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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

PrRsuir or KYowLrDGE.-The phonograph-
ers are to hold a convention at the Tabcrna-
Gle next May. They are to collect $1,000 in
the meantime which is to be awarded in vari.
Gus prizes to rapid phronograpbic writers. In
proposed convention, the photographers give
il as their firm belief that the "art' they advo-
cate will "directly and indirectly benefit man
kiRd." We wonder what good il will award
to the New Zealander and Kamschatk ian p
The Anglo Sacsun containing this information
spells George thus-''Jorg," and request "ry-
cwest" The word teacher takes this pleasant
and simple shape ;-tjeurz." How to procure
a rapid writer of photographic "wurdz" is to
dip a spider in an inkstand and let him crawl
over the paper. clever "daddy ylonglcgs"
will take the chief prize to certainty.
Noah's Messenger.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

FRoa Trit WAa.-The most important intelli.
gence which is contained in the details from
Brazos aud from Vera Cruz. which we publish
to-day, Is that uf the defeat Of Col. DoDiphan.. -
The story as received heretofore by telegraph
seemed unworthy Of credit. II now comes to
us un-otlicially. aud without particulars. The
general statement is that he had been attacked
between Saltilo and chihuahua, and had been
defeated " ith the loss Of all his artillery. The
probability is thar this story comes through Mex.
lean mouths, and that although there may have
been an action in which Col. DCnphan has re-
ceIved check, aud has perhaps suffered a SC.
we're loss, he has not experienced an actual de.
leni-U hid
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

SANTA ASSA's MoSEy A letter from Jaapa
speaking of the capture Of Santa Anna's car.
riago aud money, says, the writer hoped TO
carry the bags of silver to Gen. SCOTS quar-.
ters. One Of tho bags bursicd on setting il
down, and tho Mexican dollars rolled about
the place. The "boys,' commenced a regular
scramble for them; the sergeant Of tho guard
ordered a charge upon them, but Gen. Scott
Interfered, aud said "lei the boys alone don I
hurt them; they have behaved we'll to day,
and deserve To be rewarded" Tho dollars
were speedily pocketed, but tho bags contain.
ing the gold would not burst, Notwithstanding
they were pierced by many an anxious oyo.
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had any doubt of their acquaintance with

l had any doubt Of their acquaintance with
this truth.
The order to form guerrilla parties TO attack
us, assure you, can procure nothing but evil
TO your country, and no evil TO our army, which
will know how to proceed against them, and
|if, so far from concliatine, you succeed in ir.
ritating, you will impose upon us the hard ne
cessity Of retaliation, and then you cannot
blame Us for the consequences which will fall
upon yourselves
| am marching with my army upon Puebla
and Mexco-l do not concealit; from those
capitals shall again address you. ] desire
peace, friendship, and union--it is for you to
select whether you prefer war /; under any
circumstances, be assured shall not fail my
word WINFIELD SCOTT
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The Washington correspondent of the "JoUn

