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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

I'm Old Mans Piigrimage.-A story to
the following effect is privately told, but is
too good to be withholden from publication
"a few days ago, venerable looking man
called at the farm of Daniel Webster, in
Marshfeld, and expressed a desire TO see
one of whom he had so often heard, and
whose speeches he had so often read. He
was Of course invited to the house, and was
highly gratifed with his reception and the
interview with Mr.. Webster. lie said he was
a farmer, had always lived in the interior OF
New York, and had recently made his first
visit TO New York city never before having
been as far as Albany. Having concluded
his business, he felt a strong desire to see
the Charter Oak. at Hartford, before his re-
turn, and accordingly went TO New Haven
in a steamboat, and thence by railroad to
Hartford. Opening his pocket book, Here,
said he, ARE some of the leaves OF the ia
nous Charter Oak, which am going to take
home with me-
The visit TO the Charter Oak seemed to
have kindled anew the patriotic feelings of
the old man, and he determined not 10 re.
turn until he had visited Boston and Bunker
Hill. Having accomplished this object, one
uoie "ieH icHniueu, ono tnut Wdo W see
DANIEL WEBSTER, the Great Defender of
the Constitutions and to take him by the hand /;
and for that purpose he had proceeded in the
cars to Kingston, and come by a private con.
veyance to Marshfeld, about or 8 miles
Having spent some time in conversation with
Mr.. Webster and his family. the old man
said there was one other person he wished to
see, and that was JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, aud
then he should 60 home. After receiving
directions as to the route he must take, and
assurance Of q most kind and hearty recep.
ton from Mr.. Adams, the old man mounted
his wagon and drove off to visit the Sage OF
Quincy. and has doubtless reached his home
ere this, highly grati6ed to be able to state
that he has seen the Charter Oak, Boston
and Bunker Hill, and shaken hands with
Webster and John Quincy Adams" ."-Salem
Register.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

rapidly across his throat II was dread
Sui cash that he made and would have
been fatal had not one who was near
struck his elbow, as he was making the
attempt upon his life.
Poor man. He knew and had known
no peace, since the day he killed his op-
ponent. When he thought his end near,
he made the confession. "lle feh," he
said, as if he was murderer, though no
one charged him with the crime"
And our belief is, that no man who
kills another ever feels otherwise +! The
mark Of Cain is upon him and he sees 1t
ii no other eye does.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

BELLEvUE-which being interpreted
meaneth beautiful to see, e,-neve was more
Justly applied than TO a spacious domicile, a,
Newport, thus named. The house has for
years been the favorite summer resort OF
many of the best families of the quaker city
Nothing speaks 80 well for the character of
such an establishment as the presence. year
after year. OF the same familiar faces The
Bellevue House has the most rural aspec, OF
any Of the Newport hotels. The situation
is less exposed, and the arrangements are
carried out with the most praise worthy tact.
The hosts are obliging and indefatigable, the
table excellent, and the walters Attentive
We can recommend the establishment bearti
'ly to all who propose visiting Newport this
season. They will be kindly welcomed by
Messrs. Hazard and Armstrong, and find
everything at the Bellevue conducive to
colnfort.-Home Journal.
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Thursday Morning. Sept. 2, 1917.
NEWPORT:

iioUsroN ON ANNEXATION Every one who
took any part in The discussion of the (Texas,
annexation question must remember what an
outcry was made and kept up, by the advocates
of that measure, concerning the intrigues" Of
foreign Governments-lhe English and French
to wit-to obtain control over that Of Texas,
and reduce the infant republic to the condition
OF dependency Mr.. Tyler insisted on the
same thing, in his recently published letter to
the editors of the National Inielligencer
Ex-Presdeni Houston, OF Texas, has publish.
ed a reply TO that letter. in tho Galveston Ga
zete. The New Orleans Delta has brief no
lice of its contents, from which We quote the
following
Mr. Houston, in well-connected statement
goes over the whole question OF annexation,
from its ipcipiency to its consummation. He
says there was no web of intrigue woven by
any party-that it was phantasy-a bugbear
OF some of the newspapers, which, Tor wise po-
litical purposes, he permitted to pass uncontTa-
dicted, knowing that the /" measure of annexa-
tion depended upon the internal political condi-
tion of the United States, and moi upon any in
trlgues of foreign powers, oI of Texas"
After running over The history of annexation,
as he understands ii, he says:
"AccuSations have been so frequently made
against the authorities of Texas indirectly, and
against the representatives of foreign COVE rn-
ments directly that have felt myself impera-
lively called upon to avow TO all who feel an
interest in learning or embracing the truth in
regard to this matter, that there never was any
intrigue connected with Texas and other pow
ers, nor was there ever any foundation for such
a charge, Qhough often reiterated } only in the
ieverish excitement of heated fancy, or the
.mischievous designs Of the wicked"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

