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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

ELoPEMENTs ExTRAoRDINARY.-Th &C.
contric deity that is supposed to have the
control of the tender passions Of weak hu.
man,y, played one ofhs most fantastic tricks
in this town last Monday night. Three
couples Of lads and ladies', with whom " the
course Of true love" did not run so smooth
as was desired, made their ascapc at the
"witching hour of midnight" in three separ
ate carriages, and beiook themselves to one
Of the border towns Of Connecticut; where
before a magistrate, they were joined II
couples, "for better or for worse" rs the
forms of law dictate. The father Of one Of
the trunnt girls went in pursuit, and arrived
at the Gretna Green just fifteen minutes toe
late. When the sober second thought
como upon them in all It's force, thoir advice
TO others would probably be, not 10 ente
rashy into The most mportont relation o.
life.--W Worcester Palladium.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

GGTTho N. Y. Tribune says that tho ru.
mored arrangement with tho Rothschilds has
been consummated, and that house has q.
greed TO place a certain amount of specie in
Mexico for the use Of the army, to bo reim-
bursed in New York. The amount can be
increased IL necessary. This s a very favor.
able arrangement for both parties, and will
obviate the expensive necessity Of moving
tho coin.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

GTA writer in the Old Colony Memorial
says Of the late Seth Sprague, sen. 3" Ho
was born on the 9th of July, A. ID. 1850, and
and had entered on his eighty eighth year
lie was descendant in tho paiernul line o
Francis Sprague, who were among the earll,
est settlers in the Colony Of Plymouth and
Massachusetts. The farm on which ho died
was occupied by himself and his ancestors
for more than two centuries. Eight cbIldr on
and ono hundred and seventy five grand chill
dren survive him.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12
A RuODE.ISLAND FARMER.

VisrToRs-We are informed that on no pre-
vious year has there been larger number Of
visitors in Newport than at this time the Ho-
tells are all full o. tho fashion and beauty Of the
country. bUt still there is room, "a many Of them
are transient boarders. and the tide is In constant
motion, ,-thoy are coming and gong every day.
Largo numbers are landed from every boat,
while many tako their departure, SO that people
from abroad need have no fear about finding cx'
cellent accommodations. There is probably
moro gayely and fashionable amusenents at
Newport, this summer, than at any other water
ing place in the couutry ,hcrc is ball or hop
every evening al one of the large Hotels, besides
numberless other attractions to interest the gay,
and please tho young. The more sober-mindod
and quiet portion of those who visit here, are
not at all incommoded by the pIeasurabe pur-
suits of the gayer, as they also will always ma
something consenial to their tastes and feelings
lfanylhn the sea bathing has increased THIS
year; il is really curiosity to visit tho beach
between the hours Of 10 aud IL o'clock, and see
the hundreds Of ladies' and gontlcnen, a,iifed IN
their fancy dresses, frolicking in the surf, and
Jumping about like so many mcrnaids or sen
nym pbs. There is certainly nothing more con
duciyo TO health than this exercise, which IS
strongly recommended by physicians, and VIC
have no doubt but that il is more beneficial TO
health than all the water tina, ever gurgled from
the Springs of Saratoga, or any other rcnouned
place of the kind.
Some Of our exchanges state that the Hon.
IlssaY CL.Y is now a, the White Sulphur
Springs, for his health aud that !, is bis in'en'
ton to visit either Newport or Capo May, for
the purpose of sea-bsthng; we trust that he will
come to Newport, aud we are confident that our
citizens will give him welcome such as Is due
! to ,ha, grca, and good man.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

WThe Locofoco papers are publish
ing statement showing that the tariff OF
1916 has produced in Z months 5000,
600 more than the tariff Of lS42 did in
the same length OF time. They used to
tell how dreadfully the people were fared
under the old tariff, and now they are
boasting that their new tariff has tared
the people $4,000 more than the old
one, in so short period And this they
call great success p LotccU Courier.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

