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Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

ceded him.
Tue CR5r ~ ALAnNNA.--rhr ac.
counts Of the growing crop that have come
10 hand since our last, are Of a gloomy
character. The heavy rains with which
We have been visited here. have extended
TO the interior, aud the effect, upon the
crops have excited very general alarm
among lht planters. W. have seen letters
from the counties Of Greene, Sumter, Ma.
tengo, Wilcox, Monroe. and oIher counties,
comprising the best cotton growing regions
Of this State, and they are OF Uniform tenor,
representing the prospects as gloomy in
the extreme. Many plantations are com
plelcly submerged. while on others the weed
Is growing Too luNurianiy y. aud the squares
and bols already beginning 10 drop pro.
iuscly. In some places, loo, there ls CON.
plant OF the worm, though we doubt wheth.
er on this point there is any serious cause
Tor alarm Certain it is, however, the
prospects in this state, al present are dis.
couraging. Nothing but tho mrs, iavon
bic weather during the remainder OF the
season, and an entire freedom from the
causualiiy that proved so fatal last year, can
give us even an average crop this season.
From other portions OF the cotton growing
country our accounts are anything but IA
yorable, as may be seen By reference 10
the copious extracts which we have given
IN another part oiour sheet. In conclusion,
we give the following extract Of letter
received in this city from an intelligent
planter in Sumter county. dated, "Living.
sion, July the l5lh:" have Just returned
from Nashville, Tennessee, and mark
what | tell you: the cotton crop Of this year
will not be as large as that Of last. The
lurlher you 20 north the more rain has ial.
len, and the cotton is growing entirely 10
weed. We are completely flooded here,
and if the rain continues we shall have the
worm again.--.NoJHe jour. Com.
In 1916 the receipts a, New Orleans
from the upper country, amounted TO II
millions Of dullars the steamboats, cngag.
ed in the the trade Of 81, Louis, were 35l,
and the whole number on the Western riy.
tIb, Hthlll l-uu Nhlhtu ~ SlAAttn llilliluns
Of dollars, in which are 10 be added 1000
keel aud nat.boats. The annual cost of
transportation is al millions. The total
value OF the domestic products put anoat
upon the waters Of the valley, is 260 mil.
lions and the value OF the whole commerce
anoat, is 43O millions, being double the
amount Of the whole foreign commerce Of
the United States. The number Of steam.
boats lost in 1912, was 6s; in lS46, the
number was 80. The annual loss Of lives
is 100. The snags it is well known have
caused many of these disasters. But 10
this commerce Of 400 millions, the Govern.
ment does not give even snag. boat, nor
Ia iarthng light 10 designate the place Of
danger" Nothing is given for this com.
merce, while the foreign commerce is pro.
teced at an expense oil D or 10 millions an
nually. Let the West then unite and vote
for no man as President who does not re.
cognise the complete power Of Congress
over this question.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18
IInDOrtant to Voters.

The Town Clerk, advertises in another CO.
lumn, ",hat all persons not registered, who
are otherwise qualified, or who will be
within year qualified by age and residence,
who intend to vote. in I846 in this town. on
payment of registry and other taxes, mus,
re o lister their names in the town clerks Office,
on or before Saturday, The 4M Of Decemb'r
neri" This Is an important notice, and
should be attended 10 by all who wish to
vote during the year ls45. The year Of
1913 will be an exciting year in political
aspect, and our opponents will not fail to
have their voters all registered. Our whig
friends should see, land that without delay
that their own names and that Of every true
,chig they know, is on the voting list. 1t is
important that the wings should carry this
State for state officers next spring, and for
Presidential Electors next fall. This they
will be able TO do if they promptly organize,
register their voters and work from now until
election. The time is shor, for registering
the names Of voters and it should be attend
ed TO without delay.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

