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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-11
No. 1Oo, T'hames-st.
Directly opposite the Merchants and Traders
Banks.
BENZ. II. TISDALE,

HAVING completed the alteration and i'm
III provement Of the above store, is now pre-
pared to receive again The calls of his custom.
erS and the public, where he offers for sale
~ on the most reasonable terms, large and
valuable assortment of the following Goods, viz:
Gold and Silver, Lever, LEpine and Verge
Watches Fine Gold, Gilt and Plated Jewelry;
Silver, German Silver, Plated and Britannia
Wares; SpectacleS of Gold and Silver; Fine
Pocket and Table Cutlery Fancy Soaps, Per-
fumeTy, Brushes, Combs, and rich Fancy Goods.
Mahogany framed Looking Glasses of all
sizes Steel Fire Sets Japannd Tea, Wine
and Bread Trays.
Steel Bag Il Purse CLASPS; Purse trimmings,
Steel, Silver and Gilt Beads; Drill'd eyed, Net
ting, Knitting and Crochet Needles.
| Having received the Agency of an extensive
manufacturing establishment, be is enabled TO
execute at Wholesale or retail all orders for
30 hour, 8 Day, Gallery, Alarm, o. G Pillar
and Gothic Clocks, al prices lower than they
have heretofore been fered.-All Clocks war
ranted.
Watches of every description repaired, as
usual, and particular attention paid to JOB
WORK Of all kinds.
SILVER SPOONS, Forks &c, Of the latest
patterns, WARRANTED Sterling Silver. -.
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Guardians Notice.

Dec. 81, 1Si6-3m.
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Commissioners Notice.

WE the subscribers, having been appointed
w by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the
town of New Shoreham, Commissioners to re.
ceive and examine the claims of the creditors
against the estate of William p. Sa nds, late
of said town, represented insolvent, and how
they are made out, do hereby give notice that
six months from the 23d day of January, lS47
being allowed for the creditors to bring in and
prove their claims against the same, and that
the 10Th of March, 22d of May, aud the 23d OF
July, each day at o'clock p. NJ, we will mee
until o. clock, each day, at the House of Elan
p. I.iltlefeld, for the purposes aforesaid.
ELAN p LITTLEFIELD,
EDWARD MOTT, Comm'srs.
JOHN G.. SHEFFIELD
w-Shoreham. Jan. 23d, l547.-3w.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-11

iYNHIS subscriber having been by the Hon.
i Court of Probate, appointed Guardian OF
the person and Estate Of Nancy Stewart, OF
Newport single woman, and having given
bonds for the faithful discharge Of the lrusr,
givesthis public notice that those1nterested may
govern themselves accordingly
EDWARD w. LAWTON.
Feb. I'd, 1Sf7.-6w.
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Executors Notice.

TIME subscribers Executors to the last Will
i and Testament of George Engs, late Of
Newport, dec, hereby give notice that they
have qualified themselves according to law, and
request all persons interested in said estate, 10
present their accounts for settlement without
delay. SAMUEL ENGS,
FRANCIS LAWTON.
Dec 3I ISi6-3m
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-11
The Pelham street House.

A THIS HOUSE situated in
fsSr Pelham street, formerly the resi-
hss. dence of Capt. r. Gardiner, has
Al been prepared for the recepiionof
strangers; and will be opened for visitors on
the 4th Of May. The situation is central and
airy and every effort will be made to render
the house one Of accommodation & comfort.
April 30. SANFORD HORTON.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-11
Court of Probate, .Nepport, Feb. lst, 1916

Court Of Probate, .Newport, Feb. lst, 1916
NHE first Administration account on the es-
i tate of Edward N. Coke, was presented by
the Administrators for allowance, and for an
order of distribution of the balance of said ac-
count among the heirs at law of said Edward
N. Coke the same is read, received and re.
ferred Tor consideration to a Court of Pro.
Newport, on the first Monday in March
next, at 9 o'clock, o. m, and notice thereof
ordered to be given by advertisement for
three successive weeks in the Herald Of
The Times, that all persons interested may
appear at said time and place and be heard.
True copy-wtness,
Feb 4. b. B. HOwLAND, Prob. Cl'k.
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TALLOW WANT ED.

