories, Independent of
/ n commodious attic, with an Observatory
| 90 feet in diameter, and from which 'sI
one of the finest nautical and landscape.
views in the country. The interior OF
the House is beautifully arranged for
the comfort and convenience Of its
guests. The dining room is 1873 feet
long by As feet wide-capable Of dining
from four to five hundred people. The
y Ladies Saloon is one Of the most splen-
did rooms Of the kind in the country its
+ form is octagon, Of purely Gothic style
, Of architecture. Its dimensions are 63
feet long by 33 # wide, 26 # in height
n The building is surrounded by wide
Verandah.
The landlord of this fine House is '3e
h same oblising and gen,emanly Mr.
JOHN G.. WEAVER, who has heretofore
so satisfactorily kept that establishment
The Dedication OF the First Baptis
- Church in this town, took place yester
ID day morning at half past 10 o'clock
L, 10 Introductory Prayer by Rev. VIM l.
r. Dennis, of Philadelphia Dedication
~ PRAYER & Sermon by Rev. Joseph Smith
ed Pastor Of the church. We understan
ob from those who attended that the sermo
m "mI gave great satisfaction to all present =
CO 1t clearly set forth the doctrines upo
'at which the Church was first founded an
n have to the present time adhered to-
a, Concluding Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Lore
,,u I,r of the South Baptist Church. III
ed, music we also understand was excellen
he In the afternoon, the Pews were so
ow at Public auction, and we are informs
The sold we'll.
NC In the evening, Samuel S. Pcckhn
of and Benjamin Smith were ordaln'
"u a, Dcacons.
en This Church was built by Mess'
an, John B. Weeden and Edwin Pcabod
en-, 1t is erected upon the site OF the
,us, @ meeting house, which was sold and m'
of ed of, and is n substantial, well built
no no commodious edi6ce. The commit
red under whose direction the House "
built, are deserving Of great credit
their persevering exertions in erecting
leo NJ The Newburyport Courier is TO
con- published daily hereafter.
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nr is 0Js Col. Cross who was captured by NJ
,ne lean rancheros, is n son-in-law OF
edge ID" r,
only Ihomas a. D'"'e' " A'~'
)ow x-
The u. S. ship ST. Mary's. CommaT
over Saunders, arrived at Pensacola April 2ol
very IL days from Vera Cruz.
and Gen. Worth (says the correspondent o'
'eno N. Y. Commercially has been ordered Il
when turn to his pos, and his command w''hou
o be lay. The Department, will receive no
rom signa,ions a, such crisis.
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