PLURALIrY LAW IN MAINE.-Tho lcgisla-
,ure of Maine have passed bill and resolves
for altering tho Constitution, SO that heroof-
ter, Governor, Senators and Representatives
to tho General Court and to Congress-, may
be chosen by plurality. They passed the
Senate lS to 2, and the House 90 10 l6.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12
Merican Privateers.--We find tho follow

.Merican Pripateers. find tho follow
ing important notice in the Gibraltar Chroni
Gle Of the 23d Juno - 49,.
"Wo have been shown the copy Of an or
der issued by the Emperor of Morocco 10 hi
governors and agents authorizing tho seizure
and con6scaton Of all privateering vessels
entering the ports Of his Empire, that are ht-
tod out against tho commerce Of the United
States Of America" ,"N
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

Col. THOMAS NEwroN, for 30 years Repre-
sentative from the Norfolk, Va, District, in
Congress, died on the 5th inst, in the 10Th year
Of his age. His first Congressional term com.
menced under the administration of Mr.. JeiIer.
son, and continued through the administrations
OF Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, J. q. Adams
and Jackson.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12
News from Mexico.
RICHMOND. 10 o'clock, A. M.

The Southern mail has just arrived, bring
ing New Orleans papers Of the Dlh OF July
The steamship Massachusetts arrived al
New Orleans from Vera Cruz on the 2oth
whence she sailed on the 23d. Her news Il
important, and just tho reverse OF what was
generally anticipated.
The Vera Cruz papers Of the 22d say thai
the peace commissioners failed IN adjusting
matters, Notwithstanding the interference o
the British Minister. This intelligence pro
duced great excitement at Vera Cruz, and
on all sides preparations were visible TO pros
ecute the war with redoubled vigor.
| Gen. Scott was to leave Puebla on the 18th
of July, at the head Of twelve thousand men,
| for the capital. All delay now Is at an end
Our troops are burning to encounter the enc
my.
Santa Anna is said TO have under his com
mand twenty-five thousand men and max
ing active preparations for determined and
bloody resistance. lie has taken advantage
OF the preconceried delays Of The peace com
missioners 10 some purpose and now hnds
himself in q position to give battle to the
American general.
| It is thought that Santa Anna will not a
wait the attack Of Scott at the capital, but
will advance TO meet him at Rio Frio, where
works of defence have been thrown up for
some tiiDc. .,.... ...s,..
BY this time great baltic has undoubted'
ly been fought. Bu. no one doubts the obll'
| ity Of Scott and his men to overcome even
double the force which Santa Anna Is said to
have.
Intelligence has been received Of battle
between Gen. Pearco's command and the
Mexicans IN large force at Santa Fe.
The Mexicans were entirely routed.
The city of Santa Fe has been destroyed
BY order Of the Governor. -
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

The ST Louis Republican of the 22d
ult., printed the news from Europe in
eighteen days after it had left Liverpool.
II was less than five days in travelling
from Boston to St Louis. The news
was received at New Orleans III soven
days from Boston.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

BRowN UNIvERsIrY.-It is stated that the
Hon. Horny Wheaton, has accepted an invita-
tion TO deliver tho anniversary Grafton be.
fore the Phi Beta Kappa Society Of Brown
University, at the ensuing commence ment on
tho ls, Of September, and that Charles Sum.
ner, Esq, Of Boston, will deliver the Grafton
before the Literary Societies Of tho undor
Graduates. rtt.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

DEATH OF REV. ORANGE SCoTT.--Rcv.
Orange Scott, distinguished Wesleyan
Methodist Clergyman, died at Newark, NJ j.,
on the first inst. Of a lingering consumption.
The Rev. Mr.. Scott took leading part in the
division which took place in tho Methodist
denomination, fow years since.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