TIME Subscriber will paw the highest mark,
l. price for TALLOW, delivered at his SoaI
and Oil Factory. J. ID. NORTHAM.
Dec 23d.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
To The Editors OF he Enquirer.

Gentlemen Amongst The notices in The press
Of the various resorts for health, above and below
the mountains it is surprising tha, mention has
moi been made OF one possessing claims not inie-
rior TO those Of any other watering place in Var
ginia-I allude 10 Joydan's Sulphur Sprays, in
The county of Frederick, within six miles Of The
town CT Manchester, and one ard halt miles
from Stepiensons Dtpot on The Winchester and
Potomac railroad. TO begin The enumeration oi
these claims with one Of the weakest though 10
he yaleudinarian, one Of no minor importance,
lei me advert 10 the CELEBRITY and comfort With
which access 10 this Spring is effected.
Instead Of being packed into stages with from
nine 10 thirteen passengers in and upon these yc-
hiccs, fitted 10 carry about SIX grown persons; in
stead OF being aroused at2, A. NJ, and kept in
state OF actual torture for sixteen or eighteen
hours, 10 accomplish a distance Of little more
than fifty miles, and being subjected 10 the impo.
silion OF extra pay for all baggage weighing
over fifty pounds; instead Of these infections en-
counlered on The route 10 other Springs, The IRA
weller 10 Jordans can leave Richmond alter
breakfast sleep al night, and breakfast next NOM
ing al the Relay House, between Washington
and Baltimore, and reach The termination OF his
Journey on the second day 10 dinner. The ex.
pense Of The trip will be about eleven dollars
neither The rest, nor the meals oil the invalid will
be disturbed, he VIII nave space ara room enough
10 move his limbs, and w,li moreover lie subjected
10 no grinding eIloriiun for baggage. The entire
route icing performed by railroad and steamboat
Never having seen an analysis If the water al
Jordan's, ! cannot speak with certainty Of lis
properties; judging from the senses, il would he
pronounced strong Sulphur Wafer.
The situation Of The Spring is one OF which
every person would conclude al glance, thai j,
was peculiarly he abode OF health. Ii is placed
among tie hills OF The Opequon; The surrounding
country icing bed Of STATE rock, there is no
cause OF apprehension from dampne:s. nor from
decay OF luxuIiant vegetation. For The manner
in which The hotel is kept, The proprietor merits
The highest praise. The chambers and bedding
arc delightfully."- neat and with regard 10 the table,
am disposed, take II altogether, 10 rank il above
any public table have ever known The cir.
cnmjacenl country icing generally cleared and
cultivated game is rarely to be procured; but the
beef, mutton, poultry, vegetables milk and fresh
butter are abundant, and ale OF the first quality.
Every thing is e1ceently cooked, and neatly
served. But is impossible almost 10 pass with
out speciaLnoice the bread, Of which. every morn
ing and evening there are four or FIVE varieties
each, perfect in its kind. 1t presents, in TRUTH
perfect spectacle
send you, gentlemen, this short notice as an
act OF sheer Justice To Mr.. Jordan, and from
conviction that knowledge Of his pleasant and
hcallh.ul location and excellent lare may be es-
senially advantageous 10 our community.
A VISITOR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
INTERESTING LETTER.

