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The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-30

SMoKrNG.-An old proverb saith
Tobacco is the vilest weed,
That moras ever knew,
The very Devil sow'd the seed
That all his imps might chew
And yet this law too many men have broke,
For they not only chew, but like sl-pit
smoke
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

RHODE ISLAND STATE TEMPERANCE SociE-
TY.-The sixth annual meeting of this Society
was held in Providence on the 1st inst. The
following gentlemen were elected officers for
the ensuing year -
President-Hon. Stephen Branch.
Vice Presidents.-Willam Pabodie, DIR.
J. T.. Weeden, Rev. Mr.. Cheever, William
French, E. w. Lawton, Daniel Hale, Edward
Harris.
Treasurer Solomon Gilbert, of
Providence.
Corresponding Secretary.--Rev. Thomas
Tew, of Providence.
Auditor.-IIenry Gushing.
Executive Committee. Gushing,
Amos c. Barstow Joseph w. Davis VIM. Chace,
Henry Marchant. Stephen Arnold Is. c.) IL.
A. Howland,J j. B.Nichols, Edward p Knowles,
Geo. A. Taylor, of Providence Rev. c. p.
Grosvenor. of Scituate Isaac T. jerks,
Daniel Wilkinson, Of Pawtucket John Keely
of Darlington I.P. Hazard, Sylvester Robin
son, of South Kingston (; Silas Ward Of New
port Chas. Perry, of Westerly Henry T.
Chadsey, Of Wexford Daniel p. Dyer, of
Cranston.
After passing several resolutions, they ad-
journed to meet again in Providence on the
9th day of January, lo47.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
Review of the Presidents Message.

Among all the communications, made
at the opening of Congress, by the sue.
cessive occupants of the Presidents
chair, we have never met with one
so obviously intended for mere political
effect, as the Message lately commune a.
ted to that body by President POLK. II
would be indecorous perhaps to charac.
terize it as marked throughout with a
studied suppression of the truth, and Q
suggestion of the untrue, but j. is per-
fectly fair to say, that statement more
calculated to deceive the unsuspicious
and uninquiring masses, as to the true
origin and real purposes of the Mexican
war, has never been palmed upon the
public, by the most unscrupulous de-
claimer in our excited caucusses and or.
binary primary meetings. The Presi
dents Message ought to be above all this
1t ought to contain calm, succinct, and
manly exposition Of the state of the coun
try and its relations with foreign powers
and to avoid above all, any approach to
the subterluges and deceptions ofa coun
|ty court lawyer, in treating of topics SC
elevated and comprehensive. 1t ought
in a word, to be an annual exposition tc
which Washington or Madison could
aflix his signature, without feeling tha,
he had done anything to degrade himself
or sink the reputation of his country
We will not say how far the Presiden,
for the time being has departed from this
model.-But we will ask our readers to
consider attentively the searching criti.
cism on the facts and statements Of the
Message, by the National Intelligencer,
in this days paper, which drawn up by
the hand Of master, cannot fail to car.
ry conviction to every unprejudiced mind
of the unworthy attempts to which the
President has condescended, in his efforts
to mislead and abuse the confidence so
naturally reposed in the fairness and
truth of an Annual State paper.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

FALL RIVER RAIL RoAD.-This road was
opened on Monday last, through from Fall
River to Boston on tho new trnck-passing
through Middleboro, North Bridgwator, East
Stough,on and Randolph to connect with the
Old Colony Rail Road at Brantree. The ar
rangements for the winter, in connec ton with
the Steamer Perry, running between here and
Fall River every other day, will be found in
our advertising columns.
The Monitor says-"The engine and cars
are of the first class, both in convenience and
boauty--and the Managers and Conductors are
second to no class for courtesy and gentleman
ly bearing
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

FircH ON CONSUMPTION. We have been favor
ed with a copyo pamphlet of 324 pages, enti
tied "Six lectures on the uses Of the lungs ant
causes, prevention and cure of consumption
asthma, and diseases of the heart; on the laws o
longevity and on the mode Of preserving male
and female health to an hundred years,--wtl
% illustrations designed for all classes Of read
ers. BY Samuel Sheldon Fitch. A. M, NJ. ID
New.York; II. Carlisle, 707 Broadway"
We have looked over the above with som,
care and not less interest, aud the 'proofs" ad
duced are OF the strongest nature, of the cure o
Consumption. The work also gives much time
ly information in regard 20 the causes and pre-
vention of this disease, and many others calcu
lated to induce it.
They are for sale at the Book Stores Of Ham
nett and Barber. Price so cts.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
Congressional.
TUESDAY, Dec. Is.

