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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

BEwARE or COLDS. Useful Hints at
tins Season. A contemporary thus dis
courses on the philosophy OF taking cold,
and the best mode Of preventing the CON-
plant
"A large proportion Of our consumptive
cases a,e either excited or aggravated
by colds. The philosophy of taking cold
is but little understood, aud the cause OF
this irequen, but unhappy complain, for
the most part overlooked.
We cannot discuss The sub ject freely
or fully in u short essay like this. 1, is
sufficient, perhaps, to say whatever gives
a permanent check to tho natural perspi-
ration may produce those effects which
we call cold, or in the language Of the
books, a catarrh.
THIS permanent check can be accom-
plished in several ways. l, may be pro.
duced by large quantity Of cold drink
taken suddenly, when we are debilitaled d
by fatigue or excess OF heat by currents
ol cooler dir falling upon the body, when
in very warm place and inactive (; by
similar currents falling upon part of the
when we sit by II raised or broken win
dow by going out Of heated rooms, per.
hnps fatigued, into the night air, espe-
cially without sufficient covering by the
application Of cold, though it should no,
be inordinate, alter we have been long
exposed TO hig temperature aud by
cold itself, when continued for long
time, as in travelling too long in stage
coach during cold weather, sleeping too
cold during the night, sitting with wet
feet, sc.
To avoid taking cold, then, we must
avoid these, and the other causes which
led to it. But we may do something
more than merely exert ourselves to pre-
vent the exciting causes of oold we may
harden ourselves against ITS effects 80
that these exciting causes will not ope crate.
To this end we should be accustomed,
from early infancy, 10 much exposure in
the open air al all seasoDs. The practice
Of daily sponging the chest with cold
water, fresh or salt, is nIso OF grca, yalne,
and should be adopted by all persons of
delicate constitutions at all seasons ol,he
ycnr. SpoDging the whole body with
cold water in The early part of the day q,
particularly at rising, when the practice
IS followed by warmth, increased strength
and keen appetite, is still better as a
means of hardening ourselves, than local
balhngs. Cold, when so employed as
TO produce the re action we have jusl
spoken OF, is n powerful tonic to the
whole system and whatever in this way
gives tone to the whole system goes ga
lar towards preventing our taking cold
or suffering, in fact, from disease of any
kind.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08
Mr. Adams War Speech,

4 The New York Commercial Adyer-
tiser, in alludng to Mr.. Adams War
/ Speech, delivered in the House ofRep.
resenta'ives on Friday, "a brief syuop.
sis Of which will be found in our Con-
gressional account, comments as fol-
\ lows:
1 The DEBATE IN THE HoUsE.-PuLlic
excitement on the Oregon question,
which had gradually resolved itself into
condition Of reasonable quietude, has
all at once received new flip from n
speech Of ex-President Adams a speech
that seems TO have been totally unex-
pccted, and therefore to have OCCASION
ed universal establishment, at Washing
ton and elsewhere. We confess that
with US surprise has been much less ac.
tive than regret because, with all our
respect for the abilities and eminent SER
vices Of Mr.. Adams, there have been 80
many eccentIicites in his public course.
especially Of late years, as to establish
condition OF mind TO which no political
movement Of his, or expression Of opin-
ion, could present itself, as a thing alto
geiher unlocked for. We have not for
gotten, for instance, the strange posi-
ton hc assumed in reference to The war
Of Great Britain against China-whcn
he outstripped even the most Jealous of
the English politicians and writer's in
vindica'ion oil that measure, and went
the length Of applauding where they
only ven,ured to defend.
And after all there is nothing very re.
markablc in the speech az whole
nothing 10 excite much wonder or un-
eas'ncss in the speech as a whole tho
effect II produces upon the minds OF men
belongs exclusively 10 few occasional
sentences-interlecti they may bc
called--and even these would have pass
ed, we venture to say, without remark,
If point and force had not been extrinsi.
cally given to them by the cheers and
pl1udits o! certain members-the war
desiring members, il is to be presumed,
who were ready and eager to catch st
anything which might relieve them from
the discontinue they had just received
- ''~ ''"N' o'uuSb VI lJt national Leg
islature.
Let us see what was the object, tho
general purpoit Of The speech. 1t was
slmply TO assert that of all the Oregon
measures aud propositions before Con-
grcss, the first to be considered should
be The notice for terminating what 10
called the join, occupancy-though Mr..
Adams dcni's tia, there is any Join, oe-
cvpancy in the case, insisting that the
thing provided IN the convention Of 1927
is merely joint pursuit Of commercial
operations. This was the specific OBJ
Icct Of the speech /; aud all the argument
Of tho speech was 10 prove tha, until this
notice had been given, il was inexpcdi-
rn' aud wrong 10 talk even Of making
MY rrcpaI a,lous, military ~ otherwise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