II The Corporation of the Harvard Uni
versity have made choice Of Hon. J. PARKSn,
Chief Justice of the State Of New HomPshire,
as Royal Professor of Law, in the place ot
Judge WIN. KENT, recently resigned. Judge
Parker has high reputation in his own state
as an accomplished lawyer and able magistrate
and we doubt not will add to the popularity al
ready attained by the Law School at Cambridge
by The thoroughness Of its course. and tho
succession Of learned and gifted professors,
who have been called to preside over it.
| In addition to the regular lectures by Pro-
fcssors GREENLEAF and PARKER, a course Will
be delivered the ensuing terms, on the Cir1
Lar, and the Lam Of Nations, by the Hon. II.
WnsAroN, ofthis State, so well known to the
country by his able diplomatic career and his
learned and valuable works on International
law. 1t may be considered an instance Of re-
markable good fortune, in the authorities al
Cambridge. to have been able TO secure tho
services Of man like Mr.. Wheaton, in field
of knowledge peculiarly his own which Iuay
result ALSO in the establishment of professor
ship for a thorough and statesmanlike initia.
tion Of its youth in both these departments,
hitherto almost overlooked in our professional
schools
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

DYMoND's EssAYs.-The able commendatory
notice in one Of our late numbers of DYMoNDS
treatise on War has led several Of our friends to
inquire Of us the particulars within our knowl-
edge, Of the life and character of its author
The very few facts which we have been able to
clean respecting him, are contained in letter
from highly respectable member Of the Socle-
ty of Friends, in Liverpool, England, addressed
to the editor of the American edition Of his Es-
says on the principles OF morality, which was
published in New York by the HarperS in 1884.
lie kept a shop it seems. as a linen draper, in
some part Of the S. w. of England as the writer
suppoSes, in the city of Exeter, and was mem
ber we infer in regular standing Of the Society
Of Friends. With talents rarely bestowed and
exalted piely capable ofextensive usefulness he
was called away from an amiable wife and in
fant family, as it were in the morning Of his
days, dying Of a pulmonary complaint, while
yet very young man. in the early part of 1928,
| His first literary effort was the Enquiry into
the accordancy of War with the principles of
Christianity" in which he controver,ed, in the
opinion o: many, with eminent success, the
doctrines of Paley with regard to "expediency," +"
as rule of conduct either for states or individ-
uals. His three Essays on the principles of
Morality was pos,humous work, which pass.
ed through several editions in England, and
two at least, in this country. 81 have under
stood says the author of the letter before refer
red 10, "that he wrote the greater part Of the
work on peace, as well of his poSthumous es-
says, in little room adjoining his shop, sub.
ject 10 frequent Interruptions from customers
in the midst of his most profound and in int.
resting speculations." Commenting on The Es-
says on Morality before mentioned, the London
Quarterly review Of January 1881, remarks,-
'the present work is one which the Society OF
Friends may well consider it an honor to have
produced il is indeed book Of much ability,
& so excellenlly intended ,as we'll as we'll execu-
ted that even those who differ most widely as
we must do, from some of It's conclusions, must
regard the writer with the greatest respect, and
look upon his death as public loss
n A very well printed edition Of the Essays, at
the extremely low rate Of 20 cents copy, has
been issued the present year by Collins, Bro
| ther and Co. New York, and has attained We
/ understand, a wide circulation.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Death by Poison.-The Springfield (Ohio)
Republican records the death Of Dr. John Pat
ton, of that county, by the accidental use OF
stryehnia instead of morphine. lie had pro
cured two vials from drug store, one contain
ing strychnia and the other morphine, but both
supposed 10 contain the latter. lie took, in the
evening small quantity of the strychnia, mea'
sured on the point Of penknife and, the color
very nearly resembling that of morphine he
did not discover his mistake until he felt the
effects of the poison.
Morphine is well understood to be sedalive
poison, but strychnia, more recent in its origin,
is very little known 1t is very deadly and
quick, and produces death by convuSions and
lockjaw in few hours. II is the alkaloid o.
nux romica the seeds of which are familiarly
called "dog buttons and exists in several
plants-.he iar-famed upas among the rest.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