Our agricultural, indeed we hope all of our
readers will thank the author and ourselves for
The very valuable, spirited and enthusiastic letter
oil John S Skinner, Esq, the energetic and en-
lishtened editor OF the Farmers Library. He
has done much Tor the cause OF agriculture upon
The prosperity Of which all the other Interests OF the
country hang,) and his solemn words and cheer
ing voice are destined tor some lime ye! TO shed
the light OF science and experience over the hills
and valleys If our blessed old commonwealth
We have mol The space (nor is il necessary 10
comment upon The views OF MIR. S. They are
marked with coed, strong sense, conveyed in his
usual bold, dashng style. While we can never
abandon The idea, that, in this tree land, where
every citizen has direct agency in controlling
The movements VI our noble Republic and indi-
rectly and cislaniy exerling an influence on many
OF The nations of The GLOBE the study ofpoi,ics and
The principles cfgorcrnment cannot be TOO careful
ly attended 10 (and the eloquent extracts from
Judge Masons address, published by us, treat this
point very ably;) still we are Tree TO say that the
newspaper press might with great propriey and
ought 10 devote more Of its attention 10 the
grand subject OF agricultural improvement.
We hope 10 improve the sensible hint thrown
on. by Mr.. S. We take this occasion 10 wish
him abundant success and swelling subscription
lists 10 his valuable Farmers Library. Our rea-
ders may judge Of is merits from the interesting
letter OF Mr.. Randall on "Sheep-husbandry in
the South" which we shall commence to-mor-
row. |, IS upon subject which is beginning 10
awaken much interest in our own State, and
which is destined 10 be an essential element Of Inc
agricultural industry Of Virginia. We cannot
doubt that our mountains are admirably adapted
ior the raising Of sheep-and The success OF the
woollen mandatory in his city opens mar
kel for the raw material. A new establishment
is now going mp in this city, which, when com
pIcied, [say in sixty days,l will be one Of lie
most extensive AMI complete in The Union. The
ex;crimen; has succeeded admirably, and We
may lock for similar establishments in various
portions Of The State.
Mr.. 6. seems delighted with the magnifcen,
estate OF "Walnu, Grove" The residence OF its
late libera and enlightened proprietor, Col. Nm.
drew Beirnc, and now occupied IL his family
We may, doubtless, look out Tor mos. entertain
ing and inAruciive sketch of it in the Farmers
Library
Ba, we merely DESIGNED calling attention TO
Mr.. SIS letter in to-day's paper and MIR. Randals
tomorrow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
To The Editors Of liz Enquirer:

LYfcHBvRu, Aug. 10, lSi7
Gentlemen: | saw with deep regret q ruuor
reported in tie Times 81 last week and copied in
10 your paper, relative 10 The conduct al lhe un-
fortunate laie Teller Of The Virginia Bank al this
place, VIM. 3. Averelt. The article referred 10
reports Aycrcit as having swindled some gentle
man of $40 ,000a few days before leaving Lynch.
burg. The gentleman referred 10 was Waller
Co,es, Esq.-and since he has given this rumor
a fat denial there is not The least foundation f r
this slanderous report
In your paper ri the 10Th inst, you publish an
"ex,rac, OF letter 10 the Wing dated Lynch
burg, Aug s. l847." This le'ier-wiiler says
Green efirms bis entire innoo ence OF any cri-
minal intent, and declares that tie has mol paTici
rated 10 any extent in The use OF The money alb
srracie from the admitting, however, that
he has been criminally culpab'c in lending him
eel 10 Avcrcll for The org period in which he was
engaged in his career OF fraud
Now, Messrs. Editors, whilst would be the
last 10 spread before The public eny rumnrs, or
even facts, 10 The rfjulice OF James B. Green,
yet the sympathy feel in The distress OF his al
mos, heart broken relatives and The respect enter
tain Tor his h, norahle connections, impel me 10
contradict, as far as am able, every report which
would bean upon Averel's memory unmer,tcd
euu. Green acknowledged before The Board OF
Directors ina, he had Appropriated eighteen
hundred dollars Of The Banks funds 10 his
,ad,r,dualue. Whether The Wing letter. writer,
with This fac, in his possession, really believed
that Green had not participated 10 any extent IL
The use Of The money extracted from me Bank !;
ano whetherlhis said writer believed that This was
cnly lending his aid 10 conceal hvcrelt 5 long
career OF fraud" am unable 10 say but, with
The above tae;, you and he public mus, draw
your own conclusions. Whilst philanthropy
should teach US all 10 cover with the veil Of cha.
riy the Intersections of trail humanity, lei Jus.
ticc always keep in view that golden Lain adasc,
".SuuDa eliqnc Hi6nil0.' i.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
LATER from TAMplro.

