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a. COTTAGE FOR RENT.--A neat Cottage
Mil containing two large rooms, three smell cham
bers and kitchen; there is also stable or woodhouse
on the premises. Situated in healthy location
near Mr.. Machen on Maryland avenue. Inquire Of
De VAUsHAS, Cupper and Leecher, Ninth street.
. June 23f
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" KING, clearinghouse, + street, directly
W. opposite the General Post Office.
Jun 25-
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TUNE REPORT.--The Mutual Benz
j eft Life Insurance Company (ofice No. IL
Wall street. New York; issued during the month Of
June, I647, 13l new Policies, viz
To Mcrch,s e. Traders 40lT0 Teachers
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GEN. TAYLoR's POLITICAL OPINIONS.

GEN. TAYLOR'S POLITICAL OPINIONS.
Although we have had sufficient evidence
10 satisfy us that General Taylor is essentially
and practically Wing, we have no objection
to adding to the mass OF testimony upon that
head, the following extract Of letter which
has been handed to us by friend. The letter
is from an officer Of the Virginia regiment,
long known TO us as gentleman Of character
and intelligence, in whose judgment and We
racity we have entire confidence.-.NoJolk
Herald.
"CAMP NEAR BUENA VISTA,
June III, l647.
:" hope TO be with you at the next
election. and give long pull, strong pull.
and a pull all together for Old Rough and
Ready. see by the Democratic papers that
they are trying 10 throw cold water on his
nomination for President, and 10 doubt wheth
er his political principles are of the Wing
school. ! have the satisfaction 10 know that
he is genuine Wing. This have learned
from his most intimate friends, and among
others from his own brother; SO that there can
be no mistake in this matter. also kno,s, that
he is the avowed candidate Of nearly the whole
army; and that he will go it in lS46 with a
perfect rush,
As Lam now on politics, | will give you
an idea of the state Of parties in our regiment:
Of the l3 Captains, 9 are Wings; of the 80
Lieutenants, % are Wings; the Colonel and
Major are Wings; and the Lieutenant Colonel,
although Democrat, is an open advocate Tor
Oh, Rough and Ready for the next Presi
dency. Two.thirds of the rank and file OF the
regiment are also Wings. General Wool, who
is now in command Of our division, is Wing.
as also large majority of the officers in the
North Carolina and Mississippi regiments, and
| am satisfied that if an election was to take
place in our camp today, on political grounds,
that we could show you Bethel if not an
{ Old Trap majority.
After this statement of facts, think you
will agree with me that the Wings have Gu
rious way Of affording aid and comfort to the
enemy Santa Anna, | am certain; thinks SO !;
aid and comfort as his friend James X. Polk
afforded him. than, any he has ever received
from Taylor, Scott, Wool, &c."
In this connection, we take the opportunity
10 introduce an extract of another letter, from
a gallant and distinguished Kentuckian, who
has done the State some service" in the field
and the forest, which has been some weeks in
our possession. Speaking Of General Taylor,
he says
|" He is firm, self poised, clear, sensible,
plain, honest man-concurriDg with the Wing
patty in all its prominent opinions Clay
Wing for he would prefer Mr.. Clay as Presi-
dent TO all other living men; and, next 10 him,
Crittenden."
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or Indiana is now debt-paying State--having
paid the interest on her debt on the 81 inst.
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Whig Meeting OF the Fourth Congress
siOnal District, La.


si0nal District, La.
A meeting Of the Wings Of the Fourth Congress
sional District was held at Alexandria, La, on the
9Th instant. E. Heydenfelt esq in the Chair, J. J.
Wells, esq, Vice President ; E. Archinard, esq, was
appointed Secretary. After number Of ballotngs
Coz. J. GARRErT Of the Pari Of Washita, was
unanimously declared to be the nominee of the con-
vention. After which, the following spirited resolu-
tions were adopted:
Resolred, That the Wings Of the Fourth Con
gressiona District highly approve Of the distinguish
ed public services and military career Of Genera
Zachary Taylor. as exemplifed in the fields of Palo
Alto, Reseca de Ia Palma, the heights Of Monterey,
and Buena Vista.
Resolred, That his indomitable courage in the
field his modei alton in victory, unsued integrity,
his unbounded patriotism, his profound judgment,
his great services, and the Republican simplicity Of
his character, clearly indicate him The Man who,
the head Of this great nation, best guard and
cherish the interests Of the people Of these United
States.
Resolued, That they view with indignation the
base attempt which in the last Congress was made 10
censure that gallant Chief for his conduct al Monte
rey on which the vote Of Isaac e. Morse scas cast
against him.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