The RAIL ROAD. D.-We.have been re-
quesied to give notice, that at recen,
meeting ofthe Rail Road Finance Com
mittee, MI. Jeremiah Goodspeed was
appointed to call upon the citizens OF
the town generally. for the purpose OF
soliciting subscriptions to be appropria-
ted in paying the expense of u Survey
of the projected Road, and the various
other expenses, which must necessarily
be incurred at the commencement OF
such an undertaking. Il is confidently
hoped that Mr.. G. will meet with "a.
vorablo reception from every citizen who
has at heart The prosperity Of our town
The feeling 4, home and abroad, we
are happy in being able to state, is de-
cIdedly in favor the Road, and dc &.
termlned spiri: on the part Of our citi-
zcns must ensure i, speedy success.
We now look upon it as "fxed fact, A"
that Rail Road is very soon to be es-
lab'lshed between Newport and Fall
River.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

FIXING rnE TIME.-Thc Providence,
Journal SAYS, that on Monday, Samue
Is Peck was tried on three or four in
d'ctmen's, for violations Of the licens,
law, and promptly convicted One wit.
ness having sworn in ono Of these case,
That he took something to drink in tn,
house on certain Sunday morning be.
lore breakfast, was asked by the respon.
dents counsel, how he could fix ,b,
day. lie replied that he had been there
to take drunk on erery Sunday morn
mg oJore breakfast jor a considerable
tngh Of lime.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

PorAroEs RoTTiSG ~ CrLLARs.-~Mr
Isaac Curtis oi North Bridgewater tells
us he put quantity OF Dinc-nose po,a-
toes into his cellar the Latter part oi
October last, apparently sound and good /;
bni in a few days he discovered that
they weie rapidly rotting in the heap. -
tie immediately spread them and gave
them more room on boards, sc and in
tbs way checked the progress of the
rot
Oiher people in ,ha, town have lost
n'hrr Kinds of potatoes, by roi,ing in
The c"''ar, though no rot appeared on
digging them. Mr.. &. did no, harvest
his potatoes till heavy rains fcR. No
doubt the rain contributed to the rnala-
dy.-- Pioughmcn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

the improvement Of tho Hudson River.
The Senate spent some time in Exscu-
tive session.
The HoUsE was occupied all day
with the Oregon Question.
Mr.. c. J. Ingersoll Of Pa, was for
peace if il could be honorably obtained.
He expected that his Committee would
report bill in day or two for giving
the notice Of terminating The Convention.
He was glad that Mr.. Adams had spo-
ken. II would have good effect. He
was for peace, but il war came then no
pence while foot Of English territory
remained on the continent.
Mr.. HARRISON Of Ga. was for putting
this debate over. He moved the pro-
vious question, which was refused.
Mr.. Danah Of Pa. was for the Ore
gon bill, and for giving notice to termi-
nate the convention.
Mr.. Preston King, Of N. Y. was ia
favor OF the Oregon Bill.
Mr.. Winthrop Of Mass. made a very
able speech, taking middle ground be-
tween the two parties on this subject.
MIR. Owen Of Indiana was in iavor Of
giving the notice. He stated the valuo
Of the territory and the position Of the
question.
MIR. Baker Of Illinois, a Western
Wing, then took the floor and made a
very eloquent speech in behalf Of our
claims to Oregon. lie is a speaker Of
great energy, rapidly and Auency, and
his speech was listened to with deep in.
terest.
MIR. Mcdowell, Of Ohio, having got
the floor, the House adjourned ill Mon
day.
In the SENATE, Monday. Jan. 5, Mr..
Niles reported bill, from Committee,
to establish certain post routes in Tex
as. A resolution was adopted direct
ing the Com. on Military affairs to in
quire into the expediency Of making
some additional allowance to Rop-com-
missioncd officers and privates ofthe ar
my when on fatigue duty. Several re-
monstrances against the admission Of
Texas ns a slave State, were presented.
IN the HoUsE, Mr.. Ingersoll, from
wv VII
ported bill terminating the Conven-
tion Of 1927 by notice to the Govern
ment of Great Britain.
Mr.. Ingersoll moved to commit the
bill TO the Committee Of the whole, and
make it the Special order lor the first
Monday of February. Upon this some
debate arose.
Mr. Giddings, Of Ohio, spoke on tho
general subject, strongly condempipg
the policy recommended by the com-
mittec.
Mr., Mcdowell, ofOhio, was for Or
egon-nnd spoke with earnestnesa OH
the subject.
Mr.. Rhett Of S. G.. followed, and
spoke against giving the notice, and
lorcibly depicted the horrors Of an un-
necessary war which ho believed would
result from the notice.
Mr.. Sims, Of Missouri, was for Ore
gon "now or never"
Mr.. Stilwell, Of Alabama, obtained
the floor aud tho House adjourned
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08
General Assembly.