TUESDAY, Dec. 10.
| The SENATE to-day was in session but
short time. Mr. Dixon II. Lewis pronounced
a euogy on Mr.. Felix G.. Mcconnell, deceas-
ed late member from Alabama
In the HOUSE, Mr.. Garrett Davis's resolu-
ton, calling on the President for copies OF in
structions to our naval and military COM
manders, relative to the civil governments es-
tabshed in Mexico by their orders, was adopt
ed without debate.
The House went into committee OF the
whole on the Presidents message, and Mr..
Broadhead moved resolutions parcellmg 1t out
among the several committees.
MIR. Giddings obtained the floor and spoke
one hour on the subject of the Mexican war
lie denounced the war as unholy, murderous
and telonious.
WEDsEspAy, Dec. l6.
SESArE-Mr Simmons took his seat.
On MIR. Turney's motion the Military CON-
mittee were instructed to make enquiry con-
cerning the expediency of full pay Tor the
term of service of volunteers discharged by
sickness. Mr.. Crittenden presented bill Tor
improving western rivers.
The message was taken up for reference.
The Chaplain was elected on the I'd ballot.
Rev. Nj. Slicer received "a votes, Tuston .,
scattering T. After an Executive session, the
Senate adjourned. -,
HousE.-Mr. Pollock moved to suspend the
rules, in order to offer resolution instructing
the Committee on Ways and Means to report
bill for the repeal Of the tariff of le46, and
remodel that of lS42-lost 73 to ITO.
The consideration of the Presidents mes
sage was taken up in Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Gentry denounced the message and the
war. Mr.. Kennedy, of Indiana, defended the
President. Mr.. Hudson attacked the admin
istration The Committee rose.
Mr. Benton gave notice of bill regulating
official appointments and guarding the public
Sc vice against improper influences.
Notice of bill was also given to ascertain
and settle the claims for French spoliations
THURSDAY, Dec. IL.
STANDARDIZATION and memorials were
presented On motion of Mr.. J. M. Clayton,
the Vice President, was authorized TO appoint
Select Committee on French Spolations.-
On Mr. Breese's motion, the Committee on
Commerce was instructed to enquire into the
expedency of making appropriations for the
improvement Of Harbors. After an Execu-
tive Session, the Senate adjourned to Monday.
The HOUSE proceeded to elect Chaplain.
| On the third ballot, the Rev. Mr.. Sprole
was elected. He had one hundred and three
votes Dewey, forty eight; Tnsley, eighteen,
and Storrs three. Mr.. Douglass, from the
Committee on Territories, reported bill for
the admission Of Iowa into the Union. Read
twice. Adjourned. f
! The Senate was not in session on Friday
The House proceedings were not OF public IN
terest, most of the time being occupied with
private bills passed over at the last sess ion
bill to increase the pay of volunteers was re-
fcrred to the Committee of the Whole, but its
consideration postponed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
Mr.. Editor,

/ wish to give notice,
through your columns, that Rev. HENRY
GILES has expressed his willingness to
repeat in Newport, if sufficient audi
ence can be ensured him, the new Course
Of Lectures which he is just now deliver
ing in New York to enthusiastic audien-
ces. The Lectures are five in number,
1 believe, and their subject is "Soeia'
Life under some of its leading forms"
such as "the Domestic, the Patriotic, thu
Phildnthropic, &c" A subscription pa
per is now circulating in Town for the
purpose of ascertaining what encourage
ment can be offered this distinguished
Lecturer. The terms there stated are : !
for a single Ticket to the course-Sl, 81
for Lady and Gentleman. For the sake
of expediting matters, will those who wish
to encourage this thing, have the good
ness to call at Barber's or Hammett'
Book store, and sign the subscription pa
per, and oblige Yours,
and many others.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
6eralo Of the Qimes,
RHODE SlAND Err;
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NEWPORT:
" Law and Ordcr..-.A Convention
Thursday Morning, Dee. 81, 1916.