The Wrong Man Hung.-A young printer
named BoyingtoD, who served his time in the
Office Of the New-Haven Palladium, wat
hung a few years since in Alabama, upon q
charge Of having murdered q companion
with whom he was travelling. lilo protested
his innocence TO tho last but without avail
Recently the landlord in whose house the
murder was committed, confessed the crime
on his death bed. Boyingion was young
man Of fine talents and prepossessing ap
pesrance, whose guilt was deemed conclu.
sive only from the fact that he was the las
person seen with the murdered man.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

Cambridge Commencement.-At Harvard
College Commencement on Wednesday, the
following honorary degrees, granted BY the
University, were announced:
Messrs. Evangelinus A. Sophocles and
Henry Warren Torrey. tutors in the Univer-
sity, Eben Norton Horsford, Rumford Pro-
fessor; and Rev. Frederic y. Gray, we're
made Masters of Arts.
Doctors Of Diviniiy Rev. Samuel Bar
rett, OF Boston Rev. Emerson Davis, Of
Westfeld; Rev. William II. Furness, Of
Philadelphia; and Rev. Theodore Woolsey,
President of Yale College, we're made Doc
tors of Divinity,
Doctors of Lavs Edward Tyrrei Chan
ming, Esq, Professor Of Rhetoric and Orato-
ry; Hon. William Kent, Dane Professor OF
Law; Hon. Peleg Sprsgue, Judge Of the u.
s. District Court; Hon. John Tayloe Lo-
max, Of Virginia Hon. John Banister Glib
son, Chief Justice Of Pennsyivania Henry
Holland, Esq, M. d., London and Judge
Timothy Farrar. Of Hollis, N. H., formerly
Judge of the Supreme Court of that State.
aged 100 years, the Oldest graduate, were
made Doctors Of Laws.
At the dinner served up in the Picture
Gallery Of Harvard Hall, President Everett
paid feeling and happy tribute to the bene-
factor Of the University, who has made so
handsome gift to it during the past year
the Hon. Abbott Lawrence-and announced
,ha, the Corporation had that day voted to
give to the new branch Of the University the
title of =" The Lawrence School Of Scientific
Instruction"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

AN HONEST FELLOW, TRuLY.-A good man
he must have been conscientious and verdani
also-residing in the country and employed as
sort of agricultural laborer, having contrived
to scrape together fifty dollars, took it to his
employer with a request that he would take
charge of it for him. The request was com
piled with. The year rolled round and the la
horer applied TO another friend to know what
would be the interest upon it. lie was told
three dollars. Well, said he, Il wish YOU
would lend me three dollars for few DAYS
My boss has been keeping fifty dollars for me
for year past, and J rant 10 pay him The inte,ss
upon a." This stIue.-N Y Advertiser.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

The AMERICAN BoARD.-We learn from the
Boston Traveller that the American Board of
Commissioners tor Foreign Missions enters up.
on its new year with balance against the
treasury Of more than thirty thousand dollars.
II is to be hoped that this will prove but TEN.
porary difficulty, since perhaps no missionary
institution enjoys more unreservedly the conf
dence of the Christian public. We cannot
doub, that at its annual meeting, to be held in
| September, its numerous friends will be pre-
pared to help it over the gap, and literally pro
vide for future operations.
The accounts from Greece are that The cila
lion issued against DR.. King for another tria
has been revoked, and it is probable that nc
more notice will be taken of the matter.-N. !
II .4dpertiseT
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