The Schr. William e. Elizabeth, Capt Beach
arrived yesterday from Tampico (says The New
OrIraas DELTA which place she LEFT On The 3Ch
ut The schr. Cyne;, Tor Pensacola, sailed at
The same time. The schr. Elvira was 10 sail he
mex, day for Mobile. The u. S. steam propeller
Major Tompsins, as about 10 sail fer this port
Cant. Beach has fnrn; shed us with the following
resume OF the news al Tampico, Tor which We
await ourselves Of This opportunity TO present hun
ai,h our lharks. lis Authenticity may tc relied
oil:
An express had arrived on the 18th ult., from
Lieut.. Toneyhi!l, who was lelI wounded on he
Iale expedition, al i iowr 100 miles from Tampi.
co. stating lha, he was doing well, and requesting
his clothing &C., might be sent 10 him, and II
was hoped tina! Mexican lieutenant OF artillery
who had been AIKEN as u spy, would br exchanged
as soon as practicable, Tor him. IL bad been as
cer,ained iha, IA prisoners were in he hands ~
The Mexican parry, thereby reducing The actual
number supposed To be killed on he expedition.
lis known 10 an actual certainty, that there is
in The vicinity OF Tampico, some Ten miles dis
rant. force Of no, less than 1000 men, under
Gen. Garay. The ordinary supplies firth Tam.
pico market being almost entirely cut on, and
consequently business very dull, The whole int
rior iade being stopped by these bands Of rob-
hers.
On The 29lh ult., an expedition, consisting OF
the U. S. schr. Pc,rel, Lieut.. Comd'g Moore,
with detachment OF marines, and an artillery
6.pounder in addition 10 her armament was tow
cd ND he Panuco, hy the steamer Undine. Ills not
nublic,y known what IS 10 be The intention OF The
expedition, but supposed 10 he 10 awe and 10 in
timidate the Mexicans, and prevent their cutting
eff Gen. Taylor's dispatches, should he send any
by Tampico aiter his movement. The Mexican
DISPATCHES Tor the interior have all been stopped,
giving undeniable evidence OF the determined
hostility Of portion, il mol be whole Of The peo'
pie.
On the 9th, po, was discovered, BY which
some of The privales OF the Louisiana regiment
were found 10 have been in the bit oil stealing
cartridges, and selling them 10 The MeIlcans. IN
one Mexican house, over 60 lbs. were found con-
cealed in demijohn, and pTopof,lIonale guam
,,y OF balls, &c. Two men were alfeaay IN con-
inement-o one belonging 10 company u, ana one
10 company II, and i. vas supposed more were
implicated. and that it had been going on or some
time. The price received, it is reported was 75c.
for 6 cartridges, or Bit piece.
Since the erection Of sheds on The lines, for II c
accommodation Of he lroops, The health has con-
SANITY improved and is now said 10 be rema!ka'
bly eood-,he most sickness prevailing N VIC
Pelpsyivana regiment
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
Correspondence Of The New Dreams Scr'herner.