u Law and Order.---A Convention
will be held at the State House in Providence
on THURSDAY EVENING, January Ia, a
z O'Clock, by the friends flaw and Order, fo
the nomination of candidate for Governor ano
general officers for the ensuing political year
The friends of Law and Order in the severa
towns are requested to elect delegates in the
Convention, equal in number to the member,
Of both houses Of the General Assembly to
which their respective towns are entitled.
BY order of the State Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

We had the pleasure of listening to a
most excellent discourse from this learn
ed divine, on Sunday evening last, at the
North Baptist Church, upon the life and
character of the Pilgrim fathers. The
object Of the lecturer was not so much TO
euogise the well known and exalted
characters ofthe Pilgrims as to infuse In
to the minds of all an increased venera-
ton for their virtues, and to cherish the
memories of those illustrious men by an
nual celebrations. He showed how ne
cessary it was that public celebrations
should be held to commemorate impor-
tant events, and showed also the utility
Of such festivals in various other points
of view. He contrasted in happy man.
ner the state of this part Of the continent
at the time of the landing of the Pilgrims
with the present situation and glowing
prospects Of New-England, and spoke OF
the salutary influence exerc cised upon
their descendants by their stern integrity
and deep-rooted religious principle.
1t was discourse deserving more than
mere passing notice, and we regret that
our limits will not permit us to do more
ample Justice to its merits.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

The Electors of this town friendly to the
principles of the Law and Order Party, are re.
quested to meet at the State House on Mon.
DAY EVENING NEXT dee. 2Sth) at 6 o'clock
for the purpose of choosing delegates to the
State and Eastern District Conventions, to be
held in Providence on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, January 18th and l4th, 1S47, in
conformity to the foregoing notices.
A punctual attendance is requested.
Dec. "a, 1916.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
~ Eastern District.-The friends

Law and Order in the Eastern District, will
idence, on WEDNESDAY,, Jan. 18th at 8 o..
clock, p. IN. for the purpose of nominating q
candidate to represent the District in the next
Congress. The friends of Law and Order in
each town are requested to elect delegates
equal in number to their Representatives in
both branches Of the General Assembly.
BY order of the State Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24
ylWestcrn District

TJWestcrn District.--The friends Of
Law and Order in the Western District will
hold Convention at the State House in Prov
idence, on WEDNESDAY,, January 18th, al
So'clock p. m, for the purpose of nominating
candidate to represent the District in the
next Congress. The friends of Law and Or.
der in each town are requested to elect dele.
gates equal in number to their Representa-
tives in both branches of the General AS.
sembly.
BY order of the State Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

BosTos ALMANAc FOR ls47.-We have 70.
ceived copy of Dickinson's Boston Almanac
for l647. The contents,of this No. are briefly
noted in the advertisement which has appeared
in our columns. 1t is got up in the neatest
style imaginable, and contains an amour, of
useful and entertaining matter doubly worth
tho price charged for it.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

MAYOR IN BosToN.-The Hon. Josiah GUN.
cy, Jr. was on Monday of last week reelected
Mayor of Boston by very handsome majority
The vote as compared with some previous
elections was not large. All the whg candi.
dates for Aldermen were elected Thrty-siA
wings and four Democrats were elected Com
mon Councilmen. There are vacancies, all
in Wards Nos 2 and 12.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

An adjourned session of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, has been held in this place during
the prese mt week-Justice Hale ofthe Supreme
Court presiding. The Court adjourned last
evening, having completed the business on
the Docket.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