SLAVERY Pass IN WuHIsGros.--The
Washington correspondent Of the Journal OF
Commerce says that, in anticipation ofthe agi-
tation Of the WiImot Proviso question, it is
proposed by a number Of gentlemen Of South
Carolina and other States to establish press
in Washington, which shall represent South
ern views on the subject Of slavery. The
press is to be free from party influence" and
mono are to be engaged in the undertaking but
''men in every way independent" and .whose
means aud position are such ne TO free them
from all temptations Of profit and place"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

There ID no mistake IN the assertion tina
Colonel Benton has preferred charges ant
asked for the recall and trial Of Col. Fremont
If reports, which reach us from California. be
true, General Kearney has taken away the
necessity Of Colonel's Benton's being the &C.
cuser and prosecutor Of his son-in law, for he
has been sent home under arrest, from Cali
fornr, for trial.
The history Of the case is about this:
CDlonel Benton wished TO obtain from ZIG
the name of the author of q communica ator
which appeared in our paper, written by an
eye witness OF the transactions in California
After trying several means to induce dis
closure of the writer's name, he resolved or
preferring charges. demanding a court mar
tisl, and thus bringing the wiIter out as q
witness. Col. Benton founded his charges
against Col. Fremont on the communica atlor
in the Republican. and also on articles which
appeared in the Louisville Journal and the
New Orleans Picayune-and for the author
ship of the two latter, refers to Lieu,enan,
Emory, of the United Stntes army.
81. Louis Republican.
Kobbing Craze in Westerly The body
OF Mrs. Matterson, q young married wo.
man, was inferred in the family burIa
ground at Westerly, on the 18th Of July
On the 22d Of the present month, the coffin
with the plate torn on. conta ming the body
undisturbed, was found about forty rods from
the place Of burial. 1t seems that the body
was disin,erred within day or two after it's
burial, for the grass had grown over the
grave, which was made up in the same form
as by the undertaken. On further examina
ton, near to the place where the coffin was
found, a spot was discovered where the gras,
was decaycd in the size and form o! the
coffin, and it is supposed it had been lying
there since its first inte erment, and had been
removed from thence to the spot where il
was found preparatory TO its reburial or final
removal, when the robbers were probably
frightened and loft it.
Providence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

"Local."-On the morning of Commence.
ment day, cries Of murder, help &c. we're
heard issuing from a house in Chapel ct.
greatly to the alarm Of the neighbors-seve-
raj of whom Immediately rushed in to ascer.
tain the cause when 10, and behold the
lady Of the house was discovered with heI
husband across her lap, on whom she was
inhicting a regular spankado, for some breach
OF family discipline, and who was making the
welkin ring at the top Of his voice, for assist.
ance.-.NeU Haven Reg.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

DEATH OF SILAs WRIGHr.-Silas Wright
of New York, died at Canton, st. Lawrence
County. New York, on Friday last, in a fit
of apoplcxy. aged So years. Governor
Wright, has for a long series Of years held a
prominent place in the councils Of the State
Of New York and Of the nation. as Governor,
State Senator, u. 5. Senator, &c. He pos
sessed talents of a high order, aud was look-
ed up to with much respcc, by the party
with whom he acted. lie was simple and
nffab!e in his manners, and strictly upright
in the discharge of all his duties, aud how
ever much we may differ from him in his po-
Illical sentiments, we believe he was at heart
a republican and honest in his belief in the
political prime piles he advocated.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

Rev. MR. MILss, who was installed on The
lth inst, as Pastor Of the Unitarian Society
at Belfast, Maine, died six days afterwards,
at the age Of al years. lie was native Of
Deer Isle, and had been previously settled at
Lowell. Mr.. Niles was so unwcll at the
time Of his Installation that he was obliged
to leave the church during the services, and
mover LETT HE chamber sgain. - Boston .fdv.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

PELHAM SrREgr House., NEWPORT
Good, sober, respectable people, who care
more for the solid comforts of life than fash.
iou and gaie,y, generally give the preference
to the house kept by Sanford Horton an old
favorite Of tho public. Good rooms. good
faro and an attentive host will be found a,
the Pelham House. .-.Ntw York Mirror.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

a Good Mope.-At the meeting Of the
Phi Beta Kappa Society al, Cambridge,
yesterday, the question Of excluding wines
and other liquors from the dinner table,
was brought up and discussed at consider
able length, and finally was decided in the
affirmative. -Bost. Traveller.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