1
IMPORTANT Discoveries. The Three
Millions in Operation.---There is q
strange letter in the last number of the
Spanish paper, the Patria, published in
this city, from a correspondent IN Ha-
vana, headed by the above striking words
The writer, who dates his communica.
ton the 10th inst, says that, as he is as.
sured, an individual of responsibility
had Just left Havana for Vera Cruz, in
tending to proceed Immediately to the
city of Mexico. His mission is Of the
utmost importance, and if he arrives in
time, he will save the Mexican nation
With this introduction, the correspon-
dent informs the editors that the emissary
in question has gone to Mexico for the
purpose of making Santa Anna acqualnt-
ed with an important discovery which
had Just been made, and which was to the
following effect:
The consul general ofthe IT, States, Mr..
Campbell, at Havana, has been in con-
slant communication with the Govern
ment at Washington and General Scott.
The dispatches received by him by the
last Eng glish steamer, (from Vera Cruz,
we presume) were of great Importance.
Although authentic information thereon
is particularly confined to the consul gen.
eral and his clerks, it was generally cred
tied in Havana, particularly in CONNER.
cial circles, that the dispatches in ques-
ton treated of nothing more or less than
the employment Of the $4,000, 900 en-
trusted to Mr.. Polk, by the Congress OF
the United States, which were now to he
used for the purpose Of corruptmg the
most influential men in Mexico.
The names of Arista, Ampudia, AL
monte, Canalizo and Rejon, were quoted
as those who had been bought with A.
merican money. Basadre, de la Cortina,
and .ombardini are said to be incorrupt-
ible. The former will do all they can to
iprocure peace, or at least, as long as the
war lasts, to favor the Americans, &C.
That such a person, as the emissary
above described, has left Havana for We
ra Cruz, is, says the Patria's corrcspon-
dent, positive, and other circumstances,
such as his taking papers from the Mexi-
can consulate, &c, combine to invest the
preceding account Of the object of his
Journey, with an air Of authenticity and
truth. Some at Havana believe that
peace has been agreed to, and that the
traitors in pretending disgust, will quit
their country to go to Cuba, there to en-
Joy their ill-gained treasure. Portentious
affair = ~. o. Com. Times.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

THE SToRM.-We are informed that much
damage was dono by tho storm Of Thursday
night to tho crops in this vicinity. One
farmer informed us that 800 would not pay
the damage dono to his fruit.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

G5~ On going to Fall River on Thursday
afternoon last, we passed most singular
looking craft coming up the hsrbor, and
came TO the conclusion that 1t was no otheI
than the veritable Chinese Junk Keyng
but on enquiry, we ascertained 1t to be o
junk ofrhe Csyrene, Capt. William Lawless
We doubt not that If Capt. l.. were to take
his craft to New York, sho would pass well
|" tender to tho Keying.
g,.-, p Bristol Phenix.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

GPCapt Forbes has published an account
of tho recent voyage of tho jamestown to
Ireland. Tho pamphlet makes $50 pages,
and the proceeds Of tho salo arc to DO given
TO the Boston Port Society.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

0J The widow of Bishop Hetcr is now the
Countess de valsamachi-the wife Of an igno
rant Ionian Greek for the sake OF his title -
She is tall, lean and over 40, according to Per-
ley Of the Boston Atlas who recently encounter
ed her in the East. Her abuse of the u s. h,
adds sprung from "a few shares of Pennsylva
MIA stock, and bottle Of English porter, nearly
epptv ~
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

O. A severe rain storm, accompanied BY
violent gale of wind, commenced on Thurs
day night and continued until late Friday
morning. Several yachts and sloops and one
shcooner, in our harbor, dragged ashore. The
steamer Massachusetts,, from Fall River fo
New York, anchored near Fort Adams
where she remained until Friday morning
when she returned to Fall River. The steam
er Bay State, made her regular passage from
New York, through the sound, during the
gale, and passed this port about seven in the
morning.
A man steering the Bay State was thrown
over the wheel by the violence OF the waves
and his arm broken and otherwise injured
A purse of $50 was made up for him by the
passengers A small vessel without any
lights. was run down by the Bay State in the
darkness of the night, and it is feared all on
board perished. The passengers by tho Fall
River line were tho first to arrive in Boston,
reaching that place several hours in advance
of those by the other routes. | rt#
A good doal of damage was done by the
gale, to tho bathing houses on the beach
A greater part Of them werc moro or less in
jurod, and many Of them entirely destroyed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