The TwENTY-sECoND OF DECEMBER.-Tht
226;h anniversary ofthe Landing Of the Pill
grims' was celebrated with appropriate relig
ious services, in the church Of the "Society o.
the Pilgrimage" at Plymouth. Rev. Marx
Hopkins d. d., President of Williams College
delivered the address.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

u The Washington correspondents men,
ton, that the Government have determined to
call out more troops-that ten additional regi-
ments will be Immediately demanded, and that
soon the whole ofthc fifty thousand volunteers
will be in the field, besides the increase of the
regular forces.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

LETTERS OF MARQUE.-The recommends
ton of the President TO issue letters of marque
and rcprisal seems to be generally condemned
This barbarous and piratical practice is OPP
posed to the general amelioration which civ.
llization and christianity have effected in war
and if we adopt il, Mexico will have pre-
text for a similar course. She has no com.
merce to be destroyed, while ours is upon
every sea, and exposed beyond the protection
Of our navy.-[Prov. Jour.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

800 0REwARD-lt will be seen by advertise
ment that the brig Palestine, Of Gardiner, Me.
on Tuesday night last while lying in our har-
Dor description of the fellow who il is sup
posed has made off with the cash is contained
in the advertisement.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

WEALTH OF CHICAGO, misunderstanding to
the assessors last returns the property in the
city amounts to 81 100000. The taxes on the
same are $37 37,OOO-population IA, l69.'
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

PUB. Doc.-Our thanks are due to the Hon
HENRY Y. CRASsTos for copies of the several
Public Documents accompanying the Presi
dents Message. ...,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

Mondays proceedings of Congress are unim
portant.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

MscELLASY.--We have a number of excel
tient for short time longer.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

The Boston and Providence Railroad Corpo
ration has declareda semi.annual dividend o
four per cent, payable on the LIST of January.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

The President, it is rumored, has il in con
temptation to appoint Lieutenant Genera
and commander in chief Of the Army.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

uP There was no mail from Boston yester
day.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

Nothing of much interest from the Army
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-24

IL would be n refinement of cruelty to hold
the President responsible for all the discrep-
ancies between the statements of his Message
and those which have from time to time APP
pcared on the same subjects in the government
paper But some of them are too glarng not
to have attracted our involuntary notice. On
the subject of SANTA ASSA's return, for ex-
ample, the Message informs us that, under dis
tinct understanding of professions by him Of
"an entire change ofpolicy,' and with the be-
lief that "the intestine divisions" of which his
return to Mexico would be certainly the fruit.
would lead to favorable peace with this coun-
try, instructions were given to the Command
cr of our naval forces in the Gulf, on the Mir-
teenM dan of May, "not to obstruct the pas.
sage of Santa Anna to Mexico, should he at
tempt TO return" Notwithstanding all which,
now avowod by the President himself, the
"Union" of The sirth day Of July put forth the
following contradiction of n statement which
turns out to have been substantially true -
awe deem il our duty to state, IN he most
positire terms, that our Government has nO
sort of oonnerion with any scheme of Santa
Anna for the revolution of Mexico, or for any
sort of purpose. Some three months ago some
advcnturer was in Washington who wished TO
obtain their countcnancc and aid in some
scheme or other connected with Santa Anna.
They declined all sort of conncxion, oO-opord-
tion, or participation in any effort for the pur-
pose The Government of this country de-
ciiaes all such intrigues or bargains They
have made war openly in the face of the
world. They mean to prosecute il with all
their vigor. They mean 10 force Mexico
to do us justice at the point Of the sword
This, then, is their dcsgn-this is their plan
and il is worthy oi a bold, high-minded, and
energetic people"
The daily union., 1846-08-25