KINHE SUBSCRIBER is now receiving an
j additional supply OF groceries comprising
Fresh Teas, Coffee of various kinds
New Orleans, Porto Rico, and St. Croix sugars
Do do do molasses
Sugar house sirnp and molasses
Fresh spices, ground and unground
Sperm, adamantine, and mould candles
Tomato sauce, catsups, anchovics, &c.
Sardnes and Curry powders .
Sarsaparilla strip, fancy soap
Military shaving soap, &c.
Orange county butter
100 sugar cured hams
100 superior shoulders
large supply Of cigars and tobacco
To which he invites attention s. HOLMES,
june l9-d3w 9TH street.
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TOHN WILLIGMAN, House Furnishing Ware
d Rooms, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street, south side.
jun 25-
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o. Some Of the newspapers Of the country
are assaiing the Washington National Wing,
(Which pronounced the Signal letter forgery
for the bad box it has got into by saying sthe
Signal letter is the offspring of some miserable,
mean, lying fellow" &c. Our friend Of the
Wing certainly does seem in tight place but
then, he may console himself with the reflec-
ton that his is not the only paper that has
upon the same subject, reversed very sensi-
BILE maxim, and " leaped' before it " looked 2
Richmond Republican.
We desire TO thank our worthy brother for
his concern in our affairs, but we would re-
mind him, that, we did not leap before we look.
ed in the matter Of the Signal letter. Already
one Of the strongest points taken by us has
been substantiated, namely, that General 1dy
lor ,cas not Tie author Of that letter. ltremains
to be seen whether it was ever signed by Gen.
Taylor. On this point we shall wait to hear
from the Old Hero himself. There has been no
reliable evidence produced any ,che,c Of the gen.
1iaeacss Of the signature.
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CARD.
Mrs. Z. REEDER, MilEner, Dress and Cor
Iu set Maker, Penn. avenue, between lst and
I'd streets. junel2
COLUMBUS o. WALL, Cabinet Maker and
" Undertaken, corner OF 9th and G streets.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING. JULY q is47.
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CT Mrs. Charles Greene Partington Of the Bos-
ton Post has the following excellent saying "Why
don't they bring the whole Of China here at once,
instead Of bringing il here in junks Il would be
grand for new house keepers, and I could replace
my old clancy teapot that was broke so long ago."
and the old lady drummed the table in everis on the
spread Of commerce and its benefit to the world.
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A M. HOFFAR, DENTIST, Al street, five
~. doors above Penn. avenue, east side.
Teeth inserted on gold plato better styIe
than done in the city, and cheap accordingly.
june14 Il
II McCUBBIN, Barber, Temple of Fashion
u. No. J, aided by that superior workman
Felix Dean, 9Th st., between Pennsylvania avenue
jun as
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WeAar's Backing is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day Il impas brilIiance
and polish beyond description. We have tried III
Go and do Ike wise. spirit Of the Times, April
I'd.
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EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
Weliar's Patent Japan Backing Is the name Of
an excellent article; have seen it used, and can
highly recommend tn. American, April Is.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-07

We must stand by our country. We
must keep its Aag aloft, and maintain its
stars and stripes at any and every ex-
pense. But, Ut the same time, we shoSld
be Just, and we can afford to be mag
unanimous. Our enemy has yielded to
our military prowess in every engage
ment, having double our numbers. This
shows our great superiority, and It has
given 10 cur arms no common renown.-
Is not this glory enough ? Does the ma.
lion desire more blood ! believe not.
Let. then, an honorable effort be made
by our Government to terminate the wal.
BY giving 10 our weak and comparative
ly PROSTATE enemy honorable and just
terms, we elevated our own character
Let such an effort be seriously made,
and trust it will be met in a proper
spirit by Mexico. 1t does not become q
great and powerful nation, in treating
with a weak one, to sickle about small
matters. Punctiliousness may be allow
ed to a PROSTATE adversary. conscious OF
his weakness, yet jealous OF his honor.
But our country stands in no need OF
these forms. We can be just, magnani-
mousy just.
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An Eccentric Judge.