TuE Por.ro DISEASE has made its appearance
in the vicinity of st. Johns ~ B., and its ei-
fects on some fields are said to be very alarm
ing. It is supposed to be the result of heavy
rains and dense fogs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

AppoiSrEp.- A. Slidell Mac
kenze has been appointed to the command Of
the sloop Of war Albany, which has just re,urn'
ed from cruise.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

uJ'The N. Y. Home Journal Of Morris &
Willis for the present week. is as sparkling and
bright as ever. It's typographical appearance
is beautiful specimen of the art, and its varied
and well arranged contents read as delightfully."-
as they look. The editors seem determined to
have no rival, and the result Of their exertions
is journal of surprising beauty and excel
lance
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

MoRE TRoors.-Five more regiments OF
troops have been called out by tho Secretary
Of War, to render service in Mexico, viz:
two from Tennessee, two from Kentucky
and one from Indiana.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

IJ-The steamer Washington, leaves New
York on her next voyage to Europe, on the 23d
Of september.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-02

FiRE IN NEw YoRK AND Loss OF L,FE.-
A destructive fire broke out at the Corner Of
Ann and Nassau streets, New York, on Sun.
day night. which destroyed the restouruteur
of Edward Mercer-loss $4,000; Antony
Koop's shoe shop; The type foundry Of Jas
Conner--loss S34 900; the printing Offices
of Jared w. Bell an6 Snowden g. Prall. with
all the cuts belonging to Raymond's mansg-
erie. Total loss abou, $4,000. A Mr..
Cummings and his wife, an nged and'poor
couple, who lodged over Mr.. Bells printing
office, perishcd in The flames.
DEsTRUCTiv 1URRIcANE.-A destruc-
tive hurricane passed over Kingstown, la, a
few days since, doing much damage, destroy
ing not only property and cattle, but human
life. Welsh's circus was demolished and
Levi North, one of the hands, killed, md 9TH
ers badly injured.
A whirlwind passed over Schenectady.
N. Y, on the 26th ult, prostrating trees.
overturning barns and carrying off portions Of
the roof Of the building Of Union College.
The Arkansas banner., 1847-06-21
CirY or MExlco, May s, l8A7.

Although have not been fortunate in hearing iio;a hosae trust yoa have, al least learn ed of nay personal safety, from my own hand, I have been the soleitous this last point. as learned from some fellow prisoaeTs, taken on the 2lth February; that it had been reported that our whole party had been put to death. This somewhat unpleasant fate vas very near betaing ts, the day after our capture (upon Capt. Henry escape,) but since then. although situation has by no means been a pleasant one, We have had every reason to feel secure of e,ts lives, I<c.
 As have already written you, We reached here on the ist of March From that time until the l7th of April, we were confined in the military prsoH ei St. jago, when we were brought into he city, and have since had its limits for prison, upon our parole The mos, otas have taken lodgings aud board in different hotels in the ely aud live about as comfortably as we coald in almost any city in the U. States. Capt. DASLEy and rayself have room in the hotel called the Grar Sociedd foi which we pay $50 month, Our meals we take at lhe va. roas eating houses. My whole expense of living is about $50 Inonth--the Aexlcan government paying us only 50 cents day each.
 The health of all has been very gooIi Indeed I feel tha. in this eli. mate, could hardly ever be sick had never con- ceived of any thing like il in the way oi climate and if had you here, not sure that would ever leave ii. Mexico is great and magnificent city {; and if in the hands of people who appreciated, or were worthy of, it, would. indeed, be what the Mexicans themselves call It. " Paraisa Teuestre, !" or earthly paradise. Ii you wiIl. iH yoaf immag- naiioa, magnify the Spanish ely of Gsenada tas described by Washington Irving m his Alhambraj abou, ioar- -olhor call to mind the city of 'agiad
The Arkansas banner., 1847-06-21
From Re Bost, z po,,