A majority of the whole number Of votes be-
ii ing necessary to choice, at this trial, there
was of course no election.
In the trial to be held on Tuesday. the 3lst
inst, a plurality Of pOtes only is required by law
| to elect. r.
II the large body OF Wings, which gave their
votes to Governor Arnold, at the first trial. from
their respect to his former services and charac-
ter, now that he is Withdrawn from the contes,
with his own consent, have that strong attach
ment to conservative principles, which We have
no doubt they have at all times entertained, we
think that much the greater portion Of them
will cast their votes for Mr.. Updike, in prefer
ence to a candidate like Gov. Thurston, who
adopts the creed and party most in conflict with
their sentiments either as out and out Wings or
Conservatives. II not more than moiety of
the party take the course We have suggested, 1t
will secure MIR. Updike decided plurality
We have even strong hopes that the intelligent
portion Of the Liberty party, seeing the entire
hopelessness Of doing any thing for Mr.. Hall,
who in no event, can be expected TO approach
Tue necessary lOT'u CHOiCc, Will Sdp'
their votes also for the Whig candidate, who is
with them entirely on the great question otter
minating at once the wasteful and unprincipled
contest with Mexico, which in common with
them he uuequivocally condemns. That he is
in favor also of limiting the extension of slave
ry, for the propagation of which alone this war
was originated and is waged, should be another
consideration with the electors Of that party,
which. we trust, will not be without its weight
in determining their course at the polls.
! In fhrtherance of the success of the good
cause, we are glad to see that Wing meetings
have been notified TO be held at Kingston and
East Greenwich on Wednesday Of the present
and coming week, where General Greene. Sam
uel Ames, Esq, and other distinguished speak
ers were expected to address the electors on the
nature and importance of the issues presented
to them. Let our Wing friends in the District
make the due and needful preparation, and
turn out, on the day of trial, in the strength
they can readily muster, and their success is
certain.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

ELoPEMENr.- A married man, named
TraSk, eloped from Springfield, Mass, fcw
days since with girl Ia years Of age.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

0y-The new Custom House at Boston,
was opened for business the first time on
Monday
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12
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NEWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Aug 12. 1S47.
Election Of Member Of Congress
in the Western District.

| The second trial TO elect member of Con.
gress in the Western District of this State will
take place on Tuesday, the last day Of August,
a little more than two weeks from this date
Il is very important election, aud we trust,
that our fiiemds in that District, seeing how es.
sentia it is to secure tho election Of Whig
Representatives, wherever it is possible to re-
turn them, will leave no honorable effort un-
tried to make sure of the choice Of w. UPDlKE,
their regularly nominated candidate. A short
time since, very confident hopes were entertain-
ed by the best informed politicians In the coun-
try, that the Whig party would have clear
majority in the next U. 8. House of Rcpresen-
tatives. This may still be counted upon as in
high degree probable but owing to the unfor-
tunate divisions among our friends in several
districts of. Kentucky and in some parts of Ten
nessec and to the bad practice which prevails
there Of multiplying candidates, by irregular,
individual nominations, it is far from being
certain that such majority can be secured
1t becomes, therefore, Of the first urgency, that
States as conserv alive as Rhode Island be true
20 their principles, by doing their whole duty
in the pending.e election, il they mean tosee any
limit put to the wasleful and unprincipled con-
test, which is now being waged with Mexico,
and which threatens not only to demoralize the
community by all the pernicious consequences
Of an aggressive war, but to shake the Union to
its centre, through the fearful questions it will
be certain to raise up among the States, when
ever the further acquisition Of territory. and
the consequent extension of slavery, shall be
brought into controversy between them.
Al the first trial held in the Western District
at the last annual April election the vote stood
90 follows
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-12

Balance, $s7,OOO,OOO
The Government, by it's own showing--for
these are their own fgures-havo expended
in the year and half, eighty y-soven millions
more than the receipts.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-07-24
CANTON, MISSISSIPPI, SATURDAY, JULY "a, ls4g
still Later.