Francis Xavier Martin, chief justice OF the
supreme court of Louisiana, just deceased,
aged abou, 90, was marked character. He
has bequeathed fortune of five hundred
thousand dollars to his brother in will Of
eight lines. A native Of Marseilles, he left
the paternal roof when boy with patrimo'
ny of 400 francs, went TO the West Indies,
and arriving penniess in North Caroline, be-
came printers apprentice at the age OF l5.
Three years in that capacity, and three years
journeylnan, he succeeded his employer in
the establshment,wrote history OF the state,
reported her judicial decisions, and emigrating
became Judge of the Mississippi territory,
in 1910 a Judge Of the superior court OF the
territory OF Orleans, first attorney general Of
Louisiana, and afterwards was 81 years a su-
preme court Judge, profoundly learned acute,
firm and pure. Besides history OF Lousi-
ana, he published twenty volumes Of Judicial
decisions. Ills own decisions are models
Justice never held the scales with an cvener
hand. Reading with equal facility Latin,
Spanish, French, and English, he was com
plote master of ancient and modern jurispru.
dence, and ruled the science with an intellect
as keen as powerful. While bis integrity
was spotless, it is almost incredible that the
Judge, with $4,000 salary, could have been
partner in brick yard besides, spending but
25 cents a day for seven years in feeding and
clothing himself and servants. Such a fact
explains his wealth. lie was willing to live
poor for the sake Of dying rich. For several
of the last years Of his life, Judge nj. was
nearly blind.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-07
A Royal Massacre.

A horrible massacre occurred in the city OF
Katmandoo, the capital of the kingdom Of
Nepsul, in Northern India, last September.
The Queen had a favorite ,one General Gug-
gun Singh, whom the King caused to be
murdered on The 14th September, at l0o'clk.
at night. Her majesty was so outraged at
the loss Of her paramour, that she at once
nstigatcd the massacre Of the prime minis
ter, The members of the Cabinet, the nobility,
the Council Of State, generals and chief men,
to the number Of two hundred. The King
alone escaped, but his whereabouts was not
known. A single nobeman alone was saved
and the Queen appointed him commander-in-
chief. The Queen is the Kings second wife.
The male children by the FIRST wife, who
would have preceded her children in The gov
ornment, were among those slain or confined
in dungeons. Nepaul is powerful kingdom,
having about three millions of inhabitants. -
The national religion is Buddhism. Most OF
The people are Tartars, as may readily be
inferred from the conduct of the Queen.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-07