The Sffaags Iosag Lads.--lt Is now gOiav n, eight years since we, then mere boys, began o ne. the scissors but, though inexperienced h the v,v, of the world, we have Tt been cGten Aoaxed-s., should We have been sucked in" by the Rickm,, Ky, Standard, had t not been tog very had head aeie on the morning of eutting out the editor Bar, graph stating that
 "A young lady, whose Hame he has not been .h, to ascertain, came to his dwelling two days AsS,. and has since remained with his family. She h.. not spoken word since her arrival. but weep. .l, most necessarily {
 Six weeks after publishing the above, our w.v. gsh brother relieves pablic anxiety hy this saui,. sion ,--
 "We have since found out her name, as,, n, guess pretty well where she came from Miss Lr. ev HANNA is a bouncing girl, and whea she s,,, a little older will call ws fatAey''
The Arkansas banner., 1847-06-21
For Me Bonner.
Batesville schools.

The advantages possessed by this place, for the education of children, are such should not be overlooked by citizens of ihis state who feel them. selves directly interested in the education of their children, and who have means of educating them al home. The eoatgni'y of the sixteenth section, or school section. 10 the town of Batesyille, enabled the school commissioners. elected under special oi Isdo, to survey and Iaake sale of this Iand in town lots, 10 an amount near Sii .000. Subse- qnently a pcrplexing legal question presented it. self, and the enterprsing commissioners were pAl. sled This difficulty was removed by an act of The last session, and board of commissioners elected under thai aet, who are consummaiing sales here ioiore made, and Iiquidaiipg the amounts fn.ade PsYsiile a the denreciated paper currency eg the State) to par funds. The interest (which alone Gs,, be appropriately accumulated on the amount fron, previous sales made, and the amount to be made to meet 'the growing demands of this prosperous little village if judcsousiy employed in the erec ton of suitable buildings and ia the support of the schools. will create an influence that will be felt not only by those oe OUT day, but hand down blessings to society in the next generation.
 The services of Mir and Miss AxpEasoN have been engaged, by the commissioners, to conduct male and ieuale academy, with supervisory di- reston both branches of the institutions by NIT ANDERSON. gentleman of uhexceptionable moraI character, of fine literary attachments, and posses sing, in high degree, The capacity of an instrue tor. Ar. 4, ~:!! teach the Latin and Greek, ,.:;l all the higher branches Of an English educatiou.- Miss Andersen will teach the Latin and French Natural and mental Philosophy Rhetoric and Botany with all the other branches usasly taught in aead emes.
 Next, is the female school, conducted by Mrs HUNT; than whom there is none more competen, tc take the care and government of female school remarkable, not only tutoress bus for uniting with mental improvements, those establishment.
The Arkansas banner., 1847-06-21
7 Wounded.

The Coarisr des Etas Gas, speaking of letter from Mexico, says:
 ''Ths letter carries with itself the seal of truth which t is impossible to misundaIstand and e ac cept il boldly the last exposition of Mexican at fairs. With Us the question is settled The burst ef patriotism which we hsti expected after the ts king of Monterey, the battle of Baena Vista, the fall of Vera Cruz and of San Juan D'LIioa, and lastly after ihe dsfeat of Ceffo Gofdo cannot lon ges be expected When such forces fail to draw A whole people ssom theis siumber and sisanion. wAeR, with ihe enemy withia three days march oi
 their capital. they still hesitate and deliberate in stead of rising as one nan, there remains no hope that the nation's aTonsing will be sounded very soon. Un the other hand the Americans have chain ed the arms of Mexico with the strongest of all bands, that ot intesest aDd when such argunent IS added to disgust d,saectioh and doubt of their own power. which already cause ihe Mexican people to abandon their arms, what is there eit to iacae natloss 10 hopeless war; Ne believe that the essa of the war is near. 4 few correspondents, among others that of La paIia, Spaais paper may flourish paper, may flourish upon the oEgahization 0i 6ueI- rilia parties, of the resources which SaAta Anna command, and of the critical position n which Gen. Scott may find himself; these are calculations upon whieh no oe wilt. hereafter place serseas t- portaHce. Though just aud well founded in every other circumstance, the analogous induciions which they ende4veF to apply to the actual position of si fairs are elo4aeny dispfcvedhy the general attitude of the nation"