The General Assembly of this State
commenced it's January session in Provi
dence on Tuesday morning.-A quorum
Of both Houses was present. No husi.
ness was transacted in the Senate in
the morning.
lnthe House Of Repre- natives, a Re-
port from the General Treasurer, made
under a resolution Of the General As.
sembly at the last session, was read.
The resolution directed the General
Treasurer to report the amount paid
for insurreclionary claims, &c. The
General Treasurer, 10 his report. states
that it is impossible for him to give the
particulars Of such expenses.
Certain accounts received and refer.
red to Committee on Accounts.
Report Of Quartermaster General,
and communication from one of the
Judges OF the Supreme Court, received
from the Senate.
The Quartermaster Generals Report
was read and ordered to be placed on
| file.
The communication from Mr.. Justice
Staples enclosed citation to the State
OF Rhode Island to appear in the Su-
preme Court Of tho United States at
Washington, in license cause appeal
ed TO said Court from the decision of
the Supreme Court Of this State, was
read and referred to tho Committee on
the Judiciary.
afternoon.
In SENATE.-The Senator from r.
Greenwich (Mr. IIazard) moved that
the General Treasurcr's Report. com
munlcated to the Senate from the House
IN the morning, be printed.
lhe motion was not seconded.
The Senate adjourned to "Wednesday
morning ut 10 o'clock.
HoUsE.-Mr. Brown called up the
report Of the General Treasurer, his
c"na'i,uenis were anxions to know how
the Treasury Of the State stood. Mr..
Is. was proceeding with his remarks,
when he was called to order by the
Speaker, there being no motion before
the House. Mr. B. said he would. make
a motion IL the Speaker would tell him
what moiioo 10 make. The Speaker
told him he must make his own motion.
Mr.. Brown move that the report
OF the General Treasurer be read a gain.
The Speaker.-The report has been
sent to the Senate.
Mr. Crnnston said if the gentleman
IRON Cumberland would have palicnce
the report would come back in due time.
MIR. Brown moved that the report be
sent for.
Mr., Cranston moved to lay the mo-
tion on the table.
The motion was laid upon the table.
Sundry petitions and accounts were
and referred To the proper
committees
MIR. Brown inquired if there was any
business upon the table he should like .
10 hear from some OF the committees,-
he would like 20 know if MIR. Goddard .
vas ready TO report upon the bird law. 4
Mr.. Cransion moved that FRIDAY be- \
assigned tor the trial Of the docket of
private petitions.
Mr.. Brown moved to lay the motion
upon the table.
The motion wns not laid upon the In.
DC. Fridny was assigned for the trial
'i the docket Of private petitions.
The House adjourned TO "Wednesday
morning at 20 o'clock.
We copy the above FROM the journal
;! yes,erda, J.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

GREAT Law Casa suit in which
property to the amount Of more than
100000 IS involved, is now before the
Supreme Court at Washington. 4, has
been III litigation since l82 /, in England
and this country, aud is conres, for
The large fortune Of Mr.. Aspeden
who died II years ago in London. .
mere are two sets heirs claiming the
estate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

Erftnsire r. R'bbery.-Mr. John J. Kinney
OF Weston, Missouri, was robbed on the i2ii
u't., IN the day time. at or near Linn, Osare
county, Missouri, while on hs way from
Weston TO 81. Louis, Of $3.50 in bank
notes. tie offers reward of 5000 for the
recovery Of the money. he had his money
IN belt around his body, but during the da,
The belt came loose. and instead of re. fas,en
ing II around linn he withdrew i, from hi.
person and deposited it in his saddlebars
from which it was taken.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

Eighty vessels, with an aggregate ioanage of
I,l:2 ~ tons, have been bniIt io Baltimore
during tho present year. This is more thnn
double th. number b"iit IN any pre-, ious year
''nce itfo. This IL ih" way ~ which the
"h'rrs 'ar'f h'esk. dawn ,ho ,hipprs ~
tst.f F,sr 'cvfp~i
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