The Bristol Phenix Of the 9th inst. mentions
that the statement of the death oil MIR. Benjamin
Colt of Bristol, which appeared in this paper
three weeks since is incorrect. and impiedly
censures us for inserting it on insufficient an-
ihori,y We regret greatly to have given pain
to any one by the statement referred 10, but in
justice to ourselves, think it proper TO say that
IRON information upon which we relied ut the
time, we had every reason to suppose the re-
port to be true. or otherwise we certainly should
have given it no currency. We are as sensi-
bic as our brother Of the Phenix of the propriety
of due caution in giving publicity 10 such re-
ports but he is to liberal himself as the conduc-
tor of newspaper, not TO make the proper al
lowances for an occasional error on subjects of
this nature which unavoidably takes place,
even where accuracy as to facts is mos, sedu-
ously studied.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

ARRIVAL or the New YoRK.-The steam
ship New York, 10 l-2 days from Havro,
put into this port on Friday night last, being
short OF coal. She had on board 75 passen.
gers, among whom were several Sisters OF
Charity and several Catholic Priests. The
Sisters of Charity are bound for Montreal.
where they intend to devote themselves TO
the care Of the poor emgran,s.-greal num-
bcrs of whom are sick with the ship and
Ityphus levers. The Priests are to be sta
toned at Montreal and Cincinnati. Tho
New York, we understand, lost one or two
days by a mistake Of hei Captain in his
reckoning il it had not been for this mis-
take, the vessel would have hud Goa! enough
to reach New York. The passengers speak
OF TIE New York as an excellent sea boat
She brings no later news than tho Washing
ton, from Englan
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18
More P0staOe TrOuJle-Cave Johnson has

More Postage TrouJlc.-Cave Johnson has
issued an official ukase. announcing that be-
cause John Bull charged postage on mail mat
ter sent across the Atlantic by the "U. 5. Mail
Steamer Washington" the subsisting mail ar
rangements with England are TO be terminated
OH the I6.h inst.-ailer which date, not only
must full postage be prepaid for mail convey
ance across the Atlantic, but on all mail mat
ter destined for the neighboring British colo
nipS
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

To be Hung for Stealing Slare-At the
late sitting of the Court of General Ses-
sions for Darlington District s. c., the Honor
able Judge Wardlow presiding, James CarliSe
was brought to the bar charged with stealing
a negro slave the property Of Mr.. p. w. Piedg'
er, of Marlboro District, to which charge he
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to be hung
ON Friday the 25h day of February next.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18
6eralo Of the Vimcs.
RHODE AMBER
NEWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Nov IS, 1917
Whig Convention.

TnE Wing electors in the several towns in
this State and in the city of Providence are re-
quested to elect delegates double the number
composing their Senators and Representatives
in the General Assembly, to meet in Whig
Convention, at the State House in Providence.
on THURSDAY, January 2oIh next, al 7 o.
clock. D. M, TO nominate a ticket Of State Off
GERS for the ensuing political year.
BY order ofthe State Central Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

GEN. ScoTr.-Dispatchcs have been re-
ceivcd from Gen. Scott and published in tho
w ashing,on Union, in relation to the actions
Of Conueas and Churubuscc. Gen. Scott
says that in these two battles they made a.
bou, 5000 prisoners, including eight gen.
erals two of them cx .Presdents) and 205
other officers killed or wounded 1000 Of
all ranks-besides entire corps dispersed and
dissolved; F; captured 81 pieces Of ordnance
more than treble our scigo train and field
ba,teres-wih large number Of field arms,
full supply Of ammunition Of every kind,
&c.
These grea, results have overwhelmed tho
enemy.
Our loss amounts TO ,053 killed, 139,
including l6 officers wounded, SIG, with
GO officers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Lectures Of Professor .agassis'-in the no
iice OF Professor Agassiz's Lectures at New
York, in our last paper. we spoke Of them as
being intended to extend 10 the animal, vege'a-
bic, and mineral kingdoms and 10 the structure
Of the earth itself. We were under misap'
prehenSion in this respect from an ind's'inc'
recollection of the Professors remarks in The
Introductory lecture. The present course at
the College Of Physicians and Surgeons, Is
meant to be confined to the animal kingdom, and
to general observations on the phenomena OF
gradual or successive introduction OF types
through geological times, which will constitute
becoming conclusion to Geological course
Eigh, lectures have already been reported Tor
The Tribune, and the course will probably in
clude at least five more.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