The Washington correspondent of the "JoUR-
NAL OF COMMERCE" says;-
| General SCOTS proclamation is now the
leading topic of conversation here, and sup
pose elsewhere.
"The great fcaturein the proclamation is that
which places the war 10 the account of "hgh
policy and Continental American interest. -
War was made upon Mexico. then, be-
cause "ihe new government (ot Paredes) dis.
carded the interests of Continental America"
and espoused foreign influences, instead OF n
republican system. which the United States
thought it time to protect by immediate war.
"Duty, honor and dignity, it seems, imposed
upon the United states the necessity Of MOI los
ing power of which the monarchical party
was taking violent advantage, for not a mo-
mcnt was to be lost, and the United States acted
with the prompincss and decision necessary in
| a case so urgent"
"Thc Proclamation puts The war distinctly
upon the ground that il was our duty and poll
cy to conquer Mexico, in order to prevent the
aSccndancy of n party in that country, which
our rulers choose to call monarchiSlS. There
was not n word of all this in Mr.. POlks war
message and manifesto, of lS4G-Not one sena.
tor or member ever discovered, in voting with
singular unanimity for the recognition OF war,
and the means to prosecute ii, that the causes
and objects of the war were other than those
conaned in that manifesto. II is true that. in
the Message OF last December, the President
vindicates the policy of permitting Santa Anna
TO return. partly on the ground that he was OPP
posed to the monsrchcal party. But that mes
sage does not, in the many columns devoted to
a vindicatioB of the war, allude TO the appre.
hended ascendancy Of monarchical principles
| in Mexico as leading cause, or even as, in any
degree a cause. II would be easy TO show also
that the assumption is untrue that the continent
al interests were endangered, and that mon
archy was to be established in Mexico by for
leign aid. and force, and influence.
"The proclamation is, in other respects, ir-
rcconcleahe with any proiessed and known
purposes of the administration. What means
The proclamation by demanding Union" de-
manding it under the penalties of destructive
and deSolaling war2 The proclamation holds
out the purpose of conquest and permanent oc.
cupalon, or Union and alleges the danger Of
foreign interference as our motive for adop-
ting this policy"
A military officer in foreign country, ad
dressing foreigners under arms, is, himself,
hardly to be held responsible TO. what he ''pro-
claims" But as the Union" endorses this
proclamation we presume that it has been writ
ten and uttered by direction and authority of
the Government. If So it becomes full ofmat.
ter for the gravest comment.-[N. Y. Express.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

THE NisrH REGIMEST-Thc following are
the officers Of the Ninth Regiment, which was
raised in New England, aud the greater part of
which is now on the way to Vera Cruz
Colonel, Trucman B. Ransom, ofVt.
Lieut.. Col. Abner B. Thompson, Mass.
1st Major, Thos. M. Seymour, Conn.
Cd Major, Folot Il. Lally, NJ. Y.
Surgeon, Justin T. Stevens, Mass
Asst. Surgeon, John B. Walker, N. II.
do do Francis l.. Wheaton, II. I.
Acting Adj't. Lieut.. Thos. J. Whpple,N H..
Sergt. Major, McNab
Company X. consists Of grenadiers, selected
from the whole regiment, and all six feet or
over in height
Captain, Chas N. Bodfsh, Me.
LIST Lieut., Justin Hodge, CT.
Cd Lieut., Robert Hopkins, KY.
Sd Lieut., Henry DE Wolf, X. /.
The Hartford Times says
sold and experienced officers, who have
seen this regiment, speak of it as being com
posed of the best looking soldiers that they
ever saw. All are hardy, healthy, men, re-
markable for their good department. The
Vermont and New Hampshire recruits par
ticularly are spoken of,as unusually stout men,
capable of meeting the greatest endurance and
severest tests The regiment is assigned to
General Scott's command, will 90 direct to
Vera Cruz, but will not remain there single
day. Ii will at once march to the highlands,
where it is as healthy as in any part of New
England" Capt. Joseph S. Pitmans CON-
pany is attached to this regiment.
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10 the Town Of Newport.