LATER FROM THE Army The ship Massa-
chuselts, arrived at New Orleans on the 24lh
from Tampico on the 10Th, and Brazos on the
18th.
There had been quite an excitement at Tam
pico caused by report that large body OF
Mexican cavalry had been seen in the neigh
borhood.
The United States steamer Fashion. with
General Jesup on board, arrived at Brazos Oh
the 18th inst
Gen. Pillow left Matamoras on the 18th inst.
He was to go twenty-five miles, and then wall
for Gen Patterson with the rest of his division
and train.
The steamship Alabama left New Orleans on
the 21th ult., Tor Brazos, from whence 1t is sup
posed she would proceed to Tampico.
Gen. Scott and staff were passengers IN The
| Alabama, rs also were several companies "
States troops, under the command OF MAJOR
| Sumner, and destined for Tampico.
General Taylor was TO leave Monterey on
the 10Th instant for Victoria, with Gen. Twiggs's
division, and portion of Gen. Smiths brigade
1t is also reported that Gen. Urea, OF whom
we have not heard of late, was at Victoria, will
5000 cavalry. Gen. Wool remained at Parras
and Gen Worth at SaltiIlo. II was positively
reported and believed in camp that Santa Anne
had 2S,000 men at San Luis.
II The various regiments destined for Tampico
| were breaking up their encampments, anc
commencing their long and weariSome march.
Il Ii was said tha. Gen. Ampudia Col CaraSco
and a number of other Mexican officers, charg
ed with cowardlce, had been imprisoned by or
II der of Santa Anna.
II Murders continue to be committed in the In
terror of The country three persons are report
/ ed as having been killed on the road between
| Camargo and Monterey.
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The remains Of Capt. Caleb S. Briggs,
Of the schr. Direct, OF New-York, which
was wrecked, during the late gales, in
Chesapeake Bay,) were brought to this
town yesterday for interment in the fami-
ly burial ground. He was a native Of
w-Shoreham, in this State, and for
some time previous to his death resided
in this place. He was member Of
Washington Lodge, No. l, l. o. ofO. F.
Baltimore, and Immediately after his de-
cease, (Which was soon after reaching
the shore at Egg Island, from tho
wreck, the members ofthe fraternity at
Baltimore, took sole charge Of his re-
mains, and subsequently carefully con-
veyed them to this place, where it will
be seen they have safely arrived. On
the arrival fthe body here, at very
short notice, large number ofthe men,
bers Of both Lodges assembled and fol-
lowed the remains Of their deceased
brother to his last resting place. 1t was
a solemn procession, and spoke we'll for
the Brotherhood. -t.
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The steamer Fashion from Brazos 24th
has arrived at New Orleans, with bearer o
dispatches to the Government at Washing.
ton. BY this arrival more particular details
of the movements of the army are received
An express had arrived at Brazos from Gen
Patterson, stating that Santa Anna was ad
vancing on Sultllo with the intention TO Gu
off Gen. Worth. A passenger IN the sch
II. r. Johnson from Tampico states that nj
attack was made on the American forces q
that place, numbering about 300, by an ad
vance of the Mexican cavary-nearly 7O0'
strong. The American forces opened ,hei
park artillery upon them. when they speedll.
fled.
The accounts mention considerable sick
ness in cump,and some deaths,-among then
Capt. Holmes, of the Georgia volunteers.
Gen. Taylor, it is stated, moves on to th
capital Of Tamaulipas. with two regiments,
not whole division, in abou, a weeks time
The news from the army must very soon b
o: exciting interest.
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[January Session in Providence ]

[January Session in Propidence.
The Journal Of yesterday contained
the proceedings Of the Assembly on
Tuesday.
A quorum of,he Senate was present
on Tuesday morning, but not Of the
House.
In the afternoon, quorum Of both
Houses appeared, and the session was
opened. as usual, with prayer in joint
body.
But little business was lonesome
petitions were received and referred.
Tuesday next at 10 a. m. was assign
ed for the trial Of the docket Of private
petitions.
Several acts were passed to secont
reading and referred, and certain &C
counts presented and referred. Ad
journed to Wednesday yesterday
morning.
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! The annexed communication from Capt.
Sturtevant, of the Brig Palestine, Of Gardiner,
Me. in relation to the late robbery on board
his vessel, should have been published last
week, but was not handed to us in season.
In compliance with a request from Capt. s.
we now give it place in our columns.
Mr. ATKINSON, allow me through the col
umns Of the Herald to notice an article which
appeared day or two since in the Providence
Transcript, (from which it was copied into the
Boston Times in relation to the robbery Of the
Brig Palestine under my command, now lying
in this harbor. know not on whose authority
the story published in the Transcript was fur
nishcd, but this much do know, that it 10 very
/ lincorrect-The facts are simply these 3
The brig Palestine, which by distress of
weather had put into this port for repairs on
the Goth of Nov, had been wind bound for
Sc veral days previous to the robbery. As soon
as the brig arrived here, the money, which
was in ca nvass bags, (not in mahogany boxes,)
was taken to the vaults Of one Of the banks in
this town for safe keeping, where it remained
until the brig was repaircd-ready to SAIL
On the morning of the 2lst inst, there being
prospect of fair wind the money was taken
back to the vessel, and we expected to have
sailed Immediately for New York, the port Of
our destination, but the wind shifting we did
not 90. In hourly expectation of sailing, did
not think it necessary to bring the money on
shore again, but left it on board, locked up in
my trunk, which was in the cabin, and under
the special custody of the mate, who continued
on board of the brig all the time, both day and
night, and was not on shore (as stated in the
Transcript,) during the night of the robbery.
| During the day of the 22d inst, Willis, tho
robber fegned himself sick, and thus he eluded
the vigilance of the mate, who for his greater
comfort allowed him to sleep in the Cabin
| About o'clock in the morning ofthe 23d, the
rascal crept stealthily to my Trunk, opened it
by means of false key, took out the money,
again locked the trunk, and left the vessel in
the only boat belonging to the brig. As soon
as he was missed, and the money ascertained
to be stolen, the most prompt and energetic
measures were taken for their recovery, and
to the great efforts which were made by my
self, Mr.. Rollins the mate, and by our friends
| in the town, is to be wholly attributed our good
fortune in apprehending the thief and recover
ing the money on the evening of the same day
on which the robbery was committed.
/ Willis is now in Jail, waiting his trial, and
the money deposited in place of safety.
II Jos. l.. STURTEvAST, Capt. Of the brig
/ Palestine, Of Gardiner Me.
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Congressional.