corresnond,nce Of The New Dreams Scr'herner.
VERA CRrz, August
The u. S. steamer Mississippi Commodore
Perry had arrived on The Goth at Lizarto bring.
inc with him the steamers Scorpion, SPfre and
Vixen.
at was noticed" says the Sun OF Rnahuac,
uhv ali ih- Americans of this city that the flags
NJ The consuls as well as those OF the French and
Spanish men-of-war and OF all vessels 10 Inc hai.
Dor, whether American or foreign, were ho'sted
hali.mas, as mark Of respec, and regret ior our
lae esteemed QuaIlermaster Maj. henry omiln.
We were sralifed 10 see The feelings CT foreigners
expressed in lha, manner, and Thank lhem IN 'he
ma me of ali Americans"
Concerning The skiImish with Gen. PIerce's
train, il is stated by the same paper that respect
able person of this city has informed Us that lei.
Ter was received yesterday morning BY a citizen
Of this place, from guerrilla chief, stating bat
the puerillos, about GOO in number, attacked The
trais which lett here few days ago commanded
by Gen. Pierce, near The National Bridge.
The letter says that The Americans approachea
under the fire OF The MeIicans until they arrived
within humid ed yards of Them, when Inc AmeIl-
can infantry opened deadly fire on them' forcing
them to retreat
While the Me1icans were rerealirg, Inc Ame,
r;can cavalry rushed on them. sword nano, and
L;Iled about one hundred Mexicans!
The position oil The MeIieans was one OF 'ne
strongest that can be found IN The country.
The Americans passed The brIcee alter 'nis
successful engagement 40.
Although there IS every probability OF his
.a.emen. being true, We DO not give 10 cur fea'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
THE NiEyICAN NEWS

To-day (says The n. Orleans Delia,) We follow
up our Mexican news, b. giving The letters ui our
Vera Cruz correspondent. Except The various
incidents lranspiring in Vera Cruz, and The float
ing curren! news, which, under circumstances
such as the present are, must always possess in
lerest 10 The American reader, The sist Of the
whole, as we said Yesterday, may be thus given.
On Inc Both ult. Gen. Scou, with his command,
vas al Pueba-No affirmative action was taken
on the peace propositions of Secretary Buchanan
Cen. Scott was on the eve ol advancing on the
Civ OF Me1ico-And Sania Anna was muster
inc such force as best be could, 10 resis' him.
Mir Walsin2ham, from Vera Cruz, than whom
there is no one in hat city has access 10 more re-
cent or authentic intelligence from The capital,
stated to US Yesterday number OF circumstances,
which establish these facts. He had letters from
tour different Sources in The City Of Mexico all
in confederation OF them.
General Valencia had arrived al the City Of
Mexico with a force, il was said, Of 6000 men
and thirty six pieces Of artillery. The strength
of the force previously enrolled there indeperd-
rnl OF the division OF Valencia, with The rein.
forcemens calculated on previous TO the arrival
OF Gen. Scott, are SCI DOWN al twelve thousand
thus making the opposing force 5000 men,
From such an srmy-a Mexican army-Gen
Sco. has nothing 10 fear. although Vaencia's
command is reported TO be an actiye, soldierike
body Ct men.
Gems. Pillow and Pierce reached Gen. Scott on
the 81. II, as reported, he would advance on
their arrival the frs, division left Puebla ON tie
i,h-al,hough our informant thinks lie may pro
baby not move ill The arrival OF the rain, which
was shortly to leave Vera C.uzin company with
Major Reynolds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
STEAMBOAT EXCURSION
DRuMNOND LIGHT!