The Public School Committee report
10 the town, that there are thirteen Pub
lie Schools in the town, viz -Four
Grammar Schools, one intermediate
School, seven Primary Schools, and one
Of mixed character, for colored children.
In these schools are taught spelling,
reading, writing, arithmetic, geography,
grammar, the elements Of natural Philos-
ophy, and Algebra. There are fourteen
teachers for these schools, and the school
rooms are fitted to accommodate eight
hundred and twenty scholars.
Since making their last report, your
Committee have succeeded in placing all
the school-rooms under their immediate
care, and have removed schools from in
convenient, TO well ventilated and com
Portable rooms This change has been at
some expense, but was of absolute neces-
sity; your Committee found they had
but little control of school, when all the
school furniture belonged TO the teacher,
who, at the same time, was the owner or
lessee of the school-room.
All the school furniture, desks, books,
philosophical apparatus, globes, and eve
rythig appertaining to the public schools,
now belong to the town, or is hired by
your Committee in the name Of the town.
Your Committee have remedied some
Of the inconveniences mentioned in their
last report ; the Primary School former
| ly in Canon street, has been removed to
a convenient, retired, and well ventila.
ted school-room in Gridey street.
The Primary School, near the woolen
factory, remains as it was.--no other
room can be found in that part Of the
town.
The Primary School situated on the
Point, has been removed TO more CEN
tral situation, on Washington street.
The rules for obedience, mode of in
struction, books for study, &c, are made
to be as uniform as possible, in all the
schools Of the same grade, so that schol-
ar, removing from one part of the town
to another, can enter school of the same
grade without inconvenience, or loss OF
time.
| The teachers Of the schools are re-
quired to pass thorough and critical
Examination, before they are engaged,
and are also required to be of good moral
character; your Committee believe that
they arc all well qualified
The whole system is working we'll
order prevails through every part Of it.
From the primary there is gradual as
cent TO the school of the highcs, grade
what is taught, is nell taught
Your Committee are satisfied that the
lpublic schools are the best schools IN this
town TIA, scholars can be better cduca-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

sissippi, and all the great western rivers,
and rendering their inhabitants prosper
ous and happy. Where too among the
sncients. shall we find hospitals -
Who're do we find men associated for
the relief Of their fclIow-men In these
things we are superior. but not in arts
and sciences. And yet 10 lead to these
modern results but one step was necessa-
~ and for centuries the world was as
il were on the point of making that step.
The step was taken printing was dis.
covered-and il has revolutionized the
world.
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RoUoH AND READv-Ac correspondent Of the
N Y. Spirit Of the Times, says:

~ saw a long letter Of the old Generals, n
few days since, eleven pages long. devoted to
humanity AM tho every day affairs Of life; il
was window to the old hero's soul, into
which you could look and read that his inmost
thoughts were pure, brave, aud disiDteresied.
IL was dated the 20lh of February, aud was
evidently about concluded when the news
reached him that Santa AnDa was approach
ing. The letter had been placed quietly ~ the
pos tlolio-the battle oi Buenavista was fought,
aud then in postscript dated the 21lh there
was wrtten-'Santa .4nrt ,oiM 10000 men,
met us and gore MS butte, and zoe maintained
onr position In there in history a more sub
lime record Of an unparalleled baitlo-a more
modest allusion to one Of tho greatest events
that will appear in future history"
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LIT. HuSrER.-The Washington correspon-
dent Of the Baltimore Patriot saws;

81 now learn, upon good authority, that the
conduct Of Commodore PERRY in this matter,
not only meets with the disapprobration of the
Secretary ofthe Navy, but OF the President also,
aud that the resolution has been agreed upon
by them to appointS eutcnant Hustler to the
command of vessel, directly after his arrival
from Vera Cruz. The gallant Lieutenant is
expected to arrive here in few days file
arrived at Norfolk yesterday, in the Ohio.
Commodore KEARsEy has been offered the
command of the Navy Yard at Norfolk, and, !
learn, has accepted the appointment"
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NAvAL.-The NJ Y. Journal OF Commerce 0

NAvAL.-The N. Y. Journal of Commerce of
Monday evening, says:
awe learn that the u. s. shp-of-the-line
Ohio, arrived in Hampton Roads from Vera
Cruz via Havana, was met on her approach BY
a steamer from Norfolk, with orders from the
Secretary of the Navy, to repair Immediately
to this port. Here she will receive on boar
Mr.. Tod, U. S. Minister to Brazil and Com
Y. Ap Calesby Jones appointed to relieve Com.
Shubrick in the command of our squadron in
the Pacific. After landing Mr.. Tod at Rio,
Captain Stringham will proceed to California
The Ohio is selected as the flagship of Com.
Jones. Com. Shubrick is 10 be relieved at his
own request"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