The steamship Palmetto arrived at New Or
leans on the 18Th having left Vera Cruz on the
9th inst. We condense the Picayune's account
of the news as follows:
There la been no arrival from Gen. Scot
since the is inst.
Gen. Pierce had not left Vera Cruz on the
9th but was expected to leave on the 10th,
with 1000 men.
Capt. Mayo, U, S. N, Governor Of Alvarado
had ascened the river Alverudo in pursuit Of
a chief Of guerrllas who captured an Amer
can trader, with two men, and robbing $500
from them. When the Governor arrived the
Mexican had sold the boat and fed. Governor
Mayo, however, compelled the Alcalde to re-
fund the 5000 and return the boat to the owner
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-07-24
Letter from a volnnteer.

1t was with feelings of deep modification
that we perused the following letter. If true,
and we see no reason to diseredit it, we as q
nation should regret the consummOte %hypocri-
cy which prompted the conduct referred to-
If the object of our Government is to conquer
q peace that shall vindicate the national honor
let it be done by honorable means and not by
pretending to a great reverence for the Catho-
lie religion and Priesthood than the most Of US
evidence for our God.-Kosciusko Chronicle.
J~AIArA, May %, l847.
Messrs. Barret g. Jones AS the train per
Vera Cruz leaves tomorrow morning, avail
myself Of the opportunity Of addressing you
a few lines, An announcement was made
in this city this afternoon, that there would be
a grand procession OF the Catholic church this
evening, and the soldiers of the american ar
my were directed to appear kneehng Nth heads
uncovered and arms grounded as hepfocessiOa pas
sed. This order at first was thought to be a
hoax, gotten up to try the passion of the men
but when night came the procession appeared
making a magnificent display: all the men,
bers thereof being uncovered, and holding a
large candle in the right hand. Prominent a
mong them was the Governor Of Jalapa (Col
Childs) and other officers Of the army. II
the centre Of 1.-THE procession appeared the prizes
surrounded by the Grand POatif-a gorgeouI
canopy being supported over him by Superhu
m~eraries. AS the procession neared the pub
lie square the AMERICAN ARMY WERE FoRCBl
TO APPEAR ON THEIR KNEES HEADS UNCOVERED
AND ARMS GROUNDED! This at once aroused
the Volunteers who became much inflamet
upon seeing their companions in arms humbl
to the priesthood Of the enemy. At this me
ment the Pennsylvania volunteers are tumu
tuous, and but for the intercession Of inAueT
tial persons, an outbreak will doubtless occr
] | would ask you Messrs, Editors, if this
: 'conquering a peace'-if it is not a most groi
insult and outrage upon the American peoPl
s no matter what motive. Is it not SEIZURE
t and State,' with the vegeance? Oh, how al
It IDENTIFY do we look toward to the time whe
c we shall enjoy the rights of Americans agai
e ~-lor the the freedom once enjoyed at home
entirely lost sight Of here.
Yours, G, B,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-07-24
Later from General TaylOrs Army.

AGbCA AANnA CSASAN
We had the pleasure of conversation with
DR.. Johnston, of Gen. WoOl's staff who arrived
in the Palmetto, evening before last, direct
from Gems. Wool and Taylor's camp, having
left Saltillo on the 9th June.
Dr.. Johnston reports that Gen. Wool was en-
camped on the classic field Of Buena Vista,
with a force Of 27O0 men, consisting Of the
Virginia, Mississippi and North Carolina regi-
ments, and Shermon's, W~ashington's and Prem
tiss' batteries.
Gen. Taylor is still on his favoirte old camp
ing ground, the Walnut Springs, quietly wait
ing until the Government furnishes him witt
men and means to advance on San Luis. Gen
Taylor,has with him the 10th regiment. Bragg
battery, and two squadrons Of dragons. A
Camargo, Gen. Hopping has about 1000 troop
of the new levies. About the 18th June Gen
Wool received notice that about 1000 cavalry
under Gems. Alvarez and Minon, had left Ma
tehuala, advance within sixty miles OF Bueni
Vista. This party constituted the advance o
a strong disvision, which, it was reported tn
Mexicans was about to advance from San Lui
Potosi under Gems. Valentia and Salas. B
the last accounts from San Luis, there wer
but four or FIVE thousand troops there, Blu! Va
%Iencia expected to be joined by a strong fore
from Zacatecas.-DeltG l7M.