Lieut.. James l.. Rankin, who wns thrown
from his horse in Savannah on the l7lh. died
n' the effects of the injury few dave since.
Lieut.. Rankin entered the army in 1899. and
distinguished himself during the Floridn
campaign. lie was recently stationed at ~.
Augustine. and the object of his visit 10 Sa
vannah was to take his wife "a younp lady o,
Savannah. whom he had married ,b,nt a
year since. to that place. Iii. remains were
inferred on Sunday at Savannah with mill.
,ary houors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

Texas frnihrr brd j. .aid in bo ,,,do ,S
'"r".""hs aud shurks In Mexico THAR had.
''r ."'"'''ma. made of prickly pear, and e,n.
uP'dcS wlth 40 occasioual ht6gisi,.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

LARGE Ox.-An OK, weighing on the
loot 1856 pounds, was slaughtered in thi.
town, last week, by Messrs. Jabpz
Brown 4 Son. 1t was iaued on the
Asylum farm, kept by Mr.. Esek B. Sim
mons. MI Simmons has another OK.
'atten'ng, still larger, which will be
slaughtered in few weeks. =. Uaryen
Star.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-01-08

" t. s''d that = g'ri Was siturk dumb a,
'"f-h''o by the h'Ing oi a cannon. sinc.
'h'h hdnb't Z" married man. ,ays an OK.
"'"s' h''" '"'I"d III" sttli.fy To- dl.,b1s.
''"u ilf'|s 70. u ~ .ietri..,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

The General Assembly of this State, oom
menccd an adjourned session in this place Oh
Tuesday morning last. A quorum of both
Houses appeared and proceeded to business.
Various petitions and reports were presented
read and referred to the appropriate Com
mittecs. Also several acts passed to second
reading, which will be noticed hereafter.
This morning was assigned for the considera-
ton of private petitions,
Report ofthc Committee on the Touro street
Synagogue Fund was read and accepted.
Report of the Committee on the General
Treasurer's Account, was read and accepted
A message from the Governor of Connecti-
cut in regard to the boundary line between this
State and Connecticut, was read and returned
to the Senate.
Report of the Town Council of the town of
Newport, on the Jewish Synagogue Fund was
read and accepted.
The proceedings of yesterday were unim-
portant Several petitions for divorce were
granted, and a number of reports from Com
mittecs and memorials were read and referred
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

AsiATic CHoLsRA.-Ths scourgc afler
rsvaging ASA has made its appearance in
Europe. The Montreal Herald. of recen,
date, caused some alarm by stating that h
case had occurred in Quebec; but on the mex,
day haslened to repeat not only tha, the rcpor,
was not confirmed, but there was every reo-
son TO doub, it's correctness. II further men
toned. on high medical authority, that, al
though the cholera cfthe country has been un
usually prevalent in Montreal during the last
week or ten days, The cases have been Of q
mid nature, and have, in every instance,
yielded to the ordinary treatment.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

TENtlE subscribers give notice that they have
IL been chosen Assessors. 10 assess Tax OF
twelve thousand live hundred dollars ordered to
be assessed at thu Annual Town meeting, holden
on The I'd day of June instant. on The Inhabitants
of The town ofNewport, and the taxable proper.
ty therein, to be collected and paid into the
Town Treasury on or before the Ist day of Au.
gust next I'VE therefore call upon a u persons
interested to give in to either of usa list on OF
bef,re Monday the 29th day OF June instant.
And we likewise give notice that we have ap.
pointed JEREMIAH GOODsPEED 10
make enrolment OF those liable To do military
dniv IN the town Of Newport, aerreaoly To the
4lh. 9th and 6lSt sections OF the militia law pas
Sed IN June session Of The General Assembly
A. ID. 1913. and oil persons are hereby required
10 govern themselves accordingly
ISAIAH CROOGER,
TUEOPIlILUS TDPHAM. Assessors.
DANIEL &. DENIlAN,
Newpott June a. lslD.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

The ga,hesing of the Masons in this lace
yesterday, was the largest that has taken
place in this town for many years. In the
ranks of the procession, were to be seen
many venerable brothers Of the Paternity
some residents here, and some from abroad.
Their countenances seemed TO beam with
jny in being spared to participate in this Gel
ebrution. TIE various Degrees Of the order
were well represented. particularly those OF
the ghthood.-With their rich rega!ia,
cooked hats and drawn swords. they made an
appearance altogether imposing. Several of
the Lodges displayed very handsome Ban.
ners.
The weather, which had been cold and
rainy for some time previous, cleared off IN
the morning and was very pleasant during
the day---neilher too hot nor too cold.- =.
No accident occurred TO mar the festivities
Of the occasion.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