MADAM REsTEL.-The trial OF Madam
Restel, after occupying the Court of New
York city three weeks, was terminated on
the 10Th inst, by the Jury finding verdict
of no, guilty Of mansluughler, but Of q mis-
demeanor. Her Council objected to the ver-
die, as illegal and the objection was allow
ed by the Court. She will probably get
clear Of punishment.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Fire.-A large fire took place in West Boyls'
ten, in Worcester county, Mass, on the 9th
inst. A factory owned by Childs Il Dinsmore,
a grist-mill owned by Mr. Wilder, barn filled
with lumber, blacksmith shop and sundry
out buildings were burned The fire was caus,
ed by dropping a lamp in some cotton. Loss
from Sl2, 900 to SIS, ,000-partly insured.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

FATAL AccIDgNT.-The balance wheel
attached to the engine at tho Rolling Mill
broke yesterday afternoon, and heavy
piece Of iron struck one Of the workmen
Daniel Mccarthy, and killed him instantly
he has left wife and two children Prori
dence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

VOLCANIC ERUPTIoN.-rhe Mountain Ed
gle states that great excitement and alarm
prevail at present among the inhabitants Of
Walker and Dade Counties, Ga. produced
by burning volcano, which Is said 10 have
burst out from the high peaks OF the Look.
out Moun,ain,at place called the 'Narrows,
on the 10Th ul,. Some Of the inhabitants, it
is stated, had removed from the ncighborhood,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

EccLEsiAsTicAL.-Mr. jeremiah Tay-
lor, late Of the New Haven Theol. Sem
mary, was ordained pastor Of the Congre-
gational Church in Wenham, OH We'd
nesday last. Three brothers assisted in
the ordaining services /: Rev. Oliver A.
Taylor, Of Manchester. Rev. Rufus Tay-
Ior, OF Shrewsbury, n. j., and Rev. Tim
otby Taylor, Of Slatersyille, II. |. The
entire family Of brothers are now pastors
Of churches. .-Boston Traueiicr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Reciprocity aoM Braza.-The President has
issued his proclamation, suspending and DIS
continuing duties of tonnage and imports In
the ports ofthe United States. SO far as respects
vessels and merchandise of Brazil, satisfactory
assurances having been given that that power
had done the same in relation 10 American YES
sells.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Worcester The Electors of Worcester, Mass
have decided without dissenting voice, to ap
ply to the Legislature for a Ciy Charter
Worcester now numbers nearly l6 90 In
lsi0 the population was 1000
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Despatches.-The New Orleans Picayune OF
the Sd mentions the sailing from Vera Cruz, on
The ID. of the U. 3. steamer Governor Butler,
having on board, among other passengers, MI
l.. r. Tasisiro, with dispatches for Gen. Scott
Mr.. Tasistro is to wait for an answer to them
which he is to bring back.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

THE POSTAGE LAw.-Tho Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun writes
that the deficiency in the Post Office De.
pariment is rapidly diminishing. The de-
felt for the first year after the rates OF post
age were reduced, was 100000 last year
it was S6i0,0O0, while the presen, year it is
said to be only $4,000. This is a very
gratifying result.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