The proceedings Of Congress on Satur-
day, were OF considerable interest. A reso-
luton was introduced by Mr.. Wentworth, Of
Illinois, declaring that It is inerpedient to i'm
pose any duty on tea and coffee. The Sec
rotary of the Treasury had recommended
such measure to raise funds to carry on the
war.
The opponents OF the resolution tried to
get rid Of il, but in vain. A motion to lay il
on the table was lost-yens 40, nays 103-
Tho resolution was adopted, yeas lis, nays
A.
The majority is composed Of an,-war and
protective Tariff wings and protective Tariff
and Lake Harbor Democrats. This vote
created great CONSERVATION among the wal
spirits and supporters Of Folks policy.
A resolution was subsequently, offered by
Mr.. Sims, Of Mo. that the people Of the U
3. are too patriotic to refuse TO submit tc
necessary taxes in time Of war. This o.
course was adopted by large minority, j, be
ing understood to ercept the tea and coffee
taxes.
A resolution ives adopted tha, the Commits
tee of Ways and Means inquire into the ex
pediency Of increasing the tariff Of duties OF
ell dutiable articles under the present tariff
act, as high as the revenue standard will per
nit.
ln the SENATE, on Monday, Jan. 4,h,
message from the President was received
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asking on increase of the army, and the sp.
pointment of a Lieutenant General, who 10
to take command of oil the forces in the field
during the war. Referred TO the Military
Committee.
The land bill was made the special order
for Monday next.
In the iloUsE, leave was asked TO submit q
bill similar to that Of last session, sppropria-
ting $50, 900 to enable the President TO con-
clude a treaty Of peace with Mexico.
The bill authorising ten regiments was
debated until the House adjourned.
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6eral0 of the Qimes,
0DE.lSlAMD Err;
NEWPORT: r
Thursday Morning, Jan. I, 1917.
IL Law and Order.---A Convent

" Law and Order.---A Convention
will be held at the State House in Providence
on THURSDAY EVENING, January IA, al
7 oclock, by the friends of Law and Order, for
the nomination of candidate for Governor and
general officers for the ensuing political year
The friends Of Law and Order in the several
towns are requested to elect delegates in the
Convention, equal in number to the members
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, 1847-01-07

RHoDr rIsLAND.-We have received COM
munica,ion from Gov. D:man, requesting us
to announce that, for reasons Of q personal
and private nature, he shall not be q candi-
date for reelection to the chief msgistracy
Of the State. In making this announc ement,
which we do with a regret that we are sure
our readers will share. we cannot avoid cx-
pressing hope that Gov. Dman will be in
duced to change his determination, and will
place himself at the disposition Of his fellow
citize Journal.