WOLF FIGHT,-About fortnight ago n young
man named VIM. Jackson, in one of the back set
dement's, was returning from the woods, where he
had spent part Of the day shooting pigeons Wher
within about mile OF home he heard a cracking ir
the underwood behind him, and turning to learn the
of the noise, he beheld three enormous wolves
coming directly towards him. He saw no chance
of escape and determined to fight out as his only
hope of safety. He threw down his game, placed
his back against large tree and silently awaited the
attack Of the ferocious animals. The wolves ap
preached and walked round him two or three times
at short distance, but seeing chance of attack
behind, they advanced in front.
When they we're within few feet, he levelled his
gun and fired the two barrels in succession, and
two Of the wolves fell MORALLY wounded; the third
sprang at him, and was saluted on the head with q
stunning blow from the butt end of the piece bu
the animal, recovering, seized the young man by
the leg and both fell to the ground together in q
deadly struggle, in which the wolf tore his antago.
mist severely in different parts Of the body. Feel.
ing himself growing weak from loss Of blood, the
youth with some difficulty drew a knife from his
pocket, made one desperate plunge at the savage
ima and Immediately fell exhausted and senseless
at the foot Of the tree awfuy mangled in the con.
hict and covered with blood.
When consciousness returned, the sight of his
three enemies lying dead beside him awakened his
wandering the reality, and his almost mi
raculous escape from death. His knife he found
sticking firmly to the handle in the heart of his laes
foe.
With great difficulty he reached home and alarm
ed his friends, who repaired to the spot with lights
and brought home the skins Of the dead wolves al
trophies Of what we may Justly call an extraordina
| ry exploit. The hero Of the fight (as we may cal
him) has nearly recovered from his wounds, al.
though he will bear to his grave the broad scars
| his triumphant and deadly struggle with the three
wolyss.-BytO,or (Cenadd) Gazette.
The daily union., 1846-08-25

erumble, while not one Of these owners Of mills
would exchange places with the farmer. Yet the
farmer complains not though he receives no prolee-
ton. Why not give him bounty on all he sells Of
20 TO 40 per cent? That perhaps would be tariff
for the benefit Of labor
The farms in this vicinity are the finest IN the
world, and great pains are taken 10 improve them,
TO stock them WELL aud to obtain such seeds will
produce and yield most. All seem TO act for the
general good Mr.. Thompson, merchant Of this
city, has procured corn from the Rio Grande which
he is cultyang for the purpose of distributing the
seed II has already reached the enormous height
of nearly twelve feet, and is still growing. Such ef-
forts are worthy Of commentator.
One of the greatest attractions for travellers IN
this vicinity the Trenton falls situated about IA
miles from here, The stream Of water known as
West Canada creek has at this point forced It's way
for miles through solid rocks, and made a bed for
itself in some places three four hundred feet deep
At certain distances the entire body of water
come 8 roaring, tumbling down preeiplce OF
50 or 60 feet in height, and then rushes on like
mad thing until another fall IL reached,
and then to another and another and anoth-
er. To the beholder who is vending his way
slowly up this deep chasm, and views the succession
of falls, with wall on either hand as high almost
the eye reach, presents one OF the widest,
most picturesque, and magnificent scenes ever be-
held--nOt possessing the grandeur, the submty Of
the Niagara falls, but far exceng them in mere
beauty and variety.
Richheld springs is another point near by much
frequented by travellers, and Sharon springs have
become most noted and fashionable watering place.
LEDYARD.
Z. 3. The Native American convention have Just
nominated Ed. G. Deleyan (lhe great temperance ad-
yocste) for governor, and George Fusom, of New
York city, for lieutenant governor.
The daily union., 1846-08-25
MORE RUIN !

A NEW FEATURE IN THE IRON BUsINEss.-The Buff
fao Courier mentions the blowing in of bituminous
coal furnace at Poland, on the MRhonng river, Ohio,
by Messrs. Wllkeson, Wilkes & Co, of that city.
This, that paper states is the first American furnace
in which pig iron has been made with raw bitumin-
Gus coal. This object sought to be accomplish
ed by Messrs w. w. & Co, and they are entitled
to the honor of being the only ironmasters in the
United States who have conducted this of-tried and
important experiment to a successful result The
iron made by them, by this process is fully equal
the best Scotch pig, being made from good ore and
better quality Of coal, and smeted in precisely the
same manner. lfthe account is correct, the success
of these enterprising gentlemen opens new branch
in the manufacture of iron that will be valuable to
the west. The establishment employs over two
hundred men.