Mons ALTERED BILLs.-$5's Of the Globe
Bank, Bangor, broken and worthless concern.
altered 10 Pacific Bank Nantucket, are now in
this city. The vignstie on the left end is
vessels under sail, and on the right -four figures,
sitting upon globe The end piece is u TO-
male hgure, with shield bearing tho dcnomi-
gaiion of the bill--signed WIN, Mitchell, Cash.
fier-F. w. Mitchell, Pr. The paper is light
and the bill may be easily recognised as spu.
rious. N. T.. Bank Note Co Alias.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

WESTERN RAILROAD Tho receipts on this
road the week before last, were over S27 900 (;
being an increase Of 8 10, 900 over the cores.
ponding week in last year, ard the largest
weeks business ever done On the road. The
shares sold in Boston, on Thursday, at 81 per
cent premium.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

Blood MoSEY.-A letter from Mexico, in
the Journal of Commerce, says that General
Scott has taken the guerilla business in hand
sand by his order, every murder that the Mex
leans may commit takes $500 out of the near.
est alcalde's pocket. Although this may be
rather hard on the alcaldes, it will induce
them to exert their influence, of which they
possess 'some,' as preventive Of the evil"
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II is now generally believed that Mr.. Trist',

IT TT H''N SOH'F"'Iv UVTTFNFH 'TTHl NTT I TISl
journey to the South, is undertaken at the in.
stance Of our Government. with view To pro.
ceed to the capital Of Mexico, and renew the
offer Of peace, with notifications favorable TO
rho Mexicans The latest advices from Vera
Cruz, represent that Mr.. Trist arrived nt Vera
Cruz on the 9th, had an interview with Com
modore Perry, and left on the Sth for Gen.
SCOTS quarters.
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NEw YoRK, Monday, May 81, F,

Captains Webster and Crowninshicld, rthc
Massachusetts, regiment, and Father McElroy.
the Catholic chaplain, have arrived at New
Orleans.
The Mexican General, Herrera, who com.
mandcd at Sacramento has been arrested on
the charge Of treason.
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Correspondence OF the N. Y. Express.
Philadelphia, MAY al-lo o'clock, n. m.

Philadelphia, May 3l-i0 O'Clock, p. IN.
General Scott Is at Puebla Col. Doniphun's defeat
10 donbiful.
A great many discharged volunteers have arrived n,
New Orleans
The command Of the Naval Asyi ium has been assign
ed To Commodore Jacob Jones. In place Of Commodore
Morgan, deceased.
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NAvAL.-The sloops of war Plymouth.
Com. Gessinger, and the Fairfield, Com. Ged
ney, are ordered to the East Indies, and The
81. Louis to the Brazils. All are now ut
Boston. The squadron in the Mediterranean
IS to be increased as soon as the war with
Mexico is ended
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George w. Benedict of New Haven. died on
Wednesday Of lockow, caused by wound in
niclcd with a nail ON his foo' lhc day before -
lie wa, painter by trade, a worthy aud indus
uious clizcn, aud leaves a family 10 mourn
HI loss
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Mr.. Law, the owner Of the Oregon, has
challenged the owners Of the Bay State, the
Z. Vanderbilt, and any other boat upon the
Sound or the North River, to run to Pough-
kcepse on the Hudson, or the Huntington
Light, on the Sound, about 100 miles, for $500
and $1,000. Foolish very
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despatch by Magnetic Telegraph received
al the Merchants Exchange yesterday afternoon,
states that the race between the new steamer T..
Vanderbilt, aud the steamer Oregon, from New
York to Sing Sing, and back, ninety miles, was
won by The Oregon, which came in half mile
ahead Of The c. Vanderbilt. - Boston Ado. o. yes.
ttrddy
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