We refer our readers 10 The advertisement in
another column, from which it appears that the
Steamer Curtis Peck will make an excursion
donn James River tonight. The Curtis Peek,
as is we'll known, is first class beat aud well
appointed in every respect. Those who sci foot
upon her deck, will find nothing spared that can
ensure their comfort.
In addition 10 The usual attractions of music
and dancing, the present excursion will he sig
nalized by an interesting and (o many of our
cilizcns) novel exhibition. Professor Grant, of
Baltimore, will display Drummond Light, and
thus afold passengers an opportunity of witness
irg one 0! The most remarkable discoveries in
modern chemistry. This invention has engaged
the attention If all The scientific chemists OF This
Country and Europe. Our citizens now have The
means Of Observing i's wonderful effects. They
will see the antique mansions, the old settlements,
The birthplace Of Pocahonlss, and The waving
corn-felds upon James River illuminated as ifbs
magic.
We augur peasan, evening 10 all who may
on,i,rl-
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he United States" which was wholly false in
every particular, and we are now disposed 10 &C
our errors and declare that we alone
are culpabr, aud Mexico has full claim against
US Tor remuneration Tor The wrongs we have IN
aic.ed upon her
"1N7t;mc, further Rssolre!, That he PTfsi'
dent be required TO order our troops 10 lake re-
trograde march, under the time OF BoIapaIies
Re!rca, from Moscow, until lhey reach Inc Eas'
bank o;thc Rio Grande and since Inc war must
have cost Mexico fully as much as II has Inc v.
States, and since we know il has COS. This GoVelh-
ment fully Sl00,COO,0cO-
"Tarejore, Resolved, That The President be
further directed 10 pay The sum Of Sloo ,ooo,ouo
to the Mexican authorities, whether they are DIS
posed 10 make peace or not"
These are the resolutions necessary 10 De
adopted, if such counscs prevail. But We would
respectfully enquire, why stop the relrograde
movement on the East bank OF the Rio GfGndc
We though, i, "fixed fact" in Wing logic, that
the President had committed The sin above all
sins, when he moved our army from the Nueces
10 the Rio Grande; Ina! he had no right 10 place
them there; that this was Mexican soil, and that
be was galiy of commencing the war by taking
possession of territory, TO which we set up only
pretended claim. If so, why not retreat 10 Tie
Eueces2 When we reach the Rio Grande, and
attempt 10 hold The country on its East bank, are
we no, as much offenders against Mexico now
as lhen2 And if her Generals shall think fiji to
recross that river, and attack old Rough and
Ready again, mus, he begin The war anew, I'M
der the same charge Of violating right and perpe-
tra,ne wrong7 Aid why should the retreat
lie made under the tuno CT BonnPartc's Retreat
from Moscow Is il from the lurking hope, that
the same disasters might befall our Generals and
our army, that betell the French army in that
memorable retreal7 But suppose, after making
the retreat, Withdrawing the "bood-hounds," and
acknowledging The error Of our ways, that The
Mexcans should become emboldsned, and In
stead oI making peace, should renew their claim
TO The whole country 10 The Sabine, ard commence
The war with Iedoubled energy and vigor. And
why should they not? Bu, we have given suffi-
cient time and attention 10 The redonblable Colo.
mel Haskell FOR The present. Tomorrow we
shall take up The same theme, and pay our re.
specls 10 the Wing representative from this, the
Metropolitan district.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
TENNESSEE.

In Tennessee the signs are mol cheering. In
the last subernalorial election between Aaron
V. Brown ard Foster Brown succeeded by ma
iority OF 1863. The Nashville Banner Whig)
Vi last Mcntay claims a gain in all the counties
already heard from Of about l,l50; and it anti
oipales decided victory for the Wings. The
Nashville Union" OF Saturday, last evidently
tears The resnI, OF The election in The State
Among other developments, which We are una
bic 10 specify, (says The Unicn.) as We are going
10 press, i, says:
"LArER AND DrsAsrRous.-Since writing The
foregoing, We have received the following letter,
which tells The story for Bedford and, we fear, for
the whole State:
"'DEAa Sir: am sorry thai have no good
news 10 write vou, as the Wings are making the
village rirg with shouts. We have heard from
lhree-fourlhs OF The precincts in the county, and
The Wings have gained enough of them 10 in.
sure the election OF Wiscner beyond doubt, and
10 make il extremely probable that Mel! S; Brown
is excited governor, il the same changes have Ia
ken place in o,b.r portions OF The State as in this
county"
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Aaron V. Brown 2lCO
Nei! S. Brown o7
r.