The U. 3. Circuit Court in Session in this
place. adjourned on Friday last.
Ia the indictment against Ephralm Stafey,
Joseph Harrls and Gideon Manchester, for
muliny in attempting to commit revolt on
board the barque Joseph Brewer in the har-
bor Of Providence; he defence was, the ves'
sci was unseowor,hy md the Jury being out
five hours, came into Court and stated tba,
they were unable TO agree on a verdict. By
consent Of Counsel the Jury were discharg-
ed and the indictment Continued. The Prs.
oDers were released on their personal -ecog
nizance of three hundred dollars.
10 the indIc'men, against Benjamin Man
chester IA boy Of l5) for stealing a letter
from the Post Office, East Greenwich the
prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to pay fine of ten dollars and be imprisoned
four months in the Newport Jail.
In the case of Fearing and others Us
D'Wolf and others, the Jury found for the
plaintiffs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

Both the Senators from New Hampshire
MeSsrs. Atherton and Jenness, volcd in the Sen
ate against cntertaining the propositions of the
British Government for the settlement of Ore
gon. The question submitted to the Senate was
virtually, an honorable and permanent peace
or protracled, ruinous war The New llamp
shire Senators chose WAR!
Ii is gratifying TO know, adds the Boston
Journal, that both these Senators have been re
ecied by The People Of that State, and that op
portunities of doing mischief on the part O
either, and especially Mr. JcnpeSs, will no Ion
Il ger exist.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25
At Town Council holden, Newport, June

Ata Town Council holden, Newport, June
8. 1876.
Daniel c. Denham was appointed an as.
SCISSOR Of taxes in the room of Charles Gyes
who was elected OF The Annual Town Meet.
ing and declined.
Inspectors OF MISUNDERSTANDING G.
Taylor and PeIeg Kalghn.
STRRET COMMISSIONER AND SURVEYOR OF
HIGHwArs.-John Stevens.
Sunday Consiadiss.- Robert Seattle for the
North district. Charles G.. Burdick for the
South district, to complain of all violators of
the law in relation TO the Sabbath.
Surveyors of .uasons Worh.-Joseph San
ford.
.Surrpyor of Lumber. Samuel Brown.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

Hon. John X. Kane, Of Philadelphia, says
the Springfield Republican,, the person Ia
whom Mr.. Polk addressed his celebrated let.
ter on Protection. the industrious circulation
aud pervrrsion Of ubich gnined him the vote
oi P"nnsyvsnia. has been nominated to the
Senate, as Judge of the u. s. Distrc, Cour'
of that State. III place Of Judge Randall, who
died lssl week. lie has therefore got his re
ward for the part he played in that base cheat
az his nomination has been confirmed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25
fCoMMUNICATED


Mr.. ATKINsos--Sir-In consequence of the
gross misrepresentation which | have acc-
dentaly seen in the "Newport Daily News
relative to the lnquistion of man found dead
in John Langley's dock on Saturday morning
last, ] am induced to make the following state
ment, which you will have the goodness to pub
lish
Upon the usual information being given me
on the morning above named, issued War
rant, agrecably to Law, ordering the officer IN
charge of the Warrant, to summon six good
and lawful men to appear on Langley's wharf
at halfpast 10 o'clock A. NJ. then and there
to inquire, in behalf of the State of Rhodc-Is-
land, how and by what means the said man
came by bis death The dead body was then
taken out of the dock-his hands having been
cinchcd in the sea-wced at the bottom so firm
! ly as to make it necessary to cut up the sea
weed TO raise him ont of the water.-IIe was
then closely examined by the jury, who not
being able to find any marks about him by
which he could be identified, after having cx-
amincd his body, aided by a physician, upon
their oaths did say-'that the said unknown
man came to his death by drowning"
All the property found in the pockets of the
deceased was one cent in AN old wallet.
Il AS soon as a coffin could be made, he wa,
put into the same, with his clothes on, and de-
Gently buried.
ala. fr,tn - ntn Mt do 4,
justice to the Jury of Inquest, and to the sub
scrbcr. JOSIAH G. SHAW, Coroner
| Newport, June "a, 1916