The Barre Patriot published an account Of
the death nj Brattlcboro Of the celebrated Eng
lish Robber "T'hunderbolt," who died there, il
IS sad, under an assumed name, after practis-
ing a number of years as a physician. The
Brattleboro PhDnx spols this good story, by
asserting that nothing of the kind has been
heard of in Hrattcboro
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

~ The President, with Mrs. Polk, Secre-
tary Mason and others, left Washington on FRI
day morning Tor Chapel Hill, the seat or the
North Carolina University, aud will be absen,
about week. Mr.. Buchanan, in the mean
while, Is the President pro tom
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-03

GoosBERRiEs-A French nurscryman say,
that exhausted tan bark spread on the surfac,
round the roots Of goosberry bushes, is an cf
icctual remedy for caterpillars.
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CAUrioS. The Boston Daily Advertiser
says tho' counterfeit five dollar bills Of tho Ex
change Bank, Salem, are IN circulation.
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DEPARTMENT OF u. $. TRooPs.-The
whole Of the OH Regiment OF infantry, which
had concentrated at Fort Adams, have taken
their departure for Mexico.
The ship North Bend with companies H.
and G. under the command OF Maj. Gslly
sailed on the 2Ist. The bstque Antelope
with companies f.. +. and G. sailed on the
10Th, under the command Of Maj. Seymour.
The barque Kepler with companies X
(grenadlers,) ID. and B. (finemen,) accom-
panied by Gen. Pierce. Col. Ransom, &c,
sailed on the morning Of the 2slh. Company
A. lCap'. Piimon's) ~ already in Mexico.
The Regiment numbers between seven
md eight hundred men. n.-Mereury
TrSSEssEr The Wings Of Robertson coun.
ty. Tenn. in public meeting have unanimously
nominated Gustavus a. Henry, Esq, former.
ly of Kentucky, ss the Wing candidate for
Congress IN tha, district. It's last representa-.
tive was l.. Chase, l.. =. Mr. Polk major.
ity in the district, IN i5ii, was e52.
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Hon. DAsirL WEBSTER, accompanied by
Mrs. Webster and Miss Scaton, arrived at Sa.
vannah, Geo, on the 25th instant MIR Web.
Btcr's health Is improved
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What town ought Rough and Ready" to
take next' The capital Of Zaocoteeas, properly
pronounced Zaohy take
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[This is thought by many to be poor economy
The Committee on the Town Treasurer's &C.
count made report, which was read and re-

[This is thought by many TO be poor economy j
The Committee on the Town Treasurer's ac-
count made report, which was read and re-
ceived.
The annual Asylum report from the Board
OF Commissioners was read and received. Vo-
ted not to be printed uness done without ex-
pense to the town This is thought to be good
economy
The sum Of $50 was appropriated to ceIe.
brate the approaching anniversary ofAmercan
Independence. Messrs. Edward Clarke and
Samuel Brown were chosen the Committee Of
Arrangements, with power to add five more TO
their number.
| The following Resolution was passed -
Voted and Resolved. that tax offs 4 900 be
assessed on the inhabitants ofthe town of New
port, on the taxable property therein, as soon as
may be Ito be collected and paid in the town
treasury on or before the first day Of August
next; and that the persons who may be elected
to the Office of Town Council, may be, and
are hereby appointed Assessors Of said taxes,and
that they be allowed $75 therefor ;and il is here
by further voted, that the person whom the
Town Council may appoint as collector oftax.
es, be, and hereby is appointed to collect said
tax; and that the compensation for collecting
said tax be fixed by the Town Council; and
that said collector first give bonds to the salts.
faction of the Town Treasurer and further vo-
ted, that said tax be appropriated agreeable to
the report OF the Finance Committee.
The following Committee was appointed to
effect an arrangement with some Bank in town
to pay Treasury checks-Messrs. VIM. C. Coz.
zens, E. w Lawton, and M. Freedom.
At the close ofthe polls at o'clock, the re-
suit Of the balloting for members Of Council
was announced. There were two Lists, with
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En 1aGfset. l9 Na. leafs.
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