III Thanksgiving in Nep Jersey, Nor. %
making fourteen States. Samo day In ohio'
making fifteen.
The ith inst was observed as day OF Thanks
giving in the city Of Charleston.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Ran RoAp ACCIDENTS Royal Turner,
T., q, Randolph, was instantly killed at the
crossing Of the Fall River Railroad at Ran
dolub. lie was riding along 10 cha''e' ana
being little deaf, i. is supposed no o'o "0'
hear the coming train in season 10 p'e'e"'
The accident. lie was about ~ or 20 years
OF age. A.
Edward Levingston, q breakman on 'ho
t,e;,h, ,rsin of the Boston and Worcester
Railroad. wus killed on Friday evening dur
ing the passage Of the outward !ra'', wn''"
left Boston at half.past P. NJ. lie was
found on the top of the car nenr the Arsenal
bridge. Wa,ertown, against which nc nau
probably struck.
Another. fatal accident occurred on Inc
Western Railroad, at Pitisfeld, the I'm inst.
A Young man, named Johnson, employed a.
receiving clerk at the East Albany DePo'
came ou, as Conductor OF q freight tram ;
when near Pi,,s6eld, no was struck by
bridge, knocked OF on TO the track ana 'he''
run over by the train and shock'ng'y m'"'
pled to Gea,h. 1t is stated that Johnson was
filing the place of q conductor 'eh0 Prs)sr'"
not 10 ,cork on the Sabbath.
James Forbes, was run over BY IRAN on
the Western Roilroad near Westheld, on inc
9th inst, and killed. a bottle Of rum wss
found in Forbes pocket,
The engine of a freight train on the UTICA
Road, near Rome, N. Y, broke on the lin
inst, badly injuring four persons.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Reduetion-The Secretary of the Treasury
has issued instructions to the Collector at ~
York 10 reduce the Custom House expenses al
that port, at least ten per cent. This measure
it is said will effect a saving to government o'
about 100000 per annum.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

Grare Matter for Rejoicing The Demo-
Gratis Of Massachusetts, ARE exulting because "a
leb Gushing, their candidate for Governor, has
fallen short of an election onty about twenty
six thousand vo,eS-because they have elected
less than one quarter OF the whole number OF
Representatives, and not single member 9t
The Senate
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

UNITED STATES SENAr oR.-The Govern.
or OF Connecticut has appointed Roger G..
Baldwin to fill the vacancy IN the Senate
of,he United States. occssioned by the death
Of J. w. Huntington.
Mr. Baldwin holds his Office until the legis.
loture meets in May next, when they will
elect some person to I'LL it.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

CouRr or MAolsTRATEs,-Tuesdny Nov.
l6, Is47.--State Us. John King. Complaint
Withdrawn aud defendant discharged.
James ". ShaV Us. George Poiier,-Defen.
dsnt called aud defsulted - debt aud costs
$500
John IT, !Stodiard Us. I'm. Eidrhge, do
fendant called and deiaul,ed: debt and costs
1925.
Christian r. Blanchard rs. Ed,oard .7imv
continued for judgnenL-AdJoumed.
The steamship New York, arrived at N.
York, SUNDAY DIshl
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

appointed.-The Providence Journal an
nounces the appointment Of Benz. Cowel Jr,
as Deputy Collector at that port, and adds
As the gentleman is said to be capable Of filling
the office, it is probable that he will not retain it
long.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

LiJd Verdict.-At the recent Common Pleas
in Stark county, says the Cleveland Herald,
G. w. Sickofoore obtained verdict oil Sooo
for libel, against David Hane, clerk IN his
store, for writing anonymous letters TO eastern
merchants representing the plaintiff as insol
vent
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

A New Orleans house has seized the
English ship Royal Saxon, from Londonder-
ry, al Philadelphia, for $4,000, a debt n
gains, the English owners, who have failed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-18

A Novel WITNESS. Saturday
a trial came off between two persons
Tor debt. The person who brought the
suit kept no books Of account, but was
in the habit Of marking his accounts
upon the cellar door lie appeared
before a squire in NlerrisviIle, and the
defendant demanded the evidence ofthe
debt. The justice told him he must
bring his books into court and prove ii
lie Immediately procured a horse and
wagon and set out for the cellar door
and actually brought il into court, esta.
blished his claim and got judgment
The lawyers were wonderfully puzzled
in the cross-examination the witnes.
hinged altogether upon stubborn facts
Trenion STATE Gazette.